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Minutes from Annual 2010 Meeting

 

 

2010 Annual Meeting
March 11, 2010

Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:41PM

President asked for attendees to wait to be recognized and please identify yourself so Missy can include your remarks and questions in the minutes. 

Treasurer’s Report:  approximately $3,000.00 in the bank.

Crime Report: Senior Lead Officer Mike Shea handed out the Crime Statistics for week 02/17 – 02/17/10:

Two burglary theft from vehicle, one on Beachwood and one in the Oaks area, a stolen car from Argyle, over all.  Two customers from Franklin Strip restaurant were robbed and beaten on Canyon Drive by four assailants.  The victims did not supply complete description of the assailants so, unfortunately, no arrests have been made. 

In Hollywood, we have met the goal of lowering crime by 5%.  Hollywood Division is number 6 in the City of Los Angeles.

Mike Shea and Armen Sevdahlian are hosting a Town Hall meeting at the First Presbyterian Church on Gower and are inviting members of the community to meet and speak with: Eric Garcetti, Captain Bea Girmala, and Commander Michael Downing on Thursday, March 11, at 7:00PM

Lori asked about the business trucks that collect recyclables – he said to get their license plate and not to engage.

Mike Fuller asked if there was a way to instruct emergency drivers how to get around in our hillsides. No – they have a general book but they don’t have the technology beyond maps.

Durand/Heather and Primrose and Vista del Mar are intersections needing the attention of the West Traffic division.  Mike will pass those requests on. 

Jack asked about the targeted traffic intersections referred to Captain Lauer’s letter to the community. 

Sharon Shapiro of Tom LaBonge’s office says that Pete of West Traffic will be in our community at least one day a week to enforce stop signs and speeding drivers coming down the hill.

Council District 4 Presentation:

Tom Labonge is soliciting donations for Cahuenga Peak.  Sharon has brought some pamphlets explaining Tom’s desire for the purchase of the land.

Regarding tour busses in the area, Sharon is meeting with the companies now to discuss some limits and boundaries to curtail the intrusion into residential community.  Starline Tours has volunteered to end their open air busses with amplified speakers in the residential area.  If residents are being “bothered” by the tour busses on their street, please get the following information:  the company operating the bus, the license number and the date and time of day of the intrusion so Sharon can follow up. 

Thomas Kwai is now handling brush clearance for our area.

Hollywood Community Leadership meeting was held on Monday, March 1.

Regarding the Dash Bus on Beachwood, they are meeting with the City of West Hollywood to maybe merge bus lines to improve service.

Phone pole is in trouble on Glen Holly.

Pies for the Peak:

Elaine Michaels is spearheading a fundraising for the Save the Peak campaign.  The pies will be sold and Elaine is hoping to get as much as twenty to thirty dollars per pie. The sale will be at the Beachwood Market on the 13th of March from 11Am to 3PM. 

Selection/Election of Officers:

Missy Kelly and Lori Michaels are surrendering their seats.  George and Larry are seeking re-election.  George and Larry were re-elected. Two seats remain open.

Closing Comments:

Gigi has become familiar with treasurebox.org a foundation providing food to seniors for approximately $30.  So, if you know seniors in need please check this website and foundation to see the qualifications and requirements. It is operated through the Hollywood First Pres church.

Vickie Komer – problem with cell phone reception.

Lori moves to adjourn at 8:32PM.  Seconded by Nina.

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