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WHAT'S NEW at the LA Fashion District BID |
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Do Business, Shop, Create, Live, Explore in the LA Fashion District
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January 9, 2013
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Missed last week's What's New?
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BID Safe Team Apprehends Vandalism Suspect
Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 10 p.m. BID Safe Team Officers Sgt. Garcia, and Officers Lovingood and Villegas were flagged down by a security officer who observed a person throwing a large size rock at a plate glass window. The BID officers saw the suspect, detained him and notified LAPD. Once LAPD arrived they determined the suspect would be transported for felony vandalism for the breaking of the windows.
The property owner commended the Safe Team Officer's fast action that demonstrates the excellent training provided by the LA Fashion District BID.
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 Ace Hotel Opens in the Fashion District
Ace Hotel had its soft opening this past Monday, January 6, making it the first and only hotel in the Fashion District. The boutique hotel renovated the United Artists Theatre located on 9th and Broadway. The hotel features 180 rooms, a rooftop bar, and restaurant. The theatre itself will be reactivated on Valentine's Day with its first show already sold out. Ace will have it's official opening on Wednesday, January 15. Welcome to the LA Fashion District Ace Hotel!
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We Need Your Help - Report Illegal Dumping Incidents to the BID Field Office Immediately
 On Tuesday December 31, 2013 the BID received a report of illegal dumping at the entrance of the alley located on 12th Street between Maple and Wall. The Clean Team received complaints from several merchants who said the illegal dumping was caused by store owners, hotdogs cart vendors and illegal fruit vendors. If you see incidents of illegal dumping please call the Field Office immediately at 213-741-2661 any time day or night.
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Also new this week...
DLANC Appoints Fashion District Resident Board Member
Congrats and thank you to Dan Bartholomew who volunteered to represent Fashion District residents on the Downtown LA Neighborhood Council (DLANC) Board of Directors. Dan has also served as a Member of the BID Board of Directors and several committees. The DLANC Board weighs in on important issues that impact downtown neighborhoods including planning, affordable housing, economic development, and arts/culture. Click here to visit the website to learn more and get involved.
CVS Pharmacy CUP Application
On December 12th, the BID Board of Directors agreed to support the proposed CVS Pharmacy request for a Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off-site of the premises with the following recommended conditions:
- Alcohol sales limited to 7a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Installation of exterior surveillance cameras on both 7th Street and Spring Street
- Comply with all LAPD conditions
- CVS will have a Security guard on site at all times when the store is open
- After 1 year there is a review to ensure that CVS is complying with the CUB conditions
State Releases Updated Comprehensive Water Reliability and Ecosystem Restoration PlanPublic Invited to Comment on Bay Delta Conservation Plan The state of California and its federal partners have announced the release of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan for formal public review. This is a significant milestone in the effort to restore ecosystem health and secure reliable water supplies for California. The release is a key step toward completion of a final plan and corresponding environmental documents.
Release of the public review draft of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and its corresponding Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) triggers a 120- day period for the gathering of public comments, from Dec. 13, 2013 through April 14, 2014.
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Clean & Safe Team Field Office
424 E. 15th Street, #11
Los Angeles, CA 90015
tel: 213.741.2661 (24 Hours)
fax: 213.741.2666 |
Administrative Office
110 E. 9th Street, Suite A-1175
Los Angeles, CA 90079
tel: 213.488.1153
fax: 213.488.5159 |
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