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Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council Elections

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Support your neighborhood. Vote in the 2008 BOARD ELECTIONS ON DECEMBER 15^TH & 17^TH, 2007

WHAT IS A NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL?

Neighborhood councils are non-partisan organizations that allow each neighborhood to influence decision-making at City Hall. The Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council is officially empowered by the City of Los Angeles to represent the stakeholders in the HHWNC area.

WHO CAN VOTE IN THE HHWNC?

Anyone who is age 18 or older, and lives, works, owns property, or is a member of a volunteer or religious organization within the recognized boundaries of the HHWNC, as depicted below, can vote

WHAT ARE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HHWNC

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I VOTE?

Saturday, December 15 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Women' Club of Hollywood - 1749 North La Brea Avenue, Hollywood , CA 90046

Monday, December 17 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Valley View Elementary School, 6921 Woodrow Wilson Drive , LA 90068 .

WHO IS RUNNING?

The candidates who's names will appear on the printed ballots include:

Anastasia	Mann	President
Orrin	Feldman	Vice President
Bruce J.	Gorelick	Secretary
Jonathan	Sweet	Secretary
Michael P.	Meyer	Treasurer
Jennifer	Fitzgerald	Parliamentarian
Daniel A.	Savage	Area 1 Hollywood Knolls /Manor/ Forest Lawn/Lake Hollywood
Joan	Luchs	Area 2 Cahuenga Pass/Universal City
Patricia G.	Weber	Area 2 Cahuenga Pass/Universal City
John	Mitchell	Area 3 Yucca Corridor/Whitley Heights/Cahuenga East
Paul	Woolsey	Area 3 Yucca Corridor/Whitley Heights/Cahuenga East
Andre "Andy"	Ulloa	Area 4 Hollywood Heights/Hollywood Blvd.
Jarone W.	Johnson Jr.	Area 5 Outpost/Cahuenga West
Rick	Solomon	Area 6 Nichols Canyon/Wattles/Runyon Canyon
David	Ambroz	Area 7 Spaulding Square/Hollywood Sunset Flats
Bob	McPhail	Area 7 Spaulding Square/Hollywood Sunset Flats
Cheryl	Holland	Area 7 Spaulding Square/Hollywood Sunset Flats
Donovan	Ryan	Area 8 Mt. Olympus/Laurel Canyon
John	Pogue	Area 9 Briar Summit/Woodrow Wilson/Mulholland Drive

HOW CAN I VOTE IN THE DECEMBER 15 & 17 ELECTIONS?

You must vote in person on the two election dates. On Saturday, December 15^th voting will take place from 10 am to 2 pm at Women's Club of Hollywood, 1749 La Brea Avenue , LA 90046 . The alternate day you can vote is Monday, December 17^th from 3 pm to 7 pm at Valley View Elementary School , 6921 Woodrow Wilson Drive , LA 90068 . You must be 18 years or older to vote.

CANDIDATE FORUM

Meet fellow HHWNC stakeholders and listen to statements from candidates for the HHWNC Board. It will take place on Thursday, December 6^th at 4 pm at the Hollywood Women's Club, 1749 North La Brea Avenue , Hollywood , CA 90046 .

OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER:

Monday, December 10 at 5:00 PM - last time to register as a write-in candidate

Tuesday, December 11 at 6:00 PM - Candidates will be introduced at the December HHWNC Board Meeting

As covered under the Title III of the Americans with Disability Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to meeting you wish to attend. For more information call the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 485-1360 or Toll Free at: 311.

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COYOTE QUESTIONS or CONCERNS?

Gregory Randall, Wildlife Officer
(213) 485-5767
3201 Lacy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Stop #106

Greg is our area officer in charge of wildlife problems, he's extremely knowledgeable and very accessible. If anyone has coyote questions, Greg's the man!

Websites with information about Coyotes:

http://acwm.co.la.ca.us/scripts/coyo.htm

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE SEEN A COYOTE?
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS
TO PROTECT PETS
TO PROTECT POULTRY AND RABBITS
ABOVE ALL PROTECT CHILDREN

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city seal WILDLIFE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Wild animals exist not only within the City of Los Angeles, but also in adjacent areas of the County and neighboring cities. Wildlife encompasses several species of animals including coyotes, foxes, opossums, raccoons, snakes, and predatory birds. As housing further encroaches into the hills, the interaction between wildlife and residents grows more frequent.

The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services has a Wildlife Division to aid residents in rectifying problems and some of the uneasiness that many people may face with wildlife. This program allows for a Department representative to provide on-site evaluations, education on methods of exclusion, deterrents and discouragement of wildlife forays into our city neighborhoods. It is not the intention of the Department of Animal Services to remove wildlife from residential areas. Rather, the ultimate goal of the Department to educate the public and foster a relationship between wildlife and the community, in which the two can live together and coexist in peace. This is a multi-tiered program designed to help neighborhoods better deal with wildlife issues, and further lessen contact with these animals by investigating changes in both human and wildlife behavior.

For more information provided by the City of Los Angeles go to this website:

http://www.laanimalservices.com/aboutani_wildlife.htm

For more information provided by the State of California go to this website:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/

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CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FROM YOUR Hollywood Community Police Station

Hollywood Area Police Station

Holiday Crime Alert

THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO GIVE YOU A FEW SAFETY-TIPS TO HELP PREVENT YOUR VEHICLE FROM BEING STOLEN OR BURGLARIZED.

Secure your vehicle by locking all doors, windows, including the sunroof. As a further safety measure, equip your vehicle with a loud vehicle alarm and/or a kill switch.

Avoid leaving spare keys and remote garage openers in your vehicle.

Do NOT leave valuables in your vehicle, especially in plain view. This includes such items as:

Purses, Wallets, Briefcases

Loose change

Laptop Computers, Cellular Phones, iPods, CD's Cameras

Shopping bags, packages, gifts

Park your vehicle in areas where there is a high concentration of pedestrian traffic. At night, park in well-lit areas.

If you witness suspicious activity, call for immediate police assistance. Be prepared to provide the suspect(s) physical description: clothing, height, weight, as well as suspect(s) vehicle description: make/model, color, and license plate number.

Emergency Calls 9-1-1

Non-Emergency Calls 877-ASK-LAPD

HELP STOP CRIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

1358 N. Wilcox Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028

YOU CAN PREVENT VEHICLE THEFT!

Auto thieves are everywhere and are looking to take your car! Don't be their next victim.

Amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily take most cars. You can increase your protection against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precautions:

Lock up

An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you.
Lock the trunk or tailgate.
Close all windows - professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.
Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight.
When you park your vehicle remove all valuables from view, such as, cellular phones, iPod's and other valuable possessions. Do not leave gift-wrapped packages or cameras lying on the seat. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you.
Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store or mini-mall.

Park carefully

Don't leave an auto in unattended public parking lots for an extended period. A car is five times more likely to be stolen from an unattended lot than from the street or attended lot.
If possible, park your car in a lot where you don't have to leave your keys.
Never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the tag with lead the thief directly to your car and your home. If you have to leave your keys with a parking attendant, leave only the ignition key.
At night, park in well-lit areas with lots of people around.
Turn wheels sharply toward the curb when parking, this makes it extra difficult for thieves to tow your car.

Operation I.D.

With an electric engraver, etch your driver's license number (preceded by the letters "CA") on cassette players and other valuable items.
Record your vehicle identification number (located on a small metal plate on the dashboard of newer cars) and store it in a safe place.
Keep the vehicle registration in your wallet or purse, not in your car.

Use anti-theft devices

When buying a car, check the manufacturer's list of anti-theft options, such as interior hood and trunk releases, locking steering columns and others.
Consider the purchase and installation of security devices, such as:

Interior hood lock release.
Second ignition switch or "kill switch" to prevent electrical current from reaching the coil distributor.
Fuel switch to prevent fuel from reaching the carburetor.
Locking gas cap.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY POLICE STATION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE AT (213) 485-4316

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2008 HHWNC CANDIDATE FILING FORM

NOTICE TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS!! PLEASE CONSIDER RUNNING FOR OFFICE - NOTE THE ATTACHED FORM AND DEADLINES FOR LISTING ON THE BALLOT

THANK YOU!

Please print or type responses and return to be received no later than 5:00p.m. November 16, 2007 to:

Independent Election Administrator

P.O. Box 7612

Mission Hills, CA 91346-7612

Use this text form or download the PDF:

http://www.hhwnc.org/pdfs/CandidateFilingForm2008

The HHWNC 2006 Election will be held on the 15th ad 17th of December,2007.

On Saturday, December 15th voting will take place from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at

Women's Club of Hollywood, 1749 North La Brea Ave., LA, CA 90046. The alternate day you can vote is Monday, December 17th from 3 p.m. to 7p.m. atValley View Elementary School, 6921 Woodrow Wilson Drive, LA 90068.

Name:

I am at least 18 years of age (Circle one):

Yes ___ or No ___

Position I am running for (Check one). You may only run for one

position.

Officers serve for one year and Committee Chairs serve for two years.

__ President

__ Vice President

__ Secretary

__ Treasurer*

__ Parliamentarian

__ Area 1 Chair (Hollywood Knolls/Manor/Forest Lawn/ Lake Hollywood)

__ Area 2 Chair (Cahuenga Pass/ Universal City)

__ Area 3 Chair (Yucca Corridor/Whitley Heights/Cahuenga East)

__ Area 4 Chair (Hollywood Heights/Hollywood Blvd.)

__ Area 5 Chair (Outpost/Cahuenga West)

__ Area 6 Chair (Nichols Canyon/Wattles/Runyon Canyon)

__ Area 7 Chair (Spaulding Square/Hollywood Sunset Flats)

__ Area 8 Chair (Mt Olympus/Laurel Canyon)

__ Area 9 Chair (Briar Summit/Woodrow Wilson/Mulholland Drive)

* Please see our bylaws at: http://www.hhwnc.org/bylaws.php for special qualifications required for Treasurer

Type of Stakeholder (Check all that apply):

__ Resident

__ Employed in HHW

__ Religious Affiliation

__ Volunteer

__ Property Owner

__ Other

Address of Primary Stakeholder Type:

Mailing Address:

Telephone Numbers:

Email Address:

If elected, I understand I am accepting a one or two year commitment

of service (Circle answer at right):

Yes __ or No __

Please attach an optional statement of up to 100 words as to why you would like to be elected and serve. It will be included in the Voter Guide.

Attach a photocopy of one of the following to the Candidate Registration Form: Driver's License, passport, utility bill, rental agreement,printed check with name and address, any other bank document with name and address on it, mail, membership cards in an organization, business card,newsletters from an organization, or any other evidence you think would be accepted by

the IEA. Mail the form, statement and stakeholder verification to the address above or email them to jlbiea@mailshack.com for receipt no later than 5:00 p.m. November 16, 2007

I, the undersigned candidate, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and correct, and that I possess all the necessary legal qualifications of a Stakeholder of HHWNC.

Signature: _______________________

Date: ___________

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Please take advantage and sign up for the e-Policing at www.lapdepolicing.org you will be updated with all the current LAPD broadcasts. You won’t have to depend on emails or just postings from MOPOA. You’ll get them first.

E-Police Newsletter 30735@lapd.lacity.org November 12, 2007

Hollywood 6A31, "Hollywood Hills"
Senior Lead Officer Ralph Sanchez, 213-485-4316
Basic Car District Coordinator, Sergeant Darrell Davis 213-485-4316

Yes, I (Ralph Sanchez) am back, but will be on vacation soon. I have a hard working replacement for my temporary absence, Officer Irvin Isabella is currently assigned to our Basic Car. I have kept him abreast of our Basic Car needs. Many of you have already met him.

Everyone needs to read the newsletters posted on www.lapdonline.org Go to Hollywood Hills and read Basic Car 6A31. (We’ve included this months here, following this notice.)

Night sensor lights are a good investment. Trim around your property so we can see no one is hiding.

With the holidays upon us, we tend to leave packages in our vehicles. This is an open invitation to a Burglary From Motor Vehicle.

Do not leave pets in vehicle unattended.

BE alert to door scammers. They say they work for DWP, Phone, Cable or lost my cat in your yard etc.... whatever the ruse, they get you to accompany him/she to the back yard. During this time, the accomplice(s) slips in the front door and helps themselves to your valuables. they leave, and sometimes you will not notice anything missing for days.

Talk through an intercom or window.

Keep phone close by.

Get a good description.

Take a picture...

Notify Law Enforcement.

I will try to update again soon for the holidays.

Hollywood Community Newsletter November 2007
Captain's Message

November will begin the Holiday season and a multitude of people from around the world will be visiting and celebrating. Various religious affiliations, beliefs and cultural backgrounds will be brought to Hollywood Area, therefore a warm welcome to those who visit.

The Hollywood community is also as diverse as the visiting population and many traditions are celebrated with family and friends. From this, Hollywood Area's population will increase, therefore awareness and precautionary measures should be taken to avoid the criminal element.

Unfortunately, past years have shown that street robberies and burglary from motor vehicles increase during this time due to the numerous visitors and shoppers that provide prime opportunities for the criminals. To date, statistics have shown a forty-percent increase in robberies in October from September's statistics and a twelve- percent increase in burglaries from motor vehicles for the same time period.

Minimize the risk of being a victim by taking a few simple precautions. Be aware of your surroundings and be alert to people acting suspicious or out of the ordinary. Park your vehicle in a highly visible area, where security is present and place all items out of sight. Trust your senses but not to be paranoid or fearful. By following these steps, it makes it difficult for any criminal to follow through with the crime.

Additionally, traffic collisions as a result of driving under the influence (DUI) increase during these months and traffic enforcement will be a priority for our West Traffic Division who patrol Hollywood Area and their focus will be on DUI driver's. Drive carefully and report suspected DUI driver's to local authority.
Halloween night on Hollywood Boulevard was an annual tradition for thousands of visitors and Hollywood Division along with dozens of officers from neighboring divisions ensured the safety of all celebrating the hallow night. This month holds the Santa Claus Parade (AKA Christmas Day Parade) along Hollywood Boulevard, which draws tens of thousands of visitors. The Hollywood residents and businesses welcome these events, which provides a positive impact for the community and visitors.

Please share the information with family and friends and enjoy the coming holiday season.

Burglary

We are still experiencing Burglaries in our basic car. Daytime seems to be the more active then the nighttime. Please "POLICE" each other. A neighborhood that watches over one another is most likely going to have less, if any crime. Common method: Unlocked doors, unlocked side gates and open windows.

We are having a rise in burglaries by people posing as DWP, LA-Times, Gardeners, etc…
Sanrio: A knock at the door asking if they can enter the rear of your property, they ask you to accompany them to show you what they are doing or looking for. Meanwhile an accomplice enters your front door and takes your valuables. The thief calls his partner via cell phone and tells him job finished. They leave. Sometimes you don't notice you have been victimized for days.

Please never open the door and let anyone into your home unless you have an appointment with them. Notify the authorities if you think there is something wrong. Try to get a good description of the person(s) from head to toe. A vehicle description and license plate if possible. Cameras and Video Surveillance are great tools to help combat these thieves who prey on peoples trusts.

Mail: Take in immediately or have a locked mailbox.
Garage doors open. This is an invitation to your property.
PLEASE LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS. SET ALARMS!

Burglary from Motor Vehicles:

Do not leave any valuables including gym bags and back packs in plain sight. Garage door openers and vehicle registrations go hand in hand; you are out for the evening. The thieve(s) takes your opener and registration with your address and responds to your residence. Basically The thieve(s) is in your home while you are not...

Please take advantage and sign up for the e-Policing at www.lapdepolicing.org you will be updated with all the current LAPD broadcasts.

Meetings:

The Hollywood Area Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting "Holiday Get Together" is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2007. If you have any questions please contact myself or the Community Relations Office for further information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding my area, please contact me on my cellular phone, 213-793-0704. As always you can call the Hollywood Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4316, or you can e-mail me at 30735@lapd.lacity.org.

Thanks Again, Senior Lead Officer Ralph Sanchez and Officer Irvin Isabella

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16th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair

City of Los Angeles is having a ‘16th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair’ on this coming Thursday (Sept. 20, 2007) starting from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The address is:

725 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (at 7th & Fig Plaza). You will be advised of emergency situations such as earthquakes, fire incidents and more in a fair like setting so it should not only be informative but a lot of fun as well. I will be there at 10:30 AM.

Date: Sept. 20, 2007 (Thursday)

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM (I will be there at 10:30 AM)

Location: 7th & Fig Plaza, Downtown Los Angeles

725 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (between 7th & 8th, on Figueroa Street).

(Parking is located on 8th street on right side.)

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