{"id":7495,"date":"2020-02-16T13:08:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T13:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=7495"},"modified":"2020-07-01T16:16:22","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T16:16:22","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2020-27-02","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2020-27-02\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes – 2020 \/ 02 \/ 27"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 27th 2020<\/h4>\n

Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Kaplan, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis Toppel, Steve Cron, David Peterson, Steve Boyers, Rick Mills, Brenda Theveny, Barbara Marinacci, Fay Vahdani, Dick Wulliger, Jan Ostendorf, Cathi Ruddy<\/p>\n

Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Quentin Fleming, Richard Blumenberg<\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Bruce Schwartz, Miriam Schulman, Cathy Russell<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Certification of Quorum. \u00a0<\/strong>In the absence of the Chair, Vice-Chair David Kaplan called the meeting to order at 6:05pm and certified that a quorum was present.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Reading of Community Council\u2019s Mission. <\/strong>\u00a0Sue Kohl read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Introduction of the Board and Audience<\/strong>.\u00a0 The Board and audience were introduced.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Approval of Minutes & Upcoming Meetings.<\/strong>\u00a01) Approval of Minutes \u2013 the minutes of 2\/13\/20 were deemed approved as corrected; the Secretary will correct the final 2\/13\/20 minutes to state that the minutes of 1\/23\/20 (not 2\/13\/20) had been approved at the 2\/13\/20 meeting. \u00a02) Upcoming Meetings<\/em>\u2013 March 12, 2020: (1) Introduction of new LAPD West Division Commanding Officer Captain III Jonathan Tom; (2) LADWP presentation on water & power rates and billing. \u00a0March 26, 2020: (1) Guest Speaker \u2013 LA City Controller Ron Galperin; (2) CD11, LADOT & Caltrans presentation on potential improvements to the PCH & Chautauqua intersection; (3) Possible nomination & Board election of Areas 4 and 6 Alternate representatives.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Consideration of Agenda.\u00a0 <\/strong>The agenda was considered.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong>. \u00a0In the absence of the Treasurer, the Secretary gave the Treasurer\u2019s report: The Council\u2019s bank balance is $42,182.44.\u00a0 There have been no significant transactions since the last report.<\/p>\n

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

7.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Rose Reed<\/span> (resident).\u00a0 She has granddaughters who attend Canyon School and Paul Revere.\u00a0 She noted that four LAUSD Board members (not Nick Melvoin) are up for election and that these Board members will make decisions that affect students in all districts.\u00a0 She would like everyone to ask their friends who live in other LAUSD districts to vote.\u00a0She attempted to name the Board members for whom she would like people to vote, but on a point of order by Steve Cron (Area 2 Representative), the Presiding Officer reminded Ms. Reed and the audience that candidate advocacy and political speeches are not permitted at PPCC meetings.<\/p>\n

7.1.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Bill Armistead<\/span> (resident).\u00a0 He lives adjacent to Palisades Recreation Center and the area where the Veterans Gardens project is to be constructed.\u00a0 He and other neighbors have serious fire safety and environmental concerns related to the six charcoal grills planned for that area of the park. He explained their concerns, including risk of fire due to open flames near flammable Eucalyptus trees and emissions from the charcoal grills.\u00a0 He and other neighbors have alerted Councilmember Bonin and the Dept. of Recreation and Parks to their concerns.\u00a0The Presiding Officer noted that this topic was not on the agenda for February 27 but may be agendized for a future meeting.<\/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

8.1.1. \u00a0 \u00a0George Wolfberg<\/em>\/Potrero Canyon naming resolution letter:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Naming-Potrero-Canyon-Park-LetterR.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We submitted a letter to the Recreation & Parks Commissioners and also RAP General Manager Mike Shull on February 19, advising them of our resolution strongly supporting Councilmember Bonin\u2019s motion to name the park in Potrero Canyon after George Wolfberg in City Council. The letter is posted on the PPCC website and a link was in the agenda.\u00a0 Councilmember Bonin\u2019s motion has been brought in City Council and is now before the Council \u201cHENPAR\u201d (parks) committee.\u00a0 We have also filed our Resolution in support of the motion in the City Council file.\u00a0No date is scheduled yet but we are hopeful the motion will soon pass in committee and then in the full Council.<\/p>\n

8.1.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Sidewalk Repair Program DEIR comment letter:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Letter-on-Sidewalk-DEIR.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We submitted our comment letter on the Sidewalk Repair Program on February 17.\u00a0 We have since received a response from the City that the deadline to comment has been extended, pursuant to our and other organizations\u2019 requests, for 60 days or until April 24.\u00a0 This will give more time for other councils and groups to provide input.\u00a0 The letter has been posted on the PPCC website and a link was in the agenda.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Areas 4 & 6 2nd Alternate Representative applications.<\/em>\u00a0 Deadline for submission:\u00a0 5pm on March 15, 2020. \u00a0\u00a0Residents of Areas 4 and 6 are invited to submit applications for the open 2nd Alternate positions.\u00a0 A link to the \u201cAlternates Application Notice,\u201d with information on how to apply, is posted on the PPCC website.<\/p>\n

8.1.4. \u00a0 \u00a0New:\u00a0 Palisades Wildfire Evacuation Drill.\u00a0 <\/em>LAFD Deputy Chief Armando Hogan has advised us that the upcoming Wildfire Evacuation Drill has been scheduled for Saturday June 13, 2020.\u00a0 Stay tuned for more details to come.<\/p>\n

8.1.5. \u00a0 \u00a0New:\u00a0 1270 N. Marinette Rd.<\/em>\u00a0 PPCC\u00a0recently learned about\u00a0a City Planning Dept. hearing on February 27,\u00a0regarding a development\u00a0project proposed for\u00a01270 N. Marinette Rd.\u00a0 This\u00a0involves an\u00a0application for a 4-lot subdivision parcel map; other proposals\u00a0include\u00a0demolition of the existing home, construction of four new homes and retaining walls, extension of the existing public street for legal & physical access, grading (with no export of soil) and\u00a0removal &\u00a0replacement of\u00a0ten protected and 53 unprotected \u201csignificant\u201d trees.\u00a0<\/em>The Executive Committee approved a letter by the Chair requesting that all applicable laws be strictly applied, per PPCC’s\u00a0Guiding Principles.\u00a0 See:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/PPCC-Letter-re-1270-MarinetteR.pdf<\/a>. The hearing officer has held the file open until March 31,\u00a0at our request, to allow possible\u00a0additional public comment.\u00a0The PPCC Land Use Committee (LUC) will meet on March 4\u00a0at the Palisades Branch Library to consider the project;<\/em>\u00a0the PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee is also reviewing the tree removal proposals.<\/p>\n

8.1.6. \u00a0 \u00a0New:\u00a0LUC Appointment.<\/em>\u00a0 The Chair has appointed Vice-Chair David Kaplan as an additional member of the LUC.<\/p>\n

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

8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (Secretary). \u00a0WRAC leadership 2\/19 meeting update; legislation update.\u00a0 \u00a0The Secretary reported:<\/p>\n

1) \u00a0She attended the last WRAC meeting.\u00a0 Featured speakers were the new LAPD West Division Commanding Officer, Captain III Jonathan Tom, and City Attorney Mike Feuer.\u00a0 Capt. Tom was very impressive and it will be good for the Board and community to learn more about him when he attends the next PPCC meeting.\u00a0 The City Attorney spoke about his work on behalf of the City and his proposals to address homelessness.\u00a0 No action was taken at the meeting.<\/p>\n

2) \u00a0Regarding legislation, we are still awaiting new or revised housing bills with provisions similar to SB 50 from Senator Wiener and other legislators, as well as expected amendments to AB 1279 from Assemblymember Bloom. These bills will potentially mandate increased density in the Palisades\u2019 single-family zones. We will continue to monitor and to request a clear, unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in all cases of proposed mandates for increased density in our single-family neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

3) \u00a0We received a message from CD11 Transportation Deputy Eric Bruins on February 20, giving an update on the Parking Meter Revenue Local Return Pilot Program.\u00a0 The Secretary explained that under this program, fifteen percent (15%) of all meter revenues in the BID area (the central commercial district of the Palisades), or around $65,000 annually, will be earmarked and the BID will be in charge of outreach to the community for input on streetscape improvements. Before his illness this summer, past Chair George Wolfberg had been seeking to move the program along and had offered to have PPCC assist the BID in the public outreach process and in implementing the program. As reflected in PPCC\u2019s minutes, this offer was well-received by the BID members. Since then, we have been awaiting word on the City\u2019s staffing of the program, which must occur as a next step before the BID\u2019s outreach process begins. The Secretary read from Mr. Bruins\u2019 message, in which he explained \u201cgood\u201d news and new expectations on timing.\u00a0 See attachment.\u00a0 <\/em>David Peterson (PRIDE) stated that the BID is subject to and will comply with the Brown Act, and that PPCC\u2019s role would be to provide input with respect to community wishes about the use of the funds for possible streetscape improvements.<\/p>\n

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

8.3.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Steve Cron (Area 2 Representative).\u00a0 This Sunday at 10am, volunteers will meet at Starbucks in the Highlands for the semi-annual clean-up of Palisades Dr.\u00a0 Bruce Schwartz will be there with his truck to carry debris away. He thanked Lisa Cahill and Mike Bonin\u2019s office for having the drains along Palisades Dr. cleared out. He also noted that he and Maryam Zar recently interviewed LAPD Capt. Tom for their Palisades Podcast and they found the Captain to be an amazing person.<\/p>\n

8.3.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Rick Mills (Area 4 Representative).\u00a0 After extensive delays the project to stabilize the bluffs on Asilomar has begun.\u00a0He described the process.\u00a0 There will be a test on the block next to where the landslide occurred.\u00a0 The testing will go on for next couple of months.\u00a0 If the testing works, then the actual stabilization work will begin on Asilomar.<\/p>\n

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

8.4.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Dick Wulliger (PP Historical Society).\u00a0 Last night at Theatre Palisades the Historical Society sponsored a talk on \u201cThe Fires of the Santa Monica Mountains.\u201d\u00a0 He described the event and the speakers. There was a full house, the audience was very interested and knowledgeable and the event was a big success.<\/p>\n

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

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

Officer Moore reported that crime in the Palisades is up slightly.\u00a0 Since last year we are up 3 robberies, 5 burglaries, 7 car robberies and 3 thefts.\u00a0 He asked everyone to spread the LAPD message: \u201cLock it, hide it, keep it!\u201d\u00a0 Q&A ensued.\u00a0 \u00a0Q:\u00a0 Is there a pattern as to who is committing crimes?\u00a0 A:\u00a0 There is no certainty about repeat offenders.\u00a0 On Los Leones one person is committing crimes over & over again. The police catch many offenders after the fact because of stolen credit card use.\u00a0 Q:\u00a0 Can signs be put up to warn hikers about car break- ins?\u00a0 A:\u00a0Warning signs have already been made up and LAPD is working on getting City approval for the signs to be posted.\u00a0 The signs will be bright orange and are not attractive.\u00a0 Q:\u00a0 Can he address recent activity on Greentree in Rustic Canyon, where someone has been throwing stones at houses?\u00a0 A:\u00a0 There was an incident with a homeless man doing bizarre things at Erewhon Market. This man got away and may have been the person who was acting bizarrely on Greentree.\u00a0Q: Is SLO Moore aware of drivers spinning donuts on Palisades Dr.?\u00a0 A:\u00a0 The police had an idea about the identity of the primary offender; SLO Moore spoke to the parents of that person and he believes this activity has now stopped.<\/p>\n

8.5.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Allison Holdorff Polhill (Chief Advisor & District Director, LAUSD District 4 Board Member Nick Melvoin, and PPCC Education Advisor).<\/p>\n

Ms. Polhill explained that Nick Melvoin was unable to attend tonight but will now be speaking at our April 23 meeting.\u00a0 She thanked PPCC for accommodating his schedule.\u00a0Ms. Polhill is Mr. Melvoin\u2019s Chief Advisor and District Director. The District oversees 150 schools including the entire Palisades Complex.\u00a0 Westchester-Playa and Mar Vista hold large celebrations annually to award Teacher of the Year honors for schools in their areas.\u00a0 Mr. Melvoin and the District have now decided to bring the 2019-220 Teacher of the Year award ceremony to the Palisades-Brentwood area.\u00a0 They are considering holding this on an evening in May and are looking for a location.\u00a0 Mike Bonin\u2019s office and Ted Lieu\u2019s office are on board.\u00a0 The District has sent out letters to all principals of public and private schools in the Palisades and Brentwood.\u00a0 One teacher will be nominated per each elementary, middle and high school, except that Revere and Pali High can nominate two teachers each since they are so large.\u00a0 A question was asked about funds to help pay for busing.\u00a0 Ms. Polhill explained that LAUSD stopped funding transportation for Pali High because it is an independent charter school.\u00a0 She has been working with the administrative staff and Councilmember Bonin\u2019s office to try and maintain diversity and subsidize transportation in some way.\u00a0 These are important issues to Nick and he strongly supports diversity.\u00a0 Another question was asked as to whether teachers\u2019 unions are opposed to Prop 13 on the ballot (bond for education).\u00a0 Ms. Polhill stated that the District cannot advocate for or against ballot measures.\u00a0 She has not heard that unions are opposing and she personally knows teachers who support the proposition.<\/p>\n

8.6. \u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 see Item 8.5.2 above.<\/em><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 \u00a0 Reports from Committees\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 None.<\/p>\n

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

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

11.1. \u00a0 \u00a0LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin<\/u>\u00a0(unable to attend).\u00a0 Presentation rescheduled for April 23, 2020.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Presiding Officer adjourned the meeting at 6:50pm.<\/p>\n

ATTACHMENT \u2013 Item 8.2.1(3):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Message from Eric Bruins, CD 11 Transportation Deputy re Parking Meter Revenue Local Return Pilot Program \u2013 2\/20\/20<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, the good news. Council appropriated the funding for this program, and that funding has been accumulating. So when we do start, the BID will have access to the accumulated balance since program authorization, not just the annual estimated annual revenue moving forward. Most importantly, this delay in program start will not result in fewer dollars flowing to projects in the Palisades.<\/p>\n

Second, the new expectations. We have been pushing very hard to get the program manager position\u00a0filled at LADOT. (To be 100% clear: this is a civil service position within LADOT’s parking division, not our office, and must go through normal civil service hiring procedures.) \u00a0Our expectation is that this program will be staffed and begin this spring. I will continue to communicate with LADOT and Lisa and I will keep the community updated with the latest information.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Return to Index of 2020 Minutes MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 27th 2020 Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0David Kaplan, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis Toppel, Steve Cron, David Peterson, Steve Boyers, Rick Mills, Brenda Theveny, Barbara Marinacci, Fay Vahdani, Dick Wulliger, Jan Ostendorf, Cathi Ruddy Voting Alternates:\u00a0 Quentin Fleming, Richard Blumenberg Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width-page-template.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7495","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7495"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7495\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}