HOLMBY NEWS
August 3, 2018

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Home Security Reminders
3.  Parking Permit Solicitation by UCLA Students
4.  Metro Road Work – 405/Santa Monica Blvd.
5.  Metro Purple Line Newsletter
6.  Proposed Ban on Electric Scooters
7.  L.A. Homeless Outreach Program
8.  Public Survey – Urban Forest Management
9.  TGA Junior Golf at Holmby Park
10.  Upcoming Community Events
11.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
12.  Resident Ads
13.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180813985
400 BLOCK DALEHURST AV  |  7/30/2018 @ 1:00 PM

KNOCK-KNOCK BURGLARIES: SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Several weeks ago, we reported a burglary on Devon, where the suspects, driving a silver Infiniti, had also burglarized a home south of Wilshire.  Yesterday, we received the following report from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept., regarding suspects driving a silver Infiniti that were recently arrested:

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s, Major Crimes Bureau, Burglary-Robbery Task Force (BRTF) believe there are additional victims in recent Los Angeles and Orange County residential “Knock-Knock” type burglaries. They have arrested four suspects and want you to contact them, or your local law enforcement agency, if you believe these suspects burglarized your home.

For the complete LASD report, please click here:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/6719966/?sub_id=1456524

2.  HOME SECURITY REMINDERS

Please take whatever measures you can afford to better secure your properties:

• Ensure video cameras are up and running and are visible – to further serve as a deterrent.
• Be nosy… if you hear glass breaking, pay attention, call it in. Side gates should be locked.
• Lights should illuminate your home like an airport.
• Leave something audible, like a stereo or TV loud enough to be heard from the front and the rear to give the impression that someone is home each and every time you leave your home.
• Talk to your family and your staff about how to deal with strangers and solicitors ringing your doorbell…Without answering the door, they should speak loudly and in the plural “We can’t come to the door right now”.

And if you do find yourself face to face with someone in your home, remember that there is nothing, no amount of property, cash or jewelry, that is worth you or your family’s safety.

3.  PARKING PERMIT SOLICITATION BY UCLA STUDENTS

We received the following information from the Westwood Hills POA (the neighborhood on the west side of UCLA).  If you have been approached by UCLA students with a similar request, please let us know by contacting HWPOA@aol.com.  Thank you.

A neighbor on Cashmere Street north of Montana reported being approached yesterday by two UCLA students who came to her door saying that they had created an app for residents in Westwood Hills to sell parking permits to UCLA students.

It is against the law to sell your parking permits to anyone, students or others, who are unaffiliated with your household! If you do so, then you would be deemed at fault and subject to punishment.

If you have been approached by UCLA students about this parking permit app, please let us know right away.

In particular, the city would appreciate receiving any specific information garnered about the students who are soliciting people in the neighborhood, such as their name or contact info, and a copy of whatever written info or form they might present to you.  We will pass it on to Councilman Koretz’s office, and his staff will contact the students and discourage them from pursuing this illegal operation.

4.  METRO ROAD WORK – 405/SANTA MONICA BLVD.

Summary:
Metro’s contractor will be performing minor construction activities as part of the completion of the Interstate 405 project.   Work began on June 26 and is anticipated to conclude in August.  Construction activities will take place at the on and offramps for Interstate 405 and in areas immediately adjacent to the freeway.  Activities include sign modification.   Most of the work is scheduled at night and on weekends to minimize impacts to traffic flow and the surrounding communities.

What:
Freeway sign modification

When:
August 3, 2018 through August 7, 2018

Where:
Southbound Santa Monica Boulevard I-405 offramp

What to Expect:

• August 3-August 4:  Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 10:00pm-9:00am
• August 4-August 5:  Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 11:00pm-11:00am
• August 6-August 7:  Full closure of the southbound Santa Monica offramp from 9:00pm-5:00am

Contact Us:
Phone: 213.922.4229
Email:  geiere@metro.net

5.  METRO PURPLE LINE NEWSLETTER

For the latest information regarding the Metro Purple Line Extension, please click below to see the most recent newsletter:

Metro Purple Line Update

Topics in this edition of the newsletter include tunnel boring, Century City construction update and the Westwood/VA Medical Center station.

6.  PROPOSED BAN ON ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

A Los Angeles city councilman introduced a motion Tuesday to ban the operation of electric scooters until the city drafts full regulations on their use.

The move by Councilman Paul Koretz comes as the City Council is in the process of drafting regulations for the new industry and a week after a six- month ban on motorized scooters went into force in Beverly Hills following a vote by the City Council.

Koretz had previously expressed support for exploring the use of electric scooters in the city, but he told City News Service that was before he got full exposure to them.

To read the complete article, please click here:
https://patch.com/california/centurycity/s/ghca3/westside-scooter-invasion-triggers-call-for-ban

7.  L.A. HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM

Did you see someone experiencing homelessness who needs help? Notice a homeless neighbor who seems to be struggling with their physical and/or mental health? You can help them by filling out an outreach request at www.la-hop.org or by dialing 2-1-1 and reporting any specific concerns you may have regarding the person’s well-being.

LA-HOP (Homeless Outreach Program) is a service designed to assist people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County with outreach services. Calling LA-HOP will dispatch a homeless services outreach team to the area. Homeless individuals or others may call the line when seeking help for themselves or others. This program is funded by Measure H, the County of Los Angeles special sales tax increase passed by the voters in 2017 that specifically funds services, shelter, and permanent rental subsidies for people experiencing homelessness.

211 LA is the central source for providing information and referrals for all health, human services and social services in LA County. The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with trained Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time. If you are calling from outside Los Angeles County or cannot directly dial 2-1-1, call (800) 339-6993.

8.  PUBLIC SURVEY – URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT

The City of Los Angeles is in the initial stages of developing an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) funded by a grant from CAL FIRE. Urban Tree Canopy cover in the City of Los Angeles is only 21%, lower than the national average of 26%, making the health and sustainability of the City’s park trees critical. The goal of the UFMP is to help guide the planting, care, protection, and sustainability of the City’s urban trees. The initiative represents a city-wide collaborative effort to better understand current urban forestry management needs.

In order to ensure that the plan considers and incorporates resident priorities, the following survey is provided for your voice to be heard. We want to know where focus should be placed as the UFMP is developed. This survey will be collecting responses through August 10, 2018.  We appreciate you taking part in this important process.

Link to the survey here:
tinyurl.com/UFMPsurvey

9.  TGA JUNIOR GOLF AT HOLMBY PARK

TGA Beginner & Advanced Golf Camps

For more information, please click here:
TGA YouTube Channel

10.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars – Cinema Under the Stars is a free outdoor family friendly summer movie series in the heart of Westwood Village. This year we’re taking the event to the streets and hosting it on the lower part of Broxton Ave (between Weyburn and Kinross).

Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.

Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.

Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm (approx. depending on the movie and sunset)

Movies & Dates:
Coco – Friday, August 3, 2018
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018

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Brentwood Glen Community Garage Sale – Saturday, August 4th from 8 am – 2 pm in Brentwood Glen (the neighborhood just west of the 405 near Montana Ave. and Church Lane). Please join us for the Brentwood Glen’s annual community garage sale. Follow the yellow/white/black signs to Beloit and Montana where maps to all the homes will be available.

Featuring 20 + homes with treasures including antiques, collectibles, vintage, furniture, appliances, housewares, home decor, clothes, jewelry, toys, glassware, audio, electronics, DVD’s, Vinyl Albums and much much more!

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Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park – Due to the high temperatures at midday, Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club has added twilight bowling every Tuesday & Wednesday starting at 5:30 PM. We shall offer free lesson during these more convenient times as well.

In addition, we shall have another Open House for area residents on Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon with snacks and drinks.

For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

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JazzPOP: No Bounds – The Hammer’s creative jazz festival celebrates its 13th season with several concerts featuring the music of visionary West Coast musician/composers.

• Thu Aug 9: Lauren Elizabeth Baba: theBABAorchestra
• Thu Aug 16: The Tiptons Sax Quartet

Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions:  Hammer Museum

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Metro Art Events in August – From a dance party under the stars led by KCRW’s finest to the conclusion of our food themed film screening series, here’s your guide to the Metro Art events happening in August. All are free and open to the public!

Metro Art – Click Here

11.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

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

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

12.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

Looking for a reliable and detail oriented housekeeper for 1 full day a week to start immediately.  Please email Mark at mark@markestinc.com or text/call at 310-963-0749.

13.  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*
  No August Board Meeting
  NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11
  
• 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.