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M A LIB U ’S AWA RD W INN IN G N E WSPA P E R S I N CE 1 94 6 VOL. LXXVIII • NO. XII
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023
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Coastal Commission denies Malibu’s request on MMHS Campus Specific Plan Commission chair claims city is to blame for communication issues preventing amendment approval By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times A vehicle drove through the Point Dume Village shopping center near Lily’s Malibu; no injuries were reported. Photos by Samantha Bravo/TMT
Actress Rosanna Arquette drives through Point Dume Village shopping center
Construction crews were seen fixing the pillars five hours after the incident By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
On Tuesday, July 11, Malibu/ Lost Hills Sheriff ’s Station and the LA County Fire responded to an incident that involved a vehicle that crashed into the Point Dume Village shopping center near Lily’s Malibu. According to reports, 63-yearold actress Rosanna Arquette was involved in the incident. Los Angeles Fire Station 71 Captain Mike Rivera said the driver was sent to a nearby hospital for precautionary measures. “She was a little
shook up about what happened,” he said. “Around 9:45 a.m. a vehicle that was attempting to park — it was unknown exactly what happened, but instead of backing out, it went forward, and took out three pillars that support the roof, luckily no one was injured, we had two tables nearby but luckily no one was sitting there,” Rivera said. “Right now we’re just waiting for engineering to come out to deem the building safe and make sure it’s safe.” Rivera stated that the shops nearby would be closed for at least three or five hours. “We’re here making sure it doesn’t collapse,” he said. A notice was placed at Lily’s Restaurant where the incident CONTINUED ON PAGE A5
Despite receiving more than 150 letters and emails and hearing from nearly 25 adults and students, the California Coastal Commission voted to extend the City of Malibu Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LCP4-MAL-22- 043-1 (MMHS Campus Specific Plan), which would extend the 90-working-day time limit to act for one year. The Coastal Commission met at Newport Beach City Hall on Wednesday, July 12. On Oct. 3, 2022, the City of Malibu submitted the subject amendment request to amend the Land Use Plan (LUP) and Local Implementation Plan (LIP) of the certified Malibu Local Coastal Program (LCP) to incorporate the Malibu Middle and High School Campus Specific Plan into the Malibu LCP. On Apr il 12, Coastal Commission Executive Director
By JUDY ABEL Special to The Malibu Times
Planning Commission approves four-lot coastal development on Trancas Canyon Road Commission was unable to address the historic La Salsa Restaurant due to timing By SAMANTHA BRAVO Of The Malibu Times
The Malibu Planning Commission returned to the City Council Chambers on Monday, July 17, for the first time since the pandemic. The commission addressed the Malibu Inn Motel, adopted a wastewater treatment system, and approved a Coastal Development permit at Trancas Canyon Road. The commission was unable to address the historic La Salsa Restaurant due to timing of the meeting. During commissioner comments, concerns with traffic on the Fourth of July near Nobu,
the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) Lechuza Beach signage removal, and the planning commissioner stipend, were raised by each commissioner. Vice Chair John Mazza briefly mentioned the Santa Monica College antenna tower and said, “From what I understand it’s 16 feet from what we approved.” Commissioner Jeff Jennings said the tower did require a lot of variances, but he doesn’t remember discussing the height of the tower. “According to John [Mazza] it was in the resolution, so I guess we did,” Jennings said. Planning Director Richard Mollica responded to a few questions from the commissioners and said they will follow up with CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
Kate Huckelbridge reviewed the city’s amendment and determined it to be in accordance with the submittal requirements of Coastal Act Section 30510(b). Coastal Commission Deputy Director Steve Hudson subsequently presented the report on the MMHS Campus Plan. “Given that our regulations allow
for only a single time extension for up to one year for an LCP amendment, our requests are made for the full year to allow for the uncertainty in the review process and flexibility for coordinating with local governments to resolve any of those remaining issues,” Hudson said. “This is a procedural process today, were certainly not
City officials accuse Nobu restaurant of not being a good neighbor
July 4 overcrowding incident has residents and city officials fuming
The Malibu Planning Commission returns to City Council Chambers, marking a milestone after the pandemic hiatus. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT
A contingent representing Malibu High School and the school district attended the Coastal Commission meeting: (From left, front row) MHS PTSA President Karin Al-Hardan, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton, Carl Randall, SMMUSD Board Member Jen Smith, and Malibu Schools Pathway Executive Director Isaac Burgess. (From left, back row) Jon Kean, SMMUSD Community & Public Relations Officer Gail Pinsker and SMMUSD Board Member Stacy Rouse. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT
Malibu city leaders, along with the Lost Hills Sheriff ’s Department, are working together to head off any future overcrowding incidents at Nobu restaurant. The latest incident at the popular, high-end destination seafood establishment July 4 caused a traffic headache still being talked about by those stuck in what one driver called a “two-hour backup.”
The July 4 traffic nightmare was apparently the result of an unpermitted event that was attended by as many as 700 guests. The typically crowded parking lot at the famed restaurant was so overwhelmed with cars that drivers resorted to abandoning their vehicles in the center turn lane on Pacific Coast Highway. Chaos ensued on the already congested PCH filled with beachgoers on Independence Day. “There were party buses, limousines, and private coaches,” Sheriff ’s Sgt. Christopher Soderlund told the Malibu City Council on
July 10. “There wasn’t any parking for them, so they basically took over the center median of PCH and left their vehicles there.” “That’s a major violation of their CUP (Conditional Use Permit),” according to Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin, addressing the incident at the City Council meeting. At a July 12 Malibu Public Safety Commission meeting, Chair Chris Frost reported that he received a bunch of calls from residents angry at the traffic nightmare. “We know that the building is CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
Malibu Arts Commission hosts ‘Shifting Tides’ opening reception at City Gallery Opening day is well visited as commission pays tribute to iconic Malibu surf culture By EMMANUEL LUISSI Special to The Malibu Times
The City of Malibu Arts Commission and the robust Malibu art community have paid tribute to the city’s iconic surf culture with this year’s “Shifting Tides” art exhibition at Malibu City Gallery in City Hall. The gallery kicked off its monthlong display with a free opening reception on Sunday, July 16, that welcomed an impressive crowd of
The Malibu Arts Commission celebrated the artists and a live musical performance by A Call 2Peace for the opening reception of the “Shifting Tides” exhibit on Sunday, July 16. Photo by Samantha Bravo/TMT
residents, artists, and art enthusiasts. Southern California. Guests enjoyed works from over 30 Guests also were treated to a live artists, including mostly Malibu musical performance from A Call locals, but also artists from around CONTINUED ON PAGE A5
going to delay this project, and it does not mean that this project will be delayed for one year — we expect that we can bring this, and we plan to bring this back for a hearing by this fall, that’s our commitment to the school district and the city.” Hudson said there needs to be CONTINUED ON PAGE A6
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this week
City hosts second CineMalibu featuring ‘E.T.’ at Malibu Bluffs Park |B1
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . .A2 News Briefs . . . . . . . . . .A3 • Supermodel Gigi Hadid arrested Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . .A4 • Events Local News . . . . . . . . . A5 • Commission tackles speeding in canyon neighborhoods Real Estate . . . . . . . . . A6 Malibu Life . . . . . . . . . .B1 • A Life Practice on Purpose People . . . . . . . . . . . . .B2 • Transitions: A Conversation with La Salsa Man Community . . . . . . . . . .B3 • BGCM hosts first Kindness BBQ and beach cleanup at Zuma Beach Legal Notices . . . . . . . . .B4 Business & Directory . . . B5 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . B5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . B8 • Waves claim All-Sports Trophy for fifth time