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Holmby News 9-11-20

September 11, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 11, 2020

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

1. LADWP Power Outages & Notifications
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. COVID Contact Tracing – SafePass Mobile App
4. Speed Hump Applications
5. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
6. St. Albans Church – Homeless Issues
7. Scooters at Holmby Park
8. Post Office Mailboxes
9. Urgent Call – 2020 Census Deadline
10. LAPD Blood Drive
11. Police Reform – Community Forums
12. Mayor’s Youth Council
13. Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
14. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LADWP POWER OUTAGES & NOTIFICATIONS

From the LADWP:

LADWP crews have restored power to the remaining customers affected by power outages caused by the record-breaking heat storm over the Labor Day weekend. In the event that any customer is still be experiencing either low voltage/dim lights or an outage, please check your circuit breakers. If the problem is still not resolved please call us at 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397) so we can dispatch a crew to investigate.

We want to thank both our incredible crews, who worked 16-hour shifts around the clock to restore power, and you, our customers, who were affected by outages. We appreciate your patience as we, along with other utilities in Southern California, responded to this major incident which affected our local distribution grid. Over the coming days, our crews will continue working to make permanent repairs in areas where temporary repairs were made to restore power more quickly.

LADWP POWER OUTAGE NOTIFICATION SERVICE
LADWP has created a power outage notification service which allows LADWP customers to receive texts or emails when a power outage is reported in their neighborhood. In addition to alerts about a power outage, the DWP will also notify residents about estimated times for repairs and service restoration. Customers have the option to choose between English and Spanish alerts, and anyone can enroll in up to three neighborhoods within LADWP’s service area.

Customers can sign up through their LADWP account on www.ladwp.com/outages by clicking on the “Subscribe for Outage Alerts” button and following the prompts. For a short video explaining how to enroll, click here.

Customers are encouraged to report outages as soon as they occur using LADWP’s improved web-based outage management system at www.ladwp.com/outages, or by calling LADWP’s Customer Service department at 1-800-DIAL-DWP. The most up-to-date information on power outages can be found on LADWP’s website or on Twitter (@LADWP).

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 200813713
HOLMBY AV & WILSHIRE BL | 8/29/2020 @ 5:50 PM

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Pete Ojeda, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station – 1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 36393@lapd.online
Website: www.lapdonline.org

3. COVID CONTACT TRACING – SAFEPASS MOBILE APP

LA County and local city leaders recently announced a partnership with SafePass, a mobile app that provides contact tracing capabilities for individuals throughout LA County. SafePass will allow LA County users to self-report their symptoms for COVID-19 and receive notifications and alerts directly from the LA County Department of Public Health.

All contact tracing data is: anonymous, private, encrypted, and deleted after 30 days by Citizen. Additionally, SafePass:

Tracks any close contacts with other users & alerts them to potential exposures.Any users who have meaningful contact with another user (who later tests positive for COVID-19) will receive a notification to get tested.
Offers immediate access to eligible users for a free at-home testing kit for those who have been notified of exposure through the app; and
Provides up-to-date information about all active testing sites in LA County (terms & conditions apply, see citizen.com/tracing/tests).

The Citizen SafePass mobile app complements existing local COVID-19 response efforts in LA County by introducing this innovative tool that ramps up the critical contact tracing process. LA County residents are encouraged to download SafePass to expand local efforts to track COVID-19 for L.A. County’s 10 million residents. To learn more about SafePass, visit citizen.com/safepass.

4. SPEED HUMP APPLICATIONS

The Speed Hump Program opens up a review cycle every 6 months to accept the “Step 1” of the application process for speed humps. The next speed hump application window will open Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00 am.and the application will close when 450 applications (30 in each council district) have been submitted. For more information and to apply for speed humps on your street, please visit the LADOT Speed Humps Request page.

Please note that Council Offices aren’t involved in the selection process and that not every application is approved due to limited budget resources.

5. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

The Council Office has notified us that parking will be relaxed in our community during the upcoming Jewish holidays. For a complete list of dates and locations where the parking rules will be relaxed, please CLICK HERE.

Please note that portions of Strathmore and Westholme near Hillel will not have relaxed parking, per Hillel’s conditional use permit.

We wish you a happy and sweet New Year! L’ Shanah Tovah!

6. ST. ALBANS CHURCH – HOMELESS ISSUES

HWPOA was recently notified of issues related to homeless on Hilgard, specifically near St. Albans Church (at Westholme). We contacted the church and learned that due to the pandemic, St. Albans is closed most of the time and security has not been employed.

ACS Security was contacted and they have generously agreed to patrol St. Albans at a minimal cost. HWPOA has agreed to take care of security costs for one year.

Our thanks to ACS for their generous offer to assist in keeping St. Albans and our neighborhood safe!

7. SCOOTERS AT HOLMBY PARK

We have received reports of children riding scooters on the walking path at Holmby Park. This activity is prohibited for the safety of all park users. People have been injured because others have disregarded park rules.

Riding bikes, scooters, skateboards, or skating are not allowed in or around the perimeter of the park. Park rules are posted on walkways and on sign posts throughout the park.

Please inform your children, nannies and anyone in your household who use Holmby Park to be aware of these issues. Thank you.

8. POST OFFICE MAILBOXES

We have received reports that there are now two drive-by mailboxes installed at the Federal Building. The label says there will be one pick-up a day at 3 pm, Mon-Sat.

One drive-through mailbox has also been reinstalled at the Barrington Post Office.

We hope to see other “corner mailboxes” return to the neighborhood as well.

We have also learned that the Post Office on Gayley at Weyburn has extended its lease for 10 years. Free two-hour parking is available at the Broxton Parking Lot, just a short block away.

9. URGENT CALL – 2020 CENSUS DEADLINE

September 30th is the last day to respond to the 2020 Census. There are less than 20 days left!

The 2020 Census, a regional tally of the population of the United States, will determine how congressional seats are apportioned as well as how federal dollars are distributed to state and local governments for education, healthcare, housing, and social safety net programs for the next 10 years.

Time is running out and there is no time like the present to make sure your census household information is submitted! The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and can be accessed by clicking on this link:

Take the 2020 Census

10. LAPD BLOOD DRIVE

Please Donate and “Keep The Beat” !!!
LAPD West Los Angeles Station Blood Drive

DATE:
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LOCATION:
Bloodmobile in front of the station at
1663 Butler Ave., LA 90025

FLYER – LAPD West LA Station Blood Drive

11. POLICE REFORM – COMMUNITY FORUMS

Members of the Board of Police Commissioners, in conjunction with the Advisory Committee on Building Trust and Equity, are conducting virtual community forums on police reform. The forum series is aimed at listening to ideas and suggestions for police reform. The recommendations will be used by the Police Commission and the Advisory Committee in building a roadmap for continued police reform.

All meetings take place on Zoom. Information to attend each session is usually issued the day before each forum through a press release, which can be found here as they are available: http://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom

Forums are planned for the following Thursday afternoons in September and October:

September 17, 2020, 4:00pm
September 24, 2020, 4:00pm
October 1, 2020, 4:00pm

Members of the public wishing to provide specific proposals on police reform may also submit their written ideas, of a maximum of two pages, to:

PoliceCommissionAdvisoryCommittee@LAPD.online

12. MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL

Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Youth Council empowers members to advocate for youth causes by giving them a voice in City Hall. It also helps develop the leaders of tomorrow. For the 2020-21 school year, the MYC will be conducted virtually.

Application Deadline: September 30

For more information on joining the MYC, please visit https://www.lamayor.org/MYC.

13. DECORATE YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

HWPOA would like to support Kringle Displays, who has been decorating HWPOA’s July 4th events at Holmby Park for the past five years. Kringle Displays has been providing personalized seasonal, holiday and event decor for estates and businesses for over 25 years.

https://www.facebook.com/kringledisplays/

14. 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
Pay Membership Dues: https://hwpoa.square.site/

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 9-4-20

September 4, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 4, 2020

Due to the heatwave, a Flex Alert has been issued for the holiday weekend. Stay safe, stay cool and conserve electricity to help prevent potential power outages.

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. Hair Salons & Barbershops
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Garbage Collection & Metro Service Changes
5. Noise on Sundays – Mobile Car Wash
6. Westwood Village
7. Housing Bill SB 1120
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Due to social distancing restrictions, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2. HAIR SALONS & BARBERSHOPS

Effective September 2, hair salons & barbershops can re-open for indoor services at 25% occupancy, provided they are in full compliance with the County’s protocols – which include physical distancing and face coverings for both employees and customers, among other requirements.

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON (ADW) (likely to produce great bodily injury)
Incident #: 200813465
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 8/28/2020 @ 6:00 AM

4. GARBAGE COLLECTION & METRO SERVICE CHANGES

Due to the Labor Day holiday this Monday, trash collection and Metro services have announced the following schedule changes:

Trash collection next week will be postponed by one day.
On Monday, Sept. 7, Metro service will operate on Sunday/Holiday schedule. This means that buses that do not operate on Sundays will not run on Monday.

5. NOISE ON SUNDAYS – MOBILE CAR WASH

Many homeowners enjoy and cherish Sunday as a “quiet day” in the neighborhood. However, we have received complaints from homeowners regarding noise from mobile car washes. The equipment used to wash cars can be very loud and sound like a high-pitched chain saw.

If you utilize a mobile car wash to come to your home, please be aware of the concerns of your neighbors and consider switching your car wash to another day of the week. Thank you.

6. WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Dear homeowner,

It’s important that you participate in decisions that are forthcoming in your neighborhood because, if for no other reason, it affects the value of your property. In the late 1920’s, Westwood Village was established to serve the shopping needs of the new university and the surrounding residential communities. Over the years, the Village has changed, with our needs being a much reduced consideration of the Village property owners. As we try to bring families back to Westwood, changes will occur in the planning, the infrastructure, uses, and transportation. The Board will keep you updated and we welcome your thoughts and comments. Please email hwpoa@aol.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Westwood Village is managed by a Business Improvement District (BID), better known as the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA). Its charge has always been Clean, Safe, and Beautiful. Something went horribly wrong. The pandemic certainly did not contribute to a healthier village but the decline over the past decades has been noteworthy. Too many food uses and not enough mouths to feed forced some of the multiple pizza restaurants, noodle restaurants, and fast food restaurants to close. The lack of daytime parking has discouraged many nearby residents and forced them to shop elsewhere. The property owners, to my knowledge, have never met to discuss the kind of village only they have the ability to define. Westwood Village needs a balance that serves communities that together make up Westwood.

There is a strong disconnect between those who own homes in the surrounding residential community and those who work or attend school in Westwood. That is why the Specific Plan that governs Westwood addresses a “balanced mix of uses” and a village that serves the surrounding residential community as well as students, faculty, staff, and nearby employees. Until that is addressed, there will be no solution to a community friendly, well used shopping, dining, and entertainment district.

Many years ago when the village had a single owner, it was managed like a shopping mall. It had several drugstores, several groceries, several shoe and speciality stores, student stores, banks, sit-down restaurants, entertainment venues, jewelry stores, and print shops. In other words, one owner could control a balanced mix of uses to serve the surrounding community. Today, there are more than 60 property owners with no unified vision. Another pizza or sub sandwich food use is acceptable as long as it pays the rent. Six months later, the business is closed and a different establishment appears. During the year 2018-2019, Westwood Village lost 25 restaurants – they were on every corner and mid block.

Some of our residents have taken one or two surveys about the Village as the city tries to plan for a healthier shopping/ dining/ entertainment experience. Jann Williams, a HWPOA Board member, chairs our Westwood Village Committee and, with her members, studied the history of the commercial area, its uses then and now, its parking, infrastructure and Village property ownership. A letter from HWPOA was sent to the Planning Dept. of the city, addressing parking and restaurant use based on her committee’s findings. A second letter was sent to the WVIA. Handicap parking abuse that takes up over 40% of on-street parking meters must be addressed at the state level.

One of the principles of the existing Westwood Village Specific Plan is to “permit, encourage, and facilitate the provision of basic services and amenities (in particular, short term daytime parking and pedestrian amenities) that will permit the Village to function as a shopping area.” The letter to the WVIA states that there is an interest in more up-scale shops and children related retail. Another stated interest is to maintain the historic structures which give Westwood Village a distinctive character. There are incentives to rehabilitate and use these buildings in order to maintain their profitability.

Ultimately, there will be no resolution to the issues confronting the Village unless the city makes the homeowner community an equal partner in moving this forward. We want to see Westwood thrive and Holmby Westwood POA can help in the revitalization process. Our residents have made a huge investment in Westwood. The Village needs to step up and the WVIA needs to pay greater attention to the details to improve Westwood Village for all of us who have a stake in its survival.

Sandy Brown

7. HOUSING BILL SB 1120

State Senate Bill 1120, an effort to allow duplexes on most California single family lots died early Monday morning, Aug. 31st. Interestingly, it passed the Assembly late Monday night but died when the year’s legislative session came to an end (at midnight) before the Senate could take it up for a vote. The HWPOA Board of Directors voted to oppose SB 1120 because it would forever change single family neighborhoods across the state.

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

VIRTUAL AFTER-SCHOOL CAMP – UCLA Recreation is offering virtual after-school camps for kids ages 4-13. Some of the camp options include Ecosystem Explorers, Bruin Cuisine and and Little Bruin Book Club.

Fall camps begin September 14. Registration is now open!

Learn more about Virtual After School Camps

UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN – To our Holmby Westwood neighbors, we were deeply saddened to close the Botanical Garden to the public a few weeks ago. We will continue to work to get the Garden reopened for our neighbors as soon as possible as we know how important access to nature is, especially during these strange times. In the meantime, we welcome you to join us for a variety of virtual autumn events in the Garden focused around the arts.

Click here for information about upcoming virtual events

Telluric Vibrations Sci Art Festival
September 9th-13th
Botanical Art: A Continuing Tradition (public lecture) with Artist Deborah Shaw
Thursday, September 24th, 5:00pm – Zoom
Nature Journaling Workshop with Artist Deborah Shaw
Saturday, October 10th, 10:00am – Zoom

9. 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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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.

10. RESIDENT ADS

GARDENER RECOMMENDATION

Hello,
After searching for the perfect Gardener I finally found Juan!! Please interview him and you too will like him.

Juan Antonio Salas
(323) 578-3048

He actually gets the job done and breaks down the estimates. He is honest and fair!

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GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH A CHRONIC LUNG CONDITION

I host a meeting every other month for people with chronic lung conditions other than TB or cancer. It’s a very informal support and information group, free of charge, which has been ongoing for about 15 years. The meetings bring together people who all share a common health problem, so we can feel completely comfortable talking about our lung issues in a warm, supportive environment. Each of us has a history of diagnosis, treatment, and day-to-day experience that is very helpful for answering our questions and getting the benefit of people’s personal experience. Even with the best of doctors, this is an invaluable service.

We are affiliated with a national non-profit organization, NTM Info & Research (NTMir), formed on behalf of patients with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease for the purpose of patient support, medical education, and research. The organization comprises patients, physicians and other medical practitioners, and researchers.

Our group is open to all and, due to the coronavirus, the next meeting will be on Zoom, Monday, September 7 at 1:00. Here is the link to participate: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81486037840

Please feel free to contact me for more information. I look forward to speaking with you and meeting you on Zoom.

Andrea Smith, ablsmith@dock.net; 310-470-8343 (home); 310-770-5674 (cell)

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-28-20

August 28, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 28, 2020

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

1. Shooting in Westwood Village
2. Coyote Alert
3. L.A. Homeless Services (LAHSA) Report
4. Online School – Internet Safety
5. Heather Taylor Home – Masks for All
6. Metro Survey
7. Westwood Village Restaurants
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. SHOOTING IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

From the KTLA News:

Westwood cafe shooting leaves 1 critically wounded
by: Nisha Gutierrez-Jaime, Erin Myers
Saturday, August 22, 2020

One person was critically injured early Saturday when shots were fired outside a cafe in Westwood, police said.

The shooting happened around 3:50 a.m. in front of a cafe in the 900 block of Broxton Street, the Los Angeles Police Department told KTLA.

At least one suspect fled after shooting multiple rounds at the victim.

Video from the scene showed tables set up outside of the Habibi Cafe and two SUVs out front with visible damage, though it is unclear exactly where the shooting took place.

Employees of the Habibi Cafe told KTLA they heard shots being fired and said a few people were dining outside the restaurant at the time. The cafe is open 24 hours and is a family-run business, according to employees.

First-responders transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition, police said. His identity was not released.

LAPD did not provide information about a suspect or suspects. No other details were released.

Video from KTLA News

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Note: This is the 2nd shooting at this site. In 2005, Christmas morning, a fatal shooting occurred at Habibi Cafe.

2. COYOTE ALERT

Over the last week or so, we have received reports of coyote sightings in nearby neighborhoods. This is a good reminder to take safety precautions for potential encounters with coyotes.

The following Safety Tips are from the LA Animal Services website. You can also download a more detailed Coyote Brochure

DETERRENTS & HOME SAFETY

Trash cans should be securely fastened so wildlife is not invited to feed from them. Ammonia or pepper sprinkled in the trash may also discourage a scavenging coyote.
Remove pet food dishes when your pet has finished eating and do not leave food outside. Pick ripe fruit and clean rotten produce off the ground.
Trim hedges and clear brush from under trees and around your home so the coyotes do not have a hiding place.
Special coyote fencing is available and can be found online.
Close off crawl spaces under porches, decks and sheds. Coyotes use such areas for resting and raising young.
Keep your property well lit at night, especially when you go out with your dog for the last potty break before bed.

COYOTE ENCOUNTERS – KEEP CHILDREN & PETS SAFE

Small animals and children should not be left outside unattended if there are coyotes in your area. Never leave small children and pets unattended outdoors even if your yard is fenced.
Walk your dog on a leash at all times — not only is it the law, but it will keep your pet safe. Do not allow your dog to interact or “play” with a coyote.
If you see coyotes, make loud noises and scare them away: bang pots and pans, use a whistle, etc. BUT, they are smart and you cannot keeping making the same noise and expect the coyotes to fall for the same trick over and over.
When you are walking your dog in areas known to have coyotes, you can carry a loud whistle or even an umbrella that you can open and close rapidly to scare them away. Unlike the approach with an aggressive dog, you can raise your arms above your head and stomp your feet while shouting at the coyote to scare them away.
Bring cats and dogs inside at night.
Feeding wildlife is illegal! Do not approach or feed wild animals, including coyotes. It is unsafe and a violation of the law.

3. L.A. HOMELESS SERVICES (LAHSA) REPORT

From City Councilmember Paul Koretz:

As the City works to create a program to house more of the homeless in response to the LA Alliance for the Homeless lawsuit, one of the challenges are those who refuse assistance. The willingness of persons living in encampments and elsewhere on the streets of the city to be relocated into housing or shelter, reunited with family members or friends, or other options, will be a crucial component of any success the program achieves. To help work towards the goal of housing more homeless individuals, Councilmember Koretz introduced a motion so the City can learn more about the experience of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and its community partners in winning the confidence of persons experiencing homelessness, so we can get more of them to accept help.

The motions request that officials from LAHSA make a presentation to the full City Council on its outreach experiences with persons living unsheltered or unhoused in the city in terms of establishing lines of communication, providing services and relocating them to appropriate shelter or housing, including the number and percentage of persons who reject services or housing or both.

This research is crucial so that we are sure that we understand the reality of the situation and the challenges we face. We hope this will lead to a more effective effort to end homelessness in our city.

4. ONLINE SCHOOL – INTERNET SAFETY

From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information section:

If you have kids in school, there’s a good chance they’re kicking off their school year…in your living room. All the while, you might be working away, yourself, in some carved out corner at home.

The start of a new school year is a good time to double-check your online set-up at home, since lots of people might depend on it. Taking a few minutes to check your systems now can save you from even bigger headaches later on.

CLICK HERE for a list of a few things to check or consider.

5. HEATHER TAYLOR HOME – MASKS FOR ALL

Heather Taylor Home
located in Westwood Village at 1101 Glendon Ave.

Help support our Masks for All Initiative!

With our #Masksforall initiative we promise to donate 10 masks when you buy a pack of 10! We have sold over 90,000 masks and are on our way to donating the same amount to those in need. Help us keep the ball rolling!

Masks for All – Click Here

6. METRO SURVEY

Metro Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Questionnaire:

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, public outreach for the Metro 2021 fiscal budget was temporarily put on hold in mid-March. We are now continuing to solicit meaningful input from the public and stakeholders through questionnaires, community meetings, a public hearing, email and written comments.

In the last 25 years, we’ve made progress in creating more transportation options for everyone. But there is still more to do. We are listening to you, LA. Tell us what you’d like to see more from us.

Metro Budge Questionnaire

7. WESTWOOD VILLAGE RESTAURANTS

Restaurants and cafes in Westwood Village now offer safe outdoor dining through the LA Al Fresco program. Grab a cup of coffee or a lovely meal outside at any number of Village eateries. You can also support local Westwood Village restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery:

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

L.A. ZOO – REOPENING!
After closing for 166 days due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Los Angeles Zoo is reopening to the public. Changes to zoo protocols include limited capacity, timed-ticketed entry and the closure of indoor and high-touch spaces, including Papiano Playpark, the contact yard at the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo and the Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel.

General admission and member tickets must be reserved online. More information can be found at lazoo.org/reopening.

BUTTERFLY PAVILION – NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County announced that it will open its Butterfly Pavilion and parts of its nature gardens starting on Sept. 11 for three days each week, Friday to Sunday. Previews for members will take place this weekend, Aug. 28-30, and over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7. CLICK HERE for more information.

9. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

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.

10. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSE RENTAL

House rental needed near UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. A friend’s 6-year-old daughter miraculously survived emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor at UCLA. Now the family needs to find housing while their little girl recovers at UCLA over the next month.

They are looking for a 3-bedroom home or guest house within a 20 minute drive. They are a wonderful, responsible family.

If you know of anything, even a house sitting situation, please email Tiffanie @ hollysheroes2020@gmail.com

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 8 (Online Video Conference)
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-21-20

August 21, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 21, 2020

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

1. New & Improved Covid-19 Website
2. Conserve Energy During Heatwave
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Post Office Complaints
5. Relaxed Parking Enforcement
6. UCLA Fall Update – Remote Instruction
7. UCLA Faculty Center Renovation
8. 2020 Census -Deadline is Approaching
9. 99 Ranch Market Coming to Westwood
10. Activities & Things to Do
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. NEW & IMPROVED COVID-19 WEBSITE

If you haven’t visited LA County’s Department of Public Health’s (DPH) COVID-19 Website recently, you’re missing out on a new, more intuitive platform connecting you to the latest COVID-19 data, protocols and guidance.

Whether you’re a business owner, essential worker or a resident of LA County, we want to make sure you have all the critical information you and your community needs. Ready to see what we’re talking about?

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus

2. CONSERVE ENERGY DURING HEATWAVE

As Southern California continues to experience extreme heat, LADWP is calling on customers to continue conserving energy to help the state gird and reduce the strain on neighborhood distribution systems.

Here are a few simple steps to take to save energy and beat the summer heat:

Adjust AC thermostats to 78 degrees, if health permits
Limit use of major appliances during peak hours of the day. Use washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners and other heavy appliances in the early morning or late evening hours.
Turn off lights and other electrical equipment when not in use.
Unplug “energy vampires” like cell phone chargers, microwave ovens and other appliances that use energy even when not in use.
Close blinds and drapes.
Use fans when possible to keep cool.
DO NOT charge electric vehicles.
Turn off pool pumps.

For more energy saving tips, visit LADWP’s Saving Tips page or www.flexalert.org/save-energy.

In case of a power outage, report it through www.ladwp.com/outages or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 200813095
10800 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 8/19/2020 @ 3:00 AM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 200813117
10800 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 8/18/2020 @ 5:00 PM

4. POST OFFICE COMPLAINTS

Many residents are having significant delays receiving medicine, experiencing stolen mail, identity theft and disappearing post office boxes.

Congressman Ted Lieu is our Federal Rep and his team manages casework related to Federal issues, like the post office. If you are having issues and would like their assistance, please contact Janet Turner (see info below) and be sure to fill out and send back the privacy release form which must have your actual “wet” signature, no e-signatures.

Janet Turner -Field Supervisor
Congressman Ted W.Lieu, CA 33
Janet.Turner@mail.house.gov
Office: 323-651-1040
Cell: 310-496-9896

Link to Privacy Release Form:
https://lieu.house.gov/sites/lieu.house.gov/files/Privacy%20Release%20Form%20for%20USPS%20-%2033rd%20District.pdf

5. RELAXED PARKING ENFORCEMENT

With residents spending more time at home, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has extended relaxed parking enforcement until October 1.

Relaxed enforcement is extended for the following categories:

Residential street sweeping
Expired registration
Overnight/Oversize parking districts
Peak/rush hour and gridlock zone parking restrictions
Ticket/tow for oversized/overnight parking

Enforcement continues for:

Metered parking
Time limits within preferential parking districts for vehicles without a valid or recently-expired permit
Posted time limit zones in residential and commercial areas
All posted Temporary No-Parking signs
Blocking emergency access areas
Colored curb zones
Parking restrictions for city-owned lots

For more information, visit LADOT’s website.

6. UCLA FALL UPDATE – REMOTE INSTRUCTION

UCLA has just announced that for the Fall quarter, they will shift to primarily remote instruction and greatly reduced on-campus housing.

To see the complete update, please click here:

UCLA Fall Update 2020

7. UCLA FACULTY CENTER RENOVATION

Last week, a construction fence was installed around the UCLA Faculty Club. UCLA is embarking on an ambitious project to improve the Faculty Center building.

UCLA Administration has pledged $10 million for a seismic and infrastructure project for the beloved mid-century modern structure. In addition, they will be improving the interior of the building with funds from donors.

For more information on the construction plans, please click here:

https://facultycenter.ucla.edu/Construction_Plans

8. 2020 CENSUS – DEADLINE IS APPROACHING

The U.S. Census Bureau recently announced that September 30, 2020 will be the last day to participate in the 2020 Census. CD5 Census numbers are low, and we will lose resources and benefits if we do not have robust responses.

So please be sure you and your friends and neighbors all respond to the Census here:

Take the 2020 Census

9. 99 RANCH MARKET COMING TO WESTWOOD

From the Century City/Westwood News:

The Asian grocery chain 99 Ranch Market is coming to the Westside, replacing a former Ross Dress for Less in Westwood.

The supermarket is opening a new location in Westwood, near UCLA, by 2021.

The grocery store will replace a former Ross Dress for Less at 1360 Westwood Boulevard and will have two floors spanning more than 45,000 square feet.

To read the complete article, please click HERE.

10. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Westwood Library Author Talk: Emil Draitser
Saturday, August 22 – 2:00–4:00pm

You won’t want to miss our Author Talk on Zoom this Saturday, August 22nd, at 2:00-4:00 p.m. Emil Draitser will be joined by Professor Konstantin Kustanovich to discuss his autobiographical novel Farewell, Mama Odessa, which tells the story of people fleeing antisemitism in Ukraine.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://lapl.zoom.us/j/94481586068?pwd=Q1V2a0pQUkZiWXdYOEFHOExIanNpUT09

Meeting ID: 944 8158 6068
Password: 853369

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-14-20

August 14, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 14, 2020

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

1. Heatwave – Statewide Flex Alert
2. Hand Sanitizer – Products to Avoid
3. Stan’s Donuts Location to Become Primo’s Donuts
4. Free Bulky Item Drop-Off Event
5. Westwood Village Showcase – House of Meatballs
6. Friendship Line – Resource for Older Adults
7. LAX Travelers’ Survey
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HEATWAVE – STATEWIDE FLEX ALERT

A heat wave is expected to hit Los Angeles starting Friday and through the weekend.

In response, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert asking all power customers to reduce energy use from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, August 14.

INFO: http://ow.ly/zsxW50AZ1UP

2. HAND SANITIZER – PRODUCTS TO AVOID

The FDA is advising the public not to use over 100 different hand sanitizers made by more than 20 companies.

Please check your hand sanitizer to ensure it is not made by a manufacturer on this list:

FDA Hand Sanitizer Updates

3. STAN’S DONUTS LOCATION TO BECOME PRIMO’S DONUTS

Fans were sad to learn in April that Westwood donut shop owner Stan Berman was retiring after 55 years, but now one of LA’s most historic donut shops, Primo’s Donuts on Sawtelle, is set to open this fall in the Westwood space vacated by Stan’s Donuts.

To read the complete article from Eater LA, please click here:

https://la.eater.com/2020/8/11/21363621/stans-donuts-westwood-new-owner-primos-donuts-opening-new

4. FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT

Do you have furniture, oversized toys, appliances, and other items to get rid of? It’s time to purge!

FREE bulky item drop off events are back! LASAN will be collecting bulky item waste at five locations around the City, this Saturday, August 15th.

If your bulky items are reusable, please attempt to find a second life for them before disposal. Otherwise, bring your bulky items to one of our participating yards on Saturday, August 15th from 8:00am – 4:30pm.

We will only be accepting bulky items… no building debris, concrete, dirt, asphalt or hazardous waste will be accepted. Nearby location:

West Los Angeles Yard
2027 Stoner Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90025

Flyer – Free Bulky Item Drop-Off 2020

Questions? Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Or visit lacitysan.org/bulky

5. WESTWOOD VILLAGE SHOWCASE – HOUSE OF MEATBALLS

The House of Meatballs is excited to partner with HWPOA and is appreciative of your support of businesses in Westwood Village.

House of Meatballs is offering a great dine-in special for all HWPOA members – 20% off all regular priced food and drinks. Just say “I Love Westwood!” Works for dine-in only and valid through Sept 30, 2020.

Come visit us in our brand new alfresco dining patio and wine garden!

About us: We are a fun little restaurant serving up great food and wines that’s approachable to all. We take pride in our pastas, meatballs and breads, and they are made fresh, in-house every day.

COVID: In the current COVID environment we have instituted very high COVID safety operating standards, which includes frequent cleaning and sanitization of all dining surfaces, properly distanced tables and wait staff with face masks, face guards and gloves.

6. FRIENDSHIP LINE – RESOURCE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Following social distancing recommendations such as not getting together with friends or family that don’t live with us can leave many people feeling isolated. This is especially true with older adults who may be living alone and have to be especially careful with their health. The resulting lack of social interaction can lead to anxiety or even depression. Fortunately there are a couple of resources for folks in this situation.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health has a warmline for older adults who need someone to talk to. They can call 1 (800) 854-7771 and select Option #2. Older adults who need crisis intervention should call the same number but select Option #1. This is the older adult hotline.

The State of California Institute on Aging also has a Friendship Line for Older Adults. The number is 1-888-670-1360, and it’s open 24/7!

7. LAX TRAVELERS’ SURVEY

LAX is conducting a survey about traveling safely during this challenging time, and your opinions and ideas can help them develop new and innovative ways to keep guests safe.

Please take this brief survey to provide feedback on how they can enhance your guest experience when traveling through LAX. The survey is open through Wednesday August 19th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LAXtravelSafely

8. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

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.

9. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR

We need a swimming instructor, who will come to our pool to teach our 4+ year old granddaughter who will visit for one week. She loves the water and has a strong desire to swim. She’s had prior instruction in a class but is not a swimmer yet.

Please send any personal recommendations to swy333@gmail.com. Thanks for your help.

10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 8-7-20

August 7, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 7, 2020

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. Please Wear a Mask Outside
3. Holmby Park – Bikes, Scooters & Dogs
4. Letter from Councilmember Paul Koretz
5. Get Ready to Vote
6. Youth Sports Leagues – Reopening Protocols
7. Relaxed Parking Enforcement
8. DMV News – Learner’s Permits & Drive Tests
9. West Nile Virus
10. Job Opportunities for LA Youth
11. Sarah Leonard Jewelers Vault Sale
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Due to social distancing restrictions, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2. PLEASE WEAR A MASK OUTSIDE

Earlier this week, a homeowner reported seeing a woman walking through the neighborhood without a mask. The woman passed by a group of children who were wearing masks. When the homeowner told her to please wear a mask, the woman was rude and defiant in response.

This type of scenario has occurred regularly in the neighborhood and throughout the area, including at Holmby Park. Angelenos are REQUIRED to wear face coverings when they leave their their homes and will be near other people.

Please do your part – WEAR A MASK

3. HOLMBY PARK – BIKES, SCOOTERS & DOGS

Holmby Park request from walkers:

Please do not let children ride bikes or scooters on the paths inside the park. There are elderly people walking with canes and walkers who do not have good balance. Some are hearing impaired and do not hear what might be coming from behind or have their head down and don’t see in front of them. Please be considerate and have the children use the outer sidewalk.

Also, please remember to keep your dog on a leash at all times.

Thank you!

4. LETTER FROM COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KORETZ

From City Councilmember Paul Koretz:

Over the course of the last few weeks, the Fifth Council District has become victim to gang-related violence, excessive house parties, and dangerous drag racing street takeovers. From the beginning, I have made clear my position of zero tolerance for this type of criminal behavior and I have asked for full enforcement by LAPD with prosecutions from the City Attorney.

Please see the complete letter from Councilmember Koretz regarding security issues in the District:

August 2020 5th District Crime Letter

5. GET READY TO VOTE

Due to public health concerns caused by COVID-19, every registered voter in California will receive a mail-in ballot in time for the November 2020 election. Voting from home will help protect yourself and others from the virus.

Check your mailbox! All LA County voters have been mailed a Vote by Mail Address Confirmation Card. If you’ve moved recently, please update your address by filling out the card and dropping it in the mail.

Please run through the checklist below to ensure all your information is up to date. If you see something that’s outdated, you can change it by going to lavote.net or calling 800-815-2666.

6. YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES – REOPENING PROTOCOLS

LA County’s Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a Reopening Protocol for Youth Sports Leagues in LA County. The recently issued protocol applies to:

recreational youth sports leagues
club sports
travel sports
and sports sponsored by private & public schools serving students in TK-12 schools

This protocol is not intended for adult sports leagues (including collegiate sports, or amateur adult sports), which must remain closed per the State Health Officer Order. Until further notice, all youth sports activities must also take place outdoors.

7. RELAXED PARKING ENFORCEMENT

In order to support Los Angeles residents as they stay safer at home, LADOT Parking Enforcement will extend current relaxed parking enforcement to Sunday, August 16th, and they will also extend the deadline for payment on existing parking fines. While residents are encouraged to pay any existing fines if they are able, there will be no increase in fines for failure to pay.

While certain parking regulations are relaxed, others remain enforced to ensure that emergency services and other city functions continue to operate. Please see the list below for full details regarding enforcement:

LADOT has relaxed enforcement for the following categories:

Residential street sweeping
Expired registration on a vehicle
Overnight/Oversize parking districts
Peak/rush hour and gridlock zone parking restrictions
No ticket/tow for abandoned vehicles and oversized/overnight parking
Vehicles displaying recently expired permits within preferential parking districts will have a two-week grace period following the expiration to renew

8. DMV NEWS – LEARNER’S PERMITS & DRIVE TESTS

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is extending driver’s license permits with an expiration date through November 30, 2020, to give student drivers more time to prepare for and schedule their behind-the-wheel drive test during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligible permits are extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application, whichever is earlier. The DMV previously extended permits expiring between March 1 and August 31, 2020. The DMV has alerted law enforcement of the extensions, which require no individual action on the part of drivers.

The DMV resumed behind-the-wheel drive tests with new health and safety protocols on June 26 and has rescheduled all appointments that had been canceled. The DMV has begun offering appointments for new behind-the-wheel tests at certain offices, but it will take some time to clear the testing backlog.

9. WEST NILE VIRUS

This week, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed 10 additional mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

“The increase in positive mosquito samples are a reminder that West Nile virus is endemic in Los Angeles County ,” said Mary-Joy Coburn, director of Community Affairs for GLACVCD. “Residents are urged to remove standing water from their property and wear repellent to protect against mosquito bites.”

10. JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LA YOUTH

Hire LA’s Youth Program of the City of LA is accepting applications for jobs this summer which will include virtual job opportunities and training. Applicants must be between the ages of 14-24 and live in the City of LA to be eligible.

For more information visit www.HireLAYouth.com.

11. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS VAULT SALE

HWPOA would like to support our local businesses in Westwood Village. For over seventy years, Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers has provided exceptional service, genuine concern, sound advice, and quality jewelry, which is central to their core values.

Shop in-store by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 310-208-3131.

Thank you for supporting local businesses during these challenging times.

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-31-20

July 31, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 31, 2020

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Earthquake Safety
3. Construction Noise on Sundays
4. DMV Updates
5. Have You Completed the Census?
6. Westwood Restaurants
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 200812272
LINDBROOK DR & MALCOLM AV | 7/22/2020 @ 7:00 PM

2. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

Early yesterday morning we were awakened by several earthquakes, which was a good reminder that we should prepare for disasters that may occur in Los Angeles.

A few years ago, HWPOA hosted a Disaster Preparedness presentation, with speakers from the LAFD and a geologist from UCLA. Videos of the presentation can be found on YouTube:

Part 1 – https://youtu.be/dxLoVloKvyw
Susan Reuben (HWPOA Vice President) discusses our neighborhood preparedness plans; Lt. Mark Akahoshi (LAFD Battalion Chief) discusses earthquake preparedness and the CERT training program.

Part 2 – https://youtu.be/8xaTlJEhM5s
Debbie Weiser (Geologist) discusses earthquake hazards in West Los Angeles, the “Big One”, and what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

Below, you will find links to a number of websites that may be helpful with earthquake preparedness and safety:

Ready LA: http://www.readyla.org/
CERT Los Angeles: http://www.cert-la.com/
Earthquake Country Alliance: http://www.earthquakecountry.org/
The Great ShakeOut: http://www.shakeout.org/
MyHazards: http://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/
Use this website to discover the hazards that exist in your area and learn how to reduce YOUR risk!

In addition, ShakeAlertLA is a mobile app that sends alerts to users within Los Angeles County that an earthquake of greater than magnitude 4.5 or level III intensity has been detected and that they may soon feel shaking. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and available in both English and Spanish. You can also use this app to prepare for an earthquake, get details on recent earthquakes, and find help after an earthquake.

3. CONSTRUCTION NOISE ON SUNDAYS

We have received comments from concerned neighbors regarding construction noise outside of the permitted construction hours. While homeowners may work on their own homes personally, hired construction workers may not make noise on Sundays.

If you are doing any sort of construction on your home, please be sure to follow the Los Angeles Municipal Code rules:

41.40 LAMC – Construction Noise
Allowable Construction Hours:
— Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
— Saturdays and National Holidays between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
— Sundays, no construction except for residents

4. DMV UPDATES

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging eligible Californians to renew their driver license online – including drivers whose temporary extensions expire July 31.

As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DMV issued temporary extensions to California drivers age 69 and younger with a noncommercial license expiring between March and July 2020. While that extension expires today, nearly all of these drivers can still avoid a trip to a DMV field office by renewing their license online – even if their renewal notice states an office visit is required.

For more information, please read the complete update here:
DMV Update 7-31-2020

5. HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE CENSUS?

LA County Health officials have sounded the alarm over current low census response rates that are putting LA County at risk of losing federal funding to respond to emergencies like COVID-19. Health officials are highlighting the COVID-19 crisis as an example of how important federal funding is to maintaining a strong local health care system.

LA County’s census response rate is 58.6% as of July 23, far behind the County’s goal of 100% participation. The U.S. Census Bureau, however, has extended the official deadline to participate in the census to October 31 in response to the evolving COVID-19 crisis. If you haven’t already done so, complete your census form now:

Online: LA County 2020 Census Website at census.lacounty.gov, which offers county-specific information in 16 languages; or the U.S. 2020 Census Website at my2020census.gov, which offers general information in 59 languages, including in-language guides
By phone, at 844-330-2020.
By mail, if you receive a paper form.

Remember, completing the census is private. Responses are protected by federal law, specifically Title 13 of the United States Code. They cannot be shared with any other government agencies or other entities, including your landlord. For more information, visit census.lacounty.gov.

6. WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com

7. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

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.

8. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING CAREGIVER

Wanted: Caregiver for an elderly woman, 5 days a week with Friday and Sunday off. Must drive. Cooking and light housekeeping. Lives on the Wilshire corridor. Must speak English and have good reference(s).

Contact: Claire at (310) 441-0332 Call ONLY on Fridays or Sundays.

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-24-20

July 24, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 24, 2020

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

1. COVID Testing at the VA
2. Housing Bills – Homeowner Alert
3. Scam Alert – COVID Contact Tracing
4. Census Reminder – It’s Not Too Late
5. Congressional App Challenge
6. Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
7. Westwood Restaurants – Al Fresco Dining
8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. COVID TESTING AT THE VA

The City of Los Angeles is providing free COVID-19 testing to ALL Los Angeles County residents, whether or not you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

https://corona-virus.la/test-center-directory

One homeowner went to the VA this week with her family and reported her experience:

When we attempted to make an appointment, the website only offered scheduling for the next 2 days but no appointments were available anywhere in Los Angeles. I checked the website every few hours until finally another day of scheduling opened up. Each person who registers needs to sign up with a different email address.

Our appointment at the VA was at 10:00 AM (first time slot of the day). We entered the VA from Sepulveda. They were set up for cars to zigzag in lines (like a ride at an amusement park) but we bypassed most of it because the line was short.

The staff were all very courteous and helpful. The test is a mouth swab and is very easy. It is helpful to watch the instructional video before arriving so we knew what to do. We were in-and-out in less than 30 minutes.

We were expecting results in 4-5 days but our results arrived about a day and a half later (we were “negative”!). All-in-all it was a very smooth process.

2. HOUSING BILLS – HOMEOWNER ALERT

There are 9 housing bills moving through the State Legislature that will:

effectively eliminate single-family zoning
increase housing density in urban areas without requiring essential supporting infrastructure
enable developers to build market-rate housing instead of affordable housing
replace local control over planning with “one size fits all” rules
eliminate current laws requiring public disclosure of the impact of projects and the opportunity for public input

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association represents 1100 single-family homes. The Board of Directors has taken a position to oppose SB 1120 that bans single-family zoning (see below). Perhaps you have read about the need in Los Angeles for affordable housing as opposed to housing at market rate. SB 1120 requires NO affordable units. The Board will discuss other relevant housing bills at our next meeting.

Please read about how these bills impact single-family neighborhoods and contact your legislator’s local office directly:

State Senator Ben Allen, District 26
310-318-6994 District Office
To send a message online:
https://sd26.senate.ca.gov/contact/message

State Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager, District 54
310-641-5410 District Office
To send a message online:
https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=AD54

LIVABLE CALIFORNIA LINK

3. SCAM ALERT – COVID CONTACT TRACING

It may not be a surprise, but scammers are posing as contact tracers to get your personal identifying information during the COVID-19 health crisis. They’re looking for social security numbers or financial information, such as your bank account number. If someone contacts you and asks for this personal information – they’re posing! HANG UP immediately.

Help your friends, parents or grandparents know legitimate contact tracers will contact you if you’ve: 1) tested positive for COVID-19 or 2) if you’ve been identified as a close contact of someone who’s tested positive. And when they ask you for information, they’ll ask for:

Your name.
Your date of birth.
Places you’ve been.
How you’re feeling.
The people you’ve been in contact with for more than 15 min., up to 48 hours before you had symptoms – OR – they’ll let you know if you may have been exposed to the virus & what you can do.

4. CENSUS REMINDER – IT’S NOT TOO LATE

Los Angeles has fallen behind, but you can help make sure we get the representation and resources we deserve. As of last week, only slightly more than half of Angelenos have completed the Census 2020 questionnaire – below national, state, and county response rate.

Our lower response rate means that when policymakers decide how to invest in communities, or how many representatives each community should have, the City of Los Angeles will receive less than we should. You can change that by completing the census and making sure your friends and family members have as well.

#BeCounted today by visiting:
https://my2020census.gov/

5. CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE

The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a public effort to encourage kids to learn how to code, through annual district-wide competitions hosted by Members of Congress for their district.

Congressional App Challenge Flyer

Do you want to create a game? Do you want to create an app to solve a problem? There is no limit to what you can create for the Congressional App Challenge.

Submissions for the Congressional App Challenge are now open. Students are encouraged to submit their app online before Monday, October 19, 2020.

All middle and high school students that either attend or reside in CA-33 and eligible to participate. To register, please go to www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us

Please contact Aurelia Friedman (aurelia.friedman@mail.house.gov) if you have any questions.

6. SARAH LEONARD FINE JEWELERS

Sarah Leonard Jewelers wants to thank our great community by offering new and existing customers the opportunity to be the first to shop at the Annual Vault Sale!

Shop in-store by appointment only, and take advantage of discounts starting at 30% and up to 80% from July 21st through August 8th.

To make an appointment, please call 310-208-3131.

Thank you for supporting local businesses during these challenging times.

7. WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS – AL FRESCO DINING

Restaurants and cafes in Westwood Village now offer safe outdoor dining through the LA Al Fresco program. Grab a cup of coffee or a lovely meal outside at any number of Village eateries.

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com

8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-17-20

July 17, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 17, 2020

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

1. L.A. County – What’s Open
2. Housing & Zoning Bills
3. Hazardous & Electronic Waste Disposal
4. DMV Extension for Senior Drivers
5. LeConte Name Change
6. Westwood Restaurants – Delivery & Take-Out
7. U.S. Census 2020 – Be Counted
8. Summer Fun at LA County Parks
9. Thanks to 3 Car Garage
10. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. L.A. COUNTY – WHAT’S OPEN

LA County’s Department of Public Health has prepared a helpful list of what’s open (or not) in LA County. Click link below:

What’s Open in LA County

2. HOUSING & ZONING BILLS

There are nine bad housing bills that were recently approved in the State Legislature. When the legislature reconvenes, they will be heard in either the senate or the assembly, depending on where they have already been heard. These bills include SB 1120, SB 902, SB 1085, SB 995, AB 725, AB 1279, AB 2345, AB 3040 and AB 3107. Each bill will destroy single-family zoning. You should search each bill through the California Legislative Information website. Holmby Westwood took a position to oppose SB 1120. Here is what you can do to preserve our neighborhood:

Contact your legislators’ local office directly. Calls are good. Constituents hold a lot of sway with legislators! Find you legislators here.
Write a letter/email opposing and submit them to the State Portal HERE. The portal sends your letter to important “bill analysis” and to the committee that will hear the bill. Why is the Portal so important? It’s the only way to ensure your issues are cited in the committee’s important binder.
The Portal is very important but it’s a pain. Go to the instructions here and print them out.
For your Portal letters, find the right Committee address HERE and print them out.

3. HAZARDOUS & ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL

LA Sanitation (LASAN) has established programs for Los Angeles City residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (E-waste).

Our S.A.F.E. Centers reopened last weekend for LA City residents to drop off their household hazardous waste. Due to Covid-19, there are strict safety rules that must be adhered to, and long wait times are anticipated.

Remain in your vehicle at all times.
Face coverings are mandatory at all times.
Materials must be in your unlocked trunk or tailgate.

U.C.L.A. SAFE CENTER
550 Charles E. Young Dr. West
Los Angeles CA 90095
Thur, Fri & Sat 8a.m – 2p.m.
E-waste is only collected on Saturdays at this location

For more information about what is and is not accepted and for a list of locations, visit lacitysan.org/safecenters

Questions? Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489!

4. DMV EXTENSION FOR SENIOR DRIVERS

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is providing an automatic one-year extension to Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020. This action delays the requirement for this population to visit a DMV office during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Licenses for drivers 70 and older that expire March through December 2020 now valid until 2021. For more information, please click here.

5. LE CONTE NAME CHANGE

Several weeks ago, the North Westwood Neighborhood Council (not the Westwood Neighborhood Council where our homeowners are represented) voted to remove the street name “Le Conte” in the village and to include 44 homes on Le Conte in Holmby Westwood. The council’s president, Michael Skiles and a councilmember announced that a letter was sent to Councilman Koretz to introduce a motion to change the name. Lacking thorough research, they falsely accused Joseph Nisbet “Little Joe” Le Conte as being a vicious racist, Confederate soldier and hateful slave owner, and virulent White Supremacist. Turns out, they had the wrong Le Conte. Word spread quickly throughout the neighborhood before additional research was done by others. Joseph LeConte, a white supremacist and slave owner, was the father of Joseph Nisbet “Little Joe” Le Conte, for whom the street was named. “Little Joe” Le Conte was a professor at UC Berkeley and beloved by student Herbert B. Foster, the engineer who helped lay out plans and named the street. Our HWPOA Board member, Kathryn Welch Howe brought it to the attention of our board at our meeting this week.

It is interesting to note that in addition to LeConte, Hilgard and Gayley Avenues were also named after professors at UC Berkeley by the same student, Herbert B. Foster.

6. WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS – DELIVERY & TAKE-OUT

Earlier this week, all restaurants were ordered to shut down indoor dining operations. However, you can continue to support local Westwood Village restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery, or by enjoying your meal while seated outdoors.

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com

7. U.S. CENSUS 2020 – BE COUNTED

Even during this unprecedented crisis, the 2020 Census is in full swing. For any Angeleno who missed the opportunity to fill out the census, it’s not too late to do so online. At this time, L.A.’s response rate is still under 50 percent, meaning only half of the City’s population has completed the questionnaire.

“Census data determines funding for programs that are vital to our City and all of its communities,” said L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin. “If we don’t have an accurate account of how many people live in Los Angeles, we can’t get the funding and representation we deserve. It is important for everyone to be counted, so please encourage your family and friends to fill out the census today.”

Complete the 2020 Census

8. SUMMER FUN AT LA COUNTY PARKS

In case you haven’t heard, July is “Parks Make Life Better” Month in LA County. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this has never been so true!

That is why LA County Parks, in preparation for this Summer, helped convene 90 park municipalities in partnership with the Department of Public Health (DPH) to develop COVID-19 health procedures that will keep LA County staff and park guests safe.

The following is a list of some of the recreational activities and amenities that LA County Parks is offering to promote physical activity and wellness this Summer:

Splash Pads
Swim Beaches
Overnight Family Fishing and Camping events
Summer Day Camps
PAD In Motion – a new twist on Parks After Dark
Trails and Natural Areas remain open for active recreation

To see a complete list and details, visit the 2020 Summer Fun website at parks.lacounty.gov/summer. Read LA County Parks’ full announcement, here.

9. THANKS TO 3 CAR GARAGE

Last weekend on Malcolm Ave., neighbors enjoyed a live driveway show by local classic rock band, 3 Car Garage. We received many enthusiastic responses from neighbors and look forward to another great show. We will let you know when they plan another neighborhood performance.

Photos courtesy of Marilyn Stern

10. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

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.

11. RESIDENT ADS

HANDYMAN REFERRAL

Would appreciate referrals to a reliable handyman with masonry experience to repair a brick planter.

Jerry Mehlman
gjmehlman@yahoo.com
310-475-5317

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

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July 10, 2020 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 10, 2020

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Fireworks Update
4. Tax Filing Deadline – July 15
5. Westwood Restaurants – Delivery & Take-Out
6. Dog Owner Etiquette
7. Westwood Library – Open for Pick-Up
8. Backpack & School Supply Drive
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Due to social distancing restrictions, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 200811448
1000 BLOCK HILTS AV | 7/4/2020 @ 7:00 PM

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 200811451
10500 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 7/1/2020 @ 6:30 AM

3. FIREWORKS UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who reported their experiences with fireworks in the neighborhood recently. We received more than a half dozen responses and have forwarded all information to the LAPD so they can investigate.

If you have any additional information regarding fireworks being thrown from a car onto the parkway or private property, please email hwpoa@aol.com.

4. TAX FILING DEADLINE – JULY 15

Just a friendly reminder for those that still have not completed their tax filings:

Federal Taxes – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special tax filing and payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. The IRS urges taxpayers who are owed a refund to file as quickly as possible. For those who can’t file by the July 15, 2020 deadline, the IRS reminds individual taxpayers that everyone is eligible to request an extension to file their return.

California State Taxes – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) postponed filing and payment deadlines until July 15.

5. WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS – DELIVERY & TAKE-OUT

Support your favorite local restaurants (and get a great meal) by ordering delivery or takeout!

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

6. DOG OWNER ETIQUETTE

KEEP DOGS ON LEASH
For the safety of your neighbors, children and other dogs, please keep your dog on a leash at all times when you are outside of your home. Even if you believe that your dog is harmless, it is important to follow the law and keep your dog on a leash. Thank you for your cooperation.

USPS – DOG BITE AWARENESS MONTH
USPS is asking the community to help them prevent their carriers from experiencing dog bites. Dog bites not only physically hurt postal workers and send many to the hospital ER for treatment, but they also traumatize the carrier.

Because of this USPS has a Zero Tolerance Policy. If your dog bites a carrier you will no longer get home delivery in perpetuity. There are no exceptions. So it’s important to be careful that there is no way your dogs could get to the carrier and to watch for children who might inadvertently leave the front door open and let the dog out when the carrier is in the neighborhood.

7. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – OPEN FOR PICK-UP

LIBRARY TO GO – Westwood Library is one of the libraries that has opened up for folks to come in person to pick up books that they have reserved online. Please click HERE to access Library to Go information.

Here is a recap of what you need to do to use our pickup service:

Place new holds from our online catalog.
If you had previous holds from before our closure, you should have already been contacted via email to cancel or confirm your interest in picking up those item
When you are notified that your holds are available, call to schedule a pickup appointment. Library staff will advise you on what to expect when picking up your materials.
Please bring a face covering with you. You must use one while picking up your holds.
Enjoy your items! Loans can be returned at any book drop off at our pickup locations.

8. BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

The LA County Department of Public Social Services’ (DPSS) Toy Loan Program, which serves approximately 3,500 children a month at more than 50 locations, is hosting a School Supply Drive to benefit low-income children across the County.

The Backpack & School Supply Drive will run through August 6 and is currently accepting the following items (in new condition):

Backpacks
Lined paper (college and wide rule)
Index cards, folders, notebooks/notepads, binders, etc.
Calculators
Pencils and pens, pencil cases/sharpeners
Art supplies, erasers, glue, and rulers
Other school items

To help LA County’s most vulnerable children prepare for the new school year, you can:

Donate via Amazon Smile HERE OR
Schedule your donation drop-off by e-mailing: toyloan@dpss.lacounty.gov.

9. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

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.

10. RESIDENT ADS

LIVE CLASSIC ROCK DRIVEWAY SHOW

If you’re around on Sunday afternoon, come see 3 Car Garage, a Classic Rock Band, play in front of a 2 Car Garage at 868 Malcolm Ave. from around 3-6pm.

Rock On!!

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POOL CONTRACTOR

Can anyone recommend a pool designer and builder who can handle a difficult location (difficult access/hillside)? Please contact me at mdroffman@gmail.com. Thank you!

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.

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