{"id":12567,"date":"2024-05-25T17:38:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T17:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=12567"},"modified":"2024-07-24T22:03:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T22:03:14","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2024-06-13","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2024-06-13\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2024 \/ 06 \/ 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MINUTES FROM JUNE 13th 2024<\/h5>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Call to Order and Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission.
\n<\/strong>The meeting was called to order at 6:02PM.\u00a0 Dave Card read the Council Mission Statement.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 Rollcall of Board members and Certification of Quorum.
\n<\/strong>The President called the roll and certified quorum.<\/p>\n

Voting members present:\u00a0 Maryam Zar, Sue Kohl, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, David Card, Murray Levy, Steve Cron, Nancy Niles, Karen Ridgley, Kimberly Bloom, Cindy Simon, Julie Silliman, Andrew Wolfberg, Chris Spitz, John Padden, Barbara Kohn, Kevin Niles, Valeria Serna, Alisa Wolfson, Genevieve Bostic<\/p>\n

Non-voting members present: \u00a0Cindi Young, Joanna Spak, Lee Anne Sanderson, Daphne Gronich, Michael Edlen, Quentin Fleming, Harlan Hogue, Alan Goldsmith, Richard Blumenberg, JoAnna Rodriguez<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction of attendees.
\n<\/strong>Kristen Ly \u2013 Bureau of Engineering (BOE) project manager for Potrero Canyon Park and the \u201cPotrero Canyon Pedestrian Trail\u201d (formerly known as the Lateral Trail) project \u2013 provided information and answered questions about the trail that were provided in advance and were also asked during the meeting.\u00a0 She confirmed that the Pedestrian Trail is a Coastal Commission requirement of the Coastal Development Permit for the Park.\u00a0 She shared that the federal funding of $1.15 million for the Trail that was secured through a congressional bill has many strings attached.\u00a0 The funds cannot be accessed easily, since releasing the money is a slow process that requires a great deal of paperwork. Some funding has currently been procured in order to hire the consultant company, Geosyntec, which will undertake the predesign and community outreach phase of the project.<\/p>\n

Ms. Ly advised that we can expect a community meeting and the start of the outreach process in late summer or early fall 2024.\u00a0The project still requires\u00a0an agreement between LA City and Caltrans, which\u00a0owns the land where the path will be laid. This process has long been unfolding, and once a preliminary layout is established, the City will begin talks with Caltrans in earnest. The cost and timeline for the project vary greatly depending on conceptualizations, but once outreach comes to a close, BOE will be better able to determine them.\u00a0(See a recording of her presentation on the PPCC website and YouTube channel: <\/em>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V7xpyVOeuSk<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 Approval of Minutes.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Minutes of May 23, 2024, were approved as distributed.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings.
\n<\/strong>The agenda was considered as presented. \u00a0The President explained that the Presidential Debate will occur at the time of the next meeting, scheduled for June 27th.\u00a0 For this reason, she asked for the Board\u2019s opinion as to whether the meeting should be held at the same time on the 27th (6PM) or moved to 5PM on the 27th, or whether the meeting should be advanced one day to Wednesday, June 26th at 6PM.\u00a0 Most Board members indicated a preference for the latter, so the President announced that the next PPCC meeting will take place on June 26, 2024, at 6PM.\u00a0 She also announced that incumbent Area and At-large Representatives are required by the Bylaws to advise the President in writing no later than one hour before the meeting, i.e.,<\/em> by 5pm on June 26, that they are running again for their seat.\u00a0 Per PPCC\u2019s Bylaws, incumbents who do not timely advise the President that they are running again are conclusively presumed not to be running.\u00a0 The President also provided information about the upcoming election of Area and At-large Representatives, which will take place over the summer and culminate with voting in August through early September, and an announcement of the election results at the first PPCC meeting in September 2024.\u00a0 The summer 2024 PPCC meetings will take place on July 25 and on August 8, with the new President presiding.\u00a0 Candidates for the Area and At-large seats will be announced on July 25.\u00a0 More information about the election and how to become a candidate will be distributed soon.<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.
\n<\/strong>The Treasurer reported that PPCC\u2019s bank balance is $52,329.23, with $5,050 of that total amount earmarked as a donation toward the potential public safety pilot.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0 General Public Comment.
\n<\/strong>7.1.\u00a0 Waldemar Kalinovsky<\/u> (resident, Area 4) provided information about a disturbing hit and run incident that occurred in late May in the Asilomar cul de sac:\u00a0 He was hit and injured while walking his dog by a car driven by an unidentified teen, who had been speeding and doing \u201cdonuts\u201d on the roadway. \u00a0He left the scene after hitting Waldemar.\u00a0 Some images were captured by nearby security cameras, but the image of the license plate is not clear and will have to be enhanced in order to sufficiently \u201cread\u201d the number to identify the driver. \u00a0With the assistance of Area Four Representative Karen Ridgley, Waldemar provided all the information to SLO Espin, and the information was also forwarded to WLA Division (Capt. Gabaldon and Sgt. Alpert); he was then told that he should contact WLA Traffic, which he did.\u00a0 Waldemar eventually reached a Deputy Captain in WLA Traffic; he again provided all the information and was told that the incident would be assigned to a detective who would be contacting Waldemar.\u00a0 So far, he has not yet spoken with a Traffic division detective.<\/p>\n

7.2.\u00a0 Todd Thompson<\/u> (resident, Area 6) reported on actions by the new developer of property located at 425 Mount Holyoke.\u00a0 The property is on a very steep slope, and the developer had begun to remove plants and to drill boring holes into the slope, which neighbors believe is destabilizing the slope; these actions may have been undertaken without permission from either the Coastal Commission or the City, although the current status is unclear.\u00a0 It was suggested that PPCC might assist Todd in connecting with the appropriate agency, such as the LA Dept. of Building & Safety, for a possible inspection. The President also advised that she has recently tasked the PPCC Land Use Committee to work on drafting guidelines for development and construction in landslide areas of the Palisades, in no small part as a result of issues like this \u2013 and those raised on the course of the last two years with respect to the Tramonto project proposed on the site of a known landslide. She explained that the Council office asked for such guidelines in order to help them apply regulations evenly to developers proposing to build on historically land slide prone areas, and due to a timeline presented, the LUC is working to bring those guidelines to the board for approval in July (when we will only have one meeting).<\/p>\n

7.3.\u00a0 A resident of Area 1 and Miramar HOA officer reported about concerns that a developer had stockpiled a large amount of dirt on vacant property, without a permit, and about possible slope destabilization after excavation work on the slope and a resulting mudslide on Paseo Miramar. \u00a0(See also report by CD 11 Field Deputy Michael Amster, Item 8.5.2 below.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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

8.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0From the Chair\/Presiding Officer<\/u>.
\n8.1.1.\u00a0 Area and At-large Representatives Election (see the President\u2019s announcements in Item 5 above).<\/em><\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0 Position letters since last meeting:<\/p>\n

Re Tramonto slide and construction (to CW Park & Sen. Allen):<\/p>\n

https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tramonto-Slide-2024-FIN.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Re SB 2560 (to Asm. Irwin and State Senate committees):<\/p>\n

https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AB-2560-FIN.pdf<\/a>
\n<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AB2560-to-Senate.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AB2560-to-Senate-Nat-Res.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 Meeting date and time for the second June meeting and final meeting of the current officers\u2019 term (s<\/em>ee the President\u2019s announcements in Item 5 above).<\/em>
\n8.1.4.\u00a0 New \u2013 4th\u00a0 of July Parade:\u00a0 The President advised that PPCC officers and members would again be walking with a banner in the 4th\u00a0 of July Parade this year, along with the PPCC Awards Honorees who will ride in a parade vehicle which PPCC customarily sponsors each year.\u00a0 She encouraged all Board members to participate.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0 New \u2013 Palisades Recreation Center Playground:\u00a0 The President announced that the Pacific Palisades Park Advisory Board (PAB) will be considering three different thematic designs for the long-overdue remodel of the children\u2019s playground, at the next public PAB meeting on July 17 (in-person at the Recreation Center small gym).\u00a0 PPCC Board members and the Palisades community are asked to weigh in with their design preferences.\u00a0 The three designs will be distributed to the PPCC email list via Mailchimp. \u00a0The PAB will move forward based on the community\u2019s choice of design.<\/p>\n

(Other announcements from the President were deferred due to time constraints, except as made during discussion of other meeting items.)<\/em><\/p>\n

8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 From Officers and Chair Emeritus<\/u>.
\n8.2.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Sue Kohl, Vice President \u2013 none.<\/p>\n

8.2.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Beth Holden-Garland, Secretary, remarked that the Council is inviting teens in the Palisades, especially those who are tech savvy, to serve as interns or Youth Advisors and assist with the council\u2019s technology needs.<\/p>\n

8.2.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Dave Card, Chair Emeritus, gave a farewell to the Board as Chair Emeritus. \u00a0He thanked the officers and recapped his tenure in leadership on the PPCC Board, first as the Rotary representative, then the representative of the American Legion, eventually being asked to serve as Vice Chair when his friend and mentor George Wolfberg was Chair. He later finished out George’s term (when George was no longer able to serve) and then was elected to two terms of his own, before he termed out and ceded the Chair’s role to the current PPCC President (who formerly served as Chair Emeritus). He thanked the leaders who helped him with successful efforts in his term, which included ensuring that interim homeless housing would not be established along Will Rogers beach – an effort for which he acknowledged the enormous help of Chris Spitz, then PPCC Secretary. The President thanked Dave Card and said she was glad he would be back on the Board as an organizational representative representing the Palisades Forestry Committee (PFC) which is now a registered entity.<\/p>\n

8.3.\u00a0\u00a0 From At-Large and Area Representatives<\/u>.
\n8.3.1\u00a0\u00a0 Julie Silliman, Area Seven Representative, reported on large billboards which now cover the side of the State Beach Liquor Store on PCH at Entrada, advertising the Kardashians.\u00a0 It is believed that the billboards are unpermitted.\u00a0 The billboards were installed by the building owner, not by the Liquor Store operator.\u00a0 Julie has reported the billboards to Building and Safety and is awaiting word from an inspector as to the status.\u00a0 She will follow up.<\/p>\n

8.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz, At-Large Representative, reported on a successful in-person meeting of the WRAC Homelessness Committee (HOC) which took place on Monday, June 10, 2024.\u00a0 She was in attendance as WRAC HOC Vice-Chair, as were Cindi Young (primary PPCC rep to the HOC) and Maryam Zar (alternate PPCC rep to the HOC).\u00a0 Guest speakers at the meeting included several important City and County officials, including Councilwomen Traci Park and Katy Yaroslavsky, the Deputy Mayor for Homelessness, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and Supervisor Horvath\u2019s Senior Deputy for Homelessness.\u00a0 They all expressed hope that more could be done to address the crisis because they are now coming together to improve communication. There was much discussion about the mental health component and efforts to prevent homelessness.\u00a0 It was acknowledged that the State must also be involved.<\/p>\n

8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 From Organizational Representatives<\/u>.
\n8.4.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Valeria Serna, Environmental representative (Resilient Palisades) reported that water waste from a leak at the Potrero Canyon Park continues and should be addressed. She also drew attention to the possible installation of artificial turf at the Field of Dreams and cited some drawbacks including contribution to increased water runoff and the need to cycle-out the turf every 10-15 years.<\/p>\n

8.5.\u00a0 \u00a0From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u> (as available).
\n8.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Espin, LAPD Senior Lead Officer (SLO), Pacific Palisades, reported that two people had broken into cars at the Los Leones trailhead, resulting in a car chase. The suspects were apprehended.\u00a0 There were no new encampments found in a recent task force review of our hillside areas<\/p>\n

SLO Espin mentioned a trend on the Westside:\u00a0 burglars are dressing up as construction or utility workers, to create the impression that they are legitimately working in the area. They approach a home and if no one answers, they smash a back window or sliding glass door and gain access to the home. Residents are encouraged to keep their eyes on everything happening in their neighborhood and keep ladders or heavy objects away from windows.<\/p>\n

SLO Espin also reported on juvenile activity in the Palisades village:\u00a0 LAPD officers have found that their presence can aggravate the situation and that students dissipate once officers have left the scene. Officers must always read a situation and determine the best approach, which often isn’t confrontation. Currently, with the onset of summer, disturbances are expected to slow. LAPD is currently working on a strategy to be implemented when students resume school and the community gears up for the influx of young people in the village.<\/p>\n

8.5.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Michael Amster, CD11 Field Deputy, Pacific Palisades & Brentwood, CM Park, reported that the Asilomar Stabilization Project will\u00a0conclude within the next 2-3 months. \u00a0Sandbags have been laid down for now to guard against slope slippage. He reported that the tree trimming budget which helped him accomplish smaller tasks around trimming and other preventative measures\u00a0is no longer available, but the last tranche\u00a0was used along Erskine Dr. to trim some important trees. He reported on an issue that was raised last year which involved overgrown brush on the PROW along Sunset Blvd. near Paul Revere Middle School.\u00a0That has now been cleared, and\u00a0Palisades Drive will also see some weed trimming by the CD11 “beautification team.” He reported on excavation work that may recently have destabilized a slope on Paseo Miramar. The stockpiling of dirt seems to have been un-permitted and\u00a0DBS will be asking the developer to cease work until a permit is obtained. Other locations were brought up with similar grading\u00a0activity that may have been un-permitted. More investigation will take place with\u00a0PPCC monitoring from time to time.<\/p>\n

8.5.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Allison Holdorff, Senior Advisor, LAUSD Dist. 4 Board Member Nick Melvoin \u2013 not present.<\/p>\n

8.5.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Radmehr Nowroozi, SD 24 Field Representative, Palisades, Brentwood, Westwood and Westside areas, Sen. Ben Allen \u2013 not present.<\/p>\n

8.5.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Skylar Payab, AD 42 Field Deputy, Pacific Palisades & Brentwood, Asm. Jacqui Irwin \u2013 not present. \u00a0[Information not related at the meeting:\u00a0 Ms. Payab has advised PPCC that she has left her position with AD42; her replacement has not yet been announced, but Asm. Irwin\u2019s District Director is Jeannette Sanchez; see the PPCC website, Resources\/Government Contacts (State Government).]<\/em><\/p>\n

8.5.6.\u00a0\u00a0 Marian Ensley, West Area Representative, Mayor Karen Bass \u2013 not present.<\/p>\n

8.5.7.\u00a0\u00a0 Zac Gaidzik, SD 3 Coastal and Westside Field Deputy, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath \u2013 not present.<\/p>\n

8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 From PPCC Advisors and WRAC Representatives<\/u>.\u00a0 (See item 8.3.2 above re WRAC report; there were no other reports from Advisors.)<\/em><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0 Reports from PPCC Committees<\/strong> \u2013 none.<\/p>\n

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

11.\u00a0\u00a0 New Business.
\n<\/strong>11.1.\u00a0 Election of PPCC Officers for the 2024-25 Term<\/u>.\u00a0 Because the officer candidates were uncontested, the President called for their election by acclamation.\u00a0 The Board enthusiastically elected the new officers by acclamation, with a round of applause:\u00a0 Sue Kohl, President; Quentin Fleming, Vice-President; Jenny Li, Treasurer; Beth Holden-Garland, Recording Secretary.\u00a0 The President thanked and congratulated all the new officers, who will begin their terms on July 1, 2024. The President will then become Chair Emeritus at that time.<\/p>\n

11.2.\u00a0 Proposed Congestion Pricing Motion<\/u> (modified version of WRAC-recommended motion; motion made by Chris Spitz; seconded by Karen Ridgley). Background information: https:\/\/westsidecouncils.com\/motion\/9660\/<\/a>.\u00a0 After introducing the motion (see text below), the President called for discussion.\u00a0 Steve Lantz, a former PPCC Board member, current PPCC representative to the WRAC Transportation & Mobility Committee, and Transportation Director for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, provided background and answered questions.\u00a0 Some Board members indicated dissent or had questions about the motion, while others indicated support.\u00a0 Following discussion, the vote was called.\u00a0 Result: passed by more than 2\/3 of members voting.\u00a0 Motion text:<\/p>\n

\u201cPacific Palisades Community Council, a member of the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC), strongly opposes the implementation of any congestion pricing proposal in Los Angeles, including Metro\u2019s Congestion Pricing pilot (aka the Metro Traffic Reductions Study (TRS) project), without first having robust transit options implemented by Caltrans and\/or local agencies, that have undergone environmental review and are completed and in place.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

11.3.\u00a0 Motion re LAMC 41.18<\/u> (motion made by Sue Kohl and Chris Spitz). \u00a0Background information:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Background-41.18-1-R.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 After introducing the motion (see text below), the President called for discussion, during which information about the motion background was considered and questions were addressed.\u00a0 Some Board members indicated dissent or had questions about the motion, while others indicated support.\u00a0 Following discussion, the vote was called.\u00a0 Result: passed by more than 2\/3 of members voting. \u00a0Motion text:<\/p>\n

\u201cPacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) opposes the motion in CF 21-0329-S5, which makes implementation of LAMC Sec. 41.18 unnecessarily and unreasonably complicated and needlessly involves county agencies in city policy. PPCC agrees with the protection of sensitive use sites and deems this Municipal Code section to be a necessary tool for combatting the proliferation of homelessness and protecting public health and safety citywide*. We therefore strongly support LAMC Sec. 41.18, which has been effectively implemented in Council District 11 and other areas of Los Angeles to protect public health and safety and preserve the use of our public spaces for all constituents.
\n* According to the Chief Legislative Analyst, LAPD believes that LAMC Sec. 41.18 and its subsections have an overwhelmingly positive impact on public safety’ (5\/31\/24 CLA Report in related CF 21-0329- S4).\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0 Adjournment.\u00a0 <\/strong>The meeting was adjourned at 8:48PM.<\/p>\n

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Return to 2024 Minutes MINUTES FROM JUNE 13th 2024 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Call to Order and Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. The meeting was called to order at 6:02PM.\u00a0 Dave Card read the Council Mission Statement. 2.\u00a0\u00a0 Rollcall of Board members and Certification of Quorum. The President called the roll and certified quorum. Voting members present:\u00a0 Maryam […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width-page-template.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12567","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12567\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}