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| Reynier Village Neighborhood AssociationBuilding a better neighborhood, together since 2005. |
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 Welcome to Your Neighborhood Newsletter!  |
| Let your voice resonate in the heart of our community! The Reynier Village Neighborhood Association warmly invites you to join our board or volunteer, offering your unique skills and passion to foster positive change right on your doorstep. Together, our unified voices can catalyze meaningful transformations, bolster safety, and elevate our neighborhood’s quality of life. Your involvement is the key to making our community more vibrant and inclusive for everyone. Step forward and make a difference with us! |
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 Park Update |
| Reynier Park is a crown jewel for our cozy neighborhood. A happy place for us all to share. This is Board Member at Large, Peter Iliff, who some call “Park Commish,” because I’m the tall guy in the park twice a day picking up trash, throwing the ball for Moxie, and interfacing with concerned neighbors, LA City, City Council, SORO, and whoever can help us get stuff done. This week, Leo Floyd, Senior Park Maintenance Supervisor for the West Region, took time to personally call and say that he is here for whatever we need. Leo reports that LA City has deposited money into a Parks & Rec account for upcoming major park improvements. And a job order have been written for tree trimming. Bravo, Leo. More on this, but first– Today I spoke to Anthony, an LA City maintenance employee, as he was busy cleaning up our park. Anthony was picking up trash, blowing leaves, and cleaning bathrooms. First thing he said was “I love my job.” I asked what the biggest issue was, and sadly, he said nearly every morning he finds human feces smeared on the bathroom walls. Leo Floyd had said this was a mental health issue with many parks. But Anthony used a hose and cleaned it for us with a big smile. I must congratulate LA City for doing a great job mowing the lawn, fixing sprinklers, painting over graffiti, and removing trash every day. The park has never looked better. I have been successfully working with Hamilton High Asst Principal who has been a tremendous help to limit students from loitering in the park during school hours. Perhaps you’ve seen them at the picnic tables and “hot-boxing” in the bathrooms on late mornings. Thanks to Hamilton High Asst Principal we are seeing far less gang graffiti and illegal behavior. Now for BIG NEWS! The architect hired by LA City to design park improvements has delivered a blueprint to the planners, who did measurements and will come back with cost estimates in three weeks. At that time, City Council will review and share with the community. After getting feedback, the architect will proceed to finalized plans. The improvements include 1) New custom built pergolas. 2) New security cameras and lights. 3) New playground benches (traditional “New York Style” with back supports.) 4) New “Pour and Fill” which is the playground’s rubber padding. 5) New ADA disability compliant tables with wheelchair access under the pergola along Reynier Ave. Furthermore, the swings and jungle gym will undergo a safety review. We could see installation possibly as soon as this late summer, given no major hiccups in the design review process. Also, the pergolas will be custom built by an out of state manufacturer, which could take some time. Regarding the park trees, The LA City Arborist / “Tree Surgeon,” David Miranda, is scheduled to visit the park to perform a “bio-review” of the trees and plants in the park and make recommendations for replacement if necessary. And lastly, there is a strong push by SORO and City Council to establish a “Dog Park” on Cal Trans property near the end of Reynier Ave where it meets Cattaraugus. There is a path past an existing apartment building that leads to an open space where the park would be built. Pete the “Park Commish” |
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 President’s Corner  |
| A warm welcome to all our neighbors in Reynier Village. We hope you are enjoying living in this community as much as we do. If you haven’t already done so, please consider joining the neighborhood association ($20/year). Membership helps to sponsor social events and community projects, to name a few, that help to keep our community inviting and attractive. Also, please ensure that your e-mail address is correct for receiving our Newsletter by clicking on the following link. Your Reynier Village Neighborhood Association (RVNA) Board is working diligently with Los Angeles City officials and representatives to address matters that concern our community such as the recent increase in gang tagging situation around our neighborhood. Please continue to report any graffiti through the MyLA311 app. The more issues are reported, the better the chances for increased police presence. Let’s cherish our community and unity. Together we can make our neighborhood an even better place to live for everyone. Mauro Bordovsky, RVNA Co-President Michael Rozales, RVNA Co-President |
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| LOCAL UPDATES |
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 Emergency Preparedness Tip  |
| After a major earthquake, one of the most important things to have on hand is water, as water lines may be damaged or contaminated. We can live without food for quite a long time, but only about 3 days without water. Storing about a gallon of water per person per day is advised. You can also store some water containers in your car in case the event occurs when you are away from home. If necessary, you can also use the water stored in your water heater (unless it’s tankless). It’s good to periodically open the spout at the bottom of your water heater and let some of the water run into a bucket to remove any sediment build-up. There are various sized water containers available for longer storage. The larger containers (up to 55-gallons) can be purchased with pumps and water preserver that lasts up to 5 years. You can find these on-line and they are also available locally at SOS Survival Products (sosproducts.com). |
| OFFICERS: WHO’S WHO |
| Co-President – Mauro Bordovsky – president@reyniervillage.org Co-President – Michael Rozales – president@reyniervillage.org Secretary – Jeff Baughman – secretary@reyniervillage.org Treasurer – Hector Garza – treasurer@reyniervillage.org Communication – Matias Baker Masucci – info@reyniervillage.org |
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| “A neighbor is someone who cares when your child is sick, lends you a cup of sugar when you run out, and lets you know when you have something in your teeth.” – Mr. Rogers |
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