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A public meeting regarding the proposed South Region High School No.15 (SRHS #15) at Angels Gate is coming up. The focus of this meeting is to discuss potential effects the school may have on the neighborhood that should be considered in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). Those potential effects include issues such as traffic, parking, noise, graffiti, crime, etc. This is your chance to voice any concerns you may have. The meeting date is Thursday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Dana Middle School auditorium.
Councilwoman Janice Hahn and Niko’s Pizzeria are holding a fundraiser this Saturday to raise money for the family of Officer Randal Simmons. Officer Simmons was the first officer in the Los Angeles City’s SWAT team to be killed in the line of duty since its inception in 1967. He was an Rancho Palos Verdes resident and is survived by his wife, Lisa, a 15-year old son and 13-year old daughter.
The fundraiser will be from 10 a.m. to midnight and 50% of sales will benefit the LAPFCU Blue Ribbon Trust Fund/Officer Randal Simmons.
The Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study III (MATES III) is a study that monitors and evaluates current levels of cancer-causing toxic air pollutants in the South Coast Air Basin. The results are in and you can hear a presentation by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) at tomorrows Port Community Advisory Committe (PCAC) meeting.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 19 at the Crowne Plaza, 601 Palos Verdes St., San Pedro from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Two upcoming workshops will be open to the public for discussion about the MATES III study:
Thurs., March 6, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.
Carson Community Center
Community Hall C
801 East Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
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“We’re going to build a school here.” said Rod Hamilton, Regional Development Manager for LAUSD at last night’s community schematic design meeting. Plans are in the works for a 810-seat high school (South Region High School #15) to begin construction some time in 2009 with an opening date in 2012. The design also allows for the possible addition of another 405 seats after four years for a total of 1,215 students.
The above drawing is based on my memory of the presentation last night by Dennis McFadden of CO Architects. The school will be built on the west side of LAUSD property at Angels Gate. As plans are now, the Marine Mammal Care Center, the International Bird Rescue Research Center and the Point Fermin Outdoor Education Center will remain. All other entities on the west side, such as the Skills Center, Early Education Center and Continuation H.S., have an unknown future.
Here are some notes on the design:
* One-story buildings: Gym, food (cafeteria/food prep), auditorium
* Two-story buildings: Admin/Library, HS#1, HS#2
* Three-story buildings: proposed HS#3
* There will be no swimming pool or football field. Plans include a soccer field, baseball fields and courts. There may be additional parking near the courts.
* Despite numerous community concerns about traffic on Alma Street and parking no answers were given except that traffic and parking would be studied in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The current plan is for 2.5 parking spaces per classroom with 30 classrooms. That’s 75 parking spaces. If/when the school is enlarged to 1,215-seats there will be 45 classrooms.
* The main entrance will be off Alma St. although there seems to be some pessimistic talk about a Gaffey & Barlow-Saxton Rd. being used as an additional entrance.
* The high school falls under the rules of the California Coastal Commission so only native plants will be used. Sycamores are to be planted on the slope along Alma St. with indigenous plants elsewhere.
* The presentation showed no sound barrier between LAUSD property and the neighbors on 30th St. or 36th St.
A scoping meeting open to the community will be held some time around April. We’ve invited Mr. Hamilton to speak at the Palisades Residents Association Annual Meeting in May. Details will announced soon. Please feel free to leave comments about SRHS #15 below.
Related Info/Links:
* To be put on LAUSDs mailing list regarding SRHS#15 please contact Robert Jones-Booker at 213-893-6802 or roberta.jones-booker@lausd.net
* Other details from the meeting at R Neighborhoods are 1 Blog
In 1937 and 1958 two 6-mile tunnels were built to carry treated wastewater from the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson to outfalls 1 1/2-miles off shore. These tunnels, which traverse under White Point in the Palisades, are large enough to drive a car through. The Sanitation District of Los Angeles County (LACSD) wants to dig a new tunnel under San Pedro at the cost of $1 to $2 billion.
The LACSD is holding a public workshop in San Pedro to invite public input.
Thursday, March 13
Peck Park Community Center
560 N. Western Ave., San Pedro
Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Workshop begins at 6:30 pm
For further information, call the Clearwater Info-Line at 877-300-WATER or visit their website. If you cannot make the 3/13 meeting there will be a meetings in Carson 3/4, Wilmington 3/5 and RPV 3/12.
Related Links:
Clearwater Program
LAPD Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino talks to residents
at a recent Palisades Neighborhood Watch meeting.
A Palisades Neighborhood Watch meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the Corner Store.
You can get your very own Neighborhood Watch window sign (like the one Officer Buscaino is holding in the photo above). The cost is a mere $6.00 and they are available for purchase at the front counter of the Corner Store. You can also sign up for the Neighborhood Watch mailing list at the Corner Store to be notified of future meetings.
Come to the meeting February 26th to hear from Los Angeles Police Department officials on how to prevent crime in the Palisades, discuss issues, and meet your fellow neighbors.
Related Links:
LAPD Neighborhood Watch Program
LAPD Crime Prevention Tips
LAPD Crime Map
We just got notice that the fourth public workshop regarding a master plan for Angels Gate will be held this Saturday.
Saturday, February 16, 2007
10:00 AM to NOON
Refreshments will be served
Angels Gate Cultural Center
Building H
Angels Gate Park
3601 S. Gaffey Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
** Please note that this meeting does not involve LAUSD property and South Region Hight School #15. **
After the meeting, feel free to stick around for Angels Gate Cultural Center’s play reading “Yellow Wallpaper” by Bryan Davidson. The reading begins at 2:00 p.m. at Angels Gate Gallery A. Admission is $5 for Angels Gate members/$10 nonmembers. No reservations accepted. Free parking.
Related Links:
Directions
Master Plan Information
Angels Gate Play Reading Series
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will be holding a public meeting next week regarding the proposed South Region High School #15, an 800-seat school at Angels Gate Park. LAUSD will be:
* reviewing public suggestions and comments from a previous meeting
* presenting schematic design drawings
* receiving community input on the design of the project
The meeting will be held Wednesday, February 13, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the San Pedro High School Auditorium, 1001 W. 15th St., San Pedro. If you would like to find out how this proposed school will impact local traffic on Gaffey St., Alma St. or Palisades homes surrounding Angels Gate please come to this meeting.
Related Link:
LAUSD Board of Education Revised Report #357-06/07 (opens a pdf) **JUST ADDED**
