I love L.A. Even our streets get makeovers. There was a big celebration last week as the repaving of Clybourn Avenue in Burbank began. Councilmembers were there and everything! Check out the official press release below:

Los Angeles (June 10, 2010) – Councilmember LaBonge joined celebrating residents and city officials at the launch of the Clybourn Avenue street repaving on Thursday.  Donning hard hats decorated with City of Los Angeles and City of Burbank emblems, the Councilmember praised the cooperative efforts to resurface the street that joins the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles and the City of Burbank.

From the north end of Riverside Drive to its southern terminus of Toluca Lake Avenue, Clybourn Avenue was riddled with asphalt deterioration and patchwork fixes.  Councilmember LaBonge worked with the City of Burbank to address the wear and tear.  The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will repair the street beginning Thursday and the City of Burbank will foot the bill for the next resurfacing.

“I promised two things during my campaign,” said Councilmember LaBonge.  “I promised to bring the government to the people of this City and I promised to repave Clybourn Avenue.  It’s been a long road to fix this street, but we’ve finally conquered Clybourn thanks to the teamwork between our two cities.”

Councilmember LaBonge was joined by Board of Public Works Commissioner, Andrea Alarcon, Bureau of Street Services Director, William A. Robertson and Assistant Directors, Nazario Sauceda and Ron Olive. Burbank Mayor Anja Reinke and City Manager Michael Flad also shared in the celebration.

“The Clybourn Avenue resurfacing project is an outstanding example of collaboration between two nearby cities working together to enhance the quality of life for all residents of the region,” said William Robertson, Director of the Bureau of Street Services. “We are pleased to participate in this important project and acknowledge the City of Burbank for its partnership with us.”

The information above was provided by the City of Burbank.

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