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It's Time for the Annual Meeting and Board Vote!

1/7/2023

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The PLBRA Annual Meeting plus Board Election is tomorrow afternoon, Jan. 8th at 2 pm in the Activities Center Theater. We very much need a quorum to hold the Board Meeting vote, so if you're a PLBRA member, please plan to attend and vote or to vote by proxy.* (Member = paid PLBRA dues for 2023 by December 9th.)

Even if you're not a member, we hope you'll attend because in addition to our regular Board updates, we have two exciting speakers: Our newly-elected CD5 City Council representative, Katy Young Yaroslavsky, and the head of operations for Park La Brea, Prime VP Aryn Thomez. Both will be taking questions from attendees, so this is a great opportunity to express your point of view.



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Candidate Open House October 16th 2-4 pm in Curson Squre

10/3/2022

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This is a don't-miss event!  Meet candidates in person. We'll also be registering voters - there's even a fire truck!  See you there in Curson Square.

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Here are the speaking times for each candidate attending:

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Please note that we invited candidates from all major races - if you don't see a candidate listed, he/she declined to attend.

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NBC LA Segment: Illegal Short Term Rentals

10/1/2022

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This segment aired on NBC LA on Sept. 13th. We published a letter from PLB management about their activities to curtail these illegal rentals in the October newsletter. What do you think? Leave your comments below.

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Tower Trash Valet EXPERIENCE Survey

8/30/2022

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Tower residents have had a couple of days to try out the new valet trash service. In advance of our next Zoom Board meeting on September 6th at 7 pm, PLBRA is collecting feedback from residents on the experience. We'd like to be able to approach PLB management and have a constructive conversation about what is working and what is not.  Please take the survey below - and of course, we welcome your comments about using the service after you take the survey.

If you're still having difficulties with the instructions for the service, or just need a reminder, we've created this handy cheat sheet to download.  Feel free to share with friends and neighbors.

    Trash Valet Experience Survey

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Tower Trash Valet Survey

8/19/2022

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Note:  We're all human ... and I mistakenly put the wrong link in the newsletter today.  If you'd like to provide feedback on your experience using the trash valet service, go here. 

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As you may have heard, PLB management has contracted with Valet Living to start a trash valet service in the Towers at the end of August. The garbage chutes will be retired and the basement dumpsters will be moved into the trash rooms and locked off. (There will be a couple of weeks of adjustment time where these facilities will still be available.)  You can download a flyer with more information here.

Valet Living has agreed to offer information/training sessions if residents are interested. You are also free to share any thoughts regarding this change in the comment section below. PLEASE NOTE that the comment section is moderated and any comments that get personal will be deleted immediately. 

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Healthy Shakes and a Simple Meal Plan

8/5/2022

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Are you thinking about adopting a low-inflammation diet?  Here are a couple of simple, healthy shake recipes to help get you started, as well as a sample meal plan:

Anti-inflammatory Protein Shake:
20 grams of chocolate whey protein powder
1 tsp dark cocoa
½ c plain greek yogurt
½ tsp ground turmeric

1 tablespoon fish oil
Combine in blender with ice

Metabolic Shake:

1 cup caffeinated iced black coffee
20 grams whey protein powder
1 teaspoon dark unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon fish oil
Combine in blender with ice


Sample Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Plan:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries, chia seeds, and natural peanut butter
Lunch: Salad with tomato, avocado chickpeas, and salmon tossed with olive oil and
vinegar
Snack: Unsalted almonds and an orange
Dinner: Grilled chicken breast with sauteed spinach and sweet potato


Give it a try and let us know how it's going!  questions@plbra.org or comment below.


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Summer Health Hints

7/2/2022

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This is a continuation of the article in the July 2022 newsletter about how calcium and Vitamin D work together. 

Ways to get enough calcium through food.  
Adults generally need somewhere between 1200 and 1500 mg of calcium per day.  Here are a few foods that are high in calcium:

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How do I know if I’m calcium-deficient? 
Most of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth. There is a smaller amount in your blood and tissues. Your body works hard to maintain a steady level of calcium in your blood. If your blood level falls because you have inadequate intake of calcium, your bones will release calcium to bring the level back up. Over time this process can weaken your bones and lead to
osteoporosis. This condition is most common in older adults  It involves a loss of bone mass and an increased risk of fractures. Most people do not realize they are not getting enough calcium until they fracture something. Those most at risk are folks who don’t ingest enough calcium (either through food or supplements), women with small stature, and folks who don't do regular strength-building exercises.

When to take calcium supplements and which are best?
There are two main types of calcium supplements and both are good:  Calcium carbonate is absorbed best with food Calcium citrate can be taken with or without food. It’s best to take calcium supplements at a DIFFERENT time than your multivitamins because minerals like iron interfere with calcium absorption.

Remember, calcium and Vitamin D work together to support your bone health - so indulge in them both!

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Electric Vehicle Charging Survey Results

6/30/2022

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We have officially gathered results from our Electric Vehicle Charging Survey:

Almost a third of Park La Brea residents who responded to our Electric Vehicle Charging Survey already have EVs, and 60% of those who don't own EVs have said it’s possible or probable that they will within the next 5 years.

Current owners who responded were unanimous in their preference to charge at Park La Brea, and two-thirds of non-owners who responded say they’d probably or possibly get an EV if charging were available here.

A resounding majority – 88% – of all respondents say that charging availability and convenience will affect their next decision about where to live.

Scroll down to view the pie charts below that visualize responses to each of the six questions. 
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Question and Response 1
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Question and Response 3
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Question and Response 4
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Question and Response 5
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Final Question and Response 6
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Election 2022

5/18/2022

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Five questions. That's all it takes. For you to raise your voice for your favorite City Council candidate (Park La Brea is in Council District 5) to help PLBRA choose a candidate to endorse.
Don't know who to choose? Watch the video below from PLBRA's Candidate Forum on May 15th, which was attended by all four candidates. Then take the survey.
Please note that we are requiring names, email addresses and unit numbers, as this as an official advisory vote open to PLB residents only. We will not be keeping or using that data - its for verification purposes only.
And don't forget: The primary election is June 7th. You should have already received a ballot in the mail. You can vote in person, by mail, or by depositing your ballot in the any official drop box - the nearest one is at the Fairfax branch of the LA Library.

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City Council Candidates Forum

5/10/2022

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The Park LaBrea Residents Association is hosting a forum for the four candidates running for our City Council District (District 5). The forum will be held on May 15th from 2 to 3:30 pm in the theater in the Activities Center. We encourage all interested residents to attend. All four candidates will be present. There will be introductions, a panel discussion, and a chance for residents to ask questions. The primary election is coming up on June 7th, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about the candidates before you vote. The candidates are Katy Young Yaroslavsky, Sam Yebri, Scott Epstein, and Jimmy Biblarz, if you’d like to learn more about them in advance of the forum.  Please note that while vaccination status is not required, attendees will be required to sign a COVID waiver upon entering the theater.  PLBRA is hoping to make arrangements to record the forum for those residents who cannot attend. Please check back here for updates.
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Police (Non-
Emergency): 877-275-5273
Fire (
Non-Emergency): 213-485-6185


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Senior Lead Officer Anna Schube
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Captain Sonia Monico
213-473-0476
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​Park La Brea Contacts
PLB Administration, Service, Parking and Leasing: 323-549-5400
PLB Patrol: 323-549-5508


Rent and Accounting
Garden Blocks: residentaccounting1@parklabrea.com
Towers 33-41: residentaccounting3@parklabrea.com
Towers 42-50: residentaccounting4@parklabrea.com
PLB Leasing: PLBLeasing2@primegrp.com

For Repair Requests:
PLB Service: plbservice@parklabrea.com

PLB Director of Accounting, Ken Ko
ken.ko@parklabrea.com

Customer Service Lead Alice George
Alice.George@parklabrea.com

Regional Service Manager Gigi Guerra
guisela.guerra@parklabrea.com



PLB VP Operations, Aryn Thomez
aryn.thomez@primegrp.com


Senior Lead Customer Service Specialist, Sylvie Brousseau
sylvie.brousseau@parklabrea.com

ABLE|ABM Director of Maintenance Justin Cahn
justin.cahn@parklabrea.com

Senior Manager of Construction: Harry Helman
harry.helman@parklabrea.com

PLB Director of Marketing Maura Daly Stanton: maura.daly@parklabrea.com

USGI Security Patrol Staff 
Director - Dora Magana

dmagana@usg.org
Assistant Director Victor Fonseca

vfonseca@usg.org
Lead Supervisor Manuel Zuniga
parklabrealeadsupervisor@usg.org
Parking Supervisor Luis Hernandez
parklabreaparking@usg.org

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