Dear Luma Residents,

As some of you may know, in 2015 the BID created a Public Art Strategic plan, to guide the creation of public art in the district.  After two years, we’re working on updating that plan, and are seeking community feedback. The BID wants to be sure we’re capturing the opinions of residents, and would appreciate you completing this survey –

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceyzhkTg0VJ1BmPhgJ5fNu_8OTHP-IYyFDeQySDstfLQWhKQ/viewform?c=0&w=1 .

Thank you,

Wallis Locke

Director of Communications & Policy
South Park Business Improvement District
1100 S. Flower St., Suite #3400, Lo Angeles, CA 90015
wallis@southpark.la  |  o. 213 663 1110
Check out our website: http://www.southpark.la/
fb.com/SouthParkLosAngeles  |  Twitter/Instagram @SouthParkLA
24/7 DISPATCH: 866-560-9346

Dear Homeowner,
Since 2005, the South Park Business Improvement District (BID) has
provided clean and safe services, supported local businesses, connected
residents to each other and the city, and encouraged the ongoing
development of this vibrant neighborhood through our events and
programming. Our 52-block region includes the STAPLES Center, Los
Angeles Convention Center, L.A. Live, and stretches past Broadway on the
eastern border.
Every five years, South Park BID goes through the renewal process. Renewal
gives property owners in the district the opportunity to vote on whether
they want to continue to fund the services the BID provides for another five
years. This time around is a bit different, as we’ll be merging the Greater
South Park BID (the 110 to Margo St and the 10 to 9th St/Olympic Blvd)
with the South Park II BID (Margo St to Broadway).
Renewal happens in two phases. First, in a petition phase starting mid-May,
you will be asked whether or not you would like the opportunity to vote on
renewal. Then, depending on the results, BID renewal will go to ballot. Only
people listed on the property title are eligible to sign petitions and ballots.
If you have enjoyed and benefited from the BID’s clean and safe services
and community events programming, we ask that you support our renewal.
As this process unfolds, we’ll be communicating key dates through mail
and normal media outlets, hosting petition signing events, tabling in
lobbies, and holding open “office hours” at the BID office. Please stay tuned
for updates, and contact me with any questions at ellen@southpark.la or
(213) 663-1112.
Sincerely,
Ellen Riotto
Interim Executive Director

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Sixth Street Park, Arts, River and Connectivity Improvements Project (Sixth Street PARC)

Councilmember José Huizar and LA City Engineer Gary Lee Moore invite you to join us on March 28th and 30th, 2017 as we continue to create the vision and design for the 12-acre Sixth Street Park, Arts, River and Connectivity Improvements Project (Sixth Street PARC).

The Sixth Street PARC project is being led by the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering. It is located under and adjacent to the new Sixth Street Viaduct, connecting Boyle Heights, the Arts District and the Los Angeles River. Sixth Street PARC construction will be coordinated with viaduct construction, which is expected to be completed at the end of 2020.

Guided by input from our previous community meetings and results from our survey, the Sixth Street PARC design team will present three different designs for community review and comment. We encourage neighborhood residents and interested stakeholders to take our survey and join us to provide input and ideas for the design and amenities the community wants to incorporate into the Sixth Street PARC.

Tell us what you would like to see at the PARC!
Please fill out our survey at www.sixthstreetviaduct.org/parcsurvey
by Tuesday March 14th.

Sci-Arc, Keck Auditorium
960 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
– 6:00PM –
(Parking available at lot on Merrick St. Check Metro.net for transit options)

PUENTE Learning Center
501 S. Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Thursday, March 30, 2017
– 6:00PM –
(Limited parking available. Metro.net for transit options)

Media inquiries:
Mary Nemick
Director of Communication, Bureau of Engineering
mary.nemick@lacity.org

For more information, visit: www.sixthstreetviaduct.org/feedback

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Sixth Street Park, Arts, River and Connectivity Improvements (Sixth Street PARC)
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering
Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
http://www.sixthstreetviaduct.org/

RSVP here / RSVP aquí:Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 6:00 PM, Sci-Arc / martes 28 de marzo del 2017, 6:00PM, Sci-Arc

RSVP here / RSVP aquí: Thursday, March 30, 2017, 6:00 PM, PUENTE Learning Center / jueves 30 de marzo del 2017, 6:00PM, PUENTE Learning Center

Mary Nemick
Director of Communication, Bureau of Engineering
mary.nemick@lacity.org

For more information, visit: www.sixthstreetviaduct.org/feedback

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Sci-Arc, Keck Auditorium

Sixth Street Park, Arts, River and Connectivity Improvements (Sixth Street PARC)
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering
Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
http://www.sixthstreetviaduct.org/

Non-Emergency Reports and Information

WHAT IS 877-ASK-LAPD?

(ASK-LAPD only operates  in the city of Los Angeles)
877 ASK-LAPD is a new universal toll-free non-emergency police number. It was  designed to help reduce the number of non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 operators. 877 ASK-LAPD  is also available in Spanish and TTY for the hearing-impaired.

WHEN SHOULD I USE 877-ASK-LAPD (877 275-5273)?

Callers who do not have an emergency or who may only need information should call  877-ASK-LAPD.

WHY SHOULD I DIAL 877-ASK-LAPD INSTEAD OF 9-1-1?

It is important to keep the 9-1-1 lines and operators available for emergency situations like a person reporting a fire, someone experiencing a heart attack, or someone  witnessing a violent crime in progress.

When someone calls 9-1-1 with a non-emergency call such as a loud party, it ties up  both the incoming 9-1-1 line and the 9-1-1 operator.

Los Angeles is a large city with limited resources. It is important that we keep all  emergency lines and operators available to handle the next incoming emergency. Remember to  dial  877-ASK-LAPD when you need the police, but don’t have an emergency.

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY VERSUS A NON-EMERGENCY?

Here are just a few examples of emergencies versus non-emergencies:

EMERGENCY
▪     Anyone requiring medical attention
▪     Fires
▪     Crimes in progress
▪     Domestic violence in progress

NON-EMERGENCY
▪     Disturbances including a loud radio or party
▪     Drinking in public
▪     Property or business disputes involving a landlord, property or business
▪     Trespassing / loitering

HOW DOES 877-ASK-LAPD WORK?

It’s simple. Just dial 1-877-275-5273. It’s toll free so there is no  charge to the caller. You will receive a non-emergency operator who will provide assistance to you. If all of the non-emergency operators are busy with other callers, you  will receive the ASK-LAPD Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. The IVR allows you to  by-pass a non-emergency operator and locate the best source of information or assistance  for your needs through a series of questions and caller selections. While you are in the  IVR system, you may at any time choose to speak to a live operator by pressing  “0” (zero).

WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION CAN I OBTAIN FROM USING 877-ASK-LAPD?

▪     Telephone numbers to all police stations and some specialized units.
▪     Arrestee, court and restraining order information.
▪     Listings of crime reports that can be taken over the phone.
▪     Directions on how to report stolen, abandoned and illegally parked vehicles.
▪     Information on parking citations and boot devices.
▪     Listings for non-LAPD service providers such as the Department of Animal Regulations and  Department of Water and Power.

All of these services and more are available without waiting to speak to a  live operator when you call 877 -ASK-LAPD.

Dear Homeowners,

The Board has decided to move forward with an extended test period locking the front doors 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The test will be in effect for the period of March 18th to July 19th.

During this test period we will be conducting a survey asking for your opinion as to whether or not you prefer to see the doors locked 24/7, or if you would like to see the doors locked for the period of 8pm to 7am daily.

Please note that this is ONLY an extended test period and does not yet represent a final decision or commitment to maintain doors locked on a permanent basis. Depending on the feedback from the community of any unforeseen impacts, the trial period may be terminated early with minimal but reasonable notice. However, the change may be made permanent at the end of the trial period if the community and the Board find it has been beneficial.

We had little feedback from the community during the last test and thus hope for stronger feedback over a longer period of time. Please take a moment out of your day to complete this survey.