ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester City Council committees voted in favor of two measures on Tuesday, one to fund the cleaning of trash in the East End entertainment district and another to renovate the playground at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park.

The neighborhoods, jobs, and housing committee voted for an ordinance to fund cleaning around East Avenue and Alexander Street, an area popular for its nightlife.

Since September, the city has worked to boost security in the East End and make it more pedestrian-friendly by creating a “special event zone” on Saturday nights. A public hearing will happen later this month before it moves to a full City Council vote on April 29.

The people, parks, and public works committee unanimously approved the renovations to the playground at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park downtown.

The current playground has been damaged and vandalized. The city hopes to complete the new playground by the year’s end. The city unveiled a new playground design in previous meetings. The $2 million renovation project includes upgraded lighting, two major inclusive play spaces, an expanded water play area, and new trees.