HOLMBY NEWS
May 18, 2018
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Westwood Neighborhood Council – Please Vote
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Disabled Parking Placard Crackdown
4. Metro Road Work Update
5. Curbside Bulky Item Pickup
6. Walk Smart – Pedestrian Safety
7. Free Paper Shredding Event
8. Westwood Horizons Estate Liquidation Sale
9. L.A. Animal Services Needs Your Help
10. Civic Youth Leadership Academy
11. Upcoming Community Events
12. HWPOA Contact Information
1. WESTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL – PLEASE VOTE
IMPORTANT! YOUR VOTE NEEDED!
Election regarding Student Neighborhood Council
Dear Neighbors,
A group of UCLA students want to split up the Westwood Neighborhood Council community, gerrymandering out the single family neighborhoods and commandeering Westwood Village and the commercial area south of Wilshire.
The City is proceeding to the next step: an election to determine if Westwood should be split up.
PLEASE VOTE “NO”
Vote by Mail (VBM) – The application period closed earlier this week.
- If you have already voted by mail and returned your ballot, thanks!
- If you have applied for a VBM ballot, but have not sent the actual ballot back to the City Clerk in the mail yet – Please mail your ballot no later than Saturday, May 19. The VBM ballots must be received by the City Clerk by May 22 (not just postmarked).
To vote in person:
DATE: This coming Tuesday, May 22, 2018
TIME: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: There are 2 voting locations:
- Westwood Rec Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd. (1 block south of Wilshire Blvd.). FREE PARKING and curbside voting! It will only take you a couple of minutes to vote!
- John Wooden Center (on the UCLA campus)
ASSISTANCE: If you need a ride to vote, please leave a message at (310) 418-4335 and let us know.
Help get others to vote, too! Every single vote is needed to defeat this student proposal. Please ask your friends, family and colleagues to vote NO.
Who can vote? You do not have to be a registered voter! Anyone can vote in this May 22 election who is:
- 17 years or older, AND
- lives,
- works,
- owns real property OR
- is a community interest stakeholder.
What is a community interest stakeholder? This very broad category consists of anyone who “affirms a substantial and ongoing participation within the neighborhood council’s boundaries.” This includes:
- anyone who is a member of or participates in a local organization (such as the UCLA Alumni Association, Hammer Museum, Westwood Village Rotary, Friends of Westwood Library, Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club, Geffen Playhouse subscribers, parishioner at a church or synagogue or other religious organization, bridge or garden club, etc.).
- anyone whose kids go to any school (UCLA, Warner, Fairburn, Emerson, any private schools, pre-schools, or after-school programs) or who belong to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little League, Soccer, etc., which is located in or meets in the Westwood area.
- anyone who frequently shops, eats, attends sports or arts events, classes, uses doctors, dry cleaners, or other services, does anything on the UCLA campus, goes to the Westwood Library, Westwood Park, the dog park or Rec Center, or Holmby Park, etc. – the key being to include the word “frequently” when describing this connection to Westwood.
The Holmby Westwood Board of Directors thanks you for your help and for your vote!
Sandy Brown
President, HWPOA
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180810286
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 5/11/2018 @ 5:03 AM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180810308
500 BLOCK WARNER AV | 5/11/2018 @ 7:00 PM
You may access crime mapping at www.crimemapping.com to review recent crimes in your area. Sign up to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.
E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
3. DISABLED PARKING PLACARD CRACKDOWN
From Councilmember Paul Koretz:
In April, investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles issued misdemeanor citations to more than 380 people for fraudulently using disabled person parking placards. According to the DMV, offenders had their placard confiscated and must appear in court to face possible finds ranging from $250 to $1,000 and will receive a notation on their driver record about the violation.
The DMV carries out as many as 24 enforcement operations each month in an effort to reduce the impact disabled person parking placard fraud has on the mobility of those with disabilities.
How does law enforcement know if someone might be misusing a Disabled Person Parking Placard? Law enforcement verifies a disabled person parking placard by comparing its assigned number with its accompanying registration card, and a person’s driver license or identification card. Simply put, the person who is assigned the placard is the only one who can use it.
It is ILLEGAL to:
- Lend your placard to someone else.
- Forge a medical professional’s signature.
- Use someone else’s placard.
- Possess or display a counterfeit placard or license plates.
- Provide false information to obtain a placard or license plates.
- Alter a placard or placard registration card.
If you suspect someone may be fraudulently using a disabled person parking placard, contact your nearest DMV Investigations office, email the DMV at placard.misuse@dmv.ca.gov or complete the online reporting form available at www.dmv.ca.gov. If possible, provide the placard’s issuance number, make and model of the vehicle, its license plate number, and the location where the suspected abuse is occurring.
It is important to point out that not all disabilities are visible and allegations of misuse may be unfounded.
The DMV has posters, brochures and videos that are available for download at https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/about/dppp_outreach.
4. METRO ROAD WORK UPDATE
Metro contractors are continuing advanced utility relocation (AUR) work on Westwood Blvd. beginning Friday, May 18 at 9pm through Monday, May 21 at 6am. Westwood Blvd. will be closed from Wilshire Blvd. to Lindbrook Dr.
Nighttime work to complete AUR activities near Wilshire Blvd./Westwood Blvd. will continue Monday–Thursday from 9pm–6am. Nighttime work to complete AUR activities at the intersection of Wilshire/Westwood will occur Friday–Monday from 9pm–6am.
Excavation on Wilshire Blvd. will continue during weekends to support AUR work, which is expected to be completed in 2020.
5. CURBSIDE BULKY ITEM PICKUP
From L.A. City Sanitation:
Did you know that your refuse bill already includes UNLIMITED bulky item pickups? You can schedule bulky item pick-up in a variety of ways:
- Use the MyLA311 app
- Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489
- Call the City’s Hotline by dialing 3-1-1
- Visit our website at www.lacitysan.org (LA Sanitation services only)
- Visit the MyLA311 website at www.myla311.lacity.org (all City services)
We know that some residents like to place unwanted items outside in the hopes that someone in need may take it. While the gesture is very kind, it can quickly create blight in your neighborhood. If your item could be used by someone else, we recommend calling a charity to pick up the item. If it cannot be used again, then we ask that you call us to schedule pickup BEFORE placing the item curbside. Please note that items must be placed in plain view on the curb – we cannot pick up items on private property.
Whether the item is yours and you want to schedule a pickup OR the item was illegally dumped in your neighborhood, please reach out and we would be happy to assist you.
You can learn more about Bulky Items at http://bit.ly/bulkyitemsLA
6. WALK SMART – PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
In the first four months of this year, 70% of pedestrian fatalities in the Valley were the fault of the pedestrian, according to LAPD. The main causes were crossing a street outside a designated crosswalk and distraction from talking or texting on their phones.
Please be mindful that while pedestrians have the right of way, being in the right won’t save you in a fight with a two ton machine. Don’t Walk and Text!
7. FREE PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
SHRED YOUR CONFIDENTIAL PAPERS FOR FREE
Emerson Middle School is hosting its annual paper shredding event, sponsored by Emerson parent Tamar Asken of Rodeo Realty and St. Paul parent Paul Cawthorne of Homebridge Financial Services. Protect your confidential and personal information from identity theft and watch a giant shredding truck shred your documents in seconds.
DATE: Saturday, May 19 (2pm-4pm)
LOCATION: Emerson Middle School (1650 Selby)
COST: Free (donations to PACE, the school’s booster club welcome)
It is a good opportunity eliminate items that could result in an invasion of your privacy. The shredded paper will be recycled. This event is sponsored in part by Tamar Asken who grew up on Thayer Avenue.
8. WESTWOOD HORIZONS ESTATE LIQUIDATION SALE
The Westwood Horizons landmark building on Tiverton is undergoing a major renovation. They are in the process of liquidating all of the furnishings, including:
- Living room furniture
- Decorative art
- Electronics
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Holiday decorations
- and so much more!
FRI, SAT & SUN
MAY 18th, MAY 19th & 20th
Time: 10am – 4pm
For more information and to see photos, please click here:
Westwood Horizons Liquidation Sale
9. L.A. ANIMAL SERVICES NEEDS YOUR HELP
Volunteers Needed to Bottle Feed Unweaned Kittens
Unweaned, young kittens require extra care that only foster volunteers can provide. Our West LA and East Valley Animal Services Centers need bottle baby fosters to provide care for 1 day to 7 week old kittens. The shelters will provide training and supplies to foster volunteers. It’s a rewarding experience, as well as a great learning opportunity for young children and families.
“Kitten season” has just started and it will keep going throughout the summer. Please stop by the your nearest Animal Services Center Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 5pm or Sunday from 11am to 5pm to learn more about bottle baby fostering and sign up as a foster volunteer. If you aren’t able to foster, please consider donating an item from the list of much needed supplies on our website at: http://www.laanimalservices.com/kittenfostervolunteers/.
Free Spay/Neuter for Cats and Kittens
LA Animal Services is excited to announce that they are offering Free Cat Spay/Neuter Certificates to all LA City residents, regardless of income levels, throughout the entire month of May!
By spaying or neutering your cat or kitten, you are helping LA Animal Services get one step closer to ending pet overpopulation in LA and also helping the Department place more animals in permanent homes. The Department will be issuing free certificates to spay or neuter your cat or kitten at no cost to you. To learn more about how to apply for a Free Certificate, to read the rules and guidelines, and to find participating veterinary hospitals in your area, please visit LAspayneuter.com.
To locate your nearest services center, visit: http://bit.ly/LAASlocator.
10. CIVIC YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Civic Youth Leadership Academy
Applications Now Open for Summer 2018
Angelenos age 14-24 – please join us this summer for the third year of our Civic Youth Leadership Academy!
Civic Youth is a program designed to educate, engage, and empower young people to take an active role in their communities and speak up on issues that matter to them. These civic leaders will be prepared to actively participate in their Neighborhood Councils and across the greater Los Angeles community with other like-minded young people from across the City. After gaining knowledge of local government and skills in effective outreach and community organizing, Civic Youth graduates will be prepared to run for board seats in the upcoming 2019 Neighborhood Council Elections! 6 summer sessions will be held Monday mornings at DTLA City Hall from 9:30am – 12:00 pm on these dates:
- June 18th & 25th
- July 16th, 23rd & 30th
- …and a culmination ceremony on August 6th.
Youth and young adults ages 14-24 in Los Angeles are eligible to apply at http://empowerLA.org/CivicYouth/CYLA/. Applications are due Thursday May 31st. If you have any questions, please email us: civicyouth@empowerla.org
11. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Beverly Hills artSHOW – Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beverly Gardens Park, along four blocks of Santa Monica Boulevard, from Rodeo Drive to Rexford Drive. The Beverly Hills artSHOW is a free event that brings 250 artists from all over Southern California, the Southwest and the rest of the United States. All participating artists will exhibit and sell their work, giving attendees a special opportunity to acquire limited editions and newly released pieces.
Artwork covers dozens of media, including Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing & Printmaking, Glass, Jewelry, two and three-dimensional Mixed-Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Watercolor.
In addition to fine art and specially featured work, guests can enjoy live ambient music, children and family art projects, popular food fare and food trucks, a Wine & Dine Garden, and a Beer & Small Bites Garden at this free, fun event.
As always, a few demonstrating artists will show the public how art gets done! Convenient, inexpensive parking is located directly across from the show grounds.
Pick Pico 2018 Street Fair – Sunday, May 20th, from 11am to 3pm at the corner of Pico and Overland. Look forward to great local food, local products, learn about your local government and non-profit organizations, and have lots of fun. With over 100 booths featuring food & drink, local businesses, non-profits, local government, & a huge kid zone, this street fair is fun for all ages. Go to www.pickpico.org for maps and event schedules.
Mindful Music Concerts – UCLA invites you to a free ongoing musical series at the Luskin Conference Center, featuring performances by accomplished jazz, classical and world music artists. Come and engage all of your senses as you dine on our specialty small-plates menu, sip on our uniquely crafted cocktails, and take in the beautiful atmosphere of our open-air lobby and patio—all amid the backdrop of a delightful musical ambiance.
Free “Mindful Music” concerts at UCLA Luskin Conference Center:
- Wednesday, May 23
- Thursday, May 31
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. each evening
To learn more about Mindful Music and its programs, go to: https://www.mindfulmusic.semel.ucla.edu/
Free Museum Day – Sunday, May 20th at Museums of the Arroyo. Six museums in Los Angeles and Pasadena open their doors for a free day of art, architecture, culture and family-fun. Free shuttles connect all the museums, so you can see them all.
Participating museums include: Autry’s Southwest Museum, Gamble House, Heritage Square, Los Angeles Police Museum, Lummis Home, Pasadena Museum of History.
Last museum entrance is at 4 PM. Visit http://www.museumsofthearroyo.com to see full event details.
12. 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://squareup.com/store/hwpoa
You Are Invited . . .
- To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – JUNE 12
- 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.