What is Being Proposed?
The Public Works Committee is recommending that the City Council designate the intersection of East 102nd Street and Courtney Street in Watts as "Franklin Square." Additionally, the Department of Transportation would be directed to install permanent ceremonial signage at this location to honor the designation.
Committee Action and Vote
On October 22, 2025, the Public Works Committee considered this motion (sponsored by McOsker and Hutt) and voted to approve both recommendations. Committee members Hernandez and Hutt voted yes, while Padilla was absent. The matter is now forwarded to the full City Council for final consideration.
Key Details
Location: East 102nd Street and Courtney Street, Watts Action: Designate as "Franklin Square" and install ceremonial signage Status: Not official until the full Council votes Financial Impact: No fiscal analysis has been completed by the City Administrative Officer or Chief Legislative Analyst Community Input: A public comment period was held during the committee meeting
Significance
This designation honors the location with a community name and permanent signage, recognizing its significance to the Watts neighborhood. While the document does not specify who or what "Franklin" refers to, such designations typically commemorate important community figures or historical significance to the area.