HOLMBY NEWS
July 15, 2016

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  Wilshire Blvd. Resurfacing – This Weekend
2.  Update on Helicopter Noise
3.  Metro Construction Field Work
4.  HPOZ Workshop and Public Hearing
5.  Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  WILSHIRE BLVD. RESURFACING – THIS WEEKEND

The City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Street Services will cold plane and resurface the street on Wilshire Blvd., from Beverly Glen Blvd. to Westwood Blvd.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the scheduled working hours (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM).  The public is advised to use Santa Monica Boulevard or other alternate routes.

• Saturday, July 16, 2016, to Sunday, July 17, 2016:
  Wilshire Blvd., from Beverly Glen Blvd. to Manning Ave.

• Saturday, July 23, 2016 to July 24, 2016:
  Wilshire Blvd., from Manning Ave. to Westwood Blvd.:
  
  

2.  UPDATE ON HELICOPTER NOISE

FROM:  Roy Meals, Board Member, Los Angeles Area Helicopter Noise Coalition

This spring, the Los Angeles City Council approved (12 “yes” votes, including Paul Koretz, and zero “no” votes (3 members were absent)) and Mayor Garcetti signed a resolution urging action by the FAA to adopt Special Federal Aviation Regulations to reduce helicopter noise in Los Angeles County. The cities of Lomita, West Hollywood, Hermosa Beach, and Burbank and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments have also sent supporting letters to the FAA urging them to take action.

Recently, the FAA announced that it would fund WebTrak for another year (through June 30, 2017), tacitly agreeing that helicopter disturbances over Los Angeles County are a big problem. Zip code 90024 consistently ranks in the top 3-4 zip codes for disturbances reported weekly. Zip code 90049 ranks closely behind.

Remember, the vast majority of disturbances over Westwood are tourist helicopters sightseeing the Getty, UCLA, the Playboy and Spelling mansions, then flying east to view the Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood sign, and Griffith Park. Even emergency helicopters should “fly neighborly.” Many don’t.

You can report helicopter disturbances to the FAA three ways:

1. Smart phone app: HeliTracker, which is free and which is the easiest way to report noise disturbances. See demonstration at www.helitracker.org
2.  Online Website: http://heli-noise-la.com/webtrak/
3.  Automated phone:  Call (424) 348-HELI (4354) and follow the voice prompts

More info at:  http://lahelicopternoise.org/

Thank you.

3.  METRO CONSTRUCTION FIELD WORK

Metro contractors are performing field work as part of the planning for Section 3 of the Purple Line Extension. The work will include drilling of soil borings, groundwater monitoring well installation, testing and monitoring to gather further information about the geological conditions.

The field work will be performed on week days and week ends in various areas in and around Westwood and Century City, including:

• East side of Comstock Ave., between Santa Monica Blvd. and Eastborne Ave.
• Santa Monica Blvd. (Frontage Road) between Comstock Ave. and Benecia Ave.
• Beverly Glen Boulevard, Eastborne Avenue to Holman Avenue.
• Santa Monica Boulevard at Beverly Glen Boulevard.

4.  HPOZ WORKSHOP & PUBLIC HEARING

The HPOZ workshop with L.A. City Planners last night was well attended.  For those of you that were unable to attend, here is some of the information that was handed out:

HPOZ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Please come to the next LA City HPOZ Open House and
ask any and all questions.

Thursday, July 28th
Open House 6 – 7 pm; Hearing; 7 – 9 pm
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard Ave. @ Westholme

5.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE – CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

Westwood Village’s Cinema Under The Stars is back this summer with three classic family friendly movies.

Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in this unique outdoor setting. Each movie screening is open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up ahead of time to stake out a prime spot for the show. Tickets are not required to attend.

6.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

FLOWER DELIVERY ERROR – FOR CATHY

I received a lovely orchid plant left at my front door. However it is not for me.  Note reads:

Dear Cathy,
In appreciation…….etc.
FROM: Temple Emanuel

If you are Cathy,
Please contact: Ellie Weintraub  at ellie95@aol.com

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SEEKING GUEST ROOM

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SEEKING GUTTER REPAIR

I am looking for a qualified person to repair small gutters. Please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org