Coalition Position Statement

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am writing you with a sense of urgency.  The LA Department of Water and Power ("DWP") has proposed to install a large new power distribution station in the heart of Marquez Knolls, directly next to Marquez Charter Elementary School.   Anyone concerned about their family's health and safety as well as the neighborhood's integrity is urged to forcefully oppose DWP's proposed plans.  

On Feb. 29th, DWP held a Town Hall meeting to announce its plans.  Over 200 people attended and about two dozen individuals spoke out against the proposal.  A petition against the proposed power station has been circulating around the community and has garnered 450+ signatures to date.  Following the Town Hall, a group of community leaders and Marquez Charter parents formed the "Coalition of Palisadians to Keep Marquez Charter Safe" to spearhead the community's continuing efforts to oppose the DWP's proposed power station next to Marquez Charter.  Please take a moment to review the Coalition’s background and statement of concerns regarding the proposed power station.

Click here for Coalition Background Statement of Concern  and the recent Op-Ed, “DWP Station Risks Children’s Safety,” that was published in the March 8 edition of the Palisadian-Post. Click here for Palisadian-Post: DWP Station Risks Children's Safety  

At this point, a forceful community opposition -- in large numbers and with persistent voices -- is the only way to stop DWP from putting its power station here. We cannot let this stand, and the time for everyone to act is now. Please take a few minutes of your time today to take the three easy steps below to compel DWP to choose another location. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Marquez Knolls resident Natalia Becir at (310) 430-5079 or nmbecir@yahoo.com.

Please pass this on to everyone you know who is concerned about the health and safety of their family and children, and cares about our community.

Sincerely,

Natalia

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A power distribution station in the heart of Marquez Knolls, directly next to Marquez Charter, presents serious health and safety hazards and environmental concerns for our community.

• ·          Risk of Substation Fires and Explosions
• ·          Risk of Leukemia and Other Illnesses Associated with EMF
• ·          Community Disaster Evacuation Problems
• ·          Air Quality Impacts from Construction
• ·          Noise Impacts from Construction & Operating Power Station
• ·          Traffic Impacts from Construction Vehicles
• ·          Landslide Risks
• ·          Wildlife Impacts
• ·          Aesthetic Impacts
• ·          Detrimental Economic Impacts to Home Values and  Businesses 

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What You Can Do Right Now: 

1. Sign the “No to Marquez Power Substation” petition on-line.  Click here for Petition

2. Put a link on your Facebook page

 3. Voice your concerns and objections to our local elected representatives and decision-makers.  For Coalition Sample Letter click here.

 4. E-mail or call:

·         Councilman Bill Rosendahl – Councilman.rosendahl@lacity.org or (310) 575-8461

·         Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s District Director Norm Kulla – Norman.Kulla@lacity.org

·         LADWP General Manager Ron Nichols – Ron.Nichols@ladwp.com

·         LADWP Project Liaison Victoria Cross – Victoria.Cross@LADWP.com or (213) 367-4141

·         LA School Board Representative Steve Zimmer – Steve.Zimmer@lausd.net  or 213-241-6387

5.  Call & email your elected Pacific Palisades Community Council Representatives and Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association:

·         Area 1 (Pacific View Estates, Castellemare, Paseo Miramar and Sunset):  Barbara Kohn 310-454-8185 barbara@kohn.com

·         Area 2 (Palisades Highlands and Palisades Dr to Sunset):  Paul Glasgall  310-255-5462  pglasgall@aol.com

·         Area 3 (Marquez Knolls/Bel Air Bay Club, N & S of Sunset from east of Palisades Dr to and including Bienvenida): Jim Rea 310-354-0790 jarea@kw.com and Christy Dennis  310-454-2824  christydennis@aol.com

·         Area 4 (N and S of Sunset from Bienvenida to Temescal Canyon):  Harry Sondheim 310-454-4667 hbsondheim@verizon.net

·         Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association: info@MarquezKnolls.com

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