HOLMBY NEWS
October 9, 2020
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Voting Information
2. 2020 Census – Deadline Fast Approaching
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Contactless Trick-or-Treating
5. Leaf Blowing Etiquette
6. Santa Monica Blvd. – Temporary Lane Reductions
7. Shrubs Blocking Sidewalks – Please Trim
8. YMCA – Non-Perishable Food Drive
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. VOTING INFORMATION
Dear Voter,
We know voting may look different this election season – but it’s critical to make a plan to vote early. Fortunately, you have safe and accessible options that will help you stay healthy when making your voice heard.
The safest way to participate in this election is to return your Vote by Mail ballot – which has already been mailed to all registered voters.
Learn your safe voting options by making your voting plan today.
Make Your Plan to Vote
Here’s some information on how to safely return your mail-in ballot:
- Return by mail: This is the safest and most convenient way to exercise your right to vote this fall. All registered voters in Los Angeles County will be issued a ballot to ensure you have safe voting options during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once you receive it, fill it out at home and return it by mail as soon as possible. Click here to learn more about voting by mail
- Vote by Mail Ballot Drop Box: These contactless drop boxes help you stay distanced and safe! When you receive your Vote by Mail ballot, locate one of 400 secure ballot drop boxes throughout LA County to drop your voted ballot off. Click here to learn more and find your local ballot drop box
**Local ballot drop box locations include Westwood Library, Holmby Park and UCLA - Drop off at any Vote Center: If you need to vote in person, be sure to vote early (Vote Centers are open starting 10 days before Election Day) to avoid long lines. Rest assured all Vote Centers will follow public health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19. Click here to learn more about early voting at Voter Centers
Voting early means taking a trip to the mailbox!
Make a plan to vote today!
Stay Safe,
Dean C. Logan
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
2. 2020 CENSUS – DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
The deadline to fill out your census form is fast approaching and all Angelenos need to be counted and make our voices heard. The courts have recently ordered the Census Bureau to continue counting until October 31, 2020.
The census count couldn’t be more important and the final tally will shape what L.A. will look like for the next decade. It will determine how many representatives we send to Washington D.C. to fight for our interests –– and how much funding we bring home for our roads, schools, health care, unemployment benefits, and other essential programs.
If we don’t respond by the deadline, those resources will end up going somewhere else, which we can’t let happen. All it takes to prevent this from occurring is ten minutes of your time, ten minutes to secure L.A.’s future for the next ten years. The power is in our hands.
3. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 200814977
400 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 10/7/2020 @ 12:00 PM
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 200814960
10400 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 10/6/2020 @ 6:00 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
4. CONTACTLESS TRICK-OR-TREATING
In these unprecedented times, HWPOA would like to assist in providing local children with a somewhat normal Halloween, while taking appropriate precautions. HWPOA is compiling a list of addresses that would like to participate in safe trick-or-treating.
Families that agree to participate must provide a contactless manner to pass out treats to the children. This can include methods such as leaving a bin outside, using a grabber (or tongs) to give out treats, a “chute” to send the candy down, etc.
If you would like to be a part of this and provide treats to our neighborhood children, please email hwpoa@aol.com with your address. Suggested trick-or-treating time is Saturday, October 31 from 4pm–6pm.
A link to a list of participating homes will be posted in the Holmby News prior to Halloween. We must all agree as a community to keep this program small and within our neighborhood and its residents. In addition, when approaching homes, please limit the size of your group, maintain appropriate distance on sidewalks and driveways and follow other social distancing guidelines (wear a mask, etc.).
If you have any questions please contact hwpoa@aol.com. Thanks and Happy Halloween!
5. LEAF BLOWING ETIQUETTE
We would like to remind you that gas powered leaf blowers are illegal. They can be very noisy and disruptive to other neighborhood residents.
Gas Powered Leaf Blowers – City Ordinance
If you or your gardeners use gas powered leaf blowers, please refrain from using them. There are other options available, including a variety of electric leaf blowers. Thank you.
6. SANTA MONICA BLVD – TEMPORARY LANE REDUCTIONS
From Los Angeles Metro:
The Metro Purple Line construction contractor will install landscaping on the north side of Santa Monica Blvd. beginning on Tuesday, October 6. This work will require temporary lane reductions on Santa Monica Blvd. between Century Park West and Moreno Dr. for an estimated two weeks.
*Construction is dynamic and is subject to change.
Click here for additional information
7. SHRUBS BLOCKING SIDEWALKS – PLEASE TRIM
Throughout the neighborhood, many shrubs and hedges have become overgrown. Some are encroaching on the sidewalk, making the sidewalk narrow and difficult to navigate.
If your bushes, shrubs or hedges are overgrown and blocking the sidewalk, please trim them as soon as possible. Please remember to take care of the shrubs on all sides of your property (not just the front). Thank you.
8. YMCA – NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE
During the pandemic, the Collins & Katz Family Y has been meeting critical community needs, feeding our hungry neighbors, and providing sanitation and showers to the unsheltered around us. Our Food Distribution program, in partnership with Food Forward and Westside Friends, has delivered meals and distributed 5,950 bags of fresh food to neighbors, which equals about 24,000 meals to families and seniors in need. Sadly, it’s not enough and here’s where you can help!
Our neighbors need non-perishable foods like rice, beans and pasta, and other items to add to the fresh produce that they pick up from the Y each Thursday. These nonperishable items will help people stretch their food to last through the week until the next food distribution.
Please drop off Nonperishable food items like rice, beans, pasta and more:
Drop-Off Location:
Collins & Katz Family YMCA
1466 S. Westgate Ave.
(near University High School)
at the East side, loading dock entrance
Time:
Monday – Friday, 9:00a – 2:00p
Thank you for considering this request. If you have questions, please call Aaron (424/465-5200), who’s coordinating all the food distribution.
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
CAREGIVER AVAILABLE
Amazing male caregiver available! Very intelligent, experienced, kind, knowledgeable and capable. Email me if interested. Dayletobi@hotmail.com
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CLASSIC ROCK DRIVEWAY SHOW
Save the Date! My Band will be playing our 2nd Driveway Gig on Sunday, October 25 from 3-6:00 PM.
Come join 3 Car Garage for another Driveway Gig of classic Rock Tunes on Sunday 10/25 from 3-6pm, at 868 Malcolm Ave.
Rock On!!
11. 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*
NEXT MEETING – NOVEMBER 10 (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.