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Santa Monica Daily Press TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015
Volume 14 Issue 215
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SEE PAGE 5
Concert concerns voiced during Pier Corporation renewal BY MATTHEW HALL Daily Press Editor
CITY HALL A City Council discussion
about the future of pier management took a detour on July 14 when two residents took to the microphone to criticize the Twilight Concert Series. At the meeting, Council had been asked to extend the current terms for the interim Pier Corporation board, begin negotiations for a new service agreement with Pier Corp., set a date for appointing new board members and debate the addition of a pier tenant to the board. The Pier Corp. is a non-profit board that oversees operations at the Santa Monica Pier with a focus
on events, marketing and fundraising. They have been responsible for developing a Pier Vision Statement and Guiding Principles, making recommendations regarding pier governance, preparing pier leasing guidelines and assisting the City with a pier planning process and public outreach. Pier Corp. specifically oversees the Twilight Concert Series. Three individuals spoke on the issue and two used their time to slam the Thursday night concerts. “I don’t know about the structure of the Pier Committee. I just wanted to talk about the effect on Ocean Park,” said Mary Marlow. “I guess I question the effectiveness of SEE PIER PAGE 6
Lyon receives contract extension Board approval comes at key juncture for SMMUSD
BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer
CITYWIDE There are numerous chal-
lenges facing the Santa MonicaMalibu school district, among them changes in state funding and local fundraising, longstanding achievement gaps, environmental concerns in Malibu and even possible separation. But its top administrator plans to stay for a while longer. Last week the local board of education approved a contract extension for Superintendent Sandra Lyon, who is now on course to hold her position through the 2017-2018 school year. “I have tremendously enjoyed my work at SMMUSD these past four years, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with those in our amazing district and community,” she said.
“I am excited about the opportunity to continue the great work that our board, administrators, teachers and support staff are doing to create equity and access for all students in each of our schools and prepare all of our students for rewarding, meaningful lives.” Lyon will continue drawing a base annual salary of $239,200, according to a copy of her contract obtained by the Daily Press, the same amount she received this past school year. The superintendent is entitled to 24 vacation days, 13 sick days and five bereavement days, according to her contract. She also receives $900 per month for transportation and cellphone service. When Lyon joined the district in 2011 she signed a three-year
DOWNTOWN FUN
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Downtown Santa Monica continues to host its summer entertainment events. Residents gathered on the Promenade for a screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory last week. Upcoming events include the Picnic on the Promenade through August 21 and the 2nd Annual Sonic Submarine on August 22. Picnic on the Promenade is held every Friday on the 1300 block Third Street Promenade (Between Arizona and Santa Monica Blvd). Residents are invited to partake in board games, live music, interactive challenges, and free services from Downtown merchants from 12 - 3 p.m. Upcoming activities include: July 24 - Rower Challenge presented by Orangetheory Fitness, July 31 - Soak Your Boss for Charity benefiting Heal the Bay, featuring music from the Power 106 Street Team. Aug. 7 - Create a Chalk Art Masterpiece and Build Your Own Floral Wristlet and Hair Clip presented by BloomNation, Aug. 14 - Get In Shape with Level Sports, featuring music, free workouts and an athletic gear fashion show and Aug. 21 - Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra. Downtown’s signature electronic music festival Sonic Submarine returns for its second voyage on Aug. 22 from 6 - 11 p.m. KCRW DJs Anthony Valadez, Raul Campos, and Travis Holcombe will dive deep into their vinyl crates for eclectic hourlong sets.
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