{"id":7499,"date":"2020-02-16T13:09:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T13:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=7499"},"modified":"2020-10-12T13:39:29","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T13:39:29","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2020-26-03","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2020-26-03\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes – 2020 \/ 06 \/ 30"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

MINUTES FROM JUNE 30th 2020<\/h5>\n

Special Meeting held via Zoom videoconference<\/p>\n

Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis Toppel, Steve Cron, David Peterson, Steve Boyers, Rick Mills, Alan Goldsmith, Brenda Theveny, Cathi Ruddy, Barbara Marinacci, John Padden, Jan Ostendorf, Amy Baker, Fay Vahdani<\/p>\n

Voting Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Andrew Wolfberg<\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Melanie Bouer, Cathy Russell, Kevin Niles<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0Call to order and reading of Mission Statement. \u00a0<\/strong>The Chair David Card called the meeting to order at 5:31pm and Steve Boyers read the Mission Statement<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Introduction of Zoom engineer. <\/strong>\u00a0The Chair welcomed everyone and introduced the technical engineer Alex Ponting.\u00a0 Introductions of the Board and audience were deferred.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Roll call of voting members and certification of quorum. <\/strong>The Chair called the roll of voting members and certified that there was a quorum.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0 \u00a0Approval of Minutes.<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em>The minutes of February 27, 2020 were approved. The Chair described the upcoming Zoom meetings, authorized by the Executive Committee (depending on Bylaws amendments and the Executive Committee\u2019s determination as to exigent circumstances) \u2013 July 9, 2020 and July 23, 2020 (Special Meeting).<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Consideration of Agenda.<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Agenda Items 9.1 and 9.2 will be taken out of order, following Item 6.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Treasurer Richard G. Cohen reported that PPCC’s cash balance is $40,472.79.\u00a0 The last significant transaction was the payment of $964.00 on March 5 for the renewal of our general liability insurance policy.
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\n<\/strong>7. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>General Public Comment<\/strong> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n

8. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.1. \u00a0 \u00a0From the Chair\/Presiding Officer<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.1.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Actions & positions taken by the Executive Committee from March \u2013 June, 2020 (period of time when Board was unable to meet due to the pandemic);<\/em> see https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/organizations\/<\/a> (Documents\/ Motions & Positions \u2013 Subjects: Planning & Density, Marinette Rd. Project\/Tree Removals, Homeless Shelter & Public Safety, Community Council Elections\/Coronavirus, Budget\/Public Safety).\u00a0 The Chair explained that the Board will be asked to ratify these actions\/positions at the July 9 Zoom Board meeting (if Bylaws amendments pass).<\/p>\n

8.1.2. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Executive Committee authorization of officers\u2019 nomination\/election process & time frame (contingent on Board\u2019s passing of Bylaws amendments)<\/em>.\u00a0 The Chair explained that the Board will be asked to ratify the process & time frame authorized by the Executive Committee at the July 9 Zoom Board meeting. The process and time frame were set out in the agenda.<\/p>\n

8.2. \u00a0 \u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.2.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Chris Spitz (Secretary).\u00a0 Housing density bills update. The Secretary briefly updated the Board on the status of recent housing bills, as detailed in her written update distributed with the agenda:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Update-on-Housing-BillsR.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8.3. \u00a0 \u00a0From At-Large and Area Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.3.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Andrew Wolfberg (Area 8 1st Alternate) asked if anyone has been hired to replace Lisa Cahill as the CD11 Palisades Deputy and where should people go with their questions after Lisa\u2019s departure.\u00a0 The Chair stated that Lisa\u2019s last day was June 30 and that her replacement hasn\u2019t been named yet, but she had shared information about the staffers we should speak with to address any issues.\u00a0 The Secretary noted that Lisa had mentioned Matt Tecle (assistant District Director) and a constituent advocate named Durrah; the Secretary will post their contact information on the PPCC website under Government Contacts.<\/p>\n

8.3.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Haldis Toppel (Area 3 Representative) announced that she would be attending a Zoom conference with LAPD and LAFD representatives regarding unhealthy and dangerous activities that are taking place at the state park at the top of Lachman Lane.\u00a0 She would like to see the road closed at that location. Excessive speeding often occurs on Lachman Lane and there have been a number of accidents in the afternoon and at night.\u00a0 She is also asking for extra traffic control in the area.<\/p>\n

8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 From Organizational Representatives<\/u> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n

8.5.\u00a0\u00a0 From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u>.\u00a0\u00a0 Contact information available at: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0 LAPD Officer Brian Espin, West Division Community Relations (reporting for SLO Michael Moore).<\/p>\n

Officer Espin introduced himself and explained that SLO Moore will be on vacation for the next 4-5 weeks.\u00a0 Officer Espin\u2019s email address is 374300@lapd.online<\/a>.\u00a0 He described crime stats for the last several weeks and noted that the biggest problem is robbery from vehicles.\u00a0 Most of these crimes are conducted by opportunists who check car doors to see if they are locked and look in car windows to see if anything valuable is inside. He encouraged everyone to abide by the motto \u201cLock it, hide it, keep it.\u201d\u00a0 There were six burglaries in the last month.\u00a0 Sometimes people use patio furniture to climb up to the 2nd floor of homes and enter through open windows or patio doors. He advised that everyone should make sure their windows are locked.\u00a0 There are juveniles working in every neighborhood and looking to steal phones. He described a battery incident in the Via de las Olas bluffs neighborhood in which a person brandished a knife.\u00a0 LAPD does not yet have an ID on the assailant.\u00a0 A resident asked about an incident involving a gunshot that also took place on the Via de las Olas bluffs.\u00a0 Officer Espin did not have information about that incident.\u00a0 He noted that to deter crime in our neighborhoods, everyone should look out for their neighbors.\u00a0 He also reiterated that it is illegal to use fireworks.\u00a0Residents should report crimes by calling 911 or 1-877-ASK-LAPD (273-5273).<\/p>\n

8.5.2. \u00a0 \u00a0Janet Turner, District Supervisor, U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu.<\/p>\n

Ms. Turner briefly described legislation that the Congressman supports, including his recently-introduced bill to levy penalties on individuals who defy congressional subpoenas.\u00a0 She noted that the office is open for help with federal issues.\u00a0 The office phones are working and calls are directed to staff members\u2019 individual phones.\u00a0 She also stated that Congressman Lieu is arranging to hold a couple of town halls involving small business and criminal justice.<\/p>\n

8.5.3. \u00a0 \u00a0Zachary Gaidzik, West-Metro LA Field Deputy, LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl (see Item 11.1 below).<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

9.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Bylaws Committee<\/u> (Richard G. Cohen, Chair; David Kaplan, Chris Spitz & Andrew Wolfberg). \u00a0Second Distribution of Proposed PPCC <\/strong>Bylaws Amendments, recommended by the Bylaws Committee (\u201cAmendments\u201d). Motion by the Bylaws Committee for Board adoption of Amendments; vote on Motion.\u00a0 See the following documents distributed concurrently with this meeting agenda via PPCC email and posted on the PPCC website:<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0 Committee Report:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Bylaws-Cmte-Report-June-2020.2.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 Amendments \u201cRedline\u201d:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Suggested-Bylaws-Amendments-June-2020-Redline.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Amendments \u201cClean\u201d:\u00a0 https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Suggested-Bylaws-Amendments-June-2020-Clean.pdf<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Committee Chair briefly described the proposed amendments and moved on behalf of the Committee for the Board to adopt the amendments. No second was needed as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting member.\u00a0 The PPCC Chair called for discussion but there were no questions and no discussion ensued.\u00a0 The vote was then called.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 unanimous in favor of the motion and adoption of the amendments.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Nominating Committee<\/u> (Sue Kohl, Chair; Steve Cron & Cathi Ruddy).\u00a0 Announcement of Committee\u2019s nomination of PPCC officer candidates for the 2020-2021 term. Following the announcement:\u00a0 Board member nominations of officer candidates will be open until 15 minutes before the close of the July 9 Board meeting. \u00a0Bylaws Art. VII.2.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Committee Chair announced the nominees as follows:\u00a0 David Card, Chair; David Kaplan, Vice-Chair; Richard Cohen, Treasurer; Chris Spitz, Secretary.\u00a0 She explained that all the current officers have indicated that they are willing to continue to serve in these positions, and the Committee members are pleased to make these nominations. The PPCC Chair then announced that Board member nominations for officer positions are now open and will be received until 15 minutes before the scheduled close of the next Board meeting on July 9 (pending Board ratification of the election process and time line).<\/p>\n

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

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

11.1.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Zachary Gaidzik, West-Metro LA Field Deputy, LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl.\u00a0 Updates on status of the County\u2019s coronavirus response and the November election voting process. Q&A. \u00a0Discussion only<\/u><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Regarding the pandemic:\u00a0 Mr. Gaidzik explained that there have been significant increases in positive cases since the re-opening of the economy.\u00a0 After reading the statistics on the increasing cases and hospitalizations he advised that it would be prudent for everyone to slow down.\u00a0 There has been an increase in testing capacity.\u00a0 The County has tested over one million people and the positivity rate is 9 (an increase over the past few weeks).<\/p>\n

He advised that at this point it is best to get tested from an individual doctor or health care provider rather than waiting to be tested at the free testing sites.\u00a0 He came down with a Covid-19 infection early on and he knows the importance of testing. \u00a0\u00a0If you are unable to obtain a test through a private doctor, you are still eligible for free testing if you have symptoms, or are over 65, or have underlying conditions, or if you are an essential worker or live in in a congregate setting.<\/p>\n

Mr. Gaidzik also explained:\u00a0 We are still in the midst of the pandemic.\u00a0 The best protection is to wash hands, self-isolate if you are sick, wear a clean face covering, practice social distancing, and avoid touching your face.\u00a0 If you might be interacting with anyone outside of your own household you should wear a face covering, which helps to suspend droplets and prevent infection of others.<\/p>\n

Yesterday the County issued a new order to close all beaches for the July 4th weekend. We need to prevent crowded conditions that could result in further spread of the virus. Fireworks displays are also prohibited.<\/p>\n

Regarding homelessness:\u00a0 LAHSA has sheltered many people, including with the Project Room Key program, and they want to shelter many more.\u00a0 Mr. Gaidzik summarized efforts to provide both temporary and permanent supportive housing, and noted that other alternatives or solutions are being considered.<\/p>\n

The Supervisors have adopted a countywide cultural policy.\u00a0 There have been various initiatives.\u00a0 Supervisor Kuehl supports a motion to provide for a plan to purchase and distribute 3M facemasks to those in need.<\/p>\n

The County Supervisors have begun the process of budget deliberation.\u00a0 They are looking at substantial cuts, with an 8% decrease in all departments across the County.<\/p>\n

Regarding voting: The Supervisors have now mandated that every person who is registered to vote will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. In terms of the voting center locations: the number of people who need to utilize these centers has decreased.\u00a0 One of the big problems in the last election was that when voters first wanted to enter a center in order to vote, there was difficulty connecting to a server at the outset in order for staffers to verify voter information. The Supervisors are looking into the technology and the reasons why there was such a bottleneck. Supervisor Kuehl has also brought a motion mandating an investigation into how polling places are conducted in terms of safety. The key during the next election is that everyone will have a vote-by-mail ballot.\u00a0 The County will encourage all eligible individuals to register to vote early, in order to receive a vote-by-mail ballot before the election.<\/p>\n

Steve Boyers (Area 7 Representative) noted that during the last election poor directions were given as to how to help voters and very little assistance was provided.\u00a0 Mr. Gaidzik replied that he has heard that same report form many others and they want to make sure that these problems don\u2019t happen again. In the November election voters will be able to go straight to the front of line and drop mail-in ballots in the box at any voting center.\u00a0 The voting center in the Palisades will most likely be at the Palisades Recreation Center but he can\u2019t officially confirm this at this time.<\/p>\n

Supervisor Kuehl\u2019s staff are telecommuting and constituents should feel free to send email messages to the staff with questions or concerns.\u00a0
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\n<\/strong>12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0The Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:40pm.<\/p>\n

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