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City Asks to Halt Summer Election Petition for writ filed with the California Court of Appeals. By Sam Catanzaro

A conceptual plan of the Civic Center Multipurpose Sports Field recently approved by the California Coastal Commission.

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New Park Coming to SM Civic Center Multipurpose Sports Field Scores Big at the Coastal Commission. By Staff Writer Last week, the Civic Center Multipurpose Sports Field’s Coastal Development Permit application (CDP) was unanimously approved by the California Coastal Commission. Field supporters had generated over 125 pages of pro-field public correspondence, including letters of unqualified support from State Senator Ben Allen, the School Board and many other elected and civic leaders. Numerous community members provided public testimony or came to the meeting to show support, including representatives from Santa Monica College, the Recreation & Parks Commission, neighborhood groups, sports organizations and Santa Monica High School. “A field in our Civic Center to serve

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thousands of children and adults was worth the two-plus decades of exhausting advocacy by a determined community,” said Recreation & Parks Commissioner Maryanne LaGuardia, a leader of the effort since the mid-nineties. The City has three conditions to comply with in connection with receiving the CDP, but City Staff have assured field supporters that compliance will not be an issue and will not slow down the time-to-field. The first two conditions involve the City developing and implementing a parking and transportation demand management plan, reporting data annually to Coastal for five years and restricting the number of parking permits issued at the Civic Center. The third condition, imposed at the meeting by the Coastal Commissioners as the result of public correspondence and testimony, is a commemoration of the Belmar Triangle community, which was one of Santa Monica’s African-American neighborhoods before it was razed in the 1940s and 1950s to create the Civic Center area and the Civic Auditorium. “Learning that history, the taking of homes and businesses from a minority community, has always helped cement and fuel our com-

mitment to ensure that this long-promised field becomes a reality and that the Civic Center area remains one of public and not of private use” said Ann Hoover, Co-Chair of Santa Monica High School PTSA’s Civic Center Task Force. “The field has always been the right thing to do for all the kids in our town, for SAMOHI, and for our Civic Center”, said Jaleh Mirhashemi, co-founder and Chair Emeritus of the Task Force. Former Recreation & Parks Commission Chair, Phil Brock echoed that sentiment: “I am excited that all the residents who helped in this quest for more open space will see SAMOHI students and kids from all over our community on that field beginning in 2020”. The next major step in the process will be for City Council to award the construction contract in June 2019, followed by the anticipated groundbreaking of the project in August 2019. “This was the biggest hurdle for fast-tracking the sports field,” said City Manager Rick Cole. “We’re excited about inviting everyone to the groundbreaking this summer.” According to the City, this $8 million project is set to be complete in July 2020.

The City of Santa Monica is asking the California Court of Appeals to rule that the city does not need to hold a special election this summer to choose a new City Council. Under a judge’s recent ruling, as of August 15, the current sitting members of Santa Monica City Council will be serving illegally in contempt of the court. The current council was elected in an at-large election, which the court has ruled is discriminatory towards Latino voters, and has ordered the city to switch to district-based elections. The case, Pico Neighborhood Association, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, filed by plaintiffs Pico Neighborhood Association, Maria Loya and Advocates for Malibu Public Schools alleges that Santa Monica’s at-large election system dilutes Latino voting power in violation of the CVRA and discriminates

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Hargitay. In 1967, Hargitay and her three brothers were involved in a horrific car accident that took the life of their mother, a tragic event that changed Hargitay’s life forever. After roles in several television series like “ER,” “Baywatch,” and “Falcon Crest,” Hargitay landed both her biggest role and Golden Globe win for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television SeriesDrama in 1999 as Olivia Benson in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” With 35 nominations and 11 wins, including 8 People’s Choice Awards, Hargitay is one of Hollywood’s hardest working actresses. In 2004, Hargitay founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse through programs centered on healing, education, and advocacy. Over ten years later, the Joyful Heart Foundation has raised more than $32 million and received $117 million in contributions and donations, reaching over 18,500 victims in the process.

By Keldine Hull From rock legends to famous photographers, and everyone else in between, there is no shortage of talent in Santa Monica. While Hollywood may be the entertainment capital of the world, Santa Monica’s unique and eclectic community has fostered the growth and evolution of many different types of artists throughout time. In honor of Women’s History Month, we acknowledge Santa Monica raised women who have made a profound impact in entertainment while dedicating their lives to helping others. Jamie Lee Curtis The daughter of Hollywood icons, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, scream queen legend Jamie Lee Curtis was born in Santa Monica on November 22, 1958. Following in her mother’s famous footsteps, Curtis landed her first big screen roll in 1978 as Laurie Strode in the cult classic, “Halloween.” The horror franchise catapulted Curtis into superstardom as did roles in

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“Trading Places” and “A Fish Called Wanda.” Nearly 20 years after her cinematic debut, Curtis received the Best Actress in a Comedy/ Musical Golden Globe for her performance in 1994’s “True Lies,” and has showed no signs of slowing down, reprising her role as Laurie in 2018’s “Halloween.” Just as impressive as her career in entertainment is her commitment to children and women in need. Curtis is a well- known supporter of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, supported the opening of a new inpatient facility in 2011, and has written over 10 children’s books, including “Is There Really a Human Race” and “Tell Me Again About the Night I was Born.” All books were published by HarperCollins. Curtis also serves as host for “Dream Halloween,” an annual event that supports the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation. Curtis also lent a helping hand to Venice based Women in Recovery, a non- profit organization that offers rehabilitation for women in need.

Susan Olsen Susan Olsen was born in Santa Monica on August 14, 1961. While she may not have been born into a family a Hollywood legends, her TV family was one of the most famous in entertainment history. At only 14 months, Olsen was the hardest working baby in entertainment, landing spots in several commercials. From 1969 to 1974, Olsen played the role of the adorable Cindy Brady and youngest member of the Brady clan in the hit series, “The Brady Bunch.” She would go on to reprise her role in

“The Brady Kids,” “The Brady Bunch Variety Show” and “The Brady Girls Get Married.” Beyond her other talents and endeavors as an artist, designer, and talk show host for KLSX, Olsen is also a staunch animal- welfare advocate. In addition, Olsen promotes awareness for Asperger Syndrome and migraine- headaches. Hoping to help others experiencing similar issues, Olsen has been very public about her personal struggles with migraines as well as her son Michael’s struggles with Autism.

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Pedestrians First in Santa Monica A look at the LPI intersections. By Keldine Hull As one of the most walkable communities in Southern California, Santa Monica puts a great deal of focus on pedestrian safety, adapting different methods to reduce injuries and fatalities. In February 2017, the first Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) was implemented along Lincoln Boulevard south of the freeway. Just over two years later, there are now roughly 50 LPIs with plans for 6 more. According to the City of Santa Monica Planning and Community Development Department (PCD), LPIs give pedestrians a three-to-seven second head start when entering an intersection, enhancing visibility, and maintaining their right- of- way over turning vehicles. LPIs have been proven to reduce pedestrian-vehicle collisions by approximately 60 percent. Intersections with LPIs include Olympic Drive and Ocean Avenue, Olympic Drive and Main Street, Lincoln Boulevard and Marine Street, Lincoln Boulevard and Ashland Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard and Pearl Street among many others. Volunteer-run organizations like Santa Monica Spoke work with the community,

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partner organizations and the local government to help create a safer environment not only for cyclists, but for pedestrians as well. According to Santa Monica Spoke Director Cynthia Rose, LPIs have had a positive impact on pedestrian safety within the community. “LPIs give pedestrians an advance to get into the crosswalk so that vehicle drivers have a better chance of seeing

the pedestrians and eliminating conflict. LPIs are a proven tool in increasing safety, and it seems like the feedback we’re getting is that people really like them and that they do feel they get a better sense of safety. It’s a good first step.” Santa Monica Spoke, founding chapter of the Los Angeles County Bike Coalition, was founded in 2009. According to Rose,

“Our mission is to make our community safer. We want to protect our most vulnerable road users. So we’ve been working within the community, helping inform and giving input, and leading community outreach. Our emphasis is safety for everyone and to make our community healthier, safer, and more sustainable.” Improvements for pedestrian safety are part of the Pedestrian Action Plan (PAP), adopted by City Council to eradicate injuries and fatalities under a Vision Zero strategy that focuses on zero pedestrian fatalities. According to the Santa Monica PCD, the City has reduced speed limits, installed pedestrian scrambles Downtown, and converted over 1,200 pedestrian traffic lights to a countdown style. Rose adds, “Because of Vision Zero, most cities know what their high injury corridors are. I focus mostly in Santa Monica. There is a heat map of our high injury corridors. Wilshire Boulevard is one of them. The city the has a grant right now, and they’re doing a safety study on Wilshire Boulevard to see what sort of things we can do to improve safety on that street. Along with the City’s commitment to Vision Zero, that’s one more step and one more tool that we’ll use to hopefully make our streets safer and more enjoyable for everyone.” To learn more about Santa Monica Spoke, including upcoming events, visit: https://smspoke.org

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City Recognized for Min. Wage Efforts By Staff Writer

This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recognized City of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office and the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs for their commitment to minimum wage outreach and enforcement. City Attorney Lane Dilg attended the meeting to accept the scroll and shared, “In Santa Monica, we are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive community, and a business environment characterized by honest work and fair pay. We’re grateful to DCBA for their partnership, and we look forward to continued efforts to ensure that an honest day’s work in our City is always paid an honest and fair wage.” In 2016, Santa Monica contracted with DCBA to enforce our local Minimum Wage Ordinance. That partnership has resulted in the prosecutions of two hotel gift shops, a major hotel, and a janitorial company. Over the last year and a half, there has been exten-

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A portion of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and California Incline in Santa Monica was shut down Monday due to police activity after a man attempted to break into a home, set the house on fire, before jumping onto the roof of an adjacent building. All southbound lanes on PCH were closed from the California Incline, and the number one lane was closed northbound on

PCH to California Incline. According to Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Lieutenant Saul Rodriguez, police received a call for service this morning regarding a man who was attempting to break into a home near the 1300 block of PCH. In addition, the suspect tried to set a portion of the house on fire. When SMPD officers arrived on the scene, the suspect fled to a roof of an adjacent building. Police proceeded to take the suspect into custody while the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) remained on the scene to put the fire out that the suspect had started. According to Rodriguez, the fire damage was minor, and the closures should were lifted within an hour.

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Coastal Commission approves environmental justice policy to increase coastal protections for Californians. By Staff Writer

The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a landmark environmental justice policy to help ensure equitable access to clean, healthy, and accessible coastal environments for communities disproportionately overburdened by pollution. “Equity demands more. Over the last five years, the commission has questioned whether we are doing enough to provide access for all to our beaches, a right guaranteed under the California constitution,” said Environmental Justice Commissioner Effie Turnbull-Sanders. “Achieving true equity requires us to first understand and own our history of disenfranchisement; then, work diligently and deliberately to create full and inclusive participation in process, policy and benefits. Now the real work begins.” The commission adopted the policy on Friday, March 8 at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles. Since 1999, California has passed a series of bills advancing the concept of environmental justice, which

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permitting decisions. The law also required then Gov. Jerry Brown to appoint an environmental justice commissioner, who is currently Turnbull-Sanders. The environmental justice commissioner helps guide the agency in its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, as well as its pursuit of a more expansive approach to coastal access. The commission developed the policy with the input of more than 100 environmental justice groups, California Native American tribes, conservation organizations and individual stakeholders. The policy went through multiple revisions in response to public feedback. Friday’s meeting was the fourth public hearing. The document includes a policy statement,

implementation plan and a statement of principles to help guide staff and commissioners. Topics include climate change, coastal access, housing, tribal concerns, local government, accountability and transparency, participation in the process and more. The implementation plan calls for the agency to develop environmental justice advocates in every major unit and budget requests to bolster staff hiring, retention and training, Other changes include holding a quarterly conference call between environmental justice stakeholders and the agency’s executive director, scheduling items with significant environmental justice implications close to affected marginalized communities when legal deadlines allow, and encouraging local governments to amend their local coastal programs and other long-range development plans to address environmental justice. “Environmental justice is at the heart of what the commission has strived to do for 45 years, but until we can extend that mission to marginalized communities throughout California, we will never achieve the Coastal Act’s vision,” said commission Chair Dayna Bochco. “This new policy will help us keep that promise.” Established in 1972 by a voter initiative, the commission has a mandate to protect and preserve the California coast for current and future generations by regulating development with local government. Under the new policy, in addition to traditional Coastal Act considerations, the agency can now consider the impacts of a proposed project on an underserved community. For example, if an electrical plant was proposed in the city of Oxnard, the agency could look how this might affect this community already overburdened by industrial development. The State Lands Commission recently passed an environmental justice policy and the Coastal Conservancy and the Bay Area Conservation and Development Commission are also working on similar policies. In addition, the Attorney General’s office recently added an environmental justice unit and 18 state agencies have sent teams to Sacramento for intense ongoing racial equity training with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity. “The development of this policy has been such a humbling and inspiring journey for us all at the agency,” said Executive Director Jack Ainsworth. “It’s the future of this agency and, frankly, the right thing to do.”

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Thanks, Village of Field Warriors worked in the trenches to mention by name. Everyone contributed. Ultimately it took priority action by Public Works, Planning, and Community and Cultural Services and the City Manager, pursuant to a unanimous Council directive, along with a thousand or more vocal community members to get us to this point — a scheduled groundbreaking in August!. We all know what Yogi Berra said: “It ain’t over till it’s over.” And while it isn’t over yet, it certainly looks like the finish line is in place. Perhaps we should have those young AYSO coaches who asked for more field space so many years ago who now play on the Santa Monica Old Stars Over 60 team take the field for the inaugural game.

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That huge gust of wind you felt one rainy afternoon last week wasn’t a gust of wind at all. It was the collective sigh of relief from supporters when the Coastal Commission granted a Coastal Development Permit for the building of the Civic Center multi-purpose sports field. I don’t know how many Coastal Commission votes conclude with a round of applause from the audience, but that’s what followed all the exhaling. 20plus years ago, when residents began their serious push to get this field, it was inconceivable that it would take so long to get this far. It is a history replete with heroes and villains, lots of drama, and dogged determination. Could anyone have imagined that here in greener-than-thou, healthy- outdoor-wellbeing-promoting, family-and-education-friendly Santa Monica, a city that has declared war on the use of personal automobiles, it would take over two decades to even begin to replace an ugly, underused, asphalt parking lot with a much needed and wanted athletic field? Go figure, or as SNL character Roseanne Roseannadanna was wont to say: “If it’s not one thing, it’s another.” The concept of a field in the Civic Center was raised throughout the early and mid1990s. Sports groups were promised they would be taken care of at the Civic Center when their request for a field in the redesign of Virginia Park was denied. When the first Civic Center Working group submitted its proposal, there was no field in it. And so began the adventures in the activism of a whole bunch of good people demanding the field that was promised to the youth of our city. Adorable children dressed in soccer uniforms and their doting, sports-loving parents pleaded with City Council for the playing field. Not wanting Council to overlook the value to the field-poor high school across the street, the marching band joined the already noisy group in Council Chambers. Mario Fonda-Bonardi, an AYSO coach with a day job as an architect, showed up with drawings showing how and where the field belonged. In July 2002, City Council directed staff to put a field in the plans! The Field Sports Advisory Council and the Recreation and Parks Commission rejoiced. Local columnist Frank Gruber, in 2003 column and later in his 2009 book, Urban Worrier, treated the field as both an asset and a given: “(S)omeday there will be a big park with a soccer field at the corner of Pico and Fourth, ensuring lots of people on weekends.” Ultimately, the Civic Center Specific Plan was codified in 2005 with the field firmly in place. And then stuffhappened — lots of it. Over the years the finish line kept moving — from funding issues caused by the loss of Redevelopment money, to futile attempts to reconfigure the high school campus to accommodate another field, to perceived disinterest among the

Guest Columnist Maryanne LaGuardia is a Santa Monica Recreation & Parks Commissioner, a longtime community activist and a member of the California Bar. We thank Maryanne for her contribution this week. By Maryanne LaGuardia J.D. for SMart (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) Thane Roberts, Architect, Robert H. Taylor AIA, Ron Goldman FAIA, Architect, Dan Jansenson, Architect, Building and Fire-Life Safety Commission, Samuel Tolkin Architect, Mario Fonda-Bonardi, AIA, Planning Commissioner, Phil Brock, Santa Monica Arts Commission. For previous articles see www. santamonicaarch.wordpress.com/writing

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The lot near Pico Boulevard and 4th Street that will house the future multipurpose sports field.

city staff, to the tripling in size of the ECLS which necessarily reduced the size of the “big park , to the Civic Auditorium falling on hard times and its ultimate closure. And still, the field supporters persisted... bringing out different groups of adorable children in uniforms and their assorted doting parents because the kids who originally came to Council had grown up, gone to college and were now practicing law and medicine and so on and having kids of their own. More sports joined the throng seeking field space. Lacrosse and rugby were growing exponentially. High school kids had to walk to John Adams to practice and play because there were so many sports needing the high school’s one field at the same time. Adults needed playing space, too, as evidenced by the city’s wildly successful adult soccer league and the proliferation of adult lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, and rugby players. In 2103 the city convened the Civic Working Group (CWG), ostensibly to examine revitalizing the auditorium and surrounding area, including considering commercial development (hotels and office buildings). Viewed by the field supporters as an assassination attempt when it was disclosed that CWG members were told they could ignore the inclusion of the field in the Civic Center Specific Plan, newblue breath flowed into option FOUR PMS 2746 UP the field supporters. Their activism took the playing field off life support and into the forefront once again. With just one field friend on the CWG, Recreation and Parks Commission Chair Phil Brock, the community rallied the troops to let the CWG know neither interest nor need had waned and they were committed to doing battle if necessary. This is not to say the intentions of the CWG were not good (well, except for the part about commercial development on public land) and that the Civic Auditorium remains to be restored/revitalized, but that the field issue had long since been decided, the need for the field had increased, and it was time to deliver. Intense activism spearheaded by FSAC members and the dynamic PTSA Civic Cen-

ter Task Force resulted in City Council voting unanimously in February 2016 to reaffirm its commitment to the field and direct the staff to give it priority. Ultimately the field was designed, funded, and sent out for construction bids. Elected officials and civic leaders, SMMUSD, SMC, Neighborhood Council, and a host of individuals supported the field before the Coastal Commission. There are too many in the community who

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Court Upholds City’s Homeshare Ban Santa Monica prevails over Airbnb and HomeAway. By S am C atanzaro The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this week affirmed the City of Santa Monica’s Home-Sharing Ordinance in the face of a challenge brought by Airbnb and Homeaway.com. This ruling confirms the City’s right to regulate home sharing in order to protect its limited housing stock for residents. The district court and now a unanimous panel of three Ninth Circuit judges have agreed that the City’s Home-Sharing Ordinance is a lawful housing and rental regulation with the “central and significant goal” of preserving the City’s “housing stock and preserving the quality and nature of residential neighborhoods.” “We are thrilled to have confirmation from the Ninth Circuit that our balanced approach to home sharing is working at a time when housing and affordability continue to challenge the region,” said Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis. “This is a big win for Santa Monica residents and our residential neighborhoods.” This decision affirms the district court’s dismissal of AirBnB and HomeAway’s ar-

Airbnb’s San Franciso headquarters.

gument that the City’s Home-Sharing Ordinance violated the Communications Decency Act and the First Amendment. “The Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office is pleased that the Ninth Circuit has unanimously upheld the City’s Home-Sharing Ordinance. This critical local law prevents residences in our community from being converted into de facto hotels; it protects affordable housing and it helps residents stay in their homes. As the Ninth

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Circuit itself has said, the Communications Decency Act does not ‘create a lawless noman’s land on the internet,” said City Attorney Lane Dilg. In a statement, Airbnb responded to the ruling by saying that the decision will hurt middle and working class families who rely on home-sharing as a source of income. “Airbnb sought to work with the City of Santa Monica on a solution that ensures working and middle-class families who

want to visit the coast can find an affordable place to stay. Despite our efforts, the city insisted on an approach that was out of step with progress across the country,” Airbnb said. The company went on to point out that in cities such as Santa Barbara, New York and Miami courts have invalidated municipalities’ home-sharing bans. Santa Monica has some of the strictest home-share regulations in the United States, outlawing rentals of whole houses to tourists and travelers for under 30 days. In addition, vacation-rental hosts in Santa Monica can only rent individual rooms to guests and must be present in the residence throughout the entire stay. In court, Airbnb and HomeAway/VRBO contended that the Santa Monica law, which also required the companies to services regulate their websites, violated their free speech rights under the First Amendment and the Community Decency Act, which protects web service providers from liability for content on their websites. While the ruling this week only will have immediate impacts in Santa Monica, both Airbnb and Homeaway told the court during the trial that they feared that this litigation will spur copycat lawsuits nationwide. The City was represented in this case by attorneys from the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office.

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Firefighters Using the Right Stuff? TOM ELIAS Mirror Columnist

It’s pretty clear to anyone who’s watched firefighters try to control the massive blazes bedeviling California over the last two years that they have the right stuff. But questions have arisen over whether they are using all the right stuff. The maker of a rival firefighting substance has cried foul over an exclusive contract between suppliers of Phos-Chek fire retardant fluids and the state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as CalFire. That pact sees the state use no long-term fire retardant other than Phos-Chek, a highly visible pinkish-red fluid dropped from air tankers onto fast-moving flames. Phos-Chek, produced by the St. Louis-based ICL Performance Products in Ontario, CA and Moreland, ID, slows fires and can steer them, but doesn’t put them out. With ingredients including ammonium polyphosphate and attapulgus clay, it is toxic to most fish; firefighters must try to avoid spills into rivers and creeks. It is the only

long-term fire retardant recommended by the U.S. Forest Service. CalFire pays just under $3 per gallon for Phos-Check, about $47,000 per full load for a Boeing 747 tanker, a total of $28.4 million last year. But backers of the less toxic competitor Pyrocool maintain their product is better, partly because it actually extinguishes fires, partly because it is cheaper at about 17 cents per gallon and partly because of its lower toxicity. It won a major federal Environmental Protection Agency safety award in 1998. “We’ve been trying for at least 10 years to get CalFire to use our product,” says Pyrocool CEO Robert Tinsley, a resident of the San Francisco suburb Brentwood. “With these devastating fires, you’d think they’d take a look at something else that has credentials.” In fact, some California locales have used Pyrocool, including the University of California’s Davis campus and the cities of San Rafael and El Centro. It’s also been employed by the federal bureaus of Land Management and Indian Affairs, British Petroleum and the U.S. Navy and Air Force. But CalFire won’t try it because it’s not on the approved list of the U.S. Forest Ser-

vice. “We don’t do the testing; they do,” says Scott McLean, CalFire spokesman. “We’re very comfortable following the USFS lead.” CalFire does not have a chemicals testing lab, relying on the USFS, whose own lab is not accredited. Meanwhile, the Forest Service won’t certify Pyrocool because it failed a safety test almost 20 years ago. In that episode, Pyrocool says it provided two drums of its product to the USFS. One passed, the other failed as too corrosive of magnesium-based substances. Pyrocool refuses to pay for a USFS retest, maintaining the Forest Service lab is unaccredited and unreliable, unable to duplicate results. The USFS said in an email its wildfire products lab is not accredited because “there is no legal requirement” for that. Tinsley offered to let CalFire test Pyrocool at an accredited lab in California, at company expense. But McLean said in an email that “Due to being a state agency, we cannot honor the offer by Pyrocool to have another lab test their product specifically for CalFire.” McLean also said CalFire is not sure Pyrocool (like Phos-Check, a mix of water with a base concentrate) would stay in solution in an air tanker. But Pyrocool officials recount a January

2017 case where during raging wildfires in Chile, the Walmart-linked Walton Family Foundation paid to send a 747 loaded with Pyrocool in solution to the rescue of the city of Llico, which was threatened with the same fate suffered last year by Paradise, Calif. When it arrived and made several drops, disaster was averted. Tinsley also cites the case of the oil tanker Nassia, burning in the Bosporus Strait near Istanbul, where the Lloyds of London insurance consortium estimated flames would burn at least 12 days. A salvage firm dropped a helicopter load of Pyrocool and the fire was out in 20 minutes. No one can be sure Pyrocool or some other product would do better than Phos-Chek against California wildfires. But given CalFire’s inability to stop recent big fires, it’s an open question whether this state’s very capable firefighters are getting the right stuff to do their job well. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, "The Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It," is now available in a soft cover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, visit www.californiafocus.net

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against Latino voters in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution. In a ruling released February 15, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette M. Palazuelos ordered that all future elections for seats on the Santa Monica City Council be based on a seven-district map drawn by an expert for the plaintiffs and that the City hold a special election this summer for all seven seats on the Santa Monica City Council using this new district map. Judge Palazuelos’ ruling prohibits anybody not elected in a district election from serving on City Council beyond August 15, 2019. On February 21, Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously to appeal this ruling before filing an ex parte application requesting a mandatory stay on the prohibition of Council members from serving after August 15. In her March 6 ruling, however, Judge Palazuelos denied this request, maintaining that any Council member serving after August 15, will be doing so in contempt of the law. On Friday, March 8, attorneys for the City submitted a petition for writ form to the California Court of Appeals requesting a stay on the ruling that bars current council members from serving after August 15. Under California law, injunctive relief is automatically stayed upon the taking of an appeal for mandatory orders, while prohibitory orders are not granted relief. Theodore Boutrous, one of the attorneys representing

the City, wrote in the petition to the appeals court that the barring of Council members serving after August 15, while prohibitory by nature, is mandatory in effect. “It requires the City to strip its current Council members of their elected positions, scrap an at-large election system that has been in place for more than seven decades, and hold an election this summer under a brand-new, court-imposed district-based system,” Boutrous wrote. “The City respectfully requests that this Court issue a writ of supersedeas in a corrective capacity, confirming that paragraph 9 of the trial court’s judgment is a mandatory injunction and was automatically stayed by the City’s filing of its notice of appeal.” Paragraph 9 refers to the section of Judge Palazuelos’ ruling that prohibits the current council from serving after August 15. “If the Court of Appeal has not stayed this case, that Council is sitting there illegally after August 15,” said Rex Parris, an attorney representing the plaintiffs. “Everything they do after that would be void… putting them at a terrible risk.” If a stay is not granted, the window of time in which the City would be able to hold a special election is narrow. According to Denise Anderson-Warren, City Clerk, to have a new council seated by August 15, the City would need to hold a special election no later than Tuesday, July 30 since the City holds elections on Tuesdays and the County of Los Angeles needs approximately ten days after the election to carry out an official canvas of votes. California law requires between 113 to 127 days’ notice before holding an election, and

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“Captain Marvel” Another Success for Marvel Universe BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole People were lined up last Friday to see this movie, the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story follows a comic book storyline from 1971 about a war between two extraterrestrial races. A female, Brie Larson, is the star, rather than a male as you might expect. The movie has been long in development, beginning as early as 2013. Larson was announced as the lead in 2016. She trained intensely for nine months in fight skills. Producers were concerned that she might be realistically too young to portray an air force pilot, so they consulted experts who reassured them that skilled fliers reach their greatest abilities in their late 2os to early ’30s. Larson is 29. The film is skillfully directed by Anna Boden, a seasoned film and TV writer/editor/director, teamed with Ryan Fleck, writer/cinematographer/director. The two often work together. Most of the film’s environment is dark and mysterious, so when flashes of light do appear, they are stunning. It’s a very well crafted superhero thriller. The editing and special effects are seamless and

flow together well. The fight and battle scenes are not overdone as they are in many superhero films. A lot happens in this story, including the introduction of a new character, and the narrative is handled well. Larson does a great job of showing the arc of her character’s personality as she grows from a girl trying to fit into the concept of others’ expectations, to a woman who finds her strength and courage inside herself. “Carol Danvers,” Captain Marvel’s human identity, is told early in the story to hide her emotions, not to let them destroy her power. She learns that when used under control and with the right timing, those emotions are her strength. Flashbacks of a teenage Carol show that she strives to accomplish feats not usually attempted by a girl, and when she is fails she picks herself back up and perseveres. These scenes remind us that we had the courage to test the limits of “normal” as children, and sometimes we need to look back at our childhood to find it again. Larson is a different kind of superhero from Gal Gadot, who starred as “Wonder Woman” in 2017. Larson is more natural, low-key and Gadot plays larger-than-life. I’m happy to see someone understated and unexpected like Larson in such a role, just

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One person at a time. On Monday morning, my alarm went off at 5:30 a.m., which was really 4:30 a.m due to the seasonal time change that occurred on Sunday. Needless to say, it was EARLY. I stumbled to the kitchen to make my first cup of coffee. Had a couple of sips, and jumped in the shower. My sweet Maltese Zoey, who was fast asleep, wrapped in the comfort of 600-count cotton sheets, didn’t even lift her head to see what was going on. I got dressed, finished the coffee, brushed my teeth and I was off. Where was I going? To the Santa Monica Chamber OWLs event. That Laurel Rosen (President of the Chamber), what was she thinking? A Monday morning after a time change that left us with one hour less? I soon forgave her when I settled in at my table at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. Every year, in conjunction with International Women’s Day the OWL event is held, and honors women who make a difference I the world. Julie Platt and Marianne Williamson were honored. Most people know Marianne Williamson; she’s running for President of the United States! Nut not too many knew Julie Pilat, a youth mentor and community advocate who is the

head of global operations for Apple Music Beats 1 streaming service. A natural storyteller, she riveted the audience by detailing her journey about saving the lives of a young teen and her baby. A mentorship program paired her with a 15-year-old girl named Vicky from South Central Los Angeles. Vicky had no where to go. No money, no safe home, and faced the threats of gang violence. She was the sole guardian of her infant daughter. Julie took her in. She gave her a safe home, and even created a babysitting network made up of her co-workers, friends and family so that Vicky could go to school. Julie was always independent and never asked for help. This situation was far too big for her to handle on her own. Julie’s lesson: Ask people for help. When she did, that’s when everything fell into place for Vicky and Julie. It was an emotional, uplifting story of hope and possibility. Well worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. Her story took me back at least 15 years ago. I was asked by a community-based organization if I could use an intern for my business. In those days, I always needed an intern. Yes! On a Monday morning, I met Venus. Full of life, energy and intelligence. And she was gorgeous. She was involved with the Miss California Pageant franchise, and won a local competition. Impressive. I put her to work immediately. Little did I know that Venus was living in the foster system and was about to become eman-

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cipated. Little did I know that her parents were in prison and were drug addicts. Little did I know that she and her siblings had to break into homes and steal food – just to eat. I took her under my wing, and taught her the basics of business. How to stick to what you’re doing to completion. How to talk to people in an engaging, professional manner. (She nailed that one) I took her out to lunch a lot. I even drove up to Fresno to see her compete in the Miss California pageant. About a year later she left to pursue her education. I did not hear from her or anything about her for a few months. Then I got a call from LA County. Venus was up for a job in the correc-

tional offices! They needed a reference. I told them if they didn’t hire her, they were making a huge mistake. They hired her. So exciting! I was thrilled for her. Some years later, I received another call. A mortgage company, checking references on Venus. This time it was for a loan she was applying for to buy a house! I choked up. I was so proud of her. With all odds against her, she ploughed forward, never giving up. I tried to contact her several times. I couldn’t find her, but I’ll keep trying. I’d like to think that I had some part in her transformation. I know I did. Congratulations Venus! I love you. And Congratulations, Owlies! You guys rock.

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Banning Rooftop Ads on Cars?

L.A. City Council considers idea. By Keldine Hull

With the rise of digital rooftop advertisements on taxicabs and on-demand rideshare vehicles, many members of Los Angeles City Council have voiced their concern regarding public safety and billboard blight. During a Transportation Committee meeting held on February 14, arguments were presented both for and against a proposed motion requesting the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to repeal Taxicab Board Rule 415(C), which allows commercial advertising to be mounted on a taxicab roof or trunk. Councilmembers Robert Blumenfield, who proposed the notion, and Mike Bonin did not mince words when it came to addressing the long-term effects of digital rooftop advertising on the community. According to Councilmember Mike Bonin, “This is more than an accident waiting to happen; this is a potential calamity waiting to happen. There have been a number of people on the City Council for a very long time who’ve been concerned about billboard blight, particularly digital billboards. What we have on the horizon is the potential of mobile digital billboards driving all around our city, parking and advertising junk food near our schools or our playgrounds. Unless this is taken care of and unless we start enforcing the state law, which prohibits it in the first place, we are really going to have a disaster that all of us are going to be hearing about.” Councilmember Blumenfield outlined the reasons behind the notion to ban the rooftop ads. “I’ve been focused on billboard blight for a long time, particularly mobile billboard blight. We had the scourge of it happening in the San Fernando Valley. We had these unhitched trailers that were just ruining our quality of life and it took several state laws that I had to author to give the City the

A Waive car near Main Street in Santa Monica.

power to get rid of those. We made a very clear law about what can and can’t be done in terms of mobile billboards. It’s a sad state of affairs right now where folks who are trying to profit on the public right of way, we call them blight merchants, are luring Uber drivers, Lyft drivers and taxi drivers to commit a crime in the city.” Blumenfield also added that digital advertising on taxis and rideshare could also expand to personal vehicles and become a dangerous distraction to drivers. “We know that it is a distraction. It would not be an effective advertisement if it was not a distraction. The whole point of the billboard is to distract you. That is why people are paying money to put their ad on a billboard. That is a danger on the road, and it could be a life or death situation for some people down the road having those billboards everywhere.” Pete Gould with Firefly argued that with dig-

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ital rooftop ads, drivers can make an additional $300 monthly. “Firefly is a smart city communications platform for engaging the urban population. We deploy digital smart screens on top of the existing fleet of taxis and full time rideshare drivers. We offer as much as a 20 per cent boost to their hourly income without working any additional hours or driving additional miles. Not only

will our devices help taxi drivers earn additional money, they will also help bring much needed innovation to the industry so that they can better compete with rideshare as well by offering free in-vehicle WiFi.” Other Firefly employees stated that Firefly devices are compliant with state and local requirements. They also pointed out that displays are only allowed on vehicles of full time drivers which represent less than 1 per cent of drivers on the road in Los Angeles. Taxicab drivers in attendance argued that with a loss of 75 per cent of their income, digital advertising offers them a means to earn more income and compete with rideshare giants Lyft and Uber. They also point out that the lights from the ads make it easier for riders to find them, especially in areas that are poorly lit. Rideshare drivers from Uber and Lyft who use Firefly’s ads on their vehicles voiced their support of digital advertising at the meeting. According to Damien Cortez, a Navy veteran and father of two who works for Uber, Lyft and Firefly, other distractions present a greater risk to public safety than rooftop digital advertising. “I’ve never once seen any endangerment in the road. If anything, I see more people on their cell phones, smoking marijuana while driving, or drinking and driving. But cell phone use is the number one distraction we see in those roads in Los Angeles. Being born in East Los Angeles and raised in South Central, I drive in those areas and with Firefly I feel safe. I feel that I stand out.”

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