{"id":13564,"date":"2026-02-28T12:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=13564"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:05:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:05:25","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2026-02-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2026-02-12\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2026 \/ 02 \/ 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

Return to 2026 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 12th 2026<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li (late arrival), Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris Spitz, JoAnna Rodriguez, Carole White, Julia Nilsen, Karen Ridgley, Kimberly Bloom, Lorie Cudzil, \u00a0<\/em>Sharon Kilbride, Andrew Wolfberg, John Padden, James Alexakis, Kevin Niles, Rick McGeagh, David Card, Daphne Gronich, Cameron Pfzenmaier (until Steinsapir arrival)\/Kaye Steinsapir (late arrival), Courtney Macker, Donna Vaccarino<\/p>\n

Non-voting Members and Advisors: <\/strong>\u00a0Allison Holdorff, Michael Edlen, Bonnie Burgess, JoAnna Spak, Diana Daniele, Lee Anne Sanderson, Jessica Rogers, Rich Wilken<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 Call to Order and Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission.\u00a0 <\/strong>The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. \u00a0Lorie Cudzil 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 January 22, 2026, were approved as distributed.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings. \u00a0<\/strong>February 26, 2026<\/u><\/em> (topics to be announced); March 5, 2026<\/u><\/em> (special meeting with NORC representatives to discuss NORC Survey, 6pm via Zoom).<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>The President read the Report in the Treasurer\u2019s absence:
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TOTAL FUNDS: $462,431.79<\/p>\n

US Bank balance: $41,140.04 (5K of that amount is a donation earmarked for March event)<\/p>\n

\u2014 most recent notable activity is payment of $2,545.00 for Newswire to publicize survey results<\/p>\n

Schwab account: $421,291.75<\/p>\n

\u2014 most recent notable activity is payment of $5,000 grant to Temescal mural project; $100,000.00 donation from FireAid<\/p>\n

\u2014 FYI: total dividends and interest earned in 2025: $9,658.44; dividends and interest earned in January 2026: $951.45<\/p>\n

[Note:\u00a0 Item 11.1 (UCLA Evacuation Survey Presentation) was called following Item 6 above, and Item 9.1 (3 Chairs Committee Report) was called following item 11.1 and before Item 7, Public Comment.]
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\n7.\u00a0 \u00a0 General Public Comment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Haldis Toppel<\/span> (resident) encouraged residents to consult with tax advisors to obtain all the benefits to which they are entitled under the complicated rules.\u00a0 Maryam Zar (Chair Emeritus) noted that the County Assessor will be at the PRC on February 28 to answer property tax questions.<\/p>\n

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

8.1.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Update: Permit fee waivers \u2013 unanimous approval by City Council on February 3, 2026. \u00a0The President remarked on the City Council\u2019s decision and thanked Councilwoman Park for bringing this forward.<\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0Formation of new PPCC Emergency Preparedness Committee (members TBA at the meeting). The President announced that she has formed this new committee, with the following members:\u00a0 Cindi Young, Chair; Elissa Ashwood, Patric Cohen, Lou Kamer, Kambiz Kamdar, Josie Tong, Hank Wright, members.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0E.C.-Approved Letter Supporting Streetscape Improvements along Sunset in the village:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PPCC-Letter-Village-Streetscape-Improvements.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 The President noted that the letter is based on PPCC\u2019s prior request of Caruso to harmonize the Village streetscape; the proposed improvements will harmonize and beautify the Village area.<\/p>\n

8.1.4.\u00a0 \u00a0Letter to PPCC from LAFD Chief Moore, January 29, 2026:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PPCC-Letter.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 The President noted that Chief Moore has sent us this explanatory letter.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0 \u00a0Community Renewal Celebration, March 22, 2026 \u2013 Request Board approval of $5,000 PPCC event sponsorship contribution; press release:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Community-Celebration-2026-PressR1.pdf<\/a>. The President spoke about the events being planned for the Celebration at Pali High, to take place on March22 at 3pm. PPCC is helping to sponsor the event along with many other Palisades organizations. She asked if the Board had any objection to making a sponsorship contribution of $5,000 toward the event; there were no objections, and the President deemed the request approved.
\n8.1.6.\u00a0 [New] Voter Registration FAQ.\u00a0 The President encouraged all eligible residents to register to vote in the upcoming election and noted that an FAQ for displaced fire victims, from the County Registrar, is linked on our website.<\/p>\n

8.1.7.\u00a0 [New] Website Committee.\u00a0 The President has appointed a new committee to work on development of a new PPCC website, which is over 10 years old and needs updating.\u00a0 The members are herself, VP Quentin Fleming and At-large rep Chris Spitz.<\/p>\n

8.1.8.\u00a0\u00a0 [New] Appointment of Dave Card to Infrastructure Committee.\u00a0 The President confirmed that she has appointed Dave Card as a member of the Infrastructure Committee.<\/p>\n

8.1.9.\u00a0\u00a0 [New] Jimmy Dunne Seniors Club Valentine\u2019s Day Dinner, February 13th\u00a0 The President announced that this special event will take place on Friday at the American Legion and promises to be a wonderful evening, with a concert, dinner and wine, all for only $55.\u00a0 Those who want more information should contact her.<\/p>\n

8.1.10.\u00a0\u00a0 [New] Letter from Horvath \u2013 SB 79 and Gladstones project.\u00a0 The President advised that we have received a letter from Supervisor Horvath regarding SB 79 and the Gladstones project, which we will post on our website and distribute via PPCC Mailchimp
\n[See https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PPCC-Letter.pdf<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

8.1.11.\u00a0 \u00a0[New] YMCA Brunchin\u2019 event for dads and kids.\u00a0 The President reported that this fun event sponsored by the Lowe Family YMCA will feature games and food; it will take place on February 28th at Simon Meadow.<\/p>\n

8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 From Officers\/Chair Emeritus<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Maryam Zar (Chair Emeritus) provided information on upcoming events:\u00a0 Friday 2\/13: LA County Registrar to be present at the PRC to answer questions about voter registration from 10am-2pm and every other Friday thereafter; Sunday, 2\/22: the Palibu Chamber will host a Palisades Recovery Expo from 11am-2pm; Saturday, 2\/28: the County Assessor will be present at the PRC to answer questions and provide information about property taxes from 9:30-11am.<\/p>\n

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

8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (At-large) announced that the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) will host a Candidates Forum with all candidates for CD 11, on Sunday, March 1st, from 1-3 pm at First Lutheran Church of Venice, 815 Venice Blvd.\u00a0 More information to come.\u00a0 All are invited.<\/p>\n

8.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Lorie Cudzil (Area Six) reported on disturbing incidents at CVS involving groups of teens believed to be Pali High Students stealing items and taunting adults who seek to intervene and stop the behavior.\u00a0 She introduced Joe Ramirez, Commander of the American Legion Post 283, who spoke about his recent observation of the activity and interactions with the rude students as he was attempting to stop the behavior, as well as his successful efforts to engage with the Pali High Dean of Students and the CVS store manager to work on solutions to the problem.\u00a0 He stressed that this behavior cannot be tolerated in our community.\u00a0 His remarks were well-received by meeting attendees, who thanked him for his efforts.<\/p>\n

8.3.3.\u00a0 \u00a0Sharon Kilbride (Area Seven) followed up on her previous reports about flaws with the beach bike path:\u00a0 the problem involving the bike path running into the walking path at end of the tunnel under PCH has been rectified; the problem with the slope at the end of the tunnel (which could lead to mudslides in heavy rains) has not been corrected.<\/p>\n

8.3.4.\u00a0\u00a0 JoAnna Rodriquez (Area One) noted that film shoots on Tranquilo have occurred without proper advance notice to residents.\u00a0 This has led to parking issues which have adversely impacted the neighborhood.\u00a0 She also noted that there have been multiple burglaries in the area. \u00a0Joannna Spak (Area One 2nd Alternate) followed up about a series of burglaries in vacant homes in Castellammare.\u00a0 LAPD and private security companies worked together on the issue and suspects have been arrested.<\/p>\n

8.5.\u00a0\u00a0 From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u> (as available). Contact information: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8.5.1. \u00a0\u00a0Brian Espin, LAPD Senior Lead Officer (SLO) for Pacific Palisades, announced that there have been 20 reported crimes in the Palisades since January.\u00a0 LAPD engaged in a productive partnership with private security regarding the Castellammare burglaries, which resulted in 3 members of the burglary crew being taken into custody.\u00a0 He noted that the Genesis golf tournament is next week and the community should plan for increased traffic in the area.\u00a0 He acknowledged that CVS is working with Pali High officials, LAPD and school police on preventative measures to curb illegal and\/or disruptive student behavior at CVS.\u00a0 Officer Espin also spoke about the arrest of a suspect in the theft of one of the Torah scrolls at Chabad of the Palisades, and he addressed a question from Carole White (Area Two Rep) about burnt cars along Palisades Dr.<\/p>\n

8.5.2. \u00a0\u00a0Arus Grigoryan, Palisades Field Deputy, CD 11 (Councilwoman Traci Park), reported as follows:<\/p>\n