HOLMBY NEWS
December 3, 2021
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Holmby Westwood Green Team – Trees & Drought
3. Sidewalk Report Gains Traction
4. New Ordinance – Plastic Food Utensils
5. UCLA Crest/Nimoy Theater – Community Update
6. Metro Updates – Fare Collection & Route Changes
7. Sarah Leonard Jewelers – 75th Anniversary
8. Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
9. Westwood Village Farmers’ Market Holiday Events
10. Holiday Toy Drive – West LAPD
11. Activities & Things to Do
12. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
13. Resident Ads
14. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
15. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 210816860
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 11/18/2021 @ 3:00 AM
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 210816922
200 BLOCK CONWAY AV | 11/17/2021 @ 1:20 PM
File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org
2. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM – TREES & DROUGHT
The Holmby Westwood Green Team is addressing issues related to our parkway trees. In addition to focusing on the trees themselves, we will address the work of the Green Team, efforts by the City of Los Angeles related to urban trees as well as resources for tree care and maintenance. Please send your questions to Marnie Bodek at mossbodek@msn.com
SHOULD I WATER MY TREES, EVEN THOUGH WE ARE IN A DROUGHT?
YES. ABSOLUTELY CONTINUE TO WATER YOUR TREES!
In early November, the Metropolitan Water District declared a Drought Emergency in Southern California. The announcement followed Governor Newsom’s request that Californians voluntarily cut water consumption by 15%.
But conserving water does not mean sacrificing trees. According to LA Forest Officer, Rachel Malarich “It is not either we conserve water, or we preserve trees. It absolutely must be both. Without water, our trees will not survive.” As a valuable part of the urban infrastructure, trees cool the city, provide shade and improve residents’ physical and mental health. They play a critical role in air quality as well as water quality, storm water capture and flood prevention.
Although it seems counterintuitive, Angelenos should continue to water their trees when asked to turn off their tap. Trees will not survive unless they are watered in a way that does not involve rain. Trees that are less than 3 years old need to be watered two times per week with five gallons of water each time, mature trees need to be watered one to two times per month up to 24 hours. It costs more money, time, and water to plant a new tree than it costs to keep one alive. Keep watering your trees!
California needs trees, and trees need water, even in a drought.
Get the facts:
SaveOurWater.com/trees
#SaveOurTrees
3. SIDEWALK REPORT GAINS TRACTION
L.A. Controller Ron Galperin’s recent report urging policymakers to make sweeping changes to the City’s sidewalk repair program has quickly gained attention from City leaders, community advocates, local and national media, and residents across Los Angeles. The goal of Controller Galperin’s report is to get L.A.’s 9,000 miles of pedestrian walkways fixed more quickly.
“It’s no secret to anyone who has ever walked the streets in Los Angeles that our sidewalks are in dreadful shape,” said Controller Galperin. “But our sidewalk repair program is broken and the City is moving too slowly to make any difference. Our leaders must adopt a new path forward to make L.A. a more walkable, accessible and safe city for everyone.”
Featured media coverage:
- NBC LA: Watch Where You Step. LA’s Sidewalks Are Still Dangerous, Despite Millions In Repairs
- LA Times Editorial: L.A. tripped over its duty to fix the city’s broken sidewalks
- CBS Los Angeles: ‘Inefficient And Ineffective’: Scathing Audit Blasts LA’s Expensive, Clumsy System Of Fixing Crumbling Sidewalks
4. NEW ORDINANCE – PLASTIC FOOD UTENSILS
Get ready to say goodbye to all the unused plastic knives and forks that clutter our kitchen drawers and cupboards.
Due to COVID, many of us have been eating more takeout. Since we eat much of that takeout at home, we very often don’t actually need the extra plastic utensils, condiments, straws and napkins that are automatically included by the restaurants with each order.
Ordinance No. 187030 requires that food and beverage facilities located in the City of Los Angeles — and all third party food delivery services operating in the city — offer disposable food ware accessories (plastic, knives, forks, spoons, stirrers, condiment packets, etc.) only to customers who specifically request them. This phase of the ordinance only applies to larger businesses, those with 26 employees or more. Smaller establishments will need to curtail their disposable foodware giveaways starting next April.
It may seem like a small matter, but the amount of non-biodegradable, unrecyclable plastic waste accumulating in landfills and congesting our waterways is a threat to marine life and other ecosystems. It’s past time we stopped creating and consuming so much plastic waste. So the next time you order take-out, “Skip the Stuff!”
5. UCLA CREST/NIMOY THEATER – COMMUNITY UPDATE
On November 22, 2021, UCLA hosted a virtual meeting and discussion with members of the Westwood Community to provide an update on the renovation of the Nimoy Theater (formerly the Crest Theater).
To view a recording of the virtual update, please visit this YouTube link.
The Nimoy is currently being restored to its originally-envisioned role as a venue for live performance and cinematic arts. Enhancements to the facility include an expanded lobby for pre- and post-performance socializing and events; an updated lobby and guest facilities; new seating and theatrical production systems; and a backstage green room with artist support spaces – all designed to create memorable and transformative experiences for Los Angeles audiences.
Designed to achieve a LEED Gold rating and outperform the required provisions of the California Energy Code by at least 20%, the Nimoy will accommodate contemporary performance by groundbreaking artists scheduled to re-open in late 2022.
To learn more about the renovation, please visit the Center for the Art of Performance.
6. METRO UPDATES – FARE COLLECTION & ROUTE CHANGES
METRO SERVICE CHANGES – EFFECTIVE DEC. 19
Starting on Sunday, December 19, 2021, Metro is rolling out service changes in order to bring you a better bus experience. We’re realigning routes for easier access to key destinations and more reliable service, part of implementing the NextGen Bus Plan. Some bus stops will also be consolidated to improve bus travel times, while maintaining access to alternative stops.
Metro Service Changes – click here
METRO FARE COLLECTION RESUMES – JAN. 2022
To keep riders and our employees safe, we suspended front door boarding on our buses in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also relaxed our rules requiring riders to use the farebox and TAP validator.
With vaccinations well underway and mask wearing required on our system, we will resume front door boarding only and restart fare collection January 10, 2022.
7. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS – 75th ANNIVERSARY
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers Celebrates 75 Years
The Long-Running Merchant in Westwood Village
In 1946, Leonard and his wife Sarah, fondly referred to as Lenny & Sunny, opened a small jewelry store in Westwood Village. For many decades the business has grown and prospered, and today, Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers holds the record as the longest-running merchant in Westwood Village. For 75 years Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers’ has provided exceptional service, genuine concern, sound advice, and quality jewelry which is central to their core values.
On behalf of Councilmember Paul Koretz, thank you to the Westwood BID, Steve Sann, and the Department of Transportation for their partnership in celebrating this monumental anniversary, and heartfelt congratulations to Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers on your 75th Anniversary!
8. GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count takes place Tuesday – Thursday January 25 – 27, 2022. Counts are held during evening hours; different neighborhoods are counted on different days. The count is led by the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).
Please sign up online – enter your ZIP code at TheyCountWillYou.org to see dates and join the count in your neighborhood.
9. WESTWOOD VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET HOLIDAY EVENTS
Please join us to celebrate the holiday season at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market!
Free Holiday Crafts, Live Music & More!
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Mariachi Mexico en America & Holiday Ornament Making
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Holiday Music with Chris Watson & Pomander Orange Decorating
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Holiday Carolers & Holiday Card Making
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
1036 Broxton Ave
Two hours free parking in the Broxton Avenue Structure before 5:00 PM
10. HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE – WEST LAPD
The West LAPD Community Police Station is holding a holiday toy drive through December 15. All toys will be distributed to local children. See flyer below for details:
11. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
CICLAVIA – SOUTH LA
Sunday, December 5, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Join us in South LA! This Sunday, enjoy the open streets of South Central, Exposition Park, Leimert Park, and Crenshaw at CicLAvia–South LA!
Activities Along the Route (partial list):
- All four Hubs have free water stations and restrooms, a First Aid booth, food trucks, bike parking, free bike repair, and free pedicab rides to other Hubs.
- The L.A. Zoo is bringing zoological artifacts, interactive games, and a few activities you can take back home.
- Excited for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art? Grab an art kit and learn more about the museum before it opens!
- Get details on upcoming performances and exclusive exhibitions at the LA Phil and LACMA booths.
- The California Science Center booth will feature an educational exhibit on the various animals that make their homes in sea shells.
We’ve got directions, route details, activities, safety information, and more information – just click here. Check out the full list of activities we have in store so you don’t miss a thing.
12. 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.
13. RESIDENT ADS
GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT
I need to change the door of my garage. Has anyone done this in recent years and could recommend a good company?
Please let me know. Thank you.
Nora
nrozengu@g.ucla.edu
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14. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS
Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
Westwood Village Rewards Program:
You can now earn rewards for shopping and dining in Westwood Village! Exclusive offers, promotions, and other incentives are now available in many restaurants, shops, and businesses in Westwood Village. So easy to use, too, you can access all of these rewards from your mobile device!
Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!
15. 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*
- 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.