PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Memorial to 2 Slain Officers Gets Go-Ahead
A memorial to two police officers killed last February by an attempted robber during a management seminar has been approved by the Palos Verdes Estates Art Jury, ending a months of wrangling.
The Art Jury, a private organization that reviews city building plans, approved the memorial Monday under the condition that two walking paths be removed and a sundial be lowered from 12 to 11 feet, said Philip J. Frengs, chairman of the memorial committee.
The memorial, which will also honor war veterans, will be located in a park across from City Hall.
The City Council approved the memorial in August, but the Art Jury rejected the original plans in September after residents complained that it was too elaborate.
Memorial supporters, who have raised $10,000, must raise an additional $90,000. Originally, the memorial was estimated to cost about $226,000.
Frengs said he hoped the approval will aid fund-raising efforts.
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