Newsletter: The Media Messenger
Volume 5, No. 9: Nov, 2004
Novermber
2004 | Volume No.5 | Issue No.8
Inside This Issue
- Businesses Expand And Renew!
- Committees Formed for Next Phase of BID
- Business Watch Report
- Nominating Committee Recommends Slate
- HMD a Proud SupporterÉ
- Board Member Info
- Contact Info
- Monthly
Safety Report
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Businesses Expand and Renew! Not only is the BID itself expanding and renewing at the beginning of next year, but businesses within the district are also going through changes and improvements. Two such businesses, AMMO Restaurant at 1155 N. Highland Ave., and Angstrom Lighting at 837 N Cahuenga Blvd. have made quite noticeable changes that compliment the BIDÕs mission of making the area more attractive. AMMO Restaurant recently took over the space next door (formerly Homework), doubling their size. Additionally they added a bar and now carry a full line of liquor. ÒWeÕve redesigned; itÕs more refined and luxurious but in keeping with the simplicity of our original design,Ó Bene Bohm, manager, said. For more information, visit AMMOÕs website at www.ammocafe.com, which includes current menus (many items are seasonal), press clippings, and catering information. Meanwhile, Angstrom Lighting has launched a bold new corporate identity, meant to capture the revitalized spirit of the company, that includes a new mark branded on everything from its business cards and vehicles to its website and the T-shirts worn by staff. But perhaps the most noticeable change here in the district is the updated building faade with its bright yellow and blue paint. "This really is a milestone for our company," stated Frans Klinkenberg, Angstrom's President and CEO. "This new look signifies a regenesis of our company, and a renewed promise to be the lighting and special effects resource clients can count on for a brilliant performance every time." For more information and to see the companyÕs new look, visit their website at www.angstromlighting.com. Congratulations to both businesses on their accomplishments.
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January 1, 2005 will mark the beginning of the newly expanded Hollywood Media District BID, which is in essence a new BID. Accordingly, several new committees have been formed to act on behalf of the new BID, made up of current board members as well as stakeholders from the entire new BID. The three committees are the Safety Committee, which will prepare an RFP (request for proposal) for the BIDÕs security contract; the Clean Committee, which will prepare an RFP for the cleaning and maintenance contract; and the Search Committee, which will decide how management of the BID will transition from Phase 1 into Phase 2. All current contracts will continue for the first few months of 2005 until the committees have awarded the new contracts to the successful bidders.
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The October Business Watch meeting focused on the ongoing security issues in the BID, including homelessness issues on Santa Monica Blvd. Potential problems were also discussed regarding the expansion area of the BID, which is the area west of Highland, that will become a part of the BID in January, 2005. Several concerns were brought up including the Clean Needles Now program, which operates within the expansion area, and the Feeding Program sponsored by the Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition. LAPD Hollywood Division Senior Lead Officer Vince Aguirre, who ran the meeting and HMD Security Supervisor Ken Nakano assured stakeholders that they are working together on these issues. The next Business Watch will be held on Dec. 2nd and will focus on addressing parking issues in the area, specifically the idea of introducing permit parking in the industrial areas that would help LAPD better control the congregation of vehicles used for overnight camping in the area.
New Slate Recommended by Nominating Committee
On November 11, the Nominating Committee presented the slate they are recommending for the 2005 Board of Directors to the current board. After many meetings and interviews, the committee voted on a slate of 14 members.
The
slate consists of:
_ William Anabel, Mader Inc., 1110-1148 Seward
_ Juan Cabral, Shakey's Pizza, 7001 Santa Monica Blvd.
_ Matt Chait, The Complex Theaters, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd.
_ Phil Feiner, Pacific Title, 6350 Santa Monica Blvd.
_ Jack Flemming, Advanced Digital Services, 948 Cahuenga
_ Ron Groeper, Groeper Photography, 1041 N. McCadden
_ Jordan Kitaen, Quixote Studios, 1021 N. Lillian Way
_ Amie Moore, Musicians Union - Local 47, 817 N. Vine St.
_ David Mozes, Fixel Realty Company, 6101-6111 Melrose Ave.
_ Michael Parker, Mole Richardson, 937 Sycamore Ave.
_ C. Drew Planting, Snyder Associates, 900 N. Cahuenga
_ Ron Stein, Crest National, 6721 Romaine
_ Eric Stillwell, Piller Squared, Inc., 7025 Santa Monica Blvd.
_ Eliza Thorne, Seward Film Vaults, 1010 N. Seward
To
meet the legal requirements of any California Corportation, the
committee extended the terms of three current board members Ð the
past presidents Ð so that not all 17 seats were open at once. Those
three DirectorsÕ terms were extended for one year, to end on Dec.
31, 2005. They are:
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Jeff Anthony, Iron Mountain Film & Sound, 1025 N. Highland Ave.
_ Carol Cassella, Ren-Mar Studios, 846 N. Cahuenga
_ Tim Mahoney, Hollywood Center Studios, 1040 N. Las Palmas
The
Nominating Committee spent many hours meeting and interviewing the
candidates. Thank you to all the members of the Nominating Committee,
and all the candidates who expressed interest in serving on the
board. The Slate is now being sent out to all stakeholders in the
BID. If the slate is not contested within 2 weeks, then these candidates
will be elected at the annual meeting in December.
The terms of the Directors shall be randomly selected by the directors
once the slate is approved, and lastly, the new officers will be
selected by the new Board of Directors.
Congratulations to all the nominees and we look forward to working
with you in the New Year!
HMD a Proud Supporter of Local Youth Programs
In keeping with itÕs tradition of being ÒThe BID with a Heart,Ó
the Media District has awarded $25,000 to local non-profit organizations
this year. The recipients of the community outreach funds, which
had been earmarked by the BIDÕs management plan, included LACER
After School Programs; Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood; Hollywood
PALS (Police Activities League) and Hollywood Park at Santa Monica
and Cole under the direction of LA Parks & Recreation. The requests
for funds from the organizations were brought to the attention of
the Board of Directors by Ferris Wehbe. The Board agreed and voted
to give the funds to the organizations. Each time the programs are
administered, a banner will be displayed at the event which reads
ÒSponsored by the Hollywood Media District.Ó
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Hollywood Media District Property Owners Association
Board of Directors
Carol
Cassella, President - RenMar Studios
Jeff Anthony, Vice-President - Iron Mountain Film & Sound
Larry Curtis, Secretary - Consolidated Film Industries
Jack Fleming, Treasurer - Advanced Digital Services
Fred Anawalt - Anawalt Lumber Company
Morton Lakretz - The Crossroads
Tim Mahoney - Hollywood Center Studios
Michael Malick - Marcus & Millichap
Jacques Massachi - Ori Service Center
Albert Sweet - Al Sweet Development
Gene La Pietra - Arena Cafe
Ana Ramirez - Television Center
Don Robertson - Honda of Hollywood
Brian Scane - The Paladin Group, Inc.
Ron Stein - Crest NationalFilm & Video
Eliza Thorne - Seward Film Vaults
Ferris Wehbe - Hollywood Little Red School
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Hollywood Area Police Station: 213-485-4302
Hollywood Community Relations: 213-485-4310
LA Fire Department Emergency: 911
Damaged Parking Meters: 877-215-3958
Lot Cleaning: 800-996-2489
Department of Transportation: 213-485-2489
Bulky Item Pick Up (Residents Only): 800-773-3326
Animal Regulation: 888-452-7381
Building and Safety: 213-977-6966
Potholes, Curb, Street Damage BSM: 800-996-2489
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| Incident Types | October 2004 | Year to date |
| Calls for Service | 113 | 735 |
| Officer Observations | 289 | 2,969 |
| Arrests | 10 | 70 |
| Aggressive Panhandlers | 14 | 201 |
| Alcohol/Narcotics Related | 27 | 213 |
| Bus Stop Checks | 179 | 823 |
| Green Car Tags (Precautionary) | 30 | 1,373 |
| Illegal Lodging/Encampments | 55 | 538 |
| Location/Hot Spot Checks | 2,716 | 22,769 |
| Loitering/Trespassing | 241 | 1,963 |
| Robbery (Stats provided by LAPD) | 1 | 19 |
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