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The Weekly Newspaper of El Segundo Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 108, No. 26 - June 27, 2019 Inside Herald Wins Business of the Year This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals ....................10 Classifieds ...........................4 Community Briefs ..............5 Crossword/Sudoku ............4 Food ......................................5 Legals ............................. 6,10 Mattel Tea Party ................2 Real Estate. ..................7-9,ll Last week, Herald Publications CEO Heidi Maerker went to Sacramento to be honored at the State Legislature’s California Small Business Day™ 2019. From left to right, Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, Assemblywoman Autumn Burke and Heidi Maerker. Herald Publications won Small Business of the Year for the 62nd Assembly District. Maerker was one of approximately 75 small business owners honored out of 3.3 million in the State of California. School Spotlight .................3 Sports ...................................3 Water Rates About to Rise Again, But Not as Much as Before By Brian Simon levels) in the 0-10 range currently pay $1.4100 The Council decision to impose annual As part of an annual approved set of in- and that will also stay put. And multi-family increases spurred from 2014 independent creases, local water and sewer customers are and non-residential customers will see no consultant studies on water and sewer rates to about to see their bills rise again –though not increases in their consumption rates. determine total fixed and variable costs. The Weekend as much as they did in previous years. The El Meanwhile the sewer fee, which has risen reports concluded that if the City kept existing Segundo City Council authorized new water on average by 5 cents a month each year and rates as they were, it would not generate enough Forecast and sewer rates in 2015 after a mandated is currently at the 73-cent-per-month level for revenues to support the operation and mainte- Proposition 218 ballot protest process fell short single-family residential customers, will not go nance of the water utility and related capital of the required majority of customers needed up either. The flat wastewater service fee will improvements and equipment replacement. The to stop the increases. The additional fees help stay at $6.60 for single-family residences that City’s goal was not to secure profits, but to Friday offset similar cost hikes imposed on the City have a three-quarter-inch meter. Those same keep the system self-sustaining with just enough by outside agencies. The rate increases are set residential customers will also be happy to overflow funds to cover emergency demands Partly to end in 2020. After that time, the Council note that their $16.63 monthly treatment fee and handle long-term repairs and equipment Cloudy would have to send out a new round of protest will not change. upgrades. “The City has completed millions ballots should it want to impose additional However, residential customers will see one of dollars of water and sewer infrastructure 72˚/62˚ annual rate hikes in the future (which have key increase starting July 1: the capacity charge, improvement projects over the last few fiscal a maximum five-year shelf life/sunset clause which is based on meter size. A typical resident years, including main replacements and major before expiring). has a 5/8 x 3/4 meter. Those customers will see pump station overhauls and consolidations,” Finance Director Joe Lillio sent out letters the fixed rate swell to $11.95 from the current Lillio said. “These improvements were high Saturday last month informing local water and sewer $11.38, which amounts to a 5 percent increase. priorities under the current master plans, and customers of the latest rate revisions that kick Lifeline capacity rates will grow from $5.69 to that strategy will continue over the coming Partly in on July 1, with various tables highlighting $5.98. Those with larger meters will also see 5 years in accordance with the recommendations Cloudy the differences between the current and new percent increases to their capacity charges on of this study.” charges. For actual water consumption, the City their next bills. But given that the consump- A study now underway will determine if the 73˚/63˚ utilizes a four-tier rate structure that considers tion, sewer and other rates will not rise at all, current rates are sufficient to fiscally maintain the amount of water used per 100 cubic foot the most common residential customer would the water and sewer operations and meet all (or one unit), with the vast majority of residents only see their total bill go up by 57 cents per capital needs for the next five years -- or if running less than 20 units per billing cycle. month for consuming the exact same amount those need further modification. The Council Sunday The good news: For single-family residences, of water as before. will likely receive the report this fall and then Sunny rates will remain the same in each of the tiers Those who consume recycled water (certain decide whether or not to take action. “Since as the past year. Tier 0-10 will continue to commercial/industrial customers) will also see the City purchases 100 percent of its potable 74˚/63˚ pay $2.8200 per unit as of next month. Those a rate increase of $35 a month for each of water from West Basin MWD, which in turn using in the 10-20 range will stay at $5.1900. their tiers (measured in acre feet). This is not purchases potable water from the State Water Lifeline members (who qualify to pay lower applicable to residential customers, who won’t Project through MWD, the price fluctuations rates based on falling below prescribed income see this appear on their bills. See Water Rates, page 6 Page 2 June 27, 2019 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Mattel Hosts Tour and Tea Party Photos by Herald Staff, unless otherwise noted “You Can Be Anything” was the theme of the day with shopping opportunities, Barbie. Barbie and Ken dolls of all shapes, sizes and color, as well as, detailed back- photo ops and a tour that included a visit to the Mattel Gallery, which has never been drops recreated scenarios reflecting everyday life, professions, dreams and fantasies. No open to the public, and ended with a traditional Tea Party with treats provided by photos were allowed, unfortunately. This event is one of many celebrating Barbie’s Mychal’s Learning Place. The gallery can only be described as a glimpse into the world of 60th Anniversary. • The reception area highlighted Barbie’s paying homage to exceptional people (from left to right) David Bowie, Keith Harring, Iris El Segundo residents Tara Lawton and her daughter Quinn (4) pose for a photo. Apfel and a gorgeous 60th anniversary Barbie against the backdrop of a row of diverse Barbie’s. Barbie Trivia Questions #1: What is Barbie’s real name? #3: How much was the first Barbie? #2: When is Barbie’s birthday? #4: When was Barbie’s first trip to space? Some Barbie souvenirs on display. Answers 1. Barbara Millicent Rogers 3. $3.00 2. March 9, 1959 4. 1965 Mattel had a long table full of yummy treats at the Barbie Tea Party. “Azuza Barbie” has a replica Barbie of herself. Photo by Leah Okewoye with her own inspirational message a “We Got Riyadh Hijazi. This” sign in the photo booth. One of many “You Can Be Anything” walls at Mattel. Burkley Brandlin DEADLINES Swatik & Keesey LLP OBITUARIES: Monday at noon. ATTORNEYS AT LAW CALENDAR ITEMS: Monday at noon. Lifetime El Segundo Residents Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury PEOPLE ITEMS: Monday at noon. Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation CLASSIFIEDS: Tuesday at noon. 310-540-6000 LEGAL NOTICES: Wednesday at 11:00 am. *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization REAL ESTATE ADS: Monday at noon. AD CANCELLATIONS: Prior Thursday. LATE CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED 50% OF AD CLASSIFIED ADS – ONLY $40 for twenty words or less. Email [email protected] or call 310-322-1830 for more information. EL SEGUNDO HERALD June 27, 2019 Page 3 School Spotlight Sports ESUSD Stars Win Another Babe Ruth Title El Segundo School Board Makes Story and Photos by Gregg McMullin Sapanza would not be the hard-luck losing The 64th El Segundo Babe Ruth League pitcher. The crafty left-hander threw a com- Plans for 2019/20 School Year season is in the books. With a series of storms plete game seven-hitter and struck out seven By Duane Plank how the personalized learning program has that canceled a number of games, there were to help lead the Stars to a 7-2 win. The El Segundo School Board met Tuesday been a boon by “offering tools to students to only two rounds instead of the customary In the first inning, Conrad Bernstein singled evening as it continues to button down vendor transform learning.” He spoke about the need three. Normally the six teams would play and stole second base and Maximo Marti- agreements in preparation for the 2019/20 to focus on student-centered learning, stressing one another once in each round and then nez was hit by a pitch. Sapanza singled to school year. The group also welcomed new “autonomy, mastery and purpose” to garner at the end of the season in a playoff format centerfield scoring Bernstein. Then Trevor Richmond Street Elementary School Assistant student engagement. pitting the winners of each round. The Stars Steele fielder’s choice scored Martinez. Adan Principal Carie Oulashian.

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