Manager’s Messages

Do you know what to do in case of an Emergency?

• Emergency procedures training for residents is now offered online!
• Complete the training modules right on your mobile device! Typical completion time is only 20 minutes.
• Completion of all training modules is required once per year. Residents must complete all modules once in 2019.
• Sign up at: https://www.rjwestmoretraining.com
• Use registration code: FCE4F1E

Bicycle Registration

In order to maximize capacity and eliminate abandoned items, all bicycles placed in the bicycle storage area on the ground floor will need to be registered by January 31, 2019.

• If you store your bicycle in this area, please contact the front desk to register your bike.
• All unregistered bicycles will be removed after January 31, 2019.

Fitness Center Closure

The fitness center will be closed between Sunday January 6 – Friday January 11, 2019 for remodel, which includes new equipment, new flooring, and fresh paint.

The fitness center will reopen Saturday January 12, 2019.

Christmas Tree Disposal Reminder

• Christmas trees may be brought to the trash room for disposal.
• Please use a tree bag when disposing of trees. Tree bags are available at the front desk
• Bell staff will be glad to assist you.
• Please be sure to use padded elevator.

Garage Opener Fee Update

Please be aware that the fee for a new or replacement parking garage gate opener is now $10, as of January 1, 2019. The change is required due to an increase in the cost of the devices

Holiday Season Reminders

Christmas Tree Disposal

·                     Christmas trees may be brought to the trash room for disposal.

·                     Please use a tree bag when disposing of trees. Tree bags are available at the front desk

·                     Bell staff will be glad to assist you.

·                     Please be sure to use padded elevator.

Holiday Office Hours

The management office will be closed Tuesday January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day holiday, reopening on Wednesday January 2, 2019.

Bicycle Registration

In order to maximize capacity and eliminate abandoned items, all bicycles placed in the bicycle storage area on the ground floor will need to be registered by January 31, 2019.

·                     If you store your bicycle in this area, please contact the front desk to register your bike.

·                     All unregistered bicycles will be removed after January 31, 2019.

Fitness Center Closure

The fitness center will be closed between Sunday January 6 – Friday January 11, 2019 for remodel, which includes new equipment, new flooring, and fresh paint.

The fitness center will reopen Saturday January 12, 2019.

Community Spotlight – New Year’s Eve!

Grand Park NYELA

·         Ring in the New Year at Grand Park & Music Center

·     200 N. Grand Ave

·         Live music, photo booths, food trucks, and more.

·         Event begins at 8 AM Dec 31 – 1 am Jan 1

·         More details at nyela.grandparkla.org

The Lift NYE at the Mayfair Hotel

·         Three room hotel takeover to ring in the new year.

·         Funk, hip hop, Latin, Soul. – Four DJs

·         The Mayfair Hotel in DTLA

·     1256 W 7^th St.

·         Beginning at 8 PM on Dec 31.

·         Click Here for event details

Evo Staff Holiday Fund Reminder

The Evo Board of Directors hopes you will be able to contribute to the Staff Holiday Fund.

Homeowners: You may have your donation charged to your HOA account. Visit Click Here to make your donation.

Tenants: You may submit a check payable to Evo Homeowners Association at the management office.

Please submit contributions by: December 9, 2018.

EvoHoliday Cheer Reminder

Evo Holiday Cheer event is approaching. It will be a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, enjoy a live DJ, as well as cocktails and nibbles.

Event details:
Date: Thursday December 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Location: Evo 240 Lounge

Please RSVP by emailing Luc Sasseville at lsasseville@actionlife.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Season Reminders

Christmas Trees

• Please use a tree bag when bringing you tree into your unit. Tree bags are available at the front desk
• Bell staff will be glad to assist you

Packages
The holiday season invariably results in increased package delivery. Please be mindful of the following limitations:

• All packages must be picked up within 7 days. If you are out of town, please contact the front desk.
• Oversize packages larger than 16 cubic ft or 75 lbs. may not be accepted.

New Fees for Parking Garage Stickers

Please be aware that the fee for a new or replacement parking garage gate opener will be $10 starting January 1, 2018. The change is required due to an increase in the cost of the devices.

Residential Door Maintenance

SMW Restoration will be restoring the finish of the outer surfaces of all residential doors in the building.

• The work is scheduled for Monday December 10 – Friday December 14, 2018. Work hours shall be between 9 AM – 5 PM.
• You may encounter personnel in the corridors working on unit doors. Please proceed with caution.
• You may notice odor from the polish applied to the doors.
• Click Here for the complete schedule of work.

Community Update – South Park BID Annual Meeting

Save the Date for the BID’s 2018 Annual Meeting, hosted by the LA Auto Show. The agenda will include dinner and several 20-minute discussions on topics including Homelessnes, Housing, Clean & Safe.

December 6, 2018, from 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For more information, and to RSVP, visit https://southpark.la/event/2018-annual-meeting/

Please bring a toy for the toy drive!

Board Meeting Announcement

The next Open Session meeting of the Board of Directors will take place Monday December 3, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the 240 Lounge. The Board will meet in closed Executive Session beforehand at 6:00 PM.

Save the Date: Evo Holiday Cheer!

Please join us for some Holiday Cheer! It will be a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and enjoy a live DJ and cocktails & nibbles.

Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Evo 240 Lounge

Please RSVP by December 7 to lsasseville@actionlife.com

Fitness Center Closure

A Fitness Center Closure will be necessary in December to replace equipment, paint the room, and also replace flooring. The project will require closure of the fitness center for approximately one week. We are expecting the work to take place the first or second week of December, pending confirmation from the vendor.

The closure dates will be announced as soon as they have been confirmed.

Staff Holiday Fund

The Evo Board of Directors hopes you will be able to contribute to the Staff Holiday Fund.

• Homeowners: may authorize a charge to their account. Visit com/holiday-fund/.

All homeowners have received an email with instructions.

• Tenants: may submit a check payable to Evo Homeowners Association at the management office.

Garbage Disposal – Best Practices

In order to prevent damage to your disposal unit and avoid clogs in the plumbing lines, please refrain from disposing of the following items:

• Bones
• Fruit Pits
• Celery
• Egg Shells
• Coffee Grounds
• Pasta
• Potatoes and Potato Peels

In order to ensure proper operation of your unit, regular maintenance is also necessary.

Thanksgiving Observance

The Management Office will be closed Thursday November 22 and Friday November 23, 2018.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Per City of Los Angeles Fire Code requirement, Annual Regulation IV Testing of all fire life safety equipment is scheduled for November 14 – 16, 2018.

Important reminder: Fire alarms will to off sporadically throughout both days. Any persons with special needs, i.e. pets, infants, etc. should take any necessary precautionary measures to accommodate them.

The Crew in charge of testing will access ALL units on November 14, 2018 in order to test fire life safety equipment inside ALL units, including smoke detectors. Evo staff will escort the testing crew in all units.

Wednesday November 14 – Residential Unit Testing

Access to all units will be required in order to test equipment in units.
Unit access schedule will be as follows:
8 AM – 1 PM: Floors 3-12
1 PM – 5 PM: Floors 13-21, PH1, PH2, Townhomes
Note: due to the number of units to cover, it will not be possible to accommodate schedule requests for unit access.

Thursday November 15 – Common Area Testing

Emergency Generator Testing:
• Starting at 11 AM, lasting approximately one hour
• Main power will be shut off. The building will have staggered lighting in the common areas.
• There will be no power in units during this test.
Elevator Testing:
• Starting at 12 PM, lasting approximately one hour
• All elevators will be offline; stairwells will be open for use.
• If you are unable to use the stairs and require elevator access between 12 PM and 1 PM, please contact the front desk for assistance.

Friday November 16 – Common Area Testing

Stairwell Pressurization Testing:
• Starting at 9 AM
• A full building alarm must be simulated in order to test this system. The alarm klaxon will be silenced, but strobe lights in all areas will remain active for the duration of the test.