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MPNC reviews RFAL to address open drug use, extortion and to support enforcement of LAMC 41.18
Summary
The council considered an RFAL proposing a Special Drug and Camping Free Zone around MacArthur Park including (1) a 311 homeless assistance hotline, (2) elevating certain drug offenses and promoting CARE court referrals, and (3) supporting community safety officers to enforce LAMC 41.18; the board tabled the proposal.
Agenda materials included a proposed RFAL addressing open drug use and gang extortion in MacArthur Park and surrounding blocks. The RFAL summary recommended declaring the area a Special Drug and Camping Free Zone and proposed three initiatives: a 311 homeless-assistance hotline to expedite services; elevating drug-related offenses in the area to enable stronger intervention and encourage CARE court or rehabilitation pathways; and equipping community safety officers with intervention training to enforce municipal codes (including Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18) while directing individuals to intervention programs.
Separately, the agenda listed a CIS item supporting continued application and enforcement of LAMC 41.18 and opposing Councilmember K. Yaroslavsky's motion CF 21-0329-S5. The council did not vote on these items; they were tabled because a quorum was not present.
