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Page 4 Palisades News September 16, 2015 Councilman’s Aide Has Roots Here By LAUREL BUSBY Staff Writer THE HOPE RANCH 82 ACRES 1172 Encinal Canyon Rd, Malibu OFFERED AT $5,990,000 Agreat-grandchild of the founder of Pacific Palisades has returned to the area to help residents with their problems. Sharon Shapiro is the newest field dep - uty for L.A. City Councilmember Mike Bonin, who represents the 11th District, which includes the Palisades, Brentwood, Marina del Rey, West LA, Venice, Playa del Rey, Mar Vista and Westchester. Shapiro works with him in Brentwood and the Pal - isades to address both broad issues like homelessness and more personal issues, such as helping with an individual resident’s trash collection problems. “Anything and everything,” said Shapiro, 29, who started working for Bonin in July. “It ranges from day to day—that’s what makes this job so interesting.” Shapiro’s great-grandfather is Rev. Charles Scott, who founded the Palisades with the Southern California Episcopal Methodist Church in 1922. She grew up in Los Feliz, where she still lives, and for the previous eight years, she worked with Councilman Tom LaBonge as his Hollywood area director. However, with LaBonge’s term ending in June and former Bonin field deputy Norm Kulla retiring, an opportu- Sharon Shapiro is Councilman Mike Bonin’s field deputy for Pacific Palisades. nity emerged to join Bonin’s team. “Working for him has been one of the best things I’ve been able to do in my eightyear career,” said Shapiro, who graduated from Whittier College in 2007 with a degree in political science. He’s “incredibly bright. It’s amazing and humbling to work for someone who is so smart.” The job also came with the perk of spending time in an area that holds a special appeal due to her family history. “I thought it would be a nice stepping stone to a community that I felt personally connected to.” Shapiro’s grandmother Martha was Scott’s daughter. Shapiro has found both similarities to and differences from her previous Hollywood post. Homelessness is also an issue there, and she was one of the founding participants in Hollywood 4wrd (four walls, a roof and a door), which worked to address homelessness in the area. Bonin also has focused recently on homelessness, and in July, his editorial advocating a continuum of safe havens for the homeless was printed in the L.A. Daily News. She has also found that both quality of life concerns and preservation of open space are common interests of Hollywood and the Palisades. However, Hollywood also has its busy nightlife aspects and issues surrounding the Hollywood sign, while the Palisades has a different style, with an involved citizenry and “small town neighborhood feel to it.” She noted, “It’s great to have a sense of community, and I feel that the Palisades really has that.” There are new issues too. Because the ocean lies on one side of the Palisades, the Coastal Commission has become part of her work. Shapiro has also started attending Pacific Palisades Community Council meet ings to learn more about local concerns and report back to Bonin. “I think he takes that to heart.” DAN URBACH PRESENTS GRACIOUS HIGHLANDS ESTATE 16678 Via la Costa, Pacific Palisades OFFERED AT $5,890,000 In addition, Shapiro has begun reaching out to local leadership groups, such as the American Legion Post 283 and the Tem es - cal Canyon Association, to learn as much as she can about the area, from its history to current concerns. Her goal is to serve “as a bridge and a conduit,” Shapiro said. “It’s difficult to navigate city departments . . . Sometimes you need a little bit of personal attention.” To contact Shapiro, call (310) 575-8461 or email her at sharon.shapiro@lacity.org. Blood Drive Will Be Held Sept. 20 Dr. Mike Martini is organizing a community blood drive, sponsored by Pacific Palisades Optimist Club, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, at the Amer - ican Legion Hall at 15427 La Cruz Dr. For an appointment, call (310) 454-0527 or visit redcrossblood.org and mention sponsor code Post 283. Walks-in are welcome. Donors are reminded to eat a nutritious meal beforehand, drink plenty of fluids and bring a photo identification. Donors will receive a coupon for free admission to Madam Tussaud’s Hollywood (regular admission is $29.95) and admission for two to the Laugh Factory Comedy Club. MAGNIFICENT CRAFTSMAN 965 Chattanooga Ave, Pacific Palisades OFFERED AT $3,499,000 82 acres across Encinal Cyn from the Malibu Country Club. Five residences; each unique to its location. Equestrian facilities; barns, stables, pens pastures. www.1172Encinal.com Breathtaking 5bd/7.5ba ocn view Med estate on apprx ½ acre in the exclusive guard gated Enclave. Exceptional 180 degree ocn & mtn views. Resort-like backyard with pool. Membership in Summit Club. www.EnclaveEstate.com Magnificent 4bd/3ba Craftsman w/ dramatic ocn & mtn vus. Custom craftsmanship & vintage details meld seamlessly w/ all modern conveniences. Huge private backyard. Great end of cul-de-sac location. www.965Chattanooga.com Dan was recently congratulated by John Closson, Vice President and Regional Manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, for being the “Top Producing” agent in the Pacific Palisades office for 2014, as well as one of the “Top Ten” agents nationwide out of more than 35,000 Berkshire Hathaway sales professionals. CalBRE #01147391 310.230.3757 info@DanUrbach.com www.ExclusiveRealtor.com 881 Alma Real Dr., Ste. 100 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 S PECIALIZING IN P ACIFIC P ALISADES, MALIBU, SANTA M ONICA Dan Urbach Luxury Property Specialist
September 16, 2015 Palisades News Page 5 PCH Is a Jurisdiction Nightmare; Uber/Lyft Lowering DUI Arrests By SUE PASCOE Editor In just 10 miles along Pacific Coast Highway, from the McClure Tunnel to the Malibu Pier, it would be possible to receive a traffic ticket from four different law enforcement entities: the California Highway Patrol (CHP) West Valley; Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Malibu-Lost Hills Station; Los Angeles Police Department West L.A.; and Santa Monica Police Department. At the PCH Taskforce meeting on September 2, each group reported on traffic accidents on the portion of the road they patrol. CHP’s Leland Tang, whose jurisdiction is from Coastline to Malibu city limits, reported that through August there had been seven collisions: three involved injuries and four had property damage. By comparison, there were nine collisions in 2014. “The primary factor [for the accidents] was speed,” Tang said. Lt. James Royal with the sheriff’s department, whose jurisdiction extends from Malibu (where CHP’s jurisdiction ends) to Leo Carrillo Beach, said there were 191 accidents this year compared to 200 in 2014, through the end of July. Last year there were four fatalities, compared to five at the time of the PCH meeting. In February, Bruce Jenner’s Cadillac Escalade slammed into two other cars and a woman was killed. According to Reuters, the investigation showed speed was a factor— considering the existing traffic conditions. The second fatality was in March. Mela - nie Quinonez, who had pulled over to the side of the road, was hit while standing next to her vehicle in the early morning hours. The hit and run resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old. Deputies say PCH can be dangerous for pedestrians, joggers and even motorists who pull over, and warn, “When you’re on PCH, please be aware of your surroundings. Be careful when you exit your car and when you’re walking on PCH.” The third victim was a hiker from Scotland who attempted to cross PCH. Also in June, Dwayne Coleman, known as MC Su preme, died when a truck slammed into Coleman’s vehicle, which was parked along PCH. In August, a transient on a bike attempt - ed to cross PCH, near Zuma, at 8:30 p.m. “He didn’t have any lights,” Royal said. The man was airlifted to Ronald Reagan UCLA Hospital, and died four hours later. “Hit and runs are also up significantly,” Royal said. There were 43 this year through July as compared to 27 last year. Also DUIs were up: 74 this year and 57 last year. That DUI rise was different than the other three law enforcement agencies, which saw a decline. “It is absolutely noticeable how many “But in more affluent areas people are taking Uber and Lyft. It’s taking more drunks off the road.” — Nyamweci Samuel, LAPD drunks are taking Uber,” said LAPD’s Nyamweci Samuel, who said he observed at the last DUI checkpoint that at one point— of six cars, five were Uber drivers taking inebriated people home. Samuel’s area on PCH extends from Chautauqua Boulevard to Coastline Drive. “I cover such a small area,” he said, noting that accidents were up slightly, but there have been no fatalities in 2015. “In less affluent areas, people drink and then roll the dice and drive,” Samuel said. “But in more affluent areas people are taking Uber and Lyft. It’s taking more drunks off the road.” Other enforcement officials agreed that DUIs were down and Tang added, “State - wide DUI arrests are going down.” Samuel said that more of the DUIs now appear to be drug-related, rather than alcohol-related. He also said that at DUI checkpoints, officers look for unlicensed drivers because “Those drivers are five times more likely to get in a fatal accident.” Santa Monica Police officials reported there have been 21 collisions (10 involving injuries) through August from McClure Tunnel to Entrada. The highest frequency of accidents is on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. and the major reason is speed. Samuel, Tang and McDonnel said that there is an attempt to do more education, warnings and less ticketing. “If we give you a ticket it’s for education, not because we’re mean,” Samuel said. Now enrolling new students. Classes for Kids of all ages, Teens, and Adults: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing & MMA A PRIVATE SCHOOL OF MARTIAL ARTS Contact us now to set up a complimentary trial lesson 310-454-7105 • e-mail: info@maximpactma.com 16632 1/2 Marquez Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272 www.maximpactmma.com
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