East Side · 2024-12
East Side 311 calls jump 24%, tree trims lead
East Side fielded 449 service requests in December, up 24% from November. Tree trim requests topped the list with 57 calls, though the city's no longer accepting that category. Abandoned vehicles (48) and busted streetlights (44) rounded out the top complaints. Crime dropped 10% to 105 incidents, with violent offenses down slightly to 32. Fourteen building permits were issued, mostly through the express program, with total construction value up 9% to $330,000. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 14 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $330,095 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 449 |
| Reported crimes | 105 |
| Violent crimes | 32 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- LA GUERA RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- TIRES, MUFFLERS, BRAKES (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- GORDITAS LOLI'S INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 57
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 48
- Street Light Out Complaint — 44
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 44
- Graffiti Removal Request — 43