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Return to Index of 2019 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 28th 2019<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance:\u00a0 <\/strong>George Wolfberg, Peter F. Culhane, Richard G. Cohen, Chris Spitz, David Kaplan, Rick Mills, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Alan Goldsmith, Reza Akef, Haldis Toppel, Richard Blumenberg, Bill Bruns, Brenda Theveny, Jean Sharp, Sarah Knauer, Sarah Conner, Richard Wulliger, Duke Ostendorf<\/p>\n

Voting Alternates: \u00a0<\/strong>Marilyn Wexler, Steve Lantz<\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates: \u00a0<\/strong>Mary Mueller, David Card, Patti Post, Barbara Marinacci, Cathi Ruddy, Eli Safaie-Kia [see Item 8.1.1 below]<\/em><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Certification of Quorum. \u00a0<\/strong>The Chair George Wolfberg called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and certified that a quorum was present.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00adPatti Post read the Council\u2019s Mission.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction of the Board and Audience<\/strong>.\u00a0 The board and audience were introduced.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Approval of Minutes & Upcoming Meetings. \u00a0<\/strong>1) Approval of Minutes \u2013\u00a0<\/em>the minutes of 2\/14\/19 were deemed approved as corrected. <\/em>\u00a02) Upcoming Meetings \u2013\u00a0<\/em>March 14, 2019:\u00a0 1) Capt. III Vic Davalos, Commanding Officer, LAPD West Area; 2) other topics to be announced.\u00a0 March 28, 2019:\u00a0 Topics to be announced.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 \u00a0 Consideration of Agenda.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Chair announced that the agenda is as distributed with the exception of Pastor Davis\u2019 report (see Sec. 11.3, below)<\/em> which will be moved up to allow the pastor to attend another meeting.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong>. \u00a0Treasurer Richard Cohen reported that the Council\u2019s bank balance is $42,430.58.\u00a0 He also reported that since the last meeting PPCC has received about $600 of tribute revenue and the refund of a small erroneous charge by Gladstone’s, bringing PPCC\u2019s net positive cash flow from the Gala to about $8,780 with about $250 left to collect. \u00a0This excellent result is the Council\u2019s best ever Gala performance. \u00a0The Treasurer again thanked all who worked so hard to make it a success.There were no other significant transactions this period.<\/p>\n

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

7.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Michael Terry (President, Palisades Beautiful) provided information about street tree policy and selection.\u00a0 He advised that the Palisades has no viable street tree policy in place.\u00a0 There is an old document that lists approved street trees, but he has learned after consulting with Urban Forestry that 59% of tree species on the old list are no longer permitted.\u00a0 If anyone wishes to see it, he has a marked-up copy of the list. He has tried but has not been able to find a connection between the list and the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community Plan.\u00a0 Palisades Beautiful has no official policy on street tree species selection.<\/p>\n

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

8.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>From the Chair<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.1.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Approval of Youth Advisors. <\/em>The Chair nominated and introduced Eli Safaie-Kia as PPCC Youth Advisor.\u00a0 Eli is President of the Palisades Charter High School Ambassadors.\u00a0The board approved his appointment as PPCC Youth Advisor [Bylaws Art. XIV].<\/p>\n

8.1.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Zoning Code Workshop 3\/30\/19<\/em>.\u00a0 Save the date for this important event sponsored by PPCC and BCC, which will take place on March 30 at 10:30am at Gilbert Hall, Palisades Charter High School.\u00a0Expert speakers will provide information on how to access the new revised Zoning Code.\u00a0 Click on links and\/or buttons on our website and in PPCC email messages for more information.<\/p>\n

8.1.3. \u00a0 \u00a0WRAC Leadership Update.\u00a0 <\/em>The Chair and Secretary Chris Spitzattended last week\u2019s Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) leadership meeting.\u00a0 There have been thirteen member-councils of WRAC for many years. At the meeting, WRAC leaders welcomed a fourteenth council, North Westwood Neighborhood Council, which was recently certified by the City as a neighborhood council representing the North Westwood\/UCLA area.<\/p>\n

8.1.4. \u00a0 \u00a0Board Member Opening of Agenda.<\/em>\u00a0 The Chair again honored the first board member to open the agenda of the last meeting with a special hand-crafted gift from the Wolfberg kitchen:\u00a0 David Kaplan. Board members are reminded that the agenda may be accessed by clicking on the link and\/or button that is always provided within the message distributing the agenda.<\/p>\n

8.1.5. \u00a0 \u00a0The Chair welcomed new Chamber of Commerce representatives to the PPCC board:\u00a0 Sarah Knauer (Chamber Chair-elect), primary (in attendance), and Marissa Hermer (owner of The Draycott), alternate (not in attendance).\u00a0 He also thanked past Chamber primary representative Rick Lemmo for his service to PPCC.<\/p>\n

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

8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (Secretary) announced that the PPCC position letter regarding SB 50 has been sent to Councilmember Mike Bonin and other elected officials, including Councilmember Paul Koretz.\u00a0 The letter is posted on the PPCC website [SB 50 Letter<\/a>].\u00a0 She noted that we learned today that Councilmember Koretz has introduced an important resolution, as requested in our letter, for the Los Angeles City Council to oppose SB 50.\u00a0 This is a significant development, since if the resolution passes it will likely have an impact on the progress of this bill.<\/p>\n

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

8.3.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Steve Cron (Area Two Representative). \u00a0On Tuesday, he and Lisa Cahill met with four members of the Dept. of Recreation & Parks and three members of LAFD to look at conditions involving brush and downed trees along Palisades Dr.\u00a0 The City\u2019s policy provides that downed trees more than 10 ft. from a roadway or 200 ft. from residences are not removed.\u00a0 There are no residences along most of the lower portion of Palisades Dr. Two or three dead trees have fallen over, but all but one of these trees are more than 10 ft. from the roadway and will have to remain where they fell. One downed tree is on the edge of the roadway, so it was cut into pieces and will be cleared away when the City begins doing brush clearance along Palisades Dr. in May or June.\u00a0 A Highlands Fire Safety community meeting has been scheduled for March 19, 7-9pm at Calvary Christian Church.\u00a0 Speakers will include Fire Chiefs Armando Hogan and Orin Saunders. All are welcome, although the meeting orientation will be the Highlands. Peter Culhane (Vice-Chair) was instrumental in getting permission to use Calvary\u2019s facilities. The meeting will be recorded and posted if feasible so that people who can\u2019t attend will be able to view the recording.<\/p>\n

8.3.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Marilyn Wexler (Area Seven 2nd\u00a0<\/span>Alternate).\u00a0 A female cougar (mountain lion) has been hanging out at Rustic Canyon park.\u00a0 Neighbors are nervous and uncertain about what can be done.\u00a0 LAPD SLO Michael Moore:\u00a0 He is aware of the situation.\u00a0 This is a state issue; the City\u2019s Animal Services Dept. won\u2019t take action unless the animal displays aggression. The official state agency is the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; SLO Moore will try to follow-up.<\/p>\n

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

8.4.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Sarah Conner (PPRA).\u00a0 PPRA has heard from Barbara Marinacci on the important\u00a0 \u00a0issue of street tree selection.\u00a0 Sarah announced that Kelly Comras will be leading a PPRA committee to work on this issue.<\/p>\n

8.4.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Richard Wulliger (Historical Society). \u00a0On Tuesday, the Society sponsored an interesting talk at Theatre Palisades with historian Eric Wannamaker on the role of Native Americans in making movies at Inceville. There was a great deal of interest and the event was well-attended.<\/p>\n

8.5. \u00a0 \u00a0From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.5.1. \u00a0 \u00a0LAPD SLO Michael Moore.<\/p>\n

Since the beginning of year there have been eleven reported stolen vehicles.\u00a0 Eight cars were recovered and all eight had key fobs in them.\u00a0 The owners reported that they had not left keys in the car but may not have remembered that extra fobs could have been in the glove box.\u00a0 Officer Moore advises the community to make sure there are no keys left in cars, which in some cases allow the car door to be opened. Criminals are now trying handles first to see if the cars open. Reza Akef (Area Eight Representative) asked if any of the stolen cars were particular model years of Ford products which he asserted would not lock if the key fob is in the car. Officer Moore did not know.\u00a0 He said that residents should call police services if they see someone trying to open car doors.<\/p>\n

Bill Bruns (Friends of the Library) asked about better traffic enforcement at the Chautauqua & Sunset intersection. Officer Moore will speak with the motor officer in charge, Officer Ryan Basaker, about obtaining more enforcement at that intersection.<\/p>\n

Richard Cohen (Treasurer) commented that these issues have come up at C-PAB meetings which he attends. \u00a0He noted that doors won\u2019t lock with most modern cars if the key fob is still in the car. This could be an issue of valet keys being left in glove boxes, which allows criminals simply to push the start button.\u00a0 Regarding traffic enforcement, the Treasurer has been told that there are only six motor officers for the entire West Traffic area and under new policy directives from LAPD Chief Moore they have been pulled away to do traffic accident reports, in order to free up other officers to fight crime. This has resulted in officers being removed from traffic enforcement, and there are no longer officers sitting on Sunset or San Vicente with laser guns checking speed.<\/p>\n

8.5.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Zac Gaidzik (West-Metro LA Field Deputy, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl).<\/p>\n

The Board of Supervisors (BOS) unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kuehl to phase out the use of pepper spray in all juvenile facilities. \u00a0The Supervisor is thrilled that BOS passed a series of motions to fund 1600 affordable housing units throughout the southland in the coming fiscal year, and also passed a motion by Supervisor Kuehl to preserve the emergency tenant assistance fund.\u00a0 BOS additionally voted to support the Hope for the Coast vision to protect our coast line.\u00a0 A Nextgen Bus Study is being sponsored by Metro in order to overhaul the entire bus system; a Bus Study workshop will take place on Mar. 5, 4-7pm at the Felicia Mahood Senior Center, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., WLA. The County is now offering beach wheelchairs in some locations on a first-come first-served basis.\u00a0 Motorized wheelchairs are available at Perry\u2019s at Santa Monica beach. David Card (At-large 1st\u00a0<\/span>Alternate) raised a question about BOS taking over the 50 miles of the LA River. Response:\u00a0 BOS passed a motion co-sponsored by Supervisor Kuehl to initiate a study to start the process of updating the Master Plan for the River.\u00a0Sarah Knauer (Chamber Representative): What is the process for getting better traffic signage on Channel Rd. & Chautauqua regarding lane turns? \u00a0\u00a0Response:\u00a0LADOT is in charge and knows about the sign issue at this location, as does Councilmember Bonin\u2019s office. They will need a push.<\/p>\n

8.5.3. \u00a0 \u00a0Janet Turner (District Representative, Congressman Ted Lieu).<\/p>\n

The Congressman has been very busy sponsoring bills that have just been introduced in Congress.\u00a0 He has sponsored HR976 \u2013 the Air Traffic Noise Pollution Act.\u00a0 It is a first step calling for a study of noise and pollution impacts of air traffic.\u00a0 Questions were asked whether the bill addresses the impacts from general aviation and freight drones; she will bring back answers.\u00a0 She also described other legislation that Congressman Lieu has sponsored or co-sponsored, including the \u201cRebuild America\u2019s Schools Act,\u201d which would provide for infrastructure and safety improvements for schools; a bill to provide tax credits to employers for providing educational loans to employees; and a \u201cMedicare for All\u201d bill.<\/p>\n

8.5.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Eric Bruins (CD 11 Transportation Deputy).<\/p>\n

Regarding environmental issues:\u00a0 LADWP will not reinvest in natural gas and will look to\u00a0replace this energy source with renewable energy.\u00a0The Hyperion water treatment plant will be recycling 100% of waste water.\u00a0 This will be used for non-potable purposes (e.g., irrigation) or will be recycled back into the aquifer and kept in storage. See also additional report in Item 11.2 below.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.6. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.6.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Eli Safaie-Kia (Youth Advisor) reported that \u201cGame Night\u201d will take place this Friday, March 1 at 6:30pm in Mercer Hall at Pali High.\u00a0 The event is open to everyone.\u00a0 All proceeds will go to support the Pali High Ambassadors.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reports from Committees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

9.1.\u00a0\u00a0Bylaws Committee<\/u>\u00a0(Richard G. Cohen, Chair).<\/p>\n

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  1. Second Distribution of proposed amendments to the PPCC Bylaws, recommended by the Committee. See 1) Committee Report and 2) \u201cRedline\u201d plus \u201cClean” draft of proposed amendments, distributed concurrently with the meeting agenda via PPCC email and posted on the PPCC website.<\/li>\n
  2. Motion by the Bylaws Committee to Adopt the Proposed (Redline\/Clean) Amendments. \u00a0A second was not necessary because the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member. \u00a0Committee Chair Richard G. Cohen explained the proposed amendments; after discussion a vote was taken.\u00a0 Vote: \u00a0Passed by unanimous vote of board members present.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Richard Cohen also reported that the Bylaws Committee has met and will be proposing extensive revisions of Bylaws provisions related to the Area and At-large Representative elections, with the First Distribution of the redline amendments to occur in connection with our next meeting on March 14. He further advised that the Executive Committee has unanimously approved a Bylaws Committee recommendation to correct certain minor typographical errors and \u201cinformalities\u201d (capitalization and nomenclature) in Appendix B of the Bylaws (area boundaries).\u00a0 These errors will therefore be corrected without the necessity of a board vote [Bylaws Appendix C, SR-8].<\/p>\n

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

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

    11.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Adel H. Hagekhalil, Executive Director & General Manager, Bureau of Street Services<\/u>\u00a0(Street Services information and Q&A).<\/p>\n

    Mr. Hagekhalil provided information on his background and goals for the Bureau of Street Services (BSS).\u00a0 He was worked for the City for 30 years but was recently recruited to the position of BSS General Manager.\u00a0 The new nomenclature of BSS is \u201cStreets LA.\u201d He wants to transform the streets, trees & sidewalks to be safe, mobile and sustainable. He intends to work with everyone so that Los Angeles will have a \u201cworld class\u201d streetscape. The City has not invested in our streetscape for some time and he is advocating for change.\u00a0 The former policy was simply to do what was necessary to keep \u201cgood\u201d streets in shape and to neglect \u201cfailed\u201d streets.\u00a0 He is making a shift in the policy and intends to do advance planning using innovation, technology & data to keep our streets safe.\u00a0 He has a team with him who are working on these plans.\u00a0 He has requested significant new budgetary resources from the City for BSS operations.\u00a0 A new \u201cstreet damage restoration\u201d fee is being imposed on utilities who make utility cuts causing streets to be compromised.\u00a0 New paving material is being developed to replace the use of asphalt; it is 10 times stronger and also cheaper and more environmentally sustainable than asphalt. \u00a0The City also needs to invest in street trees. His team is working toward scheduled-tree trimming, instead of simply responding to emergencies.\u00a0 BSS is also paying attention to tree removal; they want to be sure the tree actually needs to be removed and if so, that an equivalent replacement tree will be planted.\u00a0 Regarding street furniture:\u00a0 He wants to make sure that 75% of ridership on the transit system will have shade shelters at transit stops; he would like to install \u201csmart\u201d shelters.<\/p>\n

    Mr. Hagekhalil introduced his team in attendance: Stehanie Clements, Chief Financial Officer; Veronica Maxwell, Community Liaison; Aida Valencia, Repaving & Resurfacing; Elvin Galindo, Enforcement; and Steven Duprey and David Miranda, Urban Forestry. Mr. Miranda stated that Urban Forestry will work with the community on updating our street trees plan.<\/p>\n

    Q&A then ensued.\u00a0 Reza Akef (Area Eight Representative):\u00a0 Do you make utility companies contract with the City to make sure their work is up to par when trenching or cutting into streets?\u00a0 Response (Galindo):\u00a0 Yes. His investigators will come out and inspect to make sure utility companies are properly doing the work. Reza challenged this and stated that in his experience as a builder, he sees utility companies frequently tearing up streets and inadequately covering excavations which leads to decay and cracking. \u00a0He believes the new restoration fee is not sufficient.\u00a0Response (Hagekhalil):\u00a0 He hears the concern and will consider it.<\/p>\n

    Peter Culhane:\u00a0 He has mapped out over 25 miles of street curbing in the Palisades that could be swept.\u00a0We are looking for street sweepers.\u00a0Response (Hagekhalil): \u00a0The City has long had specific routes for sweeping but this hasn\u2019t been updated for a long time.\u00a0 He is committed to revamping the entire program.\u00a0 The first step will be to address streets that have lots of trash, such as commercial areas\/traffic corridors.<\/p>\n

    Richard Cohen:\u00a0 Regarding street furniture, we have a Specific Plan which the community contends applies to street furniture in the PROW.\u00a0 In the past PPCC has hired an attorney to assert our position to the City. We don\u2019t want our beautiful street furniture, which was paid for and installed by one of our own community groups, to be replaced with furniture not of our choice, and further, we don\u2019t want commercial advertising and digital signs in the PROW. Response (Hagekhalil):\u00a0 He understands and will work with us in the future on street furniture and signage in the PROW.<\/p>\n

    Alan Goldsmith (At-large Representative):\u00a0 Asked about BSS funding in terms of real dollars.\u00a0 Response (Hagekhalil): We have various funding sources, including taxes and the restoration fee fund.\u00a0 He is proposing to make investments in failed streets, to make sidewalks safe, to reduce liability for claims, and to plan for the future. The BSS budget was $168 million last year and his proposal to the Mayor this year is over $300 million.<\/p>\n

    Sarah Conner:\u00a0 Will BSS be looking at withdrawn streets?\u00a0 Response (Hagekhalil): \u00a0The City Council has voted to bring back previously withdrawn streets and they will look at these. Q: What does he mean about bringing in equivalent trees to replace trees that are removed?\u00a0 Response: We have a \u201ctree summit\u201d coming up on April 26 to look at best practices in replacing trees.<\/p>\n

    Patti Post (Transportation Advisor):\u00a0 Suggested that BSS work on coordinating all of its divisions.\u00a0An example of one of the issues: A street will be re-slurried, but the re-striping then doesn\u2019t occur for months afterwards. This is a safety issue.\u00a0 Response (Hagekhalil):\u00a0 We now have monthly meetings to deal with these issues and we will be looking at better coordination.<\/p>\n

    Haldis Toppel (Area Three Representative):\u00a0 Raised an issue about fixing a small problem on her street that could become a big problem as this is in a slide area.<\/p>\n

    Krishna Thangavelu (resident): Urged that no highly flammable street trees be planted as we are a high fire hazard area.\u00a0 Response (Miranda):\u00a0 We will work on an appropriate street tree list for the Palisades.<\/p>\n

    John Padden (PRIDE):\u00a0 We are working on a plan to revitalize and revamp the streetscape in our commercial area.\u00a0 We will need to raise funds and also work with the City.\u00a0 How can we work with you to be proactive, and are there funds available for some of this work?\u00a0 Response (Hagekhalil): \u00a0Indicated he could not help with funding but suggested that he and Veronica Maxwell (Community Liaison) can help with streamlining the permit process. He can also help with the Sanitation Dept. in terms of servicing trash cans.<\/p>\n

    Sue Pascoe (resident): \u00a0Can BSS look at conditions on Temescal Canyon Road? Response (Hagekhalil):\u00a0 Yes.<\/p>\n

    David Card (At-large 1st\u00a0<\/span>Alternate):\u00a0 Expressed concern about protecting the urban forest and urged Urban Forestry to consider at the April summit not only getting action on a preferable street tree list but also trying to get street trees treated as infrastructure.<\/p>\n

    Chris Spitz: \u00a0Asked for an update on the status of Chautauqua repaving. Response (Hagekhalil & Valencia):\u00a0 The repaving had been scheduled twice in the past but had to be pushed back due to construction and trenching.\u00a0 Right now, there is a hold on repaving until April 19.\u00a0 BSS has penciled-in the work for April 27-28.\u00a0 The repaving will be from Sunset Blvd. to PCH.\u00a0 David Kaplan (Area 6 Representative):\u00a0 A contractor for AT&T will be doing trenching on Chautauqua at some point in the future (exact date unknown); he will follow up with BSS.<\/p>\n

    Mr. Hagekhalil reiterated the intention of BSS to work with the community and assist us with our streetscape needs and concerns.<\/p>\n

    11.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0CD 11 Transportation Deputy Eric Bruins<\/u>\u00a0(Bonin motion re electric scooters, LADOT \u201cVision Zero\u201d report & new pilot program to return parking meter revenues to the Palisades).<\/p>\n

    Dockless electric scooters<\/strong>:\u00a0 There has been no change legislatively since his first report to the PPCC board.\u00a0 The full program will kick in during in the first week of March.\u00a0 Patti Post (Transportation Advisor) asked about fees and enforcement.\u00a0 Response: The City hasn\u2019t allocated any money yet as permit fees are just starting to be collected. There be evaluation and outreach.\u00a0 LADOT is hosting workshops on the program, with one on March 20 at 7pm in Mar Vista [Disability Community Resource Center, 12901 Venice Blvd., LA 90066]. \u00a0Bill Bruns: Are there limits on the number of permitted devices?\u00a0 Response:\u00a0 There are different allocations depending on areas.\u00a0 Each operator can receive permits for a maximum of 3,000 devices. Some are applying only for small fleets (100) and some are applying for the full program.\u00a0Most of the concentration is in other areas.\u00a0 They have not seen active interest in placing these devices in the Palisades (likely due to topography). So far there have been seven or eight conditional permits issued; eleven have applied for the full program. The program covers electric bikes as well as scooters.<\/p>\n

    Vision Zero:<\/strong>\u00a0 In December the City approved priority corridors and intersections for attention in 2019.\u00a0They are prioritized according to the rate of severe and fatal accidents.\u00a0 Number One on the list is the PCH & Temescal Canyon intersection, with the PCH & Sunset intersection also included. The discussion will be about redesigning the intersections.\u00a0 Timeline: \u00a0Over the next several months the City and Caltrans will talk about what they want to do about modifications to the intersections. There won\u2019t be radical design changes.\u00a0 They will be looking at signal timing (giving pedestrians a head start) and intersection tightening (cars being required to turn more at a right angle\/decreasing turning radius).\u00a0 Patti Post: When is your best guess when there might be a plan for these intersections?\u00a0Response: We will likely have a plan in 5-6 months.\u00a0 CD 11 is also working to fund a signalized left turn phase at the Sunset & Chautauqua intersection (although that intersection is not on the Vision Zero list).<\/p>\n

    Parking Meter Funds Return Program:<\/strong>\u00a0 The program was approved a month ago.\u00a0 The Palisades BID is one of three pilot areas.\u00a0 Chris Spitz:\u00a0 How much of the revenues will be returned to the Palisades?\u00a0 Response: Fifteen percent (15%) of all meter revenues in the BID area will be earmarked and the BID is in charge of outreach to the community for input on streetscape improvements. \u00a0He expects around $65,000 annually to go to the BID.<\/p>\n

    11.3. \u00a0 \u00a0Pastor Kenneth Davis, Palisades Lutheran Church<\/u>\u00a0(Feed My Starving Children program). \u00a0Pastor Davis briefly explained that this is a community wide event to support efforts to eradicate hunger world-wide, one child at a time, through the distribution of meal packets. \u00a0They had the first packing event in 2017 in which 88,000 meal packets were packed and then distributed to 70 countries.\u00a0 The packing event in 2019 is being hosted at Corpus Christi Church and sponsored by Palisades Lutheran Church.\u00a0 It will take place on Thursday, June 20; different shifts will be available in the evening, and all ages can participate, including children as young as 4 years old up as well as adults.\u00a0 The goal is to pack 100,000 meal packets this year. The Pali High Ambassadors have committed to help. The Chair encouraged participation by PPCC members, noting that June 20 is not a PPCC meeting date. Information will be posted on the Palisades Lutheran Church website [PLC-FMSC<\/a>].<\/p>\n

    12. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adjournment.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:05 pm.<\/p>\n

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