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Return to Index of 2020 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 13th 2020<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, David Kaplan, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis Toppel, Steve Cron, Rick Mills, Brenda Theveny, Barbara Marinacci, Jan Ostendorf, Fay Vahdani, John Padden, Dick Wulliger, Rick McGeagh, David Peterson [after approval of David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, per Item 8.1.1 below]<\/p>\n

Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Mary Mueller, Marilyn Wexler<\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates: \u00a0<\/strong>Miriam Schulman, Bruce Schwartz, Quentin Fleming, Susan Orenstein, Craig Natvig, Melanie Bouer, Beth Holden Garland, Richard Blumenberg<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Certification of Quorum. \u00a0<\/strong>Chair David Card called the meeting to order at 6:01pm and certified that a quorum was present.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. <\/strong>\u00a0Richard Cohen read the Mission Statement.<\/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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a01) Approval of Minutes \u2013\u00a0<\/em>the minutes of 1\/23\/20 were deemed approved. \u00a02) Upcoming Meetings\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 February 27, 2020:\u00a0 Guest Speaker \u2013 LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin.\u00a0 March 12, 2020:\u00a0 LADWP presentation on water & power rates & billing. \u00a0March 26, 2020: (1) Guest Speaker \u2013 LA City Controller Ron Galperin; (2) New:\u00a0<\/em>CD11, LADOT & Caltrans presentation on potential improvements to the PCH & Chautauqua intersection.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 \u00a0 Consideration of Agenda.\u00a0 <\/strong>The agenda was considered.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong>. \u00a0The Treasurer Richard Cohen reported that the Council\u2019s bank balance is $42,107.44.\u00a0 Since the last PPCC meeting we have received $1,252.28 from nineteen donations ranging from $25 to $100.\u00a0 The Treasurer has paid the renewal premium for our Directors and Officers Liability Insurance which renews on March 7 in the amount of $536.30.\u00a0 We have not yet received the renewal quote for our General Liability insurance but expect the renewal quote soon.<\/p>\n

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

7.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Janet Turner (resident). \u00a0On Monday, February 24, there will be a free event on the upcoming census, from 6:30-7:30pm at the Library. She will provide information to the Secretary.<\/p>\n

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

8.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>From the Chair<\/u>\u00a0(Presiding Officer).<\/p>\n

8.1.<\/em>1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Vacant Vice-Chair seat; nomination & board approval of Vice-Chair <\/em>(Bylaws, Art. VII.4.E). <\/em>The Chair nominated David Kaplan, Area 6 Representative, for the position of PPCC Vice-Chair.\u00a0 The Secretary noted that David Kaplan has been a respected member of the Board since 2014 and has shown exemplary leadership in a variety of roles, including serving on the Executive & Bylaws Committees and chairing the Village Project LUC and the recent Awards Selection Committee.The Chaircalled for a vote of the Board to approve David Kaplan as PPCC Vice-Chair.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 Unanimous board approval.\u00a0 Upon the election of the Vice-Chair, the former Area 6 1st Alternate, David Peterson, became the primary Area 6 Representative and the former 2nd Alternate, Jason Sklar, became the Area 6 1st Alternate.<\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Chair Emeritus seat <\/em>(Bylaws, Art. V.1.A-B). \u00a0<\/em>Upon the passing of George Wolfberg, immediate past Chair Maryam Zar became PPCC Chair Emeritus.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Vacant 2nd Alternate Area Representative seats; applications to be accepted. <\/em>\u00a0PPCC is now accepting applications for the open Areas 4 and 6 2nd Alternate seats.\u00a0A notice will be distributed via PPCC email on February 14, with information about eligibility and how to apply. Interested residents of Areas 4 and 6 are invited to apply.\u00a0 The deadline is March 15.\u00a0 [See: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/PPCC-2nd-Alt.-Areas-4-6-Rep-App-Notice.pdf<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

8.1.4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Board and Committee appointments.
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a) Organizational Member appointments: Chamber of Commerce (reversing positions of primary and alternate representatives; congratulations Sarah Knauer, new Chamber Chair). \u00a0<\/em>The Chamber has appointed Fay Vahdani as its primary representative and Sarah Knauer (the Chamber\u2019s new Chair) as its alternate representative on the PPCC Board.<\/p>\n

b) Chair\u2019s appointments: Palisades Forestry Committee (PFC) Chair; other Committee members, advisors & liaisons (see current listings: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/committees\/<\/em><\/a>). \u00a0<\/em>The Chair has appointed Cindy Kirven as Chair of the PFC. Cindy has been a respected member of the PFC; she is also a board member of the Pacific Palisades Garden Club and a long-time Palisades resident. The Chair has also appointed Mary Shultz, Garden Club president, and Lisa V., tree activist, as voting members of the PFC. All other Committee, advisor & liaison appointments continue as set forth in the listings on the PPCC website Leadership pages.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Updates on fire evacuation drill. CD-11-sponsored Evacuation Drill Committee.\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/May-2020-Evacuation-Drill-Committee-MembersR.pdf<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 <\/em>Plans are underway for a fire evacuation drill this May in the Palisades\u2019 hillside neighborhoods north of Sunset in Areas 1, 2 & 3.\u00a0 The drill will be managed by LAFD, led by Deputy Chief Armando Hogan (West Bureau Commander). CD11 has formed an Evacuation Drill Committee, composed of volunteer community leaders & residents [see members in the list linked above]. <\/em>\u00a0Pali High will be the staging area and command post.\u00a0 There will also be a resource fair.\u00a0 The Committee will provide input in planning the drill and may provide \u201cday of\u201d assistance. The drill date had been set for May 16, but the Treasurer noted that this is a conflict with the St. Matthews Fair.\u00a0 The Chair indicated he will bring this to the attention of Chief Hogan.\u00a0 Marilyn Wexler (Area 7 2nd Alternate) would like to have a fire evacuation drill in Area 7 as well.\u00a0 She was advised to speak with CD11 Deputy Lisa Cahill.\u00a0 Ms. Cahill explained that Mandeville Canyon residents organized their own drill last year and brought in LAFD to coordinate and manage the drill.\u00a0Chief Hogan has decided he would like to do drills in May and November, alternating between 3 different council districts (11, 5 and 4).\u00a0 Residents should work with Lisa Cahill regarding a possible subsequent drill for their areas.<\/p>\n

8.1.6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Update on Potrero Canyon rim development (15245 DePauw; see prior PPCC position letter: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DIR-15425-W-De-Pauw-2.pdf<\/em><\/a>and RAPC resolution passed on 1\/27\/20:<\/em>
\n<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Resolution-RAP-Commission-.pdf<\/em><\/a>). \u00a0<\/em>The Chair attended the WLA APC appeal hearing on February 5 and testified on behalf of PPCC in opposition to the deck development. \u00a0Rob Weber spoke on behalf of the Potrero Canyon Community Advisory Committee (PCCAC); Recreation and Parks Commissioner Joe Halper also spoke as an individual against the development. They testified in support of an appeal by the neighbors seeking to overturn a lower decision by the ZA to grant an \u201cafter the fact\u201d Coastal Development Permit for a large deck built by the property owner that hovers over the canyon slope. \u00a0The Chair explained the work that the PPCAC did to develop the Planning Dept. ZI bulletin which provides guidelines for Canyon rim development. City law and Coastal Commission regulations also prohibit downslope development. The result: a unanimous vote by the WLA APC to grant the appeal, denying the homeowners a Coastal Development Permit for the huge deck. The Commissioners indicated they would not approve an after the fact permit. It is unclear whether a tear down order has been or will be issued. We are awaiting issuance of the written decision.\u00a0 Lisa Cahill stated that she understands that the appeals are over and the next step could be litigation by the property owner.<\/p>\n

8.1.7. \u00a0 \u00a0American Legion Oratorical Contest.<\/em>This event took place at the District level last Sunday in the Palisades. Danielle Wilson won the event at the local and also the District levels.\u00a0 She has received checks for $400 and $500.\u00a0 The final winner will receive a $20,000 scholarship check.\u00a0 The next level of the contest will take place on February 23 at 8:30am in Panorama City at Legion Post 817.<\/p>\n

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

8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (Secretary). \u00a0SB 50 and other legislation update.\u00a0 The Secretary explained that she had prepared a written update which was distributed to the Board and posted on the PPCC website prior to the meeting: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/SB-50-and-Similar-Legislation-Update.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0She briefly summarized the information in her update.\u00a0 She also reported that in response to her message regarding AB 1279, Assemblymember Bloom has advised that the bill is being amended, although it is unclear if the amendments will address our concerns. After the bill is updated, his staff will discuss and hopefully address our concerns.\u00a0 We and Brentwood CC will continue to press for an unconditional exemption from increased density mandates for all Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone areas.<\/p>\n

8.2.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Richard Cohen (Treasurer). West LA Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) Update. The Treasurer is a member of the C-PAB & has been attending the meetings regularly for many years; other PPCC Board members attend as well, including Haldis Toppel.\u00a0 He reported that the West Los Angeles Police Station has a new Captain:\u00a0Captain III Jonathan Tom.\u00a0 At the recent C-PAB meeting, the Treasurer introduced himself privately and chatted with the new Captain.\u00a0 He asked for assurance that Capt. Tom was aware of the long-standing and hard-fought commitment of LAPD to Pacific Palisades to keep a patrol car in our neighborhood 24\/7.\u00a0 The Captain said “yes” but explained that exigent circumstances could interfere.\u00a0 Still, he agreed that our car was supposed to be the last car to be pulled out.\u00a0It was reported at C-PAB that crime in West L.A., which includes the Palisades area, is down substantially in 2019 vs 2018.\u00a0 Homicide is down 50% (1 vs 2), rape is down 14.3 (54 vs 63), robbery is down 30.2% (201 vs 288), burglary is down 25.8% (1078 vs 1453).\u00a0 Overall part one crime was down 13.3%.\u00a0 David Peterson<\/u>(Area 6 Representative): Capt. Tom recently went out with LAPD Officer Rusty Redican, Sharon Kilbride, other PPTFH members and Michelle Bisnoff (Brentwood CC Chair), looking at the homeless situation in our bluffs locations.\u00a0 It was very encouraging that the Captain took the time to go out and take a look at what is going on in our area. \u00a0The Treasurer<\/u>: Capt. Tom says that homelessness is the new No. 1 priority for LAPD.\u00a0 Sue Kohl<\/u>(Area 5 Representative):\u00a0 What is meant by \u201cour car\u201d?\u00a0 The Treasurer<\/u>: This refers to the car that patrols Pacific Palisades. Each area has its own defined patrol area and a car designated to that area, along with a dedicated Senior Lead Officer.\u00a0 The Palisades has had a designated patrol car for about 10 years.\u00a0 The car can\u2019t always be located immediately because it can be engaged on another call, or called out in an emergency to another area.\u00a0It is also used after arrests to take arrestees for booking at the Van Nuys station, and that process takes the car out of commission.\u00a0 David Kaplan<\/u>(Vice-Chair):\u00a0 Where does the Palisades fit in with the percentages of crime for the Westside?\u00a0 The Treasurer<\/u>: He hasn\u2019t seen a finer break down.\u00a0 Sarah Shmerling<\/u>(Palisadian Post): She has seen the figures; most crime stats are down in our area except for grand theft auto.\u00a0 Christine Card<\/u>(resident):\u00a0 There is an app called Citizens which notifies you when a crime occurs in real time.\u00a0 The Treasurer<\/u>: LAPD online also has interactive crime maps on the website.<\/p>\n

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

8.3.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Rick Mills (Area 4 Representative). \u00a0He suggested that we should think in advance of questions to ask Nick Melvoin, LAUSD Board Member, who will be our guest speaker on February 27. Residents are concerned about the Marquez playground being closed for weekend use.\u00a0 He will address that issue with Mr. Melvoin at the next meeting.\u00a0 Let Allison Polhill (Mr. Melvoin\u2019s assistant and PPCC Education Advisor) know ahead of time of your questions, if possible.<\/p>\n

8.3.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Steve Cron (Area 2 Representative). \u00a0As result of rains and recent fires, there is a lot of debris along Palisades Dr., which goes into the drains along the roadside.\u00a0 There has been a debate about who is responsible for the clean-up (the City or County).\u00a0 Mike Bonin has now acknowledged that the City is responsible and they will take care of and remove the debris. Regarding the infamous trailhead bathroom situation: Heather Johnson of the Coastal Commission has provided assurances that this will be on the agenda for the Commission\u2019s April meeting in Ventura.\u00a0 The Commission wants to make the owner responsible for fixing up the situation. \u00a0On March 1, resident-volunteers will do the semi-annual clean-up of Palisades Dr.<\/p>\n

8.3.3. \u00a0 \u00a0Haldis Toppel (Area 3 Representative).\u00a0 We have been informed by CD11 of a request to vacate a portion of a public street, at the end of Via Santa Inez in Area 3. This is in an unstable geological area.\u00a0 The issue may come to the LUC and\/or PPCC in the future.<\/p>\n

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

8.4.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Richard Wulliger (Historical Society). \u00a0There will be an interesting Historical Society talk on Wednesday, February 26, at 7pm in Theatre Palisades.\u00a0 The topic is \u201c100 Years of Fire in the Santa Monica Mountains.\u201d\u00a0He escribed the event and the speakers.\u00a0Admission is free and all are welcome.<\/p>\n

8.4.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Fay Vahdani (Chamber of Commerce). \u00a0The next Chamber networking meeting will take place at Porta Via Palisades on February 26 at 8am.<\/p>\n

8.4.3. \u00a0 \u00a0John Padden (PRIDE).\u00a0 All of the tiles formerly on Swarthmore have been transferred to bricks on Sunset Blvd.\u00a0About1300-1400 bricks have now been installed, including old and new bricks. Community members can go on the PRIDE website, PalisadesPride.com, to locate your bricks.\u00a0 Click on the brick on the landing page and it will direct you how to find your brick.\u00a0 Some people have requested new bricks.\u00a0 The window for new bricks is closed right now and they cannot take any new orders; however, they may be able to include new bricks in another location in the future.<\/p>\n

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

8.5.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Lisa Cahill (CD11).\u00a0 Most of what she had wanted to cover in her report was already discussed earlier in the meeting but she is happy to answer questions.\u00a0 The Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 What portion of Via Santa Inez is requested to be vacated?\u00a0 Ms. Cahill<\/u>:\u00a0 The best she can determine is the paved section.\u00a0 One large home will be built, but she doesn\u2019t know the status of the development.\u00a0 This issue only came to her office a day and half ago and they are still trying to get information.\u00a0 Haldis Toppel<\/u>(Area 3 Representative):\u00a0 Is it the entirety of Via Santa Inez or just the last portion?\u00a0 Ms. Cahill<\/u>:\u00a0 Just the last portion, about 100 ft. in length by 40 ft. (the road width).\u00a0 This would not affect neighboring homes other than the loss of street parking and there would be a large gate for the new home. There will be a recommendation from the CD11 staff reflecting community concerns.\u00a0 This will be heard in City Council tomorrow morning.<\/p>\n

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

8.6.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Patti Post (Transportation Advisor). Gladstones bus turnaround update. Brief discussion only. See: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gladstones-Bus-Turnaround-Update-020220.pdf<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

In the absence of the Transportation Advisor, the Chair summarized her report.\u00a0 He described the situation with current bus routes and the history of the bus turnaround.\u00a0We will follow up with the County and the concessionaire to make sure the turnaround will be in the plan that goes to the Coastal Commission. There will be public hearings in the future as regulators take a look at the Gladstones Redevelopment Project. Marilyn Wexler<\/u>(Area 7 2nd alternate):\u00a0 With George Wolfberg\u2019s passing, who from PPCC is now attending PCH Task Force meetings?\u00a0The Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 Patti Post is the lead and she attends whenever she can; the Chair will be the alternate.\u00a0 The meetings are infrequent and he is trying to get information about the next Task Force meeting. The Treasurer is also on the list to attend.<\/p>\n

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

9.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Bylaws Committee<\/u>\u00a0(Richard G. Cohen, Chair). \u00a0Proposed amendments to Attachment A (Election Procedure for Elected Representatives) to the PPCC Bylaws, recommended by the Committee (technical revisions related to filing deadlines; \u201cAmendments\u201d). Motion by the Bylaws Committee for board adoption of Amendments. See the following documents distributed concurrently with the meeting agenda via PPCC email and posted on the website:
\n1) Committee Report:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bylaws-Cmte-Report-February-2020R.pdf<\/a>.
\n2) Amendments \u201cRedline\u201d:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Attachment-A-22Redline22-Revisions.pdf<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>
\n3) Amendments \u201cClean\u201d: \u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Attachment-A-22Clean22-Revisions.pdf<\/em><\/a>.
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\nCommittee Chair Cohen explained the proposed Amendments as set forth in the Committee Report and in the above \u201cRedline\u201d and \u201cClean\u201d versions.\u00a0 He then moved on behalf of the Committee for board adoption of the proposed Amendments [no second was required as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member].\u00a0 The Chair invited discussion from the board.\u00a0 There were no questions or comments.\u00a0 A vote was taken.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 Unanimous in favor of the motion.<\/p>\n

9.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Palisades Forestry Committee (PFC)<\/u>. \u00a0PFC-recommended PPCC position letter re Sidewalk Repair Program (Street Tree Removals) Draft EIR. DEIR comment deadline: 2\/24\/20. Motion for Board approval of position letter (see attachment below). Background information: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/PFC-Submission-of-Information-to-PPCCR.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Chair explained that in the absence of the PFC Chair, he would be making the PFC presentation and introducing the motion; for this reason, he \u201chanded the gavel\u201d to Vice-Chair David Kaplan to serve as Presiding Officer for Item 9.2.\u00a0 The Chair moved for Board approval of the position letter as attached below; second by Marilyn Wexler (Area 7 2nd Alternate).\u00a0\u00a0 The Chair explained the background for this motion and summarized what the letter is requesting. \u00a0The Presiding Officer then invited discussion.\u00a0David Peterson<\/u>:\u00a0 What will be done about planting trees with roots that would destroy sidewalks?\u00a0 The Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 Providing for a root barrier is standard operating procedure for Urban Forestry.\u00a0 Lisa Cahill<\/u>: This issue is already taken care of; trees will not be planted with invasive root structures.\u00a0 Barbara Marinacci<\/u>(Garden Club):\u00a0 She is concerned about the width of sidewalks on lower Palisades Dr. that are not compliant with ADA requirements. Ms. Cahill<\/u>: Sidewalks will need to be called in for repair.\u00a0Following discussion, a vote was taken.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 Unanimous in favor of the motion.<\/p>\n

The Chair then resumed presiding over the meeting.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Old Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Continuing discussion: PPCC Operations (as time allows)<\/u>.<\/p>\n

a) Awards event assistance\/management. Had meeting with Woman\u2019s Club and discussed some ideas and timing ideas.\u00a0 The Chair explained that the Executive Committee will be discussing possible new ideas for the timing of nominations and management of the event and will report back to the board with any proposed changes.<\/p>\n

b) Volunteer to assist Secretary with administrative tasks. The Chair announced that the new PFC Chair, Cindy Kirven, has graciously offered to assist the Secretary with many of her tasks. The Executive Committee has unanimously approved this assistance.<\/p>\n

c) Fundraising\/outreach\/digital platforms. Rick Mills (Area 4 Representative) thanked the Secretary for sending the fundraising email to Board members. He has forwarded the message to his email lists and he asked other members to please forward the message to their respective email lists.<\/p>\n

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

11.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Remembering George Wolfberg<\/u>.\u00a0 Discussion only<\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n

The Chair invited the Board and community to share fond memories of George. The Secretary<\/u>read aloud an email message to PPCC from past PPCC Secretary Michael Soneff, relating his experience of George\u2019s kindness and expressing condolences.\u00a0 She also noted email messages of praise and sympathy from Brentwood Community Council (Chair Michelle Bisnoff) and Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council (Chair Robin Greenberg), and she explained that many other individual leaders throughout the City have expressed similar messages. She noted that these messages express her own views as well. Other individuals who spoke at the meeting included: \u00a0Haldis Toppel<\/u>(spoke about working with George who was always a smiling presence at City Hall) and Marilyn Wexler<\/u>(spoke about the many communications she has received as president of SMCCA from members and residents praising George).\u00a0 The Chair<\/u>noted the extensive Los Angeles Times obituary and he also remarked on his own experiences with George, focusing especially on their work together on the PCCAC and Potrero Canyon. \u00a0Lisa Cahill<\/u>related that George stood out as really special among all the people she\u2019s worked with.\u00a0 He was a great example to all and great leader in the community. His was a life well-lived.<\/p>\n

11.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Resolution to support naming Potrero Canyon Park in honor of George Wolfberg\u00a0<\/u>\u2013 recommended by the Executive Committee. The Chair explained that the recommended resolution (\u201cResolution\u201d) [attached below]<\/em>was distributed to the board and posted on the PPCC website in advance of the meeting.\u00a0 He introduced a motion on behalf of the Executive Committee for adoption of the Resolution by the board [no second was required as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member].\u00a0 The Chair then called for discussion. \u00a0Comments were brief and in support of the Resolution.\u00a0 A vote was then taken.\u00a0 Result<\/u>: unanimous in favor of the motion.\u00a0 The Chair noted that Commissioner Joe Halper has requested that we forward the Resolution to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners. The Organizational members are asked to consider writing their own individual letters of support. The Secretary will send forwarding information for the letters.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:28pm.<\/p>\n

____________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n

ATTACHMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Item 9.2 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>PPCC Position Letter re Sidewalk Repair Program (Street Tree Removals) Draft EIR. <\/strong><\/p>\n

February __, 2020<\/p>\n

Via e-mail
\nShilpa Gupta, Environmental Supervisor I
\nCity of Los Angeles Public Works, Bureau of Engineering
\nEnvironmental Management Group
\n1149 S Broadway, Suite 600, Mail Stop 939
\nLos Angeles, CA 90015
\nShilpa.Gupta@lacity.org<\/p>\n

Re: Public Comments on the Sidewalk Repair Program Draft Environmental Impact Report <\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear Ms. Gupta,<\/p>\n

The City of Los Angeles (City) prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate the potential environmental effects of the proposed Sidewalk Repair Program (SRP). The City is requesting input on the Draft EIR from public agencies, residents, and other interested project stakeholders<\/p>\n

Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) has been the most broad-based organization and voice of the Palisades community since 1973.<\/p>\n

In Spring 2019, PPCC formed the Palisades Forestry Committee (PFC), consisting of landscape professionals, community organizations, tree advocates and local government officials (including advisors UFD Superintendent Stephen Du Prey and CD11 Palisades-Brentwood Deputy Lisa Cahill), with the goal of facilitating the preservation and enhancement of our urban forest and its canopy by working in conjunction with the Urban Forestry Division of StreetsLA (UFD).<\/p>\n

The PPCC Board and PFC members recognize that trees are a critical part of the City\u2019s infrastructure, and vital to our health. Based on the PFC’s recommendation, after discussion at the regularly scheduled public Board Meeting on February 13, the PPCC Board voted [unanimously] to request:<\/p>\n

1) a minimum 60-day extension in the public comment period as it is not possible for the working public to read, adequately analyze, and prepare meaningful comments given:<\/p>\n