Return to 2025 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar,* Chris Spitz, JoAnna Rodriguez, Carole White, Robert Trinkeller, Kimberly Bloom, \u00a0Karen Ridgley, Lorie Cudzil, Sharon Kilbride, Andrew Wolfberg, John Padden, James Alexakis,* Janet Anderson, Donna Vaccarino, Jessica Rogers, Haldis Toppel (*arrived after vote on Bylaws amendments, Item 9.1 below)<\/em><\/p>\n Non-voting Members and Advisors: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Cindi Young, Joanna Spak, Lee Anne Sanderson, <\/em>Daphne Gronich, Michael Edlen, Warren Jacob, Rick McGeagh, David Card<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0 Call to Order and Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission.\u00a0 <\/strong>The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. \u00a0Quentin Fleming read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Introductions \/ Roll Call.\u00a0 <\/strong>The President introduced the members and called the roll.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 \u00a0Certification of Quorum.\u00a0 <\/strong>The President certified quorum.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0 Approval of Minutes. \u00a0<\/strong>The minutes of September 11, 2025, were approved as distributed.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0 Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings.\u00a0 <\/strong>October 9, 2025<\/u><\/em>\u00a0 (Guest speaker Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, with update on proposed County Authority for Pacific Palisades; Palisades Recovery Coalition (PRC) update; new PPCC Member Organizational representatives seated); October 23, 2025<\/u><\/em> (BOE bridge unit; presentations by Team Palisades and Palisades Friends and Newcomers).<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 <\/strong>In the Treasurer reported that our bank balances are as follows:<\/p>\n US Bank: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$\u00a0 61,482.68<\/p>\n Schwab:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $559,255.50<\/p>\n Total balance: $620,728.28<\/p>\n She also noted that our check for $15,000 to The Crayon Collection has not yet cleared; our check for $75,000 to the PFC has cleared; and we still haven\u2019t received the $50,000 check for the grant from FireAid, which apparently was lost in the mail but has been resent. In addition, we are still paying for the NORC survey; we have not yet been invoiced for payments 3 and 4 and for survey incentives, which could add up to approximately $150,000 in required payments for the survey.<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0\u00a0 General Public Comment.<\/strong><\/p>\n 7.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Benaz Naiem<\/u> (Revere parent) commented on the devastation experienced by Paul Revere Middle School students because of the fire and explained the importance of maintaining the school\u2019s programs.\u00a0 She noted that the school will be applying for a grant from PPCC.<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0\u00a0 Reports, Announcements and Concerns. <\/strong><\/p>\n 8.1.1.\u00a0 \u00a02025 \u201cCitizen of the Year\u201d awards:\u00a0 Appointment of Selection and Event Committees.\u00a0 The President announced the members of the two Committees as follows:\u00a0 Awards Selection Committee (to review nominations and select the Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awardees):\u00a0 Daphne Gronich (past COTY), Chair; Richard Blumenberg, Karen Ridgley, Chris Spitz (past COTY); Cindi Young (past COTY).<\/p>\n Awards Event Committee (to plan the gala dinner event during which the Awardees will be honored):\u00a0 Lorie Cudzil, Chair; Kimberly Bloom, Beth Holden-Garland, Lee Anne Sanderson.<\/p>\n A notice with information about the Awards nomination process will be distributed in the next day or two.\u00a0 The deadline to submit nominations is October 17, 2025.\u00a0 The event will take place on December 11, 2025, at Spruzzo Restaurant in the Palisades, with more information to come.<\/p>\n 8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0PPCC Member Organizations update \u2013 new organizational members and reps as of Oct. 1, 2025: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-2026-PPCC-Organizations.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 New member orientation session via Zoom, 5pm on September 29, 2025 (interested current Board members are also invited).\u00a0 The President announced that the new members coming on to the Board are listed in the document linked in the agenda.\u00a0 She also announced the orientation session to take place on September 29, 2025; any current members also interested should contact her.<\/p>\n 8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0Farewell and thank you to outgoing Board members (organizations rotating off the PPCC Board as of Sept. 30, 2025):\u00a0 Haldis Toppel, Theatre Palisades; John Evans, Village School; Janet Anderson, AYSO; Hagop Tchakerian, Pacific Palisades Rotary Club.\u00a0 The President announced the members who are leaving the Board and thanked them for their service. Haldis Toppel (Theatre Palisades) remarked that it was a pleasure serving on the PPCC Board to represent Theatre Palisades.<\/p>\n 8.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Appointment of new PPCC Undergrounding Committee.\u00a0 The President explained the purpose of this important committee:\u00a0 to monitor and study the status of proposed undergrounding of utilities during the rebuild; to interface with LADWP and other relevant government agencies; and to present information, updates and possible recommendations to the PPCC Board as to matters involving undergrounding. \u00a0She also announced the committee members:\u00a0 Reza Akef, Chair (builder; PPCC Rebuild Committee member; former PPCC Board member); \u00a0Kimberly Bloom (Area Five Rep), Allison Holdorff (Area Five 2nd Alternate; Team Palisades Block Captain); Kambiz Kamdar (builder; Palisades resident), Justin Skaggs (utilities consultant), May Sung (architect; Team Palisades Block Captain).<\/p>\n 8.1.5.\u00a0 \u00a0SB 79 status update.\u00a0 Position letter written since last PPCC meeting: 8.1.6.\u00a0 \u00a0Zone 0 Regulations update.\u00a0 Position letter written by PPCC since last PPCC meeting: 8.1.7.\u00a0 \u00a0[New] Vacant PPCC rep position on the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC).\u00a0 PPCC will need to appoint a member (either a primary or alternate PPCC Board member, if possible) to represent PPCC\u00a0 on the WRAC Transportation and Mobility Committee (MTC).\u00a0 The MTC meets once a month, and she encouraged members interested in the position to contact her.<\/p>\n 8.1.8.\u00a0\u00a0 [New] Lowe Family YMCA events.\u00a0 Several events will take place at Simon Meadow in October:\u00a0 October 2 \u2013 Pumpkin Patch opens (3pm-6pm M-F; 10am-4pm Sat.-Sun.); October 11 \u2013 Glass Pumpkin Sale (10am-4pm, Fri.); October 11 \u2013 Fall Community Picnic (12pm-4pm); Oct.18\u00a0 \u2013 T-Ball Returns (through Sat. Nov. 22, for ages 3-6).\u00a0 Contact Jim Kirtley at jimkirtley@ymcala.org<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n 8.1.9.\u00a0 \u00a0[New] Tree Planting Event.\u00a0 Palisades Beautiful will plant four trees along Swarthmore Ave. near CVS on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 9am.\u00a0 The public is invited to help celebrate the planting.<\/p>\n 8.1.10. \u00a0\u00a0[New] United Policy Holders Workshop.\u00a0 This event for fire survivors will take place from 10am-1pm on October 5, 2025, at the American Legion Post 283 on La Cruz Dr.\u00a0 Information and strategies will be given about the contents of insurance claims and home inventories.<\/p>\n 8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 From Officers\/Chair Emeritus<\/u> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n 8.3.\u00a0\u00a0 From At-Large and Area Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (At-large) noted that she may have comments about matters she\u2019s been involved with during presentations by the Area Six and Area One reps.\u00a0 As Vice-Chair of WRAC, she reiterated that Board members (whether primary or alternate) are invited to volunteer to become the PPCC rep to the WRAC MTC, which meets on the third Wed. evening of each month via Zoom, and deals with regional traffic and transportation issues that many displaced Palisadians are now experiencing.\u00a0 Contact the President or Spitz if you would like to volunteer.<\/p>\n 8.3.2.\u00a0 \u00a0Sharon Kilbride (Area Seven) updated the Board on several matters: \u00a0The Palisades Bowl mobile home park owner has now secured the park and installed warning signage; the Canyon is still experiencing issues with flooding; the tunnel was flooded due to a faulty sump pump; CD 11 Deputy Arus Grigoryan was able to have K rails removed in the area; debris continues to flow into the channel; there is concern about the Canyon School classroom replacement program; the Palisades Forestry Committee is involved with trying to save historic Eucalyptus trees.\u00a0 Kilbride also announced that the Hillside Task Force event will take place again this fall, 7am on October 22nd, at Lifeguard Headquarters on Will Rogers State Beach.<\/p>\n 8.3.3.\u00a0 \u00a0Lorie Cudzil (Area Six) announced a new wellness resource by Team Palisades, with a shareable website on \u201cWellbeing\u201d [https:\/\/wellbeing.teampalisades.org\/].\u00a0 <\/em>She described the initiative and encouraged everyone to visit the website.<\/p>\n She also reported on a disturbing development that occurred in Area Six, with residents Chris and Jeff Spitz being informed that LAFD would not sign off on their rebuild permit unless they installed at their expense a new fire hydrant within 300 feet of their lot.\u00a0 They were told this is because of a code provision that requires owners\/builders of new, voluntary residential development projects to install a fire hydrant, if a hydrant didn\u2019t exist within 300 feet of the proposed project.\u00a0 Cudzil noted that the Spitz\u2019s were shocked by this requirement, as they had been advised that installation of a new hydrant could cost upwards of $500,000; they had never been notified about this requirement before; and if applied it would prevent them from rebuilding and moving back to the Palisades.\u00a0 This rule may also apply to other fire rebuilds in the Palisades even though our rebuilds clearly aren\u2019t voluntary.<\/p>\n The Spitz\u2019s have reached out to the Mayor and Councilwoman Park and staff, who are working to resolve the issue.\u00a0 Cudzil remarked on the extreme irony and unfairness of the situation:\u00a0 their property was destroyed in the fire when hydrants weren\u2019t used or were inoperable, yet now, as suffering homeowners, they are being required to install a hydrant at considerable expense, which would prevent them from rebuilding and returning.<\/p>\n Chris Spitz (At-large) further explained the situation and her distress at this development.\u00a0 She noted that they lived in their home on Friends St. for 34 years before the fire, with a hydrant on the corner of the block; no one had ever told them that another hydrant was needed for safety or any other reason.\u00a0 She stated that she and her husband have had good communications with Marian Ensley and CD 11 staff, who are working on a resolution with LAFD and LADWP as soon as possible. She also stressed that she and her husband have asked for two things. 1) assuming another fire hydrant is needed on their block for public safety, that LADWP install the hydrant; and 2) that LAFD be directed to immediately sign off on the Spitz\u2019s permit without requiring them to install the hydrant.\u00a0 Reza Akef (builder and former Board member) interjected that he was in a recent meeting with officials when this topic came up; he noted that officials are aware and concerned.\u00a0 It is believed that this was a case of bureaucracy — an employee merely \u201cchecking the boxes.\u201d\u00a0 Akef is confident that the matter will be resolved soon and that it will be determined that this requirement is inapplicable to Palisades fire rebuilds.<\/p>\n 8.3.4.\u00a0 \u00a0Karen Ridgley (Area Four) announced a Visioning Charette for residents of Palisades bluffs neighborhoods at the PRC\u2019s office on Sunset Blvd, this Saturday, September 27th, 10am-12pm.<\/p>\n 8.3.5. \u00a0\u00a0JoAnna Rodriguez (Area One) reported that the Coastal Commission will be hearing the application for a Coastal permit for the Gladstones redevelopment project on October 8th in Redondo Beach. Residents had received a notice of the meeting and were concerned because the agenda item stated that \u201ctransportation stations\u201d for the Big Blue Bus and Metro buses would be part of the project, raising concerns about possible application of SB 79.\u00a0 Chris Spitz (At-large) wrote to Supervisor Horvath\u2019s staff to inquire about this;\u00a0 Zac Gaidzik (the Supervisor\u2019s Coastal Deputy) replied that his office has alerted Coastal Commission staff that the term \u201ctransportation stations\u201d is a misnomer in the agenda which should be changed to reflect that there will instead be \u201cbus turnaround stops,\u201d which would not implicate SB 79.\u00a0 He explained that the plans include a bus turnaround with stops in the parking lot, which the County and the City of Santa Monica maintain will not trigger SB 79.\u00a0 Spitz remarked that PPCC has long supported a bus turnaround at the Gladstones parking lot, for several reasons; she can provide more information about this to anyone interested.<\/p>\n 8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 From Organizational Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.4.1. \u00a0\u00a0David Card (Palisades Forestry Committee\/PFC) related several warnings and provided information:\u00a0 Do not cut down trees unless you have a permit from the City; PFC is working to plant free street trees, which the City Dept. of Forestry is now providing to residents (contact PFC if you would like a street tree); invasive weeds are sprouting on Potrero Canyon rim properties and are spreading into the Canyon; PFC is working to save historic Eucalyptus trees from being removed in Santa Monica Canyon; PFC thanks PPCC for the recent $75,000 grant to water Palisades street trees; watering of street trees has begun, with water trucks managed and directed by Tracey Price (American Growers) and Valeria Serna (Resilient Palisades).<\/p>\n 8.4.2.\u00a0 \u00a0Donna Vaccarino (PP Historical Society\/PPHS) announced that the PPHS awarded the first Manaugh Legacy Scholarship (in honor of past PPHS President Barbara Manaugh) to Cameron Lovitt, who spearheaded a beautification project at Los Liones and Tramonto Dr. \u2013 her final Eagle Scout project with Troup 223. \u00a0Also, PPHS will host a celebratory rededication of Founders Oak Island from January 12-19, 2026.<\/p>\n 8.4.3.\u00a0 \u00a0Reza Akef (Palisades builder, member of the Malibu-Palisades Chamber of Commerce) noted that the Chamber is sponsoring a Palisades Rebuild Expo at the Santa Monica Women\u2019s Club this Sunday, September 28th, from 2-5pm.\u00a0 Homeowners and businesses affected by the fire are invited.<\/p>\n 8.5.\u00a0\u00a0 From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u> (as available). Contact information:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Espin, LAPD Senior Lead Officer (SLO), Pacific Palisades reported that although crime in down in the Palisades, thefts of building materials and equipment at construction sites are ongoing.\u00a0 Builders\/contractors should be told to lock up equipment and materials to avoid theft.\u00a0 He encouraged residents to report crimes.<\/p>\n 8.5.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Arus Grigoryan, Palisades Field Deputy, CD 11 (Councilwoman Traci Park) \u2013 not present, but was represented in her absence by CD 11 Legislative Deputy Sarah Flaherty, who reported on several matters: \u00a0the status of debris removal and clean-ups in the Palisades; storm drain clearing; the Dog Park (moving forward); Bureau of Street Services assessment of streets (ongoing); and the status of FEMA funding for street repairs and other projects.<\/p>\n 8.5.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Marian Ensley, West Area Representative, Mayor Karen Bass gave updates on the status of AECOM\u2019s work, on the Mayor\u2019s request for the Governor\u2019s veto of SB 79, and on the remediation of Casa Gateway at the corner of Palisades Dr. and Sunset Blvd., where 68 seniors have now been able to return.<\/p>\n 8.5.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Zac Gaidzik, Coastal & Mountains Field Deputy, County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath provided information about the new County After Action Report, which deals with emergency evacuation issues after the Fire, primarily related to Malibu and Sunset Mesa.\u00a0 Additional County After Action Reports will be forthcoming.\u00a0 He also spoke about the Marvin Braude Bike Path restoration, noting that County Public Works representatives would be presenting more information to the Board during the meeting.<\/p>\n 8.5.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Sean Regan, District Representative, Congressman Brad Sherman \u2013 not present.<\/p>\n 8.5.6.\u00a0\u00a0 Sophia Liebman, Field Representative, SD 24 (Sen. Ben Allen) explained that the legislative session has ended, with numerous bills having passed that are now on the Governor\u2019s desk for signing.\u00a0 She noted that SB 749 (regarding mobile home parks) unfortunately died in the Appropriations Committee, but Sen. Allen is looking at ways to reintroduce the bill in the next session (in 2026).<\/p>\n 8.5.7.\u00a0\u00a0 Anthony Avila, Field Representative, AD 42 (Asm. Jacqui Irwin) \u2013 not present.<\/p>\n 8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 From PPCC Advisors<\/u> and Liaisons<\/u> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n x9.\u00a0\u00a0 Reports from PPCC Committees.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n 9.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Bylaws Committee<\/u> (Chris Spitz & Maryam Zar, Co-Chairs).\u00a0 Second Distribution and vote on proposed Bylaws Amendments (second Distribution and Board vote on September 25, 2025; Bylaws, Art. XII.2.B).\u00a0 The following documents were distributed concurrently with the meeting agenda via PPCC email and posted on the PPCC website: 2) Amendments \u201cRedline\u201d: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PPCC-Bylaws-Amend.-Sept.-2025-Redline.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n 3) Amendments \u201cClean\u201d: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PPCC-Bylaws-Amend.-Sept.-2025-Clean.pdf<\/a> Co-Chair Chris Spitz introduced and described each motion in turn, beginning with motion (a) \u2013 motion to add the Malibu-Palisades Chamber of Commerce (Palibu) to Appendix A to the Bylaws.\u00a0 The President noted that Ramis Sadrieh, Palibu Chamber Chair (who could not attend tonight\u2019s meeting), advises that the Palibu Chamber is thrilled to be able to return to the PPCC Board.\u00a0 Co-Chair Spitz briefly explained the background of the Chamber\u2019s prior long history with PPCC and their excitement now about returning to the Board.\u00a0 After an opportunity for discussion, Co-Chair Spitz called for a vote on motion (a), noting that the Bylaws require at least 15 votes [2\/3 of the entire Board, per PPCC bylaws]<\/em> to approve adding a new member to the Board.\u00a0 The President then took a roll call vote of individual voting members.\u00a0 Result<\/u>: 18-0-0; unanimous vote in favor of motion (a).\u00a0 [Note: two voting members arrived after the vote was taken on item 9.1; see the attendees list above.]<\/em><\/p>\n Co-Chair Spitz then explained motion (b) \u2013 motion to remove Westside Waldorf School and to change the name of the YMCA to Lowe Family YMCA on Appendix A to the bylaws.\u00a0 She also explained motion (c) \u2013 motion to add new Standing Rule 15 to Appendix C to the Bylaws \u2013 and read aloud the text of motion (c), further explaining why adding this new Standing Rule was needed.\u00a0 After an opportunity for discussion, a vote was called on each of motions (b) and (c).\u00a0\u00a0Result<\/u>: unanimous in favor of both motions (b) and (c).<\/p>\n 9.2\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Grants Committee<\/u> (Quentin Fleming, Chair).\u00a0 Committee recommendations for PPCC grants; motion for Board approval of the following grants from donations that PPCC has received (see relevant documents and committee reports attached below).<\/em><\/p>\n Taking each grant recommendation one by one, Chair Fleming explained the Committee\u2019s recommendations, noting that the Committee held extensive discussions and carefully reviewed each application, and that the Committee strongly supported each recommended grant. Prior to discussion and vote on each grant, he asked all voting members with conflicts of interest to announce any conflicts and recuse themselves, pursuant to the Conflict of Interest Rules regarding Grants:<\/p>\n (a) Palisades Long Term Recovery Group (Pali LTRG) — $17,500.\u00a0\u00a0 Five voting members with conflicts recused themselves and did not participate in discussion or vote:\u00a0 Lorie Cudzil, John Padden, Jessica Rogers, Carole White, Andrew Wolfberg.\u00a0 After an opportunity for discussion, a vote was called.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 unanimous in favor of the grant (no abstentions).<\/p>\n (b) Lotus Rising LA — $4,000.\u00a0 No voting members identified themselves as having a conflict.\u00a0 Some questions were raised during discussion about the purpose of the grant and the event that the applicant would be holding, what the grant would cover and whether it is needed, to what extent vendors are funding the event, and how the recommended amount was arrived at, which Chair Fleming answered.\u00a0 A vote was then called.\u00a0 Result<\/u>: unanimous in favor of the grant (with three abstentions).<\/p>\n (c) Friends of Marquez (FOM) — $11,833.\u00a0 No voting members identified themselves as having a conflict (the Marquez rep to PPCC, Kaye Steinsapir, did not attend).\u00a0 Some questions were raised during discussion about the need for and cost of the \u201cpole tent,\u201d and whether the tent would be sturdy and\/or permanent, which Chair Fleming answered.\u00a0 A vote was then called.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 unanimous in favor of the grant (no abstentions).<\/p>\n (d) St. Matthew\u2019s School — $25,000.\u00a0 No voting members identified themselves as having a conflict.\u00a0 Some questions were raised during discussion about how the recommended amount was arrived at, which Chair Fleming answered.\u00a0 A vote was then called.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 unanimous in favor of the grant (no abstentions).<\/p>\n (e) Pacific Palisades Baseball Association (PPBA) — $50,000.\u00a0 The President stated that she had a conflict of interest but would not vote (her normal practice at meetings).\u00a0 Some questions were raised during discussion about what the grant covered, how the recommended amount was arrived at, and whether artificial turf would be installed, which Chair Fleming answered.\u00a0 More specifically as to artificial turf and what the requested funding would cover:\u00a0 PPBA\u2019s rep to PPCC Rick McGeagh (an alternate\/non-voting member) explained that no decision had yet been made on artificial turf vs. grass; PPBA is seeking funding not only to restore the fields but to replace destroyed lawnmowers and maintenance equipment, burned out dugouts and sheds, and destroyed equipment containers and equipment used by many different youth sports teams, including baseball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, and flag football.\u00a0 The grass must be partially restored soon because some sports teams are returning to use the fields this fall.\u00a0 The City Recreation and Parks Dept. does not provide any funding for the fields and related structures \/ equipment, which are maintained solely by PPBA. A vote was then called.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 unanimous in favor of the grant (no abstentions).<\/p>\n 9.3. \u00a0\u00a0Rebuild Committee (David Schwarz, Chair). NORC-PPCC community survey update. \u00a0Quentin Fleming explained that the survey went out in a soft launch last week with letters emailed to some residents; the survey is now rolling out via email or texts to the larger community.\u00a0 An individualized link is provided in the letters.\u00a0 Residents are encouraged to take the survey and to check their spam boxes for the emailed letter, which is coming from ppccstudy@norc.org<\/a>.\u00a0 A link to the PPCC message about the survey is on the website homepage.\u00a0 The President asked any residents who haven\u2019t received the letter to write to her to receive a link to the survey.<\/p>\n 9.4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Land Use Committee (LUC \/ Chris Spitz, Chair). Recommendation and motion for Board to support motion in City Council by Councilwoman Park: Council File 25-1083.\u00a0 [Note:\u00a0 the item and vote on the motion was called in Item 11.3, below.]<\/em><\/p>\n 10.\u00a0 \u00a0Old Business<\/strong> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n 11.\u00a0\u00a0 New Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n 11.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Marvin Braude Bike Trail Repair-Santa Monica Canyon Channel Outlet Restoration<\/u>, County Public Works Dept. update, by Kerjon Lee and Yggy Ruiz.\u00a0 A slide show was presented, providing interesting information about the damage from historic 2024 storms to the Bike Trail and the Channel outlet and the current status of repairs and restoration.\u00a0 Completion of repairs and required approvals and permits are expected by the end of 2025.\u00a0 The President thanked Mr. Lee and Mr. Ruiz for their presentation.<\/p>\n 11.2. \u00a0\u00a0Palisades Long Term Recovery Group<\/u> (Pali LTRG \/ https:\/\/paliltrg.org\/), presentation by Jim Cragg.<\/p>\n Mr. Cragg gave an extensive and informative presentation on the formation and work of the new Pali LTRG, which is part of the nationwide \u201cVOAD\u201d network (Voluntary Organizations\u00a0 Assisting in Disasters).\u00a0 He noted that many PPCC members and others on the call are involved with Pali LTRG, which provides wildfire recovery assistance to the community, particularly to vulnerable and\/or at-risk residents, including those without insurance and the elderly.\u00a0 The President thanked Mr. Cragg for his important work and for speaking with PPCC.<\/p>\n [See a recording of the above two presentations at<\/em>\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/-Na1-H5eYp8<\/em><\/a>.]<\/em><\/p>\n 11.3. \u00a0\u00a0Motion to Support Council File 25-1083 (Park) \/ Report Back on Impacts of SB 79<\/u>. Sponsored by the PPCC LUC (see Item 9.4 above).\u00a0 <\/em>\u00a0Chris Spitz, LUC Chair, introduced the motion, read aloud its text, and briefly explained the background.\u00a0 No second was\u00a0 necessary as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member.\u00a0 After an opportunity for discussion, a vote was taken.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 Unanimous in favor of the motion.<\/p>\n 12.\u00a0\u00a0 Adjournment.<\/strong>\u00a0 The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Attachments<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Item 9.1 (Bylaws Committee motions to adopt proposed Bylaws amendments)<\/strong><\/p>\n Motion (a):<\/strong>\u00a0 Add the \u201cMalibu-Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce<\/u>\u201d under the Business & Commerce Category of Appendix A to the Bylaws (Organizations Eligible to Send Representatives) (see proposed addition in Appendix A to Amended Bylaws, p. 20, Redline and Clean Versions linked under item 9.1 above).\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n Motion (b):<\/strong>\u00a0 Delete the \u201cWestside Waldorf School\u201d<\/u> under the Education Category; and change the name of the YMCA to the \u201cLowe Family YMCA<\/u>\u201d under the Recreation Category, of Appendix A to the Bylaws (Organizations Eligible to Send Representatives) (see proposed deletion and name change in Appendix A to Amended Bylaws, p. 20, Redline and Clean Versions linked under item 9.1 above). <\/em><\/p>\n Motion (c):<\/strong>\u00a0 Add new Standing Rule 15<\/u> in Appendix C to the Bylaws, providing authority in the Bylaws for PPCC to make grants or donations from funds donated by third parties to PPCC (see text of proposed SR 15 in Appendix C to Amended Bylaws, p. 27,\u00a0 Redline and Clean Versions linked under item 9.1 above).<\/em><\/p>\n Item 9.2 (Grants Committee motions for Board approval of grants)<\/strong> (a) Pali LTRG: \u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Grant-Recommendation-PaliLTRG.pdf<\/a> Item 11.3 (Motion to support CF 25-1083 (Park) \/ Report Back on Impacts of SB 79; sponsored by the LUC)<\/strong> \u201cPPCC therefore strongly supports the motion in Council File 25-1083 (Park), which calls for a report back on the impacts of SB 79 on the City of Los Angeles, including an analysis of the costs to update the City\u2019s infrastructure and utility systems to support projected density from SB 79, and a confidential report to City Council on potential legal challenges and bases for cost-recovery from the state.\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PPCC-Letter-Gov.-Veto-SB-79.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 The President announced that the letter was submitted and asked Chris Spitz (At-large) to give an update.\u00a0 Spitz reported that both Councilwoman Park and Mayor Bass have also requested the Governor\u2019s veto.\u00a0 As of that evening the Governor hadn\u2019t signed or vetoed the bill.\u00a0 He has until October 12 to do so; if he does neither, the bill will become law.<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PPCC-EC-Letter-Zone-0-Cmtee.pdf<\/a>. The President announced that the letter was submitted and asked Chris Spitz (At-large) to give an update.\u00a0 Spitz reported that the Councilwoman and a group of additional L.A. Councilmembers submitted letters expressing similar concerns about the regulations.\u00a0 The Forestry committee will meet again in the coming months before the regulations are adopted by the end of 2025 and go into effect in January.\u00a0 She does not know whether there will be revisions.\u00a0 Jessica Rogers (PPRA) stated that she attended a subsequent meeting of the Forestry committee, in which it was made clear that the regulations would likely be adopted in their present form.<\/p>\n
\n1) Committee Report:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bylaws-Cmte-Report-Sept.-2025-1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nBoard <\/u>vote on motions by the Bylaws Committee to adopt proposed Bylaws Amendments<\/u>\u00a0(see attached motions<\/em>\u00a0(a), (b) and (c) below).\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Relevant documents \u2013 Conflict of Interest Rules regarding Grants:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Conflict-of-Interest-Rules-Grants.pdf<\/a>
\nApplication Guidelines: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guidelines-for-Grants1.pdf<\/a>
\nCommittee Recommendation Reports (below and continuing on p. 4):<\/p>\n
\n(b) Lotus Rising LA:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Grant-Recommendation-Lotus-Rising.pdf<\/a>
\n(c) FOM:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Grant-Recommendation-FOM.pdf<\/a>
\n(d) St. Matthew\u2019s:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Grant-Recommend.St_.Matthews.pdf<\/a>
\n(e) PPBA:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Grant-RecommendationPPBA.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMotion Text:
\n\u201cPacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) strongly opposes SB 7.\u00a0 We have long expressed our crucial concerns about the serious public safety impacts of housing density mandates, such as those in SB 79, on neighborhoods in the Very High Fire Hazard Safety Zone (all of Pacific Palisades).\u00a0 We further oppose all housing density legislation, such as SB 79, that fails to include a clear funding mechanism to support the resulting impact on infrastructure, public safety and municipal services.<\/p>\n
\nBackground Information \u2013
\nPark Motion:\u00a0 https:\/\/cityclerk.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2025\/25-1083_misc_09-16-25.pdf<\/a>
\nCouncil File: \u00a0https:\/\/cityclerk.lacity.org\/lacityclerkconnect\/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-1083<\/a>
\nPPCC Motion Oppose SB 79:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PPCC-Letter-Oppose-SB-79-R.pdf<\/a>
\nPPCC Motion Oppose Density Legislation without Funding Mechanism:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PPCC-Position-Housing-Density-Funding-.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n