Studio City News

Here is an update on the Colfax Avenue Bridge Replacement project as per the Studio City Resident's Association.  Their post is below.  Drive safely out there.
 
Traffic improvements and detours at the intersections of:
• Moorpark Street & Laurel Canyon
• Moorpark Street & Colfax Avenue
• Moorpark Street & Tujunga Avenue
• Tujunga Avenue & Ventura Boulevard
• Colfax Avenue &Ventura Boulevard
 
Colfax Avenue Bridge will not be closed until all traffic mitigation improvements are complete and detour restrictions are in place. Left and right turn restrictions along Moorpark Street will be placed to prohibit vehicles from using residential access during peak hours. Closure of the bridge is anticipated to occur no earlier than October 12, 2009 and will remain closed for two years. Exact date of the closure will be displayed on traffic message boards located on Colfax Avenue, 48 hours prior to closure.
 
The pedestrian bridge will remain open for public access; however, due to the imminent danger from large equipment during foundation installation for the south side of the new bridge, the pedestrian bridge will be closed for approximately six weeks starting sometime early January 2010. Temporary pedestrian access across the LA River will be provided.
 
Colfax Avenue (southbound only) between the project site and Chiquita Street will also be closed and used for construction material lay down. This area will be fenced and screened from public view.
 
Although, the Municipal code limits constructions work to 7:00 am - 9:00 pm on weekdays and 8:00 am - 6:00 pm on Saturdays, the Bureau of Engineering has imposed limits of construction work for this project between the hours of 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. However, to meet the requirements set forth by the LA County Flood Permit which prohibits work in the channel during the raining season, the contractor is requesting to work extended hours from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm on weekdays and 8:00 am - 6:00 pm on Saturdays for 4 consecutive weeks to demolish the existing steel bridge and to stay on schedule.
 
Bureau of Engineering and Council District 2 would like your feedback. Please direct your comments to Evan Roosevelt, Council District 2, District Director, at (818) 755-7676 or email to Evan.Roosevelt@lacity.org.
 
If you have any questions, you may also contact the City Project Manager Jim Wu at (213) 202-5595.

Election time is approaching so be sure to participate in what is going on in our own backyard by attending this debate.

From Studio City Resident's Association Newsletter
The SCRA is holding a candidate debate at the next community meeting between Chris Essel and Paul Krekorian who are seeking the council seat vacated by Wendy Greuel.
 
SCRA members are invited to submit their questions to: SCRABoard@StudioCityResidents.org or present them at the debate.
 
The highlight of the discussion and issues addressed between the candidates and SCRA members will be reported in the November News Letter.
 
TIME, DATE and PLACE:
 
Tuesday, October 13th @ 7:30 PM
Beverly Garlands Holiday Inn,
4222 Vineland Ave, (just south of the 101)
Studio City
Light refreshments and validated parking.

Community meeting has been announced that a meeting will occur Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 7pm.

The meeting will take place at the Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn at 4222 Vineland Avenue in Studio City.

The evening will begin with light refreshments and the the agenda will begin.  The agenda includes WATER information including details on water rates.  The Department of Water and Power will be sending three speakers to the meeting.

The speakers from DWP will be Richard West, Water Rate Manager; Tom Erb, Director, Water Resources.  Greg Bartz,, Government and Neighborhood Liason.
 
Assembly member Mike Feuer will also be present as scheduled.

For more information about Studio City events, real estate, or community information please go to www.studiocityconnect.com.

Studio City Holiday Parade Returns in December

The Studio City Residents Association is excited to announce that once again we are sponsoring the 2009  "Studio City Holiday Parade: Stars Shine Bright, " on Sunday, December 6, 2009.  This year's parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. along the traditional route down Ventura Boulevard, between Whitsett Avenue and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

The SCRA needs sponsors, parade participants, and volunteers to help make the parade a reality.  If you would like more information on helping to bring this year's parade to life, please contact our parade coordinator, Ann Husvar, at 818-990-0722 or by emailing StudioCityHolidayParade@gmail.com.

Please join us for the September First Friday Breakfast as we welcome our new City Controller, Wendy Grueul. As the City Councilmember for District 2, Wendy has been a strong advocate of Studio City for many years. We look forward to hearing what she has to say about her new job and the state of affairs of the city's budget, the recent cuts in funding for various programs, and what she plans to work on as Controller.

After Wendy's remarks there will be time for questions and answers.

Breakfast is $12 at the door. Please RSVP by calling the Chamber office, 818-655-5916.

We hope to see you there.

 

Singer Lisa Loeb pays $1.125M for a four-bedroom house in Los Angeles’ Valley Village area

Singer Lisa Loeb has quietly paid $1,125,000 to purchase a four-bedroom, custom-built, Cape Cod-style house in Los Angeles’ Valley Village area.

Valley Village is an area in the San Fernando Valley that we seldom write about; it’s north of Studio City, west and south of North Hollywood, and east of Sherman Oaks.

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May 12th Meeting Agenda Includes Campbell Hall
The meeting will include discussion on Campbell Hall, located on Laurel Canyon, immediately south of the 101 which is undertaking a school expansion in the near future. At present it is going through the necessary review process.
 
SCRA has invited Rev. Julian Bull, Campbell Hall consultants and staff to attend the meeting to inform SCRA members exactly what is involved, how traffic is being addressed together with mitigation of construction activities.

For more information on this event please go to our Local Events page, presenting upcoming Studio City events.