Holmby News 6-2-17

HOLMBY NEWS
June 2, 2017

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Village Post Office Update
3.  Hedges Blocking Sidewalks – Please Trim
4.  Mulholland Drive Repaving
5.  Beverly Glen at Wilshire – Street Improvements
6.  Security Meeting – SSA & Moore Protection
7.  Public Hazard Mitigation Survey
8.  VA Campus Scoping Meetings
9.  Westwood Library – Book Sale, Concert & More
10.  Upcoming Community Events
11.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
12.  Resident Ads
13.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

A homeowner on Beverly Glen reported that there was an intruder on their property, coming from a house on Comstock (the two homes are back-to-back).  The intruder exited onto Beverly Glen.  This incident occurred last Tuesday morning (May 30) around 11:30 AM.  Security cameras caught the following picture.  If you see this person, please contact the West L.A. Police at 1-877-275-5273.

LAPD Crime Report:

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 170810945
10500 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  5/30/2017 @ 8:00 PM

2.  VILLAGE POST OFFICE UPDATE

A representative from Congressman Ted Lieu’s office spoke with Ken Snavely, the Postmaster for the City of Los Angeles about the Village Post Office.  Mr. Snavely said the following:

There was a fire in the building that destroyed the back part of the Village Post Office.  USPS has every intention of renovating and reopening this post office.  They think it will take about 6 months.  In the meantime, USPS is looking to rent space in Westwood Village to open a temporary post office.  The problem is that it has to be near free parking and  they have to find someone willing to rent for a short period.

The fire damage was not that bad.  However there was asbestos in the building.  That means that whatever mail was in the post office on the Saturday of the fire needs to be environmentally cleaned before it can go to the customer.  Also, the space needs to be environmentally cleaned before they can start repairs. They rent that space from the federal government and now have to work through the General Services Administration. Environmental specialists are scheduled to look at the location this week.

In the meantime, all PO Box mail should be picked up at Barrington Post Office.

As soon as we hear that they have secured a temporary post office site we will post a notice.

3.  HEDGES BLOCKING SIDEWALKS – PLEASE TRIM

With all the rain earlier this year, many shrubs and hedges have become overgrown.  Some are encroaching on the sidewalk, making the sidewalk narrow and difficult to navigate.

If your bushes, shrubs or hedges are overgrown and blocking the sidewalk, please trim them as soon as possible.  Thank you.

4.  MULHOLLAND DRIVE REPAVING

The Resurfacing Division will be resurfacing Mulholland Drive from Nicada Drive to Beverly Glen on Saturday June 3rd, 2017.

Message boards have been updated to inform drivers of the repaving this weekend. The road will be fully closed from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Traffic will be routed to Nicada Drive for those headed east bound and Beverly Glen for those headed west bound.  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.

Thank you for your time and feel free to contact Gurmet Khara for additional information 818-971-3088 or the resurfacing division 818-756-8651.

5.  BEVERLY GLEN AT WILSHIRE – STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Starting approximately Sunday, June 4, 2017, the City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services will begin roadway improvements on Beverly Glen Boulevard, from Wilshire Boulevard to Rochester Avenue.  Improvements may take approximately 4 weeks to complete.

For more information regarding this project, please click here:
Beverly Glen Bl. & Wilshire Bl.

6.  SECURITY MEETING – SSA & MOORE PROTECTION

Security Meeting:
Thursday, June 8th

A number of our residents have asked SSA Security Group and Moore Protection to hold more meetings for Holmby Westwood homeowners concerned about the rise in residential and motor vehicle burglaries here in our community. SSA and Moore Protection will explain their unique approach to home security issues.

Residents can attend the meeting at Belmont Village Senior Living, 10475 Wilshire Blvd., just east of Warner Avenue. Free parking is available at Belmont. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. Contact info@ssa-pi.com or call 818-773-5600 to attend the meeting.

Please note, HWPOA is not associated with SSA Security or Moore Protection in any way and does not endorse or recommend any security company.

7.  PUBLIC HAZARD MITIGATION SURVEY

The City of Los Angeles is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to prepare for disasters and needs public input. The LHMP is a plan to implement actions to reduce injuries and losses from disasters and ensure that the critical services and facilities of the City will continue to function after a disaster. Los Angeles is at risk from hazards such as earthquakes, floods, fires, hazardous materials incidents, power outages, infrastructure failure, transportation accidents, or even terrorism.

The City of Los Angeles has developed a survey for residents, business owners, and City employees to share what concerns them the most about potential disasters. Take this opportunity to let us know what concerns you before, during, or after a disaster!

Take the survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityofLosAngelesLHMPSurvey

Thank you for helping to reach our goal for the LHMP survey!

8.  VA CAMPUS SCOPING MEETINGS

Dear Friend,

I would like to share with you important information regarding upcoming meetings being hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the West Los Angeles VA Campus Draft Master Plan.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will host public scoping meetings to invite comments from Veterans, stakeholders, government agencies, and members of the public for an Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) regarding the West Los Angles Campus Draft Master Plan. The EIS/EIR will evaluate a range of alternatives, including no action, for potential ways to reconfigure and redevelop the West Los Angeles Campus, expand points of access, provide additional housing for homeless Veterans, and better serve the health care needs of Veterans in the Greater Los Angeles service area over the next 20 to 30 years. Consultation on potential effects to historic resources, as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, will be integrated in this EIS/EIR process. The VA requests input on the development of these alternatives, potential environmental impacts from any alternatives, and suggestions to mitigate impacts. The content and format at each of the public scoping meetings will be the same.

Meeting dates:
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Thursday, June 8th, 2017 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Friday, June 9th, 2017 from 8:30AM – 11:30AM

All meetings will be held at:
Wadsworth Theater, VA West Los Angeles Campus
11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Building 226
Los Angeles, California 90073

Each meeting will begin with a thirty (30) minute open forum, during which participants can review displays, obtain handouts, and receive forms for submitting written comments. A brief presentation will begin approximately thirty (30) minutes after each meeting’s identified start time. Following the presentation, the public will have the opportunity to provide oral comments regarding the VA’s West Los Angles Campus Draft Master Plan. Those who cannot attend or who prefer to provide written comments are encouraged to participate by submitting comments no later than June 30, 2017:

Paper Mail Comments:
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Attn: EIS/EIR
Program Manager
11301 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg. 500/Rm. 6409
Los Angeles, CA, 90073

Electronic Mail Comments:
VHAGLAMasterPlan@va.gov

For Additional Information:
https://www.losangeles.va.gov/MasterPlan/

This scoping process complies with the VA’s procedures for preparing an EIS/EIR under the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act.

Please note – these meetings are only intended to discuss the upcoming EIS/EIR for the West Los Angeles Campus Draft Master Plan.  Inquiries relating to other subject matter should be submitted during separate forums, by visiting https://www.losangeles.va.gov/, or calling (310) 478-3711.

Sincerely,
Ted W. Lieu
Member of Congress

9.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – BOOK SALE, CONCERT & MORE

We have TWO big events this month:  Book Sale and Concert!

Book Sale -June 3rd (THIS Saturday) from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, join us for our summer book sale!  A great selection of pre-loved books at amazing, can’t be beat prices! All proceeds go to making your branch library the awesome place that it is!

Concert – Sunday, June 25th. Join us for our FREE concert with the Brass Pacifica Quintet featuring American popular and patriotic music.

For a complete list of June events and activities, please CLICK HERE.

10.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

UCLA Film & Television Archive – UCLA Film & Television Archive is the second largest moving image archive in the United States after the Library of Congress, and the world’s largest university-based media archive, committed to the collection, restoration and exhibition of moving images.  The Archive’s public programs can be seen at the Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood Village.  For a list of programs and upcoming events, please click here: https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events

Los Angeles Events Calendars – Here are a few websites where you can find a variety of events and activities in the Los Angeles area:

11.  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.

12.  RESIDENT ADS

HANDYMAN RECOMMENDATION

We need a reliable, capable, and willing handyman. Any recommendations would be very welcome. Please reply to either: 310.497.1876 or sunkab@earthlink.net

Thank you.

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SEEKING TREE TRIMMER

I am looking for a licensed and insured tree trimmer.  If you have a recommendation, please call Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

13.  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.