{"id":10616,"date":"2022-03-25T17:43:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T17:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=10616"},"modified":"2022-05-05T12:30:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T12:30:58","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2022-04-14","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2022-04-14\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2022 \/ 04 \/ 14"},"content":{"rendered":"

Return to 2022 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

MINUTES FROM APRIL 14th 2022<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Jenny Li,* Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Haldis Toppel, Karen Ridgley, Alan Goldsmith, John Padden,* Reza Akef,* Janet Anderson, Kevin Niles, Brenda Theveny, Fay Vahdani, Ryan Craig (after vote on Item 9.2)<\/em> (*partial attendance) <\/em><\/p>\n

Voting Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Cathy Russell* (*after Li\u2019s departure),<\/em> Richard Blumenberg* (*before Padden\u2019s arrival)<\/em><\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Jack Coleman, Jackson Walter, Nancy Niles, Michael Edlen<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Call to order and reading of Mission Statement. \u00a0<\/strong>The Chair David Card called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. \u00a0The Chair read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Introduction of Zoom engineer. <\/strong>\u00a0Zoom engineer Alex Ponting was introduced.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Roll call of voting members and certification of quorum. <\/strong>\u00a0The Chair called the roll of voting members and certified that there was a quorum.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Approval of Minutes.<\/strong>\u00a0 The minutes of March 24, 2022 were approved.\u00a0 Upcoming meetings: \u00a0<\/em>April 28, 2022<\/u>:\u00a0 Topics to be announced (meeting time 5:45pm – 6:45pm, to allow attendance at the WRAC City Attorney candidates forum beginning at 7pm that evening).\u00a0 May 12, 2022<\/u>: (1) Nominating Committee announcement of nominations for PPCC officer candidates; (2) other topics to be announced.\u00a0 \u00a0May 26, 2022<\/u>:\u00a0 Topics to be announced.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Consideration of Agenda.<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Agenda items may be taken out of order at the discretion of the Chair.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Treasurer Richard Cohen reported that PPCC\u2019s balance is $55,922.51.\u00a0 Since the last report we paid $370 for a Zoom upgrade so we can co-host the candidates’ forum, half of which will be reimbursed by BCC.\u00a0 As a reminder, in the past few weeks the Treasurer paid the renewal premiums for our D&O and general liability insurance policies ($660 and $975 respectively).<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>General Public Comment<\/strong> \u2013 None.<\/em><\/p>\n

8. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong>
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8.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0From the Chair\/Presiding Officer<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.1.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon \u2013 Updates\/letters written since 3\/24 PPCC meeting:<\/p>\n

3\/25\/22 (RAP): https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PPCC-EC-Letter-Lat-Trail-Funding.pdf<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

3\/28\/22 (BOE): https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/EC-Letter-Lat-Trail-FundingBOE.pdf<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

3\/28\/22 (CD11): https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/EC-Letter-Lat-Trail-FundingCD11.pdf<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The Chair noted that the letters were sent as indicated. \u00a0There has been no response but he hopes we will hear from Noah Fleishman later in the meeting. He also reported that the turning circle at the Recreation Center has now been fully planted and he encouraged everyone to visit.<\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Appointment of Nominating Committee (to nominate candidates for the election of PPCC officers, 2022-23 term; Bylaws Art. VII.1). Schedule: May 12 \u2013 Committee nominations announced and Board nominations of officer candidates open; May 26 \u2013 Board nominations close (15 minutes before scheduled end of meeting); June 9 \u2013 officer candidates forum held (if needed) and Board elects officers; July 1 \u2013 new officers\u2019 term begins.<\/p>\n

The Chair announced the members of the Nominating Committee and reiterated the officers\u2019 nomination and election schedule as set forth above.\u00a0 The members are:\u00a0 Steve Cron (Committee Chair); Beth Holden-Garland, Mary Mueller, Nancy Niles, Joanna Spak; Rob Weber (Legal Advisor, ex officio\/nonvoting).<\/em><\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 (New agenda item) Hannah Safaie-Kia (Pali High Ambassadors).\u00a0 The Chair introduced Ms. Safaie-Kia, President of the Pali High Ambassadors and sister of Eli Safaie-Kia, a former PPCC Youth Advisor.\u00a0 She introduced her Cabinet and explained that the Ambassadors comprise a diverse group of students from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to creating a better school environment and empowering future leaders.\u00a0 Several members of the Ambassadors\u2019 Cabinet then described their efforts and protocols in working with organizations and groups off campus, and in leading school tours and helping students on campus. They will assist at the Historical Society Centennial event in May. They emphasized that the Pali Ambassadors are always there to help. \u00a0Visit Paliambassadors.org for more information.<\/p>\n

8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Chris Spitz (Secretary).\u00a0 Updated WRAC candidates forum schedule (all at 7pm via Zoom webinar): 4\/25\/22 – CD 11 candidates; 4\/27\/22 – County Supervisor candidates; 4\/28\/22 – City Attorney candidates. More details at www.westsidecouncils.com<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0 <\/em>The Secretary reiterated the WRAC forum series schedule and encouraged everyone\u2019s attendance at these Zoom events, noting that Board members and the community may be interested in particular in the County Supervisor and City Attorney forums as these may be the only such forums on the Westside for these important elected offices.<\/p>\n

8.3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From Area and At-large Representatives<\/u><\/p>\n

8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Steve Cron (Area 2 Representative).\u00a0 He has received an announcement that in May the LADWP will be letting water out of the Santa Inez Reservoir in the Highlands as part of maintenance; there may be run-off on Palisades Dr.\u00a0 He is trying to arrange for City workers to clean out the drains on Palisades Dr. before the work on the Reservoir.\u00a0 The Secretary will include a notice about the Reservoir draining in the next meeting recap email.<\/p>\n

8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Representatives<\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.4.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Ryan Craig (Resilient Palisades). Earth Day Festival, Saturday, 4\/16\/22 at Will Rogers State Historic Park (Polo Field), 10am-3pm.\u00a0 This is the first annual Earth Day Festival sponsored by Resilient Palisades in collaboration with CD 11 and the Mayor\u2019s office.\u00a0 Mr. Craig described the event and all of the activities that will take place.\u00a0 They expect many attendees.\u00a0 He asked PPCC members to spread the word about the festival.\u00a0 The Secretary noted that PPCC has included information about the event in emails and on social media and will include another notice in the next meeting recap email. The Chair also announced that the PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee will have a table at the event, which he and Bruce Schwartz will head up.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

8.5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u> \u2013 Contact information available at: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

8.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Noah Fleishman (CD 11 Deputy District Director).\u00a0 \u00a0Mr. Fleishman discussed two LADWP projects: 1) water will be released from the Santa Inez Reservoir as part of maintenance.\u00a0 He is unsure if the water will make it all the way down to the cache basins on Palisades Dr.\u00a0 He will follow up with Steve Cron.\u00a0 2). There will be underground work at Arno and Montoya near the residential area entrance to the Bel Air Bay Club.<\/p>\n

Regarding the trail from Potrero Canyon to Temescal Canyon Road: The Councilmember has submitted a request to the Mayor to allocate $1.5M for the trail in the proposed City budget.\u00a0 The request will have to go through the budget approval process.\u00a0 Mr. Fleishman will also personally submit an application to Congressman Lieu\u2019s office tomorrow for a federal funding grant for the trail.\u00a0 The LA Parks Foundation has submitted an application for federal funding to improve the playground at the Recreation Center, which the Councilmember supports.<\/p>\n

Mr. Fleishman also described a number of events that CD 11 has recently participated in or is hosting: a town hall on renters\u2019 rights assistance; a food distribution event in the Oakwood neighborhood of Venice; and a Homelessness Connect Day at the West LA office.\u00a0 \u00a0LA Sanitation is holding a free bulky item drop-off event on Saturday at the Stoner Ave. Sanitation Yard in West LA.\u00a0 Residents can also call Sanitation for a bulky item pick-up.\u00a0 The Councilmember is introducing legislation for approval to use CD 11 discretionary funds for grants for housing and homelessness prevention.\u00a0 Finally, applications are due on April 15 for EWDD \u201cmicro enterprise\u201d recovery grants for small enterprises.<\/p>\n

8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u> \u2013 None. <\/em><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reports from Committees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

9.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0PPCC Candidates Forum Committee<\/u> (Jenny Li, Committee Chair). Update on the BCC\/PPCC-hosted forum: May 3, 2022, 7pm, via Zoom webinar.<\/p>\n

Ms. Li reiterated the forum date and format and recognized all the committee members.\u00a0 She thanked Youth Advisor Jack Coleman for setting up the Zoom webinar and committee member Kimberly Bloom (Area 5 1st<\/sup> Alternate) for producing the flyer which contains links to the webinar and to a page to submit suggested questions for the candidates. \u00a0She noted that two additional candidates have been invited and Mat Smith has accepted.\u00a0 As of now, seven candidates will attend the forum.\u00a0 The Committee is waiting to hear back from Soni Lloyd, the other additional candidate. \u00a0Everyone is encouraged to submit questions for the candidates (link to submit questions in the flyer).<\/p>\n

9.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0PPCC Bylaws Committee<\/u> (Richard Cohen, Chair). Second distribution of proposed bylaws amendments. See the following documents distributed concurrently with the meeting agenda via PPCC email and posted on the PPCC website:<\/p>\n

1) Committee Report: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Bylaws-Cmte-Report-March-2022R.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

2) Amendments \u201cRedline\u201d: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PPCC-BYLAWS-April-22-REDLINE.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

3) Amendments \u201cClean\u201d: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PPCC-BYLAWS-April-22-CLEAN.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Motion by the Bylaws Committee for Board adoption of Amendments (parts A, B, C, D and E below).\u00a0 The Secretary noted that the Bylaws Committee was moving to amend the PPCC Bylaws as indicated in the agenda and that since this was a motion made by a committee of more than one voting member, no second was necessary.<\/p>\n

Bylaws Committee Chair Richard Cohen then described the various categories of proposed amendments as described in the motion parts A-D below. \u00a0He explained that certain minor clarifying amendments are needed essentially to correct typos [part A].\u00a0 The Committee recommends replacing references to the old \u201cprint\u201d map (from the now-obsolete Thomas Brothers Guide, with boundaries marked by a Sharpie), which had long been in the Bylaws as part of Appendix B, with digital maps on the PPCC website that were created by the late PPCC Chair George Wolfberg and Heather Cohen after a great deal of careful work. The online maps have been used successfully by PPCC for the last 6-7 years and are much more accurate than the old Thomas Brothers map [part B]. \u00a0The Committee also proposes clarifying changes involving the status of organizations in categories on Appendix A with two organization members; he explained the recommended changes, specifically as to the status of the remaining organization if a vacancy occurs with one of the two organizations [part C]. In addition, Mr. Cohen explained the proposed provisions that would apply if an elected Area representative moves away and is no longer living full time in the area (as has occurred in the past), or if the elected At-large representative no longer owns property, resides or operates a business in the Palisades [part D].<\/p>\n

Following Mr. Cohen\u2019s explanatory remarks, the Chair called for discussion as to parts A-D.\u00a0 Fay Vahdani (Chamber of Commerce) asked Mr. Cohen to explain again the part C changes.\u00a0 Mr. Cohen provided a further explanation and she stated that she was satisfied with the explanation.\u00a0 An individual voice vote was then called as to each of parts A-D in order.\u00a0 The vote results for each of parts A-D are indicated below (Ryan Craig, Resilient Palisades, ineligible to vote; Reza Akef, Area 8 Representative, not present for vote):<\/p>\n

A.\u00a0 \u00a0Minor<\/span> revisions for consistency\/clarity<\/u> (add word \u201cPPCC\u201d\u2013 Bylaws, Art. VII.3; delete word \u201cand\u201d\u2013 Bylaws Art. IX.1.B) [voting requirement: 2\/3 of members present (abstentions counted as No votes)].<\/p>\n

Vote result<\/u>:\u00a0 Motion passed by unanimous<\/u> vote (15-0-0).<\/p>\n

B.\u00a0 \u00a0Revisions related to Area Maps<\/u> (clarify that the website Area Maps govern Area descriptions; remove former map in Appendix B; change text to replace references to the Appendix B map with references to the website Area Maps) (Bylaws, Art. III.G; Art. VIII.B.1; Appendix B; Attach. A., Sec. 3.B.1-2) [voting requirement, Bylaws and Appendix B: 2\/3 of members present (abstentions counted as No votes; voting requirement, Attachment A: majority of members voting (abstentions not counted as votes)].<\/p>\n

Vote result<\/u>: Motion passed by unanimous<\/u> vote (15-0-0).<\/p>\n

C.\u00a0 \u00a0Addition of full-time \u201cresidency\u201d and \u201cproperty-ownership\/business operation\u201d rules<\/u> for Area and\/or At-large Representatives and Alternates (as applicable) (Bylaws, Art. XIII.1.B.2-3 and Art. XIII.1.C.2, D.2 and D.5) [voting requirement: 2\/3 of members present (abstentions counted as No votes)].<\/p>\n

Vote result<\/u>:\u00a0 Motion passed by unanimous<\/u> vote (15-0-0).<\/p>\n

D.\u00a0 \u00a0Addition of provision to clarify status of the listed Member Organization<\/u> in the case of Categories with positions for two organizations when one position is vacant (Bylaws, Art. VIII.1.A.1) [voting requirement: 2\/3 of members present (abstentions counted as No votes)].<\/p>\n

Vote result<\/u>: \u00a0Motion passed by unanimous<\/u> vote (15-0-0).<\/p>\n

Reza Akef, Area 8 Representative, arrived after the vote on parts A-D.\u00a0 An explanation and discussion of the proposed changes to Appendix A (part E, subsections (i) – (ii) of the motion below) then ensued.<\/p>\n

Mr. Cohen explained that the Civic League is fine with the change in the Civic Organizations category and wants Resilient Palisades to serve out the remainder of PRIDE\u2019s term as primary (as it would have if remaining in that category).\u00a0 Mr. Cohen then shared a copy of the redline version of p. 21 of Appendix A on the screen and explained the proposed changes.\u00a0 PRIDE is being moved from the Civic Organizations category to the Business & Commerce category, with the Chamber of Commerce becoming the second organization in that category, while Resilient Palisades is added to Civic Organizations, sharing the category with the Civic League.\u00a0 If the Chamber eventually merges with the Malibu Chamber as expected, at that point we will consider admitting the joint Malibu-Palisades Chamber, a different entity from the current Chamber, to the position on Exhibit A occupied by the current Chamber.\u00a0 PRIDE brings business-oriented perspective to the Board and for that reason is proposed to be added to the Business & Commerce category.\u00a0 The new arrangement of organizations, with the Civic Organizations and Business & Commerce categories each containing only two organizations that rotate each year between the primary and alternate positions, ensures that all organizations in these categories always have a seat at the table.<\/p>\n

Kevin Niles<\/u> (American Legion):\u00a0 He questions why the American Legion is in the Service Clubs category; he does not feel that the Legion is a service club like the Rotary or Optimists.\u00a0 The PPCC Chair<\/u>: \u00a0The motion before the Board only deals with the rearrangement of organizations in the two categories and the addition of Resilient Palisades.\u00a0 Mr. Cohen<\/u>:\u00a0 He agrees that the American Legion effectively stands alone, but he explained that the placement of organizations in Appendix A is more of an art than a science; for example, many organizations claim that they deal with the environment, but it is difficult to place all such organizations in the Environment category which has long had one standing member (Temescal Canyon Association).\u00a0 He also explained that the Bylaws Committee does not wish to add another category of organizations. \u00a0According to longstanding tradition and policy originally developed by the organization\u2019s founders, PPCC has maintained an equal balance between the elected representatives (9) and the organizations (9) as voting members of the Board.<\/p>\n

Jenny Li<\/u> (Area 7 Representative): \u00a0She would like to understand why it is better to have two organizations in a category rather than one.\u00a0 Mr. Cohen<\/u>: \u00a0While an individual organization may wish to be the only one in a category, it is better for PPCC as an organization to have categories with rotating organizations. The Bylaws Committee has long felt that having multiple organizations in as many categories as possible is best because the rotations allow more organizations to be involved.\u00a0 He explained that in 2015, the Bylaws Committee proposed to eliminate all single or standing member organization categories.\u00a0 The motion passed by a majority of Board members but did not carry the required 2\/3 vote.\u00a0 PPRA and the Historical Society, both standing organizational members, actively advocated against the proposal at the time.\u00a0 The Bylaws Committee does not wish to revisit that argument but at the same time is attempting to avoid creating any more standing organization categories.<\/p>\n

Reza Akef<\/u>:\u00a0 He was on the Bylaws Committee in 2015 and agreed with the proposal then.\u00a0 He is now concerned about the new proposal to place the Chamber in a two-organization category.\u00a0 He is a member of the Chamber.\u00a0 The Chamber has deep roots on the PPCC Board and is now at its lowest point since the pandemic.\u00a0 He feels that the Chamber wasn\u2019t given a choice in the matter. The PPCC Chair<\/u>: \u00a0The Chamber is not losing anything and will still be on the Board.\u00a0 It is just losing its standing status and would now be rotating with PRIDE.\u00a0 That is the only real change.\u00a0 He spoke with the Chamber\u2019s Chair Sarah Knauer and she was in favor of the changes.\u00a0 The Secretary<\/u> noted that she supports the business community, but disagrees that the Chamber wasn\u2019t given a choice; the proposed Bylaws Amendments have gone through two distributions as required by the Bylaws and the Chamber and all Board members have had an opportunity to discuss this fully before voting on the matter.\u00a0 The amendments are not decided until the Board votes.<\/p>\n

Haldis Toppel<\/u> (Area 3 Representative): She is concerned about retaining some standing organizations while creating another two-organization category. She would like to review all the standing organization categories.\u00a0 She does not want this change in status to affect only the Chamber.\u00a0 More time needs to be devoted to considering the issue of standing member categories.\u00a0 The Secretary<\/u>: The situation with other standing organization members such as PPRA is different; they are not dissolving or merging with another entity as is the Chamber.<\/p>\n

Mr. Cohen<\/u>:\u00a0 No one has the appetite to hunt down the standing members. The Bylaws Committee decided as a principle at this time not to create more standing member categories.\u00a0 But that does not mean we should table this proposal and come up with a new plan now. We must find a spot for Resilient Palisades on Exhibit A.\u00a0 The affected organizations are only PRIDE, the Chamber, Resilient Palisades and the Civic League.\u00a0 Resilient Palisades cannot be added with Temescal Canyon Association (a standing member) as that would result in an unnecessary fight. Again, many organizations claim to be involved with environmental issues but are not included in that category. The Civic League is good with this proposal as is Resilient Palisades. \u00a0The Civic League is not disadvantaged; they are serving out the rest of their term as expected.\u00a0 PRIDE is also good with the proposal.\u00a0 The only organization that can claim any disadvantage is the Chamber, but it is inactive and doesn\u2019t really exist anymore; the Chamber\u2019s website doesn\u2019t function and an \u201cError 404\u201d message appears when you click on three of the four tabs.\u00a0 However, they are still not being thrown off the Board and will remain in the second position in the Business & Commerce category.\u00a0 If and when the Chamber merges with the Malibu Chamber and the new entity seeks to be added as a new member, we will need to know what the Malibu and Palisades businesses think and they will need to explain their status so that we can make a decision as to how to deal with the new entity.\u00a0 For now, we are leaving the Chamber on the Board whether it is defunct or not; this creates a placeholder for the new organization if and when the Board decides to admit them in the future.<\/p>\n

Jenny Li<\/u>: \u00a0She understands the history and current proposal now and thinks that the Bylaws Committee has done a good job of balancing the interests of the organizations.\u00a0 Fay Vahdani<\/u>: \u00a0She thanked Mr. Cohen for his explanation.\u00a0 She explained that the Chamber has been working with three lawyers and achieving the merger is a long process.\u00a0 The Chamber wishes not to continue as rotating with PRIDE when the new organizational term begins in October. \u00a0They would like to have the same level of responsibility and have a vote after October. They will be back.\u00a0 Richard Blumenberg<\/u> (Civic League):\u00a0 The Civic League had an individual seat for many years but the Board later voted to change that status and the Civic League then shared the Civic Organizations category with PRIDE.\u00a0 He sees no reason why it should be any different for the Chamber.<\/p>\n

Discussion ended and a vote on the motion (Item 9.2, part E, subsections (i) – (ii)) took place as follows (Ryan Craig ineligible to vote):<\/p>\n

E.\u00a0 \u00a0Changes in Appendix A<\/u> (rearrange the list in respect of two categories ((subsections (i) and (ii) below)) and create a placeholder in those categories as needed):<\/p>\n

(i) \u201cBusiness & Commerce\u201d category:\u00a0 Move P.R.I.D.E. from the \u201cCivic Organizations\u201d category to the 1st position in the \u201cBusiness & Commerce\u201d category; remove the Chamber of Commerce as a sole Organization in that category and move the Chamber to the 2nd position; P.R.I.D.E. to serve as the primary member through the term ending September 30, 2022 [voting requirement: 2\/3 of members present (abstentions counted as No votes)].<\/p>\n

(ii) \u201cCivic Organizations\u201d category: Add Resilient Palisades to the 2nd position in the \u201cCivic Organizations\u201d category with the Civic League remaining in the 1st position; Resilient Palisades to serve as the primary member through the term ending September 30, 2022 [voting requirement: 2\/3 of members present (abstentions counted as No votes)].<\/p>\n

Vote result<\/u>: \u00a0Motion passed by vote of more than 2\/3 of voting members present<\/u> (14-1-1) (Yes: all voting members present other than Akef and Vahdani; No: Akef; Abstain: Vahdani).\u00a0 The Secretary asked Ms. Vahdani if she understood that her abstention counted as a No vote; Ms. Vahdani replied that she understood.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Old Business <\/strong>\u2013 None.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

11. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0New Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11.1.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0Emergency Preparedness Presentation<\/u> \u2013 K. C. Soll, CERT Coordinator.<\/p>\n

The Chair introduced Ms. Soll, who is a CERT Coordinator.\u00a0 She explained that the important watch words are Preparation and Communication. \u00a0The Palisades has 25,000 residents and at any one time we have only 30 resident firefighters.\u00a0 She is very concerned that there is going to be insufficient emergency support when there is a significant disaster, whether a wildfire or an earthquake.\u00a0 She works with the City\u2019s RYLAN program and urges everyone visit the website, www.ReadyLA.org\/get-prepared.org<\/a>.\u00a0 The Secretary noted that she will add the website link to the PPCC Disaster Readiness webpage.<\/p>\n

Ms. Soll\u2019s plan going forward:\u00a0 She will be organizing and working with eight areas of Pacific Palisades that she believes need to coalesce and help each other.\u00a0 They will identify the persons in each area who have medical and CERT training.\u00a0 Ms. Soll wants to start an area group that will meet two times a month in the next six months and will focus on who can help whom in a disaster.\u00a0 This will include the Huntington, the Alphabet Streets, Marquez Knolls, Castellammare and Sunset Mesa.\u00a0 She reiterated the importance of Planning and Communication.\u00a0 She also described and showed \u201cFamily Radio Service\u201d devices which she explained will be very important for families to have in a disaster.\u00a0 The devices can be placed in backpacks and can allow for communication between family members if Sunset Blvd. is blocked in a disaster and parents cannot get to their children. She will host eight programs in the next six months and is looking for a place to hold the meetings.\u00a0 They will focus on residents aiding one another in a disaster, especially when there are few police or firefighters.\u00a0 We need to be more in focus and better planned.\u00a0 For more information Ms. Soll can be contacted at cert.palisades@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mr. Cron<\/u>:\u00a0 What about the Highlands? \u00a0Ms. Soll<\/u>:\u00a0 The Highlands is an important area for her since she lives there; she is working already with certain units on RYLAN methods.\u00a0 She expects 30-40 people in each area to come together for the training programs.\u00a0 Ms. Toppel<\/u>: This is wonderful information.\u00a0 In Marquez Knolls several groups have been operating under the MYN program (similar to RYLAN), which is sponsored by the Red Cross.<\/p>\n

Ms. Soll wrapped up her remarks by emphasizing: \u00a0Our main evacuation route, Sunset Blvd., is going to be very hard to negotiate after a disaster.\u00a0 The Palisades\u2019 only escape routes are Sunset Blvd., Temescal Canyon Rd. to PCH, and Chautauqua to PCH.\u00a0 The Family Radio Service devices which she displayed will be critical in an emergency.\u00a0\u00a0 The Chair thanked K.C. Soll for her presentation.<\/p>\n

11.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 (As time allows) Motion to Support Modified Version of WRAC-recommended Motion re CF 22-0158<\/u> (sponsored in PPCC by the Executive Committee). See attachment, following, for motion text and background information.\u00a0 Motion postponed to the next Board meeting due to lack of time.<\/em><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 pm.<\/p>\n

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