Meeting on Legacy Park project prior to EIR drafting
A hearing will take place at City Hall on Dec. 5 to receive information on the Malibu Legacy Park project. Called, a scoping session, the purpose of the meeting is to gather additional information in preparation for the project’s environmental impact report.
The Legacy Park project includes the creation of a city park on the city-owned Chili Cook-Off site that will be part of a sophisticated wastewater/storm water treatment facility. An initial report on the different elements of the project to be used for the hearing can be found on the city’s Web site at www.ci.malibu.ca.us. On the left side, click “City Departments,” then go to “Environmental and Community Development,” followed by “Planning Division,” then “Planning Project Decisions and Notices,” then “Environmental Projects and CEQA Notices” and lastly, “Malibu Legacy Park Project – Scoping Meeting.”
Fluoride coming to Malibu
Waterworks District No. 29 will introduce fluoride on Monday to its water treatment plant that supplies a predominate portion of the Malibu district. According to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, the district purchases water from the West Basin Municipal Water District, which in turn gets water from the Metropolitan Water District. The MWD decided to add fluoride to the water in February 2003 because of requests from public health officials and the appeal of preventing tooth decay. They will adjust the natural fluoride concentration from 0.1-0.4 parts per million to 0.7-0.8 parts per million at the Joseph P. Jensen Treatment Plant in Granada Hills.
There has been mild opposition to the fluoridation, with some speakers voicing their concern at City Council meetings. City officials have no authority over water fluridation.
Gift with a view
Malibu residents Jeremy Fletcher and Dr. Charlotte Fletcher donated $1.25 million to the Viewpoint School’s Capital Campaign “Building For Our Children’s Future.” The couple’s two sons have attended the K-12 non denominational, co-educational school in Calabasas since Kindergarten. The Fletcher’s gift will assist in building a state-of-the-art secondary school library, providing an electronic and resource center for print media. Construction is set for June 2008, where the library will be a part of a $13,500-square-foot academic building. Jeremy Fletcher is a senior managing director of the Boston-based real estate investment firm Beacon Capital Partners, Llc. While clinical psychologist Dr. Charlotte Fletcher sits on the board of the Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center.
Adopt a class or program
Local businesses can adopt a classroom or a special program at Webster Elementary School for a school year with a $300 donation. The funds will assist teachers in purchasing materials for the classroom and curriculum related-tools. There are 18 available classrooms and 11 programs including: the art studio, computer lab, Eat a Rainbow, gardening angels, library and nurse’s office. Participating business owners will receive a thank-you card from the respective class or program with a signed photo from the students, as well as a sign to display within their place of business. For more information call 310.456.6494 ext. 313.
Fun fest
On Dec. 2, Webster Elementary School will have a Winter Fun Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include real snow, rides, games, a snowboard simulator and a holiday boutique. Admission is free, while there is a fee for rides and games. The festival will take place at the school, 3602 Winter Canyon Road. For more information call 310.456.6494 ext. 313.
Sen. Boxer staffer to meet constituents
Local constituents have the opportunity to meet with a Sen. Barbara Boxer staff member during mobile office hours on Nov. 29 from 1-3 p.m. at Malibu Bluffs Park’s Michael Landon Center, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. Those who need assistance with Social Security Administration, the Veterans Administration or any other federal agency are particularly encouraged to visit for casework help. Also, any meeting between a staff member and constituent is considered off-the-record unless it is otherwise noted.
Thanksgiving holiday closings
Malibu City Hall and The Malibu Times offices will be closed Nov. 22-23 for Thanksgiving. Both will be open at usual times on Nov. 26.
Planning Commission meeting date changed
The Planning Commission meeting that was scheduled for Nov. 20 has been moved to Dec. 4 because there wasn’t quorum. Items on the former meeting’s agenda will be discussed at the new meeting. For more information, call 310.458.2489 ext. 245.
-Sara Shereen Bakhshian