A Los Angeles board Thursday initiated a process to construct a proposed $2.3 million iron fence around MacArthur Park, which officials said would serve to bolster public safety amid ongoing challenges with homelessness and drug usage.
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In a 4-0 vote, the Los Angeles Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners instructed staff to finalize a proposal. Staff are expected to put a call out for contractors and consultants to assist with the project, which will likely return by December for consideration, according to a city report…