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CRA Awards
Chamber $100K for Park Study
Community leaders examine a map showing the site
of the proposed Hollywood Central Park
 The
Board of the Community Redevelopment Agency
voted this week to contribute $100,000 to a
feasibility study to determine if it is possible
to build a park over the Hollywood Freeway on a
stretch that is below grade through Hollywood.
In addition, Don Scott who chairs the Chamber
task force investigating the park, reports that
the private sector and community groups have
pledged another $50,000 toward the study. The
Chamber, in conjunction with the CRA, will
solicit proposals within the next few months
from firms interested in submitting a bid to do
the study. The Chamber proposal for a Hollywood
Central Park has garnered media interest from
across the nation and as far away as England.
The Chamber and Don Scott have received
accolades for visionary leadership in trying to
meet a serious community need.
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City
Council Authorizes Vote on East Hollywood BID
In another
positive sign for the formation of a business
improvement district (BID) in East Hollywood,
the Los Angeles City Council voted this week to
proceed with an election among property owners
to determine if a BID will be created. Ballots
will be mailed within the next two weeks and
property owners will have 45 days to respond.
At the conclusion of that period, the votes will
be counted, and, if a majority are cast in favor
of the district, it will be in operation early
next year. The Chamber has worked for six years
to create the district along Vermont Avenue
north of the Hollywood Freeway and including the
Sunset Blvd. area around the major hospitals.
“We believe this district will be the most
positive development for East Hollywood
businesses in many years,” said Chamber
President & CEO Leron Gubler.
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Chamber Board Meets with Captain Farrell
Oscar Arslanian and Leron Gubler discuss
Hollywood issues with LAPD Captain Clay Farrell.
The Hollywood
Chamber Board of Directors had a get-acquainted
meeting this week with new LAPD Captain Clay
Farrell. The new Hollywood Division Commander
reported on crime statistics in Hollywood and
shared his vision for the division. He noted
that in 2004, there was a 16 percent decrease in
crime in Hollywood. That trend continued in
2005 with another 13 percent drop, and thus far
in 2006, with a 9 percent drop year-to-date.
Chamber Chair Jeff Briggs and other board
members pledged the support of the business
community as the LAPD works to further reduce
crime.
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 Hollywood
Chamber Urges Members to Vote on Nov. 7
Chamber members
are urged to take the time to vote next Tuesday,
November 7th. There are critical
issues on the ballot, including much-needed
infrastructure investment by the State, as well
as several ballot measures that would adversely
impact business. The Chamber’s Legislative
Action Committee, led by Scott Moe and Bill
Farrar, Jr., has carefully researched the issues
and published a Business Voters Guide, which was
mailed to all members. The Chamber’s
recommendations on the issues is listed below:
STATE ISSUES:
Proposition 1A:
Protecting Transportation Funding
(Support)
Proposition 1B:
$19.9-billion Transportation Bond
(Support)
Proposition 1C:
$2.9-billion Housing/emergency shelter bond
(Support)
Proposition 1D:
$10.4-billion School facilities bond
(Support)
Proposition 1E:
$4.1-billion flood control bond
(Support)
Proposition 84:
Water-quality bond
(Support)
Proposition 86:
Tax on Cigarettes
(Oppose)
Proposition 87:
Tax on Oil produced in California
(Oppose)
Proposition 88:
Parcel Tax for Education
(Oppose)
Proposition 89:
Corporate Tax Increase to fund political
campaigns
(Oppose)
Proposition 90:
Restrictions on eminent domain and government
regulation of private property
(Oppose)
LOCAL ISSUES:
Measure H:
Los Angeles City Housing bond
(Support)
Measure $:
L.A. City Councilmember Term Limits/Ethics
Reform
(Support)
View more
details on
Hollywood
Chamber’s
ballot recommendations
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Sports Legends Turn Out for
Jerry Buss Star Ceremony
Jerry Buss, the
long-time owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, was
honored this week with the 2,323 star in the
Hollywood Walk of Fame, for his work as a
television producer and for creating the concept
of regional programming. The entire Laker team
showed up for the ceremony, including Kobe
Bryant, and Laker legends Magic Johnson and
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Also on hand were Mayor
Antonio Villaraigosa, actor Tom Arnold, Snoop
Dogg and Paris Hilton. The Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce has been the administrator of the Walk
of Fame since it was created in the early
1960s. Ceremonies garner international
publicity for Hollywood.
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LaBonge to
Report to Chamber,
Entertainment District to be
Honored
Reservations are still being accepted for the
November 9th general membership
luncheon at the Roosevelt Hotel, where
Councilman Tom LaBonge will report on Hollywood
issues and give his own post-election analysis.
In addition, the Chamber will be honoring the
Hollywood Entertainment District on the occasion
of its 10th anniversary. Tickets are
$55 for chamber members, or $600 for a reserved
table with preferred
seating. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear
about the latest developments in the community. To RSVP, go to
Chamber Events. Sponsors for the luncheon
are Andrews International Security and Iron
Mountain Film & Sound Archives.
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 Chamber
Schedules
Police-Fire BBQ to honor Hollywood’s Finest
Friday, November 17
On Friday,
November 17, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
will again produce a barbecue to honor
Hollywood’s police and firefighters at
the annual Police and Fire Appreciation day at
the Hollywood Division Police Station, 1358
North Wilcox Avenue.
Between 11 a.m.
and 8 p.m., we will feed approximately 500
officers, providing entertainment and raffling off some prizes!
The Chamber is
seeking contributions in cash or materials for
the barbecue as well as volunteers to serve the
meal. Please complete and fax the attached
Police-Fire BBQ Contribution Form to
323-469-2805. For more details, please contact
Elizabeth McDonald
at 323-785-1760 or email
info@hollywoodchamber.net.
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Hollywood
Christmas Parade Grand Marshals
Celebrate 75th
Anniversary!
Exclusive
“Members Only” Parade Tickets Now Available
 VIP
Grandstand Ticket Packages for the 75th
world-famous Hollywood Christmas Parade are now
available to members of the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce. This exclusive package, valued at $60,
includes reserved VIP seating, preferred
parking, a free souvenir program and a limited
edition Parade lapel pin – all for the
incredible price of $27 each! The Parade will be
held on Sunday, November 26th from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m. (reserved ticket holders are required to
arrive no later 3:30 p.m.)
Join the community and the
Chamber in celebrating the Diamond Anniversary
of this treasured Hollywood tradition! The
special member’s only VIP packages are
extremely limited, and will be reserved (for
chamber members only) on a first-come,
first-served basis. Don’t delay! To reserve your
tickets please contact BJ French at (323)
468-8311 x28, or
bj@hollywoodchamber.net. More Parade
information can be found at
www.HollywoodChristmasParade.org.
The 75th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
souvenir program is a great way to advertise.
Your company's ad will be placed in 8,500 color
programs which will be sold in the grandstands
and along the parade route as well as given to
all of our celebrity and VIP guests.
Coming to the parade?
Save gas, avoid traffic and help the
environment..."Go Metro!"
 Use
the Vine St. or Highland Ave. subway stations
or go by bus to get to the parade.
Check for route information at
www.Metro.net
Nearly 500,000 spectators will line the route to watch the
Christmas Parade. It is highly suggested that
you take METRO busses or subway. The Hollywood &
Highland and the Hollywood & Vine subway
stations are located along the parade route.
For bus or subway schedules, please go to
www.Metro.net
Convenient parking for vehicles is located at the Hollywood &
Highland complex. Exit Highland from the 101 and
take Highland Ave. south towards Hollywood Blvd.
Turn right into the parking lot at Johnny Grant
Way.
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Pictures of our
All Hallow's Eve event are available for
viewing.
You can order prints from
Donald Norris Photography
Email, call 818-693-9114 or visit
www.norrisphoto.com
A portion of proceeds generated by ordering print
pictures will go to Hollywood Community
Foundation. Please order generously.
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RACK UP NEW
CONTACTS AT SPEED
LEADS!
An innovative concept in networking, Speed
Leads is tailored to bring together smaller
groups of members for an expedient “one-on-one”
networking experience. Recognizing that some
networking events do not necessarily provide
guaranteed introductions, Speed Leads “cuts
to the chase”, so to speak. Each attendee will
spend approximately 3 to 5 minutes with each of
the other attendees either by traveling from
table to table or remaining seated at their
assigned table. Participants quickly meet and
discover “who, what, where” about each other.
Speed Leads will be hosted by Hollywood
Billiards Sports Bar & Grill.
The 30,000 square foot venue holds some 30 Gold
Crown Tournament size pool tables, as well as a
full service restaurant, an outdoor patio, a
sports bar with Sony Wega TV’s, a private VIP
room, and two full size bars with one of the
“largest assortment of beers ever assembled”.
The elegance, amenities, location and an
upstairs loft with an unobstructed view of the
Hollywood sign makes Hollywood Billiards a
perfect spot to hold an event. Hollywood
Billiards specializes in wrap parties,
premier/viewing parties, corporate events,
record releases, holiday parties and special
occasions of all kinds. Kimmy Ward, Events
Director, stated “Our highly trained staff are
experts in all aspects of event planning and can
handle any and all of your needs. We will
provide you and your guests with an incredible
location, unforgettable food, professional
service and, most importantly, and event you
will never forget!” Sincere thanks to owner
Jeff Bey for generously hosting this Chamber
event.
Hollywood Billiards Sports Bar & Grill is
located at 5750 Hollywood Boulevard at the
intersection of the 101 freeway. For more
information please call (323) 465-0115 or go to
www.hollywoodbilliards.com
Speed Leads will be held on Thursday, November
16th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost to attend is $10 for members and $25 for
non-members. Appetizers and one beverage are
included in the cost of admission. Valet
parking on site is $5, or adjacent metered
street parking is available. The group is
limited to a maximum of 30 attendees, and
advance reservations are required. Please
RSVP no later than noon on Wednesday November 15th
to
bj@hollywoodchamber.net or call (323)
469-8311 x28.
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