HOLMBY NEWS
December 11, 2015
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA President’s Update
2. Century Plaza Hotel – Development Project
3. Federal Issues Survey
4. Crime Report
5. Upcoming Community Events
6. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7. Resident Ads
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
Sandy Brown, president of HWPOA, met with Congressman Ted Lieu and his staff on issues affecting Holmby Westwood. They discussed long-time problems with postal delivery (USPS) in the neighborhood as previously reported in our weekly news. She recently attended a meeting at the WLA VA with representatives from the Congressman’s office and the Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs. HWPOA sent a letter of support of the VA Master Plan for environmental and historic preservation due diligence which will be printed in the Federal Register.
This week, Sandy met with L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson and other Westwood homeowner and community leaders to discuss local issues relating to traffic, infrastructure, and the perennial battle over development and increasing density/congestion. This conversation has been ongoing for many years with ever-changing officeholders and will likely continue for years to come. We will keep the community informed.
2. CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL – DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
This article appeared in the Los Angeles Times on 12/9/15. As nearby neighbors, you might be interested in development in Century City. This is in addition to the $700 million Westfield renovation currently under construction.
Link to article: Century City Development
3. FEDERAL ISSUES SURVEY
From the Office of Congressman Ted Lieu:
Dear Friends:
It is a great honor to serve as your voice in the United States House of Representatives. Here are some of my priorities, but I would also like to hear from you:
- Protecting Retirement Security
- Combating Climate Change
- Investing In America’s Heroes
Please take part in our issue survey online. We want your feedback.
I look forward to hearing from you about these crucial issues and much more during my upcoming constituent telephone town hall.
Telephone Town Hall
December 15, 2015 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm Pacific Time
Call toll free 877-353-4701
On December 15, 2015, I will be hosting my very first telephone town hall to discuss the issues that matter most to you. If you would like to join the conversation, please call toll free 877-353-4701 between 6:30pm and 7:30pm Pacific Time. You can also ask me questions anytime via my Facebook and Twitter. I hope to hear from you!
4. CRIME REPORT
LAPD Senior Lead Officer Chris Ragsdale reported a 20% increase in property crime in Westwood. Please remember to protect your purses, tech property such as smartphones and computers, and bicycles – anything left unlocked and visible in a car or garage is viewed as easy pickings, that is, easy to steal. Please be mindful at all times!
5. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Free Concert (Fiato String Quartet) – Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 PM. Join us for the final concert in the 2015 Season of our popular free Concert Series @ Westwood Library! The Library’s Quartet in Residence, the Fiato String Quartet, will present two engaging string quartets, along with some holiday music:
- Ives – String Quartet No. 1 (“From the Salvation Army”)
- Mendelssohn – String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, no. 1 (dedicated to the Crown Prince of Sweden)
Download the flyer here: LA Musical Salon
Santa Claus is Coming to Westwood -Thursday, December 17th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. We are hosting FREE Santa photos at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market! All ages are welcome! Kids, adults, and even your furry friends can take a picture with the big man in the red suit. We hope to see you there! Click here for more information.
“Spark of Love” Toy Drive – ABC7 and Southern California Firefighters are celebrating the 23rd year of the “Spark of Love Toy Drive.” With love and support of donors and sponsors, kids across Southern California receive a new toy each holiday season. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment at any local fire station. Firefighters will collect the gifts and distribute them to underserved children in our local communities. To make a secure donation online, please click here.
6. 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 coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to 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.
7. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING POOL CLEANER
We are seeking referral for an amazing pool cleaning company!!! Please contact us at tracypenhas@hotmail.com
Thanks and Happy Holidays.
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HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
