EL SEGUNDO HERALD November 3, 2016 Page 15 Eugene McGee would be the perfect companion for you! If you are interested in Eugene, please email info@msfr.org for more information. I believe that you’ve met my brother, Eugene, and heard our tale. I’m Banks, and at 17 pounds, I’m the “little” brother. I too am a male, purebred Miniature Schnauzer whose behavior more resembles that of a 3 year old than that of a 4 year old. Who would have ever guessed when my brother and I left home for evening of getting together with friends We are looking for volunteers to help with our pet adoption fairs which are held every Saturday at the Petco located at 537 N. Pacific Coast Highway Redondo Beach 90277, from noon to 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering and can commit to at least one Saturday a month, please contact us at info@ msfr.org. You can also visit all of our Miniature Schnauzers & Friends rescues at the adoption fair or check out our website, www.msfr.org. If you have any questions about a particular dog’s availability you can email us at info@msfr. org. Schnauzers. Bet you can’t adopt just one. Let me introduce myself, I’m Eugene, a 3-year-old male purebred Miniature Schnauzer. One night my brother, Banks, and I decided to go for a walk and visit some pals. The next thing we knew we were at an Inland Empire shelter and we were labeled as strays. So much for socialization! I love hanging out with other dogs and since, at 21 pounds, I’m larger than my brother I guess I’m the “big” brother. The shelter folks said we were 4 years of age but everyone thinks we act a lot more like 3 than 4. If you’re looking for a handsome guy to enrich your life, I definitely that we end up in a life changing adventure? It’s a good thing that I’m very likeable and that I get along with other dogs. Before I was rescued from an Inland Empire Shelter I met some pooches of very questionable character but was able to win them over. I’m sure once you meet me and see what a treasure I am you won’t be able to leave without wanting to adopt me. If you’re interested in Banks, please email info@msfr.org for more information. Hello, it’s me. My new name’s McGee and I am a 2-year-old male purebred Miniature Schnauzer. Not quite sure how it happened but I ended at an L.A. area shelter where everyone called me a stray. I heard that I was going to be adopted by someone but they must have changed their mind because no one ever came for me. Unbeknownst to me, the MSFR folks had heard my story and when it looked like I was going to be stuck at the shelter, they swooped in and rescued me. I’m a very good-natured pup who gets along with everyone. I’m still a youngster so I’m very playful but I have a really sweet face that no one can resist. I’m a bit tall for my 21 pounds but I expect that I’ll fill in. I have natural ears, a docked tail and if I have to say so myself I’m quite the looker. If you are interested in McGee, please email info@ msfr.org for more information. My original name was Lucky but boy, my life has been anything but! It’s hard to imagine that I was abandoned at a doggie day care facility when I was two years old. Seriously, who would do such a thing to an adorable apricot Miniature Poodle? The owner of the doggie day care was really nice and found me a great home with a loving family. They decided to give me a new name for my new life so they named me Ricky. I thought my problems were behind me until I lost my sight due to juvenile cataracts at age 4. I have to admit that at first it was pretty rough but with the love and support of my family I adjusted without ever losing my good-natured disposition. Little did I know that the hardest blow was yet to come. Recently, my loving and adoring Dad became very ill and is now in hospice care so at 8 years of age, here I am looking for my forever family - again. I’m a very affectionate, loyal, well-mannered, quiet little guy. Despite everything life has handed me, I still have a lot of love and life to share with someone who will just give me a chance. If you’re looking for wonderful, loyal companion I just know I’m exactly the one to fill that bill. If you’re interested in Ricky please email gin.munoz@gmail.com. • Wowser Schnauzers Banks City Council from front page certain unavoidable limitations, Councilmember Mike Dugan asked to begin discussions to ensure future camps, golf instruction and other related activities continue after TopGolf opens. CenterCal officials will attend the next Golf Course Subcommittee meeting to go over that matter, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Drew Boyles’ request that current golf pros receive compensation while the facility is closed (with the hope that those employees stay put and don’t opt to work elsewhere). Meanwhile, the Council held off its vote on a new ordinance regulating parking of oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers around town. Discussed in detail on October 20, the item was on the consent agenda on Tuesday with the possibility of automatic approval without discussion. But the Council members pulled the item after a number of speakers during public communications (all local RV owners) expressed their concerns about several components of the ordinance—especially permit fees they view as prohibitive as well as unfair to those who are responsible RV owners. One speaker indicated that it would be a huge challenge to comply with the stipulation to keep the vehicle within 400 feet of his residence because he lives on a narrow block and would run into issues on street cleaning days. Another thought the ban on trailer parking will negatively impact his local business. In addition to the points mentioned above, the basic ordinance as originally proposed would prohibit RV, oversized vehicle and detached trailer parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.; not allow parking of those vehicles within 25 feet of an intersection; and prevent owners from running electrical cords, cables and hoses across or above sidewalks and streets from their vehicle to a nearby property. El Segundo residents would still be able to park these vehicles by going through a registration and permit process, with each permit lasting 24 hours and a max of three consecutive permits at a time to park for up to 72 hours. “We need to simplify the ordinance so it’s not burdensome on our residents,” Councilmember Carol Pirsztuk said. She suggested launching discussions with local RV owners to identify more optimal solutions. Dugan and Councilmember Don Brann felt the City should not charge fees for permits, though Fuentes said she would like to “recapture a minimal cost.” The Mayor also emphasized that the proposed ordinance “wasn’t done in a vacuum” and resulted from an extensive survey and research. “We’re just trying to get a handle… to keep our quality of life high in El Segundo and not make it a parking lot,” she said of the reasons to clamp down on oversized vehicle parking. Police Captain Bob Turnbull then pleaded his case to pass the ordinance as is, stating that staff reached out to over 800 people with the vast majority feeling these vehicles are a problem around town. He called the ordinance the “best solution” and felt it will solve ongoing issues. Ultimately, the Council opted to continue the item to the first regular meeting in January to allow input from the public and RV owners, conduct more education and determine if any tweaks ought to be made. The Council also received a report on short-term rentals (less than 30 days) of local residential properties in light of the growing number of property owners listing their homes on sites such as Airbnb--and to consider if the City should take steps to institute a ban or impose regulations. Planning Manager Gregg McClain outlined the pros and cons of shortterm rentals. On the plus side, he pointed out the ability provide diverse accommodations not normally available in the marketplace, proximity to desired local dining and shopping, preferred residential neighborhood locations, the almost limitless supply of short-term rentals to absorb overflow at hotels when there is excess demand, and added income benefits for owners. Potential downsides include noise, traffic and trash from the few who misuse the property; reduced housing availability since utilizing the units as short-term rentals takes them off the market: and a possible drop in hotel bookings which in turn decreases City transient occupancy taxes (TOT). While three beach cities south of El Segundo decided to ban short-term rentals, McClain didn’t recommend going that route because of reports about high costs for additional staff, enforcement and litigation. Instead, the City will conduct public outreach and look at options to regulate the rentals through licensing and TOT collection. It will come back to the Council for further discussion next year. Tuesday’s meeting also included a recap of the completed audit of the City’s financial statements that resulted in the desired “clean” opinion from outside firm Davis Farr, LLP; adoption of a State-mandated policy for organics recycling targeting businesses and multi-family dwellings; a first reading of required building code amendments; and appointments of five individuals respectively to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Technology Committee. In her report, Pirsztuk asked for support to direct the City Manager to develop a construction management staffing plan and workflow timeline for the aquatics facility project at Wiseburn and potential golf course redesign. During presentations, the Council identified November 21 through December 15 as the period for the Spark of Love Toy Drive when the community can contribute toys and non-perishable foods to the El Segundo Fire Station on Main Street. Another proclamation recognized November 11 as Veterans Day. The Council also saw a video with highlights from the recent Champions of Business event at Vistamar School spearheaded by the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) to honor the business community and raise additional awareness about El Segundo as a commercial destination. The sold-out program drew 230 guests and presented awards to Continental Development Corporation President Richard Lundquist (Champion of Business), LA County Supervisor and event emcee Don Knabe (Lifetime Achievement), Chevron (Philanthropy) and Kite Pharma (Big Ideas). Finally, City Manager Greg Carpenter noted that Tuesday was the final Council meeting for Public Works Director Stephanie Katsouleas, who is heading to the City of Manhattan Beach. He went on to introduce Ken Berkman, who will serve as Interim Public Works Director while the City conducts its search for a permanent replacement. Carpenter thanked Katsouleas for bringing “a wealth of experience, professionalism and energy” to the job. • Ricky
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