Emergency Preparedness

Los Angeles Community Emergency Preparedness Program

The City of Los Angeles is extremely concerned that its residential communities are totally unprepared for a disaster. It may be 2-3 weeks before any community receives emergency responder assistance. Therefore, Holmby-Westwood Property Owners’ Association (HWPOA) is now gearing up to implement the city-wide recommended emergency preparedness program. Please volunteer to help our community accomplish the city’s plan as soon as possible. The plan includes:

1. Creating our own community wide Emergency Preparedness Plan
2. Organizing community wide communication between residents, HWPOA, police, our local fire department, the Red Cross, and city offices before, during and after a disaster
3. Organizing a health professional team and triage location to treat injuries. (If you have professional health experience, please get involved to help)
4. Organizing a comprehensive plan for a gathering place where residents can receive help following a disaster
5. Organizing a comprehensive plan for shelters for those residents who cannot return to their homes following a disaster

Volunteer committees are now being established for each of the above areas. Please contact Susan Reuben, Vice President, Holmby-Westwood Property Owners’ Association to get involved. E-mail: susanjreuben@yahoo.com or by phone: 310-271-6700.

**Participation is open to members and non-members of HWPOA .**

HWPOA NEWS

HOLMBY NEWS

Week Ending August 3, 2013

 

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

 

# 1.  Street Lights & Copper Wire Theft

# 2.  Closure of East Wilshire to NB 405 On-Ramp

# 3.  I-405 Project - Community Meeting

# 4.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy

# 5.  Resident Ads

# 6.  HWPOA Contact Information

 

# 1.  Street Lights & Copper Wire Theft

There have been several recent incidents where the copper wire from local street lights has been stolen.  We have notified the Council office about the incidents and are working to address the problem.  Please be on the lookout for suspicious activity around lamp-posts.

# 2.  Closure of East Wilshire to NB 405 On-Ramp

The northbound 405 on-ramp from eastbound Wilshire Bl. closure is expected to begin August 22 and last 90 days.  The ramp from eastbound Wilshire onto the 405 north will be torn down starting Aug. 22 to make way for a new ramp, which will fly over exiting traffic.

# 3.  I-405 Project - Community Meeting

From the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro):

I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project - Community Meeting

JOIN US FOR PROJECT UPDATES
-- Construction schedule, milestones, and upcoming activities-- Community Relations Updates

Date:           Thursday, August 15, 2013Time:           6:00 pm – 8:00 pmLocation:    Westwood Recreation Center                      1350 S Sepulveda Bl  #C                      Los Angeles, CA  90025

For more information, or if you have questions, please contact Community Relations at 213-922-3665 or I405@metro.net

For project updates, visit our website:  www.metro.net/405
Follow us on twitter:  http://twitter.com/I_405

 

 

# 4.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the HOLMBY NEWS to hwpoa@aol.com and not to the holmbywestwood's Yahoo address.

Residents have complained about too many HWPOA emails during the week so I, as Moderator, try to limit HWPOA messages during the week, ads in particular, to posting in the weekly NEWS.  Emergency type situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar emergency type situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

This policy will be published each week preceding the Resident Ads section of the HOLMBY NEWS as a reminder of the policy, how to place the ads and why the policy was established.  There is always an exception considered if needed for an emergency type ad situation.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the HOLMBY NEWS Moderator to review.  The receipt of the ad will be confirmed.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.  Do not respond to the holmbywestwood Yahoo email address.  Ads will be run in the next HOLMBY NEWS via our Yahoo group.

Thank you,

Dana, the HOLMBY NEWS moderator/editor

# 5.  RESIDENT ADS

FORD TRUCK FOR SALE

Hello, I am selling my son's truck.  Here is the description:

2007 XLT Supercab 4x4XLT 126" wheelbase4.0L SOHC V6 engine5-spd automatic o/d transmissionVista blue color with medium dark flint leather interior51,000 miles and $14,800.00Great car for skiing, snowboarding and off roading!

Sandy 310 882 8272

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INSTALLATION OF OVER-THE-AIR TV ANTENNA

I would appreciate the name and contact information of a qualified installer of rooftop antennas that you can recommend.

Jerry Mehlmangjmehlman@yahoo.com310-475-5317

 

# 6.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 914 Westwood Blvd. PMB 573 Los Angeles, CA  90024 310-470-1785 Email:  hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org

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HOLMBY NEWS

Week Ending July 20, 2013

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the 1100 home Holmby Westwood community since 1960.   

# 1.  New HWPOA Office Manager

# 2.  Loud Music Complaints - Follow Up

# 3.  Lindbrook/Hilgard Construction

# 4.  Crime Update from WLAPD

# 5.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy

# 6.  Resident Ads

# 7.  HWPOA Contact Information

#1.  New HWPOA Office Manager

As mentioned in last week's newsletter, Tom Paterson is retiring from HWPOA and I will be taking over his job as Office Manager.  I am excited to work with all of you.  I grew up in Westwood, attended Warner Ave. School, and know the Holmby Westwood area well.  I am working with Tom to ensure a smooth transition, and I want to thank him for his 15 years of service with HWPOA.  If you need to contact me, I will be taking over Tom's email address hwpoa@aol.com and the HWPOA phone number (310) 470-1785.  I'm happy to be here!

Regards,

Dana Glenn

 

#2.  Loud Music Complaints - Follow Up

Last week, a number of residents reported very loud music on the night of July 15.  In our investigation, we received a report from a resident that the noise was coming from the Playboy Mansion, and that the streets surrounding the mansion were clogged with tour buses, limos, security, etc.  HWPOA is contacting Playboy to address the complaints and find out more about the event. 

In addition, it has been reported that Target had an outdoor event last Monday night, and we are investigating that as well.

#3.  Lindbrook/Hilgard Construction

A resident recently expressed concern regarding the long-delayed construction project at Lindbrook and Hilgard, which has adversely affected the northbound traffic lanes on Hilgard.  This project now has all the necessary permits to resume construction, and the project should be moving forward.

#4.  Crime Update from WLAPD

We received the following report from Chris Ragsdale, WLAPD Senior Lead Officer:

COMMUNITY ALERT! There has been a series of Residential Burglaries developing in the West Los Angeles Area. The suspects typically will knock or ring the doorbell to verify if the resident is home. When there is no answer the suspects enter the side or rear of the residence and force entry by smashing the window or door glass to gain entry. Suspects are targeting the master bed and bath areas of the home and removing Jewelry and small electronics. · ALARMS: Ensure that security alarms are in good working order and set when not at home whether leaving for 10 minutes or 10 hours. · ALARM RESPONSE: Consider a private patrol alarm response to enhance your current alarm and security system. In many cases private patrols are already contracted in many neighborhoods or associations. · SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: Web based surveillance camera systems will allow homeowners to view and monitor activity from any smartphone or computer which are motion sensor activated and will alert your device when there is activity. They also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation. · GATES: Ensure that all gates and access points to the side or rear of the residence are locked and secured. · DOOR AND WINDOW LOCKS: Ensure that all doors and windows are locked and secured with sturdy secured locks and that there are second locking mechanisms securing all doors and windows as a second line of defense. · MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU'RE HOME…Even when you're not. · NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Monitor suspicious activities in your neighborhood and alert your neighbors. Should the activity escalate to a crime about to occur, crime in progress or crime that just occurred, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY! 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. 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 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 Burglary: 10600 block Lindbrook, RD 0828 MO: Between 07/05/13 at 0700 and 07/07/13 at 1900 suspect(s) possibly drove vehicle into SFR garage door, removed mower and tools.

#5.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy

Please direct all comments, questions or issues  regarding the HOLMBY NEWS to hwpoa@aol.com and not to the holmbywestwood's Yahoo address.

Residents have complained about too many HWPOA emails during the week so I, as Moderator, try to limit HWPOA messages during the week, ads in particular, to posting in the weekly NEWS.  Emergency type situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar emergency type situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

This policy will be published each week preceding the Resident Ads section of the HOLMBY NEWS as a reminder of the policy, how to place the ads and why the policy was established.  There is always an exception considered if needed for an emergency type ad situation.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the HOLMBY NEWS Moderator to review.  The receipt of the ad will be confirmed.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.  Do not respond to the holmbywestwood Yahoo email address.  Ads will be run in the next HOLMBY NEWS via our Yahoo group.

Thank you,

Dana, the HOLMBY NEWS moderator/editor

#6.  Resident Ads

TREE TRIMMER WANTED

I am looking for a good tree trimmer to work on large trees and would appreciate recommendations.   Please reply to ellenshumsky@gmail.com

Thank you!

SOLAR ENERY COMPANY

A resident recently had an unsatisfactory experience with a solar energy company.  If you would like additional details, please contact lawalpin@roloke.com

DO YOU NEED A CAREGIVER?

We have a fabulous person who is a warm and loving man.  He has had many years of experience caring for our family member.  He is kind, caring responsible, and trust worthy.  Email Zaslowzoo@gmail.com for further info.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A DOG SITTER OR BOARDING FACILITY

Can anyone recommend a caring reliable dog sitter with excellent recommendations to care for our beloved well behaved small dog in their home for 2 weeks? Responsibilities would include walking her twice daily, feeding her, brushing her and playing with her.  Excellent recommendations required. We would also consider a local  boarding facility which segregates small dogs and does not cage them. Please contact Kate at 310-487-3498 or kaobrien@reedsmith.com . Thank you!

#7.  HWPOA Contact Information

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

914 Westwood Blvd. PMB 573

Los Angeles Ca. 90024

310-470-1785

Email:  hwpoa@aol.com

Web site:  www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org

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Emergency Preparedness

MY NEWEST LISTING

Jane Brill Gavens

Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills East

Cell: 310-497-5166 Direct Office: 310-859-5323

THE BRILL GROUP- A UNIQUE TEAM

STATUS:  Active

ADDRESS:  10604 WELLWORTH AVE , LOS ANGELES 90024

LP:  $5,800

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RESIDENTIAL LEASE	AREA: (5) Westwood - Century City	MAP: 632/C3	MLS# 13-686017	BR: 4
STYLE: Monterey Colonial	SUB:	PUD:	YB: 1935	BA: 3.00
APN: 4326-010-001	SFR/CA: SFR	HOD: $0.00	STORIES: 2	APX SF: 2,529/VN
UNIT LOC: N/A	VIEW: No	POOL: No	#UNITS: 1	APX LSZ: 6,764/VN
EXP: N/A	GH: None	#FP: 1	FLR#: 1	PKGT: 2
BALC: N/A	SALE: No	LOP: No	FUR: No	#CVD PKG: 2
HORSE PROP: No	OPT $:	OPTT:	PETS: Call	SDEP: $11,800
ELEM:	JRHS:	SRHS:	COMPLEX none	TERM: 1+Year

DIRECTIONS: South of Wilshire, North of Santa Monica at corner of Westholme and Wellworth

REMARKS: Beautiful, traditional, updated home in desirable location. Large living room with fireplace and bay window. Gracious formal dining room and remodeled, eat-in, kitchen with stainless appliances. Second floor has 2 master size bedrooms with ensuite baths and great closets. First floor has guest bedroom plus a den which could be 4th BR. Wood floors throughout. Fenced yard with brick patio. Close to village and school. Tenant occupied, available mid August. Agents see private remarks. No Lease Option.

PRIVATE REMARKS: Tenant occupied, do not disturb. First Showings by appointment Wednesday, July 17th between 10am-12pm. Call or email LA2, Mary Brill to schedule All applicants to complete application to rent. Owner will consider pets. Do not disturb tenants. Photos are from 2009 and do not reflect current furnishings. Commission paid on initial term only. No renewal commission.

ROOMS: Den/Office,Dining,Living
AMENITIES: None
EQUIP: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
AIR: Air Conditioning	HEAT: Central
FLOOR: Wood	LAUNDRY: Inside
FIREPL: Living Room	ROOF:
POOL: None	TENANT PAYS: Electric,Gardener,Gas,Trash,Water
PARK: Garage - 2 Car	TYPE: Single Family
VIEW TYPE: None	WATERFRONT:
SEC:	POSS:
SEWER:	SZONE:
DISC: As Is	SPA:
OCC/SHOW: 24-hr Notice

LP: $5,800	DOM: 8	LD: 07/14/2013	SP:	SSP:	BLOG Y/N: Yes	LP/SF: $2.29
OLP: $5,800	CDOM: 8	CD:	SD:	WD:	AVM Y/N: Yes	SP/SF:

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LA1: Jane Gavens DRE: 01468938 PH:  CELL: 310-497-5166 FAX: 310-470-8051 LO1: Coldwell Banker-BH South PH: 310-273-3113  janegavens@brillgroup.com	LA2: Mary Brill DRE: 00960792 PH: 310-281-3964 CELL: 310-748-3764 FAX: 310-278-4934 LO2: Coldwell Banker-BH South PH: 310-273-3113 x 2264  marybrill@earthlink.net

CSO:  2.5%

LT:  ER/L

LBA:

BAC:  Yes

LS:  No

EO:  No

PROBATE:

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Broker/Agent does not guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, lot size or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property provided by the seller or obtained from Public Records or other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. Copyright © 2013 by Combined L.A./Westside MLS, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by: Jane Gavens DRE# 01468938

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HWPOA NEWS

HOLMBY NEWS

July 17,  2013

 

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the 1100 home

 Holmby Westwood community since 1960.   

 

#1.   Loud music complaints.

#2.    Another kind of noise.

#3.   Westwood Crest Theater.

#4.  Sarah says goodbye.

#5.  And Tom too.

#6.  HWPOA Ad and Communications policy.

#7.  Resident's Ads.

#8.  How to contact HW{POA

 

#1.  LOUD MUSIC COMPLAINTS

 

A  number of residents living on Strathmore and north thereof between Hilgard and Beverly Glen reported very loud music noise into the late night of Monday July 15. 

 

One resident asked her security service to check the neighborhood and identify the location.  Unfortunately the security company had no success. 

 

If you have knowledge of where the music was coming from please email the information to  hwpoa@aol.com so that we can contact that resident.  Such late night music that disturbs such a large geographic area is illegal and that resident needs to be made aware of the City code. 

 

# 2  ANOTHER KIND OF NOISE

 

A resident asked that we remind residents that contractors may not work on Sundays and holidays pursuant to the LA Municipal Code.   Start times are 7:00 AM,  M-F, except on Saturday which is 8:00 AM.

 

# 3.  WESTWOOD CREST

 

Thanks to the Westwood HOA (south of Wilshire) for sharing this info:

The Majestic Crest Theater on Westwood Blvd. just south of Wilshire  is a city historic monument.  It is now open and showing ballet and opera.  Please click on the link below to review upcoming events for later in July and August. Check out the schedule on the following link.

http://www.tunestub.com/MajesticCrestTheatre 

# 4.  SARAH SAYS GOODBYE

HWPOA is going to miss Sarah, Councilmember Koretz 's Westwood staff person.   We want to thank her for her  always prompt attention and help with the various issues HWPOA brought to the attention of the  Council office for action.  Sarah wrote:

 As some have already heard, my last day with Council District 5 will be this Friday, July 19th. Although I will miss daily involvement with the City on both legislative and field matters, I am looking forward to my next big move: I will be leaving for New York to attend NYU for my Masters in Public Administration. 

A new hire will be introduced next week.

Regards,  Sarah Mallory 

# 5.    AND TOM TOO.

 

All good things, like life,  come to an end........and so it is time to say goodbye to Holmby Westwood POA after 15 years of interesting and enjoyable  employment as office administrator.  It's time for me to enjoy a "second retirement." 

 

I will be training my office replacement  Dana Glenn  during the coming week

Dana will officially take over the office later in July.  The HWPOA phone number and contact address information will not change.

 

Welcome Dana!!!!

 

As you can see from the picture  taken at the 4th of July event,  I am ready to "take off" for new adventures with help from those HWPOA balloons.    

 

Best wishes to all you great Holmby Westwood folks.  I'll be close by if I'm not traveling, to help HWPOA and Dana as needed.

 

Regards,

Tom Paterson

 

 

# 6 .  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY.

Please direct all comments, questions or issues  regarding the HOLMBY NEWS to hwpoa@aol.com and not to the holmbywestwood's Yahoo address.

 Residents have complained about too many HWPOA emails during the week so I  as Moderator, try to limit HWPOA messages during the week, ads in particular,  to posting in the weekly NEWS.  Emergency type situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar emergency type situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

 

This policy will be published each week preceding the Resident Ads section of the HOLMBY NEWS as a reminder of the policy, how to place the ads. and why the policy was established.  There is always  an exception considered  if needed for an emergency type ad situation.

 

When placing an ad  please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the HOLMBY NEWS Moderator to review.  The receipt of the ad will be confirmed.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.  Do not respond to the  holmbywestwood Yahoo email address.   Ads will be run in the following weekend NEWS of the week the ad is received if the ad is received after release of the NEWS via our Yahoo group.

 

Thank you.

Tom the NEWS moderator/editor.

 

 # 7.   RESIDENT S ADS.

 

Gardener/landscaper

We are looking for a gardener who has experience with low-water
landscaping and who takes an active interest in cultivating a pleasant
outdoor space.  If anybody has any recommendations, please email
sage@newdream.net.  Thanks!

 

Housekeeper 

Maria Zelada, 213-926-7887  available up to 4 days a week.  Good cleaner.  Own car Reliable, understands English.  References. For more information contact Marlene West at vandalayindustries@roadrunner.com

 

Home For Sale

Beautiful home for sale:  633 Warner Ave., 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, completely remodeled in 2007.  Please contact the owner, Adrienne Rubin, at 310-283-7613 for more information.

 # 8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

 

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

914 Westwood Blvd. PMB 573

Los Angeles Ca. 90024

310-470-1785

hwpoa@aol.com Web site: