Volume 1, No. 1: Dec, 2001
December
2001 | Issue No.1
Inside This Issue
- Crest National LA's Fastest Growing Company
- Holiday Banners Up
- New Security Supervisor
- Gateway Committee Meeting
- Activities Report Through Nov 24, 2001
- New Board of Directors
- Donated Office Space Sought
- Contact Information Request
- Security Survey Results
- Media District Farmers Market Update
- Graffiti Paint Out Agreement
- Contact Information
Crest
National Digital Media Complex
One of LA's Fastest Growing Private Companies
Since
its inception in 1961 as a small film laboratory to its current
status as one of the preeminent full service film and videotape
laboratories manufacturing DVD/CDs, video/film post production and
duplication services in Southern California. Crest National has
enjoyed a well earned reputation as one of the most innovative companies
in the industry. Not surprisingly, Crest National, celebrating it's
40th Anniversary this year, is listed as the 22nd fastest growing
private company in the November 12th issue of the Los Angeles Business
Journal's list of LA's top 100. Companies on the list are ranked
by rate of revenue growth from 1998 to 2000. They must be privately
owned, autonomous, for-profit entities based in Los Angeles County
and in business since January 1998. Achieving the rapid growth necessary
to qualify for the LABJ's list of 100 fastest growing private companies
is no easy feat. Crest National, with a total of 289 employees,
enjoyed a 124.2% growth in revenue growing from $29.3M in
1998 to $65.7M in 2000, however the LABJ quotes, "Of course,
even companies that carefully manage growth are likely to take a
hit in 2001". Crest National is located at 6721 Romaine Street
in the Hollywood Media District. Congratulations!
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The
HMD holiday banners are installed throughout the district. Garlands
and red ribbons adorn the antique style light poles on Cole Avenue
in the Media District. They were done in part by a grant from the
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Economic Development Organization.
DWPLA sponsored a neighborhood beautification program by offering
$1,000.00 to 28 existing business improvement districts during
the holiday season. Happy Holidays to all!
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James
Leonard was recently promoted to the position of Security Supervisor
at Langner Security for the Hollywood Media District. As the former
Operations Scheduler responsible for all contracted Langer Security
accounts, Leonard brings with him 10 years of security experience
including a short career with the LAPD. "I am very happy to
be a part of the Hollywood Media District. I think what the BID
is doing is fantastic. I will do my best to ensure all security
concerns are dealt with and look forward to meeting all the business
owners", says Leonard. The security offices are located at
6775 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2A at the corner of Highland
Avenue. They can be reached at 323.871.4150. Please stop by or call.
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The
next Gateway Committee meeting is scheduled for December 12 at Hollywood
Center Studios, 1040 North Las Palmas Avenue from 11:30 am to 1:30
pm. Please attend this important planning meeting for Highland Avenue.
Our grants are very close to funding and we need to finalize the
plans for our Gateway. Lunch will be provided and an RSVP is required
for access to the lot. Please RSVP to 323.460.6322.
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Activities
Report
Through December 1, 2001
(compiled by Langner Security Service)
| Week | Month | Year | |
| Transient Outreach | 3 | 43 | 308 |
| Business Contacts | 7 | 31 | 245 |
| Notification HBT | 3 | 20 | 163 |
| Notification LAPD | 4 | 15 | 111 |
| Patrol Request Business | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| Drinking Narcotic | 1 | 7 | 182 |
| Stolen Vehicles | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Loitering | 38 | 241 | 2091 |
| Day Labor | Daily | Daily | Daily |
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The
nominating committee recently announced the slate of nominees for
the 2002 Board of Directors for the Hollywood Media District Property
Owners Association. The Board has expanded by two positions to a
total of thirteen members of the Board of Directors. The committee
received an overwhelming response of property owners that want to
participate on the Board of Directors. The by laws allow for this
expansion. Each nominee is appointed for a three-year term. If this
slate is not contested, then these property owners shall be elected
at the annual meeting of the Hollywood Media District in December.
The nominees are Jeff Anthony, Iron Mountain Film and Sound; Carol
Cassella, RenMar Studios; Ferris Wehbe, Hollywood Little Red Schoolhouse;
Eliza Thorne, Seward Film Vaults. Expansion nominees are Brian Scane,
The Paladin Group, Inc.; Morton Lakretz, The Crossroads.
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Beginning
January 2002, HMD will be looking for donated office space (large
enough to accommodate two staff people, within the BID boundaries).
We will also need auxiliary equipment and services to share such
as use of the copier, kitchen and restrooms. If you can help us,
email Mary Lou Dudas at MDudas@pacbell.net
or call 323.460.6322.
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We
are updating our records and ask that you fill out the contact sheet
recently sent with the October issue of the Media Messenger. Future
issues of The Media Messenger newsletter will be sent via email
or fax to reduce the costs of mailings. If you need another copy
of the contact sheet, please call Rose at 323.460.6488.
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Recently a security survey was sent to all stakeholders in the July issue of the Media Messenger however due to low response, the survey was included again with the October issue. Of the 400 surveys mailed, we received a total of 51 responses. Thank you to the stakeholders who took the time to respond. The Security Committee will make adjustments as recommended by our stakeholders. Following are the results:
| 1. Do you think the hours of operation are effective? | |
| Yes 34 | No 15 |
| 2. Do you think the days of operation are effective? | |
| Yes 38 | No 8 |
| 3. Do you think that the public safety has improved since private security has been patrolling the Media District? | |
| Yes 38 | No 7 |
| 4. Do the security officers call on your business regularly? | |
| Yes 23 | No 23 |
| 5. Are the officers professional and courteous? | |
| Yes 27 | No 4 |
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Look
for the Media District's Farmers Market to open soon. More to come...
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Your consent is necessary to obliterate graffiti at your site. The Hollywood Beautification Team, through the city, will assist in the acquisition of free paint for your property or paint out graffiti using your paint.
Please
make sure that your business or property has a signed Agreement
on file. For more information or an Agreement, please contact Rose
at 323.460.4770.
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Feel free to contact the Hollywood Media District using the following contact information:
Hollywood
Media District
1304 North Highland Avenue #200
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323.460.6322
Fax: 323.460.6488
Executive
Director: Mary Lou Dudas
MDudas@pacbell.net
Assistant:
Lauren Larsen
roseqh@pacbell.net
Hollywood
Media District Field Office
6775 Santa Monica Blvd. #2A
Hollywood, CA 90038
Phone: 323.871.4150
Hours: 7am - 11pm, Mon-Sat
Security Supervisor: James Leonard
Hollywood
Media District Property Owners
Association
Board of Directors
Don
Robertson, President - Honda of Hollywood
Tim Mahoney, Vice-President - Hollywood Center Studios
Fares Wehbe, Secretary - Hollywood Little Red School House
Gene La Pietra, Treasurer - Arena Cafe
Fred Anawalt - Anawalt Lumber Company
Jeff Anthony - Iron Mountain Film and Sound
Carol Cassella - RenMar Studios
Morton Lakretz - The Crossroads
Michael Malick - Ramsey Shilling Real Estate
Jacques Massachi - Ori Service Center
Mitzi Mogul - Art Deco Society
Brian Scane - The Paladin Group, Inc.
Eliza Thorne - Seward Film Vaults
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