Thanks to all residents for updates, seems Beverly Glen is open all the way through, I would still give yourselves time to get home, it is Friday after all.

We’ll monitor what work will need to be done and keep you all posted.

As some know, looks like Beverly Glen is closed from Sunset to Nicada, information is scarce and fluid but make necessary plans to use Benedict Canyon if necessary, we will continue updating and have contacted the Councilman’s office who is contacting DWP, who is coordinating the work with a private contractor.

We are very upset about lack of coordinate with DWP and will communicate that effectively on behalf of all residents.  For now, coordinate as best as you can and make plans for afternoon drives.

Stay tuned, updated will be posted as we know.

As all of you know, water has been restored to our homes and Beverly Glen is open again.  Thank you to the many who submitted updates and information.

Our Councilman’s office was working on this through the weekend and we received updates regularly, we will be working with them to determine when they can come to repair Beverly Glen.

If you get a chance, let our Councilman’s office know how much you appreciate their efforts, 310-289-0353.  Also, let DWP know for those guys were out late.

As follow up, some notes:

• Be aware of the trench plate on Beverly Glen, drive slowly over it for it can damage your tires,
• Perhaps a little late but for future reference (from resident Tom P.), flush lines from hose bib or bathtub in situations like this to avoid damaging your valves in sinks and other areas of water supply,
• Another great example of being prepared, this was just a short time out of water, imagine an earthquake with not water or power for days, BE PREPARED!!!
• For those interested, some pictures (courtesy of Brad Elterman/BuzzFoto LLC):

As an update to the earlier post, according to the Council’s office, DWP estimates repair of the water main to be completed at 10:00pm.

As with all estimates, it is an estimate only, there is a chance of not water overnight, if so, please make alternative plans if you must have water overnight.  DWP is working diligently and our Councilman’s office is applying pressure and monitoring the situation.

There may be a chance of road closures after repair due to road safety so be aware.

We will post updates as they become available, as our Emergency Preparedness chair will tell you, we only have one way in and one way out so be prepared.

There’s been a water main break at No. Beverly Glen & Corfu Lane.

DWP is already working on this and Councilman Koretz’s office knows about it.  Do not drive south on the Glen if you can avoid it (if you are north of Corfu) and the same goes for North, if you live south of Corfu).  We will do our best to keep you updated on this problem.

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The final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir Water Quality Improvement Project was released.

You may access the draft EIR and final EIR here:

http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp015022.pdf

Proposed project: Upper Stone Canyon Reservoir – construct a new buried concrete-covered reservoir with 3 ft of topsoil and shallow rooting plant species typical of the canyon; allow public access for passive recreation (pedestrian trails), to be operated by LADPR and/or the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. See Section ES-1 of Draft EIR for a summary. See Section 2 of the Draft or Table 2-1 starting on page 1-16 in the Final for a good summary of the proposed alternatives and the impacts for a comprehensive overview of the project.

Project Objectives: Comply with EPA updated water quality standards and preserve local water storage capability to maintain reliability and flexibility; secondary objective to help restore the natural character of Stone Canyon. See ES-3 of the Draft.

Financial investment: $140m over 60 years (see ES-9 of the Draft) for the proposed project. Floating cover alternative $35m and $80m for aluminum.

Recreation: Create parking for 25 vehicles; no other amenities. A gate to prevent after hours use. All access through Mulholland Drive. Trails to be established on east and west sides of reservoir, with overlooks to Lower Stone Reservoir. Trails also established on the buried concrete cover. Exact placement of trails TBD with input from neighboring communities. Peak use estimated at 75 visitors per day on weekends and 31 per day on weekdays. See section ES-9, ES-10 and ES-12 of the Draft.

Time frame: 4 years to complete; construction start in late 2015. See ES-11 of the Draft.

Traffic: All construction vehicles route (incl. delivery and hauling) would be between I-405 and the entry via Skirball Center Drive and Mulholland Drive.

The EIR goes to the DWP Board for adoption on Feb 7th. For questions or comments please email: hillside@beverlyglen.org

Click through to read this notice, very important…

In the last meeting of Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council, our Senior Lead Officer informed us of a rise in construction site and home burglaries in the canyons.  Please read the following notices and refer to the five points of contact with LAPD if you see anything suspicious:

• West LAPD Five Points of Contact
• LAPD Crime Notice
• Burgerly Alert

Stay alert, please let ROBG know of any crimes so we can also follow up with LAPD and use the five points of contact!

ROBG has received some reports of a few mail thefts that have recently occurred in the Glen.  Please regularly check your mail daily and for those with common mailboxes, please make sure your box is locked at all times and regularly check those boxes as well.

We are inquiring with LAPD on this situation but is always up to us to do what we can to deter mail theft.  And in particular, if your receiving checks in the mail, call your bank immediately if not received in a timely manner.

Dear Beverly Glen Community Members,

Please contact Sharalee at 310-967-9025 or social@beverlyglen.org if you would like to volunteer your property to be showcased for the Annual Glen Garden Walk on Sunday April 22nd.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Sharalee Flesche, Social Chair