Return to Index of 2018 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n Voting Members in Attendance:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Maryam Zar, Allison Holdorff Polhill, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, David Kaplan, Sue Kohl, Rick Mills, Danielle Samulon, Lou Kamer, Rick Mills, Richard Wulliger, Janet Anderson, Cathy Russell, Gil Dembo, David Card, Reza Akef, Rick Lemmo, Bruce Schwartz<\/p>\n Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Leah Cox, Doug McCormick, Richard Blumenberg, Barbara Kohn, Jenny Hope Cote<\/p>\n Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Carol Bruch, Brenda Theveny, David Peterson, Matthew Rodman, Steve Boyers<\/p>\n 1. \u00a0 \u00a0Certification of Quorum. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair Maryam Zar called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm and certified that a quorum was present.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0 \u00a0Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair read the \u00a0Mission Statement.<\/p>\n 3. \u00a0 \u00a0Introduction of the Board and Audience. \u00a0<\/strong>The board and audience were introduced.<\/p>\n 4. \u00a0 \u00a0Approval of Minutes & Upcoming Meetings.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a01) Approval of Minutes:\u00a0<\/em>Chair deemed the minutes of November 9, 2017 and December 14, 2017 approved as distributed. 2)\u00a0Upcoming meetings:\u00a0<\/em>January 25, 2018 and February 8, 2018 (topics to be announced).<\/p>\n 5. \u00a0 \u00a0 Consideration of Agenda. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair announced that the agenda was as distributed.<\/p>\n 6. \u00a0 \u00a0Treasurer\u2019s Report. \u00a0<\/strong>Richard Cohen (Treasurer) reported that PPCC has a bank account balance of\u00a0$40,910.18. \u00a0Based upon preliminary data the event has netted about $4,700 which is generally sufficient to cover operation of PPCC for a year. \u00a0Richard expressed relief that the wildfires that threatened neighboring areas did not worsen to threaten the Palisades and cause cancellation of the event. \u00a0Had that happened PPCC would nonetheless have been obligated to pay almost all of the expenses of the event. \u00a0In his view it is therefore necessary to maintain sufficient funds on hand to absorb such a loss and thereafter continue to fund PPCC\u2019s activities for several years.<\/p>\n 7. \u00a0 \u00a0General Public Comment on local issues<\/strong>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sheila Simmons spoke on behalf of Nancy Freedman from Brentwood Community Council in support of Bert Mutto, a formerly homeless man living in Pacific Palisades. Bert helped put together the holiday lights on San Vicente and has full-time employment. Doug McCormick and the Chair spoke on behalf of Burt and indicted that he is a great example of what can be done when we help our neighbors. Burt needs to occupy a small apartment with modest rent in West Los Angeles and a call was made to the community to help him find housing nearby.<\/p>\n 8. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n 8.1. \u00a0 \u00a0From the Chair<\/u>\u00a0— Deferred.<\/p>\n 8.2. \u00a0 \u00a0From Officers.<\/u><\/p>\n 8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (Chair\/President Emeritus).<\/p>\n WRAC-LUPC update; SB 827 (Scott\u00a0Wiener, 11th District\/SF) \u2013 proposed state \u201chousing\u201d legislation (sponsored by the YIMBY movement) that would eviscerate local control over planning and land use in locations near so-called transit hubs (overriding height, density and infrastructure considerations or limitations, eliminating R1\/single-family zone protections and community plans and preempting the Measure JJJ \u201cTransit-Oriented Communities\u201d ordinance to address affordable housing, enacted by 64% of Los Angeles voters). \u00a0See\u00a0background information<\/a>. Possible motion next meeting.<\/p>\n Chris reported that LADBS\u2019s Deputy Chief of Enforcement, Frank Lara, spoke at WRAC-LUPC. Due to lack of resources, response times to complaints about Code violations continue to be slow, but Chief Lara emphasized that for swifter response residents should submit complaints online at\u00a0www.ladbs.org<\/a>\u00a0rather than call 3-1-1. Regarding SB 827, Chris stated that it is a dangerous bill, WRAC-LUPC has recommended a motion to oppose, and the board will discuss in full at the next meeting on January 25.<\/p>\n 8.3. \u00a0 \u00a0From At-Large and Area Reps<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 Deferred.<\/p>\n 8.4. \u00a0\u00a0From Organizational Reps.<\/u><\/p>\n 8.4.1. \u00a0 \u00a0David Card (American Legion). \u00a0David Card announced the American Legion is holding a HS oratorical contest on February 3rd<\/span>\u00a0(first round). HS students prepare speeches focusing on the US Constitution. There are four sub-topics. Deadline to apply is 1.23.18. Information is available on the Legion\u2019s website: ALpost283.com.<\/p>\n 8.5. \u00a0 \u00a0From Government Offices\/Representatives.<\/u><\/p>\n 8.5.1. \u00a0 \u00a0LAPD Sergeant Danny Eun, Captain II Gary William Walters, and Officers Ryan Basaker and Hansen of West Traffic were present.<\/p>\n Officer Basaker introduced Captain Walters as the new West Traffic Division Captain. The officers and Captain gave an update regarding traffic issues and motorcycle activity. They reported that motorcycle riding on Wednesday evenings has slowed down a bit during the winter months. They have cited motorists for infractions and impounded motorcycles for various non-compliance. They have been conducting an educational campaign for residents to understand the limits of enforcement and for riders to comprehend the expectations of the community and the demands of the law. LAPD has limited resources but will continue to monitor and to periodically station officers at the Shell station on Sunset & PCH to deter the activity.<\/p>\n Responding to a question about traffic speed surveys, Sergeant Eun explained that LADOT hires a third party to conduct traffic surveys. They prioritize surveys at high injury areas (high injury network). There is a back up of requests and the contractor will be conducting a traffic survey along Sunset in the future. LAPD abides by the concept of engineering, education and enforcement. The last resort is enforcement. Captain Walters spoke highly of his LAPD team. He stated that West LA is 10% down in traffic collisions. Hollywood and Korea Town have many more traffic collisions.<\/p>\n Regarding enforcement of Cannabis laws, the officers explained that LAPD will use a field sobriety test to enforce driving under the influence of marijuana. Pot is legal but it is not legal to drive under the influence. There are several new traffic laws addressing marijuana usage. They explained that any amount that you ingest causes you to drive impaired. The officers also explained that anyone smoking Cannabis outdoors, in parks, near schools and under the age of 21 is breaking the law. Residents should call LAPD (1-877-ASK-LAPD) if they witness such activity.<\/p>\n Paula Leonhauser (resident) stated that she wanted to thank the West LA Officers for doing a tremendous job taking care of traffic. Nina Madok (resident) and Paula Leonhauser are setting up a 501(c)(3) to collect donations for West LAPD Traffic unit to assist them in the work they do in the Palisades.<\/p>\n 8.5.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Lisa Cahill, Field Deputy, Councilmember Mike Bonin, CD11.<\/p>\n District Director Debbie Dyner Harris has left Mike Bonin\u2019s office and he is looking for another director. Chris Spitz conveyed that Debbie Dyner Harris has been a tremendous asset to our community and the board, and that she, Maryam, past Chairs and the board all thank her. Lisa stated she would convey the message to Debbie. Lisa announced that the Bruin Research Institute is looking to build near the Getty. She commended PPCC members for all the community beautification projects. Lisa has been receiving much more concern regarding Monte Grigio area trespassing. She is also receiving many development questions. She explained that at the so-called \u201cTop of the World\u201d on Lachman Lane there is ongoing trespassing and smoking.<\/p>\n 8.5.4. \u00a0 \u00a0Janet Turner, Office of Congressman Ted Lieu.<\/p>\n Janet Turner reported that Ted Lieu is hosting Service Academy Day on February 10, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the LA Air Force Base Gordon Conference Center, 400 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. He introduced HR4706 to modernize the music licensing law to assist composers. Congressman Lieu has also received an award from animal rights activist groups.<\/p>\n 8.6. \u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 None.<\/p>\n 9. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports from Committees\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 None.<\/p>\n 10. \u00a0 \u00a0Old Business \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>None.<\/p>\n 11. \u00a0 \u00a0 New Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n 11.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Introduction of new West Traffic Division Captain, traffic and motorcycle gang enforcement update<\/span>.\u00a0(See Item 8.5.1.)<\/em><\/p>\n 11.2. \u00a0 \u00a0New City and State Cannabis Regulations \u2013 Status of applicable laws; enforcement; impacts on youth and community<\/span>.<\/p>\n 12. \u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong> \u00a0Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:59 pm.<\/p>\n _________________________<\/p>\n Return to top of page<\/a><\/p>\n Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0 George Wolfberg (acting Chair), Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz (acting Secretary), David Kaplan, Sue Kohl, Rick Mills, Danielle Samulon, Sarah Conner, Lou Kamer, Rick Mills, Cathy Russell, Richard Wulliger, Janet Anderson, Gil Dembo, Reza Akef, Bruce Schwartz, Peter Culhane<\/p>\n Voting Alternates:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Jenny Hope Cote, Kelly Comras<\/p>\n Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Richard Blumenberg, Carol Bruch, Brenda Theveny, David Peterson<\/p>\n 1. \u00a0 \u00a0Certification of Quorum. \u00a0<\/strong>George Wolfberg (presiding officer in the absence of Chair Maryam Zar) called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm and certified that a quorum was present.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0 \u00a0Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. \u00a0<\/strong>Reza Akef read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n 3. \u00a0 \u00a0Introduction of the Board and Audience. \u00a0<\/strong>The board and audience were introduced.<\/p>\n 4. \u00a0 \u00a0Approval of Minutes & Upcoming Meetings.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a01) Approval of Minutes:\u00a0<\/em>Richard Cohen requested the following corrections to Item 6 of the minutes of January 11, 2018: \u201c6. Treasurer\u2019s report.\u00a0<\/strong>Richard Cohen (Treasurer) reported that PPCC has a bank account balance of $40,910.18. Based upon preliminary data the event has netted about $4,700 which is generally sufficient to cover operation of PPCC for a year. Richard expressed relief that the wildfires that threatened neighboring areas did not worsen to threaten the Palisades and cause cancellation of the event. Had that happened PPCC would nonetheless have been obligated to pay almost all of the expenses of the event. In his view it is therefore necessary to maintain sufficient funds on hand to absorb such a loss and thereafter continue to fund PPCC\u2019s activities for several years.\u201d There being no objection to the corrections, the Chair deemed the minutes of January 11, 2018 approved as corrected. \u00a02)\u00a0Upcoming meetings:\u00a0<\/em>February 8, 2018 and February 22, 2018 (topics to be announced).<\/p>\n 5. \u00a0 \u00a0Consideration of Agenda. \u00a0<\/strong>The Chair announced that the agenda was as distributed.<\/p>\n 6. \u00a0 \u00a0Treasurer\u2019s Report. \u00a0<\/strong>Richard Cohen (Treasurer) reported that PPCC has a bank account balance of $42,081.18. We have received additional payments for tribute ads in the awards gala event program and are currently netting about $4,500, but more payments are expected to yield an eventual net profit for the event of about $4,700.<\/p>\n 7. \u00a0 \u00a0General Public Comment on local issues<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 None<\/p>\n 8. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n 8.1. \u00a0 \u00a0From the Chair<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.1.1. \u00a0 \u00a0WRAC report: LA Innovation and Performance Commission (http:\/\/innovate.lacity.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n Chair\/President Emeritus Chris Spitz stated that she had attended the WRAC leadership meeting along with Chair Maryam Zar, where a presentation was made on behalf of the LA Innovation and Performance Commission. The Commission is actively seeking ideas from constituents to improve City government. Chris encouraged Palisadians to visit the Commission\u2019s website and contribute ideas which may be put into action.<\/p>\n 8.2. \u00a0 \u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (Chair\/President Emeritus).<\/p>\n PlanCheckNCLA report; Short Term Rentals Ordinance Update. Chris reported that Tom Rothmann of the Planning Dept. gave an update at the meeting about several proposed Planning-related ordinances, including three that are of interest to our community (Short Term Rentals, Farmers Markets in R Zones, and Over the Counter Alcohol Permits\/CUBs). Regarding Short Term Rentals, Chris explained that she learned that the Planning Dept. has recently reported back to the City Council Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee with responses to questions about possible further ordinance amendments, including elimination in some cases of the annual cap on the number of days that homes could be rented on a short term basis, and allowing for \u201cself-certification\u201d of residency by property owners (contrary to PPCC\u2019s position); she provided further details at the LUC meeting held earlier in the evening; it is unknown when PLUM will be taking up the matter again (it had been scheduled for a 1\/23 PLUM meeting but was continued for an indefinite time).<\/p>\n Regarding Farmers Markets in R Zones, Chris distributed a status report (see attachment below) and reminded the board that PPCC had taken a position in 2011 opposing by-right permits for this use in R zones and expressing concern about granting permission on a conditional use basis. Due to time constraints Chris did not provide further details but she encouraged members to review the attachment and indicated that this is a matter that the LUC or board may wish to take up at a future meeting.<\/p>\n Finally, Chris related that Mr. Rothmann advised that the Planning Dept. is now working on a new proposed ordinance, pursuant to a recent vote in City Council, to allow streamlined, \u201cOver the Counter” CUBs (i.e., without notice or hearings but with agreement to abide by a list of conditions\/performance standards) to be issued to certain specified small businesses such as restaurants and hotels. This matter was also discussed at the LUC meeting and the committee will monitor.<\/p>\n 8.3. \u00a0 \u00a0From At-Large and Area Reps<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.3.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Reza Akef (Area 8) announced that the Genesis Open PGA golf tournament will take place from February 12-18 at the Riviera Country Club. The tournament is sponsored by the Tiger Woods Foundation and Tiger will be playing. Large crowds are expected. There is no parking in the Riviera or the Polo Fields. Parking will be in Santa Monica with shuttle service to the event.<\/p>\n 8.4. \u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Reps<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 None.<\/p>\n 8.5. \u00a0 \u00a0From Government Offices\/Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.5.1. \u00a0 \u00a0LAPD SLO Michael Moore and SLO and former Narcotics Officer Chris Baker.<\/p>\n Officer Moore introduced Officer Baker, who was present to address any questions about marijuana law enforcement. Officer Moore first reported that things are looking good for crime in the Palisades, with the exception of vehicle crimes. Many cars are being broken into, with daytime vehicle break-ins mostly involving hikers and those at night involving residents. Vehicle break-ins are occurring at least once a week, and sometimes three times a night. The nighttime crimes tend to occur between roughly 10pm and 3am. The suspects for the nighttime vehicle crimes are 3 white males driving a BMW who have not yet been identified; there are no suspects yet for the daytime crimes. LAPD requests the community\u2019s help in identifying and locating suspects. These vehicle crimes are occurring everywhere in the Palisades except for the Highlands.<\/p>\n Officer Moore was asked about incidents involving the Asilomar bluffs. He stated that LAPD has received complaints about smoking, drinking, marijuana use and other activities on the Asilomar bluffs and also at the top of Lachman Lane. The police have responded and citations have been issued. Undercover narcotics officers are involved. Rick Mills stated that residents of the Asilomar bluffs are appreciative of the LAPD\u2019s attention to this problem. He asked whether there has been coordination with Palisades High School. Officer Moore stated that this has not occurred because the narcotics officers do not want exposure or identification, as this may impede their efforts. Some of the youth involved with activities on the bluffs are known to the High School administration.<\/p>\n Officer Moore also explained his jurisdiction in Area 8 in response to a question by Reza Akef regarding SLO representation in the Riviera and the Polo Fields. Parts of the upper Riviera are within SLO Maria Gray\u2019s jurisdiction (Brentwood) while the lower Riviera is within SLO Moore\u2019s purview. He explained that the SLOs do not have the ability to change their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n There were no questions for Officer Baker.<\/p>\n 8.6. \u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 None.<\/p>\n 9. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports from Committees.<\/strong><\/p>\n 9.1. \u00a0 \u00a0VPCLC (David Kaplan and Sue Kohl, Co-Chairs)<\/span>.<\/p>\n David stated that he and Sue had reached out to Michael Gazzano of Caruso to obtain a project update as to four issues. David relayed Mr. Gazzano\u2019s responses as follows:<\/p>\n 1) Crossing Guards \u2013 Caruso has received wonderful feedback from the community and will continue to provide crossing guards during construction at Sunset\/Swarthmore and Sunset\/Via de la Paz.<\/p>\n 2) Security Guards \u2013 Caruso always has a security guard on site and has now expanded the security presence with additional guards to better cover the entire site 24 hours per day. The additional presence is primarily focused on Albright and Monument, which should also provide security for nearby residences.<\/p>\n 3) Construction Update \u2013 The parking structure podium was completed in late December, which was a major milestone. Steel framing for the buildings is continuing, and Caruso will then start building out each building and turning over to tenants to begin their interior tenant improvement construction. Caruso appreciates the support and understanding of their neighbors and tries their best to minimize the impacts.<\/p>\n 4) Alcohol \u2013 To date, the City has granted three (Vintage Grocers, FdeiM and Cinepolis) of the eight approved CUBs for the project. All eight were approved with the overall project in June 2016 and several public hearings were held at PPCC, with four additional public hearings with the City. The eight CUBs were always part of the project description and included in the City process and approvals.<\/p>\n Sue Kohl then reported that in response to a Nextdoor posting with comments about design changes made to the building at the SW corner of Swarthmore\/Monument, Mr. Gazzano provided the following statement, which she has also posted on Nextdoor; Sue read the statement in its entirety to the board:<\/p>\n \u201cStatement Regarding Architectural Changes<\/u><\/p>\n \u201cWe appreciate the inquiries about modern\/mid-century modern facades within our Palisades Village project. \u00a0First, we should provide some context, particularly concerning the tenant space at the corner of Swarthmore and Monument. That space was originally presented to the community as a two-story structure. The community expressed its concern with a two-story structure on that edge, so close to residential. As a result, we listened to the community and modified the space into a one-story restaurant use, using a mid-century modern treatment. That treatment with large expanses of glass along Monument worked well for a restaurant use.<\/p>\n \u201cJust prior to our Planning Commission hearing, the community expressed its concern with having a restaurant on that edge, so we agreed to remove that use and again listened to the community. \u00a0We also received comments from the community that they wanted buildings along the Monument edge to serve as a transition from the residential neighborhood to the commercial village. We responded to the community\u2019s input by hiring a residential architect to design that storefront with more of a residential look and feel to better transition from commercial to residential. There are still a number of modern\/mid-century modern facades throughout the project.<\/p>\n \u201cYou will note this evolution in the current construction framing at the project site. We feel the current construction clearly shows the lengths to which we\u2019ve gone, in response to community input.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s important to keep in mind that during the entitlement process, a project is in a conceptual design phase. This is customary for projects at this stage. Once we receive zoning approvals, an executive architect is hired and, working with structural, civil and mechanical engineers, final plans are drawn up for actual permitting by a range of City departments and other agencies. There are always going to be some tweaks to the conceptual design drawings as they become finalized for permitting.\u201d<\/p>\n Following a brief exchange of opinions involving questions about project design and construction, David stated that Mr. Gazzano (who was not present) will attend an upcoming PPCC meeting (tentatively on February 22) and can answer any questions at that time.<\/p>\n 9.2. \u00a0 \u00a0LUC (Howard Robinson, Chair)<\/span>.<\/p>\n In Howard\u2019s absence, committee member Rick Mills reported that the LUC had a successful meeting this afternoon prior to the board meeting. \u00a0The committee heard several presentations about LUC agenda items. With regard to the proposed WRAC motion concerning SB 827, Rick announced that following discussion, the LUC voted unanimously to recommend that the PPCC board approve the proposed WRAC motion as drafted with the additional language proposed by Chris Spitz and George Wolfberg (see Item 11.1 below).<\/p>\n 10. \u00a0 \u00a0Old Business \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>None.<\/p>\n 11. \u00a0 \u00a0New Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n 11.1. \u00a0 \u00a0WRAC-Recommended Motion Opposing SB 827 (sponsored in PPCC by Chris Spitz and George Wolfberg)<\/span>.<\/p>\n Background:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp- content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/WRAC20LUPC20AGENDA20JAN202018.pdf<\/a>. Chris explained that because George Wolfberg was chairing the meeting, she alone was now making the motion. She stated that the motion was as contained in the agenda, and that she was proposing additional language in subsection vii, set forth in bold font as follows:<\/p>\n “(PROPOSED) MOTION: OPPOSITION TO TRANSIT-RICH HOUSING BONUS BILL [WIENER \u2013 SB 827]<\/p>\n iii. Whereas removal of said authority clearly abolishes local input into land use planning and therefore constitutes an attack upon local democracy, upon neighborhoods, and upon the Neighborhood Councils and Community Councils in the City of Los Angeles,<\/p>\n vii. Therefore,\u00a0Pacific Palisades Community Council<\/strong>\u00a0(PPCC)\u00a0<\/strong>opposes SB 827 in its present form\u00a0and requests that it be withdrawn.\u00a0<\/strong>PPCC further calls upon the City of Los Angeles, through its official representatives, to vigorously oppose SB 827 and protect local authority and control over land use and planning.”<\/strong><\/p>\n Richard Cohen seconded the motion as stated above. Chris then explained SB 827 as a bill that would completely override local land use control and undermine the City\u2019s efforts to address the housing crisis. She distributed a report (see attachment below) and read from portions of the report, including the Los Angeles Times\u2019 concluding paragraph in its recent editorial about the bill as set forth in the attachment. Chris also announced that Councilmember Bonin had advised her and Chair Maryam Zar that his position on the bill is the same as the Times\u2019 concluding paragraph. Extensive discussion then ensued. Many board members expressed concern about the proposed preemption of local land use control, and indicated recognition that the bill would extinguish our local planning and zoning controls in large areas of the City and undermine the City\u2019s own efforts to address the housing deficit with measures such as JJJ. Several members expressed appreciation for and agreement with an analysis that Jack Allen (a former board member) had distributed to various board members prior to the meeting. Strong opposition to the bill was expressed by all who spoke. There were no statements in support of SB 827. Following discussion, the board voted unanimously to adopt the motion as set forth above.<\/p>\n 12. \u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment. \u00a0<\/strong>Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n ATTACHMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n ITEM 8.2.1 \u2013 PlanCheckNCLA Report by C. Spitz; Status of Ordinance Allowing Farmers Markets in R Zones (CF 10-1832<\/strong>)[1]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nov. 2010: CMs Wesson and Koretz propose allowing farmers markets\u00a0by right<\/em>\u00a0in R and other zones (goal: to provide greater access to fresh, high quality produce to under-served communities).<\/p>\n April 2011: PPCC opposes\u00a0by right<\/em>\u00a0permit process for farmers markets in R zones and expresses concern about weakening protections for R zones via a conditional use or public benefit process (see prior submittals attached and\/or at\u00a0http:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2010\/10-1832_misc_4-26-11c.pdf<\/a>).<\/p>\n April – May 2011: Pursuant to Planning Dept. recommendations, PLUM and City Council direct creation of a conditional use process for Certified Farmers Markets (CFMs) in R zones, with \u201c500 ft. notification\u201d and public hearing required.<\/p>\n Nov. 2011: CPC recommends draft ordinance, PLUM approves and City Council directs City Attorney (CA) to complete final ordinance;\u00a0almost 6 years then pass with nothing further done.<\/em><\/p>\n May 2017: PLUM (via Chair Huizar) revives the matter, requesting further amendments, such as allowing some CFMs\u00a0by right<\/em>\u00a0in R zones (proposed in parking lots next to churches and schools).<\/p>\n Sept. 2017: CA submits revised ordinance (key provisions listed below); does\u00a0not<\/em>\u00a0include a\u00a0by right\u00a0<\/em>process as requested by PLUM for CFMs in R zones (discretionary permits required in all R zones); recommends adoption of ND (finding of no significant impacts under CEQA).[2]<\/a><\/p>\n Nov. 2017: PLUM directs further amendments, including removing annual review requirement and allowing Council Districts discretion to modify hours of operation; recommends adopting ND.<\/p>\n Dec. 2017: Item scheduled to be heard again in PLUM, but continued to a date to be determined.<\/p>\n Key Ordinance Provisions (as of Sept. 2017):<\/strong><\/p>\n [1]<\/a>\u00a0Although not expressly indicated, it appears the ordinance was intended to apply to the use of private property, e.g., vacant lots and parking lots, rather than streets or other public property.<\/p>\n [2]<\/a>\u00a0Form language (signed by Planning Director Vince Bertoni) is included at the end, indicating disapproval of the ordinance on behalf of the CPC and a recommendation against approval (presumably because this latest iteration \u2013 6 years later \u2013 was never presented to the CPC).<\/p>\n PPCC Letter of April 25, 2011 (attached to above report):<\/strong><\/p>\n April 25, 2011<\/p>\n Councilmember Ed P. Reyes, Chair, Councilmember Jose Huizar, Reference: Farmers Markets CF No.10-1832,\u00a0PLUM Committee Hearing, April 26, 2011, 2:30 p.m.,\u00a0Public Works Royball Hearing Room 350, CH<\/p>\n Dear PLUM Committee Members:<\/p>\n The Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) strongly opposes creation of a by-right permit process for non-profit farmers’ markets in residential zones.<\/p>\n While we recognize the benefit of providing more outlets for fresh food in under-served communities, we are very concerned about weakening long-standing protections for residential neighborhoods city-wide. Substantial caution should be exercised before initiating new, streamlined procedures applicable to all residential zones for special uses not otherwise permitted, whether by means of a conditional use\/public benefit process or otherwise. We request sufficient time to investigate and comment on any proposal for a draft ordinance in this regard.<\/p>\n Sincerely, cc: Alan Bell, Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, Whitney Blumenfeld, Norman Kulla, Joaquin Macias<\/p>\n ITEM 11.1 \u2013 SB 827\/PROPOSED WRAC MOTION<\/strong><\/p>\n 1) \u00a0Los Angeles Times Editorial (published 1\/22\/18):<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/opinion\/editorials\/la-ed-housing-near-transit-20180123-story.html#nws=mcnewsletter<\/a>. Concluding paragraph:<\/p>\n “California clearly needs to make it easier to build housing. And it makes sense to concentrate new housing near mass transit to encourage people to get around without cars. Surely lawmakers can come up with legislation to push cities to approve taller, more dense housing near transit without completely overriding local control or undermining existing efforts to incentivize the building of affordable housing.”<\/p>\n 2) C. Spitz Letter to the Editor\/Special to Palisadian-Post (submitted 1\/20\/18; edited version published 1\/25\/18):<\/p>\n Following up on the Post\u2019s reporting, I want to alert the community to a dangerous bill, SB 827 (Wiener – San Francisco), sponsored by a YIMBY (Yes in My Backyard) lobbying group (cayimby.org), ostensibly to address the state\u2019s housing deficit.<\/p>\n The stated goal of the YIMBY movement is to \u201creverse\u201d long-standing zoning distinctions (particularly single-family\/R1, which it regards as an exclusionary, antiquated relic) in order to achieve denser housing statewide.<\/p>\n SB 827 is the camel\u2019s nose in the tent. It would completely override local land use controls in areas near major transit hubs in\u00a0all\u00a0<\/em>California cities.<\/p>\n In large swaths of Los Angeles, new buildings 45 to 85 feet high would be exempt from local maximum height limits; density, design and parking requirements, R1 zoning and community and specific plans would be preempted within a quarter to half-mile radius of major transit corridors and rail\/bus stops; and voter-supported initiatives to address affordable housing such as Measure JJJ would be made meaningless.<\/p>\n But don\u2019t take my word for it. As a YIMBY supporter enthuses:\u00a0“Yes, you read that right. SB-827 preempts a city\u2019s restrictions on parking minimums, floor area ratio, and residential density\u201d<\/em>\u00a0(Eastbayforeveryone.org).<\/p>\n This radical bill is causing great concern regionally. The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils\u2019 leadership has recommended a motion opposing SB 827 to its 13 member-councils (including PPCC); Brentwood Community Council and others have already voted to oppose. Paul Koretz (CD5) has called the bill \u201cdevastating\u201d and \u201cthe worst idea I\u2019ve ever heard.\u201d As of this writing, Mike Bonin is still studying it but indicates he has concerns.<\/p>\n Why should Palisadians care? After all, the bill may not directly impact us since we don\u2019t seem to have major transit hubs \u2013\u00a0yet<\/em>\u00a0(I\u2019m told that the City has been influenced to increase bus trip frequency and add stops on streets elsewhere; it could happen here on Sunset). Even so, most of us regularly travel outside the Palisades and would certainly be affected by the bill\u2019s impacts on Brentwood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles and beyond.<\/p>\n Ultimately, the bill is a slippery slope towards an even greater \u201ctop down\u201d takeover of local control \u2013 with potential extinguishment of community and specific plans and single-family zones. Reasonable citizens want to solve the affordable housing crisis, but SB 827 \u2013 an unprecedented power grab that would force statewide zoning control \u2013 is not the answer.<\/p>\n Christina Spitz; for identification only: PPCC Chair\/President Emeritus<\/p>\n 3) WRAC councils voting\u00a0to date<\/em>\u00a0to oppose SB 827 (5 of 13): Brentwood CC, Westwood CC, Westside NC, Bel Air-Beverly Crest NC, South Robertson NC; remaining councils are agendizing at upcoming meetings.<\/p>\n _________________________<\/p>\n Return to top of page<\/a><\/p>\n Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0 Maryam Zar, Allison Holdorff Polhill, Richard Cohen, David Kaplan, Sue Kohl, Rick Mills, Danielle Samulon, Richard Wulliger, Janet Anderson, Gil Dembo, David Card, Reza Akef, Bruce Schwartz, Cathy Russell, Sarah Conner<\/p>\n Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Susan Payne, Quentin Fleming, Doug McCormick<\/p>\n Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Brenda Theveny, Jim Kirtley, Jody Margulies<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Certification of Quorum. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair Maryam Zar called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm and certified that a quorum was present.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. \u00a0<\/strong>The Council\u2019s Mission was read.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Introduction of the Board and Audience. \u00a0<\/strong>The board and audience were introduced.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Approval of Minutes & Upcoming Meetings.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a01) Approval of Minutes:\u00a0<\/em>Chair deemed the minutes of January 25, 2018 approved as distributed. 2)\u00a0Upcoming meetings:\u00a0<\/em>February 22, 2018 (topics to be announced).<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Consideration of Agenda. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair announced that the agenda was as distributed.<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Treasurer\u2019s Report. \u00a0<\/strong>Richard Cohen (Treasurer) reported that our bank balance is $42,006.18 and that there were no significant transactions since the last meeting.<\/p>\n 7. \u00a0 \u00a0General Public Comment on local issues<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Marc Jackson spoke in opposition to the PPCC position with respect to the eldercare project on Palisades Dr. in the Highlands. \u00a0The Chair allowed him to complete his remarks, and after a few follow up questions, thanked him.<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n 8.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From the Chair<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.1.1. \u00a0 \u00a0The Chair reported on SB 946 — a new bill re state regulation of sidewalk vending\/further encroachment on local control; a WRAC-LUPC recommended motion to oppose will tentatively be considered at PPCC’s 2\/22\/18 meeting. Eric Marshal (audience) remarked that the bill may be a necessary move by the State to prompt serious consideration of a legalizing ordinance on the part of LA City Council, which has dragged its feet on the issue. There was a brief back and forth about local control and the interest of the City, and organizations like PPCC, to retain the ability to have a say in how communities grow and shape over time.<\/p>\n 8.1.2. \u00a0 \u00a0The Chair announced that PPCC\u2019s motion in opposition to SB 827, the state mandate of increased density along transit corridors, has been sent to Mike Bonin as well as relevant public officials, including bill’s author and Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. [See both letters at\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/organizations\/<\/a>, scroll down to Planning & Density.]<\/p>\n 8.1.3. \u00a0 \u00a0The Chair gave a recap of the Bel Air Fire and Safety meeting held the week prior. She asked if members thought it would be a good idea for PPCC to hold a similar Community Safety Meeting, to talk about security in light of recent break-ins and fire safety, as well as other community safety or enforcement concerns. The Board overwhelmingly indicated they would. The Chair inquired whether they\u2019d like to see a separate event or one that is held during our regular meeting time. The Chair pledged to work on it.<\/p>\n 8.2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Allison Holdorff Polhill (Secretary) gave an update on LAUSD Board District 4 efforts.<\/p>\n 8.3. \u00a0 \u00a0From At-Large and Area Reps<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.3.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Rick Mills (Area 4) stated that the sidewalk vending bill issue is: \u00a0people want to maintain local control.<\/p>\n 8.3.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Reza Akef (Area 8) expressed concerns about the upcoming golf tournament and its impact on traffic; he urged people to be careful. \u00a0He observed that more people are sleeping in their cars and most are Uber drivers. He also reported that a Paul Revere parent got into a fight with a local resident.<\/p>\n 8.4. \u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Reps<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.4.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Jim Kirtley (YMCA) gave an update with two flyers: \u00a0The Y is partnering with the SMC Art Department Valentine\u2019s Day Art Glass Sale to be held on the Village Green Sunday February 11, 10am-4pm. The Y will also be participating in the \u201cYarn Bomb\u201d of the Village Green in support of Women\u2019s History.<\/p>\n 8.4.2. \u00a0 \u00a0David Card (American Legion) gave an update on the American Legion Post 283 High School Oratorical Contest. The students have done well so far.<\/p>\n 8.5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From Government Offices\/Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.5.1. \u00a0 \u00a0 LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore gave an update on crime. He was joined by Officer John Redican, who explained the situation on the ground and gave some details about how to protect property. Each remarked about the recent spate of crime, but did not see a trend. Officer Moore reported that vehicle burglaries have increased in the Palisades. He requested that individuals who have camera systems that have captured license plates, please report it to the police. Chair asked if the Board would like to have a dedicated safety forum meeting in the near future. The Board agreed they would. Tentative date March 6, 2018.<\/p>\n 8.6. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 None.<\/p>\n 9.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reports from Committees\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 None.<\/p>\n 10.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Old Business \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Deferred.<\/p>\n 11.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0New Business\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Deferred.<\/p>\n 12. \u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment. \u00a0<\/strong>The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 pm due to an exceptional library request to end early.<\/p>\n _________________________<\/p>\n Return to top of page<\/a><\/p>\n Voting Members in Attendance:<\/strong>\u00a0 Maryam Zar, George Wolfberg, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz (acting Secretary), Peter Culhane, David Kaplan, Sue Kohl, Rick Mills, Danielle Samulon, Richard Wulliger, Janet Anderson, Gil Dembo, David Card, Reza Akef, Cathy Russell, Sarah Conner, Lou Kamer, Margarita Pagliai<\/p>\n Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Kelly Comras, Susan Payne, Richard Blumenberg<\/p>\n Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Howard Robinson, Leah Cox, Alan Goldsmith, Carol Bruch, Barbara Kohn, Amir Ebtehadj, Howard Robinson<\/p>\n 1. \u00a0 \u00a0Certification of Quorum. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair Maryam Zar called the meeting to order at 7:12pm and certified that a quorum was present.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0 \u00a0Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. \u00a0<\/strong>Sarah Conner read the Council\u2019s Mission.<\/p>\n 3. \u00a0 \u00a0Introduction of the Board and Audience. \u00a0<\/strong>The board and audience were introduced.<\/p>\n 4. \u00a0 \u00a0Approval of Minutes & Upcoming Meetings.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a01) Approval of Minutes \u2013 <\/em>The minutes of February 8, 2018 were approved as corrected. 2) Upcoming Meetings \u2013<\/em> 3\/8\/18: Scott Sale, Safe Parking LA; Deborah Hong, Community Affairs LADWP; Stephanie Cohen, Office of County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl update. 3\/22\/18: Caruso update.<\/p>\n 5. \u00a0 \u00a0Consideration of Agenda. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair announced that the agenda was as distributed.<\/p>\n 6. \u00a0 \u00a0Treasurer\u2019s Report. \u00a0<\/strong>Richard Cohen (Treasurer) reported that our bank balance is $41,952.18 and that there were no significant transactions since the last meeting.<\/p>\n 7. \u00a0 \u00a0General Public Comment on local issues<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n 7.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Linda Deacon, resident, read a statement regarding Cosimo Pizzulli\u2019s claims, in a letter to City official, that two unnamed PPCC board members and Howard Robinson had given verbal support for the project he is developing. \u00a0Ms. Deacon noted that Howard Robinson has clarified that he made no such statements. \u00a0The Chair reiterated that PPCC has never taken a position on the matter. \u00a0She explained that seasoned City officials are unlikely to give much weight to the claimed verbal statements, but she will send an email to confirm that PPCC doesn\u2019t have a position on the project. \u00a0Rick Mills, Area 4 rep (where the project is located) also confirmed that PPCC has not taken a position. \u00a0Audience question: \u00a0What is the Pizzulli project? \u00a0 Rick Mills: Eight single family homes on eight lots near the west rim of Las Pulgas Canyon, below Sunset, plus a sewer extension.<\/p>\n 8. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n 8.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From the Chair<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.1.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Community Safety Meeting. \u00a0This meeting will take place on March 6 from 6:30-8:30pm in Mercer Hall at Palisades Charter High School. A flyer with more information will be sent out. Panelists will include LAFD Asst. Chief Armando Hogan; LAPD Officers Moore and Redican; Neighborhood Prosecutor Veronica de la Cruz-Robles; Carol Parks from City Emergency Management Dept.; LAFD Station 69 Captains Kitahata and Bates; and representatives of ACS and Palisades Patrol.<\/p>\n 8.1.2. \u00a0 \u00a0LUC and Eldercare comments. \u00a0The LUC met immediately preceding this board meeting and a decision was made to look again at the Highlands eldercare project with a Coastal lens; the meeting will likely take place in March or April (date to be determined).<\/p>\n 8.1.3. \u00a0 \u00a0Beach Access Restriction from midnight to 5 am in jeopardy. \u00a0The Coastal Commission had recently indicated they would like to see pathways on our beaches for the public to access the water overnight. We were told that it was likely they will not reaffirm continuation of the City of Los Angeles\u2019 restriction on overnight use of the beaches. As a result, the Chair wrote a letter reiterating PPCC\u2019s position in support of the curfew, which the Executive Committee approved. However, we have been advised by persons with knowledge of the situation that this alarm should be put on hold, so for now the letter is not being sent.<\/p>\n 8.1.4. \u00a0 \u00a0David Card announcement as new EC member, representing Organizational category. \u00a0Chair announced that with the approval of the officers and Chair\/President Emeritus, David Card has been appointed to the Executive Committee representing the Organizational category. Chair thanked Susan Payne, former EC member in that category.<\/p>\n 8.2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (Chair\/President Emeritus) gave an update on SB 827. \u00a0So far, ten (10) of the total thirteen (13) Neighborhood and Community Council members of WRAC have voted to oppose the bill; this is more than the required supermajority for WRAC positions. WRAC Chair Doug Fitzsimmons will soon be writing to the bill\u2019s author and the Senate Housing and Transportation Committee, as did PPCC, to advise them of the Alliance\u2019s position. Councilmember Bonin opposes the bill and has let Senator Ben Allen know this. Senator Allen also opposes the bill. He sits on the Housing and Transportation Committee with the bill\u2019s author, Senator Wiener. The bill is not yet on an agenda for hearing in that Committee but is expected to be scheduled for sometime later in March. In Los Angeles, Councilmember Ryu has sponsored a resolution in City Council opposing SB 827. This is important because the Senate will want to know what the City\u2019s official position is. The Ryu resolution is assigned to the Council Rules Committee but has not yet been agendized for hearing. We will monitor developments.<\/p>\n 8.2.2. \u00a0 \u00a0George Wolfberg (Vice Chair) announced that PCH Task Force kicks off new traffic safety program (which will extend from the Santa Monica tunnel all the way to Ventura) in the Temescal parking lot at 09:30 on Friday.<\/p>\n 8.3. \u00a0 \u00a0From At-Large and Area Reps<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.3.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Lou Kamer (At-Large) gave an update on the Pacific Palisades Dog Park Working Group. \u00a0They held a public presentation and comment meeting attended by over 125 people on Feb. 7th. After hearing the presentation, the public attendees voted unanimously for the dog park to be located on Temescal Canyon Road. See item 10.1 below.<\/p>\n 8.3.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Sue Kohl (Area 5) gave an Area 5 security update. There is a movement in the Alphabet Streets to consider putting together a security package, including hiring a security patrol. This is still in the planning stage; there is so much crime in the area, and residents are trying to get organized. Information will be posted on social media and possibly the PPCC website. More details will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n 8.3.3. \u00a0 \u00a0Peter Culhane (Area 2) reported for Lisa Cahill of CD11 who could not attend. \u00a0There was a fire last night at 6:30pm above Marquez that involved more than 60 firefighters and over 20 trucks at the top of the Enclave in the Highlands. There were no injuries and the fire was put out. The week before there was a townhouse fire on Michael Lane, which started in a garage from car. There were no injuries and the fire companies responded quickly.<\/p>\n Peter also reported on the concrete swales clean-out effort; this resulted in big pile of dirt on the on right hand side of Palisades Dr. He has been trying to get the City to remove the dirt. Two dumpsters are there now, both full. A third dumpster is full of cardboard, and there is concern that homeless persons might take the cardboard and built shelters. Peter also explained that on April 6, the last phase of asphalt renewal on Palisades Dr. will be completed.<\/p>\n 8.4. \u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Reps<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.4.1. \u00a0 \u00a0David Card (American Legion) reported as follows:<\/p>\n American Legion<\/u>: \u00a0Sunday at 1:00pm the Legion\u2019s Oratorical Contest 3rd round will be held at the American Legion Post 283 hall in Pacific Palisades (next to the Post Office). The very best high school orators from all over L.A. County will be vying for going on to the State finals in Clovis, and hopefully to the national finals in Indianapolis. The speeches are without notes or text, and they all focus on the U.S. Constitution. The 1st place speaker on Sunday will receive a $600 scholarship award.<\/p>\n Rustic Canyon Recreation Center<\/u>: \u00a0Last Saturday and Sunday we had a big turnout of community volunteers to the Big Bad Ivy Pull in the historic Eucalyptus Grove. We filled a 20 foot x 8 foot trash bin of the invasive weed, German Ivy or Cape Ivy, along with other weeds. A big THANK YOU to all who participated. George congratulated David and the volunteers on the great job done.<\/p>\n 8.5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From Government Offices\/Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.5.1. \u00a0 \u00a0LAPD SLO, Michael Moore \u2013 Not present.<\/p>\n 8.5.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Office of Councilmember Mike Bonin, CD 11 Field Deputy, Lisa Cahill \u2013 Not present. [See Item 8.3.3 above.]<\/p>\n 8.5.3. \u00a0 \u00a0Office of Congressman Ted Lieu, Janet Turner.<\/p>\n Janet announced that the Congressman is calling together the 3rd<\/span>\u00a0annual West LA VA Neighbors Community Roundtable on Monday, Feb 26th<\/span>, 2018, from 7-8:30 pm, at the Belmont Village Sr. Living Center in Westwood, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. Open to the public. Space is limited. RSVP to janet.turner@mail.house.gov<\/a>. There will be presentations and an update on the status of the Master Plan, and its EIR\/EIS. Janet Anderson will represent PPCC at the Monday meeting.<\/p>\n Janet also passed out a flyer with information about the yearly Congressional Art Competition; the winner receives a scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C., and their artwork is hung in the Capitol for a year.\u00a0\u00a0 Submission deadline: April 6, 2018, 5pm. The judging will take place at the Wallis Annenberg Center on April 28, from 1-3pm.<\/p>\n 8.6. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u> \u2013 Amir Eptehadj<\/span>.<\/p>\n 1) Following the Florida high school shooting event, the Pali High community was shaken and engaged in dialogue with counselors. Students have signed a large banner which they are sending to Parkland HS to show support. 2) A group of students is partnering with the Mayor\u2019s Office with an initiative to bring a large voter pre-registration event for youth to the district in April. 3) Pali High ambassadors will be at the Pali Spelling Bee to partner with the Bee and the Palisadian-Post. Q: Will Pali High students participate in the gun control march on March 24th<\/span>? A: They are working on logistics and haven\u2019t decided on a date yet because there are different dates that different groups are using; Pali High students will participate in one of the marches.<\/p>\n 9. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports from Committees.<\/strong><\/p>\n 9.1. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0LUC (Howard Robinson, Chair)<\/u>.<\/p>\n Howard explained that in the committee meeting preceding the board meeting, the LUC adopted a revision to the LUC\u2019s internal policies and procedures document. The final wording will be made available soon. \u00a0During public comment many people asked the LUC to reopen the recommendation on the eldercare project. \u00a0By a narrow vote of 5-4 with PPCC Chair and ex-oficio LUC member casting the deciding vote, the LUC will reopen the committee\u2019s recommendation at a future meeting, with the project use and related Coastal matters to be looked at again. \u00a0It will be up to the PPCC board to decide whether it will reopen the matter of the board\u2019s position.<\/p>\n 10. \u00a0 \u00a0 Old Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n 10.1. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Pacific Palisades Dog Park \u2013 Report from the Working Group<\/u>.<\/p>\n Presentations<\/u>: \u00a0Lou Kamer is the PPCC Liaison to the PP Dog Park Working Group. He explained that the group was formed as a result of community interest, after CD11 encouraged the formation of the group and helped enable it to begin discussing plans for a Palisades Dog Park, following a motion Concilmember Bonin introduced at City Council. He went through a Power Point (available at the PPCC website under Resources\/Presentation to PPCC) which described the members of the group, its mission, assessment of potential locations, identification of funding sources and outreach to the community to see if there\u2019s interest and to take comments\/concerns. They identified what makes a great dog park and looked at ten Rec. & Parks locations around the City. The location along Temescal Canyon matched all the criteria.<\/p>\n Leslie Campbell of the Working Group showed a petition signed by 3,000 plus residents who want to see a dog park in the Palisades. The proposed plan includes large and small dog areas, within 33,000 sq. ft., north of the playground on the east side of Temescal Canyon Road. The area will be fenced in, with sufficient parking, access to bathrooms, on-site drainage, irrigation lines, fountains that drain, and running water. The group thanks Rec. & Parks for offering the land. They worked with the Rec. & Parks architecture department on the designs. The groundcover will be mulch or woodchips initially. There will be benches and shade covers. They are now half-way through the steps in their plan; they will need to begin fundraising.<\/p>\n Lou added that the dog park will be open sunrise to sunset with electronic gates; there will be no nighttime use. There will also be a regular maintenance shift to clean the park one morning each week.<\/p>\n Carol Ross of the Working Group presented information regarding the costs. Rec. & Parks has no money to pay for maintenance so this will require private funding.\u00a0\u00a0 If they keep costs under $399,000, they will not need a CDP. They don\u2019t need to use Rec. & Parks contractors so this may help with expenses. They will try to add $100,000 in maintenance funds. The group is applying for 501(c)3 status. For now, pledges are being taken on the website. Next step: developing a maintenance plan and costs. They are seeking to partner with another Palisades group that is already doing landscaping. They are over half-way along in their process.<\/p>\n Lou explained why we should support the plan. We have no dog park anywhere near here. The plan has the support of Rec. & Parks and CD11, the PP-PAB and over 3,000 petitioners. This is the best location and the best opportunity in 35 years to do this. It will be a community facility to bring people together in the Palisades. At the February community meeting that was held to vote on the plan and location, 120 people unanimously voted in support.<\/p>\n Discussion<\/u>:\u00a0\u00a0 George Wolfberg stated that he worked with Norman Kulla on the dog park issue in 2005; he commended the current group for their efforts. George was also involved in the Brentwood Dog Park. He suggested the working group might want to consider the possibility of CD11 forming a Brown-Acted Advisory Committee for the park. He also expressed concern about the park\u2019s size; is it large enough? Lou explained that this is the largest they can do at the site because they don\u2019t want to overwhelm the area, and that other dog parks in our environs (for example Brentwood) are the same size, and seem to work well. The idea is integrating what they can do with the space available. Other possible options involved purchasing land or unfeasible sites. This was the only area that was considered viable. Leslie Campbell added that the Barrington Dog Park has been cut in half and the new dog park in Westwood is about the same size as the proposed park on Temescal.<\/p>\n Richard Cohen said he was involved as Chair from 2008-2010 when there were efforts to place a dog park on the west side of Temescal, south of the continuation school. There was puzzling opposition raised by residents on the ridge above (Temescal west side, south of continuation), with talk of negative impacts such as flying feces. He suggested that before we take a position we ascertain whether residents on the rim were notified and whether they are supportive of the project. He asked for an explanation of the outreach that was conducted. Lou explained that they held numerous meetings, including the recent community meeting, have posted information on Nextdoor, and have a Pali Dog Park Facebook page plus a website. There were some concerns expressed from residents about waste and noise. They spoke with some neighbors on the ridge. They were told that one woman had concerns. They went out and did noise tests \u2013 what do dogs barking at the bottom sound like at the top? Lou said it was similar to noise from cars. It will sound like a dog is barking from 10 houses down.\u00a0\u00a0 They put a microphone in Barrington and he has data re the peak hours of barking, which he has shared with neighbors on ridge. David Kaplan (the Area rep) stated that no one had contacted him who was either for or against the dog park. He asked if the one neighbor\u2019s concerns were alleviated? Lou replied that the dog park is beyond 150 ft. from homes (the Rec. & Parks rule). The Chair noted that experience has demonstrated when people are opposed to a community project, they tend to find out about it and make their opinions known. The fact that neither the PPCC, nor the dog park working group, nor the area rep had heard any complaints or misgivings indicates a comfortable measure of surety that there is not entrenched opposition to the possibility of a dog park in the contemplated area.<\/p>\n David Card remarked that the closest house by a Google Earth measurement is 218 ground ft. from the dog park.\u00a0\u00a0 A question arose about traffic and safety issues from people parking across street and walking across Temescal Canyon Road. Lou: when full the dog park would be about 45 dogs; LADOT says there is plenty of available parking and this isn\u2019t an issue. David C.: this would also involve people making U-Turns. Cathy Russell: She is concerned about the park being overrun by too many people and dogs, such as dog walkers with 10 dogs each. Leslie Campbell: The nature of the design of this park will eliminate dog walkers because it wouldn\u2019t be safe; you can\u2019t just open the gate and let dogs go in this park, due to the design. Danielle Samulon: how will people know to leave at closing time? Lou: He hopes people will know to leave when it turns dark. Regarding administrative details that may come up in Phase 2 in the future: Peter Culhane will introduce Lou to head of the Palisades Highlands recreation group which has a dog park. Gil Dembo: How do you prevent dog owners from utilizing public park space outside of the dog park area? George Wolfberg: Barrington Dog Park has a special regulation; owners will be cited if they use other areas. Reza Akef: what about the rule of one owner one dog? Who will be the enforcer? He also has environmental concerns (e.g., plastic bags may end up in the ocean and dirty run-off). Lou: Rec. & Parks has jurisdiction and has rangers there to enforce the rules. They will try to have biodegradable bags available and run-off will go into the existing treatment system. David C: He is concerned about the size, the fact that beachgoers from all over the City and region may want to use the dog park, which may lead to a desire to expand the park further and then bump up next to playground; he is against encroachment on the playground and picnic area. He also asked, what about bathrooms? Where will they tie up dogs? Lou: Hopefully if someone has to go to bathroom someone will watch dogs. Susan P.: From her own experience, people using a dog park usually don\u2019t have to go to the bathroom; they don\u2019t stay long. David Kaplan: How will they prevent the park from being overrun when there are 60 dogs? Leslie Campbell: People are managing very well with other parks of about the same size. Carol Bruch: Did you actually put notices out to people on the rim, such as flyers at every door? Lou: We had people who knew residents on the ridge go out and talk to their neighbors. We didn\u2019t specifically notify each resident.<\/p>\n Motion<\/u>: \u00a0Lou made a motion for the PPCC to support the dog park proposed at this location so that we can move forward with all the steps needed to make the dog park happen. \u00a0No additional discussion. \u00a0Vote<\/u>: Passed by unanimous vote of voting board members.<\/p>\n 11. \u00a0 \u00a0New Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n 11.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Motions Proposed to WRAC Leadership by WRAC-LUPC<\/u>.<\/p>\n Initial Remarks by George Wolfberg and Chris Spitz<\/u>. \u00a0These motions have been proposed by the Westside Regional Alliance of Council (WRAC) Land Use & Planning Committee to WRAC leadership; due to time constraints WRAC leadership has not yet considered the motions. Rather than wait for leadership to recommend, we are proposing the motions to the Board tonight because PPCC has already taken positions on these matters and the motions are consistent with PPCC\u2019s position in each case.<\/p>\n 1). \u00a0 Resolution<\/span> to oppose SB 946 [Lara]<\/u> (motion sponsored in PPCC by George Wolfberg and Chris Spitz; modifications in bold font):<\/p>\n \u201cPacific Palisades Community Council<\/strong> opposes SB 946 [Lara],<\/strong> in which the State of California would establish sidewalk vending regulations for local municipalities. The bill would require local regulations to permit vending in parks and public spaces and would not allow location restrictions unless \u2018directly related to objective health, safety or welfare concerns.\u2019 The City of Los Angeles is currently analyzing sidewalk vending options. Local control and jurisdiction over sidewalk vending is strongly preferred, and should be preserved.\u201d<\/p>\n Background<\/u>: \u00a0Bill text<\/a>; previous PPCC letter<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Chair stated the motion to the board; no additional second needed since the motion was made by two voting board members.<\/p>\n Presentation by George and Chris<\/u>: \u00a0This proposed bill would require cities, on a statewide basis, to allow sidewalk vending in parks and all public spaces, with basically no provision for either an opt-in or opt-out process. It is another attempted state encroachment on local control. PPCCs position on sidewalk vending is as expressed in its previous letter: We oppose legalization on a citywide basis but if legalization is to occur we insist on certain conditions, including a opt-in procedure for those neighborhoods that wish to have this activity. A proposal to legalize sidewalk vending has been pending in City Council Committee for some time, under which certain areas might be allowed to opt-out and disallow the activity. Should an opt-in or opt-out procedure be instituted, they would come back to the community to determine what the community wanted and we would hear from all sides. This proposed local solution would be entirely overridden by SB 946. Consistent with PPCC\u2019s longstanding support for local control and the position already taken on sidewalk vending, we urge the board to pass this proposed resolution.<\/p>\n Discussion<\/u>:\u00a0\u00a0 Eric Marshall (audience) urged the board to oppose this resolution.\u00a0\u00a0 He believes the resolution is burdensome and the bill doesn\u2019t violate local control.<\/p>\n Vote<\/u>: \u00a0Passed by a vote of more than 2\/3 of voting board members.<\/p>\n 2). \u00a0 Resolution<\/span> to support a Short-Term Rentals Ordinance IF the following specific conditions are included<\/u> (motion sponsored in PPCC by George Wolfberg and Chris Spitz; modifications in bold font):<\/p>\n \u201cFurther to the letter of 2\/5\/18 submitted to CF <\/strong>14-1635-S2<\/strong> by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC), Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC), a member of WRAC, resolves as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\nMINUTES FOR JANUARY 11th 2018<\/h5>\n
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