The Malibu Times • May 23, 2024

Planning Commission reflects on last week’s

To start off the Planning Commission meeting on Monday night, the commission received a presentation from the Planning Department describing the Formula Retail Clearance process established by Ordinance No. 431.

For commissioner comments, Commissioner Kraig Hill reminded the community about the first community lands meeting, which was on Tuesday, May 21, at City Hall.

The city is launching an extensive outreach and engagement program to gather community feedback regarding the future use of five community lands. Over the next several months, the city will seek input from the Malibu community, including residents, businesses and community groups. This meeting will provide background on the Community Lands project and serve as an opportunity for individuals to give insights and engage in meaningful discourse regarding the future use of the following five vacant

‘A proud father and husband’: Derek Schimming remembered at Sunday’s Art Show at Legacy Park

On Sunday, May 19, Danita and her daughters Steele, Aubrey, and Tashina attended the Malibu Art Association Art Show at Legacy Park to show his artwork along with the other artists on the board.

involved in a fatal traffic collision near Paradise Cove and Winding Way.

“His heart was so big and so full of love, and it came out in every single thing that he did, whether it was helping kids with the surf therapy or mentoring people in art, whatever he did, he did it big,” Danita Schimming said about her husband, Derek.

“Initially, it was bittersweet because we thought, ‘oh no we couldn’t handle it, it’s going to be too emotional,’ but I thought, ‘I know this is what Derek would want,’ and what an honor for him and for everyone to come out and to enjoy the art that he created,” Danita said. “He was so passionate about it, he would sob when he would paint, it was so emotional.”

Last week, Schimming, a Malibu resident, was

her latest initiatives for keeping our local community safe at last week’s State of the City address in Malibu. Before beginning her remarks though, Seetoo thanked Sgt. Chris Soderlund, Malibu’s sheriff’s liaison, saying, “His commitment to this community is unwavering.”

impassioned speech.

“We have built a real-time crime and disaster center at Lost Hills Station,” she detailed. “We’re taking public-facing cameras and livestreaming them into the station. Any camera owner is allowed to participate by joining the program.”

Malibu’s popular and highestranking law enforcement officer

Jennifer Seetoo detailed

As leader of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, Seetoo also showed her commitment to community safety with her

Seetoo is hoping businesses, schools, homeowners, and religious institutions will allow LASD

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department confirmed Schimming had a medical emergency before the crash. Sgt. Chris Soderlund said an autopsy is pending to confirm the exact kind of medical emergency. Schimming was 60 years old.

The following day, friends of Schimming shared their condolences on social media after hearing the news.

Friends described him as “unique, positive, passionate, kind, motivated, hardworking, and

“This project Never should have made it to the Planning Commission, let alone to the City Council,” said Jo Drummond, Malibu Township Council president.

Drummond made the comment after the Malibu City Council met on May 13 and granted the MTC’s appeal seeking review of the Malibu Planning Commission’s approval of an application to build a proposed two-story Malibu Inn Motel. The name of the proposed project is Surfrider Plaza. The council voted to approve MTC’s appeal by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Paul Grisanti dissenting.

The council’s approval of MTC’s appeal has the effect of denying the project, which could be brought back for approval if the developer makes changes that were identified at the council meeting.

“This speaks to the heart of the people of Malibu,” Drummond stated after MTC prevailed. “We did not come here for a concrete wall of hotels. We came for the

pelicans, the surf, the sandpipers, the native bush sunflowers on the bluffs, and everything beautiful here.”

The project’s procedural and substantive history

In a very lengthy meeting involving testimony in opposition to the project by approximately 40 upset citizens in opposition to the project, the City Council granted MTC’s comprehensive appeal from the Planning Commission’s approval of the proposed project, which was to be located at 22959 Pacific Coast Highway. The project would have been situated on the landside northeast of the Pier, niched between Aviator Nation Dreamland and the Chabad, its early childhood education center, and the rabbi’s residence. Currently, the parcel is a parking lot. The council directed staff to draft a resolution granting the appeal and denying the project application.

The proposed project would have involved construction of a new 7,693-square-foot, 20-room motel above a new subterranean garage.

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Danita Schimming and her daughters Steele, Aubrey, and Tashina pose with a photo of Derek Schimming at the Malibu Art Association Art Show at Legacy Park on Sunday, May 19. Derek Schimming died May 14 after having a medical emergency while driving. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

Malibu/Lost Hills Station Sheriff’s Capt. Jennifer Seetoo addresses the State of the City audience May 10 with updates from her department. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT

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Mayor Steve Uhring presents the State of the City Well attended event touts accomplishments and community

State and local partners hold ‘Go Safely PCH’ campaign Campaign highlights actions to improve safety on Pacific Coast Highway

Trancas Country Market celebrates moms in Malibu Families enjoy a Saturday afternoon of games, treats, and a photo booth bus

Malibu’s public safety director honored at City Council City tile is presented to Susan Dueñas for seven years of service with the City of Malibu

Dealing with transit crime in Los Angeles County

Having spent a large part of my life in big cities on the East Coast, where transporting oneself around town, or finding a parking space, can significantly alter one’s day and increase the stress levels of constantly running late, I learned to navigate via public transportation.

When traveling in NYC, I would take the subway; while in Chicago the ‘L’; in San Francisco, BART; in Atlanta, MARTA. In most large cities there is an abundance of avenues for transportation: subways, elevated trains, commuter trains, buses, and the trolley cars that wound through the city streets. It was easy, it was relatively inexpensive, they ran constantly, and if the hour was late you could always flag down a taxicab or now use Uber. In essence, public transportation solved the need for freedom to travel inexpensively, whether it be for work or for pleasure, or both. It also reduces the ill effects of auto emissions and the frustration of traffic jams.

Having lived in Los Angeles for the last decade, and watched my blood pressure rise as the abundance of freeways contained lines of crawling red lights that represented brake instead of accelerator power and an unfathomable line of automobiles inching their way across five or sometimes six lanes of traffic. I came to accept defeat at the hands of car culture and long for the days when trains, if not trolleys, might make a comeback. Lo and behold that day has arrived. The building of the light rail system and a semi-subway system that hopefully one day soon will reduce the headache of having to drive one’s automobile to LAX hopefully will be completed before I no longer either have the desire or the patience to fly anywhere.

I have studiously mastered the art of navigating travel by bus and light rail throughout the Malibu-Santa Monica region at times when I either did not have use of nor wish to drive deep into the metropolitan vortex for various appointments (re: doctor’s offices or hospitals, or sporting events) and find the public transportation system both comprehensive and enjoyable. Unfortunately, in addition to the thrill of discovering new ways to both save money on gasoline and to prove to myself that there is sufficient satisfaction, indeed a feeling of youthful discovery, in figuring out how to utilize this public accommodation, there is a catch.

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As in most things in life, there is a pro and a con, namely others who have figured out how they can benefit from this abundant treasure. While the rails and trails of steady routing end up taking you eventually right back to where you started, it also provides one a way of stopping at various points along the way. But the vehicles that are designed for transportation have become convenient places to rest while either passed out or simple looking for a place to sleep.

The circularity of their existence represents at least movement, but it is a dead end. I have traveled on many transit options in my life and for those who are simply looking for shelter or a place to rest, there is a temptation to interfere with those who are primarily using it, for whatever reasons, as a way for going from point A to point B. Violence and lawlessness, such as burglary, theft, and frustration and hunger, can make these marvels for transportation both uncomfortable and dangerous.

Lately, there has been a spike in attacks upon transit riders and operators that has led LA Mayor Karen Bass to act to provide far more public safety protections than are currently in use on the city’s trains and buses.

The Los Angeles Times has reported that LA Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who serves as chair of the LA County Board of Supervisors and member of the Metro Board of Directors, has introduced a motion to address violence on buses and trains that will be heard by the full Metro Board on May 23. Horvath offers, “We are looking at a 10 percent increase in the cost of Metro’s law enforcement contracts next year with any increase in presence.” Horvath adds frustration that the current state of affairs “is unacceptable. We need safety personnel on every Metro bus and rail line to keep our riders safe.”

Bass is presenting a motion before the Metro Transit board meeting on May 22 that will “expand cellphone service in underground stations and aboard moving buses and trains as well as establish a unified command between Metro securing officials and law enforcement agencies … and will increase the number of uniformed officers actually riding and patrolling buses …immediately.”

In addition, Metro drivers staged a “sick out,” calling in sick to protest conditions they have faced, and the transit system has approved new plexiglass barriers on 2,000 buses. LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis has offered,“Metro will install barriers on every bus by the end of the year.”

Our local officials in LA County and the city deserve kudos for acting swiftly and decisively to make our public transit system as safe for Los Angelenos so those who choose to use and depend on a safe system can do so without fear of violence.

Lance Simmens is an independent columnist forThe MalibuTimes,he along with Don Schmitz write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings you can forward any comments you have to editorial@malibutimes.com.

*Letters to the Editor may not reflect the view, opinion and/or ethics of the The Malibu Times. They are however, letters from the people of Malibu. We support your right to express your opinion. Read "Write to Us" to submit your letter today. Inquiry: Potential hazards on PCH

Dear Editor,

This is more of an inquiry. Being new to the periodical, this information may’ve already been presented in previous editions. Anyways, using PCH quite often, I’m interested in the specifics of how, categorically, persons are dying on PCH. Of course, these are all tragedies with the request being more in trying to gain an understanding as to what the hazards are and have been. From a person that is not directly involved, or, for that matter, really monitoring the issue, I’ve frequently seen first-hand the potential hazards on PCH. For example, cyclists encrouching on the driving lanes, persons attempting to park and remaining, partially, in the transited

lane, limited and small shoulders for pedestrians, etc., distracted and/or speeding drivers, etc.

Malibu has a unique opportunity to create a safer multi-use highway and I’m really looking forward to see what the city will do. So far, as a person using the highway, the only proactive measures that I’ve visibly seen are more of a police presence of which, I assume, are monitoring the speed of the drivers. Other than a police presence and some homemade signage, I really haven’t seen much. I imagine there’s quite a bit of push and pull with topics involving just what measures can be taken without disrupting or altering that which persons come to Malibu for.

If I may, I’d say persons should look to Santa Monica in what they’ve done with respect to proactive measures to

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HAYLEY MATTSON

If you did not watch or attend the City Council meeting last week or the Planning Commission meeting this week, I strongly urge you to do so. It is important that we get involved and listen to what is said at these meetings, which is why we cover them. Additionally, it is crucial that we refrain from attacking one another or our city staff. There are productive ways to handle complaints; however, yelling at our city team or blasting them on social media will not accomplish anything. Instead, it will only make it harder for us to move forward. Just my two-cents for the day.

The beatings, stabbings, and murders on the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (MTA) buses and trains have reached the point whereupon the violence can no longer be ignored. Reports are almost daily in the papers and broadcasts.

In February, a passenger was killed on a bus in Koreatown, and in April, a 67-year-old woman was stabbed in the throat on a train by a robber taking her purse. Drivers are also being attacked, with 12 assaults in February and 10 in March. Fed up, the driver’s union organized a “sick out” this month to protest the violence, and Mayor Karen Bass and the LA County Board of Supervisors are paying attention and promising action. In deciding how to fix the obvious threats to public safety, it is important to see what transpired for us to get here. Gone is the catch-all excuse for everything bad, the COVID pandemic. Barring some general psychosis that has suddenly gripped transit riders, these violent trends are attributable to bad public policy. The first and obvious factor is the permissive attitude of District Attorney George Gascon. Word got out a long time ago that criminals have little to fear from the legal system in LA County. Misdemeanors, and sometimes felonies, are not prosecuted, while criminals are released without bail on their own recognizance the next day. The second factor is how policing of the transit system has evolved. In the

1990s the MTA Board decided to disband the MTA Transit Police, replacing it with a Sheriff’s Department contract. The LA County Sheriff’s Department is a highly professional and historied department that runs our prisons, and patrols various county areas and contract cities. However, the transit environment is specialized, and perhaps a general law enforcement agency isn’t the best fit. The MTA voted last year to create a new police force dedicated to patrolling the system.

When the “defund the police” insanity gripped many left-leaning cities during the BLM/Antifa riots, the LAPD saw its budget slashed by $150 million in 2020, but in reaction to the spiking crime the MTA increased the transit police funding by $36 million in 2021. The beatings and murders are terrifying to riders, so Bass has announced an “immediate surge” in uniformed officers riding the buses and trains, and over time, the number will be increased by 20 percent. Riders are commenting on the obvious increase in police presence. County Supervisor Janice Hahn stated it was “essential” to increase visibility and that “We need law enforcement riding our buses and our trains. The violence against our riders in recent days and weeks demands an urgent response.”

The MTA is also going to improve cellphone reception in the underground stations and moving buses and create a unified command center. Plexiglass barriers to protect bus drivers are to be installed on all buses by the end of the year, and soon the board will vote on doubling the number of security officers, an increase in public safety spending by 11 percent.

These logical steps aren’t without detractors. During the “defund” madness in 2020, “activists” called for redirecting MTA policing expenses to social programs. They argued that transit crime was “relatively low,” and that the money would be better spent on homeless outreach and free fares.

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limit hazards and what their statistics are. They’ve done quite a bit in the way of signage, painting areas of demarcation/reserving and identifying bicycle and pedestrian areas of transit, etc. I think it’s a great idea to somehow create barriers, drop some paint, hang some signs, and increase areas of transit for pedestrians, cyclists, and general recreation. Although Santa Monica does not have the volume of PCH, the basic tenets are the same in deciding what to do. In the short term, I would think moving and repainting (with variations of colors) streets/lanes to accommodate whomsoever and more signage would be something towards a quicker fix. That, and increasing the enforcement and penalties when violating the law.

Mike, Marina Del Rey

Currently, LA Metro has a large group of purple-vest-wearing social workers assisting the homeless who are taking over cars and buses, jeopardizing public safety. California has spent $24 billion on homelessness in five years, which they didn’t track, while LA has spent billions more, yet the problem is worse, as is mental health and addiction. We are working on these problems, but public safety and law enforcement must be the priority. To their credit, mainstream Democrats have quietly abandoned the defund movement of the far left, as personified recently by the Democrat-dominated MTA. In 2022, our 25 largest cities’ police budgets increased from FY 2019 to 2022, most of them run by Democrats. Simply put, they tried slashing police in 2020/21 and replacing them with social programs, and it was an abysmal failure, with predictable spikes in violence and property crimes. Defunding was erroneously couched in racial and social justice terms, but polling has shown that blacks, more often victims of crime, were strongly opposed to the defund movement. It was a transitory period of insanity, whereupon radical activists like Mariame Kaba wrote an op-ed in The New York Times titled “Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish the Police.” They also advocated for abolishing prisons, and California has reduced its inmate population by 26 percent in five years, with a surplus of 15,000 empty beds. From our transit to our cities and our homes, the data is in —emptying our prisons and being soft on criminal policies have endangered us all, and citizens across the political spectrum are demanding a return to law-and-order policies. Don Schmitz is an independent columnist for The Malibu Times, he along with Lance Simmens write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings you can forward any comments you have to editorial@ malibutimes.com.

An article in the May 9 edition of The Malibu Times titled, “Homeowner accuses Malibu West of bias in civil rights lawsuit,” stated that homeowner Royce Clayton began construction on his house in March. Clayton actually began “prep work,” which is work that happens before builders begin construction of a home in March.

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The following incidents were reported between: apr 19 - apr 24

 4/19 | Grand Theft

A vehicle parked near Las Flores Canyon Road was broken into, and an estimated $2,045 worth of miscellaneous items were stolen. The victim said they reviewed their security cameras and saw two suspects, described as a male and female, wearing dark clothing, ransack her vehicle. The security footage was uploaded to the sheriff’s department for evidence.

 4/22 | Vehicle burglary

A vehicle parked near Topanga State Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim said they left the key fob underneath the bumper and upon return, the key fob was missing and their vehicle was ransacked. The victim received a notification of a charge made to their credit card for an estimated $4,000 at Nordstrom in Santa Monica. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 4/23 | Vehicle burglary

A vehicle parked near Leo Carrillo Beach was broken into and ransacked. The victim said they went surfing, and upon return, his wallet was missing from his backpack. The victim said a few days later, an estimated $12,000 was taken out of his bank account. The victim’s $600 cellphone was also stolen. The key fob was estimated to cost $500 to repair. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

 4/24 | Vehicle Burglary

A vehicle parked near Serra Road was broken into and ransacked. The victim placed the keyfob underneath the front bumper, went surfing, and upon return, the key fob was missing and their wallet, iPhone, and keys were missing. There were no security cameras available for evidence.

Topanga slide update: Crews working seven days a week to clear massive slide

Caltrans is making significant progress clearing the massive slide that has blocked Topanga Canyon Boulevard since March. Because engineers determined the slide must be cleared from the top, Caltrans has built an access path for heavy equipment to reach the top scarp. The path to the left of the slide zigzags to the top where crews will soon start pushing the landslide down the slope. Caltrans has installed k-rail and fencing to catch boulders, dirt, and rocks from falling into environmentally sensitive Topanga Creek. State officials are urging that no one try to attempt access through the area. Falling boulders and dirt have already broken sections of k-rail. Silt fencing behind the barriers was also installed as extra protection against material falling into the creek. Caltrans is working seven days a week to clear the slide, however an opening date for Topanga between PCH and Grand View is still not expected before the fall.

Work is expected to begin in the next week or two to open another lane on Pacific Coast Highway north of Sunset Blvd. at Porto Marina Way. Although the landslide at that location won’t be moved just yet, Caltrans is in the design phase of reconfiguring lanes by shifting north and southbound lanes toward the coastline and using the southbound shoulder to open up traffic. That project will take two weeks to complete, but no start date has been announced. Once the slide stabilizes Caltrans can begin to work with the private property owners and City of Los Angeles that owns the land at the slide’s apex for eventual clearance.

Princess Tatiana’s stepfather determined missing in Malibu

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued a missing person alert on Sunday, May 19, stating that “there is concern for the well-being” of Atillio Brillembourg, 53, a New York man who is the stepfather of Princess Tatiana, a member of the former Greek royal family and of the Danish royal family.

Brillembourg was last seen in Malibu around 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, in the 6000 block of Murphy Way, according to authorities. He is described as white, 5-foot-10 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds with gray hair, green eyes, and a tattoo on his upper thigh. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, gray pants, and no shoes.

Anyone who has seen Brillembourg or has information concerning his whereabouts is encouraged

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to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. The Malibu Times will update readers when there is more information.

Moorpark man will stand trial in counter-protestor death

A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to try a Moorpark man in connection with the death of Paul Kessler at a protest in Thousand Oaks last year.

Ventura County Superior Judge Ryan Wright on May 15 ruled there is sufficient evidence in the case of Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji.

The 51-year-old Alnaji is charged with two felonies: battery and involuntary manslaughter. Alnaji was attending a pro-Palestinian protest Nov. 5, 2023, at Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevard.

The 69-year-old Kessler was with a group of counter-protestors. The district attorney charges Alnaji hit Kessler’s head with a megaphone causing him to hit the ground hard. Evidence was presented at a preliminary hearing showing blunt force trauma and the fall led to Kessler’s death. Alnaji faces four years in prison. He is currently out on $50,000 bail.

Blood Drive at City Hall

Malibu, please give the gift of life by donating blood at the City of Malibu and American Red Cross Community Blood Drive Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road).

Memorial Day

holiday closures for City Hall, parks and facilities on May 27

In observance of Memorial Day, Malibu City Hall, Malibu Senior Center, and Community Pool will be closed on Monday, May 27. City parks will be open from 8 a.m. to sunset. For more information on city parks and facilities, visit malibucity.org.

Housing Element

Draft #5 Submitted to State

After a seven-day public review period concluded on the fifth revision of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Draft, staff submitted the draft to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on May 7. This was part of the settlement the city reached with with the California Attorney General, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and HCD that will enable Malibu to reach compliance with the state’s Housing Element Law. With technical support from the state, the city will adopt a housing plan by Sept.

23, to allow for the development of 79 housing units, 47 of which must be affordable to low- and very low-income households. The agreement is related to California’s sixth Housing Element Update Cycle for the 2021-2029 time period. For more information, visit malibucity.org/housingelement

Santa Monica College antenna tower hearing June 3

On June 3, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider modifications that would bring the existing communications tower at Santa Monica College Malibu Campus into compliance with city code and be able to be used by the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Substation on the campus. Since the tower was erected in 2022, during the construction of the SMC campus, the planning staff have been working with the County to bring the tower into compliance. For more information, see the Hearing Notice at malibucity.org/DocumentCenter/View/34116/21-dayPHN_Wireless-TowerFinal.

City of Malibu accepting nominations for the 2024 Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award

The City of Malibu Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting nominations through Wednesday, June 5, for this year’s Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award, which recognizes contributions to improving recreation resources for the community.

“Every year, the Jake Kuredjian Award recognizes community members who dedicate their time and energy to making Malibu a better place for all,” said Mayor Steve Uhring. “I encourage everyone in Malibu to submit nominations for that special person who brings the community together.”

Members of the Malibu community are invited to submit nominations online at MalibuCity. org/JakeAward. The final day to submit an online nomination is June 5.

The award is presented annually to an outstanding individual or group who has given their time and resources to enhance the quality of recreation programs for the Malibu community. Past recipients of this award have demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life in Malibu through recreational opportunities and have made a lasting contribution to the community.

The Jake Kuredjian Citizenship Award is in honor of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian, who was killed in the line of duty on Aug. 31, 2001, while he and other law enforcement personnel were engaged in a shootout with a suspect in Stevenson Ranch. Kuredjian often

worked as an Armenian interpreter for the Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the FBI. The Gold Meritorious Conduct Medal was presented to Kuredjian in 1989 for rescuing a woman from a cliff while stationed in Malibu.

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the nominations at its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Malibu City Hall.

For more information, including a list of past award recipients, visit MalibuCity.org/JakeAward.

Sheriff’s station gives update on crime and traffic safety

Sgt. Chris Soderlund, Malibu’s liaison to the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, gave an update to the City Council on crime and traffic safety on April 22. On April 19, at 3 a.m., a 29-year-old driver was clocked going 117 mph on PCH near Carbon Canyon Road, stopped, and arrested by deputies for reckless driving and DUI, and his car was impounded for 30 days. On April 19, deputies conducted a traffic enforcement DUI saturation action in Malibu, with five additional deputies patrolling the area from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. They issued 41 citations, 29 of which were for speeding, and arrested two motorists for reckless driving. Year-to-date, 16 people

have been arrested in Malibu for reckless driving and/or racing; 24 have been arrested for DUI.

Malibu Building Safety wins prestigious Department of the Year award

The city is proud to announce that the Environmental Sustainability Department/Building Safety was presented with the California Building Officials (CALBO) Building Department of the Year Award. CALBO is a state organization of city and county building departments and industry representatives, with over 500 California member cities and counties. This award recognizes the outstanding leadership demonstrated by a jurisdiction. To win this award a department must meet strict criteria showing dedication to building safety through effective long-term disaster response, environmental sustainability, and progressive technological practices. The Environmental Sustainability Department/Building Safety has made significant strides in those areas, promoting building safety, innovation, and community engagement. They have shown remarkable adaptability and have been at the forefront providing essential services and care to the Malibu community.

Submission deadline is Monday at noon. Please email submissions to:

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Only events with a connection to Malibu will be considered. Calendar events are scheduled in advance and subject to change.

thu may 23

SENIOR LUNCHEON: GARDEN

PARTY

Spring has sprung at the Malibu Senior Center. Enjoy a delicious healthy lunch, socialize with friends, and enjoy a variety of entertainment from 12 to 1:30 p.m. When calling to RSVP, please inform staff if a vegetarian meal is requested. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration is required. A waitlist will be created after 70 RSVPs. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489 ext. 357 or at MalibuSeniorCenter@ MalibuCity.org.

DIY SEA SHELL WIND CHIME

Find out about the origins and uses of wind chimes while building your own made of sea shells. Every breeze will sound like Malibu! For teens ages 12-17.

Wind chimes provide a calming effect by creating melodious sounds, but have also been used for weather forecasting, agriculture, and spiritual practices. To register visit https://lacountylibrary.org/location/malibu-library/.

sat may 25

MALIBU FILM FESTIVAL

THE RIPPLE EFFECT: A GENERATIVE POETRY WORKSHOP

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pen and a notepad! Led by Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall. Workshop will take place at the Michael Landon Community Center from 2 to 4 p.m.

mon may 27

MEMORIAL DAY CITY HALL CLOSED

guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. Program and materials provided in collaboration with DMH and MHSA.

thu may 30

COMMUNITY

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING (CERT) COURSE

Special holiday hours for city parks and facilities will be posted in the News and Announcements section of the website homepage the week prior to the holiday.

tue may 28

SEASONAL CRAFT AT CITY HALL: PRESSED GLASS FRAME

Join Community Services staff members each month for a complimentary simple and fun art activity! This month’s activity is Pressed Flower Glass Frame! RSVP is required. Seasonal craft included pressed flower glass frame. On Tuesday, May 28, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Malibu Senior Center.

wen may 29

When things ripple, they emanate from a center and move outwards. Ripples are an unfolding interaction. In terms of poetry, poems “ripple out” from us and join the ripple of existing and yet-to-be-penned poems which creates a dialogue that continuously overlaps. Join us for a generative, poetry writing workshop where we will sit in the “ripple” of each other’s energies, read, and discuss poems to stimulate our imaginations, and write original poems from prompts provided in the workshop. This workshop is for everyone, regardless of ability level. Participants should bring a

Join the 2024 Malibu Film Festival on Saturday, May 25, presented and hosted by XOLO. TV at the Directors Guild of America DGA Theater Complex to celebrate the 24th edition of the festival in person and online. Be the first to see the slate of independent films from emerging filmmakers. Save the date and get real-time updates by following us on our social channels. The DGA Theater Complex is recognized throughout the entertainment industry as one of the preeminent screening, private reception, and film premiere facilities in the United States. The Los Angeles complex is located at 7920 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. To purchase tickets visit, www.malibufilmfestival.eventbrite.com/.

NEW PARENT ENGAGEMENT: LEARN ABOUT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

New parents, join the Malibu Library at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community on Wednesday, May 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot

As part of its ongoing efforts toward community-wide preparedness, the City of Malibu is offering the next round of the highly popular Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The series of seven classes is on Thursday evenings 6 to 9 p.m., April 18 to May 30 at Malibu City Hall. CERT volunteers are a crucial part of the city’s ability to prepare and respond to disasters. During the Woolsey Fire, Malibu CERT volunteers contributed about 300 hours of service to the emergency response by distributing food and medical supplies, assisting with evacuations, and administering basic first aid. For more information about the CERT program, visit www.MalibuCity.org/CERT or call Emergency Services Coordinator Sarah Flores at (310) 456-2489, ext. 237, or email publicsafety@malibucity. org

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS AT THE MALIBU LIBRARY

Join The Malibu Library to learn and play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons at the Malibu Library from 4 to 6 p.m. in the meeting room. Beginners and experts are welcome. For teens ages 13-17. To register visit https://lacountylibrary.org/location/malibu-library/.

ART TREK AT MALIBU CITY

HALL SENIOR CENTER

Create unique works of art using a variety of materials at the Malibu Senior Center from 1 to

in partnership with SMC-Malibu present Arts Talks with featured artist, Pep Williams, on Tuesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at the SMC-Malibu campus. Williams will discuss his work, creative process, and art experience during a question-and-answer session. Mr. Williams is a fine art photographer, video director, and third generation Dog Town skateboarder from South Central Los Angeles. He has traveled globally, creating materials for his photographic exhibitions, and has photographed spreads for magazines worldwide. The event is complimentary and RSVPs are not required.

wen jun 5

DIY RIBBON LEIS

Learn about the traditions and customs surrounding leis as we create our own ribbon leis at the Malibu Library from 4 to 5 p.m. in the meeting room. Do you know someone graduating or that you want to make feel welcome and included this summertime? Giving a lei expresses love and warmth. For teens ages 13-17. This event is part of the Summer Discovery Program at Malibu Library. To register visit https://lacountylibrary.org/location/malibu-library/.https://lacountylibrary. org/location/malibu-library/ thu jun 6

BLOOD DRIVE

AT CITY HALL

Malibu, please give the gift of life by donating blood at the City of Malibu and American Red Cross Community Blood Drive on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall in the multipurpose room.

thu jun 13

Properly dispose of certain types of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste on Tuesday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Malibu City Hall. All containers must be clearly labeled to identify the contents. Maximum amount of paint/motor oil accepted is 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip. Participants are strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles.

Accepted materials list: Paint (water-based only)

• Used motor oil

• Anti-freeze

• Automotive and household batteries

Compact fluorescent bulbs (unbroken)

• Electronics The city schedules its events on the third Saturday in February, April, June, August, and October. Rain cancels event. Visit www. 888CleanLA.com for information about the county’s HHW events. wen jun 19

JUNETEENTH CITY HALL CLOSED

Malibu City Hall will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Special holiday hours for city parks and facilities will be posted in the News & Announcements section of the website homepage the week prior to the holiday.

tue jun 25

MALIBU LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES: AUTHOR THOMAS LEVENSON

MAKE A SUCCULENT SAND TERRARIUM AT THE MALIBU

Terrariums are a great way to add a little greenery to your desk.

sand terrariums on Thursday, June 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn about their growth in popularity overtendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. To brary.org/location/malibu-library/. Earn badges and prizes as you log CountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

HHW/E-WASTE COLLECTION

Malibu Library Speaker Series presents author and MIT professor Thomas Levenson discussing his book “Money for Nothing: The Scientists, Fraudsters and Corrupt Politicians Who Reinvented Money, Panicked a Nation, and Made The World Rich.” Levenson is also a columnist for the Boston Globe’s Ideas section, contributes regularly to The Atlantic Monthly online, and has over the years published numerous articles in a wide range of magazines, newspapers and online venues This event takes place at Malibu Library. RSVPs are required. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. To register visit https://lacountylibrary.org/location/malibu-library/.

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

The Malibu Farmers Market returns to the Library Plaza on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 23555 Civic Center Way, adjacent to the library. For updates, follow up on instagram

Malibu Film Festival slated for May 25 at DGA Theater in Los Angeles

The festival offers a wide array of films in various genres for in-person and online

screening

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

The 2024 Malibu Film Festival, slated for May 25 at the Directors Guild of America Theater Complex in Los Angeles, will showcase 17 films that will be screened in person on that day. Doors open at 10:30 and screenings run from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The festival also features 70 audience award-eligible films that will screen online on XOLO from May 26-31.

Awards will be announced in that category at the conclusion of the festival streaming period on June 1. Click here to view the festival’s sizzle: https://www.malibufilmfestival.com.

“I founded the Malibu Film Festival, which is in its 24th year,” David Katz said. “Our festival is extremely selective and this year, there are several entries that involve creatives who are connected to Malibu.”

Katz noted that over the years, many venues have hosted the festival in Malibu.

“As I grew up, Malibu had a cool theater which sometimes served as the festival’s venue,” Katz said. “Three times, we built pop-up theaters at the Malibu Lumber Yard, and we also had the festival on the Malibu Pier in the past. All of those festivals were very well received.”

Katz stated that he hopes that there will be a performing arts center built in Malibu in the future.

Festival offers film genre entries to suit nearly everyone’s palette

“‘Wake,’ Sean Carter’s short film, is very scary,” Katz said. “You won’t be able to sleep after you view it! The film is very well done and demonstrates how challenging it is to make a quality production, but also how

fabulous it can be when one combines a good idea with film production by a quality team.”

When viewing “Wake,” one knows that he is in for an intense ride when, with ominous music playing in the background, the film begins by citing Isaiah 26:19, which states in relevant part, “Your dead will live; their bodies will rise ... you who dwell in the dust.”

Without committing the inexcusable faux pax of revealing a spoiler alert, this is the gist of the piece: With a hurricane raging outside their hospital, two nurses have to stow the dead body of a young woman in the downstairs morgue before the building floods. However, the teaser informs, the corpse quickly reveals itself to be more than it seems. Carter, a Malibu native, wrote and directed the 12-minute short.

“Pirates of Malibu” will premiere at the festival. Will Bonell, New Frontier Pictures’ director and founder known for “Doe a Deer” and “Ringo,” has created a film that follows two estranged brothers, James and Jesse Ford, during the aftermath of their robbing a mansion during a Malibu fire. The intense scenes between the siblings who find refuge on a sailboat to avoid the fire add to the short thriller’s appeal.

The director and producer is Malibuite Jimi Petulla. He previously won an award at the Malibu Film Festival in 2005 for his film

“Reversal,” which drew heavily on his experiences as a wrestler. Petulla has submitted his most recent film, “Trust in Love” to the Festival.

“‘Trust in Love’ is both a comedy and a drama and it is directed by Mick Davis,” Petulla said. “The film makes viewers both laugh and cry.”

The film features a guy named Mickey Ferrera, portrayed by Petulla, who is a character whom he described as “a guy who is obviously a workaholic, whose family is falling apart, who wants to make one more good music record, and whose son is

struggling with his sexuality.”

The movie was filmed in Malibu, with key scenes shot at Duke’s restaurant, and it stars Robby Krieger as himself and Tim Hazelip, who is a quintessential Malibu surfer, both in real life in Malibu and as he is cast in the movie. There are also cameo appearances by other Malibu locals.

“Remarkably, our film has won recognition in 32 film festivals,” Petulla said humbly with a hint of incredulity in his voice as he listed some of the awards that work has earned both in the United States and internationally.

Anyone who enjoys plot twists — or who has ever suffered through a divorce, will identify with many of the film’s intense scenes. The piece is also perfect for anyone who wants to learn a new pickup line that is perfectly uttered by Hazelip in deadpan fashion several times in the movie.

An investigative documentary that is critical of the Olympic system

“‘12 Parts Per Million’ is a very interesting documentary,” Katz said, noting that Malibu’s David Ulich is a director of the short.

The film, released by Sidewinder Films, explores the controversial 1972 case of U.S. swimmer Rick DeMont, who placed first in the men’s 400-meter freestyle, but lost his Olympic gold medal due to a

post-race chemical test revealing that his prescribed asthma medicine contained ephedrine, a banned substance.

“12 Parts Per Million” is a David and Goliath story about how two people, Ulich and Steven Ungerleider, took on the International Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic Committee on behalf of DeMont, then a 16-year-old swimmer who, in Ulich’s words, “was very unfairly treated by the Olympic system in 1972, the first year that the system required medical reports to screen for whether athletes were doping.”

Despite being stripped of his gold medal, “DeMont has persevered and has become one of the most successful swim coaches ever at the University of Arizona,” Ulich recounts triumphantly.

“12 Parts Per Million” is an investigative documentary focusing on justice for athletes, Ulich explained, noting that the directors spared no expense in exhaustively reviewing archival documents — from news reports about DeMont being stripped of his medal to the lab report that engendered his experience of being disgraced, maligned and ostracized as the first swimmer to be disqualified for doping.

“We discovered that the teenager did everything correctly by filling out

his medical report, but the United States doctors who were supposed to review the report never did so, even though they could have easily prescribed DeMont another asthma medication and avoided the entire incident,” Ulich exclaimed indignantly.

“We even hired scientists who reviewed the records concerning DeMont to prove that the amount of ephedrine in his system was not performance enhancing,” Ulrich added. “Not only did the IOC improperly strip DeMont of his gold medal, they also would not let him compete days later in the 1,600-meter, an event in which he may well have won a gold medal. Importantly, swimmer Mark Spitz, who won seven gold medals in the 1972 Olympics, called what happened to DeMont a tragedy.”

Those viewing the film at other festivals have commended “12 Parts Per Million” for its innovative use of animation. In that regard, Ulich explained that the actors are slightly animated in the film as they investigate the incident so as to add interest to its coverage of archival material, much of which is black and white.

Strong Hunter honors P22

In light of the untimely death of the extremely popular and beloved mountain lion named P22, producer Tony Lee of Sabana Films — which released “The Cat that Changed America,” an award-winning film about the big cat’s amazing life — has released a sequel on the anniversary of P-22’s death.

“‘Strong Hunter’ is a 22-minute short film that has been named as an official online selection at the Malibu Film Festival. It’s a film that I created because of the grief and outpouring of love for P22,” Lee said. “I felt that his story was unfinished and therefore, I told it through the voices of indigenous peoples who believe in reincarnation, and with whom P22 had a strong connection. Those

peoples believe that P22’s spirit is coming back and will visit the places where he hunted and where he was born.”

The film is moderated by Alan Salazer, an elder in the Fernandeño Tataviam and Ventureño Chumash tribes which inhabited what is now Southern California. The film draws parallels between how local native peoples were confronted with colonization and P22’s life in an urban jungle.

“He is the perfect example of an animal teacher,” Salazar states in the trailer. “I want to call him Strong Hunter — that’s what he was.”

The Plandemic: The Musical

“Plandemic: The Musical,” the final piece in a four-part series, will have its Los Angeles premiere at the Malibu Film Festival.

The Malibu Times caught up with DPAK, the musical director of the whole project who wrote and produced all of the original songs and who also composed the score.

“I am also the singer/artist on two of the original songs — ‘It’s Our Time (Together We Rise),’ as well as ‘Let the Freedom Ring,’” DPAK said. “I wrote and produced the original theme song for this film, called ‘The Great Awakening,’ at my studio in Malibu, and I also sang and I played violin and the other instruments.”

DPAK explained that the musical “was birthed as an idea initially in 2020, when we — Mikki Willis and family and myself — gathered in Austin to regroup to be together in community for Thanksgiving 2020 at Del Bigtree’s house. Del is an old friend of mine and he is an ex-Malibu resident whose house burned in the Malibu fires, as did mine.”

Readers who wish to attend part or all of the Malibu Music Festival can find ticket information and information regarding assorted receptions and gatherings at malibu filmfestival.com.

giving person and a beautiful human being.” He was always talking about his wife and daughters, and was described as “a proud husband and father.”

“It’s with a very sad heart that I just confirmed that my good friend Derek Schimming was the one killed in yesterday’s Malibu Accident on PCH,” Fireball Tim Lawrence said on Instagram. “Speed was not a factor, but something that could have been avoided with N/S lane separation. Derek was an amazing Artist and loved Malibu. I will miss you, my friend.” Lawrence, who serves on the Malibu Arts Commission, said Schimming was a pillar in the art community here. “I’m going to really miss him,” he said.

“We are deeply saddened to learn that our dear friend Derek Schimming died yesterday. We all knew him as a wonderful artist, but more importantly, as a true friend,” the Malibu Arts Association shared on Instagram. “He will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies are with his beautiful family.”

Being a board member of the Malibu Arts Association, Schimming was wellknown in the arts community.

The association featured Schimming, who served as their treasurer.

“We realized that many of you do not know the board members of the Malibu Art Association,” the association’s post con-

Updates on City of Malibu projects

MALIBU PCH SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION

PROJECT

Crews are currently working between Big Rock and just north of Las Flores with one north lane closed, needed as three separate crews are working on site (utility investigation/boring operations/ fiber installation). Unfortunately, crews are unable to implement the alternate traffic control (shifting the lanes to the center to keep two lanes open) due to safety reasons, existing infrastructure, and specific locations of ongoing work.

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tinued. “These people work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the association alive. So we also will be occasionally featuring board members.

“Derek is an abstract expressionist and his art is influenced by his father’s works from the 50s and 60’s with mid-century modern vibe. Growing up with a father who was an architect/artist and art collector and a mother who owned an art gallery and helped cultivate new artists, Derek was exposed to a variety of arts and styles and from a young age showed a great appreciation and his own

PCH MEDIAN PROJECT

Construction is expected to begin in April on PCH from John Tyler Drive to Puerco Canyon on the city’s PCH Median Improvement Project, which will contribute to PCH safety. Estimated completion is June 2024.

Malibu Rebuild Statistics

Staff continues to work with homeowners to rebuild. Here are the current Woolsey Fire rebuild statistics. See continuously updated statistics on the Rebuild Portal. Out of 465 destroyed homes:

Single-family home rebuild applications submitted: 372 (of which 360 have been approved by the Planning

artistic style. Without formal training Derek expresses himself via the emotions of life and past events, conveying from his mind’s eye to the canvas. Working primarily with oils and acrylics his non-traditional style produces unique and vivid works with multiple details and depth which draws in the viewer and allows them to discover different subtle nuances with each viewing.”

Schimming has also volunteered with organizations such as the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation last year for their Coastal Eco-Mariners Surf and Beach Camp at

Department)

Single-family home rebuild applications under planning review: 12

Single-family homes complete: 160

• Multifamily building units complete:

18

• Projects under construction: 127 Inspections approved: 10,064 Inspections total: 17,705

• Single-family home rebuild building permits issued: 287

Call for Artists for the City’s Summer Public Art Exhibition, ‘A Tale of a Seaside Town’

The City of Malibu Arts Commis-

“The Malibu art community is saddened to hear of the death of our friend and fellow board member Derek Schimming. He was known for his amazing smile and for his endless support. He was one of those guys who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was so supportive to the established and the newer artists in the community,” friend Tim Horton said on Instagram. “A very talented artist himself, he worked tirelessly promoting art in Malibu. He was involved in many local services,

sion invites local artists to respond to the Call for Artists for the City’s summer public art exhibition, “A Tale of a Seaside Town” a tribute to Malibu’s deep-rooted surfing culture. Selected artists will have their artwork featured at the Malibu City Gallery at City Hall.

“Malibu’s natural beauty and community have always attracted and inspired artists in every medium imaginable — from music to literature, painting and digital arts,” said Mayor Steve Uhring. “I hope all of Malibu’s artists, whether professional, student or hobbyist, young or old, will participate in this wonderful exhibition of our community’s talent.”

including surf therapy with the Malibu Underdogs. He will be missed.”

His daughter Steele said her dad was so excited to be at the art show on Sundays.

“Having his art here just solidifies the embodiment of his art, and I know he would be so thrilled to be here,” Steele said.

“Go big or go home, that was Derek,” Danita said. “This is who he is, so he really lightens me up and become more open and free-spirited and it was really important for him to leave a legacy and I really feel like that’s what he has done.”

Friends continue to comment on posts about Derek, expressing their sympathy and how much he meant to the Malibu community.

“What a huge loss to our community,” Emily Scher commented in one post. “I am honored to have been his friend.”

The City of Malibu also released a statement on the incident.

“It is with heavy hearts that the City of Malibu marks another fatal traffic collision on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu on May 14,” the press release says.

“Malibu sends its condolences to all those impacted by this tragedy. Every life lost is one too many. Improving PCH Safety remains a top priority for the City, and we continue to work with our legislative partners, law enforcement, state partner agencies, and the community to find solutions.”

To learn more about Schimming and his artwork visit the Malibu Art Association on Instagram at malibuart_association.

Artists of all ages are invited to submit their artwork to be a part of this collaborative community-wide art show.

The commission is accepting artwork in all media including, but not limited to photography, paint, drawing, collage, free-standing art, and written work.

Submissions are being accepted now through Friday, May 31. Submissions will only be accepted online at malibusummerexhibit.artcall.org. Those artists whose work has been accepted will be notified by June 12.

For questions or assistance with submission, please contact Brittany Saleaumua at (310) 456-2489, ext. 349.

The exhibition will be displayed in the Malibu City Gallery at City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, from July 15 through Aug. 23. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free.

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The Malibu Art Association honored Derek Schimming at Sunday’s art show. Last week, Schimming, a member of the association, was involved in a fatal traffic collision near Paradise Cove and Winding Way. Photo by Emmanuel Luissi/TMT

Friends of the Malibu Library volunteers. From left to right standing: Judie Melnik, Bambi Young, Bonnie Saito, Vivian Benlloch, Marcia Loots-Serna, Caroline Maclay, Amanda Milewski, Yvonne Tang, Yvonne Gelbman, Lisa Stange. Sitting: Wren Saito and Christa Roberts. Photo taken by Holly Cumberland

Members of the Malibu Woman’s Club pose with Malibu High students who were awarded scholarships from the club. “A huge thank you to the Malibu Woman’s Club for their generous support, recognition and scholarships to ten incredible seniors!,” said MHS Principal Patrick Miller. Photo Courtesy of Patrick Miller.

Creatively empowering locals to advocate for speed cameras on PCH

Tracy Park Gallery to host an event raising awareness of PCH’s perils; locals will get free T-shirts for

By BARBARA BURKE

Tracy Park held up a T-shirt that emphatically demands “Give me speed cameras!” that was designed by Malibu artists Hunter Blaze Pearson and Alyssa Crosby, Park explained.

“Hunter really captured everything about all the elements of Pacific Coast Highway’s beauty as well as its perils and tragedies,” Park declared as she stood in her Malibu art gallery holding up the stunningly accurate and artistic T-shirt that captures Malibu’s main street, with all its beauty and tragedies. Park explained, “Look! There’s a speed camera hidden in the palm trees, and there are the white tires from the memorial honoring victims who have died on PCH,” pausing to somberly reflect, she added, “There’s an image that is an homage to the four Pepperdine women we recently tragically lost on PCH, and look at Alyssa’s design of the red sign warning motorists to watch out for people darting in front of traffic on PCH — it excellently depicts a family carrying a surfboard and a boogie board — that is something that is awfully dangerous that we all see daily driving on the highway.”

the strip of road to fit them all in one frame. This helps to put into perspective all the beautiful life that exists on PCH and what we are trying to protect by being tougher on speeders.”

Pearson, a Malibu High School alumnus, humbly added, “When I heard about this project, it just felt like the perfect opportunity for me to contribute my skills to something that could make my hometown a bit safer, so I was very glad to help.”

Crosby also explained her designs on the T-shirt.

Free for locals — a T-shirt with a mission Park announced that on May 30, her gallery will host a free event to raise awareness of PCH’s dangers and of the critical need for speed cameras. She stated that a benefactor — whom she only identified as Kayla — generously funded the creation and manufacturing of the T-shirts, which will be handed out to locals for free at the event.

those victims who have lost their lives on our main street.”

“All locals are cordially invited to join us for the event and to enjoy mocktails, music, and summer punches,” Park said. “We will only serve non-alcoholic beverages so as to honor the cause of being safe on PCH, as well as to show respect to

Elaborating about the free apparel for locals, Park explained, “It was Kayla’s brilliant idea to create T-shirts to empower locals to advocate for the immediate installation of speed cameras on PCH.”

Detailing the creative design of the front of the shirts, Park said, “The front simply shows a pile of

the white tires and nestled within the tires is a red stop sign that states ‘STFD’ in a brilliant design by Alyssa.” Discussing the meaning of that acronym, Park said, “IYKYK,” a reference to the abbreviation for “If you know, you know.” She then noted that “STFD” stands for “Slow The F*#k Down!” which is a phrase locals use to admonish those who speed and drive unsafely on PCH.

The artists’ creative processes “I was honored that Tracy reached out to me with the opportunity to design this shirt,” Pearson said. “To begin, I created a color palette based on the colors you’d see on a sunny day at the beach with a bit of vintage fade to them. Then, in the design process, I compiled the major landmarks we all know on PCH and foreshortened

“Tracy came to me with the project, and I knew it was a great cause, especially because I have been honored to meet Emily Shane’s parents at local fundraisers to honor their 13-year-old daughter who was tragically killed on PCH,” Crosby explained. “I was so happy to participate in designing the T-shirt and the things that came to my mind when creating the designs were to emulate the stop signs that we all see in the San Diego area that warn about people crossing the freeways. My design is a nod to those signs you see closer to the border — I put a surfboard and a boogie board in the pedestrian family members’ hands because it’s what we see in Malibu — surfers and beachgoers just jaywalk and cross PCH, which is almost like a dangerous freeway, not a neighborhood street, which is so dangerous.”

Locals wishing to get free T-shirts and join in the artistic movement advocating for speed cameras and a safer PCH are welcome to attend the gathering.

Event Details

Tracy Park Gallery 23823 Malibu Road, Suite 700 May 30 from 5-8 p.m.

Special to The Malibu Times

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Tracy Park holds up the T-shirt designed by Hunter Blaze Pearson and Alyssa Crosby to advocate for safety on Pacific Coast Highway. The shirts will be given out for free at a May 30 event at Tracy Park Gallery raising awareness of PCH’s dangers. Contributed Photo

a long-planned prior engagement.

The project included a surface parking lot, resulting in a total of 47 parking spaces, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, hot tub and pool bar area, grading, retaining walls, landscaping, and a new onsite wastewater treatment system. The applicant also sought authorization for Richard Mollica, the City of Malibu’s Planning Director, to submit a letter of public convenience or necessity for the sale of alcohol.

Malibu-based Burdge and Associates, Inc. is the project director. The property is owned by Surfrider Plaza, LLC, a Beverly Hills-based entity that is owned by applicant Alexander Hakim. Hakim originally filed a permit request for the project on June 11, 2018.

The Planning Commission approved the project on May 31, 2023. The MTC appealed to the council on July 27, 2023, asserting more than 20 substantive challenges to the commission’s project approval. On March 15, the City Council deferred consideration of the appeal, which had been scheduled to March 25.

Unfortunately, Mollica was unable to attend the May 13 council session due to

which was implemented on April 22. Staff explained that the portal’s ability to work in real-time will expedite and streamline processing of requests, reviews, approvals, and payments, as well as keep applicants informed while their requests and applications are pending with the city.

“The project’s applicant team, including the consulting geologist, engineers, design professionals, etc., is required to provide project plans and technical site analyses to be reviewed by the city’s departments,” Brooks explained. “The role of the city departments is to review the submitted documents provided by the applicant’s team for adherence with local and state regulations.”

Moreover, it was explained why the onus is on an applicant’s professional team to perform such necessary studies and assessments.

“The city’s team cannot com -

“MTC moved to continue the first hearing, which would have been in March,” Doug Burdge said. “Had we known that the planning director could not attend the May 13 council meeting, we would have asked for another continuance so that Mr. Mollica could attend. The councilmembers seemed surprised that he was unavailable to attend the May 13 council meeting.”

Any possible next steps available to the applicants to redesign the project are unclear

Burdge described the subject project as “basically like the Surfrider Hotel, except this project has a pool.” Notably, Burdge was also the architect for Surfrider Hotel.

“We have listened to all of MTC’s objections, and we intend to meet with Mr. Mollica as soon as possible,” Burdge said. “However, until we meet with the planning director, we do not know what our next steps will be regarding whether and how we might modify the application and possibly try to move forward on this project.”

Burdge stated that he will tell The Malibu Times about any next steps after his team

plete a site analysis or design a project on behalf of the applicant/homeowner/project team for sites in Malibu as that would be a conflict of interest and a violation of their code of ethics,”

Rossine said. “Simply stated, it is against best practices and ethics in the industry for a professional to review his or her own work.”

Basics of a development project submittal, beginning with the planning phase

City staff set forth the steps in obtaining approval for a development project.

First, there is the planning phase, which focuses on architectural and zoning assessments — This is the ‘Where and what I am building?’ phase,” the staff explained.

In that process, a person submits an application, which includes, but isn’t limited to, architecture and grading plans, technical reports and analysis, etc. The application is distributed to applicable city departments and external agencies planning staff further explained. The city

meets with the planning director.

Citizen advocates’ positions concerning the project’s status Trevor Neilson, Malibu resident and environmental advocate, declared that Malibu officials, including Grisanti, who is a real estate agent, assistant city planner Adrian Fernandez, and Mollica may have “colluded to manipulate city codes with regard to Surfrider Plaza.”

Discussing the project after the council voted, Drummond first addressed the role of MTC in local policymaking.

“MTC serves as a civic monitor, analyzing governmental decisions that harm the environment, public safety, or Malibu’s natural beauty and charm,” Drummond explained. “MTC’s involvement on each issue has ranged from hiring experts to conduct research, to conducting community education, engagement, and publicity programs. We appreciate the ongoing support of our residents.”

Addressing specifics, Drummond asserted that the project is out of alignment with applicable city and building codes because there were inadequate environmental impact assessments and the project failed to address lost-cost accommodation requirements.

departments review the submittal to determine whether it adheres to applicable city and state codes before providing comments to the planner and applicant team. Concurrent to the city departmental review, the planner conducts a conformance review to determine whether what has been submitted complies with applicable development standards.

Addressing the next phase in the process, Brooks stated, “Once the applicant has addressed the city specialists’ and planner’s comments, the planner deems the planning application complete and a decision will be issued by the appropriate decision-making body.” Once all appeal periods have expired and the applicant has met all conditions of approval, the applicant will then be notified to submit to building plan check.

Building plan check review

After the planning phase comes the building plan check review. “The building plan check addresses the civil/engineering/

Neilson chatted with The Malibu Times about many citizens’ opposition to the project, saying, “It’s a controversial project and the Planning Commission erred in approving several variances, including construction on steep slopes, parking within the front yard setback, extensive grading involving 12,648 cubic yards of soil, with 11,860 cubic yards to be exported, building height that exceeds standard restrictions, and a proposed retaining wall projected to reach 52.5 feet, which far exceeds permissible limits.”

Critics of the project also maintain that it conflicts with the goals of Malibu’s Mission Statement which emphasizes environmental preservation and sustainable development. Further, they assert, the project would disrupt coastal bluffs and community character.

“The Malibu Inn Motel exemplified everything wrong in the Planning Department, which has gone unchecked for years,” Drummond said. “An investigation must be conducted to understand how the City accepted this proposal when it was delinquent on many levels.”

Drummond also said, “Malibu residents expect a simple thing — to honor and

structural aspects of a project. This is the ‘How it is being built’ phase,” Rossine said. “Applicants submit approved plans to building staff and there is distribution of documents to applicable city departments and external agencies to determine whether the proposed project adheres to all local and state regulations.”

That process includes a permit technician being notified when a plans examiner and other city departments and external agencies have completed review. Those city professionals reviewing the applications during this phase will provide comments or corrections or an approval of the project.

“Once the applicant has satisfactorily met all state and local regulatory requirements, the plans are approved, and the applicant will be notified to submit for permit issuance’” Rossine explained.

Building permit phase

In the building permit phase of the process, approved construction plans with all required

respect the mission, vision, and General Plan of the City of Malibu. Visitor-serving recreational opportunities must remain subordinate to our natural, cultural, and rural settings and resources.”

The events of the City Council meeting deliberating whether to approve of MTC’s appeal were heated and lengthy. Those testifying in opposition to the Malibu Inn opposed many elements of the proposed project.

Notwithstanding whether one agrees with MTC’s appeal, or with the Planning Commission’s ruling approving the proposed project, the exchange between councilmembers, city staff, and many vociferously objecting residents exemplified how citizen advocacy can influence the outcome of a City Council meeting. Ultimately, whether or not there is a hotel built on the parcel at issue, it is worth noting that the democratic principle of recognizing and respecting the critical role of citizen engagement in the local decisionmaking process was acknowledged by the City Council.

Thus, the meritorious goal of ensuring that Malibu’s local government must be transparent, accountable, and effective was in force at the council meeting, as it should be.

approval stamps are processed by a permit technician. “This is also the point when the Planning Department staff will conduct post-approval compliance inspection ensuring that all planning conditions imposed on the project are completed,” Salazar explained.

“A permit is issued based on the approved scope of work and construction can begin,” Rossine stated. “Next, there are inspections and inspection staff are called at specific points to verify that a project is being done according to the approved plans.”

Salazar elaborated, noting that “Projects may also require inspections by the Planning and Public Works departments and the city biologist.” This is in addition to geology, and LA County Fire-required inspections.

The city has provided a video explaining the development process that readers can access here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cb YugR2uog. The video is also on the city website at www.malibu city.org/251/Environmental-Sus tainability.

Development Portal–A game changer

To access the portal, go to mlb-pptsrv.ci.malibu.ca.us. To access the meeting when City Council members were introduced to the new portal, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEx 0LLQE06M (starts at the 1:28 mark).

With the new development portal, the city’s professionals who are working on an application can collaborate on working on a project in real time, thus streamlining the process. As those seeking to build structures in Malibu go through the city review process, they may discover that the city’s processes are more streamlined and efficient and that there is more information available to applicants during the process, now that the city has implemented

On April 22, the city introduced the Malibu Development Portal for applicants or owners to submit projects, view status updates, and manage documents and fees. Design professionals and homeowners have access to individual projects, real time updates, departments’ revisions, required documents, and fee information. Other features include managing inspection requests and researching public documents. Readers can find out comprehensive information and a “How-To Video” explaining this portal at: www.malibucity.org/858/Development-Portal.

The Malibu Bluffs overlook Aviator Nation Dreamland on Pacific Coast Highway. A proposed motel next

access.

“If a crime happens, we can immediately get information, get deputies there and get precise information about what’s going on,” she said. “It’s a game changer in our community.”

Although these types of centers are being used in other communities, Seetoo called our local center the first privately funded.

“It’s not owned by government,” she said. “That’s how we were able to get it done so quickly.”

Anyone with a camera can register into the program by signing up at connectlacounty.org. If a crime happens near a registered camera, law enforcement will send an alert to request video feeds.

The new center also has livestream capability to 50 cameras deployed in the Santa Monica Mountains to monitor fire conditions through the Alert California program. Seetoo also commended the Arson Watch volunteers who monitor our surrounding communities. With constant eyes on conditions and immediate access to LA County Fire Department,

parcels of land:

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• Trancas

• La Paz

Those unable to attend the event can provide feedback by submitting a public comment or emailing MalibuCommunityLands@ MalibuCity.org. For a full schedule of community meetings and events, including meeting Zoom links, maps and other information, visit MalibuCommunityLands.org/Calendar.

“Tell your neighbors and have a say in your city’s future,” Hill said.

Chair John Mazza also said he hopes the community will participate in the meeting on Tuesday on community lands.

“If we have a group of people that have needs that don’t speak up, we still have to consider what’s best for the city and what the uses of those properties are for everybody,” Mazza said. There will be an article pub -

Seetoo dubbed this innovation a “game changer.”

In the event of a fire, thanks to a donation, Seetoo’s deputies now have fire protective wear.

“Imagine, in the Woolsey Fire, I sent deputies to the fire looking like this,” Seetoo said, gesturing to her regular uniform, “while the fire department was all protected in fire gear, masks, and jackets. We changed that this year.”

With State Sen. Ben Allen and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin sitting directly in front of her Seetoo implored the dignitaries, “I really want my drones.”

LASD is waiting for government approvals.

“Elected officials, I need your help because I need drones,” Seetoo said. “We’re looking for lost hikers in rugged terrain. We need them for missing persons. I need them for mudslides to be able to understand where the closures are quickly and I need them for fire, to clean out canyons from our homeless populations, making sure they are out when it’s high fire season. Please help me get drones.”

Seetoo remarked that there’s still work to be done.

“Even though we accomplished a lot this year we still have a way to go,” she said. “The death of our four amazing Pepperdine students Peyton, Deslyn,

lished in next week’s issue of The Malibu Times.

Hill also raised his concern with last week’s City Council meeting on the Malibu Inn Motel project.

“I just think the whole process provided plenty of teaching moments to go around for everybody up here and the staff, and I think one of the lessons for us as a commission is that we should be clear about citing to code when we are making assertions about things,” Hill said.

Mazza also commented on the last City Council meeting in regards to the Malibu Inn Motel project.

“When certain things are pretty obviously out of whack, it’s up to us as planning commissioners to make sure they make sense,” Mazza said. “To produce a 1,000page document, have seven-hour hearings, go to the Coastal Commission, and spend a year and a half for two people to get their houses approved is not always necessary if we in the planning commission are consistent and are consistent with reading the

codes and definitions.”

Commissioner Dennis Smith said he watched the City Council meeting last week and said it was the most “horrendous thing” he has seen in the city.

“The treating of Adrian Fernandez from two of our councilmembers — not good, that’s bad — and we can’t have that, nobody is above that, nobody should treat someone like that — he’s a staff member,” Smith said. “We can’t treat people like that, we gotta quit it.”

The commission also addressed permits and deadlines.

“If we approve something to get developed, we want to see it get done,” Planning Director Richard Mollica said. “The goal is to try to do something to encourage things to get built, put back and get our population back and get our community built again to hopefully pre-fire status.”

The commission addressed conditional Use Permit No. 18003, an application to allow 50 events per calendar year at the Trancas Country Market Shop ping Center, including live music

Asha and Niahm … This tragedy went global; we got calls from around the world.”

She implored Allen again for speed cameras.

“I need my speed cameras,” Seetoo told Allen and the crowd. “Law enforcement across the nation have decreased ranks. There’s a gap and we’ve got to fill that gap. How are we going to fill it? Technology.”

Seetoo used the example of drivers slowing down when noticing a police car.

“Think of the effect it has. I’ve been a police officer for more than 20 years and I do the same thing you do,” Seetoo said. “Think, if we had speed cameras here. We’d let everyone know this is a speed zone. You will be ticketed. There are cameras. What do you think is going to happen? Behavior is going to change and that’s what we need. A year ago, we saw other cities being able to do it and we were told no. I don’t like no.

“We are taking steps in the right direction but we need more help. We need to unite and make real change … our Malibu main street is a highway and we need drastic changes to our road. I need each of you to set the pace on PCH. You have the power to slow PCH just by going 45. Make that commitment.

performances and movie nights. According to the report, each event is expected to have 50 to 100 attendees.

The center has received support from the community and the tenants who enjoy the events held at the shopping center. The maximum events they hope to have are one to two events per week, maximum one event every three weeks in the off-season (Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend) with 50 to 100 attendees, as well as weekly December holiday music.

Speakers included Malibu West residents who shared their support and said they enjoy the events held at Trancas Country Market. However their concerns are with the live concerts.

“The Malibu West board of directors once again respectfully asks that this matter be

Let’s all set the pace on PCH.”

Addressing fire preparedness Seetoo stated, “Law and fire cannot do this alone. This is a whole community approach. I need you to get involved and I need you to get prepared. Make sure you complete your brush clearances. If there’s an evac order, evacuate early, especially with all the road closures and construction on PCH. Help us out. Evacuate early.”

Seetoo concluded her remarks by addressing school safety.

“As you may know, school safety is very important to me,” she said. “We can’t put our heads in the sand and think violence is not going to come to our schools.”

Seetoo is working with activists, including the mother of the Isla Vista school shooter, who is trying to reduce violence in schools by helping parents “know the signs.”

Seetoo announced the Malibu/Lost Hills station will be part of the FBI’s largest school threat conference this summer.

“This will give us the opportunity to respond strategically, know what the threat is and stop the threat. We’ve got to protect our kids,” she said.

postponed until after a TUP ordinance,” one speaker said on behalf of the Malibu West Board of Directors.

Mark Wetton spoke against the center obtaining a CUP (Conditional Used permit) and said “do we really want to create this kind of circus in Malibu?”

For Mother’s Day, Wetton said the center advertised live music, but did not obtain a permit. The Malibu Times attended and covered the Mother’s Day event and observed the event had less than 10 people who participated in the activities. The center had a small table with treats and hot chocolate for guests. The organizer told TMT that despite having to remove the post from social media about live music, they were still grateful to host an event for the community.

“Holding an event like this should be limited by scope and be a privilege memorialized with the season-by-season basis,” Wetton said. “Rather than allow our shopping centers to double as event centers, I think that we should dedicate some of the city-owned land to create space to hold community events and not put the burden of noise, parking, and security on our residential neighborhoods.”

Smith said he supports the center holding events, but he’s concerned about advertising. After a brief break and a heated discussion, the commission motioned to approve the permit. The permit will expire on Oct. 4. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for June 3 at the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.

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Performances by Melissa Manchester, Peter Cincotti, the Vantastix and Magic Castle magicians

Hosted by: Mark & Marilou Hamill | Tom Bergeron | Michelle Lee Jon Blanchard & The Georgian Hotel Erika Larsen & The Magic Castle Enterprises

Celebrate this once in a lifetime moment as we rename the Malibu High School theater for Arlene & Dick Van Dyke. All proceeds benefit the Van Dyke Endowment for the Arts, funding arts education in Malibu public schools

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Our Lady of Malibu school art show highlights students’ talents in various forms of media

New Principal Elisa Zimmerman attended the show and will assume her position on July 1

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

“Ishow them where to look — but

I don’t tell them what to see,” said Justine Petretti, art teacher at Our Lady of Malibu School, explaining her great success in teaching students art and inspiring them to create interesting, intriguing creative works.

Petretti, joined by a host of delighted OLM faculty and the student artists’ friends and family members were joyfully immersed in lovely, colorful artworks in all media created by students from preschool through eighth grade.

The annual Our Lady of Malibu school art show thoroughly impressed attendees of all ages as they visited exhibits of ceramics, basketry, paper mache, oil and charcoal paintings, drawings, illustrations and sand art.

“It is truly extraordinary to see the variety of talents which exist in this school — it is very impressive!” said Sue Carr, grandmother of Kendall Macker, a seventh-grader, and her sister, Keely Macker, a fourth-grader.

Petretti is affectionately known as “Miss Spaghetti,” because wee ones who are in her art classes at OLM Preschool have a wee bit of a hard time pronouncing her surname. She explained that she engages students of all ages in the unlimited opportunities to express themselves through the creative arts. From the pre-kindergartners’ little sand art works

using shells which they created as they learned about marine life, to ornithology feathered friends created by elementary

students to the older students’ assemblage of creations in a collaborative work celebrating the International Day of Peace

and entitled, “Actions for Peace — Our Ambition of Global Goals,” the art show evinced and convinced that OLM bril-

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liantly integrates creative arts into the school’s rigorous academics, thereby adding new opportunities for students to explore our world.

Further, the school uses the arts to help students learn the content taught in their science, mathematics, and English curricula.

“If a particular child may be struggling a bit in math, the math teacher will consult me and find out what that student is most interested in,” Petretti explained. “For instance, if a student is intrigued with dinosaurs in art class, we faculty members can integrate using dinosaurs to help that child grasp mathematics concepts.”

Elaborating on that integrative approach to teaching, Petretti discussed the seventh-grade class’s art project entitled “Elemental Superheroes,” which required each student to choose a chemical element and then create an artwork displaying that element as a superhero. Cool! Creative! Fun! Educational!

Petretti also discussed the sixth-graders’ project which required them to choose a part of a cell and create a wanted poster highlighting that cellular component. “Wanted! Plant Vacuoles!” exclaimed one student’s poster. “Wanted! Cell Membrane!” exclaimed another. Cool! Creative! Fun! Educational!

“Combining art and science is wonderful because it engages kids and gets their creativity going,” parent Alexandra Ellis commented.

As his proud mother, Yelena Palant looked on, little Liev Palant, a second-grader, proudly displayed his “Rich Llama,” and explained that each pupil in his class was tasked with choosing a llama with a particular characteristic and he thought the rich one would be

Malibu’s New Old Band carries on the tradition of legendary Lenny Goldsmith

Concert first in a series of Trancas performances slated for May 24, much to the delight of locals

By BARBARA BURKE Special to The Malibu Times

“When all 12 members of the New Old Band kick off the summer music series at Trancas on May 24, they’ll be doing it for the first time without their legendary band leader, Lenny Goldsmith.” said Johnny “Guitar” Watkin, who has been playing with Goldsmith for almost 20 years.

Goldsmith has been performing in public since he was five years old in a career that has taken him from the smallest clubs to the largest arenas in the country.

“He’s played with everyone from Harry Nilsson to Tower of Power with an irrepressible energy and an unmistakable voice,” Watkin said. “It’s like a cross between Ray Charles and James Brown with a little bit of Robert Plant thrown in for good measure.”

Watkins explained that approximately 20 years ago, Goldsmith noticed some confusing changes with his body.

“His speech became less clear, his walking seemed more labored, and his balance began to deteriorate.” Watkin

shared, “He decided to start performing on a stool, although it didn’t seem to affect his performances — he was exactly the same.”

Goldsmith, Watkin jovially added, “would still be barking out instructions and chord changes from his stool and we

were just expected to follow as always!”

Doctors were mystified with Goldsmith’s medical condition.

“It had elements of Parkinson’s, but there were some things that were different going on,” said Goldsmith’s family

Lenny Goldsmith has been performing

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Our Lady of Malibu School students (from left) Sienna Malibu Amini, Sofia Hoffman, Leo Gigliotti, and Georgia Rivers, stand in front of artwork at the OLM students art show. Photo by Lisa Hall

Thoroughly Mid-Century Modern

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By Benjamin Marcus, Entertainment Editor

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conversation with Resilient Design’s architectural designer, Dorian Bernard

Your humble writer/reporter lives in a modest rented room hidden away along Malibu Road. But don’t judge, or let that fool you. He has seen a few places and knows enough to engage in conversation with Dorian Bernard, an architectural designer from France who arrived in the right place at the wrong time about six years ago — just before the Woolsey Fire created a lot of opportunities for a talented architect. He has been helping rebuild Malibu ever since.

To consult with Dorian Bernard on your Malibu dream house: resilientdesignllc.net/

J’avoue. I have fished the Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania twice and twice I had a chance to go tour Falling Water and twice kept fishing. Je m’excuse.

Visiting the Falling Water House was one of my main goals when I arrived in the U.S. I stopped by Pittsburgh and on my way to Chicago just to tour it. This is one of the first houses I remember a long time ago thinking “Wow, this is what I want to do when I grow up.” It blends the boundaries between nature and building.

That house on your website homepage is Falling Water-ish?

It was a collaborative design while I was working at Vitus Mataré & Associates, the constraint was to be lower than the street above, to protect the neighbor’s view. I tried to accentuate the main lines and connect the home to its site as Frank Lloyd Wright does so well.

Did you know that almost-disguised house at the top of Saddle Peak was built and was inhabited by Frank Lloyd Wright’s grandson?

Yes, I did. I only saw the pictures available online. “Almost-disguised”

Nshould be the norm, I don’t take sides between pro and con development in the mountains, But as a designer, this is the best response to a site so unique.

Loaded question: Is Malibu a good or bad place to be an architect?

I think Malibu is a great place if you are armed with patience and offers incredible sites to express your creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Your bio reads: “Originally from the Basque Country in the southwest of France...” So you are Basque? Euskaraz hitz egiten al duzu?

Ez. Unfortunately, I don’t speak Basque, but can understand only a few words

Your website continues: “After completing his studies in art and architecture in Montpellier, Dorian relocated to Malibu in 2018.” Why and how did you come to Malibu?

It was part of my gap year between my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. I was looking for an internship in Los Angeles, and one

of my inquiries went to Vitus Mataré. His work, especially one of his projects on Piuma Road, the Malkhasian Residence, held my attention to Malibu.

And then: “Just a month before the devastating Woolsey Fire. This event thrust him into numerous fire-rebuild projects, deeply influencing his career and inspiring him to volunteer as a wildland firefighter to better understand fire behavior.” Sometimes it’s all about timing.

Well, I’ll always remember this feeling of evacuating Malibu and being unable to help. I remember driving up to Saddle Peak on Thursday evening and how quickly the situation worsened. I remember the orange sky in the middle of the day and the ashes falling from the sky, even miles away in Palisades.

Wildland fires are recurrent in the area and are a real concern for homeowners, specifically with the actual home insurance situation.

Malibu is populated by sophistos with the money and good taste to let a young, ambitious “Basquitect” go to town on de -

Burt’s Eye View: My Butler

o, I don’t have a butler, never had a butler, and never want a butler. I have no idea what a butler does. If some British aristocrats have butlers, good for them. I have lived a long life without a butler, and intend to spend the rest of my life without the services of one. Why, you might ask, am I talking about a butler? Well, I was just thinking about a trip I took years ago to Paradise Island in the Bahamas. My bride and I stayed at a resort called “The One And Only.” I can’t think of a more pretentious name than that, especially since they are a chain of hotels on several different continents. Calling each hotel “The One And Only” makes about as much sense as the title of the book “My Brother Is An Only Child.”

Shortly after we arrived at the hotel, there was a knock on our room door. A young Bahamian introduced himself as my butler. I had never asked for a butler, but apparently his services were an

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amenity included in the price. I naturally asked him what a butler does. His answer surprised me. “I can help madame unpack the suitcase,” he offered. Now, I love my bride, but nobody has ever referred to her as madame in all our years together. Nor has anybody helped madame pack or unpack our suitcases since I have known her. The truth is she does not allow me anywhere near our suitcases, and madame knows what she is doing.

I informed my butler that the chances of his helping madame unpack the suitcases were slim and none, and slim was seen leaving town. This was not exactly butler talk, but he got the drift of my remarks.

I then asked my butler what other services he provides other than unpacking suitcases. He said,

“When you go out for dinner, I can arrange for a driver to pick you up.” It is not everybody who can have a butler and a driver. I decided to test him and asked him to arrange for a driver to pick me up promptly at 6:30. When 6:45 came and went without any trace of a driver, I hailed a cab.

I guess I am just going to have to live the rest of my life without the services of a butler.

band announced its concert, closing out the 2023 Summer series at Trancas, would be the final show with Goldsmith at the microphone.

“It was an incredible night!” local musician Andy Jackson said. “Lenny was at the top of his game, and people were kind of dancing and crying at the same time.”

Watkin shared his sentiments about the first Summer concert:

— but we’re bringing in some amazing guest vocalists to take over, including Michelle Wolf, a top session and recording artist for the last 25 years, and Daniel Paige, who is a local musician and protege of Doors’ guitarist Robby Krieger.”

Pausing to reflect, Watkin added, “Lenny will be with us during that concert in spirit — his influence is all over these songs.”

signing their home. What are your design influences?

My main influences are mid-Century Modern, including Mies Van Der Rohe, John Lautner, Richard Neutra, and of course Frank Lloyd Wright. I strongly believe that architectural heritage must be preserved. This is what gives a city or an area its identity, like Palm Springs or Santa Barbara.

Malibu was made for Mid-Century Modern: Space and light. I would certainly agree that Malibu suits Mid-Century Modern very well.

How many homes have you worked on since Woolsey? How many have been built?

I have been involved in over 70 projects since October 2018, 27 among them were fire rebuilds.

How many have been delayed? What advice might you have starting a project and when working with the planners and regulators of Malibu?

Like-for-like fire rebuilds were straightforward, especially when records of permits and plans were

found. But any new development in Malibu City is quite challenging. I would highly recommend deep due diligence before buying any property to verify that every requirement can be met.

What materials and measures do you utilize in designing homes in Malibu with the environment and fire protection in mind?

Regarding fire prevention in Wildland Urban Interface, I always consider two main areas.

1. Defense strategy: Before designating a building footprint, I would first look at the access and see if it fits the fire department requirements. Then, I would analyze the topography and aspect of the site. Are we located in a chimney or saddle?

Which Aspect? Is the topography aligned with the Santa Ana Wind? Could the driveway be used as a control line?

2. Material and Assembly: As part of the fire department requirement exposed materials must be fire-rated class A in Very High Hazard Fire Severity Zone. Designing Non-Vented attics limit the risk of ember cast. The right selection of windows is also

critical and can be the weakest point of a home. Also if the budget allows it, adding cement board under the plaster/stucco can make a huge difference.

I compiled a 16,000-plus word timeline and story on all that U2 guitarist The Edge went through to try and build five homes on Sweetwater Mesa. I call it “If You Want to Kiss the Sky, Better Learn How to Kneel.” Would you like to read it?

I did read it! I think it would make a great Netflix show, I was especially stunned by the result of the last appeal. (But I don’t want to spoil the story).

Malibu isn’t easy. My friend calls it “economic cleansing.” But if it was easy, it would be indistinguishable from Orange County, and who wants that? But it appears you are finding it rewarding. The whole process is time and money-consuming, which discourages families from building and favors the rise of spec homes.

Overall — what are your five favorite, most inspiring buildings/ houses in the world?

This is a tough question. I think to be inspiring, a house must fit its site, considering its constraints and advantages. The design must be uniform, not a patchwork of different styles, and without any useless ornaments.

What are your five favorite houses in Malibu you didn’t design?

• The Hunt House by Craig Ellwood

The Wave House by Harry Gesner

• Carbon Beach House by John Lautner

Richard Meier’s houses 747 Wing House by David Hertz

What are your five favorite houses in Malibu you did design or collaborate on?

I don’t play favorites. Which of your children do you love the most?

work ethic and he is a student who is academically, creatively, morally, and spiritually prepared to matriculate to high school.”

most fun to create.

“We parents absolutely love OLM art classes because the kids use creativity to express their thoughts in a beautiful way!” Yelena Palant said.

True that! For instance, little Sienna Malibu Amini, a second-grader, eagerly explained how she created a work emulating Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.”

“I looked at a picture of ‘Starry Night’ created by another student in the past and then, I used oil pastels to create twirls on the canvas,” Amini said. “Then, I used blue paint to paint over the whole thing and that’s how I created a blue sky!”

Smiling widely, OLM’s new principal, Elise Zimmerman, was thoroughly impressed by the art show and she shared her philosophy regarding how to challenge students in an academically rigorous, yet creative and supporting manner.

Zimmerman will not only serve as the school’s principal. She will also teach older students English.

“I am a very hands-on principal and if I step into the teaching environment and am in a classroom, I better know all students and their capabilities, which makes me a more effective principal,” she said.

Thus, like Petretti, Zimmerman will help to teach the students “where to look” as they pursue their academics, and in doing so, she will help them achieve their highest potential.

Zimmerman is not new to Malibu or to OLM.

“I used to attend Our Lady of Malibu when I was a student at Pepperdine on a full-ride tennis scholarship,” she said. “So, when I saw an opening at OLM, I was delighted to apply for the position and even more delighted when I was hired.”

Zimmerman looks forward to many more OLM art shows and to meeting parents and students as well.

“It will be a little strange being there at Trancas without Lenny

The New Old takes the stage at Trancas Lawn on Friday, May 24, starting at 6 p.m.

“The arts, as well as other extracurricular activities, combined with a solid academic curriculum, help students learn and helps to develop the whole, well-rounded, proficient student,” Zimmerman said. “Such a student is a confident learner with a great

“I’m a seven-day-a-week principal,” she said. “Parents can text or call me and I’ll respond within minutes.”

Zimmerman will assume her post as principal on July 1. friend and physician, Dr. Suzanne Donovan. Finally, late last year, Goldsmith received a diagnosis — he is suffering from Shy Drager Syndrome, also known as MSA, a rare disorder that affects the nervous system.  With his typical resilience, Goldsmith wrote a song about it called, “Until I’m Not.” At the end of last summer, the

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LENNY GOLDSMITH

A home designed by Dorian Bernard’s Resilient Design sits on a hill in Malibu. Courtesy of Website Hero

(From left) Liev Palant, Amelia Ellis, and Ashton Ellis pose next to their works at the Our Lady of Malibu School student art show. Contributed

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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, LAW OFFICE OF DUSTIN ROBINSON, P.C., DUSTIN ROBINSON, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/30/2024.

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: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/2024 MALIBU 105

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 24SMCP00221

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO Proposed Name: MADISON LAINE ZAGARINO-KELMENSON

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: 6/28/2024 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

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: APRIL 29, 2024

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court

PUB: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/2024 The Malibu Times MALIBU 106

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-03185-SMCA Title No. 2228032945-LL A.P.N. 2013-018-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Arleen R Frischman, a married woman as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Re-

LEGAL NOTICES

corded 05/29/2007 as Instrument No. 20071286657 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: : 06/12/2024 at 11:00

AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $297,465.36 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7758 Vicky Ave, West Hills, CA 91304 A.P.N.: 2013-018028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866539-4173 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-03185-SM-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-03185-SM-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 05/02/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 866-539-4173; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4816448 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024 MALIBU 102

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.

Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.

COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FEES WITHIN THE MALIBU GARBAGE DISTRICT

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR OTHERWISE HELD BY THE CITY, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE

CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. 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 City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.

Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director MALIBU 107

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-02185-US-CA

Title No. DEF-585454 A.P.N. 4442-001-015/4442-002-019

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/18/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Caroline Klebl, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/24/2020 as Instrument No. 20200341134 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: : 06/13/2024 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $188,592.07 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 20360 Paradise Ln, Topanga, CA 90290 A.P.N.: 4442-001-015/4442-002-019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the ordinance listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference. The ordinance will consider additional regulations for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems for single family homes with home occupation uses that increases the usage and strain on the OWTS by virtue of these uses.

Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.

HOME OCCUPATION USE ORDINANCE NO. XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MALIBU AMENDING SECTION 15.40.020 (DEFINITIONS); SECTION 15.40.050, (OWTS REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS); SECTION 15.40.080 (CUMULATIVE IMPACTS); SECTION 15.42.050 (WASTEWATER DESIGN FLOWS) SECTION 15.44.030 (OWTS OPERATING PERMIT REQUIREMENT); SECTION 15.44.040 (RENEWAL OF OWTS OPERATING PERMITS), AND SECTION 15.44.50 (OWTS INSPECTION AND OPERATING PERMIT CRITERIA) OF THE MALIBU MUNICIPAL CODE AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy at (310) 456-2489, ext. 229. 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 City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.

Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability

Publish Date: May 16, 2024 and May 23, 2024 MALIBU 109

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU CITY COUNCIL

The Malibu City Council will hold a public hearing on MONDAY, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on the item listed below in the Council Chambers at Malibu City Hall, located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, and via teleconference.

Public comment can be submitted ahead of the public hearing to citycouncil@malibucity.org for inclusion in the public record. To view and participate during the public hearing, please review the meeting agenda posted at MalibuCity.org/AgendaCenter and follow the directions for public participation.

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25

The City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 totals approximately $96.3 million. The proposed budget includes General Fund revenues of approximately $60.3 million and General Fund expenditures of approximately $72.3 million.

IF YOU CHALLENGE THE CITY COUNCIL’S ACTION IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-02185-US-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-02185-US-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 05/07/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4816629 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024 MALIBU 108

Director

OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY, EITHER AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Renée Neermann, Finance Manager, at (310) 456-2489, ext. 222. 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 City Council on, or before, the date of the meeting.

Renée Neermann, Finance Manager

Publish Date: May 16, 2024, and May 23, 2024 MALIBU 112

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR

NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION

Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3381

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.

NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY

Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3361

Notice is hereby given that the following parcels listed will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, by operation of law. The real property taxes and assessments on the parcels listed will have been defaulted five or more years, except for:

1. Nonresidential commercial parcels, as defined in R&TC Section 3691, which will have been defaulted for three or more years,

2. Parcels on which a nuisance abatement lien has been recorded, which will have been defaulted for three or more years.

The Tax Collector will record a Notice of Power to Sell unless the property taxes are paid in full or the property owner initiates an installment plan of redemption, as provided by law, prior to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on Friday, June 28, 2024, when the right to initiate an installment plan terminates. Thereafter, the only option to prevent the sale of the property at public auction is to pay the taxes in full.

The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the tax collector’s power to sell, but it terminates at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on the last business day before the scheduled auction of the property by the Tax Collector.

The Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office will furnish, upon request, information concerning making a payment in full or initiating an installment plan of redemption. Requests must be made at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, California 90012. For more information, please visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or contact us at (213) 974-2111.

The amount to redeem the property, in United States dollars and cents, is set forth in the listing opposite each parcel number. This amount includes all defaulted taxes, penalties, and fees that have accrued from the date of tax-default to the date of Friday, June 28, 2024.

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is

true and correct. Dated this 16 day of April 2024.

ELIZABETH BUENROSTRO GINSBERG

INTERIM

TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

The Assessor’s Identification Number, when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012.

The real property that is the subject of this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows:

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2021 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

1579 $547.24

SULIMAN, GEORGE AIN: 4438-024-007 1606 $16,017.30

READ, ROBERT T CO TR READ TRUONG TRUST AIN: 4448-007-075 1607 $8,748.02

PERRY, BRIAN R AIN: 4448-024-020 1618 $10,605.97

LAURENZE, MARCELA C AIN: 4457-011-016 1619 $33,885.25

NAVARRETE, KELLER SITUS:4831 LATIGO CANYON RD

MALIBU CA 90265-2809 AIN: 4460-001-015 1620 $31,509.61

NEJAD, PEGAH S SITUS:27314 WINDING WAY MALIBU CA 90265-4478 AIN: 4460-003-010 1621 $15,387.71

HESEKER, OLIVER AND MELANIE AIN: 4461-009-011 1622 $8,140.27

HESEKER, OLIVER AND MELANIE AIN: 4461-009-012 1624 $16,664.12

MALIBU SEA BREEZE LP ET AL TATUM, ZANE AIN: 4461-027-024 1625 $3,562.90

MCGUIRE, JOHN T AIN: 4462-012-014 1626 $2,429.27

MALIBU SEA BREEZE LLP AIN: 4464-010-002 1627 $2,597.16

PERRY, BRIAN AIN: 4464-014-011 1628 $5,273.17

MALIBU GARDENS CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSN INC AIN: 4467-035-066

1631 $242,879.06

BERTINELLI, VALERIE TR CARVIN DECD TRUST C/O C/O CITY NATIONAL BANK AIN: 4470-024-062

1632 $19,104.85

MORO, HECTOR AIN: 4472-026-003 1633 $7,043.06

MURPHY, DAVID K AIN: 4472-031-012 1634 $8,263.11

SCHMIDT, HENRY W JR AIN: 4473-006-019

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2019 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019

1623 $7,714.09

BRENTWOOD LAND LLC AIN: 4461-010-005

1629 $26,435.38

EVERETT, JOSEPH A SITUS:29239 HEATHERCLIFF RD NO

1 MALIBU CA 90265-4175 AIN: 4468-010-048

1630 $21,718.59

TABAN, ASHER AND MANIJ TRS ASHER AND MANIJ TABAN TRUST SITUS:5396 HORIZON DR MALIBU CA 90265-3738 AIN: 4469-006-015

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2016 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 1635 $947.98

ANTONUCCI, CHRIS AND ANTONUCCI, JANE D.B.A. C/O OHANA DEVELOPMENT COMSITUS:4750 AVENIDA

DEL MAR MALIBU CA 90265-2510 AIN: 4473-010-022 CN106895 524 May 23,30, 2024 MALIBU 114

2024080694

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS

AS:

applicable): Registered Owner(s): 1. THE MISSION I’M POSSIBLE 4774 PARK GRANADA SUITE 8622, CALABASAS, CA 91372

Applicant: Luis Tena Design

Owner: Eric Huynh

Appealable to: City Council and California Coastal Commission

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA

1. FOSTER WARRIORS

4774 PARK GRANADA SUITE 8622, CALABASAS, CA 91372, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if

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: 09/2023

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, THE MISSION I’M POSSIBLE, GREGORY BRAKE, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/15/2024.

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: 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MALIBU PLANNING COMMISSION

The Malibu Planning Commission will hold public hearings on MONDAY, June 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA and via teleconference on the projects identified below.

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 23-026 AND VARIANCE NO. 24-011 - An application for a new water well to service a new single-family residence that could not obtain water service from Los Angeles County Waterworks District 29; the application includes a variance for encroachment into an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area buffer

Location: 5801 Foxview Drive

APN: 4470-004-022

Zoning: Rural Residential, Five-Acre (RR-5)

Applicant: Amit Apel Design Inc.

Owner: Monica B. Bagramyan

Appealable to: City Council

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA

Guidelines Section 15303(d)

Application Filed: April 26, 2023

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

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-005 - An application for a short-term tow yard on the lower parking lot of the Malibu Middle and High School campus to store impounded vehicles from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays from Saturday, May 25, 2024, to Monday, September 2, 2024; including temporary gates, fencing, signage, a kiosk, and portable tables and chairs; no outdoor lighting is proposed

Location: 30215 Morning View Drive

APNs: 4469-017-900 and 4469-018-903

Zoning: Institutional (I)

Applicant: City of Malibu

Owner: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Appealable to: City Council

Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e) Application Filed: April 29, 2024

Case Planner: Alexander da Silva, Assistant Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 314 adasilva@malibucity.org

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-WOOLSEY FIRE NO. 23-007 AND VARIANCE NO. 23-033 - An application to allow for installation of a new onsite wastewater treatment system and 1,730 square feet of landscaping; including a variance to allow the installation of the dispersal field within the required Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area buffer

Location: 28904 Verde Mesa Lane

APN: 4467-018-030

Zoning: Rural Residential, Five-Acre (RR-5)

Guidelines Sections 15303(d) and 15304(b)

Application Filed: February 10, 2022

Case Planner: Aakash Shah, Contract Planner (310) 456-2489, extension 385 ashah@malibucity.org

For the projects 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 these proposed projects and found that they are listed among the classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the projects are 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 these projects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).

A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing for the projects. All persons wishing to address the Commission regarding these matters 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 246.

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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 24SMCP00245

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: EAMON CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: EAMON CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name:EAMON CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN Proposed Name: EAMON CHRISTOPHER KENNELLY 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: 7/19/2024 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: K

The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

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: MAY 20, 2024

HON. LAWRENCE CHO, Judge of the Superior Court

DAVID W. SLAYTON Executive Officer/Clerk of Court PUB: 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/2024 The Malibu Times

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The Waves duo of junior Savannah Broadus and senior Janice Tjen win their match

The Pepperdine Waves women’s tennis team’s season ended in the semifinals of the NCAA Championships at the Greenwood Family Tennis Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on May 18. However, members of the squad took to the court at the same locale in the NCAA Singles and Doubles tournaments earlier this week.

The sixth-seeded Waves were beaten 4-0 by the Georgia Bulldogs, seeded seventh, in the match before the championship game. Pepperdine downed Michigan, seeded third, 4-1, the day before.

The Bulldogs won the doubles point with victories on courts two and three over the Pepperdine tandems of senior Nikki Redelijk and freshman Vivian Yang and graduate students Anna Campana and Lisa Zaar. The Waves duo of junior Savannah Broadus and senior Janice Tjen won their match.

Georgia won the first four sets in singles play. Zaar and Redelijk were the only Waves that won their first sets. Yang and Tjen did force their matchups to third sets before being defeated. Broadus and Campana were also downed in singles.

Pepperdine was dominant in their win over Michigan. Broadus and Tjen won their doubles match 6-2 and Redelijk and Yang won their matchup 6-3 to give their squad the doubles point.

Tjen won her singles matchup 6-2, 7-5; Broadus won her contest 6-4. 6-2; and Yang was a 6-2, 6-3 victor.

SPORTS

Pepperdine misses the cut by four strokes; Lauren Gomez is top Wave, finishing 41st in the field Pepperdine women’s tennis loses

The Waves have qualified for the NCAA tournament semifinals twice since 2021. The team ended this season with a 21-7 record.

Broadus, the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and an All-American, began play in the NCAA Singles Tournament on Monday with a match against

Syracuse’s Miyuka Kimoto. Zaar, who has qualified for the NCAA Singles Championship three times, faced Andejala Skrobonja of San Diego State on Monday. Zaar is a two-time singles All-American. Zaar and Broadus are 9-16 seeds in the tournament.

Tjen, earned an at-large bid in the competition. She faced DJ Bennett of Auburn. Tjen has qualified for the tournament three times.

Tjen and Broadus were admitted to the NCAA Doubles Tournament as a number two seed, but they moved up to a top seed after North Carolina’s Reese Brantmeier

suffered a season-ending injury, which took her and her partner out of the tournament. Broadus and Tjen began the event on Tuesday with a match against California’s Hannah Viller Moeller and Mao Mushika. The Waves pair beat the California duo three times this season before the tournament contest.

Waves women’s golf concludes season in NCAA Championships

The squad was one of 15 teams that missed the cut at the NCAA Division I Championships on the Omni La Costa North Course in Carlsbad. Pepperdine finished the event with a score of 893 (291-299-303).

Lauren Gomez, a junior, shot even par in the second and third rounds of the tournament and finished 41st. She was the top finishing Wave. Gomez scored 221 (72-77-72) and led Pepperdine with 10 birdies.

The Pepperdine Waves women’s golf team fell four strokes short of continuing their season on May 19.

Pepperdine’s Kaleiya Romero, a senior, and Yingzhi Zhu, a sophomore, tied for 71st. Romero scored 225 (74-78-73) and Zhu scored 225 (72-73-80).

Romero had seven birdies in the tournament, while Zhu had eight.

Senior Lion Higo scored 227 (73-76-78) and tied for 86th. In the last round, she shot par on the last eight bogeyless holes. She tied for fourth in the field in par scoring. She shot for par on 40 of 54 holes.

Jeneath Wong, a sophomore, placed 140th with a score of 237 (78-73-86).

Pepperdine won the West Coast Conference Championships in April and placed fifth in the NCAA East Lansing Regional earlier this month to advance to the championships.

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Pepperdine’s Savannah Broadus (left) and Janice Tjen (center) win their doubles match in the Waves’ 4-0 loss to Georgia in the NCAA women’s tennis team semifinals, and will be the top-seeded team in the

Doubles Tournament.

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Lauren Gomez led Pepperdine in the NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, shot an even-par 221 over three rounds and finished 41st. Photo by Sarah Otteman