{"id":14286,"date":"2026-09-30T19:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T19:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=14286"},"modified":"2026-10-01T16:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:01:44","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2026-09-10","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2026-09-10\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2026 \/ 09 \/ 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 10th 2026<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Allison Holdorff Polhill, Reza Akef, Daphne Gronich, Caroline Nick, Sue Kohl (partial attendance),<\/em> Chris Spitz, Cindi Young, Diana Daniele,* Robert Trinkeller,* Karen Ridgley, Kimberly Bloom, Lorie Cudzil, Sharon Kilbride, Andrew Wolfberg, Valeria Serna, Kevin Niles, Courtney Macker, Fay Vahdani,* Rich Wilken,* Matthew Rodman, Rick McGeagh (*voting alternate); <\/em>Irene Pazirandeh also in attendance (temporary voting alternate appointed per PPCC Standing Rule 16)<\/em><\/p>\n

Non-voting Members and Advisors:\u00a0 <\/strong>Joanna Spak, Michael Edlen, Bonnie Burgess, Warren Jacob, Ben Einbinder, Marc Gordonson, Kim Millimaki-Gory, Darragh Danton, James Alexakis, Jim Kirtley, Aileen Haugh, May Sung, Beth Holden-Garland\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0Call to Order and Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. <\/strong>The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. \u00a0Caroline Nick read the Mission Statement. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0Introductions \/ Roll Call. <\/strong>The Presiding Officer introduced the members and called the roll.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 \u00a0Certification of Quorum. <\/strong>The Presiding Officer certified quorum.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 \u00a0Approval of Minutes. <\/strong>The minutes of August 13, 2026, were approved.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 \u00a0Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings. <\/strong>Sept. 24, 2026<\/u><\/em> (last meeting of term for organizational members; 3 Chairs Committee nominations and Board election of Alternate Area & At-large representatives; PRIDE presentation on parkway improvements \/ La Cruz & Sunset Blvd.; PPCC Evacuation ATF & City officials presentation on status of Evacuation Planning ; tentative<\/em> guest speaker Crystal Lee, City Engineer.\u00a0 October 8, 2026<\/u><\/em> (first meeting of term for elected Area & At Large representatives and appointed organizational representatives; Resilient Palisades presentation; proposed Palisades concrete \u201cbatch plant\u201d presentation); other topics to be announced.<\/em><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 \u00a0Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The Treasurer reported that she has been working on reconciling the accounts.\u00a0 As of the meeting date, the account balances were as follows:<\/p>\n

US Bank:\u00a0 $ \u00a028,734.90<\/p>\n

Schwab:\u00a0 $322,443.14<\/p>\n

Total of both accounts:\u00a0 $385,497.96<\/p>\n

The accounts balance and PPCC are reconciled.\u00a0 She also reported on an outstanding uncleared payment to NORC of $35,000, with a remaining balance due NORC through the end of the survey including its final report of $71,500.\u00a0 There are additional restricted funds of around $8,500. Accounting for all the above, there is an outstanding balance of $270,928.04 for all upcoming PPCC needs, including payments for unbilled work\/services, such as website and online election systems provided by tech vendor Miracle Data.<\/p>\n

The Treasurer is reviewing all current invoices from Zoom and others and annual expenditures to confirm an overall budget of set and anticipated expenses for the upcoming fiscal year starting 10\/1\/26, including insurance, Zoom, Mailchimp, accounting services and other fees. She will also be reviewing past grants funds received by PPCC, to confirm whether any of the funds balance include amounts whose spending and allocation must be restricted per the terms of their grants, such as the communications related to funds received from the Department of Angels\/CCF.\u00a0 She will report on this as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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

7.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Fati Adeli<\/u> (resident) announced that the Longest Table event will return this year on Sunday, October 4, from 12n \u2013 2pm on Pampas Ricas Blvd. in the Huntington.\u00a0 All are invited.<\/p>\n

7.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Liz Tulasi<\/u> (a representative of ACTUM) remarked briefly on the temporary pole top distributing station planned for Sunset Blvd. [item 9.3 below].<\/em> She stated that her firm represents the law firm for the property owner who has brought a lawsuit against the City and LADWP opposing the project.\u00a0 She acknowledged that the project site would be on Sunset Blvd. and Marquez Pl.\u00a0 It was clarified that the matter was on the agenda for an announcement only; no discussion and no action would be taken on the matter at this meeting. \u00a0Infrastructure Committee Chair Reza Akef noted that Ms. Tulasi is welcome to attend an upcoming committee meeting to provide information.<\/p>\n

<\/u>8.\u00a0 \u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.
\n<\/strong>
\n8.1.\u00a0 From the Chair\/Presiding Officer<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.1.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Letter to Governor Newsom re AB 1847 (extension of mortgage forbearance):
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PPCC-Letter-Gov.-AB-1847.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0 The President explained that the letter was sent.\u00a0 She thanked resident Rachel Jonas who was instrumental in leading a campaign to obtain passage of this important bill.<\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0\u00a0 New committee appointments:
\nLorie Cudzil, Sue Kohl \u2013\u00a0 added to Land Use Committee
\nDaphne Gronich, Caroline Nick \u2013 added to Grants Committee<\/p>\n

Sue Kohl, Dave Card, Chris Spitz \u2013 Three Chairs Committee (committee of three past PPCC Chairs \/ Presidents, required to review applications for alternate positions and present nominations to the Board, per Bylaws Art. VIII.1.C & D); see item 9.2 below. <\/em>The President announced all the appointments.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Update: PPCC-NORC Follow-Up Community Survey; all Palisades residents are encouraged to take the Follow-Up Survey.\u00a0 The President made the announcement about the Survey.<\/p>\n

8.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Virtual Emergency Preparedness Town Hall (sponsor: Mayor\u2019s office) \u2013 September 24, 5pm. The President made the announcement about the Town Hall.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Looking ahead:\u00a0 Annual PPCC Awards Event \/ Holiday Gala:\u00a0 December 10, 2026 (more details about the nomination process, awards committees and event venue to be announced at upcoming meetings).\u00a0 The President made the announcement about the 2026 Awards Event.<\/p>\n

8.1.6.\u00a0\u00a0 CRCC and ATF reports.\u00a0 The President provided information about the CRCC\u2019s regular weekly meetings with government officials (Tuesdays at 10am) and described the work of the ATFs.<\/p>\n

8.1.7.\u00a0\u00a0 Communications.\u00a0 The President noted that the Community Connections and Communications ATFs will be merging and will effectively act as a media advisory ATF for PPCC.<\/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\u00a0 Sharon Kilbride (Area Seven) provided information about concrete lining the channel, which broke apart during recent rainstorms and moved down the channel toward the beach. LA County Public Works is aware; she is hopeful that the area will be cleared before the next rain.<\/p>\n

8.3.2. \u00a0\u00a0Lorie Cudzil (Area Six) noted that some residents have expressed concern about construction workers doing work outside of allowed hours and making noise that disturbs homeowners who have returned to standing homes. She asked that contractors be reminded of construction hours.<\/p>\n

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

8.4.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Jim Kirtley (Lowe Family YMCA) announced three upcoming events:\u00a0 September 26:\u00a0 Back to School Bash at Simon Meadow, 11:30am-4pm; October 1: the Y Pumpkin Patch opens at Simon Meadow; October 17:\u00a0 Community Picnic at Simon Meadow.<\/p>\n

8.4.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Valeria Serna (Resilient Palisades) reminded everyone of the Power Up Palisades (PUP) event on September 13 , 2-6pm at the Pali Hub on La Cruz Dr.<\/p>\n

8.4.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Fay Vahdani (Palibu Chamber) announced two upcoming events:\u00a0 September 24: Sunset Mixer at Mastro\u2019s; October 11: Recovery Expo\u00a0 on La Cruz Dr., 11am-3pm.<\/p>\n

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

8.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Espin, LAPD Senior Lead Officer (SLO), Pacific Palisades, was called away on another assignment. LAPD Capt. III Richard Gabaldon, Commanding Officer, West LA Division, reported in SLO Espin\u2019s absence on the status of the \u201cbasic car\u201d assigned to Pacific Palisades. Officers are instructed that the car must not leave the Palisades area unless they receive a \u201cpriority\u201d service call from the watch commander that they must leave to assist with another incident in the A1 area.<\/p>\n

8.5.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Arus Grigoryan, CD 11 Area Director (Pacific Palisades), Councilwoman Traci Park, reported on ongoing remediation work and additional topics, including:\u00a0 the Emergency Preparedness Town Hall on September 24, hosted by the Mayor\u2019s office; LA Sanitation\u2019s cleaning of the large Palisades Debris Basin #69; the availability of sandbags at LAFD Station 19 for use during storms; \u00a0the status of the \u201cSurplus Land\u201d matter (committee meeting not yet scheduled); the status of the Tramonto development project EIR (action on the matter is not expected for at least a year); ongoing Caltrans test drilling in the Tramonto slide area; and the status of Zone 0 (Sarah Flaherty of CD 11 has more information).\u00a0 She also announced that she has been promoted to Area Director for the Palisades (but will still be working with us); and she introduced the\u00a0new CD 11 Palisades\/Brentwood Deputy Amir Ebtehadj<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(a Pali High grad and\u00a0former PPCC Youth Advisor), who noted that there will be a neighborhood clean-up in the Huntington on September 26 from 9-11 am.\u00a0 The Board and audience welcomed Amir and expressed congratulations and thanks to Arus for her dedication to Pacific Palisades.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.5.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Marian Ensley, Deputy Director, Recovery & Community Engagement, Mayor Karen Bass \u2013 not present.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.5.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Zac Gaidzik, West\/Metro LA Field Deputy, County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, spoke about the Los Angeles County lawsuit against State Farm Insurance, and provided information about County measures on storm preparedness.\u00a0 He also announced a virtual Town Hall on El Nino preparedness, hosted by the Supervisor, to take place on September 28.<\/p>\n

8.5.5.\u00a0\u00a0 Sean Regan, District Representative, Congressman Brad Sherman \u2013 not present.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.5.6.\u00a0\u00a0 Sophia Liebman, Field Representative, SD 24 (Sen. Ben Allen) provided information about bills that have passed the legislature, focusing on AB 1642 and AB 1795 \u2013 she explained that these bills have been coordinated.\u00a0 She also reported on the status of the Zone 0 regulations (withdrawn from required review by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) to address technical fixes).<\/p>\n

8.5.7.\u00a0\u00a0 Anthony Avila, Field Representative, AD 42 (Asm. Jacqui Irwin) \u2013 present but no report.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 From PPCC Advisors and Liaisons<\/u> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 \u00a0Reports from PPCC Committees. <\/strong>Committee information: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/committees\/<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

9.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Election Committee<\/u> (Chair Caroline Nick). Committee update.\u00a0 Chair Nick announced the newly elected representatives as follows:<\/p>\n

Area One:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bart Young<\/p>\n

Area Two:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kambiz Kamdar<\/p>\n

Area Three:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Elissa Ashwood<\/p>\n

Area Four:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rebecca Lobl<\/p>\n

Area Five:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May Sung<\/p>\n

Area Six:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lorie Cudzil<\/p>\n

Area Seven:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sharon Kilbride<\/p>\n

Area Eight:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andrew Wolfberg<\/p>\n

At-large:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chris Spitz<\/p>\n

She explained that that there were 720 total voters and the Committee was encouraged by the engagement, especially with the three contested races.\u00a0 The Committee is continuing to review the data and more information on the results will be forthcoming.\u00a0 The President thanked the Committee for its work in presiding over the successful election.<\/p>\n

9.2.\u00a0\u00a0 Three Chairs Committee<\/u> (Sue Kohl, Chair; members Dave Card, Chris Spitz \u2013 all past Chairs \/ Presidents):\u00a0 Report on Alternates Application process; applications due by 5pm September 19. Alternates Application Notice: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PPCC-Alts.-App.-Notice-2026.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Committee member Chris Spitz gave a brief report on the application, nomination and election process, noting that the alternates will be nominated by the Committee and elected by the Board at the September 24th PPCC meeting.<\/p>\n

9.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Infrastructure Committee<\/u> (IC\/Reza Akef, Chair) \u2013 Update:\u00a0 Status of temporary Pole Top Distributing Station (TPTDS), proposed by LADWP for Sunset Blvd. & Marquez Pl.
\nSummary:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Summary-TPTDS.pdf<\/a>\u00a0 Chair Akef gave a brief report and expanded on information in the summary about the TPTDS; he also provided an update on the IC\u2019s work with LADWP.<\/p>\n

9.4.\u00a0\u00a0 Land Use Committee<\/u> (LUC\/Chris Spitz, Chair) \u2013 Update: Surplus Land Act matter.
\nSummary: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Surplus-Land-LUC-SummaryR.pdf<\/a>
\nExcel Parcel List: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/palisades-surplus-parcels-summary.pdf<\/a>
\n(Documents linked above for information only <\/em>at this stage.)\u00a0 Chair Spitz briefly described the status of the Surplus Land matter and encouraged everyone to read the Summary and review the spreadsheet \/ list of parcels which were both linked in the Agenda.\u00a0 The LUC will monitor.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 \u00a0Old Business<\/strong> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0 \u00a0New Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11.1.\u00a0\u00a0 Draft PPCC Two Year Strategic Plan<\/u>, proposed by the Executive Committee.\u00a0 Motion by the Executive Committee for Board adoption of the proposed Plan.\u00a0 Draft Plan:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPCC-EC-StrategicPlan-DRAFT-A.pdf<\/a>\u00a0 No second was necessary because the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member.\u00a0 The President explained the purpose and goals of the Strategic Plan and asked for the Board\u2019s approval. After an opportunity for discussion, a vote was called:\u00a0 Result<\/u>: unanimous approval.<\/p>\n

11.2.\u00a0\u00a0 PPCC Comment on Federal Block Grant Funding Formula<\/u>, proposed by the Community Recovery Coordination Council (CRCC).\u00a0 Motion by the CRCC (members include six voting PPCC Board members) for adoption of the proposed Comment. See Background Information attached below.<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Comment text: \u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPCC-HUD-Response-D5R.pdf<\/a>\u00a0 No second was necessary because the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member.\u00a0 The President explained the purpose of the Comment and briefly described the CRCC\u2019s work in developing the document.\u00a0 After an opportunity for discussion, a vote was called:\u00a0 Result<\/u>: unanimous approval.<\/p>\n

[See a recording of items 11.1 and 11.2 above at: <\/em>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9pS3Y2WNI-E&t=4s<\/em><\/a> ]<\/em><\/p>\n

11.3.\u00a0\u00a0 Trash Collection Presentation by LA Sanitation<\/u>.\u00a0 Discussion only.\u00a0 Several LA Sanitation officials joined the meeting, including Executive Director and General Manager Joone Kim-Lopez.\u00a0 Gabe Miranda (Assistant Director, Solid Resources Operations) conducted a slide show and provided information about LA Sanitation trash collection in the Palisades. The officials also answered audience questions. The President thanked them for their informative presentation. [See a recording of item 11.3 at: <\/em>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nS2kIJtxE64&t=8s<\/em><\/a>.]<\/em><\/p>\n

12.\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment<\/strong>.<\/strong> The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 pm.<\/p>\n

ATTACHMENT \u2013 Item 11.2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Proposed PPCC Comment on Federal Block Grant Funding Formula: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Proposed Comment Text<\/u>:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPCC-HUD-Response-D5R.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Background Information<\/u>:
\n1)\u00a0 Overview re federal block grant funding: https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/hud-partners\/community-cdbg-dr<\/a>. \u00a0As explained:
\n\u201cCommunity Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant funds are appropriated by Congress and allocated by HUD to rebuild disaster-impacted areas and provide crucial seed money to start the long-term recovery process. . . .\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2) Federal Register Notice re the funding formula (methodology used by HUD to allocate funding amounts):
\nhttps:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2026\/08\/13\/2026-16499\/notice-on-community-development-block-grant-disaster-recovery-cdbg-dr-formula<\/a> (Note: comments are requested by September 14, 2026; \u201clate-filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable.\u201d)<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Summary: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Summary-of-Proposed-Comment-on-Block-Grant.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 CRCC Information: See https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Palisades-CRCC-ATFs-InfoR2.pdf<\/a> and\u00a0 https:\/\/www.pali411.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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