HOLMBY NEWS
May 17, 2019
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Annual Meeting
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Housing Bill Update – SB 50
4. UCLA Centennial Light Show
5. Fire Station #71 – Landscape Beautification Project
6. Proposed Soccer Field at Westwood Park
7. Arts Internship for Students – Apply Now
8. Senior Fraud Awareness Day
9. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
10. Upcoming Community Events
11. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
12. Resident Ads
13. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank those who attended our 57th Annual meeting this past Tuesday. Your Board of Directors was elected as presented and I would like to congratulate all the new board members!
Thanks also goes to our informative guest speakers:
- Councilmember Paul Koretz, who discussed a variety of local issues
- West LAPD Senior Lead Officer Chris Ragsdale, who gave an update on crime in the area
- The Holmby Westwood Green Team, who made a presentation about the parkway trees in Holmby Westwood
- Esther Magna of Save Hilgard Avenue, who explained issues related to the proposed Agora development
We had a full house; I apologize that we had to close it to only our membership, for the first time ever. The following notice had been posted on Facebook prior to our meeting:
Westwood Neighbors for Sensible Growth
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ON MAY 14th AND JUNE 2nd!
There is a Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association meeting next Tuesday, May 14th and Councilman, Paul Koretz will be in attendance. If you would like to come to show your solidarity against the Belmont/Westwood Presbyterian Church project (as proposed which violates current zoning laws and WWSC Specific Plan) all you need to do is email: info.wnsg@gmail.com if you email & plan to attend, and we will make certain to bring a t-shirt for you.
It will be held at Belmont Village 10475 Wilshire at 7:15 PM with parking below – take elevator to Ground level. Just look for one of us in the t-shirt.”
Our Annual meeting, as stated in our bylaws, is for our membership although, in years past, it has been open to anyone who wanted to attend. We are guests at Belmont, but it is home to its many residents. I did not want “outsiders” interrupting the councilman and, in turn, our meeting, or possibly disturbing Belmont residents. Let’s hope that next year there are no issues that could cause disruption. This is not usual behavior of our Westwood neighbors!
Thank you,
Sandy Brown, HWPOA President
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 190809652
900 BLOCK MALCOLM AV | 5/11/2019 @ 5:45 PM
E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Christopher Ragsdale, Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. HOUSING BILL UPDATE – SB 50
From Preserve LA:
VICTORY! SB 50 Has Been Shelved
Earlier this week, the Appropriations Committee killed SB 50. Together we did it! An unprecedented and sweeping experiment, SB 50 would have targeted and destroyed single-family neighborhoods and apartments alike, with the state forcing cities to dramatically shift housing production to smaller rental units.
Sen. Portantino, chair of the Appropriations Committee, used his power to deep freeze this bill until 2020 when it will be up for debate again.
For now we can take a breath before we gear up for another fight.
4. UCLA CENTENNIAL LIGHT SHOW
Dear Neighbors,
UCLA will be hosting the UCLA Centennial Celebration Year Launch on Saturday, May 18, 2019 on campus. The launch will feature the Lighting the Way Projection Show onto Royce Hall in the evening.
Testing for the light and audio began earlier this week and on Friday there will be two test shows at 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
On Saturday for the official launch, the projection festivities will begin at 8:00 p.m. and there will be two shows, 9:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
You are welcome to join the UCLA Community on Saturday night to take part in the viewing. This event is free and open to the public and no RSVP is required. Parking: Guests are encouraged to park in Lot 2 at self-service parking pay station locations. For a map of campus parking locations, including Lot 2, please click here.
To learn more about the Centennial Year Launch please visit: http://100.ucla.edu/events/ucla-centennial-celebration-launch.
Should you have any questions, please contact our office.
Thank you.
Marco Pérez
Community & Local Government Relations
UCLA External Affairs
(310) 794-6830 Office
www.advocacy.ucla.edu
5. FIRE STATION #71 – LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
On April 3, Adopt Fire Station #71 (Beverly Glen & Sunset) and the Bel-Air Garden Club celebrated the completion of the Landscape Beautification Project. March Wisely did a fabulous job in designing both the front and rear of the building, even engineering a putting green for the firefighters enjoyment! After perhaps, 50 years, it was time to replant and replenish!
We thank those residents who, over the years, have contributed to our station so that our Adopt program could provide for improvements and additional creature comforts for our most deserving first responders.
Sandy Brown, Pres., Adopt Fire Station # 71
6. PROPOSED SOCCER FIELD AT WESTWOOD PARK
The Westwood Park Advisory Board is considering a proposal to install a second gated soccer field, taking 2 existing tennis courts and additional park land. The funds for the field have been donated by a family in memory of their son.
At a hearing before the Westwood Neighborhood Council earlier this month, many Westwood residents, both users and neighbors of Westwood Park, voiced their objections to the soccer field, citing parking issues, concerns regarding the use of synthetic grass and yet another gated use at this small park.
Another public meeting to discuss the proposal is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at Westwood Park:
Westwood Park Advisory Board
Community Meeting
Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 PM
Weswood Recreation Center
Room C
If you would like to voice your opinion regarding this project, please be sure to attend this meeting.
7. ARTS INTERNSHIP FOR STUDENTS – APPLY NOW
The LA County Arts Internship Program supports and strengthens the cultural sector of LA County by providing access to high-quality opportunities for college students of all backgrounds to gain experience, understanding, and transferable skills relevant to careers in the arts, the creative economy, and engagement in public life. The Arts Commission provides grants to nonprofit performing, presenting, and literary organizations to host college students for 400 hours of paid work between June and August. The earliest that interns can start their 2019 internships is Saturday, June 1, and the latest is Monday, June 17. Internships end no later than Sunday, August 25.
In the summer of 2019, approximately 203 positions will be available for students throughout LA County. Students are encouraged to review the list of 2019 positions to get a sense of the range of available positions. Learn more about the program HERE.
8. SENIOR FRAUD AWARENESS DAY
Senior Fraud Awareness Day
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
at JFS { Felicia Mahood Senior Center
11338 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
In celebration of Older Americans Month, we will be hosting a Senior Fraud Awareness Day to inform and protect our community. There will be fantastic performances by the Stop Senior Scams Acting Program, and informational booths.
FREE pastries, snacks, and coffee in the morning along with music by the University High School Choir!
Click here to see the event flyer
9. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES
Netflix will be holding the premiere of “Always Be My Maybe”, at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.
There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, feel free to contact Talia Shnaider at 310-742-1064 or 818-926-8319.
10. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project) Family Fundraiser – Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. Join us for a fun-filled day of art-making, music, storytelling, and more! Proceeds from K.A.M.P. support free Hammer Kids programs throughout the year. Learn more and buy tickets.
Pick Pico Street Fair – Sunday May 19, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the corner of Overland and Pico. Pick Pico provides a fun-filled afternoon of live entertainment and hundreds of booths to explore where visitors can eat great local food, buy local products, and learn about local government and non-profit organizations. Bring the kids, because there’s always a huge kid-zone with lots to do. Be sure to stop by the CD5 booth and say hello to some of our staff. Click here for more information.
Susan McClary & Peter Sellars – Tuesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. Musicologist Susan McClary and Peter Sellars discuss “The Passions of Peter Sellars,” McClary’s new book that traces Sellar’s legendary theater director career through his visually rich opera productions. Click here for more information.
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 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.
12. RESIDENT ADS
FOUND MASTER KEY
My husband found a lost key on Wyton between Loring and Comstock earlier this week. The key is a Baldwin master key and it has a hang tag that says “Pat Master Key”. If anyone has any info, let me know.
Thanks!
Contact – d1ana1010@hotmail.com
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HELP WANTED – P/T BOOK KEEPER
We are a small interior design firm located in Westwood looking for a part-time book keeper who is proficient in Quickbooks On-line (Mac) who could assist in:
- Monthly Reconciliation
- Client Invoicing
- Quarterly Tax Preparation
- Monthly Review of Expenses etc.
Located in Holmby Westwood on Loring Avenue
Please contact: Joyce 310-292-2337 joyce@perfittrichards.com
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WORTH SAMPLE SALE
50% off women’s luxury clothing, all sizes, casual to dressy! I will be hosting a Worth and “W by Worth” spring/summer sample sale at my home in Little Holmby Tuesday, May 21 thru Monday, May 27. Hundreds of items to choose from! Credit cards accepted! Invite friends!
Call, text or email me for address and an appointment: Denise Barta, (310) 721-2500; dbarta@worthnewyork.com
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*
NEXT MEETING – JUNE 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.