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Treading a fine line

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Malibu will not have to pay a $5,700 fine levied by the Regional Water Quality Control Board for delays in submitting a work plan addressing septic system performance and pollution in Malibu Lagoon.

City Attorney Christi Hogin called it a “victory” when the five-member board voted unanimously to rescind the fine, averting a possible legal battle with the city.

The fine, which could have been as much as $130,000 — or $1,000 for each day the city exceeded the deadline for filing the work plan — was considered by the city to be more unfair than excessive.

“Fines are for polluters,” said Hogin after the ruling Friday. “The city has been cooperating with the board to answer the question of why the lagoon is polluted.”

In fact, a study released in February by UCLA scientists raised more questions than answers regarding possible sources of high levels of bacteria and nitrates in lower Malibu Creek and Lagoon. Everything from the Tapia Water Reclamation Facility to hikers and homeless encampments, livestock and even ducks were cited.

When the sand berm separating the lagoon from the surf zone is breached, the toxic soup flows out onto the beach, and surfers complain of numerous health problems, including rashes, eye and ear infections, and respiratory and intestinal symptoms. Surfrider Beach routinely is graded “F” by environmental watchdog organization Heal the Bay, based on water samples taken daily and weekly.

But the water board has blamed much of the pollution on malfunctioning septic systems adjacent to the creek and lagoon and along Malibu’s entire coastline.

The city began its own investigation of septics in the Cross Creek area, where engineers have yet to make a “hydraulic connection.”

City officials have also promoted installation of on-site wastewater treatment plants to replace failing septics and for new and substantially renovated homes.

Some of the older systems, serving multifamily and commercial properties originally permitted by Los Angeles County, have already been replaced with the new, computer-monitored designs, which engineers say virtually eliminate “daylighting” or polluted runoff.

Some of the systems produce treated wastewater suitable for sub-irrigation, the quality of which, experts say, equals or exceeds that of reclaimed water sold by Tapia for irrigation.

The water board notified the city last June that it would have to produce a plan by July, then extended the deadline to September. City officials said they wanted to wait for the release of the UCLA study, which they hoped would provide more scientific information and possibly pinpoint the sources of pollution.

After the board voted to rescind the fine, Hogin said, “The board embraced our spirit of cooperation over the objections of its staff.”

A bill that would set statewide standards for septic performance in the coastal zone has passed the state Assembly and is on its way to the Senate. While the city supports the intent of AB 885, it opposes specific language in the bill relating to acceptable pollution levels.

Parents tell school board, ‘More for the arts’

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Before parents said a word at last Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, you knew they wanted more resources for the arts. The multipurpose room of Juan Cabrillo Elementary School was filled with the music of the school’s student orchestra. And after the orchestra performed “Pollywoddle Doodle,” “Can Can,” “Pink Panther,” and “Rock Around the Clock,” half the audience left.

Heather Anderson, outgoing president of the Juan Cabrillo PTSA, brought home the point even more. She noted that out of the $100,000 the organization raised for the classroom, $14,000 had been budgeted for art instruction once a month and $10,000 for singing and music theory instruction once a week. Referring to the recent visit of animator Faith Hubley to Malibu schools, Anderson noted: “This is exactly the art experience we are committed to bring to our students.” Pointing around the room festooned with Diego Rivera- and Frida Kahlo-like murals created by students, she said, “Art should be part of every student’s life.”

Anderson made requests for next year. Gratefully acknowledging the board’s $5,000 grant for a fourth- and fifth-grade music teacher, Anderson asked if a similar contribution could be made for the 1999-2000 school year. “As you can tell, this district takes the arts very seriously,” she said. “Don’t let our children slip through the gaps.”

The board’s District’s Fine Arts Advisory Committee, mandated to assess how current district fine arts programs match up to national standards of arts education, asked for broader measures. Besides recommending that the district hire additional staff, the committee urged the board to adopt a “fine arts facilities policy” in order to ensure the health and safety of students enrolled in fine arts classes. Committee Chair Zina Josephs of Malibu, referring to the committee’s 70-page report, noted that classrooms are too small, highly educated staff move furniture and there is inadequate safe storage. Much to Malibu board representative Todd Hess’ frustration, the three pages of committee recommendations came without a price tag. “Has the DAC attempted to cost these requests?” he asked. “Although this is helpful, we will be fortunate if we have any money this year. Requests for people and classrooms come to $2.5 million. I’m concerned that you realize the difference between theory and reality.”

“No, because we didn’t know how much you have,” Josephs replied. “You can understand that we wanted to show you what we need. We understand that you have to tell us how much you have.”

Other board members were more encouraging. “There are safety issues we have to deal with,” Brenda Gottfried said. “We have to find pockets of money.” Dorothy Chapman thought the requests would be appropriate for Proposition X, the 1994 city/county legislation allowing levy of a parcel tax. The board’s next meeting, June 3, will include a public hearing and adoption of a resolution to increase the tax. “We must be concerned for the future, not just one year,” she said.

In other action, the board unanimously approved the purchase of 14 additional modular school classrooms, two units each of which will go to Juan Cabrillo and Webster elementary schools.

Community activist Laure Stern receives Golden Oak Award and PTA President Lisa Curtis is given Honorary Service Award at Point Dume Marine Science School’s Teacher Appreciation and Honorary Service Award Luncheon Friday.

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Sailboats abound off Malibu coast last weekend. Pepperdine and HRL can be seen on the hillside. Photo by Jan Crane.

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Evaluating the evaluators

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I understand from a reliable source that Walt Keller et al. have thankfully given up on their campaign to find a reason to fire our city attorney. The commonly accepted reason for their efforts is that she, having failed to get council approval to hire an independent counsel to handle an alleged violation of election law, pursued the matter herself, as she should. Just think, maybe they could have had Ken Starr.

The harassment of Ms. Hogin has included asking her to postpone a vacation, give Keller what sounded like a minute-by-minute account of how she spent her time for some period, then holding employee evaluation meetings over a long period. Then, apparently having failed, they hired a very expensive lawyer from downtown to conduct an evaluation of all the council’s direct reports, all three.

A large number of citizens have observed that if Bill Clinton had committed his sins while a CEO in the private sector he would have been fired. I think not. However, if any member of senior management had harassed a key official in the private sector as apparently happened to Ms. Hogin, you can bet that the unemployment line would have been longer by now.

So where are we now? Have Ms. Hogin’s pursuers slunk quietly away from a failed and disgraceful effort. I would too. Or maybe one of the individuals responsible will have the courage to stand on the steps of City Hall and apologize — to all of us. I will be there.

I will also be at the polls on next election day with my long memory. And I will hope to have some company, lots of it. Explaining strange behavior of some city officials to people over six time zones is tiresome.

Bill Liverman

Council changes strategy on septic bill

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With tough new septic system standards moving perilously close to passage in the state Legislature, the City Council Monday officially registered its opposition to the proposed measure, a position that some in the community believe the council should have taken weeks ago.

Assembly Bill 885, which could potentially cost local homeowners thousands of dollars in septic system upgrades, was passed by the Assembly last week and sent on to the state Senate. (See related story, “Septic bill passes Assembly”, page A12.)

The council had originally instructed its Sacramento lobbyist to push only for amendments to the bill and to advise the bill’s sponsors that it would oppose the measure unless those changes were made.

The Malibu Township Council, a long-established group of homeowners and community activists, pressured the council to take a more aggressive approach by opposing the bill outright, because of the strict uniform testing standards in the measure and the threat of increased scrutiny by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Members of the Township Council argued to council members that because the goal of the bill is to clean up California’s coastal waters, generally regarded as a laudable effort, the measure was sure to win the broad support of the Legislature unless it met with vocal opposition.

The council declined the advice and chose to rely upon the efforts of its lobbyist and of city staff to negotiate changes to the bill.

But after the measure sailed through the Assembly — and Mayor Walt Keller and Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Van Horn personally visited Sacramento — the council changed its mind.

Chiding council members for not opposing the bill outright to begin with, Township Council Member Frank Basso said, “I hate to say it, but you’ve been proved wrong. This is a bad bill, and it’s going to cost each and every member of this community money.”

The council members were clearly not happy with their previous approach.

Seeming to concede the Township Council’s better judgment, Councilwoman Joan House told Basso, “Hats off to you guys.”

Keller blamed the failure of the original strategy on a lack of insider information. He described receiving a tip from someone whom he described as an “old pro” in the halls of the state Capitol who told him that bill sponsors typically promise amendments but often do not add them. Keller also said the city’s lobbyist had not kept the council abreast of the bill’s progress.

Van Horn described her trip to Sacramento as a real eye-opener.

“I think the thing that is most frustrating is that very few people want to hear how septic systems work, especially the [people] pushing for this bill,” she said.

The council unanimously voted to send a notice in writing to the bill’s sponsors and to Malibu’s elected representatives indicating the city’s opposition to the bill. In the event the bill moves as effortlessly through the Senate as it did through the Assembly, the council is also requesting specific changes, most significantly that Malibu, rather than the Regional Water Quality Control Board, regulate local septic systems.

Only R.G. can make a tree

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It is with great dismay that I read the ad in the May 13 edition announcing R.G. Harris Co. Specimen Tree Farm is going out of business.

The tree farm has been a blessing for those of us who don’t wish to plant a sapling and wait decades until we get a tree. For about the same amount of money President Clinton spends on a haircut, we outfitted our back yard with lush, tropical specimens.

A phone call to the tree farm revealed that the business is closing and selling its land to make way for a “big estate.” Malibu needs another “big estate” like Surfrider Beach needs more pollution. On the other hand, the loss of a small business selling a niche product will be felt.

I think we’re going to look back on the 2Oth century as that gentle era when we still were able to patronize a family-run business. The Harris tree farm has had very good stock at reasonable prices. Now we’re left to head to the nearest Home Depot for scrawny trees mass-grown in Texas with about a 50-percent chance for survival.

We’ll miss you, R.G. Harris.

Chris Ford

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@normal:DRIVERS-OUR DRIVERS average 37 cents/mile! *More hometime. *More benefits. *Western or 48 states. 3 yrs. OTR + 1yr. flatbed. Combined Transport 800-290-2327. Cal*Scan

@normal:RESEARCH, RECEPTIONIST Salary+bonus. Responsibilities include: answer phone & research on computer data bases & Internet. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 9am-3pm. Please fax resume to Mann & Company: 310-589-6117.

@normal:WORK FROM HOME – EARN EXTRA INCOME. $800-$3500 PT/FT. Call 1-800-714-5653 for free information or log on to http://www.hbn.com and please use the access code 5819 *BMX

@normal:**THE MALIBU TIMES** is looking for a part-time Inside Advertising & Telemarketer person to sell special sections. Salary plus commission. Sales experience preferred. Call Rae at 310-456-5507, Ext 108 or fax your resume to 310-456-8986

@normal:ARE YOU A NEWS HOUND! The Malibu Times is looking for experienced reporters with an itch to cover government & fast-breaking stories. Call Arnold York, publisher at 456-5507 ext 101 or for immediate consideration fax clips to 456-8986

@normal:RECEPTIONISTS/ADMIN. Excellent long & short-term opportunities with high-profile companies. Experience w/multi-line phone system, have MSword. Good organizational skills. Call 310-826-3828

@normal:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO PSYCHIC. Busy Malibu Psychic seeks intelligent person w/ability to prioritize multiple tasks, sense of humor, willingness to help others, great telephone, communication skills and writing ability. Computer/email/website maintenance experience a must! Minimum 3 years office experience. Long-term, permanent, part-time. M-F, 1-6:30pm. Fax 310-457-0993

@normal:ORTHODONTIC RDA Prestigious orthodonic office offering “prestigious” salary/benefits. Exceptional opportunity. Fax resume: 310-459-3826.

@normal:THE MALIBU TIMES is looking for a full or part-time Advertising Salesperson. Salary plus commission. Some sale experience necessary (will train). Call Arnold York at 310-456-5507 ext. 101 or fax your resume to 310-456-8986

@normal:FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY INTERN. Flexible hours, flexible days. No pay. Call David at 310-457-5254

@normal:COUNSELOR: Experienced substance abuse/dual diagnosis counselors needed for a 6 bed adult residential treatment facility in Malibu. Day, evening & overnight shifts available. Lead recovery groups. Contact Sherri. 818-363-5630

@normal:FRED SANDS REALTORS MALIBU seeks F/T Receptionist (M-F, 9-6) to answer busy phones, greet visitors & perform office duties. MUST be service oriented team player & work well under pressure. RE experience a +. Benefits. Call Sally for interview. 310-456-3638

@normal:COOK, & PREP-COOK, CASHIER, SERVERS, DISHWASHER needed for family dining restaurant. Experience preferred. Come in for an interview. 22969 Pacific Coast Highway. 310-456-6106

@normal:NEW BUSINESS seeks intelligent, motivated, nature & health loving people w/excellent communication skills to fill several positions immediately due to rapid expansion. Call 310-990-2256.

@normal:PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION available in busy Malibu office. Please fax resume to: 310-456-3742

@normal:R.D.A./O.D.A./D.A. Malibu office seeks energetic individual to join our fun-loving practice. Must love children & be a team player. Fax resume: 310-456-8627 or call 310-456-3306

@normal:RECEPTIONIST. Malibu real estate office needs experience candidate, professional appearance for front desk to greet visitor w/excellent verbal, written, organizational, phone, people skills. Filling, computer literate. Assist personnel, general office duties. Benefits, 401K. Fax resume to Rosalinde: 310-317-4256

@normal:MAINTENANCE WORKER NEEDED full-time at Tivoli Cove condominium complex. Call manager Tom at 310-457-4305

@normal: MONEY MAKER for a profitable & expanding business in Brentwood is looking for motivated, outgoing individuals that are willing to work hard in return for big cash. Call (310)990-2256

@normal:DEPUTY CITY CLERK- Salary $32,598-$42,378 annually, plus excellent benefits & fully paid PERS. Under supervision of the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clear will perform a variety of secretarial & general administrative support activities for the City Clerk & performs the General City Clerk duties including City records keeping, coordination of municipal elections, & certification of official City documents. Serves as a confidential assistant for the City Clerk, City Manager & City Council. Application deadline: 6/11/99 Submit completed City application to City of Malibu, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265. Position announcement & application available at City Hall or call 310-456-2489 ext 325

@normal:CONTROLLER-Salary $51,528-$66,987 annually, plus excellent benefits & fully paid PERS. Under direction of the Administrative Services Director the Controller will be responsible for providing professional accounting direction & control & review of City accounting activities. Directs & oversees the professional & technical development of the accounting, purchasing & payroll staff. Prepares & manages the Accounting division’s budget. Supervises & reviews all City activities relating to accounting & financial reporting, both internal & external. Experience in preparing CAFR’s highly desirable. Application deadline: 6/11/99 Submit completed City application to City of Malibu, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265. Position announcement & application available at City Hall or call 310-456-2489 ext 325

@normal:CROSSING GUARDS-SALARY: $7.00 per hour – Part Time Position (4 hours per day). Under direction of Public Works Director a Crossing Guard must have the ability to work with children on a daily basis; learn & apply traffic regulations, especially those pertaining to children crossing streets; establish & maintain effective relations, with the ability to be courteous yet firm with school children & the public; maintain a clean & neat appearance & have sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather. Application deadline: 7/02/99 Submit completed City application to City of Malibu, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265. Position announcement & application available at City Hall or call 310-456-2489 ext 325

@normal:AVON PRODUCTS – Start your own business. Work flexible hours. Enjoy unlimited earnings. Call toll free (888)942-4053. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER COVENANT TRANSPORT $1,000 sign-on bonus for Exp. Company Drivers. 1-800-441-4394. Owner Operators – Call toll free 1-888-667-3729. Bud Meyer Truck Lines. Refrigerated hauling call toll free 1-877-283-6393 Solo Drivers & Contractors. Cal*Scan

@normal:CO. SPONSORED TRAINING & 1st year income $35K – Stevens Transport – OTR truck drivers wanted! Non-experienced or experienced – Toll free 888-279-4058 EOE. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVER – Start up to 41 cents/mi. (Teams), 39 cents/mi. (Solos).O/O start 80 cents/mi. ALL MILES. CDL/A req’d. EOE. KLLM 1-800-925-5556. Cal*Scan

@normal:DIRECTOR OF NURSING Position available immediately in 99 bed SNF for strong, exper. D.O.N. Live in #1 small town in California in valley among fruit trees, vineyards, lakes, streams & mountains. Strong psychotropic knowledge recommended. FAX resume to: Pleasant Care of Ukiah 707-462-0742 & call Kim Taylor, Administrator 707-462-6636. Cal*Scan

@normal:DRIVERS – WHEN IT comes to benefits, we’ve got all the bell & whistles. *New pay raise. *Solos .29cpm. *$1,000 sigh-on bonus. Training opportunities. SRT 1-877-BIG-PAYDAY (1-877-244-7293) Toll Free

@Header:Home Care

@normal:EXPERIENCED CARE GIVER. Years of experience w/elderly care. Can provide round-the-clock care. All aspects of personal care, medication, etc. Healthy cooking, light housekeeping. Errands. Short-term or long-term. Local references. 818-880-8210

@normal:MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL FROM EUROPE studying English will provide intensive medical home care/companion, live in/out. Excellent references. Please call at cell #: 805-551-2991 or at 805-483-0898.

@Header:Horses

@normal:RETREAT RANCH NEAR DEL MAR. 8 acre equestrian ranch w/covered lighted riding arena & outdoor riding arena. Situated on 2 estate homesites. Running streams, trails, beautiful country views in prestigious area. Price $1.3 million. One of the last undeveloped gems in coastal north San Diego County. PP 619-756-1665

@Header:Landscaping

@Normal:MALIBU PLANTSCAPING. Interior & Exterior plant care design and maintenance. Call 310-457-1625.

@Header:Lost & Found

@normal:FREE LOST & FOUND ADS. Have you lost a pet or found an article? Please call our Classified Dept. at 310-456-5507 Ext 108 and we will be glad to take your classified ad at NO CHARGE.

@normal:***REWARD*** Lost silver necklace w/heart shape diamond pendant. Lost 4/27 in Cross Creek or Malibu Colony shopping centers. Very sentimental. Please call 310-589-8800

@normal:FOUND men’s wedding band at 76 Station at Webb Way. Call Jeff at 310-456-3521

@Header:Massage

@normal:**20 YEARS EXPERIENCE** Certified acupressurist & Reiki practicitioner. Beneficial for everything from neck & back pain to asthma & severe stress. Appointments in your home. Gentle. Powerful. Deeply peaceful healing. Call Anandamayi at 310-589-2946.

@Header:Mobile Homes

@normal:DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME. 1,400 sq. ft. , 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Huge living room w/fireplace. Big kitchen w/skylights. Laundry room. Dining room, office. Beautiful design. Must see. Must be moved. $30,000 obo. 323-876-0515

@Header:Mobile Services

@normal:HAWAIIAN LIGHTS CO. MOBILE SERVICE. Electric garage doors, landscape lighting, car stereos & alarms. Indoor lighting replacement. Assemble audio & computer wall units. Local resident w/references. Paul the Hawaiian 310-457-9611, pager 310-841-9974

@Header:Musical Instruction

@normal:PIANO & VOCAL TRAINING. All ages. Indiana University grad & childhood learning specialist. (Speech, diction, projection – adults) Other tutoring available. Long-time Malibu resident w/refs. Local number, 310-689-1000 Ext. 5560

@normal:**PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME** My specialty is children & beginning or returning adults. COMPLIMENTARY LESSON. Call D.J. 310-454-1415. LETS HAVE SOME FUN!

@normal:DRUM LESSONS From children to professionals. Over 30 years experience. Records, film, concerts & teaching. Now accepting a limited number of students. Will Ornelas. 310-456-9457. References & credits upon request.

@Header:Painting

@normal:**BARETTA’S ESTATE PAINTING SERVICE** Interior – Exterior. Free estimates. 20 years experience in the Malibu area. Pager #310-610-2942

@normal:**THE FAUX ‘HO** Certified interior designer specializes in decorative paint finishes for every surface of your home or office. Standard painting services also available. Call Patricia at 323-874-0937.

@normal:PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING.Murals/Faux. Expert furniture & cabinet refinishing. Local references. Dean 310-456-5058

@normal:**JAMES THE PAINTER** Interior & Exterior. Complete preparation before painting.

  • Wallpaper Removal
  • Stucco, Wood, Repair
  • Drywall, Ceiling Repair
  • Water Damage (walls, ceilings) Licenced & Bonded. 323-732-3034.

@Header:Party Services

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  • ***BEAR TO BEAR BALLOONS***
  • Balloons & Bouquets for all Occasions. Now carrying BEANIE BABIES 21217 Pacific Coast Highway & Rambla Pacifico, Malibu. Call 310-456-9746.

@Header:Personals

@normal:******ADVERTISE STATEWIDE!****** Place a 25-word classified ad for $450. Your ad will run in 200+ California newspaper. Combined circurlation over 3.3 million. For information, call The Malibu Times at 310-456-5507 and ask for Rae.

@normal:RELATIONSHIP COACH Sylvia Green can help you with your love, marriage and dating concerns. Telephone consultations $1.00 per minute. Call 24-hour hotline (310) 399-5612 or E-mail matingline@aol.com Initial call is free.

@Header:Picture Framing

@normal:MALIBU GALLERY Serving Malibu’s picture framing and art collector needs since 1981. We buy old paintings & photos of Malibu area. Colony Plaza (near Ralph’s). 310-456-5393.

@Header:Plant Care

@normal:MALIBU PLANTSCAPING. Quality plant care. Interior & exterior plant design & maintenance. Commercial, residential. 310-457-1625

@Header:Plumbing

@normal:McDERMOTT PLUMBING & PUMPING. Residential, commercial. Call on us to handle what ever comes up. 24-hour emergency service. Plumbing 310-456-2286, Pumping 310-456-1173

@normal:**AMERICAN QUALITY PLUMBING** Repair

  • Repipe
  • Remodel. Competitive Rates. Same day service. Lic#636701. Call 310-456-7220

@Header:Private Investigator

@normal:SPIES LIKE US INVESTIGATIONS. Specializing in surveillance, domestic, child custody, video photography, counter-surveillance, nanny-cams, criminal, and civil investigations. PI#20786. 310-455-1861 Topanga, or 805-230-5552, Westlake Village.

@Header:Real Estate

@normal:******ADVERTISE STATEWIDE!****** Place a 25-word classified ad for $450. Your ad will run in 200+ California newspaper. Combined circurlation over 3.3 million. For information call The Malibu Times at 310-456-5507 and ask for Rae.

@normal:RETREAT RANCH NEAR DEL MAR. 8 acre equestrian ranch w/covered lighted riding arena & outdoor riding arena. Situated on 2 estate homesites. Running streams, trails, beautiful country views in prestigious area. Price $1.3 million. One of the last undeveloped gems in coastal north San Diego County. PP 619-756-1665

@normal:COME LIVE ON BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN OREGON COAST. Commercial, Investment. Estate Homes available at great values. Ocean view, riverfront & lakefront homes. Outdoor recreation at your doorstep! Call Marilyn @ (541)332-2023 www.sixesriverlandcompany.com

@normal:AZ’s BEST BARGAINS. 36 acres – $19,900. Beautiful ranch a perfect 6,100′ climate. Views of San Francisco Peaks & Grand Canyon. Affordable financing. Hurry! Call AZLR 1-877-244-8439. Cal*Scan

@normal:ARIZONA NORTHWEST. 40 acres – $15,900. Great getaway ranch with awesome views. Abundant ground water. E-Z terms. Call AZLR 1-888-244-5263. Cal*Scan

@normal:LAKE TAHOE AREA riverfront 100 AC – $295,000. New to market. Spectacular open & wooded acreage w/famous trout river winding thru it! Tons of browns & rainbows, plus water fowl & wildlife galore! Enjoy Nevada’s quality of life including excellent climate & no taxes! Ideally located in the Sierra Nevadas just 1 hour to Tahoe & Reno. Country rd. frontage, utilities, ample water rights. An incredible opportunity to own prime riverfront in an exclusive location! Financing available. Call owner now. 775-463-0046 Cal*Scan

@Header:SUMMER COASTAL RENTALS

@normal:MALIBU BROAD BEACH AREA. Private beach. 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths. Furnished house. Deck w/ocean view. Hot tub. 400 ft. to beach. Gated community. Pets welcomed. For rent in July & August. $8,000/month. 310-589-0665

@normal:BEACHFRONT APARTMENT- HUGE STUDIO (750 sq. ft.) for rent. Large full-size kitchen, laundry, parking. Close-in location. New carpet, paint. Long-term $1,695/month. Summer $3,200/month. 310-456-7112. Available now.

@normal:ON THE BEACH IN MALIBU. Small beach house on sandy dry beach. Bright, sunny, cheerfully decorated. June $10,500. July $11,500. August $12,500. September $12,500. Call 310-456-3700.

@normal:SHORT TERM, POINT DUME. Large completely furnished homey, sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment w/pool. Available June 1-mid August. $1,650/month + utilities (or exchange for NYC apartment). 310-457-1287

@normal:ONE BEDROOM GUEST APARTMENT attached to beach house. Can furnish. Fireplace, full kitchen. Beach access. One-car off-street parking. Close in. $1,600/month. Summer Rates Available. 310-456-1753

@normal:MALIBU BAY CLUB. Studio, spectacular white water views. Full kitchen, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, walk-in closet, giant exterior deck, carport. Washer/dryer hookup. Private beach, tennis, heated pool/jacuzzi. Call Judy 310-589-9632, 310-550-8145 office, 310-858-7999 home. Summer rental rate (3 month minimum) $1,500/month. One year lease $1,100/month.

@Header:Rentals

@normal:SPECTACULAR, PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW APARTMENT on hillside high above PCH across from beach. 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Fireplace, large glass balcony. Close-in location. $1,100/month. No dogs. One-year lease. 310-512-6028

@normal:BEAUTIFUL MALIBU, SOUTHWEST SERENE HOME. Miles of trails. Stream, woods, park. Vistas Bonitas. Private, peaceful, spacious. 4-1/2 acres. Award winning architect, Buff & Hensman. New Subzero, etc. Horses O.K. Satellite. $3,750/month. 310-457-4405

@normal:HOUSE FOR RENT. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. Den w/wet bar, new paint/carpet, open beamed-ceilings throughout. Lots of closets. Quiet, seclude El Nido. No pets. $2,200/month. 310-456-8585

@normal:3,000 SQUARE FOOT BROAD BEACH HOME. 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Double master. Ceramic tile floors, 13 skylights. Perfect for 2 families or roommates. Month to month or lease option available. $5,000/month OR $3,000/month duplex, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 310-457-7179.

@normal:GREAT OCEAN VIEW AT COUNTY LINE. One bedroom, 1 bath. Newly painted & new carpeting. Balcony. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets. One-lease. $1,200/month. 310-364-8928, or 818-703-7041

@normal:BEACHFRONT APARTMENT- HUGE STUDIO (750 sq. ft.) for rent. Large full-size kitchen, laundry, parking. Close-in location. New carpet, paint. Long-term $1,695/month. Summer $3,200/month. 310-456-7112. Available now.

@normal: 2 CONDOS -EXQUISITE POOL CARBON BEACH 84. Best beach, building, price, best for children. No pets. Lease/summer. Furnished, one queen bed. $2,700-$3,000 (Lease). Summer $3,000-$3,500/month. Outrigger: one bedroom, $2,500 Beach. 310-454-2628

@normal:MALIBU TIVOLI COVE. Beautiful tri-level townhouse. Dramatic ocean view. 1+loft (2 bed) Fireplace. A/C, 2-car parking. Pool, tennis court, spa/sauna, exercise room, clubhouse. Gated & secure. $2,200/month. Linda. 310-459-1700×16 or page 310-248-1637.

@normal:ONE BEDROOM GUEST APARTMENT attached to beach house. Can furnish. Fireplace, full kitchen. Beach access. One-car off-street parking. Close in. $1,600/month. Summer Rates Available. 310-456-1753

@normal:SHORT TERM, POINT DUME. Large completely furnished homey, sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment w/pool. Available June 1-mid August. $1,650/month + utilities (or exchange for NYC apartment). 310-457-1287

@normal:MALIBU BAY CLUB. Studio, spectacular white water views. Full kitchen, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, walk-in closet, giant exterior deck, carport. Washer/dryer hookup. Private beach, tennis, heated pool/jacuzzi. Call Judy 310-589-9632, 310-550-8145 office, 310-858-7999 home. Summer rental rate (3 month minimum) $1,500/month. One year lease $1,100/month.

@Header:Rentals To Share

@normal:ENGINEER-PROFESSIONAL seeking responsible person to share fantastic 3 bedroom, 3 bath, fireplace, spa, deck, house overlooking ocean w/views from Pt. Dume to SM on top of Las Flores Canyon. Available June 3. $1,500/month. 310-837-6987, 310-456-7216

@normal:SHARE WRITER’S RETREAT. Small cottage, west Malibu mountains. Male or female. Must be employed, responsible w/references. $450/month +$25 utilities. 1st , last, security. 619-227-9746 Cell or Leave Message at 310-457-5214.

@normal:OAK PARK (AGOURA HILLS) Private bedroom w/own bath in townhouse located in quiet area. Full privileges. Washer/dryer. Tennis, pool/spa. Off-street covered parking. Must be responsible, good credit, w/references. $650/month +1/2 utilities. 818-594-4330

@Header:Rental Wanted

@normal: BODYBUILDER/PERSONAL TRAINER SEEKING room to rent in an estate w/ocean view or swimming pool. Will provide added security. Responsible, dependable, employed. Excellent references. Needed immediately. Call 800-556-4163

@normal:RENTAL WANTED STARTING IN JUNE TO FIRST OF AUGUST. 2 or 3 bedroom apartment for Malibu business owner w/2 children. Mid Malibu area preferred. References. Can pay up to $1,800/month. Call or fax Anna at 310-278-7656.

@Header:Room For Rent

@normal:***ROOM WITH A VIEW***. A peace of heaven in Malibu mountains. 2 bedrooms w/private bath & small kitchenette in a rustic estate w/grounds to match. Private entrance. Spectacular 180¡ ocean view. $1,100/month. 310-456-8227.

@Header:Roofing

@normal: FOUR SEASONS ROOFING. All types of roofing & repairs. Licensed (#726424) Bonded & insured. Workmanship guaranteed. Residential, Commercial & Industrial. LOWEST RESIDENTIAL RATES IN LA! Free estimate. 310-317-9595, 310. Cell, 310-420-0293. Pager 800-417-6052

@normal:***OLYMPIC ROOFING*** Since 1969

  • New Roofs
  • Maintenance
  • Repair Service. Quality Is Not Expensive….It’s Priceless! License #339689. Bonded. 818-993-0029

@normal:PAUL BANCROFT ROOFING, INC. Over 25 years custom quality service. New & Re-roofing, all types. Waterproofing. Commercial*Residential. We’re built on integrity! St. Lic.#467286. Call 818/888-7307

@Header:Rubbish Collection

@normal:ALADDIN DISPOSAL. Brush removal, drop body service, rent-a-bin. Commercial & residential. 310-457-1408. Malibu Customers.

@Header:Self Improvement

@normal:RELATIONSHIP COACH Sylvia Green can help you with your love, marriage and dating concerns. Telephone consultations $1.00 per minute. Call 24-hour hotline (310) 399-5612 or E-mail matingline@aol.com Initial call is free.

@Header:Services

@normal:LETTER PERFECT: Letters, Resumes, Scripts, Manuscripts, Legal, Word Processing, Fax services available. Also, Computer Lessons, Learn Windows 95, & E-mail. Contact Karen 310-456-8625.

@normal:ORGANIZE THIS! Professional organizer. Whatever, wherever, whenever. Home/office set-up & maintenance. Moving/packing, spring cleaning, bill paying, address book, file system, inventory, time & space management. Gift Certificate & much more. Michelle@310-392-1206.

@normal:***PRIVATE DRIVER*** Malibu resident looking for full-time driving position. Your car or mine. Also can provide airport transportation. Beeper #310-610-2942

@Header:Signs

@normal:****DOMINO ENTERPRISES**** Signs & Graphics, Murals & Fine Arts. Malibu Resident. Serving The Motion Picture Industry Since 1978. Call 310-317-4699

@Header:Tile

@normal:TOPANGA ART TILE. Mirrors, tables, fountains, mosaics, lighting, sculpture, hand-made & hand-painted, porcelain tile, murals. 310-455-3359. Call for Appointment.

@normal:KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING SPECIALIST, ceramic tile, marble tiles, saltillo, prep. & installation plus full remodeling: carpentry, electrical & plumbing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Phone **UHLER CONSTRUCTION** 310-457-5668 License #515395

@Header:Tree Service

@normal:MALIBU TREE TRIMMING. Shaping, thinning, stump grinding, topping, pruning, feeding, removal, cabling, spraying. No charge for consultation or quote. Vincent Godoy, Owner. 310-456-6694

@Header:Wanted Misc.

@normal:**WANTED SAIL BOAT** Hobie Cat, Sunfish or Lazer. Seaworthy. 310-457-9650

@Header:Window Cleaning

@normal:BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS COMPANY. Professional window washing, carpet cleaning. Call 310-456-8707 today.

The city dump

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Do you like being pooped on? Well I don’t and neither do my friends at Malibu Surfrider Beach. Yet we’re being pooped on daily, all year around.

Yeah, the warning signs are out there, but do the visitors read them, do the 3- and 4-year-old children that play in the lagoon and shore, and do the lifeguards keep every individual out of that poopy water? No! Excuse me, but my friends and me are being violated daily at the world famous Malibu Surfrider Beach. Excuse me if I have an edge, but if you were being violated wouldn’t you.

Do you think poop rolls downhill? Yes, it does, and not only the surfers and beach visitors (to the tune of approximately 3000 per day during the summer months) are in the way but so is the rest of the Malibu community. Not only is the environmentally offensive poop coming from irresponsible development, but also so is the traffic.

Malibu Surfrider Beach became the premier surfing spot in Southern California because of its exceptional wave shape and length of ride. It is the place kids dream of surfing. In Southern California most waves last around 10 seconds a ride. Malibu Surfrider’s wave can last up to a minute long. Malibu Surfrider beach and Lagoon State Park is a natural treasure. It is in the center of Malibu and represents Malibu’s best environmental character and all its best qualities, sans the pollution (which is fixable!).

Surfing is synonymous with Malibu. Surfing is a holistic sport. It mirrors the best qualities of the good old U.S.A. It’s about challenging the frontier. It’s about individuality. It’s about independence. It’s about imagination, discipline and craftsmanship. It’s about respect for one’s self. It’s about the environment.

The mouth of the Malibu Canyon, known as the “Civic Center” area, is all prehistorically a wetland area as identified in the recent UCLA study. What part does the wetland play in the ecosystem? Wetlands function as a kidney does, in the human body, for the watershed. The wetland cleanses the water coming down the storm drain of the watershed, before that water enters the ocean.

I have been involved in the watershed effort to solve the pollution problems at Malibu Surfrider Beach since 1992. Recently I asked to move the meetings into Malibu so that Malibu can participate in this community effort. It is essential that the Malibu community participate because the Malibu Wetland belongs to the Malibu Creek Watershed Ecosystem, and because irresponsible developers are exerting an enormous amount of influence on the powers that be to irresponsibly develop the area into a commercial venture.

Also, Los Angeles County is still trying to exert its influence by promoting their infamous treatment plant with a outfall pipe 400 yards offshore to discharge waste. Here’s another pipe, with no guarantees that it won’t break down, using our ocean as a waste bin again. The watershed ecosystem affects this entire community and everyone should participate in the effort because the solution to these problems here will determine how clean an environment our kids will have to pass on to their kids.

How much wetland is needed to cleanse the volume of creek water coming down the creek nowadays? Good question. The UCLA study, just coming out, does not deliver the answer. Why? Good question. Do you care? Or does the Bay Company convince you that their offer of baseball fields and soccer fields should give them the right to develop their land (our wetland) the way they choose regardless of the environmental impact. This very transparent ploy to engage kids as a PR device so that they can meet their bottom line is deceitful.

I am for responsible development. I am for baseball fields and soccer fields in the wetland area because they allow for the wetland to function.

What I am against is the Malibu Bay Company using kids, and using the community dollars to fix their (drainage) problems from the Malibu Colony shopping center. What I am against is Jeff Jennings willfully lying, and I have documentation to prove this. What I am against is the added 30,000 cars that the proposed 1997 1.1 million feet of Civic Center Village development was planning on bringing to the already crowded PCH (according to Caltrans). What I am against is the irresponsible behavior of those moms that have bought into this poopy PR story.

Bob Purvey

Who’s got the pain when they sod the ball fields

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The latest meeting of the city Parks and Recreation Commission heated up over presentation of a detailed report that criticized the city’s handling of the Bluffs Parks renovation. Commissioners, along with one city councilmember, reprimanded the presenters of the ball fields’ renovation monitor report.

The report was authored by Parks and Recreation commissioner Doug O’Brien; Malibu AYSO’s Kevin Driscoll; Malibu landscape contractors Paul Major and Paul Skophammer; and Little League Fields Director Tim Bigelow.

The city had awarded a contract in September for renovations to the ball fields. Money was donated to lay sod on the fields instead of seeding. The city also allocated funds for incentives to complete the project on time.

But by late March, seams in the sod were still open, making play impossible and continuing to delay opening of the Little League season, originally scheduled for Feb. 22. As of mid-May, the fields’ irrigation system was continuing to malfunction.

“I think it’s premature and as muddy as the water is,” said City Councilman Harry Barovsky of the monitor report addressed to City Treasurer Peter Lippman and City Manager Harry Peacock. Barovsky said while the report claims he and Councilman Tom Hasse were among those seeking review of the costs of renovations, he never gave anyone permission to use his name. “I never saw nor approved the report. I suggested that any information gathered be submitted to Mr. Lippman for help in his audit.”

The report tracks financial and contracting activities that allegedly led to the soggy conditions and delayed structural renovations and completion of the playing fields. Barovsky said no information should be released until the city treasurer completes an audit of the renovations.

Major is among the citizens who compiled the report, which cites “extensive overcharges relating to damage of infrastructure.” The reports claims that its primary motive is a concern for public safety and liability. “The groups involved have done a great job,” said Major. “It’s a very viable report.”

In other business, PARCS (People Achieving Recreation and Community Services) presented a survey of the community regarding Malibu’s recreational activities. Among the general findings of the extensive needs assessment report were sentiments by recreational providers that needs outnumber resources, according to PARCS Chair Kristin Reynolds. “Providers agree that current outdoor facilities are inadequate, and there’s a huge increase in the necessity for space for childcare.” The information is intended to help facilitate a comprehensive overview for future parks and recreational plans and activities, according to Reynolds.

Commissioner Sam Hall Kaplan reported on the new land conservancy’s efforts to find a way to preserve and purchase the 20-acre parcel in central Malibu owned by the Malibu Bay Company. The group reportedly is seeking funds for environmentally sensitive properties and addressing issues of passive versus active recreational requirements to qualify for the funds.

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