Lawndale Tribune AND lAwNDAle News The Weekly Newspaper of Lawndale Herald Publications - Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, Torrance & Manhattan Beach Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 - March 23, 2017 Assemblymember Burke, Google Visit Smith Elementary School Assemblymember Autumn Burke and Smith Elementary School Principal Dr. Isiah join students participating in Google’s CS First Roadshow, a computer science education presentation developed by Google for fourth to eighth grade school students. (Photo Provided by Google) City Celebrates Officer Who Took Pride in Community Policing By Haleemon Anderson investigation. During Monday night’s City Council The Council opened a public hearing on meeting, Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles proposed Ordinance 1136-17, regarding announced that Lieutenant John Hocking will outdoor storage of materials in commercial leave Lawndale after four years of service. zones. This item came before the Planning “It’s exciting,” said Pullen-Miles, noting that Commission a long time ago. “Businesses Hocking’s promotion to Captain at a rather have to follow the guidelines,” resident exotic locale will leave the City of Lawndale Pam London said, noting if the impact is a bit sad at his departure. to make it stricter on businesses, there is a “He has served us with distinction,” need to address residents also. The ordinance continued the Mayor. “He really has been a would require an amendment to the City’s part of this community. We’re gonna miss him.” zoning code. A representative from the Los Angeles Resident Gary White also pointed out the County Fire Department presented Hocking need to keep residences free of materials with a certificate of appreciation. The Battalion and equipment. “You can’t be a hypocrite,” Chief lauded Hocking’s character, saying, he said. City Manager Steve Mandoki added “[He] is one of the most conscientious, caring that no materials should be stored on the and genuine individuals you could know.” premises of residences or businesses without The Council presented Hocking with a an active building permit. plaque, and paused for pictures and a cake The Council authorized the purchase of a honoring the officer. Hocking accepted the new, fully equipped video production van, tributes with his parents in attendance. “I’ve and four complete camera systems. The had a personal connection with so many of total cost of $568,889 will be appropriated you in this community,” he said. “This is from the general fund, to be replenished over one of the most enjoyable positions I have three years from future Public Education worked.” He announced he will take over at and Government Programming (PEG) funds. Avalon Station on Catalina Island. The upgrade will replace the previous van, Captain April Tardy introduced Lieutenant which was outfitted to tape community John Burcher, who will take over the Lawndale events for telecast on the Lawndale cable service area in Hocking’s absence. Burcher channel. London expressed her hope to have gave the public safety report, and recounted the Council meetings broadcast. “Let’s get two incidents. On March 17, a sexual assault the City Council online and come into the on 166th Street was investigated. The victim future,” she said. reported being assaulted by “a friend of the The Council heard a first reading of family.” Officers spotted the alleged assailant ordinance 1135-17, a proposal to consolidate and made an arrest, which is being handled Lawndale elections with county elections, by the special victims bureau. effectively eliminating the general vote that The second incident, a homicide, occurred falls in April every other year. The move Sunday on Firmona. The victim, a 40-year-old would have the onetime effect of extending male, died at the hospital of a gunshot wound for an additional seven months any Council to the chest. Hocking confirmed homicide seat in office at the time. Deputy City Clerk and gang units are involved in the ongoing Pam Giamaria noted the recommendation to implement the ordinance in 2018, allowing time for the change to be submitted to the County Board of Supervisors for approval. Councilman Jim Osborne asked about cost factors, noting the last stand-alone election cost the City $53,000. Giamaria said there would be no additional cost to enact the ordinance, and it would constitute a savings of the funds used to mount the April election. Student Council members from Mark Twain Elementary met with the Lawndale Council in chambers and received a tour of City operations prior to the meeting. The students, all fifth graders, included Ivey Casas, Diego de Leon, Daniel Madrigal, Georgia Ruta and Emilia Socher. In other business, the Council unanimously passed the consent calendar, including the reauthorization of franchise fees from the cable carrier to support PEG fees, and accounts payable in the amount of $300,444. In public comments, Library Manager Lida Truitt announced the library’s annual book sale will take place Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Randall Abrams inquired about the City’s fireworks sale and distribution of proceeds. London lauded Lt. Hocking, saying he was a great asset to the City. Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney reminded the community that Clean-Up Week concludes this weekend. Small trash will be removed from curbside, and yard sales are permitted without permits and at no charge. The City Public Works Yard will accept large trash items on Saturday, March 25. Mandoki invited the community to the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m., at William Green Park on Firmona and 168th Street. The Council will forgo its April 3 meeting and will resume the regularly scheduled meeting April 17 at 6:30 in the Lawndale City Hall Council Chambers. • Inside This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals.......................2 Calendar...............................3 Classifieds............................2 Community Briefs...............3 Food.......................................5 Hawthorne Happenings....3 Legals................................ 6-7 Police Reports.....................2 Sports....................................4 Weekend Forecast Friday Sunny 63˚/54˚ Saturday Rainy 74˚/59˚ Sunday Sunny 64˚/52˚
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