We have received an update from LAUSD regarding the construction at South Region High School #15 (SRHS#15).

The construction project hotline for SRHS#15 has changed; the new number is 213/ 241-8736.

Mass grading is tentatively scheduled from late January through June 2010. “Mass grading will include the excavation, leveling and other earthwork in preparation for building the foundations for the school buildings. Work will commence with the relocation of underground utilities. While these activities involve the movement of significant quantities of soil, the contractor performing this work will strictly observe the LAUSD Best Management Practices, Design Standards and the mitigation measures adopted by the Board of Education and identified under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).”

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The California Coastal Commission (CCC) will be ruling on the Coastal Permit Application by Verizon Wireless for the “installation of wireless telecommunication equipment on new 29-43 foot high (grade level) wood utility poles in five various locations. The equipment will consist of six foot double extension arms, two panel antennas, microcell, power meter mounted on the five single poles, and one 25’ x 7’ underground transmission equipment vault” at four locations in the Palisades and one in Point Fermin. Application No. 5-09-125 is item number 20a on the agenda.

The locations of the proposed installations are:
* 2531 S. Western Avenue (west side of street in the ‘S’ curve south of 25th Street)
* 820 S. Paseo Del Mar (north side of street just down the hill from the Korean Friendship Bell)
* 4101 S. Pacific Avenue (corner of Pacific Avenue and Sheppard Street in Point Fermin)
* 3627 S. Gaffey Street (west side of street on south side of entrance to the Korean Friendship Bell)
* 3135 S. Gaffey Street (west side of street just south of 30th Street by the new entrance to SRHS#15)
To see pictures of some of these locations, please click the Related Articles link at the bottom. A map can be found in Verizon’s proposal.

Download a copy of Verizon’s proposal, including maps, diagrams, and two letters of opposition, by clicking Here (downloads a 1.3MB pdf) or click on the agenda link above and look for Verizon.

The CCC meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the City of Oceanside, City Council Chambers, 300 North Coast Hwy., Oceanside, CA 92054

If you wish to speak at the meeting, you will fill out a “Request to Speak” form and give it to a staff person at the meeting.

Letters and written comments may be submitted to the CCC no later than three working days before the hearing. In the upper right hand corner of the first page of your submittal please identify the agenda item number (W22c), application number (5-08-251) & your name. Please summarize your position in two or three pages. You may attach any exhibits you feel are necessary. Please Note: You are discouraged from submitting written materials to the Commission on the day of the hearing, unless they are visual aids. Letters can be sent to:

If you are unable to be present at the meeting you may view and listen to this meeting gavel to gavel live on the web. When in session, see:
* Just the webcast
* Webcast and the agenda in a frames page
* Just the audio

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Hear the latest plans and give your feedback on the L.A. waterfront at a public meeting to be held on Thursday, February 11.

WHEN: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:00–8:00 pm
WHERE: Crown Plaza ballroom, 601 S. Palos Verdes St.
DETAILS: For more details, call (310) 290-0049

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We received a message from LAPD Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino:

Neighbors:

In reviewing last week’s crime maps, I’m please to inform you that in the week of 01/17-01/23 your neighborhood did not have a single Part 1 crime reported. Let’s continue to look out for each other and follow the basic crime prevention tips.

You may also visit www.lapdonline.org for more information.

Let’s keep those garage doors closed and expensive items out of our cars!

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The December Crime Report for the Palisades area and its immediate perimeter, according to the LAPDcrimemaps, is as follows:

12/01/09 10:00 AM Personal/Other Theft 1200 block W 37th St
12/03/09 01:30 AM Theft from Vehicle 1100 block W 31st St
12/02/09 06:10 PM Robbery (Violent) Almeria St & Paseo del Mar
12/08/09 05:00 PM Grand Theft Auto 3700 block S Leland St
12/10/09 02:00 PM Personal/Other Theft 700 block W 30th St
12/13/09 01:30 PM Personal/Other Theft 1000 block W 34th St
12/18/09 06:45 AM Personal/Other Theft 1000 block W Paseo del Mar
12/20/09 11:00 PM Theft from Vehicle 1000 block W 25th St
12/22/09 01:00 PM Personal/Other Theft 1200 block W 26th St
12/28/09 12:30 AM Grand Theft Auto 25th St & Alma St
12/30/09 06:00 PM Theft from Vehicle 800 block Hamilton Ave
12/31/09 12:00 PM Theft from Vehicle 900 block W 26th St

That makes for a total of 0 aggravated assaults, 0 burglaries, 2 grand theft auto, 0 homicides, 5 personal/other theft, 0 rapes, 1 robbery (violent), and 4 thefts from vehicles.

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Many thanks to the following residents who sent in membership dues for 2009. The Palisades Residents Association represents more than 1,800 residences, including homeowners and renters. Your support is appreciated greatly!

Barnes, Angelina
Bezanis, Perry + Elaine
Broidy, Frank
Browne, Kathy + Mike
Bruno, Dylan + Emmeli
Cameron, Bill + Dorothy
Cooper, Wendy
Davidson, Cleo
Dyer, Dennis + Zoya
Fleming, Terry + Karen
Dieter Frenkel + Susie Thurgood
Galea, John + Lisa
Gay, Charles + Gail
Gebhart, Cathy + John
Gladich, Gary + Anna
Good, Mike + Toni
Good, Penny
Grageda, Herb + Yvette
Harper, Jack
Harrington, Arleen
Hartley, Mr. Lynn
Richard Havenick + Nancy Utovac
Headley, Jerry + Ninkie
Hoback, Craig + Leslie
Holwerda, Sandol
Hulsey, Mrs. Neil
Ingalls, Anne
Klausner, Dorothy
Kolderup, Dag + Margaret
Kordick, John + Judy
Landsinger, Ralph + DeHaven, Joy
Lindquist, Peggy + Bruce
Luz, Angie
MacLeod, Janet
McGann, Sher
McKinney, Hugh + Lorraine
McMullen, Jeniffer + Squire, Steven
Meisel, Harry + Pam
Michaels, Marjorie
Miller, Alan + Susanne
Miller, Marcie <--UPDATED
Miller, Terry + John
Nelms, Bobbie + Lanny
Pericich, Eve
Prunckle, Wes + Darlene
Richards, Charles + Dorothy
Rodriguez, Mary
Schultz, Margueritte
Small, John
Sullivan, John + Margaret
Templeton, B.J. + Evelina
Wecker, Robert + Virginia
Wharfield, Marguerite
White, Mitch + Jody
Whitson, John + Linda
Witte, David + Virginia

Our membership committee is now accepting dues for 2010. We cannot accomplish our goals without help from all residents of the Palisades. Dues-paying members keep our newsletter and website in production and you up to date.

Dues for renters or homeowners are a minimum of $15 a year. Memberships are valid from January through December. There are three easy methods to becoming a dues-paying member of the Palisades Residents’ Association:

PAY SECURELY ONLINE

PAY BY MAIL
Download a membership form PRAMembership.pdf, fill out the form and send it with a check for $15 (or more) to Palisades Residents’ Association, PO Box 5281, San Pedro, CA 90733.

PAY IN PERSON
Join us at one of our monthly meetings and submit your dues in person!

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The Palisades Resident’s Association annual treasurer’s report submitted by treasurer Hugh McKinney.