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THIS YEAR, YOUR UNWANTED TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP BENEFIT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HUMAN-I-T The annual Gateway Los Angeles disabilities, and other nonprofits. human-I-T to see if your donation is e-waste and unwanted technology Your unwanted technology is eligible for free pick-up (most are),

drive is just around the corner. turned into opportunities for others and human-I-T will perform free Rather than using a recycler, this to better themselves and their data wiping, and provide you with year Gateway is looking to set an families. Rather than holding a itemized, tax-deductible receipts example by partnering with human- single event, human-I-T has agreed just in time for tax season. I-T to repurpose your items. to serve our members and their clients on an as-needed basis. Look out for an email from human- Future Look at Rail human-I-T is a L.A. based nonprofit I-T where they will offer to help that takes in all types of unwanted When you are in need of a pickup, you run a successful technology AREA’S FIRST CREATIVE LA TRADE TECH STUDENTS PRODUCED A VIDEO ON technology, wipes all data, simply submit a Pickup Request at collection during the start of new OFFICE BUILDING OPENS THE FUTURE OF THE CRENSHAW/LAX LINE refurbishes items, and repurposes human-i-t.org/donate-technology year. Check out the details about The video features them out to help low-income and qualifying items can be picked 6171 Century Boulevard, which a rendering of the families, veterans, people with up at no cost. Simply check with Visit their website at human-i-t.org. is the area’s first creative entire line, with office building and is already the audience (us) fully leased. flying over the tracks. The viewer makes a brief pit stop at each of the stations to see what they may look like once they’re HUMAN-I-T completed (the Leimert Park station’s got some leisurely- Learn more about the GATEWAY EXPRESSES looking palm trees). We also get an idea of which sections non-profit organization CONCERNS ABOUT LAMP of the route will run below, at, and above street level. human-I-T and its efforts to Gateway LA has responded We even get some local landmarks to give us a sense of take unwanted computers, to the LAX Landside the surroundings. As for the line itself, it’s already under monitors and other surplus Access Modernization Plan, construction and is more than halfway complete, running from technology items and identifying a variety of traffic, the Expo/Crenshaw station in Jefferson Park all the way down transform lives safety and other concerns to LAX, with seven stops in between. The project is expected with the plan to improve roads to be finished in 2019. To watch the full video, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGi7koC4nCo

www.human-i-t.org IS UNDERWAY PROJECT MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT BOULEVARD THE CENTURY as the Century Boulevard Cienega Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue Crews have begun working on the south side of Century Boulevard between La Avenue and to Felton There will be one lane of traffic going eastbound from Mobility Improvement Project gets underway. removal and new concrete pavement These closures will allow for roadway excavation, to Inglewood Avenue. two lanes from Felton Avenue The project will improve the roadway surface conditions, bring all traffic lanes and signals to current codes will continue through March, 2017. Access to businesses will be maintained at all and reduce congestion along Century Boulevard. standards, improve traffic and pedestrian safety, Randal Curtis at 323-669-7653 for any questions or concerns. Contact times unless notified in advance. and add rail to the area. Century Boulevard Project Underway GATEWAY LOS ANGELES LOS GATEWAY 9841 Airport Boulevard, Suite #100 90045 Angeles, CA Los Get to Know Our Members, Board PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Gateway Submits BELOW IS A LIST OF THE 2017 GATEWAY LOS ANGELES MEMBERS AND LEADERSHIP TEAM An Exciting Members Ace Parking Los Angeles World Airports Time of Growth Airport Spectrum – 5757 W. Century Blvd. L&R Group of Companies Comments on LAMP It’s a All Star Parking MBGF Properties privilege to ARCO McDonald’s be writing to GATEWAY ADDRESSES ITS CONCERNS ABOUT LAX’S LANDSIDE A & R Management & Development Co. Miracle Mile Airport Center you as the ACCESS MODERNIZATION PLAN IN EXTENSIVE LETTER Avis Budget GroupInc. Neutrogena President of Budget Rent-a-Car Pro-Logis While Gateway Los Angeles largely supports the airport’s proposed the Board 6171 Century LLC Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel $5 billion construction project that will revolutionize road and rail access for Gateway Century Investments Inc. Residence Inn by Marriott and serve as the “cornerstone” of a world-class transportation hub, to Los China Airlines Cargo Royal Airport Center the Landside Access Modernization Project, as it is called presents Angeles. I Courtyard by Marriott LAX Sam’s Park numerous concerns for Gateway members. am honored Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport Second Part of Airport Century Enterprises to be leading the Board during Embassy Suites Los Angeles – LAX/North Shell Oil Responding to the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), Gateway such an exciting time of growth Four Points By Sheraton LAX Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel expressed concern that the new plan does not allow shuttle access to at LAX. Flying Foods Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Central Terminal Area, and apparently no shuttle access to Intermodal Hilton Los Angeles Airport Standard Management Company Transportation Facility East. I would like to personally thank Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport Sunrise LAX Parking Grant Coonley of the LAX Hilton Hollywood Park Casino The Westin Los Angeles Airport Among other concerns outlined in the Gateway letter were: Hotel for his outstanding 13 years Hyatt Regency The Parking Spot 6171 Century LAX’s of leadership as our outgoing • Lack of clarity regarding the proposed Taxi-Holding Area, and the fact JM Eagle Travelodge at LAX board president. Grant has been Joe’s Parking Union 76 that it is essential to Gateway that this activity be relocated away from an instrumental part of our BID’s La Quinta Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX VIP Tours 98th Street access. success over the past decade. L.A.T. Investments Wally Park / Wally Park Express Los Angeles Airport Marriott Westside Properties • Lack of analysis related to 98th Street traffic: While 183 area I am more confident than ever First Creative Office Los Angeles Community College District intersections were studied in the EIR, only one intersection on 98th that the future of our organization Street was studied. will be filled with excitement PAUL SOLOMON AND LIMINIAL SPACE DELIVER THE LAX AREA’S FIRST Executive Board and success as LAX begins its CREATIVE OFFICE BUILDING AT 6171 CENTURY BOULEVARD, ALREADY 100% LEASED • Century/Bellanca intersection after 98th St. extension: EIR is vague or Charles Bassett, President David Merritt, Treasurer & CFO transformation into a world- L&R Group of Companies Vice President, JM Eagle silent about possibility for “queuing” or “stacking” of vehicles trying to Liminal Space, the company tenants include Team Rubicon, and an on-site data center. They class airport. I am excited to see turn onto Bellanca from 98th Street, after 98th Street is extended. headed by real estate developer Stella Travel Services and leading also have views of planes taking off new hotels and retail facilities Jeff Rostek, Vice President Jeff Hart becoming more prevalent on Paul Solomon, has completed the companies in the construction, and landing. Managing Director, Hyatt Regency General Manager, Los Angeles Marriott • Century Boulevard Streetscape Plan Implementation is not included as construction of 6171 Century, an travel, technology, finance, flight Century Boulevard. an EIR mitigation measure. 88,000-square foot creative office services, cell towers, and disaster Among the many amenities are Michael D’Amodio, Secretary Paul Solomon We have a strong, experienced building near LAX. relief industries artful, modern common areas, General Manager, Embassy Suites LAX – North Principal, 6171 Century LLC • Pedestrian Bridge over : EIR states that crossing ample parking, covered bicycle leadership team led by our will be either “at-grade” (which exists today) or a future bridge. The property is the first creative “The LAX area is attracting storage and shower, best-in-class Executive Director Laurie Hughes. Gateway is advocating for a bridge for safety and efficiency. office building to be developed in businesses because of its central technology connectivity, and on- Board of Directors Laurie has built a solid foundation for our organization over the the LAX submarket of Los Angeles, Westside location where rents are site sandwich shop and cocktail Phil Baxter, General Manager Peter Kolla, General Manager • Clarification regarding the number of spaces and where LAWA years and has positioned our BID the company said. the lowest in the submarket and bar. The Westin Los Angeles Airport Four Points by Sheraton employees will park after LAMP implementation. neighboring cities like El Segundo to capitalize on opportunities in the LAX community for many The building is 100% leased, and and Playa Vista,” Solomon said in a The Original Rinaldi’s, a restaurant Grant Coonley, General Manager Israel Mora, General Manager • Law Enforcement and Fire Protection: Despite over 10 million new years to come. LAX will continue statement. “What has been missing featuring Italian sub sandwiches Hilton LAX Courtyard by Marriott LAX square feet being added for LAMP facilities no mention is made of until now is a best-in-class creative and more, is under construction to be an economic powerhouse additional police/fire personnel and police/fire facilities. Both should that will afford our member redevelopment with abundant and and is expected to open in spring, Reggie Dominique, General Manager Matt Seymour, General Manager be a required mitigation under the EIR. businesses much success. We nearby amenities.” 2017; while Bar None, a cocktail bar Renaissance Los Angeles Airport The Parking Spot that will feature live music, will be will continue to leverage our • The DEIR has not properly evaluated the impacts related to well-established market position Tenants have access to a string of under construction shortly and is Jerry Easley, General Manager William Sinclair, General Manager ambulance, fire and police response times to businesses in the and strong relationships to creative-style amenities, including expected to open by April or May, The Holiday Inn LAX Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel Gateway area. private showers, bicycle storage 2017. foster continued development and growth in our business Paul Gibbs, General Manager Val Velasco, Commissioner • Future land uses do not include private commercial parking facilities, community. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Hotel Los Angeles World Airports so Gateway is requesting this inclusion as a possible land use. I wish all of you and happy and 6171 CENTURY prosperous new year! 6171 Century Boulevard MORE ABOUT LAMP Los Angeles, CA 90045 Charles A. Bassett For more information about the Landside Access Modernization President of the Board Plan (LAMP) and a complete copy of the Draft Environmental Impact www.6171century.com Report, please visit www.connectinglax.com/draft.html