HOLMBY NEWS
March 20, 2015
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Clean Up Holmby Park
2. Bomb Scare at Warner Ave. School
3. Car Break-In on Loring
4. Upcoming Community Events
5. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
6. Resident Ads
7. HWPOA Contact Information
1. CLEAN UP HOLMBY PARK
Dear Holmby Westwood Homeowners,
It has come to our attention that users of Holmby Park are abusing the park grounds in ways that create unsafe conditions and unpleasant visits to the park. Park rules are posted on walkways and on sign posts throughout the park.
See L.A.M.C. 63.44 B7 B3 and City Ordinance 153027, Section 63.44.
- Do not pick the flowers. They are not yours to pick. They are there to beautify the park for everyone’s enjoyment and not for decoration in your home. If you are caught, you will be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor.
- Riding bikes, scooters, skateboards, or skating are not allowed in or around the perimeter of the park. There are reasons why this is prohibited. It is about safety for all park users. People have been injured because others have disregarded park rules.
- Do not walk your dog off of a leash. It is prohibited.
- Clean up after your dog – always. Keep several “poop bags” with you at all times.
- Sidewalk chalk drawing – as you know, the city is in a drought condition and observes daily watering restrictions. The park staff cannot wash this chalk off of the sidewalks day after day. Please tell your children to refrain from using chalk on the paths in and around Holmby Park.
- Picnic parties – last weekend, a family had a large party using the picnic tables behind the play equipment. They left the park without cleaning up. The balloons, the crepe paper strung all over the fencing, name tags, garbage – everything was left for the few staffers that we have to clean up for those adults who accepted no responsibility for their mess. Our park staff are not hired to clean up your mess. That is your responsibility. There are receptacles in place for that purpose. Please, do not leave the park until you have cleaned up your party area.
It is disturbing to have to tell you that those visiting the park are abusing this beautiful resource, our beautiful Holmby Park that is meant for the enjoyment of all. Other news outlets and neighborhood groups will be given the information above. We must try to stop this abuse of the park. Please inform your children, nannies and anyone in your household who use Holmby Park to be aware of these issues. If you see abusers, let them know they are breaking the law, get their name or license number, and report the problem to park staff or call the Office of Public Safety at
(213) 978-4670. Help to keep our park beautiful!!
Thank you.
Sandy Brown
President, Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association
2. BOMB SCARE AT WARNER AVE. SCHOOL
From the LAPD:
On 3/17/15, at approximately 3:05 PM, officers responded to Warner Avenue School to a reported suspicious package that was left unattended next to the playground. The package was described as a gift wrapped package. A perimeter was set up for public safety while the investigation occurred. Further investigation revealed that the package was a wrapped Gingerbread house and not a threat.
3. CAR BREAK-IN ON LORING
A resident on the 600 block of Loring Ave. reported that they had 2 cars broken into in front of their house on the evening of March 16. Both cars were rummaged through and one car had a wallet stolen that was left in the car. The incident was reported to the LAPD and to their security company.
4. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Music Man Jr. – Paul Revere Middle School presents “The Music Man Jr.” this weekend! Join us on March 20 & 21 at 7:00 pm and March 22 at 2:00 pm in the Revere Auditorium (1450 Allenford Ave., 90049). Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door or online here
Meals on Wheels Fundraiser – Thursday, March 26, Soleil Westwood and P’tit Soleil will donate 15% of all sales to Meals on Wheels WLA. Please join us to enjoy a great meal while supporting a very worthy cause. 1386 Westwood Blvd.
Climate Change Discussion – The League of Women Voters invites you to a discussion of Climate Change: Realities and Solutions. Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 PM. 3303 Wilshire Blvd., 90010. Click here for more information.
5. 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.
6. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING CARPENTER/HANDYMAN
I am looking for a carpenter/handyman to fix a stuck drawer. Any referrals would be appreciated. Thank you.
Rick Wilson
rwilson@swalter.com
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OUTDOOR WROUGHT IRON
I am seeking referrals for outdoor wrought iron (guard railings and the like). Marie (310) 600-4726
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SEEKING GUTTER REPAIR
I am seeking referrals for a handyman to fix outdoor gutters. Thank you. Marie (310) 600-4726
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OPOSSUM PROBLEM
I am looking for suggestions or referrals to assist with opossums that are tearing up the yard. Marie (310) 600-4726
7. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
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