{"id":13585,"date":"2026-03-27T20:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=13585"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:34:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:34:41","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2026-02-26","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2026-02-26\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2026 \/ 02 \/ 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 26th 2026<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar (partial attendance), Chris Spitz, JoAnna Rodriguez, Carole White, Robert Trinkeller, Karen Ridgley, Kimberly Bloom, Lorie Cudzil, \u00a0<\/em>Sharon Kilbride, Andrew Wolfberg, John Padden, Valeria Serna, Kevin Niles, Rick McGeagh, David Card, Donna Vaccarino (partial attendance), Daphne Gronich, Alley Michaelson, Courtney Macker<\/p>\n

Non-voting Members and Advisors: \u00a0<\/strong>Cindi Young, Michael Edlen, James Alexakis, Jim Kirtley, Ella Nozar<\/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. \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 February 12, 2026, were approved, with one correction in item 8.5.1:\u00a0 Carole White \u2013 change identification to Area Two Representative.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings. \u00a0<\/strong>March 5, 2026<\/u><\/em> (special meeting with NORC representatives to discuss NORC Survey, 6pm via Zoom); March 12, 2026<\/u><\/em> (LADWP presentation on undergrounding of utilities and other infrastructure matters).<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>The Treasurer\u2019s report was as follows:
\n<\/strong>US Bank balance: \u00a0$41,183.04<\/strong><\/p>\n

Note that funds are being collected for the March Celebration event (update at later time), so the US Bank account total is in flux.
\nSchwab account:\u00a0$421,291.9<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0General Public Comment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reza Akef<\/u> (Palisades builder) announced that the Pali LTRG will hold a special event on March 8, 2026, from 2-4pm at the American Legion, entitled \u201cSafeguarding Your Rebuild.\u201d\u00a0 He will speak.<\/p>\n

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

8.1.1. \u00a0Letter & Resolution regarding LADWP Master Infrastructure Plan for the Palisades: letter:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PPCC-Letter-Master-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf<\/a>; resolution:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PPCC-Resolution-re-LADWP-MIP.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

The President explained that our letter and Resolution were sent and encouraged members to review.<\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0Letter regarding Sober Living Density regulations:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PPCC-Letter-Re-Sober-Living-Density.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 The President announced that our letter was sent.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0Update:\u00a0 AECOM Reports: CD11 Town Hall to discuss the Reports on March 2, 5:30-6:30pm via Zoom; Register to obtain login link at:
\nhttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfth0ty8LsZCSZZ6jR6d3T8RWmt5-6–J5t3zRX0jDFjQlkow\/viewform<\/a>.
\nThe President provided information about this CD 11 Town Hall.<\/p>\n

8.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0 WRAC CD 11 Candidates Forum, with CW Traci Park, Faizah Malik and Jeremy Wineberg, Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1-3pm, First Lutheran Church of Venice, 815 Venice Blvd. \u00a0The President encouraged Palisadians to attend this important forum.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Voter registration reminder.\u00a0 FAQ re voters displaced by the fire on PPCC website:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Voter-Reg-Displaced-Wildfires-FAQ-PRC.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 The President encouraged Palisadians to make sure they are registered to vote in CD 11, if eligible.<\/p>\n

8.1.6.\u00a0 \u00a0New PPCC Website.\u00a0 Board approval requested: Website Committee (Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Chris Spitz) to decide on website development and design, cost not to exceed $15,000.\u00a0 The President explained that our current website host and advisor, Ken Kohn of Miracle Data, is working on a template of a possible new website design, which is desperately needed as our website is out of date and overloaded with data (there are more than 400 pages of data).\u00a0 She asked whether there were any objections to allowing the Committee to proceed with website development and design, with the cost not to exceed $15,000.\u00a0 There were no objections and the request was deemed approved.<\/p>\n

8.1.7.\u00a0 \u00a0Update:\u00a0 Possible new PPCC Committees or Advisory Task Forces to be formed in connection with the recovery.\u00a0 The President had no update on this item.<\/p>\n

8.1.8. \u00a0\u00a0Update:\u00a0 Community Renewal Celebration, March 22, 2026: https:\/\/www.palirenewal.com\/<\/a>. The<\/p>\n

President announced the new 3pm start time and noted that the Celebration website has a great deal of information about the event.\u00a0 She encouraged everyone to attend.<\/p>\n

8.1.9.\u00a0 \u00a0Special PPCC Meeting March 5, 2026:\u00a0 NORC representatives to discuss the survey results and methodology.\u00a0 This meeting will take place at 6pm on March 5, 2026, with Quentin Fleming moderating.<\/p>\n

8.1.10.\u00a0 \u00a0[New] PPCC Bylaws Committee Member addition.\u00a0 The President announced appointment of Daphne Gronich to the Bylaws Committee.<\/p>\n

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

8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Maryam Zar (Chair Emeritus) provided information about upcoming PRC events, including sessions with the County Assessor.<\/p>\n

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

8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (At-large) encouraged everyone to attend the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) CD 11 Candidates Forum with all candidates Councilwoman Traci Park, attorney Faizah Malik and Palisadian Jeremy Wineberg, on Sunday, March 1st, from 1-3 pm at First Lutheran Church of Venice, 815 Venice Blvd.\u00a0 Doors will open at 1pm.\u00a0 The forum will be streamed at the Church YouTube account.<\/p>\n

8.3.2.\u00a0\u00a0 JoAnna Rodriguez (Area One) spoke about ongoing negative impacts of filming in the Castellammare neighborhood and also remarked on the Tramonto slide status.<\/p>\n

8.3.3.\u00a0 \u00a0Sharon Kilbride (Area Seven) provided information about repairs due to broken concrete from flooding in the Santa Monica Canyon channel; about a fallen tree in the area; and about clearance of sand that had covered the entire bike path at the mouth of the C anyon.<\/p>\n

8.3.4.\u00a0 \u00a0Karen Ridgley (Area Four) mentioned attending a recent C-PAB meeting at which the LAPD drone program and FLOCK cameras were discussed.<\/p>\n

8.3.5.\u00a0 \u00a0Andrew Wolfberg (Area Eight) gave an update on the recent PGA tour golf \u201cGenesis Open\u201d tournament at the Riviera Country Club.\u00a0 He also noted residents\u2019 concerns about traffic impacts from future \u201cone-off\u201d events such as the 2028 Olympics golf competition to be held at the Riviera.<\/p>\n

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

8.4.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Rick McGeagh (PPBA) explained that the PP Park Advisory Board has approved Steadfast LA proceeding with rebuilding of the Recreation Center.<\/p>\n

8.4.2.\u00a0 Jim Kirtley (alternate, YMCA) announced several YMCA upcoming events, including the \u201cBrunchin\u201d event with dads and kids at Simon Meadow on February 28th, YMCA Teen Advisory Council meetings and a handball class.<\/p>\n

8.4.3.\u00a0 Donna Vaccarino (PP Historical Society) remarked on the success of their commemorative event at Founders\u2019 Oak Island in January 2026, and the fact that the PPHS newsletter was recently sent.<\/p>\n

8.5.\u00a0\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, reported on the status of FLOCK license plate reader cameras, noting that there are over 50 cameras installed in various locations in the Palisades.\u00a0 He also reported briefly on four burglaries, explaining that there had been a small but steady increase between January and February 2026.\u00a0 There were no major issues with the recent Genesis Invitational Tournament.<\/p>\n

8.5.2. \u00a0\u00a0Arus Grigoryan, Palisades Field Deputy, CD 11 (Councilwoman Traci Park), gave an extensive report about numerous matters:<\/p>\n