Newsletter: The Media Messenger
Volume 5, No. 7: Sep, 2004
September 2004 | Volume No.5 | Issue No.7 Meet me on the roof of Iron Mountan... HMD Annual Meeting This year's annual meeting is right around the corner. On
Thursday, September 23, all property and business owners are
invited to attend the meeting on the rooftop of Iron Mountain,
1025 N. Highland Ave. The meeting will begin at 5:30pm and
will be followed by a reception. HMD Board President Carol
Cassella of Ren-Mar Studios will discuss recent accomplishments
by the BID, including the renewal and expansion, as well as
future plans. Come out and meet the HMD staff, Board of Directors,
security team, clean team, city/state officials, and other
stakeholders. As usual, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will
be provided. All stakeholders are invited to the meeting,
which will be followed by a reception. Look for your invitation
in the mail. Parking will be provided behind the building,
at 1026 N. Mansfield. To RSVP, or if you did not receive
your invitation, please call Devin at 323-460-4770.
Securitas celebrates first year It's been one year since Securitas, Inc. began providing security
service to the Hollywood Media District. In that time, they have
logged 5,304 Officer Observations, including 3,046 issues involving
transients and panhandlers and 92 arrests. The HMD Safety Patrol
team, under the guidance of Ken Nakano, Securitas Project Manager,
works closely with the LAPD Hollywood Division, HMD Board of Directors
and Staff, as well as Hollywood Beautification Team. Nominations being accepted for
The Hollywood Media District Nominating Committee is soliciting
names for consideration to the Board of Directors for 2005.
The Nominating Committee will determine the number of positions
to be filled. The board will be comprised of from nine (9)
to twenty-one (21) members. Candidate Applications Forms
were sent out to all property owners and must be returned
by September 23, 2004. Each
Parcel Owner has the opportunity to submit a name for consideration.
To be considered, one must be a Parcel Owner in Good Standing
or an authorized representative of a Parcel Owner in Good
Standing. A written authorization, signed by the Parcel
Owner, must accompany the Candidate Application. A Director
need not be a resident of the State of California. "Good
Standing" is defined as not delinquent with respect to any
such assessments relating to such Parcel OwnerÕs Parcel(s).
The
slate of persons appointed to the Board of Directors shall
reflect the diversity of all the Parcels in terms of their
respective geographic locations and in terns of their respective
use. Additionally, each board member must budget 5 to 6
hours per month as well as chair or serve on one of the
committees currently active.
The Nominating Committee will deliver written notice to
each parcel owner on or before October 7, 2004. In order
to have a smooth transition from Phase I to Phase II, the
new board will participate in all committees and board meetings
until they begin to serve their terms on January 1, 2005.
- Special Thanks to everyone at Iron Mountain for once again hosting
our annual party! (See page one). - On August 19, Councilman Eric Garcetti dedicated a new "smartcrosswalk"
at the intersection of Cahuenga and Lexington, just north of HMD
boundaries. Several of these crosswalks are planned to be installed
in the Media District. - Three Businesses belonging to the BID were recently named among
the top 25 Hollywood Area employers. Eastman Kodak was #14 with
384 employees; Klasky Csupo was #20 with 275 employees, and closing
out the list was Crest National at #25 with 140. The report was
published in the 2005/05 Hollywood Business Resource Book, published
by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. - The Hollywood Police activities League (PAL) honored LAPD Hollywood
Division's Captain Downing at a fundraising dinner on Sept. 9. Downing
joined LAPD in 1982 and came to Hollywood Division in 1999. Hollywood
Media District is a proud supporter of several programs run by PALs.
Gary named officer of the Quarter by Securitas,
Inc. HMD Safety Officer Aquarius Gary, PM Shift Bike Officer,
was named Officer of the Quarter for 3rd quarter. Gary has
been with Securitas for 1 year and has been with the HMD for
6 months. His supervisors selected Officer Gary because he
has proven to be a valuable asset to this department through
his strong work ethic, and the ability to handle himself out
in the field. Although he has no formal rank, Officer Gary
has taken the time to assist new officers in learning all
facets of working in the Hollywood Media District.
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HMD board of Directors
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Look
for these bicycles used by the Safety Patrol team. There
are usually 4 bike patrol officers on duty from 7a.m
to 11pm, Monday - Saturday.
- On Sunday, Aug. 29, the Security Team underwent a daylong training
session. The topics covered included report writing, Radio Codes
test, transgender sensitivity and hands-on tactical scenario training
(field operations).
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Sign Overlay Zone moves forward
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City Council passed the Hollywood Signage Supplemental Use District on August 18, after four years of work by it's proponents. The 26-page ordinance was enacted to "acknowledge and promote the continuing contribution of signage to the distinctive aesthetic of Hollywood." One benefit of the ordinance is the inclusion of super-graphics, such as the one on the side of Iron Mountain, and the newly installed sign on Hollywood Storage at Cahuenga and Santa Monica.
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Business Watch Meeting
When: Thursday, Sept. 16, 12:00 Noon
Where: Hollywood Community Room
6501 Fountain Ave. (At Wilcox)
Call 323-460-4770 to RSVP for lunch
HMD Annual Meeting
When: Thursday, Sept. 23, 5:30 pm
Where: Iron Mountain (Rooftop)
1025 Highland Ave. (Park at 1026 Mansfield)
Call 323-460-4770 to RSVP
Refreshments and Hors D'oeuvres provided
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 Devin at 323.460.4770.
Back to top | Incident Types | July 2004 | Year to date |
| Calls for Service | 79 | 531 |
| Officer Observations | 310 | 2,322 |
| Arrests | 6 | 55 |
| Aggressive Panhandlers | 20 | 179 |
| Alcohol/Narcotics Related | 43 | 153 |
| Bus Stop Checks | 68 | 607 |
| Green Car Tags (Precautionary) | 138 | 1,290 |
| Illegal Lodging/Encampments | 71 | 439 |
| Location/Hot Spot Checks | 3,588 | 19,020 |
| Loitering/Trespassing | 344 | 1,490 |
| Robbery (Stats provided by LAPD) | 0 | 18 |
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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
www.mediadistrict.org
Executive Director: Mary Lou Dudas
MDudas@pacbell.net
Assistant: Devin Strecker
Devin77@pacbell.net
323-460-4770
Hollywood Media District Field Office
6775 Santa Monica Blvd. #2A
Hollywood, CA 90038
Phone: 323.871.4150
Hours: 7am - 12am, Mon-Sat
Hollywood Beautification Team
6775 Santa Monica Blvd. #2A
Phone: Phone 323-463-5180
Hours: 7am - 4pm, Mon-Sun
Security Supervisor: Ken Nakano
kenneth.nakano@securitasinc.com
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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