Holmby News

HOLMBY NEWS

April 17, 2014

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Holmby Westwood honors our Supervisor and former City Councilman, Zev Yaroslavsky on Wed., May 7th, 7:15 pm at the Fellowship Hall, Westwood United Methodist Church. Free parking available. Zev is termed out in Nov. and has been elected time and again to serve our community for 40 years. This is our Annual Meeting and we look forward to seeing our neighbors and friends. Please mark your calendar.

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

1. Coyote Alert

2. Westwood LA – Documentary Screening

3. LAPD Crime Report

4. Phone Scammers Posing as LADWP

5. Beverly Glen Repaving Project

6. Neighborhood Planning and Land Use Forum

7. Resident Ads

8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. COYOTE ALERT

A large coyote was recently spotted in several areas of Holmby-Westwood:

· At the corner of Le Conte-Westholme-Glenmont

· Running along Strathmore Dr., from Hilgard towards Warner Ave.

· On Woodruff near Charing Cross

· On Loring, Bainbridge and Conway

Some of these sightings occurred in the morning hours (around 7:00 AM) and some occurred in the evening (5-7:00 PM). One resident shouted at the coyote but the coyote didn’t seem scared.

Please use precautions to keep our neighborhood safe. Be sure to keep your small pets indoors, particularly at night. Do not leave dog or cat food out or any other food that might attract these animals.

2. WESTWOOD LA – DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

You are invited to a free debut screening of the documentary film Westwood LA on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 pm at the Westwood Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, 1246 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024. A question and answer session with the film’s creator, Rick Meghiddo will follow the screening.

Featuring testimonials from residents of the Westwood neighborhood, Westwood LA provides viewers with an overview of Westwood’s evolution since the mid-1800s, while revealing challenges for its future. The Westwood LA trailer is available for viewing here: <http://westwoodmovie.com> .

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

From Christopher Ragsdale, Senior Lead Officer, West LA Community Police Station:

You may access the crime mapping feature listed below on a day to day basis to obtain up to date crime information for your area or any other area in the city.

To sign up for E-Policing, simply go to the E-Policing link below and enter your address and your email address. You will receive crime updates and Community Alert information from the Los Angeles Police Department. You may also view recent crimes that have occurred in the area on the LAPD website. To receive text alerts when critical information is sent, sign up for Nixle. Feel free to print this out or share this information.

Contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns.

Christopher Ragsdale, Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Cell: 213-305-5895
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Website: www.lapdonline.org

EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
LAPD Website: http://www.lapdonline.org/
E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
Crime Statistics and Maps: http://www.lapdonline.org/crime_mapping_and_compstat
Nixle: www.nixle.com

Burglary:

900 block Malcolm Ave. RD: 0828. MO: Construction site. Between 4/3/14, 2030 hours and 4/4/14, 0800 hours, suspect(s) pried the garage door to gain entry and removed bikes and fixtures.

4. PHONE SCAMMERS POSING AS LADWP

ALERT – Persistent phone scammers are deceiving LADWP customers into paying non-existent water and power bills with threats of immediate service shut off. Don’t fall victim to phone scammers posing as LADWP “collection” personnel.

· LADWP employees will NEVER ask for personal payment information over the telephone. They will never ask you to purchase pre-paid cash cards from a convenience store to pay your utility bill.

· Payment by telephone can ONLY happen through the Department’s voice automated payment system, not with live employees. LADWP personnel do not accept payment information verbally over the telephone.

· If you get a call asking for a cash card or credit card number or other personal financial information, hang up and call LAPD.

Safety and service excellence are of utmost importance to LADWP. Victimization of our customers will not be tolerated. Imposters can expect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

5. BEVERLY GLEN REPAVING PROJECT

A 1.63 mile portion of Beverly Glen, from Mulholland Drive to Beverly Glen Place, will be repaving over two consecutive weekends. The project will take place on May 17-18 and on May 24-25.

The plan is to divide this into two segments, with full width closures of the project portions. The work will start at the south end and head towards Mulholland Dr. Residents to the west can use Nicada Drive to access Mulholland; those south of the project will have to enter and exit from Sunset. Residents who are landlocked without alternate routes will be allowed access but will face some delays. They can also exit to the south or north depending on the progress of the work.

The roadway will be re-opened for traffic once the crew ends work in the afternoon on Saturday and remain open until the next morning when they return. Sunday's paving will require the more stringent traffic control because the repaving will be full width. The crew will not easily be able to move the equipment to allow for straggler cars to enter or exit the area.

6. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING & LAND USE FORUM

Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz and the Beverly Wilshire Homes Association invite you to join them for an update on the Los Angeles 2020 Commission Report.

Pan Pacific Park Auditorium
7600 Beverly Blvd., LA 90036
Thursday, April 24^th, 2014
6 p.m.- 8 p.m.

· Gain information about roles and duties of various government agencies as they relate to Planning and Land Use

· Learn about the City of Los Angeles’ Baseline Mansionization Ordinance and the recently implemented Beverly Grove RFA

· Understand how to report different types of violations in your neighborhood

· Find out how to apply for permits you may need

· Updated from Councilmenber Koretz on the Los Angeles 2020 Commission Report

7. RESIDENT ADS

MULTI-FAMILY RUMMAGE SALE

On Saturday, April 26^th and Sunday, April 27^th, from 9AM to 4PM, several families are holding a rummage sale to benefit the local 5^th grade culmination. Address is 484 Dalehurst Ave. Clothing, books, toys, household items and small furniture pieces.

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CONTRACTOR AND DESIGNER NEEDED

I'm looking to remodel my kitchen and bathrooms. Please send me any recommendations you have for a contractor and/or a designer. Please let me know what work they did for you and why you liked them. Thanks.

Maureen Frankmsmfrank@gmail.com

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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Housekeeper: Looking for 1-2 days/week Monday- Thursday. Many years of experience and have references. Currently working 3 days/week in the neighborhood. Contact Mayra Navarijo 323-532-2911

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SEEKING ROOM FOR RENT

I am a native Californian who just returned and am pursuing a Master’s of Divinity degree. I am seeking a room to let in the Holmby-Westwood neighborhood. I am mature, responsible, clean, quiet and respectful. I can provide references. Please contact me if you are interested in having a nice boarder who can provide additional income to your household. Thank you.

Marjorie Krajianmkrajian90024@gmail.com
(310) 633-0191

8. 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