Community Meeting Update

Posted on 04/24/2026

 

Community Update: Studio City Neighborhood Council Meeting Highlights

The recent Studio City Neighborhood Council Board/Community Meeting saw a large turnout to discuss local redevelopment, public safety, and infrastructure. Here are the key takeaways:

 

The "Riverwalk at Studio City" Project

A major redevelopment is planned for the commercial stretch adjacent to the LA River.

• Location: The area currently housing Pinz and Carney’s, along with the former Jerry’s Famous Deli and Bed Bath & Beyond sites.
• Next Steps: Following an extensive project presentation and Q&A session, further discussions will proceed at the upcoming Land Use Committee meeting on Thursday April 30@ 7pm.  4024 Radford Avenue MPR-3.

Public Safety & Crime Prevention

In response to a recent surge in local home invasion robberies, the Council addressed community security.

• Expert Advice: LAPD Senior Lead Officer Cesar Gonzalez shared strategies for homeowners to harden their properties against intruders.
• Next Steps: The Public Safety Committee will hold a follow-up meeting to continue developing prevention initiatives.

Ventura Place: Parking & Traffic Solutions

The LA City Council presented a redesign plan to alleviate the "traffic nightmare" on Ventura Place by increasing parking capacity:

• North Side: Parallel parking will transition to angled parking, doubling capacity from 24 to 48 spaces.
• South Side: Parallel parking will be maintained but reduced from 12 spaces to 7 to improve street geometry and flow.
• Net Result: A total gain of 19 parking spaces for the block while preserving all existing intersection turn lanes.

 

New Brush Clearance Requirements

Many residents are receiving brush clearance notices for the first time. LAFD Inspector Warren Sutton clarified these new requirements during the meeting:

• Property Info: Check your specific requirements by entering your APN and PIN at fims.lafd.org.
• Guidelines: Review the LAFD Clearance Requirements and the Approved Contractor List.
• Local Inspector: Contact Matt Stevens at [email protected].
• General Inquiries: Email [email protected] or call 800-994-4444.
• Power Lines: For branches interfering with power lines, call 1-800-DIAL-DWP.

 

Stay Involved: We encourage all stakeholders to attend upcoming committee meetings and stay informed via studiocitync.org.