{"id":12742,"date":"2024-08-12T20:22:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T20:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=12742"},"modified":"2024-08-12T20:47:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T20:47:13","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2024-07-25","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2024-07-25\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes &#8212; 2024 \/ 07 \/ 25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/minutes-from-2024\/\">Return to 2024 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>MINUTES FROM JULY 25th 2024<\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Voting Members in Attendance:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Beth Holden-Garland, Chris Spitz, Murray Levy, Steve Cron, Nancy Niles, Karen Ridgley, Kimberly Bloom, Cindy Simon, Julie Silliman, Andrew Wolfberg, John Padden, Aileen Haugh, Barbara Kohn, Kevin Niles, Valeria Serna, Courtney Macker<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Non-voting Alternates and Advisors:\u00a0 <\/strong>James Alexakis, Michael Edlen, Mary Mueller, Alan Goldsmith, Lee Anne Sanderson, Daphne Gronich, Betsy Handler, Cindi Young, Joanna Spak<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Call to Order and Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission.\u00a0 <\/strong>President Sue Kohl called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. \u00a0Beth Holden-Garland read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<em>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><strong>Introductions \/ Roll Call.\u00a0 <\/strong>The President introduced the Board and called the roll of voting members present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Certification of Quorum.\u00a0 <\/strong>The President certified quorum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Approval of Minutes. \u00a0<\/strong>The minutes of June 26, 2024, were approved as corrected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Consideration of Agenda &amp; Upcoming Meetings. <\/strong>\u00a0<em><u>August 8, 2024<\/u><\/em> (a candidates forum will be held due to contested races in Areas 3 and 6; <em>see item 8.1.2 below);<\/em> \u00a0<em><u>September 12, 2024<\/u><\/em> (announcement of Area and At-large Representative Election results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Treasurer\u2019s Report \u2013 <\/strong>No report (Treasurer not in attendance).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>General Public Comment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.1.\u00a0 <u>Lowell Cauffiel<\/u> (resident) raised concerns about the proliferation of food trucks\/vendors in the right-of-way along Sunset Blvd. near Ralph\u2019s, which he believes are not permitted and present a health hazard.\u00a0 It was explained that PPCC has discussed this issue at length in the past, and that in general, such vending is widely-allowed under State and City regulations, although permits from the City and County are required for regulation of health and safety.\u00a0 He was advised that the County Health Dept. should be contacted for health inspections, and that vendors can be cited and fined for violations.\u00a0 Chris Spitz (At-large Representative) indicated that she has researched and reported on these issues at PPCC meetings, and she encouraged Mr. Cauffiel to contact her with any questions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.2.\u00a0 <u>Sharon Kilbride<\/u> (immediate past Co-President of the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness\/PPTFH and PPTFH\u2019s LAPD liaison) reported on two recent brush fires believed to have been started by unhoused individuals:\u00a0 a fire along Palisades Drive and another fire in Temescal<br \/>\nGateway Park (at Simon Meadow, at Sunset Blvd. &amp; Temescal Canyon Road).\u00a0 Sharon also noted that<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private security firms have been great in helping with these additional issues in the Palisades.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.3.\u00a0 <u>Dave Card<\/u> (immediate past PPCC Chair Emeritus &amp; Pacific Palisades Park Board\/PAB member) reported, prior to adjournment, on the recent PAB meeting on July 18th, at which the PAB board considered three designs for a new playground at the Recreation Center <em>(see item 12 below). <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Reports, Announcements and Concerns. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.\u00a0\u00a0 <u>From the Chair\/Presiding Officer<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Beginning-of-term remarks by the President.\u00a0 The President gave opening remarks on her incoming term as President.\u00a0 She explained that she has served on the PPCC for 12 years (including 5 years representing Area 5 and 2 years serving as Vice-President under Maryam Zar), and has seen the leadership of past PPCC Presidents like George Wolfberg, David Card, Chris Spitz and Maryam Zar.\u00a0 She noted that she is fortunate to have a terrific Executive Committee, with Quentin Fleming as VP, Jenny Li as Treasurer, Beth Holden-Garland as Secretary, Maryam Zar as Chair Emeritus, Chris Spitz (At-large) as the elected representative and John Padden (PRIDE) as the organizational representative.\u00a0 She has been inspired by their leadership and promises to do her absolute best on behalf of the community. She thanked the Board for the honor of their trust and hopefully their confidence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0Announcement of candidates in the Area and At-large Representatives Election; see also Election Committee report (Item 9.1 below).\u00a0 The President announced the following candidates running in the Election:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area One:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JoAnna Rodriguez<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Two:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steve Cron<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Three: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Linda Friar, Joe Layton, Julia Nilsen<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Four:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Karen Ridgley<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Five: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kimberly Bloom<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Six:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lorie Cudzil, Barbara Schelbert, David Schwarz<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Seven:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Sharon Kilbride<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Eight:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andrew Wolfberg<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-large:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chris Spitz<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Appointment of PPCC Committees, Liaisons and Advisors (request Board approval of Legal Advisor):\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PPCC-Advisors-etc.-July-2024.pdf\">https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PPCC-Advisors-etc.-July-2024.pdf<\/a>. \u00a0The President announced the committees, liaisons and advisors she has appointed as of July 2024.\u00a0 She noted that additional committees may be appointed going forward.\u00a0 <em>[See all appointees as listed on the document linked above.]<\/em>\u00a0 She requested the Board\u2019s approval of re-appointment of Rob Weber as PPCC Legal Advisor, as required by the Bylaws.\u00a0 The Board approved his re-appointment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Position letter sent since last meeting (supported by the Executive Committee):\u00a0 Support for CF 24-0140-S1 (motion by Park and other CMs for report back on impact of the <em>Grants Pass<\/em> ruling):<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PPCC-Letter-Grants-Pass-Motion.pdf\">https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PPCC-Letter-Grants-Pass-Motion.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 The President explained that this letter is consistent with PPCC\u2019s past positions and was approved by the Executive<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Committee.\u00a0 It was sent to support Councilwoman Park, who initiated the motion in Council for a<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report by the City Attorney on the impact of the Supreme Court\u2019s recent ruling in the <em>Grants Pass<\/em> case on the City\u2019s regulation of encampments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Request Board approval to continue meeting via Zoom, until further notice (Bylaws, Art. VII.4). The President requested the Board\u2019s approval to continue PPCC meetings via Zoom, until further notice, as required by the Bylaws. A discussion ensued, with Board members mentioning various pros and cons as to meeting virtually vs. meeting in-person. Several members indicated that they favored holding periodic in-person meetings to promote camaraderie.\u00a0 Other members explained that meeting in-person requires a great deal of time and effort with meeting set up, and noted that the Library imposes strict time limitations on meetings in the community room, that Zoom meetings may be more convenient for many community members, and that greater attendance at PPCC online meetings seems to have occurred.\u00a0 The President indicated that although the Board has approved holding Zoom meetings, we can also arrange to hold meetings in-person at the Library, from time-to-time (dates to be determined).\u00a0 The Board agreed to continue holding PPCC meetings via Zoom (with several in-person meeting options as well during the year).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.6.\u00a0 \u00a0Palisades Branch Library \/ Friends of the Library 2024 Summer Creative Writing Contest.\u00a0 Link to information and entrance form:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsofpalilibrary.org\/contest\">https:\/\/friendsofpalilibrary.org\/contest<\/a>.\u00a0 The President provided information about the Writing Contest.\u00a0 A link will also be provided on the PPCC website calendar page.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.7.\u00a0\u00a0 July 29th \u201cAppreciation Night\u201d for residents, at The Draycott.\u00a0 The President provided information about The Draycott\u2019s special residents\u2019 \u201cAppreciation Night\u201d on July 29, 2024, when complimentary canap\u00e9s and a glass of bubbly will be served to residents from 6-8 p.m.\u00a0 She encouraged PPCC members and Palisadians to go and enjoy the restaurant\u2019s generous offer that evening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.8.\u00a0\u00a0 4th of July Parade update.\u00a0 The President reported that PPCC members and awardees had a great time participating in this year\u2019s parade, including:\u00a0 Citizen of the Year Cindy Kirven, who rode with the President in a convertible driven by Sharon Kilbride; Golden Sparkplug John Dwight and PRIDE representatives David Peterson and Sam Rubin, who rode in a convertible driven by Bruce Schwartz; and Kimberly Bloom and Diana Daniele, who marched behind the PPCC banner.\u00a0 Karen Ridgley added that she was glad to ride in the LAPD \u201cmule\u201d vehicle, with SLO Espin and Captain Gabaldon (an auction item at the 2023 Awards Gala).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.1.9.\u00a0\u00a0 Passing of Flo Elfant.\u00a0 The President noted that a letter of condolence has been sent to the family of Flo Elfant, who was a respected community leader and past PPCC Chair, Co-Citizen of the Year with Kit Festa, and Golden Sparkplug awardee.\u00a0 For many years, Flo also created and distributed comprehensive emergency preparedness guides throughout the community.\u00a0 <em>[See Flo\u2019s guides on the PPCC Disaster Readiness page: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/disaster-preparedness\/\"><em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/disaster-preparedness\/<\/em><\/a><em>.]<\/em> \u00a0The PPCC is grateful for all her past work and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 <u>From Officers\/Chair Emeritus<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.2.1.\u00a0 Quentin Fleming, Vice-President, remarked that he has been a PPCC member since 2008 and<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this is his first time as an officer.\u00a0 He views being Vice-President as a big responsibility and he will do his best.\u00a0 He hopes to make the President\u2019s job \u201ceasier\u201d and to take some of the task load off her shoulders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.3.\u00a0 \u00a0<u>From At-Large and Area Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Cindy Simon (Area Six Representative):\u00a0 Report on status of Temescal Canyon Road mural restoration project.\u00a0 Cathy Salser, artist and Palisades resident since 1968, explained that she was one of the original artists who contributed to the mural artwork.\u00a0 She has been working with Cindy Simon on initiating the project to restore the beautiful mural, and was asked by Cindy to present to the Board. \u00a0Cathy explained that she has been in touch with Kat Kozik, one of the original artists who worked on the mural.\u00a0\u00a0 The mural is now 41 years old; the paint is in good shape but in need of restoration.\u00a0\u00a0There is a new way of working on the paint and re-adhering it to keep the integrity of the imagery.\u00a0 At Kat Kozik\u2019s recommendation, they are working with \u201cMuralColors\u201d (a business that provides services for mural restoration in an environmentally safe way) and have received bids from two respected artists:\u00a0 River Garza and Mercedes Dorame (whose work is in the rotunda of the Getty Museum). They have until Oct. 8th to make a decision on the bids. They have about $40,000 in pledges for the restoration, which is projected to cost about $100,000.\u00a0 She noted that a fiscal receiver is needed so that donations can be tax deductible, and they are working on finding a suitable entity for that purpose. Cathy also noted that MuralColors will be giving an online presentation on mural restoration on Wednesday, July 31; she will provide a link which we can share with the community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Chris Spitz (At-large Representative) provided an update on the status of sidewalk vending since her report in May 2024 <em>[see <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/At-Large-Report-5-23-24-1.pdf\"><em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/At-Large-Report-5-23-24-1.pdf<\/em><\/a><em>].<\/em> She explained that the City has reached a settlement with the plaintiffs in the sidewalk vending lawsuit, which includes completely eliminating the ban on vending near schools.\u00a0 The settlement must still be approved by the City Council and Mayor, which is expected to occur after the Council returns from summer recess in early August. \u00a0If the settlement is approved, vendors may return to the sidewalk area near the library and schools in the Palisades and elsewhere, subject only to City permitting and County health and safety requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris also reported that she and residents had recently alerted City officials to the fact that for several days this month, the vehicle gate below the mouth of Potrero Canyon, leading to the area of the Lateral Trail, has been wide open and unlocked.\u00a0 Recreation and Parks staff eventually closed and secured the gate.\u00a0 These and other ongoing matters concerning Potrero have been posted on PPCC\u2019s Potrero Canyon webpage, which can now be found under the Resources tab at the top of the website. <em>[See: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/potrero-canyon\/\"><em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/potrero-canyon\/<\/em><\/a><em>.]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.3.3.\u00a0 Karen Ridgley (Area Four Representative) brought up concern in the Asilomar Bluffs area with a fault line that is 5 feet by 30 feet long, which she has been discussing with CD11 Deputy Michael Amster.\u00a0\u00a0Sandbagging has been put in place, but youth are moving the bags for recreation; she believes that this is a real concern that the City needs to address before more damage is done to the hillside in Area 4.\u00a0Specifically, a new curb needs to be installed to protect this area from further erosion with upcoming rains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.3.4.\u00a0 Kimberly Bloom (Area Five Representative) mentioned that Area Five constituents are concerned about cars speeding on side streets to circumvent the traffic on Sunset Blvd.\u00a0\u00a0 Concerned neighbors have asked Kimberly about the possibility of installing speed bumps (or humps) to help alleviate unsafe conditions due to speeding cars.\u00a0 It was discussed that the City (LADOT) addresses speed bumps\/humps in a process that takes place only at the beginning of each year.\u00a0 Andrew Wolfberg (Area Eight Representative) said he could be helpful offline to discuss more since he assisted in getting speed humps installed in his area along Allenford Avenue.\u00a0\u00a0 However, it was expressed that this is a process with several requirements; strong community input and involvement will be needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.3.5.\u00a0 Murray Levy (Area One Representative) expressed concern about more RVs being parked along PCH on the northern end of the Castellammare area.\u00a0 It was discussed that SLO Brian Espin had managed to get two of the three RVs removed, and that some RVs or cars have moved and\/or are parking illegally and dangerously on other portions of PCH to the south, near Chautauqua and the Santa Monica border.\u00a0 Members acknowledged that there is a need to keep an eye on and to make sure that signage and enforcement stay active to maintain safety along PCH and nearby neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 <u>From Organizational Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.4.1.\u00a0 Valeria Serna (Resilient Palisades) announced that Resilient Palisades will be co-hosting a Zoom webinar on July 28th with a presentation on banning artificial turf.\u00a0 She will provide a link which we can share on the PPCC website calendar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.4.2.\u00a0 Dave Card (immediate past Chair Emeritus; President of the Palisades Forestry Committee\/PFC \u2013 organization that will rotate on the PPCC Board in October as an alternative organizational member) advised that a preliminary rendering of possible community garden at the Recreation Center (potentially to be located between the playground and the Library, in and near the \u201cbowl\u201d area) was presented to the PAB on July 18th and has been made available for viewing on the PPCC website and in a recent PPCC Mailchimp bulletin.\u00a0 He indicated that the concept of a community garden was recommended by the PFC, and is subject to community input and approval, with final design\/location and funding still to be determined.\u00a0 Dave has also worked with Valeria Serna (Resilient Palisades) on the project.\u00a0 Board members asked questions and commented on the designs for both of the projects, to which Dave responded.\u00a0 He indicated that an estimate of $1 million to complete the project (if the work were to be done by the City) was suggested at the PAB meeting, although the number could be 1\/2 that amount (or even less) if the work were done privately under an MOU with the City. Funds would have to be raised either from the City, from grants, or from private donations. Valeria explained that there was no cost for the preliminary design rendering, which was created on a voluntary basis by an advisor to LAUSD (at the suggestion of Allison Holdorff, advisor to LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin).\u00a0 Valeria noted that the garden would present an educational opportunity for Palisades school students. Decisions would have to be made in the future as to who or what entity would be in charge to oversee the garden, who would be responsible for maintenance, etc.\u00a0 It was also noted that the idea for a community garden was suggested at prior PPCC meetings to detract from illegal teen behavior at the park, which CD11 Deputy Michael Amster affirmed.\u00a0 <em>[See the preliminary rendering on the PPCC website: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PaliPark1.pdf\"><em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PaliPark1.pdf<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><em>]<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.\u00a0\u00a0 <u>From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u> (as available).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Espin, LAPD Senior Lead Officer (SLO), Pacific Palisades.\u00a0 Officer Espin reported that crime has slightly increased on the Westside.\u00a0\u00a0 He advised us to keep on the outlook for meandering cars in our neighborhoods, to talk with our neighbors and to look out for one another; residents should make a visible presence in the neighborhood by being out front, walking dogs and staying outside so that potential criminals can see that residents are home and watching their property.\u00a0\u00a0 Some thieves are now using technology with drones and other camera-type devices.\u00a0\u00a0 He recommended that the community stay aware and be vigilant.\u00a0\u00a0Officer Espin also related that he was in his patrol car recently when he smelled smoke along Simon Meadow; he was able to call LAFD to put out the fire (not known if it was caused by a tossed-away cigarette or had been purposely set by someone).\u00a0\u00a0Luckily he was there to call LAFD, and to make sure the fire didn\u2019t take hold and become a bigger neighborhood issue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Michael Amster, Palisades &amp; Brentwood Field Deputy, CD11 (Councilwoman Traci Park).\u00a0 Michael reported on various matters, including neighbors\u2019 concern over development at 425 Mount Holyoke.\u00a0 He has passed along the concern to CD11 Sr. Planning Deputy Jeff Khau, to make sure there was a full compliance report with the Department of Building &amp; Safety.\u00a0\u00a0 He\u2019s been in contact with neighbors along Mt. Holyoke.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Marian Ensley, West Area Field Deputy, Mayor Karen Bass \u2013 Not present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Zac Gaidzik, Coastal &amp; Westside Field Deputy, County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, reported on the recent initiative introduced by Sup. Horvath and initially approved by the Board of Supervisors, to present to voters a proposal to make several changes in County government, including enlarging the number of Supervisors and creating an elected County Executive Officer position.\u00a0 The measure is expected to be on the ballot for voter approval in November 2024.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Representative, SD 24 (Sen. Ben Allen) \u2013 to be assigned \u2013 Not present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.6.\u00a0\u00a0 Representative, AD 42 (Asm. Jacqui Irwin) \u2013 to be assigned \u2013 Not present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.5.7.\u00a0\u00a0 Allison Holdoff, Senior Advisor, LAUSD Dist. 4 (Member Nick Melvoin) \u2013 Not present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 <u>From PPCC Advisors<\/u><u> and Liaisons<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.6.1.\u00a0 \u00a0K. C. Soll (Emergency Preparedness) (President to report in K. C. Soll\u2019s absence).\u00a0 The President reported on behalf of K. C. that LAFD CERT training classes will start on September 12 at 6:30pm at Calvary Christian Church on Palisades Drive.\u00a0 The classes will continue on Thursday evenings for 7 weeks.\u00a0 Contact <a href=\"mailto:cert.palisades@gmail.com\">cert.palisades@gmail.com<\/a> for information on how to sign up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.6.2.\u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (WRAC):\u00a0 Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) update \u2013 <em>deferred.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Reports from PPCC Committees.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.1.\u00a0 \u00a0<u>Election Committee<\/u> (Maryam Zar, Chair; Quentin Fleming, PPCC VP and Cmtee member reporting in her absence):\u00a0 Report on upcoming community-wide Election of Area and At-large Representatives.\u00a0 Quentin announced that voting for the PPCC Area and At-large Representatives will take place electronically, that the ballot will be available online at the PPCC website, and that voting will begin on August 16th and end two weeks later, on August 30th.\u00a0 The official vote results will be announced at the PPCC meeting on September 12th.\u00a0\u00a0 Quentin also explained that campaigning can begin immediately after the Board meeting on the 25th, and that candidates must comply with the PPCC Code of Conduct which has been provided to them.\u00a0 He also gave details about what will be in the ballot, which can be accessed via a \u201cVOTE\u201d button on the PPCC website as of August 16th.\u00a0 A Notice of Ballot Availability will also be distributed before voting begins.\u00a0 Write-in candidates will not be allowed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Old Business<\/strong> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 New Business<\/strong> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Adjournment.\u00a0 <\/strong>Immediately prior to adjournment, Dave Card commented (as a PAB member) on the alternative playground design options for the Recreation Center, which were discussed at the PAB meeting on July 18th (and were also distributed to the community in PPCC Mailchimp email messages and have been posted on the PPCC website home page, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacpalicc.org\/\">www.pacpalicc.org<\/a>).\u00a0 He explained that the three design options were preliminary and that further definition of the various elements would be required, but that the consensus of the PAB members at this time (formal vote not yet taken) was that the #1 option was the preferred design, with further refinements to be discussed and questions to be answered about elements of the design.\u00a0 Maryam Zar (also a PAB member) is the PAB point person on the playground renovation and can present more information to PPCC at an upcoming meeting.\u00a0 Karen Ridgley noted her preference and concerns about aspects of the designs; she was advised to send comments to the PAB (email: <a href=\"mailto:palisades.pab@gmail.com\">palisades.pab@gmail.com<\/a>) <em>(see also item 7.3 above).<\/em>\u00a0 The President then adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/minutes-from-2024\/\">Return to 2024 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Return to 2024 Minutes MINUTES FROM JULY 25th 2024 Voting Members in Attendance:\u00a0 Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Beth Holden-Garland, Chris Spitz, Murray Levy, Steve Cron, Nancy Niles, Karen Ridgley, Kimberly Bloom, Cindy Simon, Julie Silliman, Andrew Wolfberg, John Padden, Aileen Haugh, Barbara Kohn, Kevin Niles, Valeria Serna, Courtney Macker Non-voting Alternates and Advisors:\u00a0 James Alexakis, [&hellip;]<\/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-12742","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12742","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=12742"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12742\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}