HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-30-26 Public Comment - Gallatin Valley Sentinel - Comments on the Neighborhood Impact Statement ProcessFrom:The Gallatin Valley Sentinel
To:Bozeman Goverment Study Commission
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Comments on the Neighborhood Impact Statement Process
Date:Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:49:36 AM
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Study Commissioners:
We wanted to email separately on the concept of the Neighborhood Impact Statement. Wederived this from the City of Los Angeles’ Community Impact Statement process. In Los
Angeles, a city that utilizes both ward-based representation and neighborhood associations,this system is a well-oiled machine. Examples of LA’s Community Impact Statements can be
found here: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/fb39ed534ddd49f183f5e94fd9e3ff4e.We’ve also attached a sample Community Impact Statement to this email for reference.
Sincerely,
Katie Adamson behalf of The Gallatin Valley Sentinel
Governing Board
President, Chris Wilson
Vice-President, Lorrie Lathrop
Treasurer, Analyssa Luna
Peter Bernal
Lori Bordenave-Wright
Isabel Luna
Fa’auliulito Meni-Trood
Amanda Balbuena
At- Large Vacant Seat
Vacant Community Interest Seat
1840 S. Gaffey St., Box 45, San Pedro, CA 90731 * Board@harborcitync.com * www.HarborCityNC.com
April 9, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass
City of Los Angeles
200 N Spring St.
Los Angeles, Ca 90012
RE: Harbor City Neighborhood Council 2026-2027 City Budget Priorities - Community
Impact Statement CF 26-0600
Dear Mayor Bass,
On behalf of the Harbor City Neighborhood Council and as you get ready to release your
2026-2027 City Budget, we wish to share with you a list of our priorities in hopes you will
include it in your presented budget.
Harbor City (Recreation) Park:
● There is a dire need to expand the Harbor City Recreation Park Building Facility. The
Harbor City Neighborhood Council typically sponsors two events that happen seasonally:
A Thanksgiving Feeding Event and a Christmas/Holiday Toy Drive. Community members
continue to outgrow just these two events due to the small community room space, which
is in need of modern upgrading.
● Currently there is no facility for Senior activities or a Senior Center.
● The outdoor bathrooms that are connected to the community room building have not
been used due to maintenance. They remain closed. According to past Presidents and
Board Members of the Harbor City Neighborhood Council, $500,000 was
earmarked and secured through a special city budget fund to
upgrade/rehabilitate the outdoor bathrooms, however, services were never
rendered.
● The lighting in the facility either needs upgrading and/or some lights are out within the
park.
● Upgrading to inclusive, age-appropriate play equipment would cater to a broader range of
children, including those with disabilities.
● Continue to ensure that playground surfaces are shock-absorbent and well-maintained to
prevent injuries.
● Adding shaded picnic tables or pavilions would provide families and groups with
comfortable spaces for gatherings, especially during hot weather.
● Designating areas for community events, such as outdoor movie nights or farmers'
markets, could foster a stronger sense of community.
● Ensuring all pathways, restrooms, and facilities are accessible to individuals with
disabilities.
● Installing more recycling bins and promoting clean-up initiatives could help maintain the
park's cleanliness.
● Including a pool is a concern that residents and council-members have continued to raise.
Within Council District 15, there is a pool in every community except for Harbor City and
Harbor Gateway, which have to rely on adjacent communities.
Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
● We would like to advocate for funding for the deployment of additional and permanent
park rangers.
● Continue the vegetation management, invasive species removal, and trash clearance to
maintain the park's ecological health.
● Ongoing maintenance is essential to ensure its continued success and address any
emerging challenges.
● Continue to clear RVs illegally parked on park grounds overnight and that are not in
accordance with city code.
● The Harbor City Neighborhood Council has expressed and formally adopted support for
Equestrian Programming at Ken Malloy Park. With the proposed ‘Five Points Union
Project’, we would like to request funding for an Equestrian Center at Ken Malloy Park.
Other Priorities/Improvements
● Bureau of Street Lighting: Increased funding to speed up repairs of street lighting that
may have been impacted by copper theft, and to convert to solar power for lighting.
● Bureau of Street Services: Increased funding for residential sidewalk repairs needed due
to tree roots, broken curb replacement, and tree stump removal if needed.
● Neighborhood Council Budget: Increase each neighborhood council budget to $40,000 per
year
● Economic and Workforce Development Department: Creation of a Jobs and Economic
Development Incentive or City-led Enterprise Zone with the Harbor City Community,
specifically alongside a major corridor like Pacific Coast Highway or Lomita Blvd.
Thank you for your consideration. We appreciate the opportunity to comment and express our
priorities on behalf of the Harbor City Community in hopes you and your Council colleagues can
include these priorities in the City’s 2026-2027 Budget.
If additional information is needed, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Harbor City Neighborhood Council
CC: LA City Councilmember Tim McOsker, 15th District