The Weekly Newspaper of Manhattan Beach Herald Publications - El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 Vol. 5, No. 11 September 6, 2012 Inside Children with Special Needs at Dodger StadiumTommy Lasorda, Skechers Foundation Host This Issue A Student’s Perspective.....2 Business & Professional.......................4 Calendar...............................2 Classifieds ...........................4 Food ......................................5 People ..................................2 Pets.......................................8 Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda and the SKECHERS Foundation hosted a day at Dodger Stadium on August 1 for members of the Friendship Circle, an organization dedicated to nurturing and inspiring the special needs community. The event included 100 children with special needs and their families, and five children with special needs were given the opportunity to join Lasorda down on the field with the current Dodger players before the first pitch. Seen here is Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda and Friendship Circle member Caley Versfelt of Manhattan Beach Police Reports....................3 at Dodger Stadium. Image courtesy of SKECHERS. Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council Politically Speaking...........3 Plans for Luncheons and Scholarships Smile Awhile Winner........2 By Lynne Gross the luncheons and participation in the Co- the outstanding students in our community.”non-profit organizations, and to recognizeBrunkhardt points out, “Attendance atThe Manhattan Beach Coordinating Council has planned a full schedule for the 2012-2013 ordinating Council presents an excellent Other members of the Coordinating Council school year. Luncheons, hosted at Verandas opportunity to network with community Board, in addition to Brunkhardt, are: The Wheel Deal.............6-7 on Rosecrans Avenue, will feature talks by leaders, small and large businesses, and See Manhattan Beach, page 4 important community leaders and also honor Manhattan Beach Middle School, and Mira Former City Manager Dolan students from American Martyrs School, Costa High School. Some of the speakers who are confirmed Must Pay City $45,000 City, Weekend about the CERT program; Gretchen Oshita of Wins Motion For Attorney Feesare: George Butts from the CommunityEmergency Response Team, who will talk Forecast core of children’s resiliency and learning; Dr. City of Manhattan Beach award of fees reaffirms the City’s victorylegal counsel for the City, stated: “TheCourtesy of theMindUp Program, whose topic will cover the Greg Allen, founder of Freedom4U, talking Los Angeles Superior Court Judge in this matter. In addition, we are pleased about how to communicate with teens and Susan Bryant-Deason granted the City of to recover a portion of public funds we Friday Powell, Manhattan Beach mayor, covering fees and awarded the City $45,186.99 our obligation to disclose records andwere forced to expend in order to defendManhattan Beach’s motion for attorneyunderstand their hidden logic; and Wayne AM Clouds/ everything you wanted to know about your city. in fees and costs. Superior Court Judge information related to the former city PM Sun be collecting money so that it can award the former City Manager Geoff Dolan’s manager’s resignation.”Commenting on the City’s victory today,Susan Bryant-Deason previously dismissedThroughout the year the organization will 74˚/67˚ meeting. Last year it awarded $24,000 to six City Attorney in its entirety for alleged was important that the City’s litigationCity Attorney Quinn Barrow stated: “Itlawsuit against the City and its formerscholarships to Mira Costa Seniors at its May students. The money comes from sponsors, breach of contract and invasion of privacy. counsel expend the time needed to bring associate fees, and monthly luncheon raffles. The issue arose from the City’s release this case to an early end at the trial court Saturday sors at one of three levels--platinum ($1000), Records Act request from, among others, there were five causes of action against twolevel. This was a complex matter whereof public records in response to a Public-Individuals or organizations can become spon Sunny silver ($500), or bronze ($300). Associates well-known open government advocate separate defendants and the fees expended 75˚/69˚ “We are very happy that we are able to made during the course of litigation that account the award of fees granted to theby the City were reasonable.” Taking intoRichard McKee, as well as disclosurespay $40 for a year’s membership. provide financial help to worthy students,” says was subsequently filed by McKee. Dolan city, City Attorney Barrow further stated: Jill Brunkhardt, President of the Council and contended that the release of public records “Looking at the big picture, in the end less Sunday “We appreciate all the contributions made he had with the City. However, the City’s make this controversial litigation come tothan $100,000 was spent to successfullyviolated the terms of a separation agreementPublic Relations Representative for Chevron. Partly information on how to become an associate the Court found there was no evidence to that the Court dismissed all of Mr. Dolan’san end. It should not be lost on anyoneconduct arose from protected activity andby members of the community.” For more Cloudy or a sponsor, visit the organization’s web site support Dolan’s arguments. An appeal, five causes of action and found there was 78˚/69˚ at www.mbcoordinatingcouncil.com. however, has been filed by Dolan. no evidence to support his claims.”Luncheons are held the third Thursday ofGeoff Dolan is personally responsibleThe City sought to recoup $88,760 in each month during October through May, attorney fees and costs. Roxanne Diaz, for payment of the fees and costs award. • excluding December. The first luncheon will take place on October 18.
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