HOLMBY NEWS
May 13, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Annual Meeting & Election
2. Annual Meeting – Agenda Update
3. Southbound 405 at Wilshire – Ramp Closures
4. Outdoor Watering Restrictions
5. LAPD Crime Report
6. L.A. Triathalon – Sunday Street Closures
7. Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse – Sunday
8. Kids Cooking Camp at Violet Bistro
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 PM
Online Via Zoom Webinar
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
It has been several years since our last Annual Meeting and we look forward to your participation. Although the webinar is open to the public, registration is required to attend. Please click below to register.
Agenda Includes:
- Capt. Jonathan Tom, West LAPD
- Green Team update
- State of the Association
- Committee Reports
- Election results for HWPOA Board of Directors
- And more…
If you have questions for any of our guest speakers, please email them to hwpoa@aol.com by May 16. We can’t guarantee that they will all be asked due to the limited amount of meeting time, but will try to get in as many as possible.
HWPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTION
Vote Online – see below
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.
Below you will find a link to vote electronically. Members who do not have access to email were sent paper ballots. Only members in good standing may vote and only one vote per household will be counted. If you and other family members each receive this email, please select one family member to cast a ballot.
To validate this election, at least 50 members must vote and in order to win, the candidate must receive a majority (at least 50% +1) of the legal vote.
Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on May 16, 2022 to be counted. Results will be announced at the Annual Meeting.
2. ANNUAL MEETING – AGENDA UPDATE
Councilmember Koretz will not speak at our Annual Meeting
For 2 years, the 4 homeowner associations, Westwood Neighborhood Council, Westwood Community Council, and WLA Chamber have been negotiating Koretz’s amendments to the Westwood Village Specific Plan. Every group agreed to support 18 of his 19 amendments to encourage new occupancy in the Village with the hope of filling the many vacancies.
We met with the Councilman on Dec. 9, 2021 when he expressed delight at our support. We worked to minimize the requirement for signage but the Planning Dept. said it could not be accommodated. There has never been a factual discussion as to the root of the problem which we believe to be in the Planning Dept., not with the community.
Our group does NOT support 1 amendment – removing the Design Review Board (DRB, appointed by Koretz) from reviewing signs for new businesses. The community was accused of filing too many appeals, too many signage appeals, and the DRB for causing delays, ALL of which were proven to be inaccurate and just plain FALSE.
A “trained eye” on the DRB should be the one to review signage design and placement, not a bureaucrat behind a counter who has no formal design training.
Facts be damned, his mind was made up. He would not support the community on one VERY small but important request. When working with the council office, we have always worked with facts, not accusations that were proven wrong.
For nearly 3 years, HWPOA has had a working “Committee on the Village,” chaired by Jann Williams, AIA, to research every aspect of Westwood Village. The Committee agreed with the support of the 18 huge amendments that should bring welcome change to Westwood but wants DRB review of signage as is required in Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, and many communities across the city. The DRB also wrote a letter in support of its review. Councilmember Koretz said “No” and scheduled a hearing without notification to the community. We requested that he postpone the hearing this Tues. to no avail.
We find his accusations to be baseless and his interest in the pursuit of truth to be of no importance. He is not with us!
Jann Williams, AIA
Sandy Brown
Before Tues., May 17th – You can email paulkoretz42@yahoo.com and ask that he support DRB review of signs.
Tues., May 17th at 2 PM
Planning & Land Use (PLUM) Committee Meeting. Item # 10 on the agenda. The audio for this meeting is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar. The live audio can also be heard at: (310) 471-CITY (Westside).
View the Draft Ordinanance here
View the PLUM Meeting agenda here
3. SOUTHBOUND 405 AT WILSHIRE – RAMP CLOSURES
Due to ongoing construction of the Metro Station in Westwood, several ramps near Wilshire Blvd will be closed starting tonight.
Dates:
- This weekend – May 13 through 15
- Next weekend – May 20 through 23
Work hours: Continuous closures 10pm Friday through 6am Monday
Traffic Control:
- Westbound Wilshire Bl to southbound I-405 on-ramp will be closed.
- Southbound I-405 to eastbound Wilshire Bl off-ramp will be closed.
4. OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS
LADWP announced earlier this week that effective June 1, outdoor watering in the city of Los Angeles will be restricted to two days per week based on a resident’s address:
- ODD Addresses – Monday and Friday
- EVEN Addresses – Thursday and Sunday
Additional restrictions:
- Watering capped at only 8 minutes (or 15 minutes for sprinklers with water-conserving nozzles).
- No outdoor watering will be allowed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. regardless of the watering days.
Those who don’t comply with the new rules will receive a warning, followed by escalating fines for each subsequent violation.
The city also urged residents with pools to use pool covers to reduce the risk of evaporation, and called on people to wash their vehicles only at commercial car wash facilities.
5. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 220809167
10500 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 5/4/2022 @ 4:15 AM
BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 220809127
700 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 4/30/2022 @ 11:00 PM
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
6. L.A. TRIATHALON – SUNDAY STREET CLOSURES
Plan Your Commute Around the Triathlon
Select Streets Will be Closed on
Sunday, May 15, 4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Los Angeles Triathlon will be taking place early on the morning of Sunday, May 15. The event starts early in the morning at Venice beach and then proceeds eastbound along Venice Blvd. to northbound La Brea and then eastbound on Olympic Blvd. Motorists will not be able to cross these streets on any route other than on the I-405 freeway until after the streets have been reopened. Some of the street closures include:
- Venice Blvd. (Ocean to La Brea)
- La Brea Ave. (Venice to Olympic)
- Olympic Blvd.(Mid Wilshire to Downtown)
- Wilshire Blvd. (Downtown)
Venice Blvd. through the Palms area is projected to reopen by 9:30 a.m. and other streets beyond Venice Blvd. to Olympic Blvd. to Western Ave. should be reopened by 10:00 a.m. For additional street closure information, please click here.
7. BLOOD MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE – SUNDAY
From the Westwood-Century City Patch:
The first of two total lunar eclipses visible to SoCal residents this year occurs Sunday and Monday and will turn May’s full flower moon blood red. Oh, and it’s also a supermoon — depending on whom you ask.
Whether you’ll be able to see the lunar eclipse, of course, depends on the weather. Accuweather predicts cloud cover as high as 60% in Southern California’s coastal areas, which would badly impact visibility. In urban areas further inland, cloud coverage of around 40% is expected.
8. KIDS COOKING CAMP AT VIOLET BISTRO
Registration is now open
for the Kids & Teens Cooking Camp
at Violet!
Discover a fun and enriching summer activity your kids will eat up! Led by professional chefs, each week of our camp spotlights different types of cuisines and cooking methods. From international favorites to pastry classics, your budding chef will have the opportunity to prepare a variety of dishes and learn new techniques to try at home.
Details:
- 2 Weeks, July 19th – July 29th
- Tuesdays – Fridays | 12pm-3pm
- For Kids & Teens, Ages 11-17
Click here for more information
9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project)
Sunday May 15, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
at the Hammer Museum
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, the Hammer Museum is thrilled to bring back its annual family fundraiser K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project), an event that provides unforgettable experiences for kids and their families with renowned Los Angeles artists. Painters, sculptors, architects, and creative types of all kinds lead inventive hands-on workshops in the carefree atmosphere of the Hammer Museum courtyard.
Proceeds from K.A.M.P. support Hammer Kids, which offers free programming to thousands of children and families throughout the year.
GETTY CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
“OFF THE 405”
5 Saturday nights through August (see calendar)
at the Getty Center
The Getty Center’s FREE summer concert series “Off the 405” returns for the first time since 2019, on five Saturday nights beginning May 21 through August 27, 6 pm – 9 pm. While the concerts are free, Getty Center parking is $20, or $15 after 3pm, and $10 after 6pm.
The Getty Center is also reinstating Saturday evening hours on June 18, in time for the second Off the 405 concert, featuring Bartees Strange. For the first time since 2020, the Center will stay open on Saturdays until 8pm, and the Restaurant will take dinner reservations.
It’s also a great opportunity to take advantage of Pay Once, Park Twice where visitors can hop from one Getty location to another in one day, using the same parking ticket.
More info at https://brentwoodnewsla.com/outdoor-concert-series-off-the-405-returns-to-the-getty-center/ and at https://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/performances/offthe405.html
LAST REMAINING SEATS – CLASSIC FILM SERIES
Three weekends in June 2022
at historic L.A. theaters
Tickets now on sale – After a two-year hiatus, the Los Angeles Conservancy’s classic film series “Last Remaining Seats” is back and bringing its beloved movie screenings to Westwood Village. Since 1987, the L.A. Conservancy’s popular summer series has presented classic films as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen inside L.A.’s majestic movie palaces. Tickets per screening are $22 General admission/$18 L.A. Conservancy members.
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8 p.m.
at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood Village
Purchase tickets – Click Here
10. 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
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!
11. 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.