ACTIVISTS WORK TO SET ASIDE PARKLAND.Byline: Angie Valencia Staff Writer MOORPARK - Janet Murphy of Moorpark and Diane Bentz of Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. are working together to protect and acquire Santa Susana Santa Susana can refer to several places:
The two women are co-founders of the new Save Open Space - Santa Susana Mountains The Santa Susana Mountains are a transverse range of mountains in southern California, north of the city of Los Angeles, in the United States. The range runs east-west separating the San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley on its south from Santa Clara River Valley to the north and , a group modeled on Save Open Space - Santa Monica Mountains The Santa Monica Mountains are a low transverse range in southern California in the United States. Geography They run for approximately 40 mi (64 km) east-west from the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles to Point Mugu in Ventura County. , which was instrumental in preserving the 2,900-acre Ahmanson Ranch from development. The group aims to preserve the mountain range that extends from Simi Valley to Moorpark, along with 6,000 acres of land targeted for development. ``That's the ultimate goal: To make it into public parklands,'' Murphy said. ``We're being proactive here.'' ``This is our community,'' echoed Bentz. ``It affects all of us.'' They oppose plans for the North Park Village and nature preserve north of Moorpark, which would have 1,650 homes. The project was recommended for approval by the Moorpark Planning Commission Noun 1. planning commission - a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments commission, committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle but will undergo further City Council scrutiny through October. The project requires voter approval as well. In Simi Valley, they'd like to derail de·rail intr. & tr.v. de·railed, de·rail·ing, de·rails 1. To run or cause to run off the rails. 2. the Alamos The name Álamos can refer to the following:
City Councilman Glen Becerra said Simi Valley has a good track record for balancing property owners' rights with the goal of preserving open space. ``We've been able to set aside 3,400 acres of open space at a cost to the taxpayers of zero dollars,'' he said. ``The Ahmanson Ranch project set aside 2,900 acres of land at a cost of $150 million.'' The new organization will rely on community outreach through mailings, fliers and awareness workshops. Informational meetings are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Old Town Bakery in Moorpark, 79 E. High St., and 7 p.m. June 16 at Wilson's Backyard Grill, 1464 Madera Road, Simi Valley. ``This could be a 10-year commitment or longer,'' said Bentz, who is an active member of Save Open-space and Agricultural Resources. The two women met while campaigning for the countywide initiative in 1998. The organization's mission is to preserve the core habitats, upland and lowland buffer areas of the Santa Susanas, and wildlife corridors to ensure preservation of a healthy, functioning Santa Susana Mountains ecosystem in perpetuity Of endless duration; not subject to termination. The phrase in perpetuity is often used in the grant of an Easement to a utility company. in perpetuity adj. forever, as in one's right to keep the profits from the land in perpetuity. . County Supervisor Linda Parks For the DC Comics character, see . Linda Park (born July 9, 1978) is a Korean American actress who is best known for her portrayal of communications officer character Hoshi Sato in the television series . , who fought for the acquisition of Ahmanson with Ventura County and Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County supporters, said it takes a vision to accomplish the goal. ``Getting funds for the purchase won't happen unless someone tries,'' she said. ``One of the main reasons we were successful was perseverance but also because there was state grant money available. ... A lot of us got inspiration out of Ahmanson Ranch.'' For more information, contact Murphy at (805) 523-7913 or Bentz at (805) 584-3213. Angie Valencia, (805) 583-7604 angie.valencia(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Janet Murphy of Moorpark, left, and Diane Bentz of Simi Valley are founders of Save Open Space - Santa Susana Mountains, a group opposed to North Park Village, the 1,650-homes project planned for a site north of Moorpark. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News |
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