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VOLUME 35 • NUMBER 22
THE COMMUNITY FORUM
APRIL 3 • 2008
MALIBUSurfsideNEWS
F RO N T PAG E
Final Candidate Forums Shed Little
Additional Light on Election Issues
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NEWS NOTES
Colorful Array of Personalized Tiles
Unveiled at Cross Creek Road Plaza
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SPOTLIGHT
Aspiring Young Performer Follows
in Her Mother’s Musical Footsteps
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COMMUNITY
Pepperdine Prom Celebrates Senior
Citizens with Dinner and Dancing
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HAPPENINGS
Veteran Rocker Reunites Band for
Benefit Concert to Help Homeless
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THIS WEEK
Opinion
People
Doings
Notices
Calendar
Business
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NTERLUDE— A peaceful armada of seagulls and California brown pelicans takes a break from the business of fishing and nesting to enjoy the spring sunshine on a beach blissfully devoid of distractions. Cool weather and icy water
temperatures have ensured that the beaches remain for the birds a little longer than usual this season. Human visiMSN/Frank Lamonea
tors this time of year are rewarded with their own share of cool-weather peace and solitude.
Puzzle
Music
Real Estate
Classifieds
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Front PAGE
MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS
APRIL 3 • 2008
Slide Remediation Slows On the Campaign
Trail: Issues Still
Vie for Attention
■ Even Candidates Rap Forums
T
HOLD-UP—Efforts to remediate the Corral Canyon area landslide on PCH are taking Caltrans
longer than projected, and leading to north-bound traffic jams. Critics of the project have called
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the work cosmetic rather than effective.
Las
Flores
Park
Now
Open
■ Four-Acre Site
Features Play
Equipment
COMPLETION—the City
of Malibu celebrated the
completion of the first
phase of the Las Flores
park project with a ribbon
cutting ceremony. Above,
as Mayor Pro Tem Pamela
Conley Ulich addresses
the crowd, councilmembers Sharon Barovsky,
Andy Stern, Ken Kearsley
and Mayor Jeff Jennings
listen raptly. The park features children’s play areas,
including the organic
forms of the new climbing
features, right. The park
also includes trails and
interpretive signage related to the site’s riparian
environment.
MSN Photos/Frank Lamonea
here were some notable
moments on the campaign
trail during the past week
when council hopefuls met during the last two forums before the
April 8 election.
Candidate Kathy Wisnicki
skipped both sessions indicating
she had the flu on one day and
told the Malibu Surfside News
she ran a 102.5-degree fever the
next.
The candidates have been campaigning long enough they have
their talking points mastered and
the lack of debate and rigorous
rules of the forums kept most of
the discussion on track with little
chance of a misstep.
Incumbent Pamela Conley Ulich, who pronounced the socalled debate on Saturday “boring,” enlivened the session somewhat when she called for Malibu
city officials “to take back”
Zuma Beach, owned and operated by the county, at the Malibu
Park Homeowners Association
forum on Saturday afternoon.
Her response arose when candidates were asked if the city gets
10 percent of the parking fees
from the beaches.
“We could take back Zuma
Beach and get 100 percent. We
are entitled under the law to do
that,” added Conley Ulich, who
has been spearheading efforts for
the city to leave the county
library system.
Council hopeful John Sibert
agreed. “I kind of like taking
back Zuma. I think we can do
better battling with the county.
We could do a much better job,”
he said.
At the same forum, council
hopeful Susan Tellem accused
Sibert of being too closely
aligned with the current council.
“The only real way to change
the balance of the council is to
vote for Jefferson [Wagner] and
me. John and Kathy will be
Sharon’s and Andy’s echo,” said
Tellem, when candidates were
discussing their position on eliminating parking on Morningview
Drive.
“I take umbrage at Susan’s
remarks that I am a pawn of
Sharon. I am not a pawn of
Sharon Barovsky or anybody
else,” answered Sibert.
Tellem shot back, “I never said
pawn.” Later at the meeting,
Tellem insisted Conley Ulich will
win a seat on the council. “She is
a shoo-in,” Tellem said.
Wagner, who lived in the county and moved to the city to run
for a council seat, said at an earlier forum sponsored by Corral
Canyon homeowners on Thursday night that he did not see any
difference between the city and
the county.
The meeting was attended by
about 20 individuals many who
are not in the city and cannot
vote but wanted to know the
position of the candidates on how
they will treat nearby neighbors
and help fire victims.
“I have a vacation home in the
canyon. I first moved to a home
in Corral Canyon,” said Wagner,
when council hopefuls were
answering a question about what
relationship council hopefuls
would have with the county, if
elected.
At the Thursday night forum a
good deal of the discussion
focused on fire and public safety.
Sibert issued a white paper
detailing his position on fire prevention and public safety.
Candidates were asked what
they would do since the fire
department changed its strategy
in sending strike teams up to the
houses. Candidates were told that
is no longer done and the former
policy offered better protection.
Wagner, who has a background
in fire safety, acknowledged the
strategy had changed. “Fuel loads
have changed. That changes the
strategy. The fuel determines
where they go,” he said.
Tellem talked about her use of
goats to clear property around her
house and would be an advocate
of such a solution city-wide.
“Use more goats and have more
volunteer firefighting,” she
added.
Conley Ulich, who also supports a volunteer patrol, said it
was air support that protected
Malibu and more air support is
needed. Conley Ulich, who said
it is important to work with the
governor’s office, also discussed
about how the example of Matt
Haynes could lead other folks to
stay and protect their homes and
cause problems. She said it is
important for homeowners to
have a town hall meeting.
Sibert said he did not think city
officials were in a position to tell
the fire department what is the
best strategy. “I am afraid people
(Continued on page 3)
APRIL 3 • 2008
PAGE 3
Candidate Q Responses Affirm Lack of Major Differences
■ Answers Reflect Strong Sense of Self-Confidence and Eagerness to Govern
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he Malibu Surfside News
asked the candidates to
respond to a questionnaire
that queried city council candidates on nearly two dozen issues.
What may be most remarkable
about the council hopefuls’ answers is that they agree on many
of the issues.
Everybody is against overnight
camping. It was listed as one of
the top ten municipal issues when
candidates were asked to rank
such topics.
Planning issues, the environment, emergency preparedness,
view protection and traffic all
ranked among the top five of a
top-10 list.
Candidates also agreed on the
need for a Civic Center Specific
Plan, opposed new taxes, wanted
to study whether to withdraw
from the library system and shop
locally.
Candidates were also asked to
use the six adjectives that best
describe them.
Phone Tax on Ballot
■
Advisory View Vote Also Up
B
esides choosing from the
five candidates vying for
three Malibu City Council
seats on the election ballot next
Tuesday, voters will be asked to
tax themselves on Measure D and
in an advisory only initiative the
electorate is also being asked to
weigh in on view protection on
Measure E.
The view protection measure
asks the voters whether the city
council should adopt an ordinance that would require the removal or trimming of landscaping
in order to restore and maintain
primary views from private
homes.
Measure D is binding and is a
utility users tax that would expand taxability to cell phones and
other electronic devices.
Even the mayor described the
measure as somewhat deceptive
since it says, if it is adopted, it
would reduce the tax rate from
five percent to four and half percent, but it clearly makes known
that it is casting a wider net by
taxing “modern communication
technologies.”
No one is saying, not even in
the impartial analysis by the city
attorney, but it would seem doubtful that users won’t be paying
more taxes, certainly not less
despite a somewhat lower rate.
There are, somewhat surprisingly,
no arguments against Measure D
or for it.
The view protection issue has
garnered much more attention.
Many folks, especially on Point
Dume and on the hillsides, have
been clamoring for the city to
establish some kind of law to preserve residents’ views of the
ocean and mountains. The value
of views in Malibu can be
weighed in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Malibu Country Estates
became the first neighborhood to
obtain a view protection zoning
law. The program was initially
established as a pilot program to
determine the benefits or drawbacks before any such zoning law
was enacted citywide.
After the MCE law was enacted, several individuals came
before the council and asked or
demanded that some kind of zoning be applied across Malibu.
Council members decided it
might be a good time to determine
just how many folks would be in
favor of the city continuing on.
No arguments for or against
Measure E were filed by city
leaders or the voters. There is an
impartial analysis of the measure
by the city attorney’s office.
John Sibert said, “Experienced,
knowledgeable, rational, visionary, dedicated and mediator.”
Pamela Conley Ulich wrote,
“Innovative, independent, intelligent, effective, caring, and courageous.”
Kathy Wisnicki put, “Intelligent, thoughtful, good listener,
big picture thinker, excellent reasoning skills and experience.”
Susan Tellem used, “Smart,
funny, passionate, dedicated, conscientious, and persuasive.”
Jefferson Wagner wrote,
“Pragmatic, Calvinistic, succinct,
effervescent, optimistic and to remember my father; a humanist.”
The council hopefuls were also
asked to describe in past tense
how they would like to be remembered after having served on
the Malibu City Council.
Wagner wrote, “He tried to
instill a lifestyle that reflected a
SUSAN TELLEM
past forgotten Malibu—a Malibu
where the new walls and fences
were not as high as the egos that
built them. He tried to remind
people that Malibu was once an
island community, not a town of
individual fortresses. A town
where a person’s word meant
more than their apparent wealth.”
Wisnicki wrote, “As someone
who made a positive difference
for the next generation and who
was responsive to the needs of the
residents.”
Tellem replied, “Tellem did
exactly what she promised to do.
She brought humor and intelligence to the council and returned
Malibu to the citizens it serves.
She was a woman of her word
and a strong negotiator and consensus builder when it came to
the city council and other agencies. She brought Malibu closer
together as a community. She
saved lives.”
Conley Ulich responded, “It
has been said that it is not the
dates on your tombstone that
JEFFERSON WAGNER
PAMELA CONLEY ULICH
matter, but the dash in between
the dates. I hope my dash represents me as a person who was
respectful of others and willing to
listen. I hope to be remembered
as the leader who was capable of
understanding our laws and balancing the interests of the public,
whose focus was on what unites
us, not what divides us. I hope I
will be remembered as a forceful
and effective advocate who
helped inspire others to make
Malibu, and the world, a bit bet-
KATHY WISNICKI
ter. Most importantly, I hope I am
remembered as a loving wife and
mother.”
Sibert replied, “As a person
who made a difference in preserving Malibu’s unique character, while acting within the rule
of law.”
Some council hopefuls had
their own “pet” projects or issues
they also listed on the top ten.
Conley Ulich said she ranked art
as one of the those issues, saying
she supported the arts and as a
result during her term the community now has murals at Bluffs
Park and Civic Center, a summer
outdoor movie program and a
musical festival.
JOHN SIBERT
Tellem, who owns a PR firm,
not surprisingly named public
relations in her top ten. She said
the city’s PR is in need of shoring
up, citing how the community has
an image of being inhabited by
rich celebrities in the coastal
town who are NIMBYs. She said
that differs from 95 percent of the
folks here in the city that are retired, on fixed incomes, or may
live in mobile homes.
Wagner cited bond responsibilities for open space acqusition as
a top priority.
However, differences did
emerge when candidates were
asked to assess the performance
Forums Continue to Be Venues for Unchallenged Talking Points
(Continued from page 2)
will try to emulate what was done
and will die,” he added.
Wagner said that Corral
Canyon gets its water from the
Las Virgenes Municipal Water
District and the reservoir serving
Corral was full. “The supply was
there. But there was no assessment. We need to have those
resources identified from the
air,” he said.
Sibert mentioned how the city
could equip outside firefighters
with GPS equipment instead of
the small maps firefighters used.
The topic changed to traffic
and council hopefuls were asked
about traffic safety on Pacific
Coast Highway.
To laughter, Conley Ulich said,
“Go out of town,” but then
acknowledged there should be
some creative ways to curb
motorists, such as requiring some
kind of carbon footprint.
Wagner said he intends to call
the radio station KNX and identify congestion on PCH. “Maybe
the traffic will go the other way,”
he said. “If you say PCH is
blocked, they may turn around.”
Sibert talked about how Caltrans was supposed to have synchronized the lights, but did not
get that done. “There are five
jurisdictions along PCH. The
sheriff does not understand traf-
fic. We need to contact other
cities to have a bigger voice,” he
added.
Tellem said complaining to the
sheriff about speeding could get
results. “The traffic is getting progressively worse,” she said.
Tellem said more development
in the Civic Center will add more
parking which will bring more
traffic. “We will have to walk to
Santa Monica,” she quipped.
Candidates were given the opportunity to submit questions
that were answered by all of the
council hopefuls at the Malibu
Park HOA forum. Three questions were selected and the candidates were given two minutes
each to answer.
Council hopefuls asked each
other about their views on Legacy
Park. Wagner said he wanted to
know if candidates are members
of the Malibu Trails Association.
Only Wagner is a member, yes,
they all support trails. The third
question was what four good
things the city council had
accomplished.
During the candidates’ introductions and concluding remarks
it became clear the council hopefuls have developed their campaign speech and since they have
been asked some of the same
questions over and over again
have stock answers to many of
the questions.
What campaign observers have
noted is that for the most part
none of those talking points or
stock answers have been challenged by the other candidates.
The candidates, apparently for
better or worse, have decided to
not conduct their campaigns in
any kind of adversarial posture.
While the electorate, candidates and their handlers always
talk publicly about how they want
campaigning conducted on a positive note, the lack of debate and
real challenge for the candidates’
positions may have left voters
with a real dearth of information.
BY BILL KOENEKER
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APRIL 3 • 2008
Town FORUM
L-E-T-T-E-R-S
to the
E-D-I-T-O-R
Did you remember
to vote on the tax
measure and the
advisory vote that
are on the ballot?
FIRE GRANT
Editor,
I am thrilled to report that the Malibu West Clear, Gear,
and Volunteer Project will receive grant funding from the
National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and the
L.A. County Fire Department. The Malibu West Clear,
Gear, and Volunteer Project aims to improve emergency
preparedness and response by clearing brush in ways
appropriate to the vegetation and terrain, promoting firewise building and landscaping, equipping and training
homeowners and maintaining community Go Kits stocked
with fire gel, gear, and emergency supplies, and creating a
community map, database, and signage for responding
agencies and CERT teams to locate water sources and residents who would need help evacuating.
Key to the project is the creation of a Fire Safe Council to
oversee area-wide efforts focused on protecting lives and
property. Malibu West property loss alone has been estimated at more than half a billion dollars. The Malibu West
Homeowners Association applied for the grants through the
California Fire Safe Alliance clearinghouse. We are very
grateful to them and Grant Manager Cathy Brooke, to the
NPS and Fire Management Officer Kathryn Kirkpatrick
and Fire Ecologist Marti Witter, to the U.S. Forest Service,
and the L.A. County Fire Department’s Forestry Division
Prevention Services Bureau Chief John R. Todd and Deputy Forester Jay Lopez for their support and guidance.
Many individuals and businesses have generously donated time and expertise, money and resources to this critically important fire safety effort. Among the donations: legal
services to establish a Fire Safe Council, production services for instructional materials, training sessions, even
food for the training sessions.
Thank you to Patt Healy, Maud-Ann Sunderland, Katie
Spangle, Tim and Eileen Bice, Karen and John Norvet of
Alchemy Studios, Jerry and Carol Jackson, Alan Baron and
Bobby Milstein of Malibu Fire Supply, Mark Gruskin of
Westside Estate Agency Realtors, Mark Oerum and Eric
Sustin of How’s Markets, Cabrillo Elementary School Principal Barry Yates, County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and
the City of Malibu. A very special thank you to Mark Goss
and Sreco Flexible for the donation of a truck that carries
2000 gallons of water.
A kick-off celebration for the Fire Safe Council and a
Firefighters Appreciation Day are planned for Sunday,
April 20.
Cindy Vandor
On behalf of the MWHOA/Malibu West Fire Safe Council
LEGACY RATING
Editor:
By now we’ve received our “$2,000,000 Challenge”
from the Annenberg Foundation and the Legacy Park Project. Before you cut that check, go to the Malibu Legacy
Park website and take a look at the artist’s conception of
the Preferred Site Plan of 9/18/07.
It’s still the same open area as we have now with no additional parking and no visitor-serving facilities. The artist
has added some green trees, bushes and some trails and has
pointers to alluringly named areas, such as riparian corridor, vernal pool and coastal plain and little prairie.
The riparian corridor is presumably the storm water
“environmental cleaning machine” and is shown by the
artist to occupy about 10% of the park. How this can clean
the millions of gallons of water raging down Malibu
Canyon during storms is simple, it can’t. That’s why I’m
suspicious about the advertised intent of this project.
If, by some miracle, $2 million in donations is achieved
and matched by Annenberg, that will still be $8.5 million
short of the estimated $12.5 million project cost, per public
relations officer, Susan Nobel, however, she gives no itemized cost breakdown. The city plans to raise the shortfall by
grants and loans.
I see now why the term “legacy” is used. We’re handing
(Letters are continued on page 9)
For what it’s worth,
since the measure’s
facing lengthy court
battles and the trees
don’t have any say!
Publisher’s NOTEBOOK
Electoral Energy
I
f Election Day is on the calendar, exhortations
for responsible citizenship dominate public communication prior to the ballot boxes being moved
into place. But just because an election is held
doesn’t always mean voters will take part. Malibu
voter turnout has steadily declined with each municipal election, and when even the candidates proclaim that campaign forums are “boring,” how can
one expect enthusiasm from the typical citizen
whose schedule is already crammed beyond capacity? What may keep the downturn from becoming
disastrous is that more and more local voters are
casting absentee ballots. Indeed, some City Hall
pundits contend that if the ABs that are now on
hand are counted, they will forecast the final tally.
Beyond systemic trends toward less participation
in government, there may be some truth to the contention that the sheen has worn off the young city
that 18 years ago fueled fantasies of creative governance that would serve as a beacon wherever the
magic name of Malibu was intoned. Instead of innovation, the dominant local public policy forces
are reactive rather than proactive. All too often, litigation, or the threat of it, dictates city responses.
he Malibu Surfside News does not endorse city
council candidates, regarding endorsement as a
throwback to an era when newspaper publishers imperiously thought they had the prerogative to
dictate voter behavior based on their own self-interest. Even a cursory glance at Malibu demographics
indicates that what local voters need is not direction,
but candidates who engage their interest and encourage them to get involved in the political process.
The 2008 council race was so prosaic that turnout at
local campaign events was low, and outside area
T
interest was even lower. Perhaps that’s why a relatively apolitical, surfer-outdoors enthusiast, non-traditional type is the lone candidate who attracted
mainstream media attention. Charisma aside, when
a Malibuite speaks out against pollution and mansionization, and defies the elitist and materialistic
image with which the community is tagged, outsiders take notice. If the current campaign is any
indication, it will be increasingly difficult to get voters to attend to candidates and issues without infusing more energy into the process. The spark can
come from personality or policy, but without it, the
political process can short-circuit.
ANNE SOBLE
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APRIL 3 • 2008
PAGE 5
Malibu’s Cross Creek Road Becomes Timelessly Tiled
POSTERITY—The city recently held a ceremony for the latest progress in
the Cross Creek Road Project when council members and staffers unveiled
the personalized tiles that have been placed along the sidewalk in the plaza.
LEGACY—The tile project has raised $69,600 for Legacy Park. There are a limited number of tiles
left for personalization. For more information, visit www.malibulegacy.org or call 310-924-2824.
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APRIL 3 • 2008
People&PLACES
The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division will
present its annual Masterworks Concert, showcasing
the talents of Pepperdine’s
concert choir and orchestra,
at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,
April 17, at the Malibu campus’ Smothers Theatre. The
concert is part of Pepperdine's Mary PickfordStotsenberg Performances
Series.
The concert will be conducted by Milton Pullen,
Pepperdine’s Director of
Choirs, and Tony Cason,
Director of the University
Orchestra.
The concert choir will
begin the program with a
performance of Leonard
Bernstein’s “Chichester
Psalms” featuring organ
soloist Gary Cobb, a professor of music at Pepperdine.
The choir will also perform Norman Dello Joio’s
“Song of the Open Road”
and Randall Thompson’s
“Choose Something Like a
Star” from his song cycle
“Frostiana.”
The orchestra will start its
portion of the concert with
Brahms’ “Academic Festival Overture,” followed by
a movement from Ney
Rosauro’s “Concerto for
Marimba” with soloist Bonnie Hancock, winner of
Pepperdine’s 2008 Concerto
Competition. Hancock is a
freshman music major at
Pepperdine.
Also slated for performance by the orchestra are
“Call of the Champions”
and a selection from “Star
Wars: The Phantom Menace” by John Williams, and
pieces by Joaquin Rodrigo
and Kent Kennan.
Tickets, are $10 for the
general public and are available now by calling the Pepperdine Center for the Arts
Box Office at 310-506-4522
or through Ticketmaster at
213-365-3500.
CLOSING NIGHT—Joel
McHale, who stars in,
produces and writes the
weekly TV show “The
Soup,” will MC the ninth
annual Malibu International Film Festival award
night on Sat., April 6 at 7
p.m. at Malibu High
School. McHale has also
worked in several films,
including “Lords of Dogtown” and “Spiderman 2.”
For more information and
tickets, visit www.malibufilmfestival.com.
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BY ROBBY MAZZA
APRIL 3 • 2008
PAGE 7
Sibert Edges Ahead of Wisnicki in Campaign Contributions
Malibu City Council
hopeful John Sibert tipped
the scales last week in
posting the most campaign
Church
Preschool
Trailers
Are OK’d
The Malibu Planning
Commission gave the
green light last week for
the Malibu Presbyterian
Church to operate its
preschool out of temporary
trailers while members
rebuild.
“It’s great we are getting
the school back up and
running,” said Commissioner John Sibert.
The church was completely destroyed in the
Malibu Canyon Fire that
took place on October 21,
2007. In addition to serving the community as a
church, the site also
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contributions for the two
reporting periods, showing
he collected a total of
$26,995. Sibert had collected $8075 in the first
reporting period. He noted
spending, so far, $18,583.
Candidate Kathy Wisnicki collected a little less,
reporting she took in
$26,393. She indicated she
has already spent $19,129.
She had collected $6867 in
the first reporting period.
Incumbent Pamela Conley Ulich collected a total
of $19,339. She collected
$9339 during the last reporting period. She has
spent, to date, $15,532.
Conley Ulich loaned herself $594.
Following behind, Susan
Tellem reported on her
campaign disclosure statement collecting a total of
$15,050. She had collected
$9500 in the first reporting
period. Her statement indicates she has spent
$13,939 to date. Tellem has
loaned her campaign
$7000.
Wagner was next in
order, stating that he had
collected $12,065. To keep
up with the other cand-
idates, Wagner reported
spending $19,351.
Sibert kept up his pace in
collecting contributions
from many of the oldtimers of Malibu and from
fellow former planning
commissioner Pete Anthony.
Wisnicki, who serves on
the school board, drew on
those connections for more
out-of-area contributions.
She also got money from
Leo Ziffren and former city
council member and current planning commissioner Joan House.
Conley Ulich also
collected donations from
House, former state environmental director Terry
Tamminen, Leo Ziffren,
Tony Griffin and his wife,
and Paige Adler
Tellem picked up more
“Ozzie Silna money” from
Silna’s out-of-state relatives. Tellem also collected
money from Emily Harlow,
the wife of a former
council member, the late
John Harlow.
Wagner has received
money from former planning commissioners Robert
Adler and Richard Carri-
received a donation from
Lou Adler. Wagner has
loaned himself a total of
$2000.
gan and also received
“Silna” money from outof-state Silna family
members. Wagner also
The campaign disclosure
statements cover the period
from 02/28/08 to 03/27/08.
BY BILL KOENEKER
JEFFERSON “ZUMA JAY” WAGNER ) ) ) )
MALIBU’S BEST CHOICE
FOR CITY COUNCIL
)
“I pledge if I am elected I will listen
to and will work with every Malibu
resident to find ways to:
A Committed Malibu Civic
Leader for Three Decades
— Ensure the Safety and
Welfare of Our Community
)
A Malibu Small Business
Owner for Over 30 Years
)
Father of a Daughter Attending
Malibu High School
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Revitalizing Our Pier for
Last 6 Years
— Protect Our Fragile Environment
— Preserve Our Local
Small Business
— Protect and Preserve the
Malibu Way of Life.”
) ) ) SUPPORT SUSAN TELLEM ) ) )
Paid for by Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner for Council
Political # 1303431
Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner
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DoINGS
APRIL 3 • 2008
Rotarians Sponsor Project Local Actor to Be Honored Senior Citizens Club Set to
that Fosters World Peace at Malibu Film Festival Hold Healthcare Workshop
The Malibu Rotary Club is
one of the sponsors of Project
TRIUMPH, a fundraiser slated for Sun., April 13 from
5:30 to 9 p.m. at the First
Neighborhood Community
Center at 31830 Village Center Rd. in Westlake Village.
TRIUMPH, an acronym
for “Today’s Revolution Is
Understanding; Make Peace
Happen,” “is a grassroots
effort to bring Arab and
Jewish teenagers together in
the spirit of collaboration to
build a shared vision for a
peaceful future,” stated a
press release.
Now in its third year, the
10-month program “guides
young leaders in achieving
understanding, respect, fellowship and coexistence in
their region of the world,”
continued the release. Students train with professional
instructors in the United
States and return to Israel to
spread the message of
peace.
Tickets for the fundraiser,
which includes a wine tasting, a magic show and live
auction by renowned magician Mike Fury and several
drawings, are $50 at the
door. For more information,
call 805-498-7262.
Malibu resident Michael
Madsen will be honored at
the Ninth annual Malibu
Film Festival this upcoming weekend. The ceremony will take place on Sun.,
April 6 at 7 p.m. at the
MIFF awards ceremony at
Malibu High, 30215
Morning View Dr., followed by the closing night
party at Taverna Tony’s,
23410 Civic Center Way.
Madsen has had a long
and acclaimed career during which he has starred
in several films, including
“Reservoir Dogs,” “Thelma and Louise” and
“Donnie Brasco,” as well
MICHAEL MADSEN
as a starring role in one of
the films at the festival,
“Strength and Honour,”
which will be shown on
Sun., April 6 at 5 p.m. at
Malibu High School.
The film festival will run
from April 4-6 and screen
29 movies from around
the world. There will also
be several special events,
including an opening
night party and a networking breakfast.
For more information,
visit www.malibufilmfestival.com.
At its next meeting on
Fri., April 11, the Malibu
Senior Citizens Club is
holding a program focusing on healthcare for people over 50 years old.
The UCLA Healthcare
50+ programs are usually
only offered to Westside
residents, but as an “experiment” they are having
a presentation in Malibu.
“David Baron, MD, who
is chief of staff at S.M.UCLA Medical Center and
Orthopedic Hospital, will
discuss various health
screenings and health prevention interventions with
an emphasis on which tests
make a difference,” stated
a press release.
He will also discuss the
risks and benefits of the
tests as well as addressing
the mobile tests that cost
about $40.
The presentation is set
for 1 p.m. at the Pt. Dume
Mobile Home Park Clubhouse at 29500 Heathercliff Rd.
Lunch will be served at
noon—the cost is $5 for
members and non-members and reservations are
required.
Anyone wishing to
attend should send a
check that should be received no later than April
8 to the Malibu Senior
Citizens Club Treasurer,
6400 Sycamore Meadows
Dr., Malibu.
For more information on
the presentation and other
upcoming events with the
Malibu Senior Citizens
Club, call 310-457-7086.
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APRIL 3 • 2008
A Matter of PUBLIC RECORD
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Name of Project: Trancas Canyon Community Park (State
Clearinghouse No. 2007041094)
Description of Project: The purpose of the proposed Draft
Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) is to analyze the potential
environmental impacts of the proposed development of an
approximately 13.5-acre community park on five residentially zoned
lots at 6050 Trancas Canyon Road in the City of Malibu.
The proposed park would include a multi-use sports field as
well as a picnic area, tot-lot/playground, and dog park.
Restrooms and a 64-space parking area would also be
provided onsite. The total improved area would be
approximately seven acres. The remaining approximately 6.5
acres would generally be left in existing vegetation and
topography. Access to the site would be taken from Trancas
Canyon Road. Park hours would be 8:00 a.m. to sunset; lighting
would be restricted to interior lighting for the buildings and
security lighting around the buildings and in the parking areas.
Approximately 54,615 cubic yards of cut and 51,913 cubic
yards of fill would be required to accomplish the project,
including roughly 2,700 cubic yards of exported material.
Retaining walls up to six feet high are proposed along the
western (upslope) side of the proposed access road. Graded
areas that are outside of activity or access areas would be
revegetated with native plants. The majority of the steep slopes
east and west of the main activity areas would be left at their
existing grade. The entire park would be constructed in one
phase lasting approximately four to six months.
Owner/Applicant: City of Malibu
Lead Agency:
City of Malibu
Address:
6050 Trancas Canyon Road (just north of the
intersection of Trancas Canyon Road and
La Gloria Drive)
Applications:
Environmental Impact Report No. 08-001
Local Coastal Program Amendment
No. 07-003
Conditional Use Permit No. 07-011
Coastal Development Permit No. 07-086
Zoning District:
Rural Residential, five-acre minimum parcel size
(RR-5)
Contact:
Bob Stallings, Parks and Recreation Director
310-456-2489, ext. 225
Significant Effects: The DEIR analyzes potentially significant
impacts under the topics of aesthetics, air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards and
hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and
planning, noise, public services and transportation/circulation.
Where applicable, the DEIR has provided mitigation measures
that would help reduce the level of impact generated by the
proposed project. Significant unavoidable impacts, growth
inducing impacts, and significant irreversible environmental
changes have also been analyzed.
Review Period:
Begins: April 3, 2008
Ends: May 19, 2008
The DEIR will be circulated for a 45-day review period. Written
comments will be received by the City of Malibu Planning Division
until 500 p.m. on the ending date of the public review period.
Purpose of Review: The purpose of this review is to allow
public agencies and interested members of the public the
opportunity to share expertise, disclose agency analysis, check
for accuracy, detect omission, discover public concerns and
solicit counter proposals pursuant to CEQA Section 151 05
(Public Review Period for a DEIR or a Proposed Negative
Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration).
Address Where Printed Documents Are Available for Review:
City of Malibu City Hall
23815 Stuart Ranch Road
Malibu, CA 90265
Malibu Library
23519 West Civic Center Way
Malibu, CA 90265
The DEIR is also located on the City’s website at
www.ci.malibu.ca.us. Copies are available for purchase at
Malibu Boxes Etc, 23852 Pacific Coast Highway, and CDs may
be purchased for $3.00 upon request at City Hall. Responsible
agencies have been provided a CD of the document along with
this notice.
Where to Send Comments: All comments should be directed
to Kathleen Mallory, Contract Planner, via email at
[email protected] or by mail at 23815 Stuart Ranch Road,
Malibu, CA 90265.
Public Hearings Scheduled: At this time, a public hearing date
has not been scheduled. Contact the City of Malibu Planning
Division at 310-456-2489, ext. 245 or consult the City’s website
for further information on scheduled hearing dates.
________________________________________
Stacey Rice, PhD, AICP, Planning Manager
Publish Date: April 3, 2008
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF MALIBU
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Malibu Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Road,
Malibu, CA, for the project identified below.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 04-058 - An
application to allow for the construction of a new, twostory, 18 foot high, 6,130 square foot, single-family
residence, swimming pool, spa, alternative onsite
wastewater treatment system, landscaping, retaining walls,
fences, and hardscape.
APPLICATION NUMBER:
Coastal Development Permit
No. 04-058
APPLICATION FILING DATE: December 6, 2004
APPLICANT:
Jay Falamaki
OWNER:
Amir Agha Tahmasabi
LOCATION:
28916 Wight Road, within the
coastal zone
APN:
4467-034-003
ZONING:
Single-Family Low Density
(SF-L)
CITY PLANNER:
Richard Mollica, AICP,
Associate Planner
310-456-2489,
extension 346
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the Planning
Division has analyzed the proposal as described above. The
Planning Division has found that this project is listed among
the classes of projects that have been determined not to
have a significant adverse effect on the environment and
therefore, exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
Accordingly, a CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION will be
prepared and issued pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections
15303(a) and (e) – New Single-Family Residence and
Accessory Structures. The Planning Division has further
determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a
categorical exemption applies to this project (CEQA
Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing.
Following an oral staff report at the beginning of the hearing,
the applicant may be given up to 15 minutes to make a
presentation. Any amount of that time may be saved for
rebuttal. All other persons wishing to address the
Commission will be provided up to three minutes to address
the Commission. These time limits may be changed at the
discretion of the Commission. At the conclusion of the
testimony, the Commission will deliberate and its decision will
be memorialized in a written resolution.
Copies of all related documents are available for review at
City Hall during regular business hours. Written comments
may be presented to the Planning Commission at any time
prior to the close of the public hearing.
Local Appeal - Pursuant to Malibu Municipal Code Section
17.04.220, 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. The
appeal period expires on April 25, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. An
appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days 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.ci.malibu.ca.us or in person at City Hall, or by
calling 310-456-2489, extension 245.
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.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please
contact Richard Mollica, AICP, Associate Planner, at 310456-2489, extension 346.
______________________________________________
STACEY RICE, Ph.D., AICP
Planning Manager
(Public notices are continued on page 10)
PAGE 9
L-E-T-T-E-R-S
to the
E-D-I-T-O-R
(Letters are continued from page 4)
down an $8.5 million plus interest payoff legacy to future
Malibuites. Wouldn’t it be wise for us to let Legacy raise
the $8.5 million first, before we make our private
donations.
That will, no doubt, be the last we’ll hear of it. The
detention basin wetlands shown on the site plan is the
perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, but then the
“Challenge” letter says that “the Malibu Park Project
provides...a living learning center for all children.”
This sounds like a recipe for kids getting attacked by
mosquito swarms and learning all about malaria and
typhoid, particularly if the kids brought their water wings.
The council members that signed on to this, as well as
contributors, had better make sure their liability insurance
is paid and up to date. Lawyers know that the money in this
town can pay for a lot of billable hours.
Jack Singleton
TOTALLY TOOLED
Editor,
I would like to take a moment of your time to thank all
the thoughtful Malibuites who took the time to send me a
screwdriver.
Dick Van Dyke
CRISIS CALL
Editor:
Dick Van Dyke wrote a thoughtful letter to the editor this
month regarding the dearth of shopping in Cross Creek
useful to Malibu residents. The deletion of Malibu Lumber
from our city’s retail mix is a disaster for our community.
Now, anyone who wants to buy a screwdriver, paint or any
quantity of lumber is faced with a minimum 30-40 mile
round-trip into Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks or Agoura.
The local choice of a small partially converted plumbing
shop or section of CVS Pharmacy is far from adequate to
serve the needs of our community.
The current city council sacrificed this critical asset as
the best way to finance the acquisition of the “Legacy
Park,” which is, in actuality, a very expensive new sewer
site. By the way, it has been well over a year since city
acquisition of the site and assumed the role of landlord;
how much of the $1,000,000 per year lease money has been
collected so far?
Malibu is infamous for our recurring disasters of fire,
mudslides, water main breaks and lengthy road closures. It
is irresponsible at best that the present city council and city
attorney have not provided deed-restricted space on the
newly-acquired “Legacy Park” land to house a full-service
lumberyard/hardware store even at a subsidized rate if need
be. This is a vital resource in any civilized community. Can
you name a single municipality without a serious hardware
store? Sadly, “Malibu” is the only name that comes to
mind.
In responding to disasters as well as the needs of daily
life, we urgently need the resources that only a
comprehensive hardware and lumber outlet can offer. As a
city, we already own the land and as such we have an
obligation to serve the needs of our residents, even if this
means we offer a reduced rental rate to attract an
appropriate hardware and lumber retailer. It is also a
matter of public safety, and that concern should come first.
Let’s reverse the course of the current Malibu city council
and take back our lumberyard and hardware store.
Daniel Hillman
PAGE 10
APRIL 3 • 2008
A Matter of PUBLIC RECORD
(Notices are continued from page 9)
ORDINANCE NO. 322
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MALIBU ADDING CHAPTER 5.30
(SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT) TO TITLE 5 AND AMENDING THE MALIBU
MUNICIPAL CODE TO BAN PARTY HOUSES
the following vote:
AYES:
5
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
0
0
0
The City Council of the City of Malibu does hereby ordain as
follows:
_____________________________
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
Section 1. Chapter 5.30 is added to Title 5 (Business Licenses and
Regulations) to read as follows:
Chapter 5.30 SPECIAL EVENTS
5.30.020 Prohibition on Excessive Special Events in Residential
Neighborhoods; Events requiring permit.
5.30.030 Application requirements.
5.30.040. Special Event Permit Issuance.
5.30.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the special event permit is to allow for occasional large
events in residential neighborhoods, while preserving the predominately
residential character of the neighborhood. Large events shall be
regulated so as to avoid incompatibility between such uses and
surrounding areas.
5.30.020 Prohibition on Excessive Special Events in Residential
Neighborhoods; Events requiring permits.
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or hold in any residence or
on any residential property any special event requiring a special event
permit as provided in this Chapter without such a permit. A special
event permit issued by the City prior to the commencement of the event
shall be required for all of the following events on property located in any
RR, SF, MF, MFBF, or MH zone:
A. Any event anticipating or prepared to accommodate 100 or more
persons; or
B. Any event with any commercial component such as an admission
fee, renting of facility, public advertising, or promoting a product in the
media by inviting persons who wear or display a product or products for
the purpose of attracting media attention to such products at the event,
such as to attract the attention of the paparazzi.
A special event permit shall not be issued for an event of more than 8
hours in duration.
5.30.030 Application requirements.
A resident of the City may obtain from the City a maximum of four
special events permits per calendar year per parcel in order to conduct
a special event at the resident’s residence pursuant to the provisions of
this section.
A. Requirements. A complete application for special event permit shall
consist of the following:
1. An application, in a form as approved by the City, completely filled out
and signed by applicant;
2. Filing fee;
3. Site plan including the location of all temporary structures, access
onto the site, and parking areas;
4. A written description detailing the type and nature of the event, the
date and hours of the event and information on how noise, garbage,
sanitation, dust and traffic will be managed; and
5. An affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that he or she is the
person hosting the special event.
5.30.040 Special Event Permit Issuance.
The City Manager, or his or her designee, shall issue a permit for special
events that meet the requirements of this Chapter within five business
days of receipt of a complete application. The City Manager may
impose conditions on the permit to protect against the event becoming
a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood due to the number of
people in attendance, the amount of traffic to be generated, the type
and volume of amplified music or entertainment to be utilized and other
similar considerations. Conditions shall take into account the size of the
residential property, the capacity of the street on which it is located, the
availability of parking and the proximity to neighbors.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of March 2008.
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JEFF JENNINGS, Mayor
____________________________
LISA POPE, City clerk
(seal)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, for the
project identified below.
CITY OF MALIBU
PLANNING COMMISSION
5.30.010 Purpose
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
Malibu City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA, for the
project identified below.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 07-156 AND MINOR
MODIFICATION NOS. 07-019 AND 07-020 - An application for a 1,117
square foot addition to an existing single-family residence, consisting of a
188 square foot addition to an existing garage and a 929 square foot
addition to the existing single-family residence, a new 800 square foot
swimming pool, 164 foot long retaining wall not to exceed six feet in
height, pergola, outdoor barbeque, fountain, front yard fence and entry
gate, side yard gate, replacement of the existing impermeable driveway
with permeable pavers, installation of an alternative onsite wastewater
treatment system, a minor modification for a 50 percent reduction of the
required front yard setback, and a minor modification for a 20 percent
reduction of the required side yard setback.
APPLICATION NUMBER:
APPLICATION FILING DATE:
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
APN:
ZONING:
CITY PLANNER:
No. 07-080
Minor Modification No. 07-019
Minor Modification No. 07-020
June 22, 2007
Tim and Terry McNamara
Timothy Pierce and Beth Lucas
3910 Sierks Way, within
the coastal zone
4450-025-045
Rural Residential – Two Acres
(RR-2)
Tiffany Edwards, Assistant Planner
310-456-2489, extension 353
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the Planning Division has analyzed
the proposal as described above. The Planning Division has found that
this project is listed among the classes of projects that have been
determined not to have a significant adverse effect on the environment
and therefore, exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Accordingly, a
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION will be prepared and issued pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (e) – Additions to Existing Structures
and 15303 (e) – Accessory Structures. The Planning Division has further
determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical
exemption applies to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing. Following
an oral staff report at the beginning of the hearing, the applicant may be
given up to 15 minutes to make a presentation. Any amount of that time
may be saved for rebuttal. All other persons wishing to address the
Commission will be provided up to three minutes to address the
Commission. These time limits may be changed at the discretion of the
Commission. At the conclusion of the testimony, the Commission will
deliberate and its decision will be memorialized in a written resolution.
Copies of all related documents are available for review at City Hall during
regular business hours. Written comments may be presented to the
Planning Commission at any time prior to the close of the public hearing.
Local Appeal - Pursuant to Malibu Municipal Code Section 17.04.220, 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. The appeal period expires on April 25, 2008 at 4:30
p.m. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days 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.ci.malibu.ca.us
or in person at City Hall, or by calling 310-456-2489, extension 245.
Coastal Commission Appeal – An aggrieved person may appeal the
Planning Commission’s decision 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.
If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Tiffany
Edwards, Assistant Planner, at 310-456-2489, extension 353.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
CHRISTI HOGIN, City Attorney
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE NO. 322 was passed
and adopted at the regular City Council meeting of March 24, 2008, by
______________________________________________
Planning Manager
CITY OF MALIBU
PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilmembers: Barovsky, Kearsley, Stern,
Conley Ulich, Jennings
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 07-129 AND MINOR
MODIFICATION NO. 07-043 - An application to allow for a 673 square
foot, second-story addition to a single-family residence and a minor
modification to reduce the required side yard setback from five feet to
four feet.
APPLICATION NUMBER:
APPLICATION FILING DATE:
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
APN:
ZONING:
CITY PLANNER:
No. 07-129
Minor Modification
No. 07-043
October 29, 2007
Darren Domingue
C.T. Decinces Family Trust
24352 Malibu Road, within the
coastal zone
4458-011-019
Single-Family Medium Density
(SFM)
Richard Mollica, AICP,
Associate Planner
310-456-2489, extension 346
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the Planning Division has
analyzed the proposal as described above. The Planning Division
has found that this project is listed among the classes of projects
that have been determined not to have a significant adverse effect
on the environment and therefore, exempt from the provisions of
CEQA. Accordingly, a CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION will be
prepared and issued pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
(e) – Additions to Existing Structures. The Planning Division has
further determined that none of the six exceptions to the use of a
categorical exemption applies to this project (CEQA Guidelines
Section 15300.2).
A written staff report will be available at or before the hearing.
Following an oral staff report at the beginning of the hearing, the
applicant may be given up to 15 minutes to make a presentation.
Any amount of that time may be saved for rebuttal. All other
persons wishing to address the Commission will be provided up to
three minutes to address the Commission. These time limits may
be changed at the discretion of the Commission. At the conclusion
of the testimony, the Commission will deliberate and its decision will
be memorialized in a written resolution.
Copies of all related documents are available for review at City Hall
during regular business hours. Written comments may be
presented to the Planning Commission at any time prior to the
close of the public hearing.
Local Appeal - Pursuant to Malibu Municipal Code Section
17.04.220, 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. The appeal period
expires on April 25, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. An appeal shall be filed with
the City Clerk within 10 days 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.ci.malibu.ca.us or in person at
City Hall, or by calling 310-456-2489, extension 245.
Coastal Commission Appeal – An aggrieved person may appeal
the Planning Commission’s decision 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
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Local Singer’s Daughter Takes Part in New Reality Show
■ 22-Year-Old Is Excited about Stretching Her Talents and Growing As a Performer
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alibu may be
home to more
talented individuals than many other communities. The community
may also offer more ways
for that talent to find its
way into the spotlight.
This Thursday, one of
Malibu’s young talents will
appear in a television show
that she hopes is going to
make the city’s residents
proud to call her their own.
Chloe Rose Lattanzi, 22,
daughter of longtime local
resident Olivia NewtonJohn, will be featured as a
possible up-and-coming
musical talent on MTV’s
new show, “Rock the
Cradle.”
“I just want to have fun.
I’m doing this more for me
because I want to prove to
myself that I can do it,”
Lattanzi said. “[The show]
is an amazing way to get
your face out there and I
think it will be an amazing
growing experience as a
person. Anything in life
you’re afraid of, you
should do.”
The new series that airs
stranger to public awareness of her musical heri-
tage.
She will perform in front
of a panel of judges live on
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Thurs., April 3
● The Malibu Meditation Group meets each
Thursday night at 7:30
p.m. FI: 310-456-3591.
● The Malibu Township
Council Candidates Forum that took place on
March 15 will air on channel 15 through April 7 at
the following times: Sun.,
2:30-5 p.m.; Mon., 911:30 a.m.; Tues. and
Wed., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
Thurs., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m,;
Fri., 3-5:30 p.m. and Sat.,
9:30 a.m.-noon. FI: malibutownshipcouncil.org
Fri., April 4
● Docent led tours of
Malibu’s historic Adamson House gardens,
23200 PCH at 10 a.m.
every Friday. No reservation needed for this
weekly activity. If your
group numbers more than
10, please reserve a Tuesday tour. FI: 310-4568432.
● Members of the Malibu Art Association meet
on the first Friday of each
month from 11 a.m.-3
p.m. at the Malibu Country Mart and paint plein
air. the show is called
“Montmartre in Malibu,”
and 15 percent of sales
go to the MAA scholarship fund. FI: [email protected]
● The Malibu Boys and
Girls Club is holding
“Climbing the World’s
Mountains,” a workshop
by MHS student Johnny
Strange and his father
Brian, who will discuss
their climbs together.
There will also be maps,
slides, films and wall
climbing. “The Club” is
located on the Malibu
High campus at 30215
Morning View Dr. FI:
310-457-1400.
● The Malibu Stage Co.,
29243 PCH, is presenting
the west coast premiere
of “West Bank, U.K.,” a
musical comedy by Oren
Safdie and Ronnie Cohen. The production,
which features the original NY cast, is about an
Israeli and a Palestinian
who must share a rundown apartment on London’s West Bank. Performances will run weekends through April 13.
Showtimes are Fri. and
Sat., 8 p.m. and Sun., at 4
p.m. Tickets are $25. FI
and reservations: 310589-1998 or www.malibustagecompany.org
● The ninth annual Malibu Film Festival is having
an opening night party at
Malibu West Beach Club,
30756 PCH, from 9:30
p.m.-midnight. The festival will take place through
Sun., April 6 at Malibu
High School, 30215
Morning View Rd. Screening times are 7 and 8
p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Sat. and noon to 9 p.m.,
Sun. FI: [email protected]
Sat., April 5
● Awake, Aware and
Empowered Day Retreat
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at
33204 Mulholland Hwy.
The $145 per person cost
includes a light, healthy
gourmet lunch. FI and
reservations: 818-8892673 or www.namasteretreats.com.
● On the first Saturday
of each month, members
of the EAA Aviation
Foundation take youths
ages eight through 17 on
free flights from 10:30
a.m.-4 p.m. at the EAA
Chapter 723 hangar in
Camarillo as an introduction to aviation. Each
child receives a “Young
Eagles” certificate and a
booklet on flying. FI and
reservations: 805-6476994.
● The Malibu Art Association is holding an
opening reception for its
juried art exhibition, “The
Challenge of Colors,”
from 2:30-5 p.m. at Pacific Palisades Public
Library Gallery, adjacent
to the library at 861 Alma
Real Dr. in Pacific Palisades. The exhibit will
feature the work of 25
artists and run through
May 2. Proceeds from the
exhibit help fund scholarships for talented young
artists and art books. FI:
310-454-4903.
● The fifth annual Malibu Wine Classic is set
for noon-5 p.m. at the
Malibu Civic Center,
23535 Civic Center Way.
Tickets are $79 each and
a portion of the sales benefit the charity Childhelp.
FI:www.malibuwine classic.com
Thurs., April 10
● Cornucopia, located
behind Malibu High, is
hosting a mixer for Chamber of Commerce local
businesses and their guests
from 5:30-7 p.m. There
will be appetizers and a
silent auction. FI: 310456-9025.
Fri., April 11
● The Malibu Senior
Club is meeting at noon in
the Point Dume Mobile
Home Park Clubhouse,
29500 Heathercliff Rd. It
will feature a program
sponsored by UCLA
Health System, Healthcare 50+. FI: 310-4577086.
Sat., April 12
● The Allied Artists of
the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore, Inc.
is holding a paint-out at
Circle X Ranch off
Yerba Buena Rd. Meet at
9:30 a.m. at the Circle X
Ranch Station under the
red flag. Bring art supplies and lunch; rain
postpones. FI: 310-3380333.
● One Book One CityMalibu kicks off at 3
p.m. at the Malibu Public
Library, 23519 Civic
Center Way. This year’s
book is “California Poetry: from the Gold Rush
to the Present,” which
contains the work of 101
poets spanning 150
years. The guest speaker
will be poet Jane Hirshfeld, whose work is included in the book. FI:
310-456-6438.
APRIL 3 • 2008
and Inter-Tribal Celebration at Bluffs Park,
through Sun., April 20.
The theme for this year’s
event is “Honoring the
Island People and Ancestors.” Activities and entertainment will focus on
Native American tribal
ceremonies, dance and
special performances.
There will also be a special tribute to Native
American actor Floyd
Westerman who died earlier this year. The event is
free. FI: 310-456-2489,
ext. 337 or acrittenden
@ci.malibu.ca.us.
Tues., April 22
● The Malibu Green
Machine is meeting at 5
p.m. at 31500 Broad
Beach Rd. to celebrate
Earth Day. Attendees
will receive a free native
plant gift. FI: malibugreenmachine.org
Thurs., April 24
● “Folk Adventures,” a
program for first through
sixth graders at the Malibu Public Library, 23519
Civic Center Way, is
meeting at 4 p.m. Each
month children can experience the folklore and
traditional arts of a different country—during April, youngsters will learn
about Indonesia. FI: 310456-6438.
● Proposed calendar listings must be submitted to The News as far
in advance of the event as possible. Items for free listings will be
screened for community-wide interest and are subject to space and
lead time limitations. If you would like to list a commercial event,
contact the advertising department for information about charges.
Items must include an FI, or “For Information” number, whenever
possible. Submit items for consideration in writing (no listings will
be accepted over the telephone) by Friday to: MSN Calendar, P.O.
Box 947, Malibu, CA 90265 or FAX listing information to 310-4579908 or by email to [email protected].
Sun., April 13
● The Malibu Jewish
Center and Synagogue,
24855 PCH, is holding a
luncheon and boutique
from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Items for sale include
Passover chocolates, linens from Provence and
designer sunglasses.
There will also be a performance by the MHS
dance team and a fashion
show. The cost is $45 for
adult, $20 for children
over age five—those
under age five will be
admitted for free. FI:
310-456-2178.
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LEATHERHEADS (PG-13)
21 (PG-13)
Fri-Thurs
4:00, 7:00, 10:00
Fri-Thurs
4:15, 7:15, 9:45
Sat, Sun
1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00
Sat, Sun
1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45
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Malibu Religious Services Times
Mon., April 14
● The Malibu Public
Library is hosting a free
Mehndi workshop featuring a henna artist for
sixth through 12th graders at 4 p.m. Participants will be able to get
their own henna tattoos.
No registration is needed.
FI: 310-456-6438.
Thurs., April 17
● The Malibu Township
Council meets on the third
Thursday of each month
at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, 24855
PCH at 7:30 p.m. The
meetings are open to the
public. FI: malibutownshipcouncil.org
Sat., April 19
● The City of Malibu
Parks and Recreation
Dept. and volunteer
Native American Advisory group are sponsoring
the 10th Anniversary
Chumash Day Powwow
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
310-457-7966
www.staidanschurch.org
28211 Pacific Coast Highway (Rev. Joyce Stickney)
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, music, choir,
Sunday School and childcare (10-11 a.m.).
Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church
310-456-2361
3625 Winter Canyon Road (Rev. William F. Kerze)
Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 7, 8, 10:30 and 12:30
Malibu United Methodist Church
310-457-7505
30128 Morning View Drive (Pastor Andrew Mattick)
Adult & Youth classes, 10:30 Contemp. Worship & Children’s Class
Malibu Presbyterian Church
310-456-1611
3324 S. Malibu Canyon Road (Rev. Greg Hughes, Pastor)
Sun. 9:30 a.m. Trad./Contemp. Blended, 11 a.m. Contemp.
Nursery thru 5th grade Sunday School at both services.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
310-457-7767
www.tfccs.com
28635 W. Pacific Coast Highway
10 Church & Sunday School, Wed. 8 p.m.
University Church of Christ
310-506-4504
24255 Pacific Coast Highway (Minister, Ken Durham)
Sun. Worship at 8:30 a.m. in Stauffer Chapel and 11:00 a.m. in
Elkins Auditorium; Bible classes at 9:50 a.m. in (SAC) Seaver
Acad. Complex.
Chabad of Malibu
310-456-6588
22933 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Rabbi Levi Cunin)
Fri. 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. followed by lunch
Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church
310-454-0366
15821 Sunset Blvd. (Rev. K. Edward Brandt, D. Min.)
Sun.9 a.m. Contemp. 10:30 a.m. Traditional
Sunday School & childcare both services www.palipres.org
Calvary Chapel Malibu
310-589-WORD(9673)
Sun. 10 a.m. at Juan Cabrillo School
Wed. 7 p.m., Bible Study at 6136 Tapia Dr.
APRIL 3 • 2008
PAGE 13
Senior Prom Weaves Memories from Past to Present
BIG NIGHT—Pepperdine
held its annual “senior
prom” last weekend, and a
good time was had by all.
Accompanied by the “Get
Together Band,” students
and seniors tripped the light
fantastic. Pictured clockwise from top left: dancers
hit the floor; prom king and
queen Joyce and Danny
Gurrola; Amy Larson,
Lauren Branard and Dick
and DeAnne Joy take a
break; Judy La Patka and
prom founder Jo Fogg;
Tom and Mary Lubisich,
Walt and Lucile Keller and
Marjorie and Vincent
Trebaol enjoy dinner.
PAGE 14
Sheriff’s REPORT
With warmer approaching and ideal hiking conditions,
the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department reminds all Malibuites
to use common sense while enjoying nature: stay on trails,
remember that equestrians have the right-of-way, and be
mindful and considerate of our wildlife.
APRIL 3 • 2008
Church Preschool Trailers Are OK’d
housed a preschool.
While members are currently developing plans for
the rebuild of the church,
the preschool does not have
a facility to operate out of
because of the total loss of
the church facilities.
The commissioners approved an application to
allow the placement of two
commercial coaches totaling 2400 square feet for
two years. The approval
also includes fences and
the installation of an
asphalt surface for the
operation of the preschool,
which will be located
directly across the street
from the church site.
The project will allow
the preschool to operate
while a new facility is
under construction.
Once the reconstruction
of the church is complete,
the commercial coaches
will be removed and the
preschool will resume its
operation in the church.
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PAGE 15
Candidate Q Responses Affirm Lack of Major Differences
of the current city council
and planning commission.
Sibert, who is on the
planning commission, gave
it high marks, saying as a
whole the panelists do not
promote a pro or antidevelopment agenda. He
said the council earned a
B-plus in his book and had
achieved a number of positive accomplishments
while putting the city on
sound financial footing.
Conley Ulich agreed,
indicating she thought the
commission has done a
good job, but she was disappointed they did not vet
more of the issues relating
to the La Paz shopping
center hearing.
She also believed the city
council had accomplished
a great deal and cited such
things as the acquisition of
Bluffs Park and Legacy
Park. She said the one
challenge she saw facing
the council is how to be
civil and respectful of peo-
ple who are often critical of
the council.
Tellem disagreed, saying
the council is not in touch
with the residents and
works in a “lockstep fashion, though Conley Ulich is
the exception.”
Tellem was as critical of
the planning commission,
saying it has lost its way
and approves almost every
project that has come
before it.
Wagner said the council
is not as efficient as it
could be with four members of the city council seeing things one way and one
member having a different
outlook.
He was more critical of
the planning commission,
saying they rubber stamp
projects with ease and the
continuous variances granted invite further litigation.
Wisnicki said the city
council has done a great
job of land acquisition and
obtaining grants. She indi-
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do a better job of coordinating different agencies
responsible for wastewater
clean up and stormwater.
She said the planning commission works well together and tries to be responsive to the rules and guidelines.
Candidates were also
asked about the three best
and worst actions taken by
the council.
Sibert said his top three
picks were acquiring and
planning Legacy Park, the
acquisition of Bluffs Park
and putting the city on
sound financial footing.
The three worst he described as the slow progress
toward adopting clarifying
ordinances and coordinating Civic Center development. Not enough outreach
to other cities that share
Malibu’s issues and not
enough effort to communicate the positive image of
Malibu.
Tellem said the best
actions were working
against the LNG port proposal, enacting a no smoking ban on the beach and
buying a portion of Bluffs
Park.
The worst actions,
according to Tellem, were
not paying enough attention to the will of the people when it came to
overnight camping, approving $12.5 million in
more bond debt or what are
called certificates of participation and failure to enact
a specific plan for the Civic
Center.
Wisnicki said the best
three council actions were
acquisition of Bluff Park,
the purchase of Legacy
Park and obtaining grants
for clean water.
The worst action cited by
Wisnicki was closing Civic
Center Way at Winter Canyon Road.
Conley Ulich noted the
three best actions in the last
four years were purchasing
Legacy Park, acquiring
Bluffs Park and completing
a stormwater treatment
plant at Cross Creek. The
three worst council actions,
according to Conley Ulich,
was failure to complete a
Civic Center Specific Plan,
failure to adopt a formula
retail ordinance and failure
to adopt green ordinances
that promote sustainable
development.
Wagner noted the two
best actions were opening
the stormwater treatment
plant in the Civic Center
area, the realization that
500,000 square feet of
potential buildout in the
Civic Center is not feasible.
The three worst actions
were a lack of a Specific
Plan for the Civic Center,
lack of an evacuation plan
for Webster and Our Lady
of Malibu schools and loss
of state funding for central
park acquisitions.
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The Aquarium AGE
The Week of April 3-9, 2008
T
his week and the next several
weeks, the planets skew the
psychic ground of daily life
even more toward the absurd, as the
constant diet of unexpected plot
twists continues to unsettle the
already unsettled air. We’re changing, it’s true, but the reactions to
those changes pack the power to
spin the wheel of life in an entirely
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different direction. The good news is life isn’t boring. The
better news is that while the terra firma of daily life shudders with shift, the planets simultaneously support the
potential to stay steady. Yes, there are bolts from the blue,
but those blows don’t necessarily signal disaster. They also
present opportunities to drop the pretense of control, and
instead, show up for existential uncertainty with a good attitude. Yes, letting go can be messy, but there are times—special times—when releases feel guided by grace. And this is
one of those exceptional times. We are under a providential
astral signature for the next several weeks that can be used
to transform painful circumstances into instances of profound healing through a sudden, yet true change of heart.
The source of this grace in the midst of upheaval is a
Jupiter/Uranus sextile, which is exact almost all month long.
This sextile is a powerful alliance that challenges the status
quo, so don’t expect to tackle anything through a normal
routine. Nothing is going to happen by rote, and some of the
alternative choices, yours or others, could be a little strange.
But what this sextile also provides is a sense of being in the
right place at the right time, even if what makes it “right” is
totally unexpected or weird. I’m not trying to be cryptic, but
sometimes you can think you missed the prize until you
realize the greater blessing was being out of harm’s way.
Fortunately, the ongoing Saturn/Pluto trine continues to provide the tenacity to persevere no matter how shaky the situation. Best known for its ability to inspire excellence through
extreme self-discipline, this trine can also foster stern attitudes. Please remember to be kind as you deliver criticism—what may be firm to you could feel punishing to others. Also be aware, this trine supports the determination to
win, which makes it the perfect configuration for competitors in a variety of fields. The tricky thing is figuring out
how to avoid pushing yourself or others too hard. Keep your
expectations realistic and you’ll maintain moderation. As
this week and the coming weeks unfold, open to a state of
grace. Providence may not look like what you imagined, but
that doesn’t mean it won’t feel exactly as you hoped it
would.
Don’t wait ’til
it’s too late!
If you know your ascendant
and/or your moon sign, read that too.
Aries (March 21-April l9):
Spend your excess energy
wisely, and avoid the trap of
spewing just for the sake of
it. I’m not advising you to
wimp out, but I am suggesting you err on the side of
diplomacy, a position that
will allow you to take
advantage of several unexpected opportunities.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
It’s not necessary to share
APRIL 3 • 2008
every anxiety—some things are better left unsaid, especially
if they will only intensify an already over-the-top situation.
Be patient, and allow the situation to unfold in its own time
sequence.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): You’re reconciling several
opposing viewpoints, which is no small feat, even for someone who’s used to synthesizing several personal opinions.
Be clear about what you value, and you’ll be able to mediate the conflict through an appropriate filter.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): A rigid insistence on your way
or no way won’t serve anyone, not even you. So rather than
polarize, devote your efforts to creating a solid ground of
genuine compromise where everyone is a winner.
Leo (July 23-August 22): If you want to capitalize on several unanticipated, unique opportunities to form profitable
alliances, you must assume as well as maintain a positive
attitude. Not every encounter will be worth the expenditure
of time, but some could catalyze new and beneficial projects.
Virgo (August 23-September 22): Your partnerships, personal and professional, continue to go through changes.
Rather than see these shifts as tests of strength, view them
as exercises in flexibility. Be willing to compromise, and
you’ll make the appropriate moves.
Libra (September 23-October 22): You’ll need additional
time to handle work-related obligations. Rather than
resent these demands, consider this phase an opportunity
to showcase your ability to take charge and get the job
done.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Spontaneous conversations with friends and family stimulate new ideas. View
these interactions as messages meant to catalyze you into a
keener awareness, and you’ll reap surprising, and unforeseen benefits.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Don’t be surprised if you feel an urge to move and indulge every desire.
Yes, life is unsettled and uncomfortable, but acting on every
itch won’t solve the problem. You’ll know when it’s time to
scratch.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): You can squabble
with partners over petty differences or you can do what’s
necessary to make peace. I’m not suggesting you abandon
yourself, but if you try to control every detail, you’ll leak
your power before you get to use it.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Channel your intensity
into non-aggressive forms of communication and you’ll
prepare a pathway for exciting new information about old,
boring problems. The solution isn’t about who wins – it’s
about creating joy for all the participants.
Pisces (February 19-March 20): A sudden turn of events
could work out well for you, but only if you seize the
moment, so be selfish and take care of yourself, first. You
won’t be disappointed, and you might just be happy.
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APRIL 3 • 2008
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Tom Petty and Original Mudcrutch to Perform at Local Benefit
■ Midnight Mission’s Third Annual Event Includes Group’s First Performance in 30 Years
T
he Midnight Mission Benefit team is
calling out the instigators because there’s
something in the air—its
time to get together sooner
than later, because the revolution’s here.
Malibu’s Performing
Arts Center will be the setting for the third annual
Midnight Mission Benefit
on Saturday, April 12.
Dubbed “For Malibu,
With Love,” the fundraiser
and concert should instead
be thought of as “for the
people, with love Malibu”
based on the organization’s
mission and motivation to
host the event.
According to the organizers, the Midnight Mission
Benefit currently is the
largest secular outreach
organization that serves the
homeless in downtown L.A.
Founder and the president of Midnight Mission
Benefit, Norman Harris
came up with the idea seven years ago when he started bringing toys on Christmas day to the homeless
children concentrated in
the Skid Row area.
The nonprofit organization has expanded to offer a
variety of services, including counseling, education,
training and job placement.
Throughout the human
service group’s growth, Harris said he recognized the
growing need
to assist this
population
and decided to
put his good
resources to
use.
As owner
of Norman’s
Rare Guitar,
Harris has
since begun
rounding up
some of the “usuals” he
works with to perform and
raise money for the organization’s mission.
With a track record of
Richie Sambora and Los
Lobos as performers, the
foundation has quickly
grown to be one of the
most progressive and exciting charity events.
Organizers hope that for
the third year, the event
will go down in history because one of Harris’ “usual” customers will be the
highlight of this event offering what is described as
one of the most unique performances to date.
Tom Petty, along with his
original band, Mudcrutch,
will take center stage at the
event and perform tracks
off their album that is
set to release
late April.
The benefit
will mark of
the first Mudcrutch performance in over
30 years.
In addition to what some
see as a monumental moment in music history,
KNBC meteorologist Fritz
Coleman will host the
evening, which also includes a cocktail reception
and live and silent auctions,
whose proceeds will go to
the cause.
“With all the foreclosures and stuff that have
“[It’s] forrr
the people
[to and from]
”
Malibu.
been happening lately,
there is going to be more
homeless,” explains Harris.
“Contrary to popular
belief, these are not only
people who have drug and
alcohol problems, but people who are in this situation
because of unfortunate circumstances,” he stresses.
“I thought it would be
natural to hold the event in
Malibu and tap into the
Malibu families to rally
behind this and provide to
the poor that live only 20
miles away,” says Harris.
As a call to “save the
humans,” the benefit is not
only for Malibuites who
participate in the event, but
also for the neighboring
community that the organization serves.
To be a part of the movement to make a difference,
one can purchase a general
admission ticket online at
www.tix.com. For information about ways to give
additional support and/or
purchase of Platinum, Gold
and Silver Tickets, call
310-456-6722.
BY VANESSA HARRIS
TWO CANDIDATES WHO CARE ABOUT THE REAL MALIBU
SUSAN TELLEM and JEFFERSON “Zuma Jay” WAGNER
are the only two candidates for Malibu City Council who:
fought dangerous overnight camping in our narrow canyons
• called for a city-wide emergency evacuation plan
• have a smart program to keep small local businesses in Malibu
•
Susan and Jefferson care about you, your safety
and our threatened Malibu Way of Life.
VOTE FOR TELLEM AND “ZUMA JAY”
FOR MALIBU CITY COUNCIL
• • • • • APRIL 8TH • • • • •
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APRIL 3 • 2008
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APRIL 3 • 2008
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MALIBU REAL ESTATE
Magnificent Gated Estate in Prestigious Serra Retreat, with Pool, Spa, Spacious
Detached Guest House, Beautifully Landscaped Grounds. $12,950,000
Gorgeous Ocean-View Land w/Reports & Plans
for Home, Pool, Guest House $1,950,000
Immaculate Newly Remodeled Zuma Bay Villa
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Stunning Encinal Bluff-Front Architectural Home with Pool, Panoramic Coastline
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M A L I B U
R E A L
APRIL 3 • 2008
E S T A T E
Isabel Miller
3 1 0 - 4 5 6 - R E N T
RENTALS
RENTALS
Incredible opportunity! Overlooking Sea Lion Point, sits this seaside
oasis. Perfect for anyone looking for a 1031 up leg. Two units, light,
bright, spacious and in pristine condition. Upper unit has 1 bed., 1 bath
plus loft, liv. rm. and kitchen. Lower unit with 1 bed., 1 bath, liv. rm.,
kitchen and large beachfront deck. Connect the two units, or live in one
and rent out the other. The possibilities are endless! Upper unit can be
purchased separately for $1.8 million, lower unit for $1.7 million.
Fantastic price for one of Malibu’s most sought after beaches.
$3,199,000
M at t R a p f / A n dy Lyo n
Pritchet t Rapf
310-774-5151
$2900/mo.MALIBU BAY CLUB.Wonderful Ocn Vu 1+2,end unit! Recently remodeled & fully furn.
Beachfront complex@ Co. Line. Gated entry, pool, spa, tennis. 1 yr. lease.
$5900/mo. MALIBU PARK. Charming 4+2 family home, new F.P, Kitchen appliances, new paint
& carpet, 1/2 acre grassy yard. Ocean vu from new deck,walk to schools & beaches. Zoned 4
horses. Unf; Ready for move in now!
$9500/mo. BEACHFRONT HOME @ Co. line. Beautifully remodeled 3+2 Designer furn.
vacation fun time! Huge deck, great surf spot. Enjoy Malibu’s pristine uncrowded beaches. Avail.
short term now. Call for summer rates.
$11,000/mo. POINT DUME. This home has it all! Open flowing 5 bdrm 3 ba, pool, spa, deluxe
outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, 3 F.Ps, mountain & tree top ocean vus, easy walk to beaches. Avail.
mid June, or summer @ $17,500.
$12,000/mo. TOWNHOUSE ON BEACH. Seasonal rental near Moonshadows! Close to town,
Spacious rooms, well appointed 2 story, 2 bdrm+ofc, master on water, cheerful open kitchen. Fully
furnished. A great vacation rental!
$15,000/mo. ENCINAL BLUFFS. Bluff top home w/ steps to stunning sandy beach cove! 2+2. +
bonus rm gated 1.6 ac., lush landscaping, expansive green lawns & pvt stairs to pristine beach.
Perfect get-a-way incl. fabulous outdoor entertaining patio. Avail. short term only. 1 mo. min.
$20,000/mo. CARBON BEACH. The CLASSIC California beach house! 1 story 3+3 w/ style &
charm, 50ft. of Malibu’s most sought after beach. Huge deck, master on water, courtyard entry &
fully furn. Avail. now! (no pets please) Not avail for summer ’08.
$25,000/mo. BROAD BEACH. “The ULTIMATE” Broad Beach Bungalow. Exquisitely restored cottage on sandy beach. Decorator furnished . 2 +2 in main hse w/separate detached studio & bath.
Large deck for entertaining + spa. Avail. Now! Summer @ $50,000/mo.
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310.317.1709
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Malibu Colony Rd. #116, Malibu $12,995,000 Malibu Road, Malibu
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OLD WORLD SPANISH HACIENDA—On Via Escondido approx. 1/2 mile to
beach. Four beautiful acres next to creek, gated and private. Five bedrooms.
Must see to believe! HUGE PRICE REDUCTION. $4,575,000 . . .$3,795,000
LAND
SPECTACULAR— Ocean view of Santa Monica Bay. Approx. 10 acres.
Latigo Canyon—Many expired reports, plans for home on flat building
site. Motivated seller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$595,000
LEASES
HACIENDA—On Via Escondido approx. 1/2 mile to beach. Four beautiful
acres next to creek, gated and private. Five bedrooms. Furnished or
unfurnished. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000/mo.
GUEST HOUSE IN MALIBU PARK—Walk to the beach. Beautiful ocean views,
2 patios, new appliances in kitchen, vaulted ceilings throughout. Large living
room plus bathroom. Gated estate, very private. .L
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CHARMING CABIN ON LATIGO—On many untouched acres. 2
bedrooms + 2 bathrooms. Near beautiful hiking trails, very private—
outdoor spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L
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Marcus Beck
MARCUS BECK
WENDY JENSEN
3 Special 14.61 Acre Malibu Retreat 3
Just 5 min. from PCH. Rare comm. zoning. 18 sep.
parcels perfect for religious, corp. retreat, camp, or
events. Clubhouse, 3/2 rustic home, guest qtrs,
pool & spa, gardens w/fountain, ample parking,
well, more. $4.3 Million, or lease available.
JEFF CURTIS (agent) 310 467-1978
$5,950,000
5 bd + 5 ba wood & glass architectural behind the gates! Great beachfront 2 bd + 2 ba getaway w/ spectacular
Main house has 3 bd + 4 ba w/ a living rm, oceanfront views of the Pacific & Malibu Colony beach. Recently
sitting area & more! Sep. 2 bd guest apt. 2 car garage restored & updated. Perfect for entertaining!
Winding Way, Malibu
$5,495,000 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu
$1,849,000
W. Mulholland Hwy, Agoura
$3,295,000 Shadow Creek, Agoura
$2,500,000
Gated Mediterranean estate on apx. 2 acs (per assr). 4 bd + 5 ba. Stunning architecture & fantastic mountain views! 5 bd + 4.5 ba. Apx.
Lush gardens & lawns w/ expansive ocean views! Pool surrounded by 3,900 (per assr.) sq. ft. estate. Wd flrs, arches, exposed beams, 3 frplcs,
center island kitchen, incredible master suite w/ balcony & fireplace.
picturesque Palm trees. Gourmet kit. & quality finishes!
Vintage at Hidden Park! 4 bd + 4.5 ba w/ stunning views on over Just Reduced! 4 bd + 4.5 ba extraordinary home. Privately gated w/
3+ acres (per assr.). Luxurious upgrades w/ the finest appointments stunning views! This is a new community development of 19 homes
throughout. Custom pool/spa, hardscape and landscape.
located in the picturesque Santa Monica mountains.
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HOMES AND ESTATES
• MALIBU ROAD BEACHFRONT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,250,000
3 bd., 4 bath and 2 huge beachfront decks.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STEVE KARSH: 310-924-1462
• BEACHFONT GATED COMMUNITY IN MALIBU . . . . . . . . .$1,680,000
2-story, beautifully remodeled. 3 bed., 3 bath., plus media room and 2-car garage.
• OCEAN VIEW HOME IN MALIBU COUNTRY ESTATES . . .$3,500,000
4 bed., 6 bath. Pool and spa on approx. an acre. Private corner lot.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TIFFANY LEIGH: 310-709-8886
• BROAD BEACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,999,999
Charming 2 bd., 2.5 bath. with updated designer kitchen.
BILL MASON: 310-456-2221
• ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,999,999
3 bed. + maid’s qtrs., o.v. –2 ac. pvt. . . . . . . . . . . . .TOM BATES: 310-739-4886
• FABULOUS BRENTWOOD CONDO ON MONTANA! . . . . . . .$525,000
1 bd., 1 bath. + bonus room and patio. Security bldg. + garage. Walk to shops,
restaurants, markets, UCLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JUDI LEVI: 310-456-6070
• OCEAN VIEW PENTHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$899,000
1 bd., plus den. Possible 2nd bd. . . . . . . . . .DOROTHY GREEN: 805-338-3125
• POINT DUME BLUFF ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,250,000
180º ocean view w/acres of privacy. 5 bd., 5 bath and much more.
• CHARMING MALIBU WEST COUNTRY HOME . . . . . . . . . .$2,195,000
3 bd., 2 bath. Finest materials throughout with extraordinary yard located on natural creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GLEN MEYERS: 310-403-2044
• BEAUTIFUL REDONE GARDEN VIEW CONDO . . . . . . . . . . .$647,000
2 bed., 2 bath. All redone. Very bright and beautiful with garden views. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .ANITA GARREN/TIFFANY LEIGH: 310-560-7126/310-709-8886
• ZUMA BAY VILLAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,400,000
3 bed., 2 bath.–Smashing view. Walk to beach. Tops in condos in Malibu. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GERRY BATTEY: 310-457-3441
• MALIBU PARK RETREAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,950,000
3 bed., 2 1/2 bath. on over an acre. Hot tub. . .ANITA GARREN: 310-560-7126
LAND
• VACANT LAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200,000
1.25 ac.-meter. Good Geo.
TOM BATES: 310-739-4886
• LATIGO CANYON/TWO HILLSIDE LOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350,000
Underground utilities. Expired Coastal Permit w/Geology Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SANTOS FLANIKEN: 310-456-2221
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• BUILD THIS SPRING . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,795,000
Over 1 acre ocean view with planning approval for
6,766 sq. ft. “one story” Mediterranean home. . . . . . . . .
STEVE KARSH/SANTOS FLANIKEN: 310-924-1462/310-433-7275
• PANORAMIC VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,900,000
Top of hill, gated estate w/plans for 8500 sq. ft. Med. Villa. 3.34 acres. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .YURI KATZ: 310-497-1510
• UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$438,000
Approximately 2 acres of spectacular sunsets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARIE STAPEL: 310-457-0657
MOBILE HOMES
• GORGEOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000
3 bed., 2 bath. Plus atrium.
• PEACEFUL RETREAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000
2 bed., 2 bath, decks, views.
• AWESOME VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$289,000
3 bed., 2 bath, very large floor plan.
• UNBELIEVABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$265,000
4 bed., 2 bath, atrium, built-ins & granite.
• ONE OF A KIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,000
With gorgeous views, warmth mixed with light and style. 3 bed., 2 bath.
• SERENE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$265,000
3 bed., 2 bath. chef’s kitchen and atrium.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARLENE GROSSMAN: 310-999-1280
RENTALS
• OCEAN VIEW HOME IN MALIBU COUNTRY ESTATES
4 bed., 6 bath., pool and spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000/mo. Summer
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Malibu,” contact 457-2112, 457-4235
or 457-NEWS (6397).
ANIMAL CARE
Large and small animals. Experienced ranch hand, gardener, groundskeeper and allaround general handyman is
available due to employer’s
move. Is reliable and trustworthy, a responsible family man
studying for the citizenship
exam. Good English, own
transportation, excellent references. 323-751-1663.
0403
SAVE A LIFE
Adopt a pet
from your local
shelter.
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EMPLOYMENT
GARDENING
HOMES FOR SALE
OFFICE FOR RENT
German shepherd for adoption.
5-year-old, rescued female. Black
and red, beautiful conformation.
Spayed, micro-chipped, housebroken, dog and child friendly,
very loving, gentle and smart.
Call Michele, 310-871-3807.
Horse rider, part-time, experienced, ride trained horses, saddle care and riding companion.
Call Laurie, 310-457-4004.
“Call Calvin’s” for rose pruning,
organic feeding and spraying. Interior and exterior plant care serving Malibu for over 50 years. Call
Randy and Casey for a free estimate. 310-460-8760.
Point Dume beauty. Open Sun.,
April 6, 2-5 p.m. 7002 Dume Dr.
$3,750,000. Winnikoff Real Estate, 310-457-7279.
Quiet office suite. Lots of windows with view of landscaped
yard. Private bath. Onsite parking. $1600/mo. 29170 Heathercliff Rd., Pt. Dume. Available
now, 310-457-9326.
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ASTROLOGY
Wrought iron. 6 chairs, 3 tables
with glass. $450. For patio or
lawn. 310-456-3074.
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RALFEE FINN
1996, 27-ft. Wildwood travel
trailer. 1 bedroom, living and dining areas. Kitchen with fridge, gas
stove, microwave. Extra room
with bunk beds. Excellent condition, $4000. 310-457-4794. 0403
specializes in
Transformational
Astrology.
For information
about readings, call
1-888-937-9264
Write to Ralfee Finn at
Post Office Box 343
New York, NY 10025
You can visit her
web site www.aquariumage.com or
email her at [email protected]
Don’t Panic, It’s Organic!
Whole property restoration, 100
percent organic—natural, natural pest control, natural tree—
palm care. Invisible Gardener,
Inc. Organicdatabank.info. House
calls. 310-457-4438.
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Boarding near the beach and
mountain trails. Riding ring and
track. Groom available. Open 7
days. Arena lights. Hot and cold
wash rack. Turnout daily. 310457-4146.
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HOUSECLEANING
0403
Emmy’s Housecleaning Services.
Good references, own transportation, quality work: no job too
small. We guarantee our services. Free estimates. 818-7266305.
HOMES, FOSTER HOMES OR DONATIONS NEEDED!
Just a baby—without his hero
“Sanson” Sanson has little hope for life! A
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HOUSESITTING
Malibu ranch hand, gardener,
care of large and small animals
and all-around general handyman. Excellent references, reliable and trustworthy. Good English, own transportation. Time
move. 323-751-1663.
Housesitting services. Longterm availability. Looking for place
on the beach. Prior sitting references upon request. Responsible. Quiet. Professionally employed. 818-209-9400.
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HAULING
Happy Hauling. Yards, closets,
storages, houses + moving and
any help you may need! Tiny to
gigantic loads! 7 days a week.
Keeping you and Malibu beautiful. Local Malibuite. 310-2288158.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
“Lady”
To adopt Lady call the North Central LA Shelter at 888-452-7381,
To donate or to foster her please email Mutt Match ASAP at
[email protected]
Neither The News nor any of the animal volunteers can determine the
appropriateness of a particular animal for a prospective adopter.
Agoura Animal Shelter • 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.
818-991-0071
http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us
Two offices in executive suite.
Mid-Malibu location. $1000/mo.
each. Covered parking included. Ask for Wayne, 310-4569531.
0403
PAINTING
Pacific Painting. Interior and
exterior, residential and commercial. Quality workmanship
and materials, competitive
rates, wallpaper removal, dry
wall and plaster repair since
1979. Free estimates, bonded
and insured. Lic. # 908913.
310-954-7170.
0403
Very reliable housekeeper/elderly care/childcare available.
Speak some English, am U.S. citizen, have a passport and can
travel. Excellent local tong term
references. Call Olivia: cell, 323861-6498 or home, 323-2319288.
✩ ANIMAL ✩
STARS of the WEEK
Lady is a healthy, happy
two-year--old lab/shepherd mix.
She has been at the shelter for
four months! Too long. The only
reason she is still alive is
because everyone loves her,
but her time has run out.
Loving, sweet and wonderful
energy, Lady is love for life. A
real home, a foster home
and/or donations are urgently
needed to keep her alive.
Please open your heart to such
a lovely Lady in dire need!
Impound #A915079.
Malibu’s best large pony and 1
small horse for 1/2 or full lease.
Both have shown a lot. Located
in wonderful full care barn. Must
stay with present trainer. 310456-3074, leave msg.
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To adopt Sanson please call the NORTH CENTRAL LA SHELTER immediately at
888-452-7381, To donate or to foster him please email Mutt Match ASAP at
[email protected]
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HORSES
GRAPHICS
Travel Trailer—Springdale
296BHG (2006), 30' Bunkhouse,
sleeps 3-4. Appliances, refrigerator, wood drawers, overhead cabinets, range with exhaust, 60-gal.
water system, 6-gal. LP water
heater, 45" wide dinette. Porcelain toilet, tub-shower combo, mirrored medicine cabinet, smoke
detector. Great buy. Call for information: M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Enid,
310-966-4727.
beautiful boy, Sanson is a puppy
at 11 months young. Full of life
and love, he was hit by a car and
his “owners” instead of helping
him dumped him at a shelter to
die. We can’t let that happen. He
desperately needs a friend. His
leg is fractured, but it can be easily mended with vet care. He is in
grave danger of being put down!
Sanson is a happy, sweet, playful boy who deserves to live!
Impound #A929532.
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Malibu local yoga instructor
teaching hatha, ashtanga,
vinyasa and kids’ yoga. Balancing mind and body, building stamina, flexibility and self esteem.
Also offering sunrise yoga at
Zuma location. Zabrina, 310-4579563.
0403
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with the Classified Section
at
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INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY
Industrial shops. “New” 600'800' in the City of Oxnard (20-30
PCH minutes from Malibu). 10 x
12 roll door, office, bathroom,
15' ceilings, $650 and up. No
automotive, 805-486-8796,
www.arcturusproperty.com.
020509
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you placed in the
Malibu Marketplace
and
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CUSTOM PAINTING
Commercial &
Residential License
#816325
Interior
& Exterior
Faux Finishes - Stain
Oil Paints - Sealers
Epoxy Coating - Lacquers
(310) 435-7551
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Type for you! Drafting or preparing correspondence, reports, resumes, bill paying, run errands,
organizational help, scheduling in
meeting vendors, small to large
projects, great rates. Call Jenny, 310-600-6404, or e-mail at
[email protected].
See malibuwavecrest.com.
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RENTALS
Latigo Canyon 1 bd., 1 ba. apt.
Near Pepperdine, beautiful
mountain and canyon views, quiet, serene, very clean. Private entrance, patio, semi-furnished, includes utilities, cable, W/D. No
pets, no smoking. $1575/mo.
Lease, excellent credit. 310-4575271.
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Malibu. 8.7 acres, 3300 sq. ft.
house with gourmet kitchen, 4
bd., 3 ba., sauna, 2 decks, patio,
3 fireplaces, 3-car garage, with
beautiful ocean and mountain
views, furnished or unfurnished,
year lease. $5500/mo. plus security deposit. Agent Dan Ross,
310-702-7121.
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Malibu West 4 bd., 2 1/2 ba.
home. Great neighborhood. 2car attached garage, fireplace,
large master bed and bath.
Dog OK with additional deposit. $5300/mo., 1-year lease.
310-589-6042.
Luxury unit. Close to town.
Santa Monica to Catalina ocean
view. 1 bd., den, large deck,
wood flooring, dishwasher. References required. $2800/mo. No
dogs. 310-456-6736.
The best ocean view in Malibu. Completely remodeled 2story condo. 2 bd., 2 ba., small
office. All new kitchen, bathrooms, carpets, drapes. Tennis, pool, sauna, gated. $3100/
mo. 310-456-5789.
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P.C.H. Pt. Dume area. Newly
remodeled home. Expansive
ocean views. Huge living room,
kitchen, dining room, custom
fireplace, large bd., 1 ba. Extensive wood, antique, rock accents. 6 plush acres. Adults
only. Non-smoking. Cat OK.
Utilities included. $3000/ mo.
One message per prospect.
310-589-8210.
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Malibu, opposite the beach
with large deck and unobstructed ocean views. Charming and
immaculate 4 bd., 3 ba. home
with family room and secluded
outdoor spa. $7500/mo. Gwen.
805-320-7691.
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Summer rental. Ocean view
artsy turn-key 1 bd. condo. 42"
plasma TV, DVD, cable, queen
bed, fireplace, heated pool, spa,
gym, T.C., private beach.
Monthly rates, agent, 818-2859627.
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On the beach. 1 and 2 bd.
apartments. Santa Monica to
Catalina whitewater views.
Fireplace, dishwasher, recently
upgraded. $2200, $2800. 2
bd., $3000/mo. Year lease, no
dogs. 310-456-6736.
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Small 2 bd. guest house with
deck on Yerba Buena Canyon
5 miles from beach. New carpet, paint inside and out.
$1800/mo. plus security. 310457-1135.
0410
Point Dume guest house/office. 1000 square foot contemporary guesthouse, separate
entrance, slate floors, full
kitchen, full bath, walk-in closet, washer/dryer, living and
bedroom. Single, nonsmoker,
no pets. $2600/mo., including
utilities. 310-457-5729.
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PCH address—one bd., living
room, kitchen area, walk-in
closet, large sunny deck,
ocean view, includes utilities.
Furnished, $1800/mo. or unfurnished, $1700/ mo. Summer
rentals OK, pets OK. 310-4579799.
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AFTER 30 YEARS
AT THE COPY STORE
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Carol
Malibu Secretary
310-457-3120
NOTARY, Scripts, Book Ms.
Resumes, Mailing Lists
Legal Briefs, Editing
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Weddings and Events
FRANK LAMONEA
RENTAL WANTED
Landlord is moving! Seeking
small guest house or apartment to rent. I’m a single female MHS teacher, neat, responsible and quiet with
healthy lifestyle. Considering
lowered rent for work exchange. Call 310-924-2158.
0403
818-706-1138
PHOTOGRAPHY
Your Own Cell Site? Dropping
calls in your house? Or in your
car? I can fix that also. I have
Bluetooth solutions for you. Cal
Audiovan at 805-905-6182.
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SITUATION WANTED
0410
Malibu, $1350/mo. Surfrider
Beach. Ocean view studio,
newly remodeled. Includes utilities, cable and parking. Laundry room on premises. 310456-6559.
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Malibu Tree Services—since
1976. Consulting arborist Gerry
Migliori, proper pruning, treatment of infected trees, preventative treatment, organic cultural improvement, consumer tree
protection, insured. Office,
310-457-6800. Cell, 818-6925006.
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VACATION RENTALS
Have Trouble Reaching
Second Story Windows?
Mammoth Lakes townhouse.
Snow still falling! Skiing, snow
boarding, snow mobiles. 4 bd., 3
full baths, comfortably sleeps
10. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fireplace, washer/dryer. Weekends,
$225/night. Sunday through
Thursday, $150/night. Gary,
818-599-1086, 818-880-8075.
Professional, Timely
Service at Reasonable Cost
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late model 23' RV. Need access to electricity and water.
Quiet and responsible. Compensation negotiable. Call 310210-6242 or 310-584-6544.
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home. Shared bath, personal
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Candidate Differences
Phone Tax on Ballot
A simple majority is needed either way to “advise” the
council in the direction voters think is appropriate, but the
most important aspect of Measure E, according to the city
attorney, is that regardless of the vote, it does not bind the
council to any action and would not legally require the city
council to adopt such an ordinance.
Measure D actually proposes an ordinance that would
replace the city’s existing telephone utility users tax with an
updated version.
Currently folks are already paying a tax on their telephones. The city raked in over a million bucks last year.
The new tax, if approved by the voters, would tax all types
of communication services except if precluded by federal law.
So the feds now prohibit local taxation of Internet services, email, and broadband providing service to the Internet. The tax
would not be applied to digital downloads such as music,
games and ringtones.
The proposed ordinance has no effect on the existing utility
user tax applied to electrical, gas and water services, according to the city attorney.
View protection has been a hot topic on the city council campaign trail, with some voters asking candidates if they will support an ordinance. It was said that at the Point Dume forum, it
was the most frequently asked question of the five candidates.
Currently, the city’s land use laws protect what the city
calls primary views, the most impressive scenes viewed from
one view point. Only under certain circumstances, such as
when a new home is being built, the city may approve a landscape plan in which new vegetation must be sited so as not to
block the primary views from the neighbors’ house.
The city, if urged on by the voters, could enact legislation
that would restore views by requiring neighbors to remove or
trim existing landscaping to restore or maintain their neighbors’ views.
Measure D, according to the city attorney, might be struck
down by the courts as it is currently written. “Recent federal
court decisions in other states have cast doubt on whether the
ordinance, as currently written, can be imposed on long distance, celllular and bundled telephone services. If the California
courts determine such ordinances inapplicable to those telephone services, the revenues collected from the current ordinance would be reduced substantially,” wrote City Attorney
Christi Hogin. “Adoption of the proposed ordinance would protect the city from an adverse outcome in any such litigation.”
BY BILL KOENEKER
Council hopefuls were asked to state their position on
the level of emergency preparedness in the city.
Wagner said that the first responders have done their
best in catastrophic events. He ticked off what the city
does have, such as CERT training and Arson Watch,
Sibert indicated the community learned from the
October fire. He said a manual should be prepared for citizens and there should be alarms to alert residents to disasters. The reverse 911, Sibert said, has a number of other
potential applications that could be explored.
Tellem said the city was “sadly lacking” in the 2007
fires. She recited a list of what went wrong. She said
there needs to be an evacuation plan. She said some
kind of CERT training for animal evacuation should
be adopted.
Conley Ulich said the level of emergency preparedness
has increased, but there is more work to be done. She
cited numerous allocations made during her tenure for
disaster preparation and then insisted that the city had
more steps to take including holding a town hall meeting,
prepare a disaster manual among other items.
Council hopefuls disagree on whether development
agreements are a good tool. Wagner said they are only as
good as the lawyers who write them. He said sometimes
other concerns are shoved aside.
Tellem said that agreements could get city officials in
trouble and contended Malibu has a history of litigation
related to development agreements.
Sibert indicated development agreements are sometimes the best way for the city to get some of the services
it needs.
Conley Ulich said it depends on the details of the actual agreement.
Wisnicki agreed, saying she would need to see the proposal. Candidates were also asked what impacts does the
city have on traffic.
Conley Ulich noted any new commercial development
has the potential of increasing traffic.
Tellem noted without a specific plan the city could
cause tremendous traffic problems. She said the city
needs to be more aggressive with Caltrans.
Wisnicki said better communications with Caltrans are
needed to solve traffic issues. Wagner said the city does
not own PCH, but does have 40 or 50 miles of city
streets. Traffic has a direct effect on city planning,
according to Wagner.
Sibert agreed that commercial development particularly in the Civic Center impacts traffic. He said “Z”
traffic is the major cause of PCH traffic tie-ups. He said
working with other jurisdictions is important for synchronizing signals and enforcing traffic laws on PCH,
and a better circulation plan needs to be developed for
the Civic Center.
BY BILL KOENEKER
Local Singer’s Daughter
of a panel of judges live on the show that sends one contestant packing each week. Each rock star progeny hopes
to win the ultimate prize: taking his or her first step toward
becoming a superstar.
“This may sound strange but I really just want to be
present and enjoy myself,” Lattanzi said. “I don’t have any
expectations of stardom, That’s not why I’m doing it. The
key to being happy in life is going for your passions
because life is just too short. I’m trying to remain present,
and I’m really learning a lot.”
The contestants include Landon Brown, son of Bobby
Brown; Lucy Walsh, daughter of the Eagles’ Joe Walsh;
MC Hammer's daughter, A’Keiba Burrell-Hammer; Lara
Johnston, offspring of the Doobie Brothers’ Tom
Johnston, Chloe Rose Lattanzi, Crosby Loggins, son of
Kenny Loggins; Jesse Money, rocker Eddie Money’s
daughter; Jesse Snider, son of heavy metal icon Dee
Snider; and Lil Al B. Sure!, R&B singer Al B. Sure!’s son.
“[The other competitors] are all amazing talents,”
Lattanzi added. “It’s cool because from what I gather none
of us view it as a competition; we’re just trying to find our
own way. We’'re very supportive of each other and I have
a lot of respect for everybody.”
Lattanzi has been singing and writing music since she
was 11 and her upcoming album can be considered a kind
of alternative pop genre with an industrial influence, as
well as some soul thrown in there. The album can soon be
purchased on iTunes.
For more information about Lattanzi, visit her website,
www.chloeroselattanzi.com and watch the series premiere
of “Rock The Cradle” on MTV this Thursday.
BY NICOLE KLIEST
TOP OF THE WORLD
Malibu: Put your finishing touches on this nearly
completed home. Over 4,300 sq.ft. on 6 acres.
With ocean views from South Bay to Point
Dume. Private & gated.
$1,695,000
Chris Frost/Brant Didden 310.456.5621
BEST VIEWS IN MALIBU!
Malibu: Without a doubt the best views
in Malibu from S.M. to Point Dume!
Wrap-around decks, chef’s kitchen,
wood and slate floors, and flat, grassy yard!
$1,995,000
Susan Cosentino 310.456.6771
SOUGHT AFTER POINT DUME
Malibu: Point Dume 5 bedroom, 3 bath home
open and inviting with a pool, spa, a wellequipped barbecue area, including pizza oven.
Great outdoor environment. Call for showing.
$3,150,000
Vicki Salsberg/Isabel Miller 310.456.6771
LOWEST PRICED 2 BEDROOM IN MALIBU
Malibu: 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit condo
in quiet, maturely landscaped complex.
Conveniently located near PCH and Kanan.
An amazing value for malibu. Pool and
spa amenities.
$535,000
Shen O. Schulz 310.456.6771
BEACHFRONT APARTMENT BUILDING
Malibu: First time on the market in 30 years!
Four unit, highly sought after apartment building
on “Old Malibu Road,” situated on 50 feet of
frontage. Amazing opportunity.
$7,850,000
Jeff Chertow/Isabel Miller 310.456.6771
MASTERPIECE ON THE SAND
Malibu: Stunning three level masterpiece on
Malibu Rd. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
with multiple oceanfront decks. Open floor
plan. Gourmet kitchen, private rooftop
deck and garden.
$16,950,000
Jeff Chertow/Dan Dillon 310.456.6771
BEACHFRONT ON THE ROAD
Malibu: Malibu Road one of a kind beachfront
architectural on Malibu Road. 3 bedroom 2.5
bath with direct deck access to sand.
Master on water.
$5,650,000
Paul Woodman 310.456.5621
ELEGANT, LUXURIOUS & SOPHISTICATED
Agoura: 5 bedroom, 5 bath 6,400 sq. ft. in
gated Medea Valley Estates. Flagstone
courtyard, beautiful private pool and spa
surrounded by lush landscaping. Entire
home is exquisitely finished.
$4,900,000
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE
Malibu: Close to coastal development permit for
9,000 sq. ft. Doug Burdge, AIA. Guest house,
workshop and pool. 2 acres mostly usable ocean
view Malibu Park.
$5,650,000
MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE
Malibu: First time on the market. Fabulous
Mediterranean Estate on over 2 acres with
spectacular ocean, whitewater and Pt. Dume
views. 5,209 sq. ft. of living space. 6 bedrooms, 6.5
baths. The finest of touches & attention to detail
complete this estate. $4,910,000
Gayle Pritchett 310.456.5621
MODERN WITH OCEAN VIEWS
Malibu: 2 bedroom, 3 bath custom home with
vaulted ceilings, oak floors, marble cabinets,
granite counters, 2 fireplaces, and Venetian
plaster. Separate 600 sq. ft. studio apartment.
5 fenced deck areas.
$1,299,000
MAGNIFICENT VIEWS!
Malibu: Recently restored 1932 La Costa home
with breathtaking ocean and whitewater views.
Multiple large ocean view decks, perfect for
outdoor entertaining. Must see, priced to sell.
$1,999,500
Jeff Chertow 310.456.6771/
Dusty Mathis 310.456.5621
BEACHFRONT LAND
Malibu: Approx. 75' of beach frontage with open
beach and endless views to the west. Preliminary
plans by Doug Burdge Architects for a 3 level,
6 bedroom, 6.5 bath home.
$4,500,000
Gayle Pritchett 310.456.5621
AMAZING VIEWS
Malibu: Private condo on Carbon Beach in gated
4 unit complex. Large open living area with
stunning views up and down the coast. Huge
rooftop deck. Great buy!!
$3,695,000
OCEAN VIEW FROM EVERY ROOM
Malibu: Gated estate on over 1 acre with 7
bedrooms, 8 baths, and over 7,500 sq. ft.
Hand-crafted floor to ceiling kitchen cabinets,
butler’s pantry, pool, spa, and guest house.
$8,700,000
ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY
Malibu: Newly completed 4 bedroom
architectural home with gorgeous views of
Catalina, and whitewater views of Surfrider and
Pt. Dume. Walls of glass. Very light and bright!
Must see!
$3,950,000
Jeff Chertow 310.456.6771
MASTERFUL VITUS MATARE CREATION
Malibu: 3,170 sq. ft. of open and flowing living
space with polished hydronic concrete floors
throughout, steel siding and roof garden.
Incredible views from almost every room.
La Costa membership.
$3,300,000
ARCHITECTURAL GEM!
Malibu: Ocean & sunset views. Dramatic living
room with walls of glass. Gourmet kitchen,
2 story master suite. Lush landscaping with
waterfall. Private access to Broad Beach.
$3,350,000
CHARMING BROAD BEACH CRAFTSMAN
Malibu: 4 bedroom, 3 bath, with high beamed
ceilings, two wood-burning fireplaces, and
cozy dining area. Gourmet kitchen with
granite countertops, farm sink, media room
and wine cellar.
$3,595,000
CONTEMPORARY SUNSET MESA
Malibu: Beautifully remodeled 5 bedroom 3 bath
Sunset Mesa home on a rare double lot. Large living,
dining & family areas. Oak hardwood floors throughout. Great-sized backyard with pool & spa. Grassy
area, all w/ ocean views.
$2,495,000/$9,200 per month
Matthew Ogden 310.456.5621
OCEANVIEW TOWNHOUSE - PRICE REDUCTION
Malibu: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Malibu west townhouse. Largest in complex. Completely updated,
new hardwood floors, whitewater ocean views
with large master balcony. Membership to
Malibu West Beach Club.
$1,299,000
ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE
Malibu: Dramatic modernist home by Vitus Matare.
Whitewater & ocean views. 6 bd/6 ba, apx. 6,000 sq.
ft. On 1 private gated acre. Room for pool/tennis
court. 4 car garage. Polished concrete floors, wet bar,
great indoor/outdoor flow. Landscaped with drought
tolerant plants. You will never forget these views!
$5,500,000 Jack Pritchett 310.456.5621
1 ACRE IN MALIBU PARK
Malibu: Ocean & mountain view site. Design for a
4,500 sq. ft. home, garage & pool. Geology, soils,
perc. & survey. Private location.
$695,000
OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEW VACANT LOT
Malibu: Nearly 1/2 acre parcel with flat land
and an abundance of gently sloping land.
Very quiet, private, peaceful location.
Minutes from beaches and schools.
$375,000
10 ACRE SITE
Malibu: 10 nearly all useable acres in prime
location with views of Zuma Beach.
The ultimate property for an estate and
compound. A very unique property!
$4,900,000
CENTRAL MALIBU
Malibu: 2.9 acres with views of Surfrider and
Malibu Pier. Gated with designs ready for a new
home. La Costa beach club and tennis rights.
Full reports.
$895,000
Chris Frost 310.456.5621
CHARMING COTTAGE NEXT TO PARKLAND
Topanga: Very charming 2 bd, 1 ba cottage with
river rock fireplace, carport, detached studio, roof
deck. Excellent condition. Gated. Parkland &
trails next door. Photos: malibudreamhomes.com,
garyharryman.com $725,000
Gary Harryman/Jeff Chertow 310.455.4363
JAY VANOS TOPANGA WAVE HOUSE
Topanga: Architectural work of art with wave
rooflines and ceilings, 6 bedrooms, 5 baths,
180° mountain views. Very quiet & private.
1.87 acres. www.garyharryman.com
$3,250,000
Gary Harryman 310.455.4363
AUTHENTIC TOPANGA HUNTING LODGE
Topanga: Quaint and charming 2 bedroom
2 bath cottage with rock fireplace. Sunny decks,
views of Strawberry Peak, terraced gardens.
The perfect hideaway.
Photos: www.garyharryman.com
$695,000 Gary Harryman 310.455.4363
OCEAN VIEW ARCHITECTURAL WITH POOL
Topanga: Excellent and unobstructable ocean,
coastline, city lights views. Includes 2 large
guest houses plus pool house. Infinity pool.
On 9.6 very private acres.
Photos: www.garyharryman.com
$2,300,000 Gary Harryman 310.455.4363
prmalibu.com
prtopanga.com

04/03/2008 - MalibuSurfsideNews

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