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Residents flood council with comments opposing Lake Balboa housing proposals, criticize Councilmember Padilla
Summary
Scores of residents used public comment to oppose a proposed housing development at Century and Balboa (Lake Balboa area), accused Councilmember Padilla of ignoring constituent concerns, and raised safety and traffic objections, especially near nearby schools.
Residents and neighborhood leaders told the Los Angeles City Council during public comment that they oppose proposed housing projects near Century and Balboa in the Lake Balboa area and accused Councilmember Padilla of ignoring constituent input.
Speakers representing neighborhood councils and local residents said the project would increase traffic near seven nearby schools and create safety risks for students. Linda Grovan, identified in the transcript as "president of the Lake Balboa neighborhood council," told the council she represented "50000 personas" and said constituents opposed construction near Century and Victory (Victoria) Boulevard because of safety and traffic concerns.
Several speakers used public comment time to escalate criticism of Padilla. Guendelan Flenn, identified as a Lake Balboa homeowner and a…
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