EL SEGUNDO HERALD February 11, 2016 Page 13 Tax Increase from front page Follow Us on Twitter @heraldpub Like Us on Facebook “there is no guarantee any new tax money will go to infrastructure”—but even if some of it does, they wonder how future Councils will choose to spend the rest and if those dollars might go to “even higher salaries, benefits and pensions.” Feeling that “two wrongs don’t make a right,” the Measure B detractors add that “it’s not right to charge high taxes just because other cities are doing it” and that “all taxes combined are much too high.” Looking at previous ballot measures, they point out that citizens already voted down proposed residential trash fees, Measure O (2010 utility user tax increase) and Measure A resident and business tax increases. “The City Council majority can change every two years,” the Argument Against continues. “Any future majority can reverse cost savings from a previous majority and lock-in the City to irresponsible cost increases for many years, expecting to raise taxes and fees on businesses and residents.” The Rebuttal to the Argument Against Measure B authored by Fuentes, Jacobson, Atkinson and Fellhauer states that the current City Council “has been committed to improving the City’s financial health” with a plan of action that included “controlling spending, cutting back on expenses, increasing the City’s reserve and emergency/disaster funds, collecting fees to sustain services and reducing the number of employees by 25% over recent years.” While emphasizing that this Council doesn’t spend money it doesn’t have, the Measure B proponents declare that “the time has come to stop deferring much-needed projects to keep our residents and visitors safe.” Examples listed of capital projects that fell to the wayside include sidewalks, streets and buildings (Joslyn Center, the clubhouse at Recreation Park and City Hall, among others) as well as “strategic infrastructure for business attraction and economic development.” Also mentioned is the City being on the hook for more than $106.5 million in unfunded employee retirement and benefits liability. Reiterating that residents and businesses won’t pay the TOT unless they stay in El Segundo lodging facilities, the Measure B proponents add that Los Angeles County awarded Most- Business-Friendly City honors to El Segundo in 2015 and that the “Council and City employees are committed to retaining the City’s business friendliness and providing world-class infrastructure to our businesses and residents.” They conclude by telling voters that the decision should be about “what’s right for the City” and that “support of Measure B will provide revenue required to perform repairs and improvements and increase reduced levels of service.” The Rebuttal to the Argument in Favor of measure B urges citizens not to be fooled by “misused economic terms and cherry-picked details,” maintaining that “taxes are not at a ‘market rate’ when politicians unilaterally impose them and use government’s police power to forcibly collect them.” They go on to state that the measure “will destroy El Segundo’s competitive edge and long-time reputation as a business-friendly city.” To support that notion, they argue that room rates and TOT have increased significantly since 1996 and by 38% ($1.5 million) since 2009/10 without any tax increases. Additionally, they report that a 12% TOT would move El Segundo to 24% above the 9.69% average for 483 California cities and counties. “Tax percentage rates should not keep increasing to pay for excessive increases to already unsustainable government employee salaries and pensions that far exceed the private sector,” the Measure B opponents write. “One City employee got a 23% raise and was paid nearly $600,000 in his last year.” The opponents go on to describe Measure B as “taxation without representation” since hotel guests who pay for it can’t actually vote on the increase. Additionally, they express concern about the City Attorney’s declaration that if the Council passes a resolution on how to spend the money, it is not binding. “Only language in the ballot measure can be binding—City Council chose the nonbinding route,” the opponents write. They conclude by stating that “the hotel industry doesn’t need hotel tax hikes to ‘promote tourism’’ and provide examples of other revenue boosters such as Council raising Chevron’s taxes “by more than $8.5 million average per year for 15 years in 2013” and the future development of a 142-acre Raytheon property that “will provide El Segundo with $5 million in fees plus an estimated $2.6 million annual tax revenue increase.” Residents will receive sample ballots in the mail in mid-March. The seats for City Clerk and City Treasurer are also up for election, but the incumbents will run unopposed. • dba@heraldpublications.com public notices legalnotices@heraldpublications.com PUBLISH YOUR PUBLIC NOTICES HERE ABANDONMENTS: $125.00 ABC NOTICES: $125.00 DBA (Fictitious Business Name): $75.00 NAME CHANGE: $125.00 Other type of notice? Contact us and we can give you a price. 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The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). El Segundo Herald: Pub. 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11/2016. H-1382 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016010169 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 1) SOCIAL SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT, 2) FLEA BOUTIQUE; 550 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET APT 4058, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): JONATHAN NICHOLS, 550 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET APT 4058, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signed: JONATHAN NICHOLS, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on January 14, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on January 14, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to January 14, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). El Segundo Herald: Pub. 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11/2016. H-1383 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016004704 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE ANOGEN GROUP, 8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD SUITE D320, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): GABRIELLE G. THURMOND, 8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD SUITE D320, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signed: GABRIELLE G. THURMOND, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on January 8, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on January 8, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to January 8, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). El Segundo Herald: Pub. 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11/2016. H-1384 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016002269 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STUDIO 24 SEVEN, 3300 WEST ROSECRANS AVE. STE 202, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): JOVON JAMEL SMITH, 3300 WEST ROSECRANS AVE. STE 202, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signed: JOVON JAMEL SMITH, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on January 6, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on January 6, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to January 6, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). Hawthorne Press Tribune: Pub. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/2016. HH-1385 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016011209 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 1) NOLO, 2) MARTINDALEHUBBELL, LLC, 909 N. SEPULVEDA BLVD. 11TH FLOOR, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): MH SUB I, LLC, 909 N. SEPULVEDA BLVD. 11TH FLOOR, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signed: MH SUB I, LLC, B. LYNN WALSH, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on January 15, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on January 15, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to January 15, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). El Segundo Herald: Pub. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/2016. H-1386 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016012655 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SEKAI CONSULTING, 12617 CRENSHAW BLVD, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): ATSUSHI NAKAJIMA, 12617 CRENSHAW BLVD., HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signed: ATSUSHI NAKAJIMA, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on January 19, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on January 19, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to January 19, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). Hawthorne Press Tribune: Pub. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/2016. HH-1387 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016022955 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NATHAN’S TOWING, 12499 GILMORE AVE #3, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90066, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): FRANK FUENTES, 12499 GILMORE AVE #3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signed: FRANK FUENTES, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on January 29, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on January 29, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to January 29, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). El Segundo Herald: Pub. 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/2016. H-1389 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016023246 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SICARIUS VICKATE, 1) 11719 DALESIDE AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250; 2) 2851 W. 120th ST # E163, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): FLOYD NATHANIEL BLUE, 11719 DALESIDE AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1-29-16. Signed: FLOYD NATHANIEL BLUE, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on January 29, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on January 29, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to January 29, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). Hawthorne Press Tribune: Pub. 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/2016. HH-1388 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016026712 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KELLEY’S LITTLE ANGELS DAYCARE, 13715 CERISE AVE UNIT 2, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): SONDRAL KELLEY-GILLIAM, 13715 CERISE AVE UNIT 2, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/02/2016. Signed: SONDRAL KELLEY-GILLIAM, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on FEBRUARY 3, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on February 3, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to February 3, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). Hawthorne Press Tribune: Pub. 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3/2016 HH-1391 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016031408 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 1) CORRA GROUP, 2) CORRAGROUP; 201 CONTINENTAL BLVD SUITE 107, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. AI #ON: 2970563 Registered Owner(s): CORRA, 201 CONTINENTAL BLVD SUITE 107, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/17/2010. Signed: CORRA, NICHOLAS GUSTAVSON, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on February 9, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on February 9, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to February 9, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). El Segundo Herald: Pub. 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3/2016 H-1392 Fictitious Business Name Statement 2016025920 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as YUNG STARZ ENTERTAINMENT, 3779 CAHUENGA BLVD, LOS ANGELES CA 91604, LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): DE’JUAN PARRISH, 1741 EAST HELMICK STREET, CARSON, CA 90746. This business is being conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signed: DE’JUAN PARRISH, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County on February 2, 2016. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires on February 2, 2021. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to February 2, 2021. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14400 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). Torrance Tribune: Pub. 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3/2016. HT-1390
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