The Weekly Newspaper of El Segundo Herald Publications - El Segundo, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 107, No. 8 - February 22, 2018 Youth Hoopsters Celebrate Title Inside at the South Bay Lakers Facility This Issue Best of The Best .......6-7,20 Certified & Licensed Professionals ....................16 Classifieds ...........................4 Crossword/Sudoku ............4 Entertainment .....................8 Legals ........................... 14,15 Pets .....................................18 Police Briefs .....................16 Real Estate. ...................9-13 Participants from El Segundo Youth Basketball celebrate their 5/6 Grade League Championship at the UCLA Health Training Center (home of the South Bay Lakers). Left to right: Vinny Baldino, James Baldino, Zachary Patterson, Jake Croxall, Dorian Lawson, Jake Kroskrity, Coach Nick Naea. Photo: Tyler Fujii. Sports ............................. 5,17 Council Agrees to Slow Down the RFP Process for The Lakes Site By Brian Simon As one example, staff conducted an in- Also in question is how to figure in the Weekend More than 10 citizens came to the podium house assessment of the clubhouse building City’s $5.6 million loan to The Lakes that on Tuesday night to urge the El Segundo City that identified areas needing repair such as in has not been paid back. Additionally, City Forecast Council not to rush through the request for the building itself, patio, landscape, restroom Manager Greg Carpenter reported that in proposal (RFP) process for The Lakes at El and kitchen. But without extra time to hire the case of a lease agreement, the recent tax Segundo site. The Council majority previ- a third-party expert, the City won’t know code changes will result in “a new expense ously directed staff to aim for an expedited the true condition of structural systems somebody has to incur.” timeline in the hope of releasing the RFP such as plumbing, roofing and sewer systems. See City Council, page 15 Friday by March 1, holding a pre-bid meeting and Sunny site walk on March 12, receiving proposals by April 3, interviewing qualified bidders on Flight Industries Land Major Vote 61˚/44˚ April 9 and selecting the preferred proposer on April 17. The last date will be the final public meeting for outgoing Mayor Suzanne of Confidence to Stay Competitive Fuentes and Councilmember Mike Dugan. By Rob McCarthy including those in the South Bay -- that That timeline, described by Recreation South Bay’s space and air defense com- form the backbone of the aerospace and Saturday and Parks Director Meredith Peitit as “ambi- panies are one step closer to having a state aviation industries in California, according tious,” became a point of contention despite commission to make sure their industry to the bill. Sunny recent progress made by The Lakes RFP remains competitive and stays grounded The Assembly voted 75-0 to create a 61˚/46˚ Task Force in reviewing background and in California. commission dedicated to smoothing the way historical documents, conducting a commu- Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, D-Tor- for the industry’s growth as the nation sets nity needs assessment survey, and addressing rance, introduced a measure to create a its sights toward missions to Mars someday. the condition of the nine-hole course, driv- California Aerospace and Aviation Com- The 15-member commission would operate ing range and clubhouse. Petit noted other mission. Its purpose would be to advise without taxpayer dollars and be overseen Sunday outstanding items still requiring discussion policymakers about what the $100 billion by the Governor’s Office. and direction, including the type of deal flight and defense sector in the state’s “The goal is to bring together the Sunny structure to consider (a lease agreement versus economy needs from state elected officials. stakeholders and bring together policy 65˚/48˚ management contract); a minimum accept- The commission would “serve as a central recommendations so we can continue to able annual rent/return for the City; and a point of contact” for the flight and space grow and lead the nation and the world in rundown of capital improvements – as well mission companies and “support the health innovation, advanced manufacturing and as to what extent the City might be willing and competitiveness” of the businesses -- See Flight Industries, page 14 to invest in those improvements. Page 2 February 22, 2018 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Community Briefs Letters Comedy Night Annual Event in El Segundo Brings Vasquez on Pence the combined Korea team or they were the Top Quality Performers to the South Bay Christian Vasquez’s complaint about Vice worst kind of evil in the world. Wow! And President Pence in the February 15 issue was then he laments that Pence is mixing politics If you feel like having a great night laughing the door. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Comedy is puzzling. In checking out what the fuss was, I into sport. Really? So all the fuss is because with comedians, eating delicious food, enjoy- PG-13. Tickets are available from ESHS band learned that the ultra-leftist mainstream press Mr. Pence sat quietly and respectfully while ing decadent desserts, hearing live music and families and online at www.sbmusic.org. For is rabidly frothing at the mouth because Mike others cheered for their teams and then stood bidding at a Silent Auction, you will want to more information call 424-242-3722. Pence stood for the US delegation at the opening for his. All that is left is to wonder, who hands attend Comedy Night 2018 at the El Segundo ceremonies. Evidently the self-appointed self- out the talking points so they all can make the Performing Arts Center. On Saturday, Febru- aggrandizing muckrakers in the press decided same stupid points at the same time. ary 24th the South Bay Music Association that every one must also stand and cheer for – Kip Haggerty • will present its 9th annual Comedy Night and Silent Auction, a fundraiser that helps support the award winning El Segundo High School Calendar Band. The program includes the popular and Deadline for Calendar items is the prior SUNDAY, FEB. 25 hilarious ESHS Band “Dueling Trombones,” Thursday by noon. Calendar items are $1 • Bridge & Pinochle Groups, 11:30 AM. – and also features the Beach Cities Swing Band. per word. Email listings to marketing@ 3:45 PM, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 Enjoy the Auction and Comedy Night show heraldpublications.com. We take Visa and Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856. at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center, MasterCard. MONDAY, FEB. 26 640 Main Street, El Segundo, 90245. Ticket THURSDAY, FEB. 22 • Canasta Group, 12:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., 50 prices are $20 if you buy early and $25 at Headliner comedian, James P. Connelly. • El Segundo Farmer’s Market, 3:00 PM. Plus, Free, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street, Down- Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856. town El Segundo. TUESDAY, FEB. 27 FRIDAY, FEB. 23 • Pinochle, 11:30 AM. – 3:30 PM., Senior Notice Regarding • Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00 Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339 Pam at: 310-318-2856. Sheldon St., Call Diane: 310-640-9577. • Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM., Rack Replacements • ESMS Prospective Students Tour, 8:30 District Administrative Offices – Board AM. – 9:30 AM., ESMS, 332 Center Room, 641 Sheldon Street. Dear business owners and residents, Street, Call: 310-615-2690. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 The City of El Segundo is repairing and replacing SATURDAY, FEB. 24 • Bowling, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 50 Plus, “Downtown Uniform” newsracks on Main St. and Grand. • 9th Annual Comedy Night Show and Si- Senior Club of El Segundo, Gable House They are doing the move in two phases: lent Auction, Doors open at 5:30 PM., a Bowl, 22501 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, fundraiser to support the award winning Cost: $8.25 for 3 games, Call Joyce at: ESHS Band, ESHS PAC, 640 Main Street. 310-322-7621. West side/Odd# addresses: February 26 - March 9 Comedy is PG-13. Laugh with celebrity • Evening Book Discussion Featuring Hanna East side/Even# addresses: March 12 - 16 comedians, eat delicious food, enjoy live Who Fell From The Sky, 6:30 PM., free, El music and bid on a silent auction. Tickets: Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa We are sorry for any inconvenience this $20 if you buy early, $25 at the door. Ave., Call: 310-524-2728. may cause, but we are looking forward to Tickets are available from ESHS band THURSDAY, MAR. 1 new racks! Thank you. HM families and online at www.sbmusic.org. • El Segundo Farmer’s Market, 3:00 PM. Call: 424-242-3722. – 7:00 PM., located on Main Street, Down- • Special Board of Education Meeting, 8:00 town El Segundo. AM. – 12:00 PM., Superintendent’s Con- • El Segundo Historical Committee Meeting, ference Room, 641 Sheldon Street. See Calendar of Events, page 4 Run a Shamrock Ad in the El Segundo Herald. Business and Community Members Share Some Luck! 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