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Carmela Higgins, who identified herself as speaking on behalf of My Friends House Foundation, asked the council for “a weekly parking and loading permit on Wednesdays from 11 to 2PM” to allow volunteers to unload clothing, shoes, housing resources and other essentials. A second speaker, who identified herself as a volunteer and named Marvelous, described repeated citations and asked for a “pass” or moratorium to allow volunteers to load and offload without enforcement during the established service window. A third speaker repeated the request and asked the council for a three-and-a-half-hour moratorium at the same address for the Wednesday distribution.

The city clerk acknowledged the comments and said the clerk’s office would notify Council District 14 staff. “We’ll try to get someone from CD 14 to talk to you,” the clerk said. The meeting transcript records the requests in public comment but does not show a formal council motion, referral, or vote to create a parking/loading permit or moratorium.

Clarifying details recorded in the public remarks show minor inconsistencies in the exact requested hours (two speakers requested 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; another requested 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). The clerk asked for the location and the speakers gave the address as 540 South San Pedro Street. No staff report, permit form, or enforcement waiver appears in the meeting record; follow-up would require action by the appropriate council district office and transportation/enforcement staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - 9/12/25","oneSentenceSummary","Volunteers with My Friends House Foundation asked the council for a weekly parking/loading permit at 540 South San Pedro on Wednesdays so they can offload clothing, shoes and other supplies for people experiencing homelessness; the city clerk said staff would try to connect them with Council District 14.","taxTitle","Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4025,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985845,"Council honors Don Leonardo Lopez for decades of cultural and business leadership",642,4739000,5381000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093&start=4739&end=5381","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093/thumbnail_4739000.jpg","/articles/5985845/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-honors-Don-Leonardo-Lopez-for-decades-of-cultural-and-business-leadership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985845-d4e504f456646a1ba3d44f36f7bb031a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773556963&Signature=EV8yAzuS686LbI7iC3PcoV-3JURYRFLFAVEkM0nhl3DV60OqVErd~ILRbw-819E9MFrs3g450w4qONRFJZyaowEUffKyoOSXSnY6DIT7-zVqsVRimLae3B3wxLLYXPNv28bTf-iZH6udHWZxKs~XkX8EfmY2W9vVB3RtctbO2ZP6HjiOKooA6L4NiG-vMyKtbg5eGpOilGo5Rtp19u9D0A-dkjVDiJP9OrzLimVy-GiAmTz5hNQNF4-kvF2uzQVdPajki-bgVmqDNoGkcZjylfo57Qa~0oua2u9YnCZiN~ctKoHU~85a0yAqmi9njaiI~0zIomFpLtoJN6gU3pbvPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Monica Rodriguez presented a certificate in honor of Don Leonardo Lopez for his longtime contributions to Latino cultural life and business in Los Angeles and the region. The chamber highlighted Lopez’s restaurants and his stewardship of the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, which Councilmember Rodriguez said has hosted cultural events, escaramuzas and community gatherings.

Rodriguez described Lopez as a figure whose restaurants and venues became platforms for musicians, job creators and community traditions. Don Leonardo Lopez addressed the chamber with family in attendance and said, “Viva Mexico,” while thanking the council and his family.

Speakers at the presentation emphasized Lopez’s role in sustaining cultural celebrations and local economic life, noting the venue’s history as a place for community festivals and even as an evacuation or holding area for horses during a recent wildfire. The recognition was ceremonial; no formal resolution or budget action was recorded in the meeting transcript.","Councilmember Monica Rodriguez presented a certificate to Don Leonardo Lopez recognizing his businesses, Pico Rivera Sports Arena stewardship and cultural contributions to Los Angeles and surrounding communities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985851,"City recognizes Latino Heritage Month, honors Carlos Montes and artist Francisco Letelier",1716,6209000,7925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093&start=6209&end=7925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093/thumbnail_6209000.jpg","/articles/5985851/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-recognizes-Latino-Heritage-Month-honors-Carlos-Montes-and-artist-Francisco-Letelier","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985851-04927cde43e85adbfc678c0260c896bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1773556963&Signature=gk22090GSPLTJ8xcRl4WmT4-2xAHy~LronsTa3-i0UBq-y4GVVBpLMWRBp~si3Zc0Cl2PSzF7P0x4OTFH7ZOeHBOXx1Gzn~LZJnHA-ZaVlL8mIyvaM6vBSHWlWdJBnQLglaGC~bLtGJRAxRjZk6tb80wRQ75201Jlxr14EjIV6AtwlsuRD5nwh-TY1WayuXFbTsNqoqv3BKhEMbCj-aJpzs05qvco24YTa7a1iXnFnsm5TwADQ8fG2MUgUVGotwa42EkRDdfwu7d2L64pbFL0XpQOKSWKrILyJ9SOCgGVAmi9tc8Dtft4rVjlDhjg4tgSSEL6Bl-v1FIa-xUNG4p0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council officially recognized Latino Heritage Month during a chamber presentation that included awards to two community figures and the unveiling of the Department of Cultural Affairs’ 2025 Latino Heritage Month calendar and cultural guide.

Councilmember Hernandez (serving as this year’s Madrina for Latino Heritage Month) opened the presentation and framed the month’s theme as “Viva La Resistencia,” saying the observance honors “resistance and joy in a time of peril.” The council presented a certificate to Carlos Montes, identified in the meeting as a cofounder of the Brown Berets and a longtime Chicano activist; Montes spoke about continuing activism and community organizing.

Daniel Turica, identified as General Manager of the Department of Cultural Affairs, introduced Francisco Letelier (the transcript spells the artist’s name as Francisco Letelier), the artist who created the calendar’s cover illustration titled “The Singer.” Letelier described the artwork’s inspiration in part as solidarity built through arts and culture; he referenced repression after Chile’s 1973 coup and said art helped Chileans build the movements that returned the country to democracy. Letelier’s cover was presented to the council and the artist was recognized on behalf of the city.

Councilmembers also promoted Bridge Gallery’s “Viva La Resistencia” exhibition and encouraged public attendance at Latino Heritage Month events such as El Grito, noting it as an annual community celebration.

The transcript shows ceremonial recognitions, remarks about history and resistance, and a public unveiling of the cultural guide; there was no recorded vote, ordinance, or budget action tied to the recognitions at the meeting.","Council members proclaimed Latino Heritage Month, presented certificates to activist Carlos Montes and artist Francisco Letelier, and unveiled the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Latino Heritage Month calendar featuring Letelier’s cover art.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985856,"Council honors Veronica Lewis for two decades of homelessness outreach at HOPICS",565,3512000,4077000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093&start=3512&end=4077","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093/thumbnail_3512000.jpg","/articles/5985856/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-honors-Veronica-Lewis-for-two-decades-of-homelessness-outreach-at-HOPICS","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985856-c5b7fa932e8ccf74fd2006cb19278bb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773556963&Signature=ZMxAu3vd3elgTB8NGjkHrgB9CKn8kReRAspKGsPWW1HCo8UhlX~1gRi9zdEPEjgiohBZfyi77kguZIH6aBn~NTh2j2zIrne~7GWFPv0kU7FpBjkix65Pz-8WUf8WIdR7xSnMjZJt-WFEgylh6lLJnx1NKLmrA0k7l73MjGGJGlLqwCILsJt4A1-6TBej-bn-1ml18Sur-4UNmtD0RdiAYnWtclcZregB9gv4oUcJ0canXrcNbaNWkYU9EbxHInxlgKtO22VfWhMnxO1LKcftPBzST2E1-Gwv6uGs5fFEUJkfYAUdbFPxasfqtUAMYDPJ0OoC0ASv8rVlPoBqCshM9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Curren Price presented a recognition to Veronica Lewis for 21 years of service at Homeless Outreach Program, Integrated Care Services (HOPICS), including 14 years as director. The chamber featured statements from community leaders and a certificate presented to Lewis; no formal council vote or ordinance accompanied the recognition.

Councilmember Curren Price described Lewis as “a pillar in the South LA community” and credited her for strengthening partnerships that furthered HOPICS’s mission. Several speakers—Joyce Kelly (identified as Lewis’s mother), Reba Stevens (community advocate), and other councilmembers—joined the tribute and recounted Lewis’s community work.

Veronica Lewis spoke to the council and framed her work as an effort to “change the status quo” and to address systemic harm. Lewis said HOPICS used harm-reduction street work to prevent overdose deaths: “Hundreds of lives have literally been saved from overdose reversals through our harm reduction street work,” she told the council. Lewis also said she was stepping away from her role at HOPICS but would continue to advocate on homelessness and related systems: “I’m still here fighting. I’m not going away. I’ll just be here in a different capacity.”

Speakers at the recognition stressed Lewis’s leadership on housing, mental health, substance use recovery and reentry services. Several councilmembers thanked Lewis and highlighted ongoing needs for funding, service coordination and humane treatment of people experiencing homelessness.

No formal motions tied to the recognition are in the meeting record; the event was ceremonial. The transcript shows offers of continued partnership from councilmembers and an invitation to Lewis to remain engaged in advocacy after leaving HOPICS.","Councilmember Curren Price and colleagues recognized Veronica Lewis for 21 years at Homeless Outreach Program, Integrated Care Services (HOPICS); Lewis highlighted harm-reduction work, overdose reversals and urged continued focus on humanity in services.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985860,"Council honors Lanark ‘walking soccer’ team; founder urges citywide program to keep older adults active",440,2773000,3213000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093&start=2773&end=3213","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772362-a8c7c6950fd6f1cdfbc26659273e6093/thumbnail_2773000.jpg","/articles/5985860/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-honors-Lanark-walking-soccer-team-founder-urges-citywide-program-to-keep-older-adults-active","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985860-8da115ac0715939b3ab79f78e27b325e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773556963&Signature=OhTV-dtqVQFIsAD5cZP7K8vy~pxfYYsnU63Ti0eV9D0EDa8SL8DZjijW6ICywhtVkM3Zfe5qSpQ-tJ4BvzIqgAR9reCP9LDVZqAZphptFMvDtpI16bIrwCL7p3pgBEPsQ7NYWYvYZ0rYA5aJSj-OcyC4~a43hM2GmiimECeTEzOquFaVenjKimOCWy~FES9Yo6EkJmlkThgfCZPc~-kgzIC7eZ5fqwaqamYllkPu3e2cGp2E7-Snr7Xbfi7DwB-3~bB8mOzx6HdS0ci8XOrII1jNNWeBqvR1RlAWvEBbbqh2-760QkKSG81yw6jSJVvKFOAyJlf6gqPoLcUzfibv2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Bob Blumenfield recognized a senior walking-soccer program that started in Canoga Park and presented certificates to players from the Lanark Dragons, who represented the city at an international walking-soccer tournament. The program’s founder, Dr. Ben Drilling, urged the council to help expand the model citywide so older Angelenos have more low‑impact exercise and social opportunities.

The program was framed as a health and social benefit for older residents. Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, council president pro tem, said the City Council wanted to spotlight the group’s “remarkable fourth place finish” in an international event and the league’s growth at Lanark Recreation Center in Canoga Park.

Dr. Ben Drilling, identified in the meeting as a chiropractor and founder of the walking-soccer program, told the council that the game removes running, tackling and high contact so older adults can play safely. “We have removed barriers so older adults and those returning to activity can play safely,” Dr. Drilling said. He said the program began with four players and \"has grown to over a 100 participants across 3 locations,\" and asked the council to adopt a citywide initiative: “I'm asking the council to adopt a city wide walking soccer initiative, designate fields, promote programs in our parks, and help publicize city sponsored walking soccer leagues.”

Jeremy Aldridge, director of Lanark Recreation Center, described a local partnership with Dr. Drilling and the city’s Recreation and Parks Department and said the program had become a reliable offering at the park. Blumenfield presented a certificate to Dr. Drilling and to players at the meeting.

No formal motion or vote to create a city program was recorded in the meeting minutes; the record shows a ceremonial recognition and a public request from Dr. Drilling for staff-level follow up and support. Dr. Drilling said he is “ready to coordinate training, organize volunteers, and help launch these programs before the World Cup,” indicating he seeks operational support rather than immediate legislative action.

Next steps: the presentation concluded with encouragement from councilmembers to visit Lanark Recreation Center and with no formal referral or budget allocation recorded at the meeting.","Councilmember Bob Blumenfield presented certificates to the Lanark Dragons walking-soccer team; Dr. Ben Drilling asked the council to designate fields, promote leagues and help publicize a citywide walking-soccer initiative for older adults.","actionData","errors"]

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