HOLMBY NEWS
September 18, 2015
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Drought-Tolerant Parkway Landscaping
2. New Stop Signs and 25 MPH Signs
3. School Bus Safety at Holmby Park
4. Car Break-In on Loring
5. Upcoming Community Events
6. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7. Resident Ads
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. DROUGHT-TOLERANT PARKWAY LANDSCAPING
In an effort to save water during the drought, HWPOA formed a committee recently to research alternative landscaping options for neighborhood parkways (the strip of grass/plants between the sidewalk and the street). The committee has completed their research, and their recommendations can be found here:
Please note, it is still important to water the trees on your parkway. Trees still need water, even in the drought, and can die or become unsafe if not cared for properly. A tree on Beverly Glen recently fell over as a result of not being properly watered.
2. NEW STOP SIGNS AND 25 MPH SIGNS
COMING SOON to Holmby Westwood:
Additional STOP signs and 25 MPH signs
Over the past several years, our residents have complained about cut-through traffic on our residential streets. Sunset traffic is heavy as is Beverly Glen and Hilgard during rush hours. Speeding cars present a safety issue and, in some cases, make pulling out of your driveway difficult. The association has taken your email suggestions to the Dept. of Transportation. Not all requests could be approved as they did not conform to DOT’s guidelines and restrictions.
DOT has approved additional STOP signs for the following locations where they will be installed in the coming months:
- Bainbridge westbound at Woodruff
- Malcolm and Weyburn, east and westbound
- Conway at Comstock
- Lomond northbound at Dalehurst
- Loring, north and southbound at Charing Cross
In addition, 25 MPH speed limit signs will be posted throughout the neighborhood, reminding drivers to slow down.
3. SCHOOL BUS SAFETY AT HOLMBY PARK
With school back in session, we have received complaints about safety issues around Holmby Park during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times. Some parents and students are not following safety rules, creating a dangerous and noisy situation.
We have notified the LAPD, who in turn notified the West Traffic Division’s Community Traffic Services Unit (CTSU) for monitoring and enforcement when appropriate. The CTSU can also be reached directly at 213-473-0215. West Los Angeles Area Patrol Officers will monitor when available.
For more information about CTSU, please click here:
http://lapdonline.org/west_traffic/content_basic_view/24671
4. CAR BREAK-IN ON LORING
A resident on the 400 block of Loring reported that his locked Lexus was broken into somewhere between 4pm, Saturday, Sep 12 and 10am on Sunday, Sep 13th. No damage done to the car but they took a GoPro camera buried at the bottom of the center console. The theft was reported to the West LA Police.
5. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Coastal Cleanup Day – Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Hit the beach to participate in the annual Coastal Cleanup Day. There are dozens of spots along our own coastline where the cleanup will take place. If you’d like to come out and join the fun, just click here to find a location near you.
Westwood Library Used Book Sale – Saturday, Sept. 19th, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, the Friends of Westwood Library will be holding a used book sale. Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends! We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s. We’ll also be selling bookplates to add to the collection of our Library books.
Westwood LA – Documentary Screening – Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7:00 PM, at Vintage Westwood Horizons (947 Tiverton Ave.). RSVP 310-341-4364. Come see a film about one of Los Angeles’ great Westside neighborhoods. For more information, please click here:
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
SUB-ZERO REPAIR
Seeking recommendations for sub-zero repair. Thank you. tracypenhas@hotmail.com
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SEEKING CONTRACTOR/MASONRY EXPERT
Looking for a licensed contractor / masonry expert. Thank you.
Sharonay@gmail.com
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SEEKING TREE SERVICE COMPANY
Looking for a reputable tree service company. Thank you.
Sharonay@gmail.com
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PART-TIME SALES POSITION
I sell costume designer jewelry and evening bags at charity events and am seeking someone to assist me on a part-time basis…have fun and earn some extra income! Please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.
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SEEKING PART-TIME DRIVER
I am looking for a driver to drive me from Westwood to Beverly Hills to run errands. Work hours are approximately 2-4 hours per day, 1 to 5 days per week (Monday-Friday). Must have perfect driving record. May drive my car if you qualify for my insurance; otherwise may drive your own car if it is safe. Please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.
8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org