I have lived there for 13 years and have seen everything from the bike path 3 feet under water to the ocean water going right through a neighbors house, to our garage completely flooding and destroying several cars. Because of the way the surf breaks in front of our houses we are at a significant risk of flooding as I am sure you are aware.
I know that this is a taxpayer issue on your guys part, but if the berm is not put up I assume the bike path will cost a considerable amount to repair / replace, and the early erosion and damage from the salt water could easily be prevented by the berm. I also assume that the water coming up that high would have ecological significance as well. I believe you guys already own the equipment and the employees are salaried. So please help us prevent the potential heartache and financial trauma of possible flooding.
And wouldn't the safety and livelihood of the residents of these areas be of greater concern than complaints by a certain number of people that their views are obscured for a short time of the year?
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Anonymous
11 years ago
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The berm is a necessary precaution. While not building the berm may save some money, it will cost the city more when the area is flooded. I suspect just defending the lawsuit from one property owner whose residence is flooded will cost more than the building of the berm.
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Julia Greene
11 years ago
When this area floods due to "YOUR" decision to not act and not build a sand berm you will be held responsible for destroying the bike path for commuters, destructions of public walkways that our disabled neighbors and visitors use to access to the beach which is an ADA violation. You will be letting the El Niño storm wash away the volleyball courts that the local youth use from neighboring Universities and High Schools to train. We are all depending on "YOU" to do the right thing and BULD THE SAND BERM and protect the beach of lower Playa del Rey.
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Patt Gibbs
11 years ago
We need the berm to protect our homes!!
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Mary McGindley
11 years ago
Please save our beach community.
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Ann carter
11 years ago
It's common sense...
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Helen Reale
11 years ago
I am a long time resident of Mar Vista and have been frequenting the beach at Playa for years to play beach volleyball with friends and family. Losing the courts because of lack of good judgment is unacceptable. This winter is expected to be the rainiest one in years. The berm needs to be extended to prevent damage to the bike path and the volleyball courts which are vital to our community.
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Gina Corona
11 years ago
The community as well as the public bike paths and volleyball fields must be protected from the possible extreme weather caused by El Niño!
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Megan Hall
11 years ago
Playa / The Jungle is unique and special in so many ways. Especially when it involves the volleyball community. From collegiate practices / matches to ex and current pro players getting out and playing on a daily basis. Playa has also provided fun family outings for both of my boys! Letting this all be "washed away" is irresponsible for all those involved in the Playa del Rey beach community and those they bring in to enjoy it as well.
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Bianca
11 years ago
We need the berm!
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Bob Hughes
11 years ago
The berm needs to go up to protect the bike path
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Julie Ross
11 years ago
Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Protect our community, put up the berm along the beachfront!
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Kim Walters
11 years ago
Please bring back the berm! Flooding is no good
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Dianne M Landis
11 years ago
Needed ASAP
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aaron byrd
11 years ago
save it!!!!
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Jim
11 years ago
Do it
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Patricia Hogan
11 years ago
Build the Berm Now!
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Neil Budde
11 years ago
We need the berm built this year, more than ever. With the most severe el Nino in decades predicted for this winter, leaving public property, beaches, and residences unprotected is counterintuitive and irresponsible.
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Erin Peters
11 years ago
Keep the jungle from flooding!
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Phil Stutzel
11 years ago
One picture says it all. Stop the flooding. Over 20 years since the last El Niño and there's a berm every year. The worst El Niño ever predicted, no berm? How does that happen? Who's in charge and who's going to make the right decision?
Forewarned, no excuses when it hits! If you're getting heat now, just wait for the day after the storm hits and there's no berm.
I have lived there for 13 years and have seen everything from the bike path 3 feet under water to the ocean water going right through a neighbors house, to our garage completely flooding and destroying several cars. Because of the way the surf breaks in front of our houses we are at a significant risk of flooding as I am sure you are aware. I know that this is a taxpayer issue on your guys part, but if the berm is not put up I assume the bike path will cost a considerable amount to repair / replace, and the early erosion and damage from the salt water could easily be prevented by the berm. I also assume that the water coming up that high would have ecological significance as well. I believe you guys already own the equipment and the employees are salaried. So please help us prevent the potential heartache and financial trauma of possible flooding. And wouldn't the safety and livelihood of the residents of these areas be of greater concern than complaints by a certain number of people that their views are obscured for a short time of the year?
The berm is a necessary precaution. While not building the berm may save some money, it will cost the city more when the area is flooded. I suspect just defending the lawsuit from one property owner whose residence is flooded will cost more than the building of the berm.
When this area floods due to "YOUR" decision to not act and not build a sand berm you will be held responsible for destroying the bike path for commuters, destructions of public walkways that our disabled neighbors and visitors use to access to the beach which is an ADA violation. You will be letting the El Niño storm wash away the volleyball courts that the local youth use from neighboring Universities and High Schools to train. We are all depending on "YOU" to do the right thing and BULD THE SAND BERM and protect the beach of lower Playa del Rey.
We need the berm to protect our homes!!
Please save our beach community.
It's common sense...
I am a long time resident of Mar Vista and have been frequenting the beach at Playa for years to play beach volleyball with friends and family. Losing the courts because of lack of good judgment is unacceptable. This winter is expected to be the rainiest one in years. The berm needs to be extended to prevent damage to the bike path and the volleyball courts which are vital to our community.
The community as well as the public bike paths and volleyball fields must be protected from the possible extreme weather caused by El Niño!
Playa / The Jungle is unique and special in so many ways. Especially when it involves the volleyball community. From collegiate practices / matches to ex and current pro players getting out and playing on a daily basis. Playa has also provided fun family outings for both of my boys! Letting this all be "washed away" is irresponsible for all those involved in the Playa del Rey beach community and those they bring in to enjoy it as well.
We need the berm!
The berm needs to go up to protect the bike path
Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. Protect our community, put up the berm along the beachfront!
Please bring back the berm! Flooding is no good
Needed ASAP
save it!!!!
Do it
Build the Berm Now!
We need the berm built this year, more than ever. With the most severe el Nino in decades predicted for this winter, leaving public property, beaches, and residences unprotected is counterintuitive and irresponsible.
Keep the jungle from flooding!
One picture says it all. Stop the flooding. Over 20 years since the last El Niño and there's a berm every year. The worst El Niño ever predicted, no berm? How does that happen? Who's in charge and who's going to make the right decision? Forewarned, no excuses when it hits! If you're getting heat now, just wait for the day after the storm hits and there's no berm.