{"id":13643,"date":"2026-04-26T13:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T13:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=13643"},"modified":"2026-04-26T21:04:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T21:04:46","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2026-04-09","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2026-04-09\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2026 \/ 04 \/ 09"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

MINUTES FROM APRIL 9th 2026<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Carole White, Bonnie Burgess, Karen Ridgley, Allison Holdorff, Lorie Cudzil, \u00a0<\/em>Sharon Kilbride, Andrew Wolfberg, Valeria Serna, Kevin Niles, Rick McGeagh, David Card, Harris Smith, Daphne Gronich, Kaye Steinsapir<\/p>\n

Non-voting Members and Advisors: \u00a0<\/strong>Lee Anne Sanderson, Kambiz Kamdar, Cindy Simon, Ben Einbinder, Michael Edlen, Marc Gordonson, Kim Millimaki-Gorry, 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 6:00 p.m. \u00a0Allison Holdorff 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 March 26, 2026, were approved.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings. \u00a0<\/strong>April 23, 2026<\/u><\/em> (1st Distribution of proposed Bylaws amendments; LADWP presentation on Palisades water infrastructure); May 14, 2026<\/u><\/em> (Nominating Committee presents nominees for officer positions; Board nominations open; 2nd istribution and vote on proposed Bylaws amendments).<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>The Treasurer\u2019s report was as follows:
\n<\/strong>US Bank balance: \u00a0\u00a0$57,146.70
\nSchwab account:\u00a0 \u00a0 $397,952.92
\nTotal in accounts:\u00a0 $455,099.62<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0General Public Comment.\u00a0 <\/strong>The President announced that decorum and civility are required during public comment and at all times when speaking during the meeting.<\/p>\n

7.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Sue Pascoe<\/u> (resident, CTN) advised that a tree stump at 800 Radcliffe is a potential hazard, with teens observed walking in the street around or near the stump.\u00a0 It was suggested that 3-1-1 should be called.<\/p>\n

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

8.1.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Appointment of Nominating Committee to nominate candidates for PPCC officer positions for the 2026-27 term, beginning 7\/1\/26.\u00a0 Process:\u00a0 Committee presents its nominations and nominations open from the Board on 5\/14\/26; Board nominations close on 5\/28\/26; candidates forum (if needed) and election of PPCC officers take place on 6\/13\/26 (PPCC Bylaws, Art. VII). The President announced the Committee members: \u00a0Lorie Cudzil, Chair; Jim Kirtley, Rick McGeagh, Chris Spitz, Kaye Steinsapir.<\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Recap:\u00a0 Community Renewal Celebration 3\/22\/26.\u00a0 The President remarked that the event was wonderful and asked Allison Holdorff to give a recap.\u00a0 Ms. Holdorff\u00a0 agreed that the event was a tremendous success, with nearly\u00a0 2,000 attendees, arts and crafts, friends, food and music \u2013 including the guitarist for the Doors, Robby Krieger, who went to Pali High as a teen and returned with a backup band to provide a much-enjoyed performance of the Doors\u2019 famous hit songs.\u00a0 Daphne Gronich also spoke, and she and Ms. Holdorff thanked the many community volunteers who helped produce the Celebration.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Update:\u00a0 Status of Advisory Task Forces (ATFs).\u00a0 The ATFs are ongoing and volunteers continue to be invited to participate.\u00a0 More information can be found at www.pali411.com.<\/p>\n

8.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Update:\u00a0 Status of new proposed PPCC website.\u00a0\u00a0 The website committee (the President, Vice-President and Chris Spitz) have been working with Ken Kohn of Miracle Data on the website content and design; they hope to have a more extensive update soon.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Update:\u00a0 ACE Building Materials Yard operations:\u00a0 permit amended to provide for a 6 a.m. starting hour. The President confirmed the change in the start time to 6 a.m. daily.<\/p>\n

8.1.6.\u00a0\u00a0 Update:\u00a0 Status of Palisades Bowl mobile home park.\u00a0 The President asked resident Jon Brown to speak.\u00a0 Mr. Brown heads the new Palisades Bowl Community Group.\u00a0 He spoke about the property being put up for sale, the residents\u2019 desire to return home, and about a town hall that was held last week with government officials who support the residents\u00a0 but were unable to offer solutions. \u00a0The residents would like to retain legal counsel; contact Jon Brown through the President if you can recommend an attorney.<\/p>\n

8.1.7.\u00a0 \u00a0[New] Water restoration project on Sunset at Las Casas.\u00a0 LADWP is undertaking a mainline replacement project on Sunset Blvd. between Bienveneda and Las Casas from May through August. There will be several street closures.<\/p>\n

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

8.2.1.\u00a0 Quentin Fleming (Vice-President).\u00a0 Status of PPCC-NORC Survey follow-up.\u00a0 The Vice-President reported that NORC has been requested to do the follow-up to the Survey.\u00a0 Preliminary work is needed and the follow-up Survey is expected to be ready to launch in 4-6 weeks.<\/p>\n

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

8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Sharon Kilbride (Area Seven Representative) spoke about three matters:\u00a0 1) Responding to a report by an individual who uses the 4th St. Stairs in Santa Monica Canyon about a fire hazard with overgrown brush, Arus Grigoryan of CD 11 was able to get the Conservation Corps to come out, cut back the brush and clear the debris; 2) a huge public safety hazard involving debris from a large encampment underneath Gladstones Restaurant was discovered; Ms. Kilbride has spoken with the manager and the trash has been cleared; 3) she also became aware of a \u201cyouth rehabilitation\u201d facility in a home at 914 Las Pulgas, where neighbors are concerned about potential impacts; CD 11 is aware and is monitoring.\u00a0 Chris Spitz (At-large) noted PPCC\u2019s past concerns with such group homes and explained that under state law, group homes of 6 or fewer residents are permitted.<\/p>\n

8.3.2.\u00a0 \u00a0Michael Edlen (At-large 1st Alternate) expressed concern about blocked roadways in the Alphabet Streets due to construction vehicles.\u00a0 Reza Akef (Palisades builder; Chair, PPCC Infrastructure Committee) noted the need to achieve a balance between open ingress and egress and expeditious construction.<\/p>\n

8.3.3.\u00a0 \u00a0Bonnie Burgess (Area Three 2nd Alternate) reported that there is a massive water leak from a pipe in Marquez Knolls, near Bollinger and Edgar.\u00a0 The water is pouring down and causing a \u201clake\u201d on Sunset.\u00a0 She was advised to contact Arus Grigoryan for assistance.<\/p>\n

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

8.4.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Rick McGeagh (PPBA) reported that the Pacific Palisades Park Board will meet at 7pm on Thursday, April 16 at the small gym.<\/p>\n

8.4.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Dave Card (PFC) noted that there will be a Fire Safe workshop on Sunday, April 12 from 2-5pm at Calvary Church.<\/p>\n

8.4.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Valeria Serna (Resilient Palisades) announced an Earth Day event and Veg Fest to take place on Sunday, April 19, at the Village Green.<\/p>\n

8.4.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Daphne Gronich (PAPA) reported that PAPA is working on the return of the 4th of July Parade and events to Pacific Palisades.<\/p>\n

8.4.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Jim Kirtley (Lowe Family YMCA) stated that the Y is sponsoring family fun night events for the next three Friday nights at Simon Meadow; a Teen Council is also forming.<\/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, advised that the Palisades had one reported crime since his last report.\u00a0 There have been more debris dumps at vacant lots; he encouraged owners to install gates across driveways to prevent dumping and noted that dumping should be reported to 3-1-1.\u00a0 SLO Espin also spoke about vandalism involving graffiti placed on portions of fencing near the entrance of a vacant property on Friends St. in the Via bluffs; Councilwoman Park was about to have City workers come out and the graffiti was removed.\u00a0 There was no indication of gang involvement and\u00a0 the perpetrators are unknown.<\/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