HOLMBY NEWS
May 19, 2017
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Speed Humps
3. Speeding and Cut-Through Traffic
4. Food Trucks Near Holmby Park
5. Sidewalk Repair Program
6. Tree Removal and Replacement
7. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
8. Mulholland Drive Resurfacing
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
POLICE ACTIVITY – Manning/Lindbrook
On 5/18/17, at approximately 3:15 AM, a resident in the 700 block of Westholme Ave called 911 after hearing and observing suspects with flashlights loading items into a van from neighboring a residence that is under construction. When officers were responding the suspects attempted to flee in the van which was then involved in a collision at the intersection of Manning Ave and Lindbrook Ave.
The suspects fled on foot and an area perimeter was established by LAPD West Los Angeles patrol Officers utilizing the Air Support Unit (Helicopter). One suspect was apprehended and arrested at the scene for Residential Burglary.
All stolen property which was primarily construction related was recovered and returned to the contractor/owner. This incident is being investigated by the LAPD West Los Angeles Area Burglary Detectives.
Anyone with additional information should contact the West Los Angeles Burglary Detectives at 310-444-1522. You may report tips or information anonymously at www.lacrimestoppers.com or 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477).
ARMED STREET ROBBERY
Landfair Ave/Roebling Ave. (RD: 0838). On 5/16/17, at 1:10 AM, Victims 1 and 2 entered an apartment courtyard when they were approached from behind by an armed suspect. Victim-2 ran out of the courtyard on foot while the suspect pointed a handgun at Victim-1 demanding his property. Victim-1 fearing for his safety complied and the suspect removed the victim’s property. The suspect ran to a waiting 4 door Silver Sedan which drove south on Landfair Ave towards Gayley Ave.
Suspect: Male, Black, shaved head, 6’2″, 240 Lbs. Mid 30’s, wearing a gray hoodie. Vehicle: Silver, 4 Door Sedan.
Follow your instincts. If you feel you are in danger, respond immediately. Remember that your personal safety is the first priority.
VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 170810108
10800 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 5/6/2017 @ 7:30 AM
BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 170810094
400 BLOCK LORING AV | 4/22/2017 @ 8:35 PM
VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 170810263
800 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 5/17/2017 @ 2:00 PM
2. SPEED HUMPS
The Speed Hump program was eliminated in 2009 during the city’s budget reduction. At the request of the Dept. of Transportation, city council approved the revival of the Speed Hump program for July 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017. However, limited budget was allocated to this program for this Fiscal Year. The approved budget allows only to construct speed humps at 30 locations for the entire city (2 per council district). The DOT is hoping more money will be allocated for the upcoming fiscal year to allow for more locations for the speed humps.
3. SPEEDING AND CUT-THROUGH TRAFFIC
With regard to traffic studies necessary to mitigate speeding and cut-thru concerns in residential neighborhoods:
The Neighborhood Traffic Management (NTM) section was eliminated in 2009 when the Speed Hump program was cut. No more traffic studies will be done in regard to speeding and cut-thru traffic. The District Office is not properly staffed to conduct neighborhood calming type studies. We are hoping that money will be allocated for the upcoming fiscal year in order to address traffic calming in Holmby Westwood.
4. FOOD TRUCKS NEAR HOLMBY PARK
We are looking into complaints about the food trucks around Holmby Park. It is understood that workers rely on these trucks for their meals. The concern is the number of trucks (usually 4 or 5), complaints about available parking around the park, and the care of the park grounds. The council office is looking into the issues.
5. SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
The 50/50 sidewalk repair program:
The City currently provides a rebate program to homeowners who would like to repair their sidewalks. The rebate is up to $2,000 per lot, though there are restrictons. For more information and to apply for the program, please go to: http://sidewalks.lacity.org/
6. TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Dead oleander trees were reported on the parkway on Comstock at Beverly Glen. Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division will inspect the site and remove trees if necessary. The neighborhood lost many oleanders a few years ago to infestation. If left unattended, the infestation will spread.
Trees lost in the recent windstorms:
Unfortunately, the City does not provide replacement trees. There are nonprofits that provide trees such as City Plants and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. They will deliver free trees, however, they tend to be very small. There are designated trees for our residential streets since 1927 when the Janss family developed our community. The acceptable trees on the City’s list has recently changed because of the beetle infestation. We will get that list to you when we hear from the City.
7. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES
20th Century Fox will be holding the Premiere of “Captain Underpants”, at 11:00 AM on Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at the Regency Village Theaters, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood. There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, feel free to contact Eric Tremble at 323-229-1626.
8. MULHOLLAND DRIVE RESURFACING
The Resurfacing Division has scheduled resurfacing for Mulholland Drive from Nicada Drive to Beverly Glen on Saturday May 27, 2017. The Department will be profiling and repaving the segment on the same day (Saturday).
Traffic will be routed to Nicada Drive for those headed east bound and Beverly Glen for those headed west bound. Message boards will be placed at the top of Mulholland Drive on Monday May 20th advising drivers of this planned work. As always, any emergency response vehicles will be given full access to their destination. With high expectations the Department expects to complete this project on one day.
We understand that this may be an inconvenience to drivers but the segment itself will require a full closure in order to be completed. Our office will also inform the local homeowner associations, neighborhood watch groups and Neighborhood Council to help spread the word. We hope you can also help us spread the word to the community.
Thank you for your time and feel free to contact Gurmet Khara from CD5 for additional information at 818-971-3088 or the resurfacing division at 818-756-8651.
9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Fire Station # 71 will hold is Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, May 21 from 8:30 AM – Noon (at the corner of Sunset and Beverly Glen). Breakfast is free but donations go for station improvements. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF
It’s time for spring cleaning! Do you have bulky items to get rid of? We have options for you! On Saturday, May 20th, you can bring your items to one of five locations around the City, including:
West L.A. District Yard
2027 Stoner Ave.
Los Angeles, 90025
For more information about this event, please click here:
Bulky Item Drop-Off
10. 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.
11. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING ARCHITECT
I am a Holmby-Westwood homeowner, and I am thinking about adding on to and remodeling my home. Do you have a recommendation of an architect who will do sensitive work in keeping with the style/period of the house? I have a Spanish-style home built in 1928.
Thank you,
Ted Cohen
tedcohen2005@yahoo.com
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WORTH NEW YORK SAMPLE SALE
Worth New York 50% off sample sale Saturday, May 20 thru Wednesday, May 24. Women’s clothing for all lifestyles in sizes 0-16, as well as beautiful scarves, belts and handbags.
Email, call, or text Denise Barta for the address (on Beverly Glen, between Holmby Park and Sunset) and hours.
dbarta@worthnewyork.com
310-721-2500
12. 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*
NEXT MEETING – JUNE 13 - 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.