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BY KATE CAGLE ongoing stability, according to a lion General Fund deficit in 2019 sobering threats,” City Manager plined in setting priorities.” Daily Press Staff Writer nearly 400 page budget released by that balloons to $19 million in Rick Cole said in the report. “But Beginning next year, the the City Manager’s Office 2021, according to current esti- only with a rigorous focus on the Public Employees’ While the Santa Monica’s fiscal Wednesday. mates. Pensions and workers’ com- efficiency and effectiveness of our Retirement System (CalPERS) outlook looks strong for the next Even if national economic pensation present the most signifi- programs and expenditures -- and lowers its anticipated investment two years, a dramatic rise in pen- growth continues over the next cant pressures on the budget. accepting the reality that we will sion costs threatens the City’s two years, the City faces a $3.8 mil- “We can and will avoid those need to be exceptionally disci- SEE BUDGET PAGE 6 Chinese Theatre Marina Del Rey preparing for summer fun marks 90 years BY REGAN TAYLOR as Hollywood Daily Press Intern

glamour hotspot With the summer entertain- ment season rapidly approaching, BY SANDY COHEN local officials want to remind Santa AP Entertainment Writer Monicans of the options for recre- ation just down the beach in “King Kong” made his cinemat- Marina Del Rey. ic debut there in 1933.There was a “Marina del Rey is a popular yellow “brick” carpet when the recreational destination offering all “Wizard of Oz” premiered in 1939. of what visitors love about George Lucas brought R2-D2 and ,” said Janet C-3PO along for the premiere of Zaldua, CEO of the Marina del Rey “Star Wars” in 1977, and the two Convention & Visitors Bureau. droids left their marks in the “L.A.’s Marina continues to thrive cement out front. as an active waterfront playground A glamorous symbol of for both visitors and LA locals who Hollywood’s golden age, enjoy the Marina’s resort-style Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is amenities like dining with turning 90. Now known as the TCL sparkling marina views and on- Chinese Theatre, the landmark the-water activities like sailing, jet movie palace first opened on May skiing, kayaking, parasailing, 18, 1927, and it’s been hosting sportfishing, yacht charters, and movies, stars and fans ever since. paddleboarding.” Matthew Hall “It’s still the most amazing the- The Marina is easy to get to for BOATS: Marina Del Rey has many recreational opportunities over the summer months for locals and visitors. ater,” Cher said at a recent pre- locals. Several large parking lots are miere. “I remember coming here about a 20-minute drive. The facil- main channel (Burton Chace Park depending on items. (when) I was very small... It was so ities are also accessible via a short or Fisherman’s village are popular From now through September MARINAFEST magical.” bike ride along the beach. viewing spots) you’ll catch a part of 28 a rotating selection of food Saturday & Sunday, May 20-21, Sid Grauman’s masterpiece The also offers the race. Or, join on of trucks with sell their select snacks 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Burton Chace movie house stands on a bustling route 18, which takes riders from Hornblower’s Sunset Cocktail in the parking lot at every Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. Free. corner of , downtown Santa Monica straight Cruises, timed perfectly each Thursday. Bring chairs or a blanket The Marina presents its annual next door to the Dolby Theatre to the heart of the Marina. Wednesday to see the regatta, an for a picnic on the beach, or snag a MarinaFest at Burton Chace Park! where the Oscars are now present- Here’s a list of summer events optional prime-vantage point table under the lot’s pavilion. Some Each day features yacht displays, an ed and across the street from the throughout the week: cocktail cruise is 2 hours, and $37 trucks kicking off the first days will in-boat water show, live music, a historic Roosevelt Hotel, where the CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB’S SUNSET per guest. feature India Jones Chow Truck, DJ, vendors, wine & beer garden, first Oscar ceremony was held in SAILING SERIES REGATTA Rolln Lobster, Chancho’s Tacos, historic water tours, kid’s activities, 1929. Like a Hollywood take on a Wednesday’s from 6 - 8 p.m. “BEACH EATS” FOOD TRUCKS and Blast Liquid Nitrogen Ice and on Sunday — a classic car Chinese temple, it boasts a pagoda- Free. The annual summer series is Thursday’s, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cream. To find a detailed schedule show. back with the boat races. As long as Marina (Mother’s) Beach Parking of the food trucks, go to SEE THEATRE PAGE 7 you have a view of the Marina’s Lot, 4101 Admiralty Way, $2-$20 lotmom.com/beacheats. SEE MARINA PAGE 10

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica invites sealed proposals for

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• Submission Deadline is June 14, 2017 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

Proposals must include forms furnished by the City of Santa Monica. Request for Proposals may be obtained on the CITY’S ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL. The website for this Request for Proposals and related documents is: Planet Bids or http://vendors.planetbids.com/SantaMonica/bidsearch4.cfm. There is no charge for the RFP package. OpinionCommentary CITY OF SANTA MONICA 4 FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 Visit us online at www.smdp.com REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica invites sealed proposals for Laughing Matters RFP: #118 WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN Jack Neworth Send comments to [email protected] Submission Deadline is June 19, 2017 at 5:30 PM Pacific Time. Proposals must include forms furnished by the City of Santa Monica. Request for By Popular Demand Proposals may be obtained on the CITY’S ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL. The website for this Request for Proposals and related documents is: Planet Bids or http://vendors.planetbids.com/SantaMonica/bidsearch4.cfm. There is no charge for the “Illegal Start”... Stays RFP package.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SANTA MONICA ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SPECIAL MEETING DATE/TIME: May 22, 2017, 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Santa Monica Institute Training Room, Second Floor of the Parking Structure, 330 Olympic Drive, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Entrance on Olympic Drive (wheelchair accessible) directly across from the Police Department Building PROPERTIES: • 16ARB-0533: 1035 21st Street: Multi-Family Residential • 17ARB-0061: 900 Wilshire Boulevard: Office Building • 17ARB-0079: 122 Strand Street: Multi-Family Residential • 17ARB-0103: 3402 Pico Boulevard: Office • 17ARB-0113: 436 Pier Avenue: Multi-Family Residential AGI • 17ARB-0121: 1447 Cloverfield Boulevard: Office ILLEGAL START: On the Pier, the play “An Illegal Act” extended May 19, 20, 25 & 26 • 17ARB-0136: 909 19th Street: Multi-Family Residential The Santa Monica Pier, which is over 100 My dad taught us how to properly clean CONCEPT REVIEW(S): years old, is one of the most popular land- the fish after which my mother breaded it marks in the country. From all over the before broiling. We thought it was just amaz- • 1318 Lincoln Boulevard (Development Review 16ENT-0102). world, tens of millions of tourists have visit- ing to eat dinner from what we caught that Preliminary review of the design concept for a new five-story mixed-use development ed the Pier. Hollywood has featured the Pier day on the wonderful Pier. comprised of 43 residential dwelling units, approximately 3,410 SF of ground floor and surrounding areas in dozens of movies. The idea of the Pier ever being demol- commercial, and three levels of subterranean parking. The list includes: “Mutiny On the Bounty,” ished was unthinkable. And yet numerous “Elmer Gantry,” “Inside Daisy Clover,” “The times the Pier almost met that fate. In 1973, More information is available by telephone at (310) 458-8341 (en espanol tambien) and Sting,” “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” the City Council approved of the City on-line at http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/. Plans may be and “Forrest Gump.” (When Forrest jogged Manager’s plan to demolish it and construct reviewed at City Hall during business hours. Comments are invited at the hearing or in across the U.S. he jogged to the end of the an artificial island including a 1500 room writing (FAX 310-458-3380, e-mail [email protected], or mail: Santa Monica City Pier!) hotel and convention center. Outraged resi- Planning Division, 1685 Main St., Rm. 212, Santa Monica, CA 90401). The meeting Personally, I have many fond memories of dents organized and applied enough politi- facility is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, please contact the Pier. When I was 7 my father took me cal pressure that the plan was scrapped. (The (310) 458-8701 or TTY 310-450-8696 a minimum of 72 hours in advance. All written and my best friend, Denny, to fish off the group included the late journalists Bill Bauer materials are available in alternate format upon request. Santa Monica “Big Blue” Bus Pier. We put bait on our hooks and lowered and, in 1983, Peggy Clifford, as both loved Lines #1, #2, #3, Rapid 3, #7, #8, #9, Rapid #10, and #18 service City Hall and the our lines with the highest of hopes. We were Civic Center area. The Expo Line terminus is at Colorado Avenue and Fourth Street, a short delighted as we caught perch after perch. SEE PLAY PAGE 5 walk to City Hall. Public parking is available in front of City Hall, on Olympic Drive and in the Civic Center Parking Structure (validation free). NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS CITY OF SANTA MONICA PRESIDENT CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ross Furukawa David Pisarra, Charles Andrews, [email protected] Jack Neworth, 1640 5th Street, Suite 218 NEWLY FORMED Santa Monica, CA 90401 PUBLISHER Sarah A. Spitz, Cynthia Citron, COMPENSATION STUDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Margarita Rozenbaoum OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) Rob Schwenker FAX (310) 576-9913 [email protected] Five to Seven seats available for a limited-term ending in 2018. EDITOR IN CHIEF PRODUCTION MANAGER At least one member shall be an individual who has substantial work experience working Matthew Hall Darren Ouellette in the public sector and all members must be Santa Monica residents. [email protected] [email protected]

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find an abandoned Merry-Go-Round. And FINDING A NEW PLAY that’s where the Santa Monica carousel, FROM PAGE 4 inducted into the National Registry of DENTIST IS TOUGH!!! Historic Places in 1987, is the perfect setting. their precious Santa Monica.) It’s not a backdrop but more like a character (BUT WE MAKE IT EASY!!!) Jim Harris, local historian, Deputy in the play as are the beautifully painted Director of the Pier Corporation and play- horses which seem to come to life before our YOUR CHOICE wright, chronicled the controversial and eyes. The carousel spins at crucial moments dramatic events in his play, “Save the Pier.” and the music and mirrors, the lighting and TRY OUR NO OBLIGATION TRY OUR NO OBLIGATION Directed by Paul Sand, longtime Santa chilling thunder, all add to the dramatic Monica resident and Tony Award-winning atmosphere. $59 EXAM actor, the play debuted in October 2015, The play is compelling, occasionally $1 EXAM OR being artfully staged outdoors at the end of funny and ultimately poignant. The two AND CLEANING the Pier by Sands. bond over what they’ve been through and, INCLUDES “Save the Pier” played again in September while the play covers only a 15-year period For New Patients 2016 and will run in April 2018 as part of the where they reunite, in reality they’re friends FULL XRAYS INCLUDES FULL XRAYS Pier’s annual programming from then on. to this day. The two actors, Cameron Tagge The lesson learned from the play is the and Irish Giron, both from Loyola importance for all Santa Monicans to Marymount University, give authentic per- If you don’t like what we have to say remain active and ever-vigilant in local poli- formances which pulls you into their story. we will give you a copy of your tics. This production is one of hopefully many x-rays at no charge And now I’ll get to the “by popular to come from Santa Monica Public Theater demand” in my title. (Those readers who founded by Sand with the goal of bringing DENTAL CARE WITHOUT JUDGEMENT! dubbed me “Rambling Jack,”I can hear them unique and extraordinary theatrical experi- saying, “Finally!”) Harris and Sand have ences to our unique and extraordinary city. WE OFFER UNIQUE SERVICES another creative and crowd-pleasing pro- At its core, “An Illegal Start” is a play about *Nitrous Oxide provided as a courtesy duction staged on the Pier but this time It’s the power of friendship. Staged in the inti- *No interest payment plans in a locale never used for such a purpose in mate 50-seat venue of the Carousel where *Emergencies can be seen today the Pier’s history and maybe in the coun- every seat is so close to the action, it’s also *Our dentists and staff members are easy to talk to try’s. just a lot of fun. A two-man play, “An Illegal Start,” is The good news for theater-goers is “An AND OF COURSE WE DO Harris’ semi-autobiographical story set in Illegal Start” has extended its run to include -Invisalign -Periodontist on Staff -Oral Surgeon on Staff the 1980’s in rural western Colorado. During May 19,20, 25 & 26 and may extend into -Cosmetics and Implants -Zoom bleaching -and more a powerful thunder and lightning storm, June. The bad news is tickets are going fast. two teenage boys, strangers, endure a near Well, that’s it for this week, gang. To those SANTA MONICA FAMILY DENTISTRY 15TH ST. death experience on an isolated country who gave me the less-than-flattering nick- DR. ALAN RUBENSTEIN road as a result of a horrific traffic accident. name, this is “Rambling Jack” signing off. WILSHIRE BLVD.# 14TH ST. (The only other performance of “An Illegal 1260 15th ST. SUITE #703 NA AVE. Start” was a public reading at a radio station Tickets for “An Illegal Start” are available on ARIZO in Grand Junction, CO, where the accident Evenbrite and at www.paulsandprojects.com or (310) 736-2589 actually took place.) call (424) 372-7678 . Jack can be reached at Still in shock, and desperately needing [email protected]. WWW.ALANRUBENSTEINDDS.COM shelter from the dangerous weather, the pair SHARE THE LOVE EXPERIENCE BURN FITNESS

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