Nightmare On Sunset

The Brentwood Homeowners Association held its annual meeting recently at the Getty, with the topic of Sunset traffic playing a central role – so central, in fact, that many attendees came late because of a stalled car on Sunset, making it exceedingly difficult for cars heading toward the Getty.
Representatives of Metro said things would likely get worse before they get better, because of all the construction activity on the 405 and bridges across Mulholland, Sunset and Wilshire. Construction will continue at a vigorous pace through mid-2013.
“In two years when we’re out of here, you’ll be glad we weren’t here for 10,†is how one Metro representative put it.
President Robert Rene said it was unlikely Bundy Village, a big medical facility planned for the NW corner of Olympic and Bundy, would proceed. The developer of the project recently filed for bankruptcy.
The building formerly known as Terra Cotta is being considered as a site for a restaurant, Fig & Olive, but there are issues with finding sufficient parking for that location.
Rene gave a quick slide show on Charlie Munger’s project, “Green Hollow Square,†noting that the project is neither green, nor hollow, nor square.
Brentwood has been selected as the location for a major study on children’s health. This will be the subject of a more in-depth article next month. Expecting parents and parents of small children in the area are being asked to participate in the study, which will last many years.
Wendy Gruel, City Controller, talked about the depressing state of the city’s finances. She said it was time to get back to basics, fixing potholes, beefing up public safety, focusing on job creation. Gruel, who is expected to run for Mayor, said it’s time to stop looking for short-term solutions to long-term problems.