{"id":10819,"date":"2022-05-05T16:36:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T16:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=10819"},"modified":"2022-05-27T14:24:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T14:24:11","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2022-05-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2022-05-12\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2022 \/ 05 \/ 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

MINUTES FROM MAY 12th 2022<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Jenny Li, Joanna Spak, Karen Ridgley, Sue Kohl, Reza Akef, Haldis Toppel, Steve Cron, Maryam Zar, John Padden, Beth Holden-Garland, Kevin Niles, Brenda Theveny, Cliff Roberts, Ryan Craig, Andy Frew<\/p>\n

Voting Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Mary Muller, Barbara Kohn, Rick McGeagh<\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Rob Weber, Nina Kidd, Kimberly Bloom, Nancy Niles, Richard Blumenberg, Marilyn Wexler, Michael Edlen<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0Call to order and reading of Mission Statement. \u00a0<\/strong>The Chair David Card called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. \u00a0The Secretary Chris Spitz 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 <\/em>The minutes of April 28, 2022 were approved. Upcoming meetings: <\/em>\u00a0May 26, 2022<\/u>:\u00a0 (1) Officer candidate nominations from Board close 15 mins. before scheduled meeting close; (2) other topics to be announced.\u00a0 June 9, 2022<\/u>: Officers candidate forum (if needed) and Board election of officers (2022-23 term beginning July 1, 2022).<\/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 \u00a0Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Treasurer Richard Cohen reported that PPCC\u2019s balance is $56,290.54.\u00a0 Since the last report the Treasurer has transferred about $240 of miscellaneous small donations to our U.S. Bank account.<\/p>\n

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

8. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From the Chair\/Presiding Officer<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.1.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Highlands Trailhead matter \u2013 5\/2 letter to the California Coastal Commission (CCC): https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Letter-CCC-re-Highlands-Trailhead.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CCC hearing on May 11, 2022. See Agenda:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/coastal.ca.gov\/meetings\/agenda\/#\/2022\/5<\/a> (scroll down to Items 11-14). \u00a0\u00a0The Chair explained the background involving the disrepair of the bathrooms and prevention of access to the nearby trailhead and confirmed the letter was sent prior to the CCC hearing as indicated.\u00a0 Steve Cron<\/u> (Area 2 Representative) indicated that at the CCC meeting this week, one of the items was taken off calendar, to be rescheduled.\u00a0 He has asked for an explanation from CCC staff but has not heard back. \u00a0[See further comments in Item 8.5.1 below.]<\/em><\/p>\n

8.1.2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon \u2013 trail to Temescal Canyon Rd.; 4\/29 letter to Rep. Lieu: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PPCC-Letter-Lat-Trail-Fed-Funding.pdf<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0The Chair confirmed that the letter was sent as indicated and explained the need for funding of the trail from the canyon to Temescal Canyon to ensure safe pedestrian crossing from the park to the beach. Janet Turner of Rep. Lieu\u2019s office has called and asked for more information about the project, including numbers of beach visitors, expected park users, PCH jaywalking counts and the like, in order to bolster the funding request.\u00a0 Members are requested to send any information they have about these matters to the Chair and he will forward it along to Ms. Turner.\u00a0 The Secretary will look for data on the beach and PCH in our prior submissions last year in opposition to the beach shelter motion.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 PP Historical Society Palisades Centennial Celebration: recap.\u00a0 The Chair and Barbara Kohn (Historical Society) recounted the activities at the Centennial event which took place at Simon Meadow last Saturday and was attended by 400-450 people.\u00a0 A commemorative button was available; those who did not attend may contact Ms. Kohn to obtain a button.\u00a0 Among the outstanding speakers and presentations were a Native American prayer for the community, Master of Ceremonies Eugene Levy, the children who danced and sang, a photo presentation by Randy Young, a speech about community service by Cindy Simon, reminiscences about growing up in the Palisades by Sam Lagana and remarks from Bill Bruns about the Clearwater family who founded the Palisadian Post.\u00a0 The Historical Society and the PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee planted a Sycamore tree at Simon Meadow.<\/p>\n

8.1.4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0MWD\/LADWP watering restrictions. PPCC soliciting questions from the community for LADWP. See agency statements below:<\/p>\n

MWD: https:\/\/www.mwdh2o.com\/<\/a> (scroll down to \u201cin the News, Metropolitan Cuts Outdoor Watering\u201d and click on \u201cRead more\u201d)<\/p>\n

LADWP: https:\/\/www.ladwpnews.com\/category\/news\/<\/a> (scroll down for statements about the MWD declaration and rapid snowmelt)<\/p>\n

The Chair explained some of the conservation measures.\u00a0 Watering will be restricted to two days a week (the days depending on whether the address is odd or even) and will be capped at 8 minutes per valve.\u00a0 There will be exceptions for drip irrigation and hand-watering but overall volume restrictions will still apply.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0 \u00a0 (New agenda item) The Chair announced that Maryam Zar wishes to resume her position as Chair Emeritus after having decided not to run for the Assembly seat or another office in the upcoming general election. Accordingly, as the next in line after George Wolfberg\u2019s passing she is restored as PPCC Chair Emeritus until July 1, when the current Chair will become Chair Emeritus per the Bylaws.<\/p>\n

8.1.6.\u00a0 \u00a0 (New agenda item) The Chair reported that there was a recent ceremony at the Recreation Center, organized by Joe Halper, to honor Mike Shull.\u00a0 Mr. Shull is retiring as General Manager of the Recreation and Parks Dept. and has done a lot for the Palisades. The Chair, representing PPCC and PPCC\u2019s Palisades Forestry Committee, presented Mr. Shull with two small Australian Eucalyptus trees as a token of appreciation for his service.<\/p>\n

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

8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Chris Spitz (Secretary).<\/p>\n

The Secretary reported that she attended two hearings this week on matters of interest to PPCC:\u00a0 the City Council Planning & Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee meeting on May 10 and the Board of Public Works (PPW) Commissioners meeting on May 11.\u00a0 The PLUM Committee voted to approve the motion by CM Bonin in Council File 22-0158, which calls for a \u201creport back\u201d on a proposal to place homeless shelters by-right on property of religious institutions and non-profits in all zones, including single-family zones, in the City.\u00a0 That motion will now go to the City Council for a vote and we will continue to monitor.\u00a0 The PPCC Executive Committee recently submitted a letter explaining PPCC\u2019s position on the matter which we have forwarded to the Board.<\/p>\n

And on May 11, the BPW voted to approve the new City bus bench and street furniture program, otherwise known as STAP, or the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program, including the proposed contract with the vendor and revised Municipal Code provisions.\u00a0 This matter will be returned to City Council Committees for further approval and we\u2019ll continue to monitor.\u00a0 Again, the Executive Committee submitted a letter in opposition based on our prior positions on this matter, which we have forwarded to the Board.<\/p>\n

Links to both letters will be added to the minutes [see below]<\/em> and will be included in the Mailchimp recap message going out tomorrow.[<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/PPCC-Letter-CF22-0158-Supp.pdf<\/em><\/a>;
\n<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/STAP-Letter-Bd-Pub-Works.pdf<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

John Padden (PRIDE) reported that a few months ago, he asked directly of the STAP project manager, Lance Oishi of Streets LA, if we could keep our street furniture.\u00a0 Mr. Oishi told Mr. Padden at that time that we could bypass or opt out of the program.\u00a0 However, this is in question now.\u00a0 Mr. Padden will attempt to follow up with Mr. Oishi.\u00a0 PRIDE\u2019s goal is to keep our street furniture.\u00a0 The Treasurer explained that things had changed since the situation years ago (when we were able to obtain an exception) and we cannot rely on being able to obtain an exception this time around.\u00a0 It would be better to have the City write an ordinance in a way that respects our Specific Plan.<\/p>\n

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

8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Karen Ridgley (Area 4 Representative).\u00a0 She wishes to speak about dumping on Temescal but will defer to Noah Fleishman\u2019s presentation.<\/p>\n

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

8.4.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Nina Kidd (Friends of the Library).\u00a0 The Palisades Branch Library has been open since Dec. 27th and the official open house will take place on May 21st from 12pm-3pm.\u00a0 There will be refreshments and activities. \u00a0The Engine 69 fire truck will also be there from 12pm \u2013 1pm. The Secretary will post a notice in the meeting recap to go out the next day.<\/p>\n

8.4.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Ryan Craig (Resilient Palisades). The organization has formed a \u201cGreen Banking Team,\u201d which will inform and advise Palisadians who wish to move funds to institutions that prioritize green investments.\u00a0 Resilient Palisades is also getting the word out about phase one of the Pali Microgrid pilot project, involving installation of rooftop solar for the Microgrid; they are honing in on particular neighborhoods.<\/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 Noah Fleishman (CD 11 Deputy District Director).\u00a0 \u00a0Mr. Fleishman gave several updates, including: (1) the Los Angeles Dept. of Aging free meal program for eligible seniors 60 years and older (for details visit the Department\u2019s website); (2) funding of permanent supportive housing for veterans at the VA in Brentwood (3 buildings for veterans\u2019 housing being funded with Prop. HHH money); (3) the\u00a0 June 7th primary election: get out and vote; (4) removal of a tree on Sunset west of Temescal Canyon that was severely leaning over into traffic and an immediate danger to pedestrians and vehicles; (5) a drunk driving incident on Bowdoin where the driver clipped a sign (LADOT will remove the debris); (6)\u00a0 regarding the Highlands trailhead matter, the CCC had 2 items on the agenda with respect to 2 separate lawsuits against the owner of the property and the Highlands developer; the matter against the lot owner was removed because there was positive information\/movement on a resolution; enforcement continues with the 2nd matter against the developer for improperly handling the transfer of the property; (7) CM Bonin dislikes illuminated signage and the office is monitoring the STAP matter closely; (8) Mr. Fleishman is meeting next week with the head of the Illegal Dumping division regarding the Temescal dumping matter, and will work with Sanitation to establish a routine to pick up the wood before the piles becomes too large; (9) Saturday is Fire Service Day and LAFD Station 69 will be open; (10) he is hopeful we will see federal funding for the Palisades pedestrian trail from Potrero Canyon to Temescal Canyon (also known as the \u201clateral trail\u201d).<\/p>\n

Questions regarding the above matters ensued.\u00a0 The Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 Where was the tree taken out on Sunset?\u00a0 John Padden<\/u>:\u00a0 It was a Eucalyptus growing in the median area west of Temescal, which area had been newly planted by PRIDE.\u00a0 None of the new plantings were disturbed.\u00a0 PRIDE can look into possibly replacing the tree.\u00a0 Karen Ridgley<\/u>:\u00a0 There was a huge pile of wood today on Temescal Canyon just along the curb; it is covering the sidewalk and the debris is completely blocking the drains.\u00a0 Could there be a barrier on the curb to prevent dumping?\u00a0 We need street sweepers along the curb occasionally.\u00a0 Mr. Fleishman<\/u>:\u00a0 He will<\/p>\n

look into street sweeping.\u00a0 This may be difficult since the closest street sweeping route is away from the Palisades; Temescal Canyon is not a posted route.\u00a0 There would have to be \u201cno parking\u201d signs posted, which may result in hefty fines for Pali High students who routinely park there.\u00a0 Maryam Zar<\/u>:\u00a0 Is there any word on the encroachment on Sunset Blvd. near Mandeville Canyon, where overgrown shrubs are blocking the sidewalk?\u00a0 Mr. Fleishman<\/u>:\u00a0 Vegetation from private properties adjacent to Sunset has been blocking the sidewalk across from Paul Revere, preventing safe crossing for Revere students.\u00a0 The Bureau of Street Services has sent compliance letters to the private property owners; one complied and one said that the vegetation was on City property.\u00a0 A 12\u201d wide area has been cleared and is walkable, but this is still an ongoing issue.\u00a0 Maryam Zar<\/u>:\u00a0 Questioned why Prop. HHH money is going to the project at the VA rather than funding from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.\u00a0 Mr. Fleishman<\/u>:\u00a0 He explained the circumstances and why Prop. HHH is one of the funding streams for the project; among other things, the veterans who will be housed are homeless individuals from City of Los Angeles.\u00a0 Haldis Toppel<\/u>:\u00a0 Thanks for the repair of the crumbling side of Enchanted Way.<\/p>\n

8.5.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 LAPD SLO Brian Espin.\u00a0 Officer Espin explained that he has been working currently on crime analysis for the Palisades.\u00a0 Crime overall in the Palisades is doing better than other areas in West Los Angeles.\u00a0 We have gotten better with car break-ins but must still be vigilant.\u00a0 He described the drunk driving incident involving the sign that was clipped on Bowdoin; the driver was arrested for DUI.\u00a0 Regarding wood dumping on Temescal:\u00a0 He has an idea that an area on the grass away from the sidewalk could possibly be roped off for use for wood dumping instead of the sidewalk.\u00a0 He suggests that residents take pictures of trucks doing the dumping and email the photos to Officer Espin.<\/p>\n

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

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

9.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0PPCC Candidates Forum Committee<\/u> (Jenny Li, Committee Chair).\u00a0 Forum recap.<\/p>\n

The Committee Chair related that the forum was well-publicized and was successful, with over 140 attendees.\u00a0 Everyone on the Committees did a great job.\u00a0 Daniel Abramson, the moderator, was excellent.\u00a0 She thanked Jack Coleman (Youth Advisor) for his technical assistance.\u00a0 The link to the YouTube recording of the forum is on the PPCC website.<\/p>\n

9.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Nominating Committee<\/u> (Steve Cron, Chair). (1) Committee Chair\u2019s announcement: Committee nominations for PPCC officer candidates; (2) PPCC Chair\u2019s announcement: Officer nominations from Board open.<\/p>\n

The Committee Chair announced the Committee\u2019s nominations:\u00a0\u00a0 Chair:\u00a0 Maryam Zar;\u00a0 Vice-Chair: Jenny Li; Secretary: Beth Holden Garland; Treasurer: Randy Young.\u00a0\u00a0 He noted that the Committee had many meetings and discussions before reaching their decisions which they are pleased to announce.\u00a0 He briefly summarized the nominees\u2019 backgrounds:\u00a0 Ms. Zar is a former PPCC Chair who started PPTFH; she has served on the Mayor\u2019s Commission on the Status of Women and is a member of several community boards and organizations.\u00a0 Ms. Li, currently Area 7 Representative, is an attorney and has been a partner at Mitchell Silverberg as well as a Vice-President of Sony Pictures.\u00a0 Ms. Holden-Garland has been in the entertainment business for many years and has also been PPRA\u2019s representative to PPCC for several years.\u00a0 Mr. Young is a past PPCC Chair, Citizen of the Year and notable historian of the Palisades.<\/p>\n

The Chair thanked the Committee and noted that he did not participate as he was not allowed to do so under the Bylaws.\u00a0 The PPCC Chair also announced that officer nominations from the Board are now open.\u00a0 There were no nominations at that time.\u00a0 Nominations from the Board will be open until 15 minutes before the 7:30pm scheduled close of the March 26th PPCC meeting.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 \u00a0 Old Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Motion to Support WRAC-recommended Motion Requesting Dwelling Unit Capacity Calculations\/Modified<\/u> (sponsored in PPCC by the Executive Committee). See attachment, following, for motion text (modified) and background information.<\/p>\n

The Secretary introduced the motion on behalf of the Executive Committee.\u00a0 No second was necessary as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member.\u00a0 The Secretary explained the motion background and the reasons why it was being made.\u00a0 Discussion was then called but there were no questions or comments.\u00a0 A vote was then taken:\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 Unanimous in favor of the motion.<\/p>\n

11. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0New Business <\/strong>\u2013 None.<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm.
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\nATTACHMENT: \u00a0Item 10.1<\/strong> (Motion to Support WRAC-recommended Motion Requesting Dwelling Unit Capacity Calculations\/Modified<\/u>).<\/p>\n

Background information:
\nhttps:\/\/westsidecouncils.com\/motion\/request-for-dwelling-unit-capacity-calculations\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Motion text (modified):<\/p>\n

\u201cWRAC requests from Department of City Planning the Dwelling Unit Capacity calculations for all WRAC community plans in process (Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey, Venice, Westchester\/Playa, West Los Angeles).<\/p>\n

\u201cPacific Palisades Community Council also requests that Dwelling Unit Capacity calculations be provided for the future Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community Plan update.\u201d<\/p>\n

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