Holmby News 5-27-22

May 31, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
May 27, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. Statewide Primary Election – Voting Information
2. Outdoor Watering Restrictions
3. HWPOA Membership – Online Dues Payments
4. DMV Extended Hours
5. LAPD Crime Report
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION – VOTING INFORMATION

Below is a brief summary of voting information for the June 7, 2022 election. Please visit LAVote.Gov for all voting and election information. Voting options include:

Vote by mail – Ballots should have already been delivered. Return completed ballots through the US Mail, no postage required, or place a completed ballot in a vote by mail drop box. Nearby Vote by Mail Drop Box locations include:

Holmby Park
Westwood Branch Library
UCLA

Vote in person: On Saturday, May 28, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will open 120 Vote Centers across L.A. County. Vote Centers will be open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM to cast a ballot in person or to return a completed Vote by Mail ballot. Nearby Vote Centers include:

Hammer Museum – opens May 28
Beverly Hills City Hall – opens May 28
UCLA Ackerman Unon – opens June 4
Skirball Cultural Center – opens June 4
Emerson Middle Scool – opens June 4
Westfield Century City – opens June 4
The Beverly Hilton – opens June 4

Track your ballot: If you use vote by mail, you can subscribe for updates on the processing of your ballot. Go to: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/ to monitor your vote by mail ballot.

2. OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS

Water Restrictions Coming Into Effect – Los Angeles is in its third straight year of drought, and low reservoir levels mean it’s time for Angelenos to start stepping up further to conserve water responsibly. Technically, LADWP is moving to “Phase 3” of its water conservation plan. In practice, what this means for you is that starting soon – June 1 – Los Angeles will restrict 2 outdoor watering days to 2 a week (down from three.)

3. HWPOA MEMBERSHIP – ONLINE DUES PAYMENTS

For many years, HWPOA has offered members the option to pay annual membership dues online. We were recently notified that there was a glitch on the payment website that made it difficult to pay dues. Our service provider (Square) has informed us that the glitch has been fixed, so if you would like to pay dues online, it should be working properly. We are very sorry if you had difficulties paying dues in recent months.

If you would like to renew your HWPOA membership online, please use this link:

https://hwpoa.square.site/

If you experience any technical issues, please email hwpoa@aol.com and let us know so that we may address the problem. Thank you.

4. DMV EXTENDED HOURS

The California Department of Motor Vehicles will open 64 field offices across the state an hour earlier beginning Thursday, June 2, and ending Friday, September 30.

“While most folks no longer need to visit us at the office, for the rare times they do, we’ve extended our hours. Giving customers an extra hour to complete their DMV transactions is just another way the DMV is making things convenient for our customers,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “The extra hour also allows more customers to complete their REAL ID application now instead of waiting until next spring as the federal enforcement date nears.”

Starting next week, many field offices will open at 7 a.m. every weekday, except Wednesdays. The offices will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday and close at 5 p.m. daily.

5. LAPD CRIME REPORT

LADDER ACCESS TO HOMES
The LAPD is reminding homeowners that suspects may use a ladder located in the backyard to gain access to the second- floor balcony.

If you have any ladders on your property, please secure them in a locked garage, storage shed or secure with chain to prevent suspects from gaining access to the second story. Most suspects expect the second story of a home to not be alarmed like the first floor. Remember always lock your doors and windows (even on the second floor) when you leave your home.

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. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

JAZZ REGGAE FESTIVAL 2022
Monday, May 30
at UCLA Sunset Recreation Center

In honor of the festival’s 35th anniversary, JazzReggae Fest is celebrating three decades of good vibes, jammin’ music, and cultural enrichment with a one-day festival under the Los Angeles sun. The event will take place on Monday, May 30 at the UCLA Sunset Recreation Center from 12pm – 7pm. Amplified sound will be monitored.

Additional information is available here – JazzReggae Festival

WESTWOOD LIBRARY OPERA TALK
Saturday, May 28 at 2:00 PM
via Zoom

Join us on Zoom this Saturday, May 28th, at 2:00 p.m. when Steve Kohn will fill you in on Verdi’s opera Aida, now running at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/85448452084?pwd%3DazB4S3dXdTRzSVNULy90WWFWWWpoQT09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1654034262442119&usg=AOvVaw0Nvr9fs45sssDxFWHUXBzE

Meeting ID: 854 4845 2084
Passcode: 126241

ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE
Throughout the Summer in Santa Monica

The Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica kicks off the summer season with events and opportunities for everyone to enjoy the seaside public space. Guests can explore free amenities such as the popular splash pad, playground, tours of the historic Marion Davies Guest House, use of beach courts and fields, limited first-come, first-served seating with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Weekends starting May 28 and Daily starting July 1 through September 5. Canopy Reservations are available for groups up to 30….

Article – https://smmirror.com/2022/05/summer-offerings-are-back-at-the-annenberg-community-beach-house/

Website – https://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/

7. RESIDENT ADS

PERSONAL TRAINER RECOMMENDATION
I would like to recommend personal trainer, Tom Dailey who already has a number of clients in the neighborhood.

“Dailey” Master Trainer’s Longevity Tips
Tom Dailey, health coach and master trainer with 23 years in the health and fitness industry, provides you with knowledge to slow the aging clock, improve your vitality and overall quality of life.

Stand on one leg to improve longevity?!?!
Did you know that in addition to nutrition, exercise, and quality sleep/stress management, balance and stability are indicators of biological age and longevity? Without regular practice, balance skills will worsen with age, greatly increasing the risk of falling. Fortunately, this skill can be improved simply by spending time standing on one leg; but for how long? By age, the normal period of single leg stance ability with eyes opened is as follows:

Under 40: 45 seconds
40-49: 42 seconds
50-59: 41 seconds
60-69: 32 seconds
70-79: 22 seconds
80-99: 9 seconds

Additionally, when slightly more complex balance exercises are practiced, brain health and function are positively impacted, and that’s something all of us would like to experience.

My programs addressboth the physical and lifestyle components of longevity and anti-aging: mobility/flexibility, strength and cardiovascular training, balance/stability, stress management, sleep, and nutrition.

To learn more, please email me at tom@daileywellnesscoaching.com

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.

8. 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

To see offers, click here

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!

9. 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.

Holmby News 5-20-22

May 24, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
May 20, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Annual Meeting & Election
2. HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. West LAPD Community Update Meeting
5. Landmark Theatre on Pico to Close
6. California Composting Regulations
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting Webinar and thank you to our guest speakers from LAPD, UCLA and the HWPOA Board of Directors. The election results for the HWPOA Board of Directors were announced and we are happy to report that all 32 candidates have been elected to the board. Congratulations to all!

2. HWPOA’S 4th OF JULY PARADE & PICNIC

After a two-year hiatus, we are happy to announce that HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic is back!

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Picnic!
Monday, July 4th
10:00 am Parade start at Warner Avenue

The day will begin at Warner Ave. School, with a parade that leads to Holmby Park, where the festivities continue.

Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts
“BYOP” – Bring Your Own Picnic

Decorate your scooters and wagons, your kids and grandkids, and your homes, especially if you’re along the Loring/ Comstock parade route! Celebrate the holiday and the treasure of a neighborhood we live in together. More details to follow in the coming weeks – stay tuned!

If you have questions or would like to volunteer:
Please email Caron Schwartz, Parade Chair: caronjjj@gmail.com

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220809493
200 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 5/15/2022 @ 6:00 AM

4. WEST LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You Are Invited to:

West LAPD Community Update Meeting
via Zoom
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 3:00pm

Captain Jonathan Tom and available Senior Lead Officers will be updating the community on current events in West LA.

If you have specific questions for the LAPD, please email them to ringler@mac.com or Text (310) 365-5723 by Noon – Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The questions will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708?pwd=RHdJL2tpb3NXaFpERHovS0l6SU1UQT09

Meeting ID: 208 796 9708
Passcode: 915421

5. LANDMARK THEATRE ON PICO TO CLOSE

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Movie-goers took to Twitter last week with sadness and concern for L.A.’s dwindling supply of arthouse film theaters following news that the Landmark Theatres Pico location will close its doors at the end of the month after 15 years.

“For months, we’ve worked to extend our tenancy of The Landmark Pico but have been unable to reach terms. We send our deepest appreciation to the Pico staff, guests, and the filmmaking community for their support over the years,” said Landmark Theatres’ President Ken Holloway.

The Pico location, which is Landmark’s westside flagship, will close after its lease expires at the end of May.

To read the complete article, please CLICK HERE.

6. CALIFORNIA COMPOSTING REGULATIONS

From L.A. Sanitation:

SB 1383 is California’s new organics recycling law, which established targets to reduce 75% of organic waste disposal by 2025 and to rescue (consume or eat) at least 20% of currently disposed surplus food by 2025. Click here to read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Some Favorite Writers: Geoff Dyer
Tue, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
at the Hammer Museum

Celebrated writer Geoff Dyer returns with The Last Days of Roger Federer, an extended meditation on late style and last works. Here Dyer reads from his latest book, a summation of his passions and the perfect introduction to his sly and joyous work.

Readings are followed by a discussion with author and UCLA professor Mona Simpson, who organizes this series. Supported in part by the UCLA Department of English.

For more information and to RSVP – Click Here

8. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING ELECTRICIAN

Can someone please recommend an electrician who can handle changes to the Main Breaker Box in a home? Thank you VERY much.

Please respond to rozengurt@hotmail.com

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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!

10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Holmby News 5-13-22

May 14, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

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.

CLICK HERE 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.

VOTE NOW – CLICK HERE

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

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.

For more details, please click here:

Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse

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.

Purchase Tickets

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.

To Sir With Love
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8 p.m.
at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood Village
Purchase tickets – Click Here

A free Q&A session about the historic Regency Village Theatre (formerly known as the Fox Westwood Village) will follow the screening.

For the full 2022 Last Remaining Seats schedule and to purchase tickets, visit laconservancy.org/LRS

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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

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.

Holmby News 5-6-22

May 9, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
May 6, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1. HWPOA Annual Meeting & Election
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Holmby Westwood Green Team – Tree Planting
4. Fire Dept. Training at UCLA
5. Westwood Connect Day
6. DMV Reminder – Get Your Real ID
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION

HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 PM
Online Via Zoom Webinar
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Agenda Includes:

Councilmember Paul Koretz, 5th District
Capt. Jonathan Tom, West LAPD
Green Team update
State of the Association
Committee Reports
Election results for HWPOA Board of Directors
And more…

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.

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.

VOTE NOW – CLICK HERE

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON (ADW) (likely to produce great bodily injury)
Incident #: 220808898
LE CONTE & HILGARD | 4/30/2022 @ 2:40 PM

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 220808987
700 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 5/1/2022 @ 12:00 PM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 220808945
800 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 4/22/2022 @ 8:00 AM

3. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM – TREE PLANTING

GREEN TEAM TREE PLANTING IS HERE!

JOIN US TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MAY 7 AT 9:00 AM
MEET AT 10708 LE CONTE
WEAR SUNBLOCK, CLOSED TOE SHOES, AND BRING A HAT

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD,
BUILD OUR TREE CANOPY AND FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

4. FIRE DEPT. TRAINING AT UCLA

Hello UCLA Neighbors,

As a courtesy, we wanted to let you know that UCLA Fire and the Los Angeles Fire Department will be conducting various search and rescue training exercises next Tuesday, May 10, from approximately 9am to 2pm.

These exercises will take place on campus near the Center for Health Sciences (CHS) located at 10833 Le Conte Avenue. While we anticipate appropriate measures be will taken to mitigate the sound impact to our neighbors, there may be some disruption during this time and we apologize in advance.

Should you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Best,
UCLA Community & Local Government Relations
Duane Muller (she/her)
dmuller@support.ucla.edu

5. 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.

6. DMV REMINDER – GET YOUR REAL ID

If you still need a REAL ID, you have one year before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require federally accepted identification, like a REAL ID or valid passport, to board a flight within the United States or visit secure federal facilities and military bases. A REAL ID may be your most important carry-on starting May 3, 2023.

Go to REALID.dmv.ca.gov to start your application and upload your documents before visiting a DMV office to complete the process. You will need to provide one proof of identity, two proofs of California residency, and your Social Security number. A bear and star on your driver’s license or identification card indicates you have a REAL ID.

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

LAST REMAINING SEATS – CLASSIC FILM SERIES
Three weekends in June 2022
at historic L.A. theaters

To Sir With Love
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8 p.m.
at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood Village
Purchase tickets – Click Here

A free Q&A session about the historic Regency Village Theatre (formerly known as the Fox Westwood Village) will follow the screening.

For the full 2022 Last Remaining Seats schedule and to purchase tickets, visit laconservancy.org/LRS

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.

Purchase Tickets

COMMUNITY ART FESTIVALS
Sponsored by The Getty Center

The Getty Center is partnering with a diverse group of community partners to launch a 10-part series of FREE outdoor art festivals in neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, from May 14 to August 28.

The first festival, Getty 25 Celebrates Inglewood, kicks off Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, at Inglewood City Hall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live music, art activations, food trucks, and more.

Details of activities and schedule of future community art festivals at https://westsidetoday.com/2022/05/03/getty-announces-locations-for-10-free-community-art-festivals-across-los-angeles/

POLO AT WILL ROGERS STATE PARK
Weekends through October

Polo season at Will Rogers State Park began May 1 and runs to October. Matches every weekend are free and open to the public. Lessons also available, including basic horseback riding, for ages 6 and up.

Short video at https://vimeo.com/705623311
More info at https://willrogerspolo.com/

8. RESIDENT ADS

POOL SERVICE
Pool Service recommendation needed, someone reliable and trustworthy. Please send recommendations to ronald.krieger1@gmail.com Thanks for your help!

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Sarah Leonard Jewelers – Free Gift

Sarah Leonard – Website

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!

10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

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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

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.

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.

11. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Sarah Leonard Jewelers – Free Gift

Sarah Leonard – Website

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

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.

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