The Malibu Times • March 9, 2023

MALIBU’S AWARD WINNING NEWSPAPER SINCE 1946

Efforts

It’s been a long time coming — the idea to restore the Topanga Lagoon back to its original state first came up back in 2001 when State Parks acquired the 1,625acre property that borders Malibu’s far eastern edge. Over 20 years later, the proposed project is finally starting to gain some traction and more funding.

A $4.9 million grant was awarded on February 16 to the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) by the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to purse the lagoon restoration project. RCDSMM is the lead agency on the project, which is being cooperatively planned along with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Coastal Conservancy, California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks), and Caltrans.

The grant money will be used to develop the technical studies,

Meet your City Clerk: Kelsey Pettijohn

If you’ve attended any Malibu City Council meetings in the last five years, you may have noticed City Clerk Kelsey Pettijohn. And since meetings have been held virtually for the past three years, viewers may have taken more notice of Pettijohn’s role in helping to facilitate the proceedings.

The young Malibu woman first started working for the City Clerk’s office during the 2016 election “to help out during the busy season.”

She soon discovered, “I really loved the work and our team in Malibu so I just never left.” Pettijohn was officially appointed the deputy city clerk in 2017. She became city clerk in 2021.

The Malibu local attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2015 “and then I found my path towards public service and really in Malibu specifically

MRCA threatens Malibu’s Winding Way neighborhood with legal action against ‘encroachments’

Work crews reportedly remove one homeowner’s property — mailbox, garbage pad, and landscaping

By JIMY TALLAL Special to The Malibu Times

Rockslide causes closure of Malibu Canyon

SAMANTHA

On Wednesday, March. 1, vehicles were stuck waiting and wondering why traffic stopped on the hillside of Malibu Canyon. As

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starting with that 2016 election.”

Pettijohn was raised in Malibu, where her family goes back six decades. Her grandparents moved to Malibu in the 1960s to raise their children “by the beach.” Pettijohn says her parents wanted to do the same for her and her brother. She attended Point Dume Marine Science School, now renamed Malibu Elementary, then Malibu Middle, and Malibu High School.

Working for the city she’s called home her entire life may have given Pettijohn an insider’s perspective on how things work in Malibu.

“It definitely gives you an advantage day one starting out. At the very beginning you kind of have a leg up because you know a lot about the community and its values and also the stories about Malibu

vehicles started turning around, they were signaling vehicles to do the same. While most were turning around, some decided to keep going and found the reason — a large boulder covering one lane, making it dangerous to pass through.

The incident began at around 2 p.m., when one large boulder was seen blocking one lane on Malibu Canyon. Malibu/Lost Hills

Sheriff’s deputies and California Highway Patrol officers were seen signaling vehicles to pass through one lane at a time. While vehicles were able to pass through, CHP officers noticed more rocks falling and decided to pause on allowing vehicles to drive through, and that’s when dirt and rocks tumbled down and completely covered both lanes, making them unpassable.

CHP quickly notified other

safety agencies and forced closures on Malibu Canyon Road south of Piuma Road to Civic Center Way near Pepperdine University.

CHP announced around 4 p.m. that the area of Malibu Canyon Road would be shut down for about 12 hours. Malibu/Lost Hills

Sheriff’s Station eventually closed Civic Center Way to prevent other vehicles from entering the canyon.

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The Malibu Community Labor Exchange relocates its trailer and receives a restroom facility

The

By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The

The Malibu Community Labor Exchange recently relocated its office trailer to the northwest corner of the new Santa Monica College (SMC) Malibu campus parking lot on Civic Center Way during the campus construction.

The city received Community Development Block Grants funds to rent a temporary office trailer and restroom trailer for the Labor Exchange’s use. The city, the Labor Exchange, LA County and SMC are working together to set up a permanent office and restroom facility for the Labor Exchange directly to the north of the current site.

The MCLE has been working with the city to develop permanent and temporary solutions for its continued operations on the county property now that the Santa Monica College Malibu Campus is

complete. Funding for this permit was not included in the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Waiving the permit fees will result in a loss of revenue of $3,784 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

During the City Council meeting on Nov. 28, the council approved the request from the Malibu Community Labor Exchange to waive the fees for the Conditional

Use Permit application to operate a day labor program on the County property on Civic Center Way.

MCLE Director Oscar MondragÓn thanked the City of Malibu for its support.

“It feels great; we appreciate the city’s help with the facilities here, [and] the college (Santa Monica Satellite) has been fantastic,”

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One resident in the Winding Way/Murphy Way neighborhood of Malibu, who asked to remain anonymous, posted on social media that he had received “a threatening letter” from the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority (MRCA) regarding “encroachments.” It turns out that several residents in this same neighborhood had also received letters from the MRCA threatening legal action and fines if certain “encroachments” were not removed almost immediately.

The MRCA, a state agency headed by Joe Edmiston, operates Escondido Canyon Park; which

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INSIDE this week

Play Ball! Malibu Little League kicks off 2023 spring season | B1

News Briefs A3 Point Dume access road closed due to debris flow; no current estimate for reopening

Calendar A4

• Events

Local News A7

Commission identifies potential solutions to Point Dume parking issues

Real Estate A8

Malibu Life B1

Former Webster PTA president sings in the Los Angeles Gay Men’s Chorus Community B3

• Student Art Exhibit celebrates community of young artists

Legal Notices B3

Business & Directory B5

Classifieds B5

Sports B10

• Waves beach volleyball starts season with two victories in one day

The Malibu Labor Exchange Center Secretary Robert Thomason and Director Oscar Mondragón stand near the new MCLE facility that sits behind the Santa Monica College campus on Saturday, March 4. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

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Gray Watering: What is it?

Dear Editor,

I am Rem, in fifth grade. I am writing to encourage all citizens of Malibu to look into gray watering.

What is it?

Gray water (alternately called greywater, gray water or grey water) is slightly used water, such as shower, bath, and washing machine water. You cannot have any human waste infusion or toilet water (together called blackwater). Rainwater is not technically gray water, but can be used as it. Incredibly, 50-80 percent of gray water is wasted, going to the sewer. Let’s change that!

History

The first gray-water system was made by Laura Allen and Cleo Woelfle-Erkine in 1999. They made several designs. Then they founded a program to educate the public about gray watering, designing systems, and teaching workshops, called Greywater Action.

4. Maybe you want to help to do your part with water conservation, but gray watering isn’t working for you. Keep looking! Some related strategies are rainwater harvesting, planting native drought-tolerant plants, and more.

What are the benefits?

Other than the benefits of saving huge amounts of water (From 10,000-50,000 gallons per year), gray watering saves you a huge amount of money in lawn irrigation: potentially your full lawn irrigation bill. Gray watering also can also help you get around California water use regulations, and give your garden extra water. Most importantly, it is a great way to conserve water and fight drought.

Don’ts and regulations

From the publisher HAYLEY MATTSON

“I don’t believe newspaper reporters can substitute for a district attorney, but a newspaper has a very valid investigative role. Newspaper reports on corruption in government, racketeering and organized crime conditions can be very helpful to your communities and the whole country.”

— Robert Kennedy

COMMON CENTS: The Cost of Energy

By SCOTT DITTRICH Guest Columnist

Abundant and “cheap” energy is necessary for advanced societies. It engenders prosperity, and it is such wealth that allows mitigation of externalities that originate from any energy source.

the U.S. is overwhelmed by China and India, whose smog filled cities are powered by coal. That we allowed American industry to be shipped wholesale to China at the expense of the American worker was a travesty, which has caused a dramatic rise in worldwide CO2 and other pollutants since U.S. factories are much cleaner.

Parking enforcement stepped up at Point Dume headlands parking lot on Cliffside Drive

Some residents concerned about possible wrecks, proper maintenance of area

Why? OK, OK. You know the answer. We were (a few weeks ago) in a severe drought. The recent rain has got us out of it, technically. But we’re still in a drought. The last two years have been the driest in a century. We have 7.94 inches of annual rainfall less than normal, a huge margin.

Machine vs. hand gray watering

There are two main ways of gray watering.

Although gray watering is a great way to conserve water, like all systems, it isn’t flawless. Because of that there some regulations and guidelines (available at https:// greywateraction.org), as follows:

1. No hazardous chemicals

2. No connections in the system with potable water

3. Must be released two inches underground

4. No sink water

5. No dishwasher water

6. Must be possible to divert into a sewer system

That’s to name a few. Also, depending on your system, you might need a permit. Here are some unofficial tips and pointers:

Corollary 1: Rich countries can afford to cut pollution.

Look at historical photos from the 1890s. Gentlemen are wearing knee-high boots — to protect against horse poop that covered the streets. The automobile was thus heralded as a boon to the environment. America, however, was mostly rural and the automobile opened commerce on an unimaginable scale and created unprecedented freedom. But the internal combustion engine created new problems. By the 1970s, the smog was so thick I was afraid to leave Malibu to drive into Hollywood. But we could afford the technology to mitigate that pollution.

MRCA to acquire the upper Escondido waterfall along with 88 additional acres

The Upper Escondido Canyon Park Acquisition Project will cost $4.835 million

1. Machine. A machine gray watering system uses pipes, which connect from water-using appliances to an underground tank, sometimes with a filter (or filters) in between. It then can be pumped back up to irrigate your garden or lawn. Gutters can sometimes connect to the system, too. The average system costs about $200, plus getting it installed, which is about $2,000.

2. Bucket. In this DIY system, you need only a bucket. You just collect used shower water, laundry machine water in a bucket, or put it under a gutter. When full, pour it on your lawn, and “Bam!”

Roma Downey book

signing event held at Malibu Country Mart’s Bleusalt store

Fans lined up to buy her latest book ‘Be an Angel: Devotions to Inspire and Encourage Love and Light along the Way’

3. So you don’t want to spend $2,200 on a cutting edge gray water system? Reasonable. But you don’t want to drag around a bucket around your house every day. Here’s what you can do. Use an in-between system. Some examples are the laundry to landscape system, made by Art Ludwig, a more direct gray watering system, or the laundry drum, which uses a barrel as a tank, above ground. You can also use a less full regular system, like an only bathtub system.

How to help

I’ve been rambling a lot, but here’s how you can help:

1. Do some bucket gray watering. It’s simple, and I would go into more detail, if I had not explained how to do it a few lines up.

Waves women’s volleyball players invited to Team USA tryouts

The seven were among more than 200 volleyball players from across the U.S. invited

2. I am sure you have poured rainwater or some potential gray water down the drain at some point. Who hasn’t? When you can, just pour it on your lawn.

3. If you are serious about gray watering, look into a semi or full system. It is a big commitment, but good for you.

1. Don’t store longer than 24 hours. It might become rotten

2. Don’t touch gray water

3. Some systems require a permit, look into that

4. If serious, look into regulations in greater detail

Not too hard, right? How about giving it a go?

Rem (age 10), Malibu

Malibu Farmers Market

Dear City Council and Editors,

As a long-time resident of Malibu and a homeowner in many countries, I consider Malibu my true home. Whenever I am in Malibu, I make sure to visit our beloved Malibu Farmers Market.

As a designer, I appreciate the aesthetics of the market, and my heart was filled with joy when I saw it at Legacy Park. The city of Malibu did an exceptional job in creating an aesthetically pleasing environment for the market.

I love shopping for my groceries at the market and always find something new to try. The smiling faces of the vendors and customers make the experience even more delightful. I am writing to request that you continue supporting our Malibu Farmers Market and vote unanimously to keep it at Legacy Park. The market has finally found its true home, and it brings so much joy to our community.

I urge you to recognize the market’s cultural and economic significance to the community and to continue providing the necessary support to ensure its longevity. It is essential to maintain this treasured tradition and to allow future generations to enjoy its unique and positive experience.

Betsey Johnson, Malibu

Each energy source has its own issues. Wind turbines (made in China) kill raptors and construction off the East Coast is killing whales. Coal creates black lung for miners and pollutes the air. Solar panels (also made in China) lead to habitat destruction in the desert, and who knows what toxic chemicals will do when the panels end up in landfills.

The lithium in electric cars must be mined and is a toxic element. Those batteries, however, are mostly composed of graphite — produced synthetically in China from petroleum. Fracking caused earthquakes but also drove energy costs down and cut CO2 while our economy rocketed from low energy prices, and even the latest clean nuclear power has risks.

Corollary 2: American factories are many times less polluting than those in China.

Any CO2 reduction achieved in

Malibu Film Society

Dear Editor,

As Malibu Film Society wraps up its annual Awards Season Screening Series in the run-up to the Oscars, we were surprised

Corollary 3: We do not have excess electrical power. Wind and solar account for 25 percent of California’s power needs, but on the hottest days we experience brownouts. Electric cars and all electric houses require power that we do not have. Climate activists were about to shut down the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant until the governor and president realized blackouts in Los Angeles and San Francisco would result. Shuttering natural gas power plants and banning gasoline cars when we cannot fulfill current demand is suicidal. We saw in Texas what happens when the reliance on renewables meets the harsh reality of no power. Left-leaning cities and Washington now want a nationwide ban on gas stoves, citing a “study” of health concerns. But the study was written by activists who are not scientists. If we do not rely on common sense and utilize technology and we listen to extremists, we will run out of power when it is needed most.

Consider what the dictates of climate fanatics do to individual freedom. For years they’ve wanted to force people into public transportation. But as we saw during the COVID lockdowns (shut down the churches and synagogues and open liquor stores and Home Depot), the often arbitrary and ineffective authoritarian government mandates did little to stop the virus but much to curtail supposedly protected freedoms. If the government can ban gas stoves and tell us not to charge our Teslas, could some nameless bu-

to see how busy the theater was before one of our shows last weekend. The theater manager told us they were selling lots of tickets for two movies: Cocaine Bear and Jesus Revolution.

reaucrat punch a few compute keys and turn off your power? Or turn off all Tesla charging stations with one switch because Elon Musk won’t ban someone on Twitter?

Corollary 4: Energy translates to national strength.

The U.S. achieved victory in World War II not by superior tactics, generals, or weapons, but as “the arsenal of democracy,” supplying our troops and our allies with more of everything than the Axis powers could muster. It was and is our economy that makes our military strong enough to deter our enemies and it is affordable reliable energy that is the basis for our economy.

In Germany, fracking was banned and nuclear power plants shut down. Energy costs tripled. Factories relocated. Germans became dependent on Russia for natural gas. Then Putin weaponized energy and Germans reverted to coal and burning wood, saved now only by a mild winter.

Corollary 5: Cheap abundant energy leads to economic growth (which is the only way out of our debt crisis).

The true cost of power shutdowns and not being able to charge our electric car is devastating. China, our main military and economic rival, applauds those in the West wishing to ban fossil fuels and the resulting slowing of growth, while they build coal power plants, resulting in cheaper energy and lower prices on everything they make.

Externalities often take years to become evident, but discouraging fossil-based energy will quickly lower growth and GDP. At our peril, we ignore that our country is in a race with China that we cannot afford to lose. As long as our economy is strong, our military strength will be sufficient to deter aggressors. This means encouraging renewables without driving energy costs so high that we limit growth.

If that one sentence doesn’t perfectly describe the state of our country these days, I don’t know what would.

Scott Tallal, Malibu

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 2/20 | Petty Theft

A bottle of wine and $30 worth of snacks were stolen from the CVS Pharmacy on Malibu Road. The bottle of wine was worth $30. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 60 years old, wearing a gray jacket, black shirt, and black tennis shoes. The manager of the store said the suspect has been stealing items from the store on a weekly basis and has stolen an estimated $1,000 from the store.

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Carol Holly Austell died March 6, 2022, at Sentry Hill in York, ME.

Point Dume access road closed due to debris flow; no current estimate for reopening

The Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors Department has closed the Point Dume access road at the end of Westward Beach Road due to a debris flow onto the road from a property on Birdview Avenue and potential land shift and bluff failure. The public should avoid the area, beware falling rocks and debris, and land movement. There is no current estimate for reopening. Follow the @cityofmalibu on Instagram for updates.

The Malibu Democratic Club to host hike and luncheon

The Malibu Democratic Club is hosting a hike and luncheon on Saturday, March. 11, followed by lunch and drinks with our new State Assemblyperson Jacqui Irwin and the MDC board. The hike begins at 11 a.m. at the Zuma Canyon Trailhead off Bonsall Drive. Meet at the Trailhead Parking Lot off Bonsall Drive. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking. Lunch and drinks follow at 1 p.m. at the Malibu Brewing Company at Trancas Market, 30745 E. Pacific Coast Highway (each person

responsible for their own tab). You can attend one or both activities. RSVP required at www.Tiny.cc/irwin31123. When you RSVP, please specify whether you are coming to the hike, the lunch, or both. For more info or questions, contact Gina Muscatel at GinaMuscatel@ gmail.com, (805) 402-3908, or Hap Henry at HapHenry@gmail.com, (424) 644-9972.

Malibu Film Society announces awardseason screenings and Academy Awards party on March 12

For the first time in three years, the Malibu Film Society is resuming its annual community-wide Academy Awards Watching Party on Sunday, March 12. This year’s event will be held at the Malibu West Beach Club (located at 30756 Pacific Coast Highway), with doors opening at 4 p.m. to watch the red carpet arrivals prior to the 5 p.m. Oscars broadcast.

The party will be open to members and non-members alike, but advance reservations are required so that the caterer will know exactly how many people will be attending. For reservations and additional information, please visit www.MalibuFilmSociety.org.

Public Safety Department to host

a virtual meeting on March 14 to discuss homelessness in Malibu

The City of Malibu’s Public Safety Department invites you to a virtual community meeting to discuss homelessness on Tuesday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. Community members can ask questions, share concerns, and hear updates on homelessness and homeless outreach and services from the city’s Homeless Outreach Team with The People Concern, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (COG) Outreach Coordinator, and city staff. The meeting Zoom link will be posted in advance on the webpage. For more information, please contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 236 or lflores@malibucity.org.

City receives three interim shelter beds to help efforts to address homeless in Malibu

Three interim shelter bed units for people experiencing homelessness in Malibu became available on Feb. 28 at The People Concern’s Turning Point facility in Santa Monica. The interim shelter beds, funded by a Los Angeles County Measure H grant

OBITUARIES

Los Angeles native born and raised. She is survived by her loving husband, Berl Dahlstrom, and a blended family of 7 children, 11 grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Pat loved all her family and friends, and they were of the utmost importance to her. Everyone that knew Pat loved her.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

Celebration of life will be held at:

Malibu Gathering Church 6425 Busch Drive, Malibu, California 90265 Saturday, March 18th, 11am-3 pm

Please carpool if possible because parking will be limited

She was born May 14, 1926, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Velma Goff Holly and Lawrence Jerry Holly. She is survived by three sons (and daughters-in-law), Michael L. (Kim) McCarty of Malibu, CA, and New York City, Peter C. (Charlotte) McCarty of Northridge, CA, and Justin F. (Tracy) McCarty III of Peninsula, OH. Other survivors include stepdaughters Elizabeth A. Straight of Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Sarah A. Cart of Key Largo, FL, daughter-in-law Julie Moriarty McCarty of La Crescenta, CA, step-daughter-in-law Barbara Allen Austell of Haverford, PA, nephew Curt Moore, niece Holly Moore Moeri of Hilton Head Island, SC, plus eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, eight step grands and eight step-greats.

She was predeceased by her first husband, John T. McCarty, in 1985, her sister Virginia Moore in 2006, son John Thomas McCarty Jr., in 2015, stepson R. Rhett Austell III, in 2018, and her second husband, Rhett Austell, in 2021.

Educated at Kemper Hall, an Episcopal girls’ school in Kenosha, Carol graduated from the University of Michigan, thrived as an Alpha Phi, and received a Master’s degree in history from Rockford College. She and John McCarty, whom she married in 1948, lived in Schenectady, Syracuse, and Briarcliff Manor, NY, while he was an executive with General Electric, and later in Rockford, IL, Malibu, CA, and Golden, CO; their later career included the miracle of Malibu: Pepperdine Seaver Campus and as an executive with Adolph Coors Brewing Company.

She and Rhett married in 1987 and initially made their homes in Briarcliff and New York and then in Portsmouth, NH, and Kittery and York, ME. Avid travelers, they trekked from the North Pole to McMurdo Sound, Tibet to Namibia, New Zealand to Rio, and through many corners of Europe.

Carol possessed a voracious curiosity and boundless energy. From the Misaquamicut Labor Day Blasts, the Rockford Symphony, Leadville Opera, and Los Angeles Opera and Philharmonic, her spirit is alive in our memories and those communities. An athlete from high school discus, javelin, and life long swimming, skiing, No Snow Sailing and accomplished equestrian, she summited the Grand Teton and Mount Ranier with her sons and, through the years, served as a museum docent and entrepreneurial community volunteer as well as playing a great game of golf game of tennis, bridge, and curling. Her always-repeated message to family and friends was, “Keep having fun!” Anyone interested in honoring her legacy and memory is encouraged to do exactly that and help fund cancer prevention and survivor research, education, and advocacy at the American Institute for Cancer Research, 1560 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1000 Arlington VA 22209 phone 202.328.7744 and Support - American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org)

through the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments, were proposed by The People Concern as a response to a Request for Proposals issued by the city for interim shelter beds in September 2022. The purpose is to provide a safer sleeping option for people experiencing homelessness. It also assists by reducing the risk of fires associated with homeless encampments in the city’s fire-prone hillsides. The shelter beds will temporarily house people experiencing homelessness in the city through a referral-based process carried out in partnership with the city’s Homeless Outreach Team (The People Concern), the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and city staff. When a unit becomes vacant, it provides deputies with an additional enforcement tool for the city’s camping ordinance. Additionally, the interim shelter beds support the city’s Homeless Outreach Team in getting people off the street and into eventual permanent housing. For more information, please contact Public Safety Liaison Luis Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 236 or lflores@malibucity.org.

Caffeinated verse poetry program on March 18

Join Malibu Poet Laureate Ann Buxie for Caffeinated Verse Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the

Malibu Library. Hear readings of original pieces written by local poets and bring a poem of your own to read during the open mic session. The city’s free poetry workshops are offered in partnership with the Malibu Library, the Malibu Poet Laureate Committee, and the Malibu Arts Commission, and provide an opportunity for community members to engage and educational opportunities to find expression through poetry with a renowned local poet. For more information, visit the Poetry webpage.

City Council to begin hybrid, in-person and remote format starting March 27

The City Council will begin holding meetings in a hybrid in-person and remote format starting Monday, March 27, as Los Angeles County continues the trend of low COVID-19 conditions. The council directed the city’s commissions, committees and boards to continue meeting virtually. Instructions on participating in hybrid council meetings will be included on the meeting agendas and posted on the Virtual Meetings webpage. The hybrid meetings will take place in-person at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, and will be simultaneously

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sat Mar 11

MALIBU

DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO HOST OUTDOOR HIKE

The Malibu Democratic Club is hosting a hike on Saturday, March. 11, followed by lunch/ drinks with our new State Assembly Rep. Jacqui Irwin and the MDC board. The hike begins at 11 a.m. at the Zuma Canyon Trailhead off Bonsall Drive. Participants will meet at the Trailhead parking lot off Bonsall Drive. Carpooling encouraged due to limited parking. Lunch/ drinks follow at 1 p.m. at the Malibu Brewing Company at Trancas Market, 30745 E. PCH. (Each person is responsible for their own tab.) See news briefs for more info.

sun March 12

GIRLS SPORTS CLINIC

A Girls Soccer Clinic (ages 8-13) will be held on March 12 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park. To learn more and upcoming city events visit, malibucity.org.

on Wednesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. An additional workshop is scheduled for April 19. The Organic Waste Recycling Program is an important way that Malibu can fulfill its commitment as a community to be part of the efforts to address climate change and protect the environment. The link for the event is posted on the website. Attendees will receive a free kitchen scraps collection caddy (limit one per household). The 1.9-gallon, dishwasher-safe caddies are easy to fill, carry, empty, and clean, offering a convenient way to collect food scraps to be recycled. For more information about the program and to register for a workshop, visit the Organic Recycling webpage at malibucity.org/ Organics. For additional guidance on the organics recycling program, review the City’s free online Zero Waste Guide at malibucity.org/ HomeZeroWasteGuide.

thu mar 16

PARENT AND ME

Park Tales (ages 2-5) will be held at Malibu Bluffs Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Admission is free. The Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gold Hunt and Hop Around the Park events will be held on April

6. To learn more and upcoming city events, visit malibucity.org.

fri mar 17

sat mar 18

MORNING HIKE AT CHARMLEE WILDERNESS PARK

The morning is the best time of day to view insects, birds, and many other members of the chaparral ecosystem. Discover the wildlife and learn about unique native plants that call the Santa Monica Mountain region home. Terrain can be uneven, and participants will walk uphill to view the vast acreage of the park. Registration is required. Hike is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Charmlee Wilderness Park. Visit malibucity.org for more information.

sat mar18

CAFFEINATED VERSE

Caffeinated Verse (Open Mic Poetry Readings) will be held on March 18 and May 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Malibu Library. To see more and upcoming city events visit malibucity.org.

sun mar 19

PAWS UP ANIMAL RESCUE EVENT

cast at The Malibu Library community room on March 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. Established in 2015 Topanga Actors Company is widely recognized in neighborhood Topanga Canyon for its innovatively staged readings of carefully selected contemporary plays and fine acting. A stage reading of famed playwright Wendy Wasserstein’s final play with Woodson Bull III, but you can call him “Third.” Professor Laurie Jameson is another member of the “walking red state.” Wasserstein’s drama/ comedy features a gargantuan struggle between a college student and his professor, all taking place in the America of the pivotal years 2002/2003. The reading is sponsored by Malibu Library and LA County Library. For more info, email topangaactorscompany@ theatercompany.org

sun mar 26

PEP WILLIAMS ART EXHIBITION OPENING

RECEPTION

Legacy Park on Sunday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ONGOING

JOHNNY CASH: AT FOLSOM AND SAN QUENTIN EXHIBIT AT PEPPERDINE

The symposium “Faith, Reconciliation, and Flourishing: A Symposium on Prison Reform” is part of a Grammy Museum-sponsored exhibit on “Johnny Cash: At Folsom and San Quentin,” featuring photographs by Jim Marshall. The 23 photographs are of Cash’s legendary prison concerts in 1968 and 1969. The photographs will be on display at the Payson Library Exhibit Gallery on the Malibu campus through April 9.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION SITTING GROUP

circulation during this onehour class. Class is Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. The instructor will also focus on body awareness, coordination, and stretching techniques. Please wear workout clothes and ballet shoes. No experience is necessary. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

BROADWAY JAZZ DANCE

Enter stage right to the senior center’s new dance program. The class will consist of jazz warm-ups and stretches, followed by routines. Every dance taught will be straight from a Broadway musical. Instructed by Ann Monahan. Class is Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. No experience is necessary. Register for the month or pay a $5 dropin rate, space permitting.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

mar 15

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ORGANIC WASTE

WORKSHOP

RECYCLING

Community members can learn about the importance of, and how to successfully participate in, the city’s Organic Waste Recycling Program by joining the virtual workshop

FREE VACCINE CLINIC AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

The Pepperdine Guitar Department presents a concert featuring musicians studying with world-renowned classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening. A variety of works are presented in both solo and ensemble settings.

On Friday, March 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the meeting room.

Looking to adopt? Come by the Malibu Farmers Market Sunday, March 19, for the Paws Up animal rescue event. From puppies to seniors, become a lucky pet’s forever home. The market is back to its regular hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit us on our Instagram @ malibufarmersmarket. The Malibu Farmers Market is located at 23555 Civic Center Way, in Legacy Park.

sat mar 25 & TOPANGA ACTORS COMPANY

Enjoy an afternoon of theater and the opportunity to meet the Topanga Actors Company

The Malibu Arts Commission is pleased to showcase artist Pep Williams at the Malibu City Gallery located at Malibu City Hall. The opening reception is Sunday, March 26, at noon. Meet Pep, see his amazing work, and celebrate with complimentary food and beverages. The reception includes a live musical performance by A Call 2Peace. An RSVP is not required. Pep’s work will be displayed at the Malibu City Gallery from March 27 to May 5. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

tue mar 28

AFTERSCHOOL DANCE

PROGRAMS

Programs for grades TK-5 to be held March 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Webster Elementary School, and on March 30 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Malibu Elementary School. Fee is $25. To see more and upcoming city events visit, malibucity.org.

sun apr 9

EASTER EGG HUNT AT THE MALIBU FARMERS MARKET Fun, Farmers, Food, Music and an Easter Egg Hunt at the Malibu Farmers Market. At

The Malibu Mindfulness Meditation Group meets Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for a group sit and chat in Point Dume. They are led by longtime local resident Michael Kory, who has been practicing Mindfulness Meditation for over 12 years and recently graduated a two-year teacher training program. Everyone is welcome whether you are an experienced meditator or are a complete newbie. There are many benefits to be had both from giving yourself the gift of learning how to quiet the mind, and doing it in a group with the support of others. If you wish to attend, please email mmm@budharma.com for more info.

EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOPS

Get your creative juices flowing! In this class, you will design, paint, and embellish a variety of unique crafts. All supplies are included. Each participant will go home with a piece to share with friends and family.

Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Craft Bar at Malibu Bluffs Park. (Daylight Savings) Clocks – March 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. $25 per workshop. To see more and upcoming city events visit, malibucity.org.

BALLET

Develop better posture and improve balance, flexibility, and

An energetic Latin dance workout that incorporates salsa, cha-cha, and merengue in an easy-to-follow format. The cooldown will include stretching to relax the body. No dance experience necessary. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. The program is held on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park. Sign up at MalibuCity. org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

PILATES

Relax, refresh, and build core strength. Sessions are Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center at Malibu Bluffs Park. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting

FARMERS MARKET

Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, prepared food, and more at the weekly Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market at Legacy Park.

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Vehicles were advised to take alternative routes such as Topanga Canyon, Kanan Road, and Decker Canyon Road.

The rockslide followed the recent storms last week. Malibu had around 3.78 inches of rain in the mountains and foothills, creating hazardous conditions 72 hours after.

Malibu Canyon resident Phil Buckman was on his way to pick up his kids from school when

the rockslide occurred.

“The car in front of me, Scott Carpenter, and I were on our way down into Malibu, to pick up our respective kids from school. Obviously, we got cut off, and had to go back. So, up Piuma, and down Las Flores we went, so we were incredibly late,” Buckman said. “I feel blessed to live in the community of Malibu where so many of the other Webster parents jumped in, to make sure our kids were safe, and taken care of until we could get to them.”

Buckman submitted cellphone

environmental review, and outreach necessary to restore the Topanga Lagoon, which is located within the third-largest watershed that drains into the Santa Monica Bay. The lagoon supports three native fish species and over 20 native amphibians, including a population of endangered tidewater goby and Southern California steelhead.

Topanga Creek is the only stream in the Santa Monica Mountains with a reproducing population of steelhead; however, biologists say conditions there aren’t optimal for the migrating fish. The creek is now too narrow under the PCH Bridge, making it difficult for adult steelhead to return from the ocean or for the young to get out.

“The remnant lagoon is currently less than two acres and is bordered by 35-foot

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held remotely using the Zoom Webinar tool. Public comment can be made during the meetings either in-person or in the remote meeting. Written comments may also be sent to the City Council at CityCouncil@MalibuCity.org.

The city will continue to broadcast council meetings live on Malibu City TV Channel 3, and live and on-demand on the website and the City’s YouTube channel. To sign up to receive notifications by text message or email whenever a meeting agenda is posted or changed, visit the E-notify webpage, scroll down to “Agenda Center,” and select the desired meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any member of the public who needs special assistance to participate in an in-person meeting at Malibu City Hall may contact Environmental Sustainability Director/Building Official Yolanda Bundy at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the city to make reasonable ADA accommodations. Requests to show an audio or video presentation during a council meeting should be directed to Media Analyst Alex Montano at (310) 456-2489, ext. 227 or amontano@ malibucity.org by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting.

footage of the rockslide to The Malibu Times that afternoon, showing the rockslide nearly falling on top of the vehicle in front of him.

CHP officer Ryan Rowe was standing nearby and was able to move quickly out of the way when the rockslide came crashing down the hillside.

“Close enough you can feel the ground shake, it’s definitely shocking how much power is behind those rocks coming down,” Rowe told Fox 11 after the incident.

tall banks of fill,” a report states.

The project area is approximately 23 acres, with as much as 15 acres going towards an enlarged and expanded lagoon; the exact size is yet to be calculated based on a number of factors. The project would also improve water quality at Topanga Beach without impacting the surf break.

Some preliminary work has already been carried out on the project — in March 2020, right before the pandemic, a large public planning meeting was held on the project.

It was apparent that the project would have to involve more than just restoring the lagoon of lower Topanga Creek where it empties into the ocean, which had been filled in with dirt decades ago. The entire area around the intersection of PCH and Topanga Canyon Road would need a complete revamp in order to restore the lagoon.

At that meeting, officials announced

Mid-Year Financial Report

Assistant City Manager Joe Toney presented the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Mid-Year Financial Status Report to the City Council on Feb. 27. Toney reported that the city’s finances continued to be in excellent shape. The city’s finances benefitted in several ways, including increased revenues due to property tax adjustments by the county; increased revenues from permits and fines; increases in Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) and sales tax revenues; and higher beach parking lot revenues.

Toney discussed the FY 2023-24 Budget schedule: in March, General Fund Grant applications are due; in April, the council will hold a special meeting to receive the proposed budget; in May, the Administration & Finance Subcommittee will hold a public hearing to review the proposed budget and General Fund Grants; in June, the City Council will adopt a final budget. For more information about the Mid-Year Financial Report, watch the video on YouTube (youtube.com/watch?v=oVwwlwbatmQ&t=15504s, starts at 4:18:24) or see the staff report. For more information about the city’s budget, including past budgets, visit the webpage at: malibucity.org.

Caltrans was on the scene around 5 p.m., Wednesday evening, clearing the rocks and boulders. Malibu Canyon reopened around 8 a.m. Thursday.

The National Weather Service suggests being updated with the NWS forecasts before and after a rainstorm. Replace any faulty windshields wipers; check tire pressure and adjust plans for outdoor activities.

Call 1-800-675-HELP (4357) to report storm-related damage, traffic signal outages, flooding, or other concerns.

a host of projects that would need to be considered in addition to enlarging the lagoon: moving the lifeguard building and helipad farther inland, deciding what to do with the former Topanga Ranch Motel cottages, and likely replacing the PCH bridge over Topanga Creek.

In addition, officials noted that traffic patterns, turnarounds, and parking needed to be updated at PCH and Topanga Canyon. There also needed to be a plan for either keeping, relocating, or removing some or all of the local businesses there.

“This is a rare opportunity,” said Rosi Dagit, senior conservation biologist with RCDSMM at the time. “This is one of the only places in 60 miles of coastline where we can build in resiliency to sea level rise.” In addition, Dagit pointed out problems with water quality in the area.

“Topanga gets an ‘F’ from Heal the Bay all the time in wet weather from dog and

Malibu/Lost Hills

Sheriff’s Capt. Jennifer Seetoo

provides an update on crime and safety in Malibu

Capt. Jennifer Seetoo, commanding officer of the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, gave a crime and safety update to the City Council on Feb. 27. She discussed the station’s emergency preparedness efforts, including that its new, upgraded Emergency Operations Center is nearly complete. The LA County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management collaborated closely on preparations for the recent series of heavy storms. Capt. Seetoo and deputies surveyed the status of RVs and oversized vehicles parking on PCH in Malibu, finding only seven. The station continues its effort of enforcing overnight, oversized vehicle and other parking regulations to maintain beach access and parking for residents and visitors, while offering comprehensive homeless outreach and housing services. Seetoo reported that there were three pedestrian fatalities on PCH in Malibu in 2022, down from seven in 2021, and discussed the station’s PCH safety improvement plan. Capt. Seetoo has been working with

bird feces, and direct deposits from humans,” she said. “We now have an opportunity to fix that water quality.”

All of the businesses and restrooms at Topanga/PCH are on septic systems, even though a city sewer line is only a mile up PCH. The Reel Inn’s owner said they have to pump two or three times a week.

State Parks Angeles District Supt.

Craig Sap pointed out at that time that the existing businesses provide “an important economic engine to the area” as well as visitor services. State Parks receives rent from the businesses and a percentage from the Rosenthal Wine Bar.

RCDSMM Project Primary Contact

Angelica Kahler emailed The Malibu Times with the latest updates on the lagoon project:

“We’re planning a public stakeholder update meeting in Summer 2023 and anticipate releasing the draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) by January/

Mayor Bruce Silverstein and Councilmember Paul Grisanti on school safety efforts in Malibu. A sergeant who has experience working in school safety and security will be the dedicated school safety liaison for Malibu, at no cost to the city or the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The station created a Burglary Task Force to address the rise in burglaries. Seetoo has also secured electric mountain bikes and offroad motorcycles to increase patrols in the open space areas for arson watch, homeless encampments, hiker safety, search and rescue, and crime prevention. To see the monthly crime and safety statistics from the Sheriff’s and Fire Departments County Lifeguard Division, visit the malibucity.org webpage.

Public hearing on temporary use permit ordinance scheduled for March 20

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to update regulations related to Temporary Use Permits (TUPs), and to consider the recommendations made by the Zoning Ordinances Revision and Code Enforcement Subcommittee (ZORACES) on Monday, March 20. For details, see hearing notice at malibucity. org. The staff report will be avail-

February 2024. The public will have the opportunity to review and comment upon the project at that time during a 60-day public review period.

“For the remainder of 2023, the project team is completing multiple field and planning activities; including ongoing snorkel surveys of the tidewater goby and steelhead trout, drafting a habitat management plan, cultural surveys of onsite structures, wastewater analyses, utility surveys, soil nourishment plan, public outreach plan, continue roadway and bridge replacement planning and design; and coordinating with partner agencies on coastal access, parking, emergency response, etc.

“This work would not be possible without the funding support made possible by Assemblymember Richard Bloom, the WCB grant and ongoing funds from CDFW, the State Coastal Conservancy, and project partners.”

able on the website in advance.

On Dec. 13, 2021, City Council directed staff to prepare a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) and to hold hearings before ZORACES and the Planning Commission before presenting a final ordinance to the City Council. ZORACES held two meetings on the ZTA on April 14 and Oct. 12, 2022, and made its recommendations. Once the Commission’s recommendations are finalized, the item will be scheduled for a City Council public hearing.

Call made

for submissions to the Community Poetry Anthology by April 2

“All Breathing Things” is the 2023 Community Poetry Anthology theme, and local authors are encouraged to submit poems or prose focusing on the wonder of belonging to Earth’s family. Submit up to three works for consideration by April 2. Submissions will only be accepted online. Selected work will be printed in a community anthology available this summer. Submit work and find additional details on the Malibu Arts Commission website malibucity.org.

Join the Organic Waste Recycling Workshop and get a free Kitchen Scraps Caddy on March 15

Community members can learn about the importance of, and how to successfully participate in the city’s Organic Waste Recycling Program by joining the virtual workshop on Wednesday, March

15, at 7 p.m. An additional workshop is scheduled April 19. The Organic Waste Recycling Program is an important way that Malibu can fulfill its commitment as a community to be part of the efforts to address climate change and protect the environment. The link for the event is posted on the website. Attendees will receive a free kitchen scraps collection caddy (limit one per household). The 1.9-gallon, dishwasher-safe caddies are easy to fill, carry, empty, and clean, offering a convenient way to collect food scraps to be recycled. For more information about the program and to register for a workshop, visit the Organic Recycling webpage at malibucity.org/Organics. For additional guidance on the organics recycling program, review the City’s free online Zero Waste Guide.

Malibu Library Speaker Series with Dr. Ian Jukes on March 21

This month’s Malibu Library Speaker Series features Dr. Ian Jukes discussing the core learning attributes of digital learners. Dr. Jukes is a former classroom teacher who has written or co-written 27 books and educational lectures. His talk, “Reinventing Learning for the Always-on Generation,” examines the new entry skills students need to succeed in a digitally infused working environment. An RSVP is required to attend the free event at the Malibu Library on March 21, at 7 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, call the Malibu Library at (310) 456-6438 or visit the Speaker Series webpage at malibucity.org/722/MalibuLibrary-Speaker-Series.

Authorities on scene signaling vehicles to turn around after rock slide. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT.

Public Safety Commission identifies potential solutions to Point Dume parking issues during March 1 meeting

Sheriff’s Department, Volunteers on Patrol, and State Parks join the meeting to provide input;

Malibu VOP issued over 400 tickets on Presidents Day weekend

By SAMANTHA BRAVO

Of The Malibu Times

The Public Safety Commission met last Wednesday prior to the rockslide that occurred on Malibu Canyon.

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs Station Lt. Dustin Carr was on the call and said the road was completely closed.

The Public Safety Commission addressed the parking concerns on Point Dume and were identifying and brainstorming solutions to alleviate the traffic and parking on Cliffside Drive.

Once the tiny parking area fills up, and one vehicle parks on the side of the road, it encourages other vehicles to do the same.

Public Safety Commissioner

Brian Merrick suggested implementing signs on both parking sites, Point Dume and Westward Beach Road.

Malibu VOP Team Leader Mark Russo said he personally issued 151 citations during Presidents Day weekend on Feb. 20. The Malibu VOP issued 473 citations that weekend.

“It probably has become the number one destination for Malibu,” Russo said. “I really don’t feel like we’re going to ticket ourselves out of this issue.”

Russo provided solutions and said the cliffside is a “nighttime phenomenon” and suggested to have enforcement present to educate visitors.

“Having a presence is really important. I noticed when I would just go up there and just stand there, [and] a lot of people would say, ‘hmm, obviously the Sheriff’s Department is here, I probably shouldn’t park here,’ and the signs are great up there telling you where you can’t park, but I think if we had something up there telling people where they could go and people are

more than willing to do that,” Russo said. “I think the city, Sheriff’s Department and the state, I think we all need to step up and do our share to educate the public on social media, signs and where they can park.”

Darrell Readyhoff, a California State Parks chief ranger, attended the meeting and said the issue has increased.

“Just from my time starting in 1999 — it has gotten much worse, a lot of it due to social media,” he said. “It could be a challenge to be out there, but I do have some good news, we do have two new officers, and then we’re going to hire much more parking enforcement individuals to Point Dume also.”

Public Safety Commissioner Daphne Anneet said the parking issue is a public safety crisis and needs to be addressed.

“State Parks has increased the access, the desirability for people to come, we created a massive staircase to provide public access down to the other side of the bluffs, so it’s not surprising that hundreds of people are coming; we’ve been in-

viting them with all the work that has been done on the bluffs,” Anneet said. “All the work that State Parks has done to bring the public to that precious nature preserve all of that needs to protect the people that they now brought to that neighborhood.”

“Every day that goes by is a day that we’re putting people at serious risk,” Anneet said.

Public Works Director Rob DuBoux said they will look into implementing something temporary.

“At this point it is a public safety emergency, and the easiest way to stop from getting people from parking and closing off the road is to put something there so they can’t do it anymore,” Anneet said. “They’re not going to like them, (blockage) but we’re going to save a life.”

Public Safety Director Susan Dueñas said they can look into creating a social media campaign to educate the public and can soften the blowback from visitors.

Point Dume resident Steve Graham spoke during public comment and shared his concerns with the commission on the parking and

traffic and hopes they can find a solution.

“It’s great to see that you’re diligent and you’re really trying to find a solution that will work with everyone,” Graham said.

Russo suggested implementing a sign where vehicles are waiting to get a spot on the cliffside.

“People will just sit there at the entrance of those spots, people just wait and wait and wait, and you just get a conga line of cars that are back up just waiting for a spot to just open,” Russo said. “But maybe a sign in there could be helpful, because that’s really what they’re trying to do, is find additional parking.”

For staff updates, Dueñas provided an update on the three interim shelter bed units for people experiencing homelessness in Malibu, the city’s first automatic license plate reader camera, and the rockslide on Malibu Canyon.

“It was pretty spectacular, it actually got caught on video by a Malibu Times reporter who was there and she video’d it coming down,” Dueñas said. “So you might want

to go to the Malibu Times Twitter account because it’s pretty impressive what she filmed.”

DuBoux said they’re working with the county to clear out the canyon road.

During public comment, a staff member for Sycamore School spoke during the meeting and asked the Public Safety Commission about implementing speed humps on Las Flores Canyon. This concern comes after hearing concerns from parents about speeding near the school. Public Works Director Rob DeBoux said due to the curves, speed humps are unable to be implemented.

The Public Commission also welcomed Jerry Vandermeulen back to the city.

“The people of Malibu don’t realize how fortunate they are that he’s back,” Fire Safety Liaison Gabriel Etcheverry said. “With his skill set, attitude and work ethics, it just boosts up everything, and we’re ecstatic.”

The next Public Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for April 5, at 5 p.m.

Planning Commission pushes Accessory Dwelling Unit hearing to March 14

However, it did take action to approve Malibu’s first private tattoo studio in a commercial office building

By JIMY TALLAL Special to The Malibu Times

As the March 6 Planning Commission droned to a close at 10:30 p.m., perhaps the most important item had not even been

discussed yet:  the proposed Local Coastal Plan (LCP) and Malibu Municipal Code changes to comply with state laws on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

“It’s after 10:30,” Vice Chair John Mazza said. “Let’s continue the ADU to a special meeting, because it’s the biggest zoning change in the history of Malibu, and we’d be very remiss to try to bring this out at 10:30 at night. I wanna do it right. It’s going to be a long meeting, and the public is interested.”

The commission voted to create a special meeting with just the ADU topic on the agenda on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. In other business of the March 6 meeting, the commission determined that a private tattoo studio could be allowed to operate in the commercial office building located at 24955 Pacific Coast Highway. It would be Malibu’s first-ever tattoo business, and was likened to businesses that already exist in Malibu, including a beauty salon,

a permanent make-up service, and a veterinary practice.

The business is named Roxx and Cats after the two female tattoo artists that run it. Katriana, one of the artists, told the commission that, “We’re artists with five decades of experience between us. People travel to us from around the country and the world. Our workspace is sacred to us.”

Both artists have been featured in museums, TV shows, and magazines. They

say their business is not like any other tattoo business — they don’t accept walk-ins, are only open from 1 to 7 p.m. for four or five days a week, don’t allow visitors, and only work on one customer at a time.

“Our exclusive clientele wait years to get an appointment,” Katriana emphasized. “Our studio is more of a spa environment; our space is clean and white, and we use a sharps disposal service … It’s not a place where people hang out.”

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Mondrag Ó n said. “We really appreciate the whole City of Malibu to help us, we’re so grateful for everyone and we want people to

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come hire our workers.”

“This is a place where people come looking for work, they can adapt to the new location, we want us to keep that same relationship with hires, come and hire our workers, that’s what makes us happy.”

and how we became a city and what that real drive was for local control,” she said. “For me it was helpful. My family’s been in Malibu for a very long time so, I already knew things that would concern people in Malibu. The legend of incorporation is that we incorporated to prevent a sewer system because that meant we’d have local control. When issues like that come up, it’s helpful to know the history of Malibu.”

Pettijohn said there are aspects of the job the public isn’t fully aware of.

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can only be accessed by the public via the residential Winding Way Road. After years of operating the park, the MRCA apparently claimed that it had an easement on Winding Way that gave it the legal right to threaten legal action and fines to residents along the road that were “encroaching” on that easement.

KBUU News reported on March 1 that the MRCA had “started ripping out private property” in one instance: “The MRCA this week sent in a crew to remove private property in front of the house on a private street — Murphy Way … where a mailbox, concrete garbage can pad and landscaping was scraped away from a yard.”

Encroachment in real estate is defined as one property owner vi -

For more than 30 years, the Labor Exchange, a communitycreated nonprofit organization, has provided an organized and supportive place for the people of Malibu to hire and be hired, creating opportunities for the unemployed

“It is a fairly unknown position,” she stated. “I’m the city’s elections official, records manager, and compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes like the Brown Act and the Public Records Act.

This puts me in a position to keep track of the records and the history of the city and the council and to help the public. I help the public participate in council meetings, access the city’s records, and even run for City Council.”

Pettijohn has attended every City Council meeting since being hired in 2017.

Some of those meetings can last for hours.

“The interesting part is we never know,”

olating their neighbor’s rights by crossing over their property line with such things as a fence, structural addition, overgrown garden, tree branch or hedge; curb, gutter, culvert, sidewalk, underground utility, above-ground utility, mailbox, or sidewalk.

Mike Gatto, attorney and partner at Actium LLP, did not confirm or deny to The Malibu Times that he was representing homeowners in the Winding Way/ Murphy Way neighborhood, but he has studied the matter.

“We’ve identified several legal defects in the [MRCA’s] claimed easement, which we believe means that the Conservancy does not have a valid easement to begin with,” he wrote to The Malibu Times . “As far as I can tell, the MRCA has given different deadlines to different homeowners. It’s not much time to respond, especially for those who are

out of town.”

to build independence and selfsufficiency through work.

MCLE Center Secretary Robert Thomason said the facility is much nicer and more formal.

“We are a resource, and that’s the key; we’re just a vehicle with people

she said. “It’s a chance for the council and the public to interact and make decisions for the city. We might have some idea; we set an agenda, but we don’t know what the public’s going to bring to it, and that’s really the point — to facilitate that public interaction and learn what their concerns are, what new issues are coming up in the community, and that’s the part where we try to be flexible and ready to accommodate anything we can.”

The longest council meeting she ever attended started at 6:30 p.m., finally adjourning at the wee hour of 2:15 a.m.

“We prepare for anything that’s going

“I was made aware of one incident where MRCA allegedly showed up to a house with a law enforcement officer and allegedly removed a variety of items and fixtures,” Gatto continued. “I respectfully question the wisdom of such moves. Generally, before taking such extreme actions, a government agency must hold a hearing to meet Due Process requirements and/or obtain a warrant, or the agency and the employees who participate in such actions face huge liability. I don’t think it’s a good look for a government agency to be doing that in the manner it was allegedly done.”

Ellen Kaufman Wolf, an attorney with Wolf Wallenstein, PC, represents the Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund and several clients in Ramirez Canyon — another Malibu neighborhood

finding jobs and for people to find workers,” Thomason said. “Plus, we’re establishing some connections with the college, and hopefully, it’ll expand in the future. So we’re looking forward to maybe the next 30 years.”

to happen,” Pettijohn said. “Our job for however many hours it is is to just make the meeting happen.”

Pettijohn says she loves working for the community she grew up in.

“I love the people I work with. We have a really great team working for the city and I love working with the public,” she said. “We get to build relationships in such a small town and help people and see the outcome of that help and see what they’re able to accomplish for their community.”

In her spare time, Pettijohn bakes and can make balloon animals, a skill she picked up in an assignment from her fifth-

fighting the MRCA’s moves.

Wolf is familiar with what is now happening in the Winding Way/Murphy Way neighborhood, and commented to The Malibu Times that, “They should not do that, but MRCA has been known to do things I would think they shouldn’t. Some people think that MRCA is sending these notices out to, in essence, bully and intimidate the homeowners, make them spend legal dollars, and weaken the homeowners’ resolve for fighting the next battle with MRCA.”

She suggested that any homeowner being affected by MRCA’s latest actions should seek counsel to “have the [easement] documents carefully reviewed.”

She pointed out that, “There can be various defenses in easement right cases, such as technical defects, misuse, overburdening, abandonment over time, etc. Lan-

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grade teacher at PDMSS, Ms. Didion. Pettijohn summed up her job of connecting the public to the city.

“If anyone wants to be more involved and doesn’t know how, give the City Clerk’s office a call,” she said. “It’s central to a lot of access to local government; we know about all the meetings going on that you can get involved in, all the major issues. We can start getting people records [or] information if you’re looking to get involved. It’s a good first step. All of our departments love to help, but my role is all about public access. I’m a good person to call.”

guage of easements is very specific and the facts of each ‘encroachment’ are different.”

Gatto wrote that, “Without providing legal advice: homeowners have a variety of options, including clarifying in court any allegations that cloud their title and seeking redress if people trespass … But the best thing everyone can do is understand their rights, and then engage in negotiations. I favor a world where government works with the residents it serves, not against them.”

“We’ve also gently suggested that government agencies should follow the age-old wisdom from Proverbs, ‘A soft word turneth away wrath, but harshness stirs up anger,’” Gatto continued. “Many of my friends in government have opined that a government agency should never send out letters like that, straight out of the gate.”

Rick Mullen, president of

Ramírez Canyon Preservation Fund, and fire captain and former mayor of the City of Malibu, stated that, in his opinion, “Perhaps MRCA’s methods should be investigated. Why does MRCA focus so much on trail rights through neighborhood streets and camping rights that would undoubtedly create more fire, traffic, and safety hazards in populated areas? Assuring safe and sound public access to beautiful places around Malibu could be better accomplished in open space areas, with well-supervised facilities that do not threaten the health and safety of people — whether from Malibu or outside Malibu — and which do not result in the waste of substantial amounts of public funds (including taxpayer money) spent to litigate easements and land use violations that directly impact residential neighborhoods.”

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Play Ball! Malibu Little League kicks off 2023 spring baseball and softball season

On a picturesque day at Malibu Bluffs Park, hundreds of Malibu Little Leaguers were joined by their families to kick off the Spring 2023 baseball and softball seasons.

The 66th Malibu Little League Opening Day closed with a ceremony that celebrated the history of the league, and specifically honored the great Doug O’Brien, who was instrumental in building the two baseball fields at Malibu Bluffs Park and served as a volunteer and coach for Malibu Little League for nearly 30 years.

Malibu City Councilmember Marianne Riggins presented a plaque to the O’Brien family on behalf of the city in appreciation of his 27 years of service to the Malibu community. The plaque was accepted by Doug’s sons, Patrick and Michael.

“He raised up and made it possible for every one of us to be standing here now. He fought hard to make sure this field would be here and we want to make sure that he is honored for years and years to come,” Riggins said. “This plaque is presented to the O’Brien family, with our greatest appreciation for your father in his 27 years of dedicated service, devotion and commitment to Malibu Little League.”

Patrick O’Brien asked members of the audience who were coached by his father or knew his father through baseball to step forward and join him in accepting the plaque of appreciation.

He said it was not just his father who helped the league succeed and grow over the years.

“It took everyone behind us as well as so many other people who have called Malibu home over the years,” O’Brien said.

O’Brien then highlighted the present success and bright future of Malibu Little League.

He honored MLL President Nick Shurgot with a custom Malibu blanket banner that featured an image of Malibu Pier

and Surfrider Beach, as well as the slogan, “Malibu … A Way of Life.”

He praised Shurgot’s dedication and efforts for the continued success and growth of Malibu Little League and said he was proud to see his father’s legacy continue

to be built upon by residents like Shurgot. “This is the next generation to carry on what my father may have started and certainly hasn’t finished,” O’Brien said. Shurgot said it felt great to be honored

Former Webster PTA president sings

Gay Men’s Chorus

Growing up, Kevin Montgomery-Duban always longed to become a musical theater performer.

“Even as a little kid I used to sing in the church choir,” the longtime Malibu resident said.

A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1977, he performed in musical theater around California and even booked some television roles, including the pilot for “Happy Days.” As a triple-threat actor, dancer, and singer, Montgomery-Duban found success partnering with two girls in a singing group, that performed in Las Vegas.

“We had what I call a really bad lounge act,” the now 66-year-old joked. But, working nights did not agree with him.

“I thought, if this is success, I’m kind of done, so I left Vegas and came back to LA.”

It was just after he returned to Los Angeles that he and his now husband of 41 years decided to become parents.

Montgomery-Duban wrote a book chronicling the journey to parenthood

for a gay couple in his book “The Family Next Door: The Adventures of Two Dads and Their Daughter.”

When their daughter was eventually born Montgomery-Duban gave up show biz to become a full-time dad.

“From that point on I was the athome parent and loved every minute of it and had the best time,” the former

Webster volunteer said.

As a father he became “very involved volunteering” at all of the schools his daughter attended. Twenty years ago, the proud parent was elected to serve two terms as co-PTA president at Webster Elementary and he found a useful way to use his acting and entertaining skills at

Malibu Little League Dodgers are met with high fives down the first base side during Opening Day.

Michael O’Brien (left, green) and Patrick O’Brien (right, red) accept plaque from the City of Malibu. The O’Briens are joined by members of the community who knew their father, Doug O’Brien. Photos by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT

Malibu Little League Angels run through the first base bubble machine during Opening Day team introductions on March 4.

Malibu Little League softball team makes the bubble run during Opening Day team introductions on March 4.

A former Webster PTA president Performing in the 2010 Production of The Nutcracker with the Malibu Civic Ballet. Contributed Photo

by the O’Brien family and said Doug left behind a great legacy. He said it’s a good feeling knowing he’s helped serve the youth of the community and has made a mark in the history of MLL.

“To be a small part of Malibu Little League in its nearly 70 years is really special and really rewarding,” Shurgot said.

During the ceremony, Shurgot applauded the MLL board members for their dedication to the preparation of the season and opening day.

“The board is super strong, the strongest it’s been in a long, long time,” Shurgot said. “There’s a lot of great folks on the board who spend a lot of time, hundreds and hundreds of hours over the last year, getting ready for today.”

Shurgot was proud to say the league has grown significantly, and hopes to continue that growth over the next couple of years. He said the families of Malibu are responsible for the growth of the league and said they should be proud of where the league is going.

“We’re up to about 275 kids, which is almost three times the size of the league in 2019,” he said. “You guys deserve all the credit, the parents and the players for showing up. Two games a week, a couple practices a week, I know it’s a ton of

work and we appreciate it. There’s a lot more to do so we appreciate you guys. We’d love to get over 300 next year.”

The league has also tripled sponsorship revenue since 2021, allowing the league to invest in new equipment and facilities for the kids.

“New scoreboards have been ordered and will be installed during spring break and we will also upgrade the irrigation system on the Majors and Pony field to keep our new infield material soft and playable,” Shurgot said.

MLL Vice President John Alfano said Opening Day is the day

Webster fundraisers and serving as emcee for PTA and Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue events.

“I still got to perform and I sang at a benefit for the synagogue,” he said. “I got to entertain here and there but really I was a full-time parent.”

Now an empty nester for a few years, the four-decade Malibu resident got the itch to return to singing, especially in a choir.

“I love singing choral music,” Montgomery-Duban said. “I love harmonies and I love singing in groups.”

A friend suggested he would be a great fit for the Gay Men’s Chorus. He was intrigued and audi-

where board members can enjoy the fruits of their labor, and said to bring joy to the children of Malibu makes it all worth it.

“We start back in November, talking about fundraising, talking numbers, who can coach, who the sponsors should be, all these sorts of things,” Alfano said. “Then this is the time where we get to see all the hard work for 275 kids, it’s nuts. 270 kids from Malibu, that’s like more than half of the population of kids, it’s cool.”

He said the Opening Day festivities were a huge success.

“Seeing kids smiling ear to ear, running through bubbles,” Alfa-

tioned. Of course, with his talents he was accepted into the esteemed 44-year-old singing group and has been performing with them since September.

The choir held a Christmas concert at the historic Alex Theater in Glendale and is now about to perform a spring concert at the same art-deco venue.

“It’s a very talented group of guys. Most of the 150 members have had professional experience as musicians and singers,” Montgomery-Duban said.

“One of the great things about the choir is they do a lot of outreach which is wonderful.”

Montgomery-Duban has performed with the group at schools where they participate in question-and-answer sessions with students.

“It’s kind of eye-opening for the kids to see a

no said. “Seeing the legacy players dating back all the way to the ‘60s, coming out in their jackets mean so much to younger guys like us. It makes it all worth it. We’re making real life lessons out here.”

After the first day of play, Alfano said the community should expect competitive baseball throughout the season.

“A lot of these kids really brought,” Alfano said. “What we saw this morning was a lot of hitting, great pitching, and kids who really came to be aggressive and play. They’re really involved.”

President of Softball Operations

Laura Angotti said Opening Day is

the culmination of efforts not just by board members and volunteers, but for the kids who are ready to compete and strengthen their softball and baseball skills.

“Watching these girls come together as a team and play so well means a lot,” Angotti said. “To see them in their first game to be pitching well, hitting well, making plays; it’s just exciting to see it grow.”

She said the inclusion of softball in the spring season is very important to the community. She said softball gives girls the opportunity to build on their social development and to hone their physical

group of gay men come and sing to them and they ask questions about our journeys and how we got where we are and if we were bullied and all kinds of different things that they’re curious about,” he said. “They do a lot of outreach to schools, which I think has been one of the most fulfilling things for me, to be able to go in and sing for the kids and open up their eyes to our world.”

In his short time with the group the baritone has already participated at three public high schools. He personally spoke about his journey saying he had never heard the word “gay” as a youngster.

“I had no positive image for what it meant to be gay or any positive name for it,” he said. With many negative experiences growing up he says, “Now I

Burt’s Eye View: Award shows

PERSPECTIVE

By Burt Ross, Contributed Column

There was a time when the Academy Awards was pretty much the only game in town, but over time the number of awards shows has proliferated to such an extent that by the time the Oscars takes place, the results are more often than not anti-climatic.

It’s strange what one remembers, what sticks in the brain. I recall when a Native American accepted an award in behalf of an absent Marlon Brando;

when a male streaker paraded himself across the stage when David Niven was addressing the multitudes; when the wrong winner for Best Picture was announced; and, of course, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Unfortunately, I do not recall who won what when.

The awards shows try to differentiate themselves, and occasionally I find myself confused. The Golden Globes, unlike the Oscars, divides best picture into

two categories. This year they selected “The Fablemens” for best Drama Motion Picture and “The Banshees of Inisherin” for best Musical or Comedy Motion Picture. I enjoyed both movies, but I wish somebody could explain to me why “Banshees” is considered a musical or comedy.

As I saw it, “Banshees” was a brilliantly acted, poignant movie about the loss of friendship, and the film included dismemberment — hardly

talents.

“We’re going to produce some amazing pitchers, play at the next level, and watch these girls gain a lot of confidence, build their self-esteem, and create friendships that will last a lifetime,” Angotti said.

The league is set to have a season that is sure to see a lot of strong competition as well as opportunities for kids to come together and build strong relationships.

Residents can keep up with the league by following Malibu Little League on Instagram, @ malibulittleleague, and by visiting MalibuLittleLeague.org.

have this life that I cherish, that I have a husband of 41 years (legally married 16) and a grown daughter and I’m now going to be a grandparent. It’s an amazing thing for me to come from struggling with my sexual identity to having a life that anyone would envy and I’m just so blessed.”

Montgomery-Duban said Malibu has always been a welcoming place for his family: “We live in a wonderful community that has always been open and caring.”

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles concert is March 25 and 26. It’s called “I’m With Her.” It’s a tribute to women, including songwriter Diane Warren. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Use the code KEVMON for a 15 percent discount.

a subject for comedy. I understand the desire to have more films recognized for their quality, but attempts at artificially placing a movie in an inappropriate category does not work, at least not for me.

When this Sunday rolls around, let’s enjoy the Academy Awards and hope the attention stays where it belongs — on the recognition of quality work.

A group of Malibu Little Leaguers run in the infield on Opening Day on March 4 at Malibu Bluffs Park.

Photos by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT.

Michael and Patrick O’Brien present Malibu Little League President Nick Shurgot with a custom Malibu banner. The

O’Briens praised Shurgot for his dedication to the growth and success of Malibu Little League

Student Art Exhibit celebrates community of young artists

Community Services Department event showcases the creativity and expression of Malibu children

By EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to The Malibu Times

The Community Services Department celebrated young local artists during the 2023 Student Art Exhibit reception on Feb. 26. The reception kicked off the final week of the exhibit, which ran from Feb. 6 through March 3.

Art created by grade school Malibu students graced the walls of Malibu City Hall throughout the month of February as part of the yearly exhibit.

Each student who had their work displayed in the exhibit received a certificate of recognition from the Community Services Department, which featured a signature by Mayor Bruce Silverstein.

The event was well attended as students grades TK through 12 came to revisit their work and also admire the work of fellow students in their community. Families shared in the excitement by taking pictures of artists next to their art, as well as highlighting the uniqueness and skill of other artists displayed throughout the hall.

Grant Folkerts, 16, is a sophomore at Malibu High School, and one of his photos, “Hummingbird Sanctuary,” was among those displayed at the exhibit. He said he enjoyed getting to see the artwork of local students and said it’s cool to see other perspectives of the world and beautiful Malibu.

“I really enjoy it because most of this art isn’t just in school,” Folkerts said. “We can only shoot during school or in our class periods but here I’m seeing different types of artwork, I really like it.”

Molly O’Neil, 16, also a sophomore at Malibu High said she was honored to have her work selected for the gallery. Her long exposure photo “Soul Mining” created an image of her father that made it seem as though he were a ghost in a mine.

She said each artist brought a unique perspective to the gallery and she was excited her work was featured, showcasing her artistic expression.

“It’s pretty cool that they displayed so

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many pieces of art that are abstract and different,” O’Neil said.

She said art gives students freedom to express themselves.

“I think getting to create whatever you want is the best part,” O’Neil said. “There’s no rules really.”

The exhibit featured various different types of art like photography, digital artwork, oil pastel artwork, watercolor painting, pencil drawings on canvas, color pencil drawings on canvas, paper mache sculptures, clay sculptures, poetry, and more.

Recreation Coordinator Adrianna Fiori said this exhibit is important because it establishes a forum for children in Malibu to showcase their talent.

“It [exhibit] creates a sense of community,” Fiori said. “These young artists have a space to show their artwork and show off what they’re doing in their schools and on their own time.”

Students who visited the gallery were excited to be featured within the halls of City Hall. Tiernan Stimpfl, 11, a fifth-grader at Malibu Elementary said it was an honor to have his clay sculpture featured with the collection.

“It’s pretty nice to have my art displayed here because I know that not everyone’s art can be displayed,” Tiernan said.

The exhibit also gave younger artists the

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opportunity to be creative and explore their artistic ability. It allowed the younger children to have some of their first real exposure to artistic expression to a broader audience outside of the family home.

Nico Solomon is 6 years old and a first-grader at Our Lady of Malibu school. His oil pastel drawing “Mom Bird” was featured among the art of some of the youngest students in the exhibit. He was happy to see his artwork in the exhibit. He said he enjoys his artistic process while in art class with Ms. Petretti.

“I like that you never mess up,” Nico said. “I really like art and it’s what I really like to do.”

Leo Gigliotti is 7 years old and is also in first grade at Our Lady of Malibu. He was proud of his detailed peacock drawing titled “Happy Colors.”

“I really love it. I like how I did the background, and how I drew the head,” Leo said, as he grabbed his own head.

Gina Longo, Leo’s mom, said she was so excited to hear that he wanted to participate in the exhibit. She said she’s impressed by how talented and enthusiastic he is about his work.

“I don’t know how he got into art, but he has always loved to draw,” Longo said. “He likes to freehand create things from his mind. For example, his peacock, he didn’t

draw that from a peacock, he just sat and thought about what a peacock looks like and made his picture.”

Students and families are urged to check back in December 2023 for more information on next year’s Student Art Exhibit.

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Tiernan Stimpfl, 11, shows off his untitled clay sculpture at the 2023 Student Art Exhibit reception on Feb. 26.

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Nico Solomon poses with his Certificate of Participation next to his pastel drawing “Mom Bird” at the 2023 Student Art Exhibit reception on Feb. 26.

Malibu High sophomore Molly O’Neil poses with her photo “Soul Mining” at the 2023 Student Art Exhibit reception on Feb. 26.

Malibu High sophomore Grant Folkerts poses with his photo “Hummingbird Sanctuary” at the 2023 Student Art Exhibit reception on Feb. 26.

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This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, JOHN LUCAS EVANS CRUZ JR., OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 2/01/2023. NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2023

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BID NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the SMMUSD invites sealed proposals for:  BID #23.11– Chromebooks. All proposals must be electronically submitted via Secure BIDs at https://colbisecurebids.com/o/smmusd/chromebook on or before:  March 24, 2023 by 2:00 P.M. BID forms and specifications may be obtained in the link provided within this notice.

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GRAY, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 2/23/2023.

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish in The Malibu Times: 03/09, 03/16, 03/23, 03/30/2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, April 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. on the projects identified below. This meeting will be held via teleconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer’s Safer at Home Order. All votes taken during this teleconference meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported.

How to View the Meeting: No physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment will be provided. Please view the meeting, which will be live streamed at https:// malibucity.org/video and https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting.

How to Participate Before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit email correspondence to planningcommission@malibucity.org at least three days prior to the meeting to provide adequate time for Commissioner consideration. Correspondence will continue to be processed until thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting or as practical.

How to Participate During the Meeting: Members of the public wishing to speak or defer time to another speaker during the meeting must participate through the Zoom application and must be present in the Zoom conference to be recognized. The City requests that you sign up to speak before the item you would like to speak on has been called by the Chair. For those wishing to defer time, you are not required to sign up to speak. At the start of public comment for the item, the Chair shall ask members of the public wishing to defer time to raise their hands in the Zoom meeting using the reactions button. Each person will be called to verify their presence in the Zoom meeting and their intent to donate time.

Please visit https://malibucity.org/VirtualMeeting and follow the directions for signing up to speak and downloading the Zoom application.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21-065, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NO. 21-009, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 21-003, LOT MERGER NO. 21-001, SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 21-036, AND DEMOLITION PERMIT NO. 21-035 - An application for a remodel and addition with a net 40 square foot reduction to the existing single-family residence, demolition of an existing two-car garage and construction of a new twocar garage, remodel of an existing accessory structure, lot merger, lot line adjustment, and site plan review for height up to 25 feet with a pitched roof

the environment. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The Planning Director has further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the project. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding this matter will be afforded an opportunity in accordance with the Commission’s procedures.

Copies of all related documents can be reviewed by any interested person at City Hall during regular business hours. Oral and written comments may be presented to the Planning Commission on, or before, the date of the meeting.

LOCAL APPEAL – A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by an aggrieved person by written statement setting forth the grounds for appeal. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days following the date of action (15 days for tentative maps) for which the appeal is made and shall be accompanied by an appeal form and filing fee, as specified by the City Council. Appeal forms may be found online at www.malibucity.org/planningforms or in person at City Hall, or by calling (310) 456-2489, extension 245.

COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL – For projects appealable to the Coastal Commission, an aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission’s approval to the Coastal Commission within 10 working days of the issuance of the City’s Notice of Final Action. Appeal forms may be found online at www.coastal.ca.gov or in person at the Coastal Commission South Central Coast District office located at 89 South California Street in Ventura, or by calling 805-585-1800. Such an appeal must be filed with the Coastal Commission, not the City.

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Richard Mollica, Planning Director

Publish Date: March 9, 2023

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 22SMCP00596

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: LINDA ZHOU

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner LINDA ZHOU a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present Name: LINDA ZHOU Proposed Name: LINEA

ZHOU

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing:

Date: APRIL 07, 2023 Time: 8:30AM, Dept.: K Room: A-203

The address of the court is:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.

Hearing Date and Time: Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Hearing Location: 320 West Temple St., Rm. 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and online. Visit http://planning. lacounty.gov/rpc and select hearing date for more information.

Project & Permit(s): Project No. PRJ2023-000322-(3) / Advance Planning Project No. RPPL2023000462 / Advance Planning Project No. RPPL2023000732

Project Location: Santa Monica Mountains Planning Area

CEQA Exemptions: Sections 15061(b)(3), 15265, and 15378(b)(4)

Project Description: Update to the in-lieu Habitat Impact Fee for the Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Plan and Santa Monica Mountains North Area Community Standards District.

For more information regarding this application, contact Cameron Robertson, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (DRP) via e-mail at safety@planning. lacounty.gov or by telephone: (213) 974-6461. Case materials are available online at https://planning.lacounty. gov/case/view/prj2023-000322. All correspondence received by DRP shall be considered a public record. If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ advance notice. Si necesita más información por favor llame al (213) 974-6427 o visite el sitio del proyecto. (213) 974-6427

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2023046309

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. BLUEWATER GROWTH CONSULTING

29458 BLUEWATER ROAD, MALIBU, CA 90265, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. KASSOY PROPERTIES, LLC

29458 BLUEWATER ROAD, MALIBU, CA 90265

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

CA

This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, KASSOY PROPERTIES, LLC, WILLIAM KASSOY, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 3/02/2023.

2023041363

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

1. LENI

13228 FIJI WAY UNIT C, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable):

Registered Owner(s):

1. CREATING BODY

13228 FIJI WAY UNIT C, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/2023.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed, CREATING BODY, SAMANTHA-JANE

Location: 29049 Cliffside Drive

APN: 4466-013-042

Zoning: Rural Residential-One Acre (RR-1)

Applicant: ERW Design

Owner: Cynthia S. Schotte Trust

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA

Guidelines Sections 15305, 15301(e), and 15303(e)

Application Filed: November 29, 2021

Case Planner: Tyler Eaton, Senior Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 273 teaton@malibucity.org

For the project identified above with a categorical exemption for environmental review, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Director has analyzed this proposed project and found that it is listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): The Malibu Times

Date: 12/12/2022

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court SHERRI R. CARTER Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 03/09, 03/16, 03/23, 03/30/2023 The Malibu Times MALIBU 66

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Regional Planning Commission will then consider a vote to approve or deny the project or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is

NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION.THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is given that proposals for the contract for Parking Meter Coin Collection and Maintenance Services (BRC0000399) will be received per the instructions listed on the RFP until 5:30pm, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. There are no mandatory conference and walk-through requirements for this solicitation. The estimated annual contract amount is $100,000. The Request for Proposals (RFP) with contract specifications, forms, and instructions for preparing and submitting proposals may be accessed at: http:// pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or will be e-mailed upon request by calling (626) 300-2652 or TDD at (626) 282-7829. 3/9/23

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CLASSIFIEDS

“NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor’s status at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752).

Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.”

ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, ancestry or national origin or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertisements for real estate in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

THE MALIBU TIMES reserves the right to refuse the publishing of any advertisement(s) and to delete any objectionable word(s), phrase(s) and/ or image(s) from such advertisement. If there is an error or omission in the printing and/or publication of an advertisement, The Malibu Times’ liability is limited to only one incorrect insertion or omission.

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Pepperdine Waves women’s beach volleyball duo McKenna Thomas and Lexi McLeod won the first set of their match against Houston Christian’s Maddie Butters and Alison Stanfil by four points at the Pepperdine Beach Volleyball Courts on March 4.

However, the Pepperdine pair was down 4-1 in the second set, then 13-10, then 1713. Thomas, a sophomore, and McLeod, a graduate student, who previously played at Cal State Northridge, mounted a comeback but lost to Butters and Stanfil 17-21.

The score was knotted at 4 early in the final set before Houston Christian’s duo gained a comfortable four-point lead. Then, as their teammates cheered them on from the sideline, Thomas and Mcleod began scoring points — spikes rocketed over the net, balls softly tapped onto the opponent’s sand — and tied the match at 13. The opposing duos went point for point before the Pepperdine pair secured the 17-15 victory.

Thomas, the WCC Co-Freshman of the Year and the AVCA Top Flight awardee last season, tried to stay calm and measured throughout the comeback.

“Trusting our training is a mantra of ours,” she said. “I really just said, ‘It’s our home court and just volleyball. We’ve got our team cheering for us. Let’s just do what we do.’”

It was a winning day for the Waves. The squad snagged victories over Concordia and Houston Christian to begin the season with a 2-0 record. Pepperdine began the day with a 5-0 win over Concordia. They then beat Houston Christian by the same score.

Waves head coach Marcio Sicoli liked

how Pepperdine performed.

“There was nothing bad about today,” he recalled. “Winning the dual is always the cherry on top, but I’m really proud of what we are building.”

The Waves team spirit, Thomas explained, was on display throughout the matches.

“We all came together to support each other,” she noted. “Our camaraderie really showed today with us cheering each other on.”

Thomas and Mcleod defeated Hannah Phair and Olivia Highstreet 21-5, 21-11 in the sweep of Concordia. Freshman Savannah Standage and sophomore Kate Clermont beat Tatum Smith and Bella Bush 21-13, 21-14, and graduate student Jasmin Suarez and junior Gracie Pedersen downed Hailee Ryan and Kelia Giusta 21-16, 21-17. Freshman Gracey Campbell and freshman Gabriella Perez beat Kelissa Lemoine and Eva Prewitt 15-21, 2118, 15-10 and junior Kristine Briede and sophomore Madison Oriskovich defeated Lily Dyer and Carly Moreno 21-13, 2118. Seniors Aubrey Roberts and freshman Mari Wright won an exhibition match 213, 21-16 over Lauren Clifton and Ashleigh Souza.

Thomas and McLeod’s victory against Houston Christian was Pepperdine’s last of the day.

Before that, Standage and Clermont beat Lindsay Harris and Kristen Kleymeyer 1421, 21-14, 18-16; Suarez and Pedersen beat Abbey Reinard and Abbey Bufkin 21-16, 21-15; Campbell and Perez downed Shelby O’Neal and Alisia Silverthorn 21-12, 21-9; and sophomore Juju Quintero and junior Jordan Benoit defeated Mary Alper and Kylann Griffith 21-14, 15-21, 15-13. In the exhibition match, Pepperdine’s Chase Curry, a sophomore, and Emi Erickson, a freshman, were defeated 21-19, 21-19 by Killian Armstrong and Gabi Axelrod.

Pepperdine’s season was scheduled to begin the prior weekend, but their duals against Long Beach State and California were canceled due to bad weather. The four teams hit the sand for those

matches on Monday.

Sicoli stated that having the season delayed a week gave Pepperdine more time to prepare for their campaign, which could run until early May if they qualify for the NCAA tournament.

“We are a hardworking team,” he noted.

“We are excited to play, but our development and culture is to work every day. It gave us more time to sharpen our knives. That is an advantage.”

Since Pepperdine was on spring break last week, Sicoli gave the girls two days off from practice. However, they did have some volleyball homework. The girls watched professional volleyball matches and discussed whatever notes they had from the competitions with the team.

“Its cool to see that teams at the top level do the same things as us,” Clermont said.

Clermont, a member of the WCC All-Freshman Team last season, also explained that the postponed season tipoff removed all of her first-game nerves.

“I was just so eager to get out here,” she stated. “It was really fun today.”

The Waves will host the Malibu Invite Friday to Sunday. Pepperdine will face Arizona Friday at 11 a.m. and North Florida the next day at 9 a.m. The Waves play San Francisco at 1 p.m. the final day of the showcase.

Pepperdine will then play in the March 17-18 GCU Tournament in Phoenix. The Waves will face Arizona State, UC Davis, and Grand Canyon in the tournament.

Pepperdine finished last season with a 22-12 record. The team’s season ended with a loss to LMU in the West Coast Conference championship game.

The Waves were ranked 18th nationally at press time. The 16-member team is a balanced roster of newcomers and returning players. The players are focused on being one the top teams in the nation.

“Every weekend we look forward to coming out here and showing what Team 12 is all about,” said Sicoli alluding to this being the 12th season of Pepperdine’s women’s beach volleyball.