HOLMBY NEWS
April 29, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
4. Coyote Alert
5. Prescription Drug Take Back Day
6. City Council & Mayoral Election – Candidate Info.
7. Westwood Connect Day
8. Checkbook L.A. – Track City Spending
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Resident Ads
11. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
12. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE:
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, May 17
The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 17. The meeting will be held virtually (via Zoom). The agenda includes:
- City Councilmember Paul Koretz
- Guest speakers from West LAPD
- Updates on Westwood Village, homelessness and crime
- Election results for HWPOA Board of Directors
Note regarding HWPOA Election
We normally hold the election of the HWPOA Board of Directors in-person at our Annual Meeting. However, as this year’s Annual Meeting will be held virtually, the election will be held separately. Members will receive an online ballot in the next few days and results will be announced at the Annual Meeting. Click here to see the slate of nominees.
Mark your calendars!
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 220808608
10700 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 4/20/2022 @ 2:00 PM
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 220808705
500 BLOCK S MAPLETON DR | 4/24/2022 @ 8:15 AM
File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE
Tree Planting Event – May 7
The Holmby Westwood Green Team needs your help planting trees on Saturday, May 7th. See flyer below for more information. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here:Treepeople.org/volunteer
Help Your Trees Survive the Drought: Water them!
Our current drought conditions do not mean you should stop watering your parkway trees. Although the state and city have imposed water restrictions, they still strongly recommend prioritizing proper watering of your trees. Trees should be given a higher priority than lawns. Lawns can be replaced in a matter of weeks. Without water, trees will die. Remember that it takes more money, water, and time to replace a mature tree lost to drought, then to keep it alive. A 20-year-old tree needs 20 years to be replaced.
Here are some tree watering tips:
- Check the soil moisture by your tree. Poke a long screwdriver into the soil. If you cannot poke in at least 6 inches, it’s time to water.
- For established trees (3 + years) slowly soak the root zone under the canopy – use a soaker hoser, sprinkler hose attachment on a low setting or other water system. Watering slowly allows water to go down deeply – which in turn encourages root growth.
- Young trees (0-3 years) need 5 gallons of water at least 2 times per week.
- MULCH! 2” to 3” of mulch or leaf litter around the tree (away from the trunk) helps retain moisture, reduce tree water needs and protect your trees. Unlike rocks, mulch does not compete for water or radiate heat.
- Do not use synthetic turf on parkways and turn off the water. Your tree(s) will die.
- Water early in the morning or after the sunsets, since this is when plants and trees replace water lost during the day and less water is lost to evaporation at these times.
And please do not plant artificial turf on your parkway. Without water, your tree will die.
4. COYOTE ALERT
A homeowner near Holmby Park recently spotted a coyote in their front yard. This is a good reminder to take safety precautions for potential encounters with coyotes.
The following Safety Tips are from the LA Animal Services website. You can also download a more detailed Coyote Brochure
DETERRENTS & HOME SAFETY
- Trash cans should be securely fastened so wildlife is not invited to feed from them. Ammonia or pepper sprinkled in the trash may also discourage a scavenging coyote.
- Remove pet food dishes when your pet has finished eating and do not leave food outside. Pick ripe fruit and clean rotten produce off the ground.
- Trim hedges and clear brush from under trees and around your home so the coyotes do not have a hiding place.
- Special coyote fencing is available and can be found online.
- Close off crawl spaces under porches, decks and sheds. Coyotes use such areas for resting and raising young.
- Keep your property well lit at night, especially when you go out with your dog for the last potty break before bed.
COYOTE ENCOUNTERS – KEEP CHILDREN & PETS SAFE
- Small animals and children should not be left outside unattended if there are coyotes in your area. Never leave small children and pets unattended outdoors even if your yard is fenced.
- Walk your dog on a leash at all times — not only is it the law, but it will keep your pet safe. Do not allow your dog to interact or “play” with a coyote.
- If you see coyotes, make loud noises and scare them away: bang pots and pans, use a whistle, etc. BUT, they are smart and you cannot keeping making the same noise and expect the coyotes to fall for the same trick over and over.
- When you are walking your dog in areas known to have coyotes, you can carry a loud whistle or even an umbrella that you can open and close rapidly to scare them away. Unlike the approach with an aggressive dog, you can raise your arms above your head and stomp your feet while shouting at the coyote to scare them away.
- Bring cats and dogs inside at night.
- Feeding wildlife is illegal! Do not approach or feed wild animals, including coyotes. It is unsafe and a violation of the law.
5. PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Join us THIS SATURDAY (April 30) in Westwood for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!
Bring your unwanted, unused and expired medication to be properly disposed of by the DEA! 
6. CITY COUNCIL & MAYORAL ELECTION – CANDIDATE INFO.
L.A. COUNTY SUPERVISOR
District 3 Virtual Candidate Forum
The five-member Board of Supervisors has jurisdiction over many aspects of local governance including the County Health Department, mental health and other services for homeless individuals, the Metro Board and much more. This election is to replace DIstrict 3 Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who is retiring.
The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC), which includes the Westwood Neighborhood Council and Westwood Community Council, recently conducted a Virtual Candidate Forum featuring all six candidates running for this seat.
WRAC Candidate Forum
Board of Supervisors District 3
CITY COUNCIL
District 5 Virtual Candidate Forum (HWPOA & UCLA)
Earlier this month, HWPOA co-sponsored a Westwood & UCLA Virtual Candidate Forum for L.A. City Council District 5. This forum focused specifically on Westwood, Westwood Village, UCLA, and 5th District issues. Watch the forum on YouTube:
CD5 Candidates Forum – YouTube link
District 5 Virtual Candidate Forum (WRAC)
The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) recently hosted a Virtual Candidate Forum with the four candidates running for L.A. City Council – District 5.
WRAC Candidate Forum
City Council District 5
To learn more about the candidates and their positions, please visit:
- Jimmy Biblarz: jimmybiblarz.com
- Scott Epstein: scottforla.com
- Katy Young Yaroslavsky: katyforla.com
- Sam Yebri: samforla.com
MAYORAL ELECTION
Candidate Talks with Mike Feuer
Mayoral Candidate
Wednesday, May 4th at 1:00 PM.
Belmont Village – 10475 Wilshire Bvd.
Join us for Candidate Talks, a series featuring local candidates running for office. In our next Talk, Mike Feuer will join us to discuss his run for Los Angeles Mayor and answer your questions. RSVP HERE
NOTE FROM BELMONT: All guests must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination or complete a COVID rapid test upon arrival. Masks are required.
7. WESTWOOD CONNECT DAY
Westwood Connect Day 2022
A community event for our unhoused neighbors
Thursday, May 11, 2022
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Connect Days are community events that bring service providers, community partners, governmental agencies, and dedicated volunteers together so that individuals experiencing homelessness can be connected to an array of services simultaneously. There will be housing resources, legal assistance, medical services, hygiene kits, showers, food, haircuts, clothing, and more.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Westwood Connect Day – Volunteer Registration
Donations Needed:
- Clothing, jackets, business attire
- Shoes, belts, purses
- Blankets, backpacks, luggage
- Reusable bags, tents, sleeping bags
- Non-perishable snacks
Donation Drop-Off Locations:
- Volunteer’s home in HWPOA – 1022 Selby Ave.
- Supervisor Shiela Kuehl’s Field Office, 1645 Corinth Ave, #102, Schedule your drop-off appointment by calling 310-231-1170.
8. CHECKBOOK L.A. – TRACK CITY SPENDING
L.A. Controller Ron Galperin unveiled an updated, enhanced version of his Checkbook L.A. website, which allows the public to review current and historical data on how tax dollars are spent on goods and services purchased by the City of Los Angeles. Users can search by department, vendor or item, and will find data for 2022 and each fiscal year back through 2013.
Checkbook L.A. – Track City Spending
9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Saturday, April 30th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
This FREE event brings families and communities together to celebrate healthy living with a fun filled day of interactive games, family activities, community resources, giveaways and more.
10. RESIDENT ADS
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
Recommendations sought for a landscape lighting technician to repair existing–and/or install new–landscape lighting. Please email recommendations to DrRobinKay@gmail.com. All leads will be greatly appreciated! Robin Kay
HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News. When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
11. 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 retailiers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
- Sarah Leonard Jewelers – Free Gift
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. It’s easy to use and 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!
12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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.