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

MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 22nd 2020<\/h5>\n

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

Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Jenny Li, Karen Ridgley, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Brenda Theveny, Craig Natvig, Beth Holden-Garland, Alan Goldsmith, Steve Cron, Maryam Zar, Haldis Toppel, Dick Wulliger, Fay Vahdani, Richard Blumenberg, Reza Akef* (*after election; see item 9.1 below)<\/em><\/p>\n

Voting Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Kevin Niles<\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Sharon Kilbride, Patti Post, Zennon Ulyate-Crow, Melanie Bouer,* Rick McGeagh,* Mary Mueller,* Karyn Weber,* Cindy Kirven,* Judy Orsini,* Danielle Samulon,* Nancy Niles,* James Bierman,* Andrew Wolfberg* (*after election; see item 9.1 below)<\/em><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Call to order and reading of Mission Statement. \u00a0<\/strong>The Chair David Card called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. \u00a0Sue Kohl read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction 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\u00a0Roll 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 The minutes of October 8, 2020 were approved as corrected. Upcoming meetings: <\/em>November 12, 2020: topics to be announced.\u00a0 There is one PPCC meeting only in each of the months of November and December, on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The Holiday Awards event is normally held on the December meeting date, but will not be held this year.\u00a0 An announcement will be made at the November 12 meeting as to whether a board meeting will be held in December.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Consideration of Agenda.<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Agenda items may be taken out of order at the discretion of the Chair.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Treasurer\u2019s Report.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Treasurer Richard G. Cohen reported that PPCC’s cash balance is $38,258.05.\u00a0 He is pleased to report that we have completed the annual cycle of tax and compliance reporting.\u00a0 This week we filed our California Attorney General\/Registry of Charitable Trusts Form RRF-1 annual registration.\u00a0 We also filed our IRS Form 990-N and our California Franchise Tax Board Form 199-N.\u00a0 A couple of weeks ago, the Treasurer filed our Form SI-100, a biannual report with the California Secretary of State.\u00a0 We have now completed our annual compliance cycle which is based off of our fiscal year ending September 30 \u2013 so we were quite prompt this year.
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\n<\/strong>7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>General Public Comment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Lou Kamer<\/u> (resident) asked whether we would consider recording PPCC Zoom meetings.\u00a0 The Chair replied that we are not considering recording the minutes since, among other things, this would increase the Secretary\u2019s workload.\u00a0 PPCC\u2019s detailed meeting minutes are publicly posted on the website.<\/p>\n

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

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

8.1.1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Update on status of Ryu-Koretz motion for an ICO\/temporary construction halt<\/em>; E.C. letter sent 10\/10\/20: <\/em><\/p>\n

Letter: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PPCCLetter-Ryu-ICO-Motion-re-Construction.pdf<\/a>
\nMotion: https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2020\/20-1170_mot_09-15-2020.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

This motion has not yet been voted on by the City Council; it will be heard in the Council Planning & Land Use (PLUM) Committee on October 29, 2020.<\/p>\n

8.1.2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Update on status of Ryu-Bonin motion to update BMO-BHO (opposition to proposed citywide cap on home size); E.C. supplemental letter sent 10\/13\/20: <\/em>
\nLetter: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PPCC-EC-Letter2-CF20-1098cap-on-home-size.pdf<\/a>
\nClarification Request\/Response:
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/CF-1098-Request-for-Clarification.pdf<\/a>
\nMotion: https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2020\/20-1098_mot_09-01-2020.pdf<\/a>
\nAmendment to Motion: https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2020\/20-1098_misc_amend_10-14-20.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

The Chair is pleased to report that PPCC\u2019s strong advocacy was successful. \u00a0After we submitted two letters explaining our opposition to the portion of the motion seeking to impose a citywide cap on home size, Councilmembers Ryu and Bonin thought the matter through again and introduced an amendment which eliminated that provision.\u00a0 The motion passed in City Council as amended and the Planning Dept. is now directed to prepare a report on the requested zoning updates that will not include a citywide cap on home size.<\/p>\n

8.1.3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Update on status of Bonin motion regarding land use & planning related to the VHFHSZ and evacuation routes. E.C. letter sent 10\/10\/20: <\/em>
\nLetter: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PPCC-LetterCF-20-1213-Motion-re-VHFHZ.pdf<\/a>
\nMotion:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2020\/20-1213_mot_09-22-2020.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

This motion has not yet been voted on by City Council; it passed in the Council Public Safety Committee and was then referred to the PLUM Committee (hearing not yet set).<\/p>\n

8.1.4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Update on status of Ryu-Koretz motion to expand the Hillside Construction Regulation District Ordinance\/Pilot Program citywide. E.C. letter sent 9\/30\/20:
\n<\/em>Letter: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PPCC-Letter-HCRD-Expansion.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

This motion passed in the PLUM Committee recently; it will now go to the City Council for a vote (hearing date not yet set).<\/p>\n

8.1.5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Update on letter sent 10\/9\/20 regarding tree replacements at 15539 W. Via de Las Olas:
\n<\/em>Letter: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Replacement-St.-Trees-15539-Via-De-Las-Olas.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

PPCC\u2019s position letter was submitted to City officials on October 9.\u00a0 We will update the board when we learn of the status.<\/p>\n

8.1.6.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0New item:\u00a0 Palisades Beach Detail.\u00a0 <\/em>We have received word that LAPD Capt. Tom is concerned that with the budget cuts, our critical LAPD Beach Detail may be in jeopardy.\u00a0 PPCC and PPTFH are requesting that sufficient funding be provided to retain the Detail.\u00a0 On October 21, 2020, the Executive Committee submitted a letter to the Mayor and Councilmember Bonin making this request.\u00a0 The letter has been forwarded to board members and is posted on the PPCC website.\u00a0 [See:<\/em>
\nhttps:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/PPCC-Beach-Detail-Funding-Letter.pdf<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

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

8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Chris Spitz (Secretary).\u00a0 Update on 10\/19 Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) leadership meeting \u2013 <\/em>Deferred.<\/em><\/p>\n

8.3. \u00a0 \u00a0From Area and At-large Representatives<\/u> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n

8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Representatives<\/u> \u2013 None.<\/p>\n

8.5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u>.\u00a0\u00a0 Contact information available at: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/a><\/p>\n

8.5.1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Janet Turner, District Representative, U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu. \u00a0Ms. Turner announced that the Congressman will hold a special \u201cConversations with Veterans\u201d event on Facebook on November 8, 2020 from 2-3:30pm.\u00a0 All are invited.\u00a0 She will send a flyer.<\/p>\n

8.5.2. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Tim Fremaux, LADOT Senior Transportation Engineer, and Eric Bruins, CD11 Transportation Director (see Item 11.1 below). <\/em><\/p>\n

8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u> \u2013 Deferred.<\/p>\n

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

9.1. \u00a0 \u00a0Three Chairs Committee<\/u> (Maryam Zar, Committee Chair; Chris Spitz & Randy Young). \u00a0Announcement of nominees and possible board election of Alternate Area and At-large Representatives.<\/p>\n

The Committee Chair introduced each of the nominees for 1st\u00a0position Alternates and read their brief background statements. \u00a0She asked if any board member wished to discuss any nominee. No one asked for discussion. Secretary Chris Spitz then moved on behalf of the Committee for the board to approve and elect all nominees for 1st\u00a0position (no second required because the motion was made by a committee of at least two voting members); vote taken.\u00a0\u00a0Vote<\/u>: unanimous<\/u>. All 1st\u00a0position nominees were approved and elected as 1st\u00a0Alternate representatives for their respective Areas.<\/p>\n

The same process was repeated for all 2nd\u00a0position Alternate nominees. No discussion; motion for approval and election made; vote taken.\u00a0Vote<\/u>: unanimous<\/u>. All 2nd\u00a0position nominees were approved and elected as 2nd\u00a0Alternate representatives for their respective Areas.\u00a0See attached lists of all nominees & background statements.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Committee Chair thanked her fellow Committee members.\u00a0 The Chair then announced that because the Area 8 Primary representative position is vacant, Reza Akef is now promoted to the Primary representative position and Andrew Wolfberg is promoted to the 1st Alternate position, per PPCC\u2019s bylaws (Art. VIII.1.C and Standing Rule 7).<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Old Business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(Tentative) LADWP update on power pole replacement project\/environmental mitigation plan.<\/p>\n

The Chair announced that action by PPCC on the project is unnecessary at this time as the environmental mitigation plan is being addressed and the pole replacement will not occur for some time. We will continue to monitor.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0New Business.
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11.1. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Presentation on improvements to Chautauqua\/PCH and Chautauqua\/Sunset intersections<\/u>. \u00a0Speakers: Tim Fremaux, LADOT Senior Transportation Engineer and EricBruins, CD11 Transportation Director.<\/p>\n

Eric Bruins spoke first, announcing that the intersection of Chautauqua & Sunset is under construction for the installation of a long-awaited left-turn signal, for cars coming from the east on Sunset and making a left turn (south) on Chautauqua.\u00a0 The signal should address the primary cause of collisions at that intersection.\u00a0 Residents have been expressing concerns since the fatal motorcycle collision in 2017 and the signal is finally under construction.\u00a0 He then advised that Tim Fremaux, an LADOT Senior Transportation Engineer, will speak about the other problematic intersection at Chautauqua & PCH. \u00a0He explained that the intersection has a confusing arrangement, with drivers ending up in the wrong lane when seeking to turn left onto PCH from Chautauqua. Mr. Fremaux will present details about what LADOT has come up with and will take input from the community.<\/p>\n

Tim Fremaux presented an engineering drawing of the intersection which was shown to meeting participants virtually. He described this as a \u201cGeometric Plan\u201d which lays out markings on the roadway for improvements in the intersection.\u00a0 He described the markings while zooming in on various portions of the plan as he spoke.\u00a0 [See the drawing on the PPCC website at: <\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/A-79xx-Model.pdf<\/a>.]
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\nMr. Fremaux explained that LADOT first wants to address pedestrian safety concerns involving the two lanes on PCH westbound that currently allow right turns onto both W. Channel Road and Chautauqua. He stated that allowing these lanes both to be used for such turns presents a safety issue for pedestrians crossing W. Channel Rd. and that this configuration is not permitted in most other areas of Los Angeles.\u00a0\u00a0 LADOT proposes to mark the right-hand lane closest to the curb side of the roadway [the \u201ccurb\u201d lane, which begins after the Entrada intersection]<\/em> so that right turns from the \u201ccurb\u201d lane would only be allowed onto W. Channel Rd., not onto Chautauqua; the other lane to the immediate left of the \u201ccurb\u201d lane [the \u201coption\u201d lane]<\/em> would allow drivers the option of continuing on PCH or turning right onto Chautauqua (not W. Channel Rd.).<\/p>\n

Several board members reacted negatively to this proposal, explaining that traffic is routinely backed up on PCH westbound at this intersection during peak hours, causing significant delays.\u00a0 Since traffic flows more swiftly in the \u201ccurb\u201d lane, in order to avoid long delays many community members returning home to areas of the Palisades other than Santa Monica Canyon use the \u201ccurb\u201d lane rather than the \u201coption\u201d lane to turn right onto Chautauqua from PCH.\u00a0 It was remarked that pedestrians are rarely seen crossing W. Channel Rd. \u00a0The opinion of those who spoke, in general, was that eliminating the option for drivers in the \u201ccurb\u201d lane to turn right onto Chautauqua (i.e.,<\/em> limiting right turns only onto W. Channel Rd.) was a detriment to the community rather than a material improvement of the intersection.\u00a0 Speakers at the meeting clearly indicated that they believe pedestrian safety on W. Channel Rd. at this intersection is not the most pressing issue.\u00a0 No one spoke in support of this proposal.<\/p>\n

Speakers stressed that the biggest public safety problem \u2013 about which the community has long expressed concerns — involves the frequent inappropriate and illegal left-turns made by drivers coming through the intersection from Chautauqua southbound. \u00a0Specifically, speakers explained that drivers routinely use the southbound lane on Chautauqua farthest from the curb to turn left illegally onto PCH instead of making a u-turn onto W. Channel Rd., as required from that lane.\u00a0 Cars making these illegal turns veer unsafely onto PCH, causing cars that are legally turning left onto PCH from the \u201ccurb\u201d lane southbound on Chautauqua to pause or even stop to avoid collisions due to the illegal maneuvers by other drivers.\u00a0 This in turn causes traffic delays at the intersection, which can become significant during peak travel hours. Some speakers expressed that they believe drivers deliberately make these improper turns regardless of signage or warnings, while others indicated that more prominent signage or other measures should be put in place to help deter the illegal turns.<\/p>\n

Focusing on the engineering drawing, Mr. Fremaux explained various lane markings and signage which LADOT proposes to try and improve this situation at the intersection.\u00a0 He acknowledged that previous markings painted by LADOT in lanes at upper locations on Chautauqua southbound have been insufficient. He also requested additional input from meeting attendees for solutions to the problem.<\/p>\n

Numerous speakers offered various solutions, including placing bollards at strategic locations and installing light reflectors or other raised \u201cbumps\u201d in the roadway to deter drivers from using the wrong lane to turn left onto PCH.\u00a0 Other suggestions included improved signage, such as placing a large overhead sign on the traffic signal on PCH facing drivers coming downhill from Chautauqua; possibly widening lanes or shortening roadways; adding camera enforcement; increasing enforcement; adjusting traffic signal timing to reduce back-up and delays on Chautauqua during peak hours; adjusting traffic flow by making some streets in the vicinity of the intersection one-way only; and\/or adding a dedicated bus lane in order to improve conditions for bus travel.<\/p>\n

Mr. Fremaux explained that PCH is within the jurisdiction of Caltrans, which will not allow bumps or bollards that would impede traffic crossing on PCH. He also stated that camera-enforcement is no longer allowed in the City of Los Angeles. He believes placing a large sign on the traffic signal on PCH and\/or other suggested measures may be a good idea but he cautioned that Caltrans may not allow such measures.\u00a0 He indicated he would look into the various suggestions and would communicate with Caltrans to ascertain what would or would not be possible for areas within Caltrans\u2019 jurisdiction.\u00a0 He invited community members to contact him with follow-up concerns or suggestions [<\/em>tim.fremaux@lacity.org<\/a>]. <\/em>The Chair thanked Mr. Fremaux for his presentation.<\/p>\n

11.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Motion recommended to member-councils by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) \u2013 Eliminate Gut-and-Amend bill process<\/u> \u2013 <\/em>Deferred.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 pm.<\/p>\n

ATTACHMENT:\u00a0 Item 9.1 \u2013 <\/strong>2020 Alternate Area & At-large Representative Nominees<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Area 1
\nJudy Orsini 1st
\nKelly Comras 2nd<\/p>\n

Area 2
\nMelanie Bouer 1st
\nBruce Schwartz 2nd<\/p>\n

Area 3
\nDanielle Samulon 1st
\nNancy Niles 2nd<\/p>\n

Area 4
\nRick Mills 1st
\nLee Anne Sanderson 2nd<\/p>\n

Area 5
\nKimberly Bloom 1st
\nJames Bierman 2nd<\/p>\n

Area 6
\nKaryn Weber 1st
\nCindy Kirven 2nd<\/p>\n

Area 7
\nRick McGeagh 1st
\nCathy Russell 2nd<\/p>\n

Area 8
\nReza Akef 1st
\nAndrew Wolfberg 2nd<\/p>\n

At-large
\nMary Mueller 1st
\nMarilyn Wexler 2nd<\/p>\n

1st\u00a0Position Alternate Nominees \u2013 2020<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Area One: \u00a0Judy Orsini<\/strong>
\nJudy has resided in Area One for 42 years.\u00a0 She is a realtor of many years and has worked closely with presidents of the Castellammare Homeowners Association to provide information and advice on real estate matters.\u00a0 She has given the real estate report at the Association\u2019s annual meeting for the last thirteen years.\u00a0 She believes that issues such as wildfire protection, supporting the good work of PPTFH, and maintaining the integrity of CC&Rs are all important.\u00a0 She has a good sense of the residents\u2019 vision for the community and believes that will help her in serving as Area One 1st Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Two: \u00a0Melanie Bouer\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMelanie has been the Area Two 1st Alternate for the last two years.\u00a0 She is a 32-year resident of the Highlands, and has enjoyed working with PPCC and the Area Two primary representative Steve Cron. She is concerned about issues such as large-scale development, crime and traffic congestion, and protection of coastal resources and parks.\u00a0 She is very interested in continuing to serve the community as Area Two 1st Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Three: \u00a0Danielle Samulon<\/strong>
\nDanielle served from 2016-2018 as the elected Area Three Primary representative and for the past two years has been Area Three 1st Alternate. \u00a0She is a third generation Palisadian, mom, lawyer and volunteer with deep roots in the community. She grew up in the Palisades and has lived here for nearly a decade with her husband and children.\u00a0 Danielle understands the concerns of her fellow residents and wishes to continue working on the many issues of concern to constituents as Area Three 1st\u00a0Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Four: \u00a0Rick Mills<\/strong>
\nRick was the respected Area Four Primary representative for six years, from 2014-2020.\u00a0 He has resided in Area Four for more than three decades and was previously Chair of the Pacific Palisades Design Review Board. He has been a member of the PPCC Land Use Committee and is very knowledgeable about the issues facing our community.\u00a0 He will bring valuable expertise and perspectives to PPCC as Area Four 1st\u00a0Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Five: \u00a0Kimberly Bloom<\/strong>
\nKimberly first moved to the Palisades Highlands as a graduate student in 1981 and fell in love with the community.\u00a0 After a hiatus living elsewhere, she and her husband returned to the Palisades in 1993 and they have resided with their son in the Alphabet Streets ever since.\u00a0 She has been an active member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, where she has chaired the Youth Group and numerous events. She organized and co-led a cancer support group and also produced a successful comedy show fundraiser for the YMCA.\u00a0 She loves the Palisades community and the Alphabet Streets and looks forward to serving as Area Five 1st Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Six: \u00a0Karyn Weber<\/strong>
\nKaryn has lived with her husband and children in Area 6 for almost 19 years.\u00a0 She has previously served on the PPCC board as PPCC Secretary, Area 6 Alternate and PPRA\u2019s Alternate representative.\u00a0 She wishes to keep the small town feel of the neighborhood where her children grew up while improving certain aspects, including the park and recreation center, the farmer\u2019s market and our infrastructure such as streets, development, parks and hiking trails.\u00a0 As Area Six 1st Alternate, she would also like to help bring a voice for teens, as they are a large part of our community but are often unrepresented.<\/p>\n

Area Seven: \u00a0Rick McGeagh
\n<\/strong>Rick has resided with his family in the Will Rogers State Park neighborhood for over 22 years.\u00a0 He has been a PPCC member for twelve years, representing the Pacific Palisades Baseball Association in the Recreation category.\u00a0 He has also served on the PPBA board for twelve years and the Palisades Park Advisory Board for five years.\u00a0 Rick campaigned for and successfully engaged Mike Bonin\u2019s office and park rangers in clearing the overgrown brush on the north side of Sunset Blvd. between Will Rogers State Park Rd. and Evans Rd.\u00a0 This summer, LAFD Deputy Chief Hogan included Area Seven on the LAFD brush clearance plan, calling it \u201cRick\u2019s Project.\u201d\u00a0 During COVID-19, Rick himself regularly clears Will Rogers State Park Rd., filling a green trash can with leaves weekly. He looks forward to serving Area Seven as the First Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Eight: \u00a0Reza Akef<\/strong>
\nReza has been a resident of Area Eight for 25 years and was honored to represent the Area as Primary representative for the last eight years.\u00a0 He loves the Polo Fields and believes that we need to protect our quality of life. He has defended the community on issues such as the golf tournament, Paul Revere MS and local student enrollment at Canyon Elementary.\u00a0 His professional career has ranged from government to private sectors and he understands the intricate working dynamic with the City to get results for the community.
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\n<\/strong>At-large: \u00a0Mary Mueller<\/strong>
\nMary has served admirably as the At-large 1st Alternate for the past two years.\u00a0 She is a 25-year Palisades resident and a Marketing Partnership executive in the entertainment and sports industry. \u00a0She operates a business located in Pacific Palisades and her two grown children were raised in the Palisades and still work here. She served as the able Chair of PPCC\u2019s Awards Event Committee last year and wishes to continue serving PPCC and the community as At-large 1st Alternate.<\/u><\/p>\n

2nd\u00a0Position Alternate Nominees \u2014 2020<\/p>\n

Area One: \u00a0Kelly Comras<\/strong>
\nKelly has served reliably as Area One 2nd\u00a0Alternate for the last four years; for four years before that, she was the elected Primary representative. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and a member of the PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee. Kelly is very familiar with PPCC\u2019s Mission and process as well as her area\u2019s concerns, and wishes to continue serving constituents so that they have a clear understanding of how to participate in local planning, building and safety, coastal development and other issues.<\/p>\n

Area Two: \u00a0Bruce Schwartz\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBruce is a long-time Highlands resident and realtor with Palisades Realty. He has been the Area Two 2nd Alternate for the last two years and previously served as PRIDE\u2019s representative to PPCC.\u00a0 Bruce received a Golden Sparkplug Award in 2013 and was honored as PPCC\u2019s 2018 Citizen of the Year for his extraordinary record of volunteer service to the community. His many substantial contributions to the safety and beauty of the Highlands and the entire Palisades community are widely-known and appreciated. Bruce wishes to continue serving the community as Area Two 2nd\u00a0Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Three: \u00a0Nancy Niles
\n<\/strong>Nancy has lived in Pacific Palisades for 43 years and in Area Three since 1985.\u00a0 She is the respected President of the Pacific Palisades Woman\u2019s Club and served in the past on the PPCC board as the service club representative for the Woman\u2019s Club.\u00a0 This fall, she was a member of the PPCC Election Committee, which oversaw the election of our Area and At-large representatives.\u00a0 She is happy to serve as the Area Three 2nd Alternate with the Primary representative Haldis Toppel.<\/p>\n

Area Four: \u00a0Lee Anne Sanderson<\/strong>
\nLee Anne is an over 37-year resident of Area Four, where she has raised her children and participated in numerous local Palisades youth programs.\u00a0 She has been involved for many years directly in efforts to improve public safety and the quality of life in Area Four.\u00a0 She has been a Block Captain, has raised funds to install Neighborhood Crime Watch signs, and has worked with Mike Bonin\u2019s deputies on matters such as COVID-19 safety, automotive speeding\/racing, fire hazards on the bluff, graffiti, trash, stolen signage and noise and party nuisances. Lee Ann supports PPCC\u2019s Mission and wishes to serve Area Four as the 2nd Alternate to PPCC.<\/p>\n

Area Five: \u00a0James Bierman<\/strong>
\nJames is a seven-year resident of the Palisades who moved with his wife and two young children to their new home in the Alphabet Streets three months ago.\u00a0\u00a0 He received an MBA from UCLA and works in life sciences consulting.\u00a0 He is very committed to the future of the community which he believes is built for family, and wants to make sure that it continues to grow in a way that is great for residents and the future of our children.\u00a0 James is most interested in ensuring that the Palisades has a viable sustainable economic profile and looks forward to contributing to the community as Area Five 2nd Alternate.<\/p>\n

Area Six: \u00a0Cindy Kirven<\/strong>
\nCindy has lived with her family in Pacific Palisades for 37 years and in Area 6 for six years.\u00a0 A retired COO of a film production company, she is a member of the Garden Club, a Village Green volunteer, and serves as Chair of the PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee.\u00a0 She has specific expertise applicable in communication, organization and collaboration.\u00a0 Cindy recognizes the unique representational needs of Area 6, which includes the Huntington and Via Mesa neighborhoods, as well as the bluffs, the southern business district, the Recreation Center and George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon.\u00a0 As Area Six 2nd Alternate, she hopes to bring her skills and expertise to helping keep the community safe, beautiful and neighborly.<\/p>\n

Area Seven: \u00a0Cathy Russell
\n<\/strong>Cathy is a 40+-year Area Seven resident who has served on the PPCC Board for the last 12 years, first as the respected Area Seven Primary representative and then as 1st Alternate representative.\u00a0 She wishes to continue working hard on the many issues that present themselves, including traffic concerns, homelessness, tree preservation, wildfires and safety. Cathy is very grateful to have been part of PPCC and wishes to continue to contribute to its ongoing mission.\u00a0 She observes: \u201cIn these difficult times, it is important to take care of our community and each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Area Eight: \u00a0Andrew Wolfberg<\/strong>
\nAndrew has served as the dependable Area Eight 1st Alternate for the last four years. He has also served as Primary representative as well as PPCC Vice-President for one term and as a member of the PPCC Bylaws Committee. He is an estate planning attorney who grew up in the Palisades and has lived in his home with his wife and children in the Polo Fields for ten years. Andrew is particularly interested in the effects that Paul Revere and other public schools have on their surrounding neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

At-large:\u00a0 Marilyn Wexler<\/strong>
\nMarilyn has been the reliable PPCC Area Seven 2nd\u00a0Alternate for the past four years. She is a 30-year resident, has served on the board of the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association (SMCCA) for 15 years, and for the past eight years has served as the respected President of SMCCA. She also sits on the PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee which she believes will be an invaluable asset to all of the Palisades community.\u00a0 Marilyn wishes to continue serving the community as the At-large 2nd Alternate.<\/p>\n

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Return to Index of 2020 Minutes MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 22nd 2020 Meeting held via Zoom videoconference Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Jenny Li, Karen Ridgley, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Brenda Theveny, Craig Natvig, Beth Holden-Garland, Alan Goldsmith, Steve Cron, Maryam Zar, Haldis Toppel, Dick Wulliger, Fay […]<\/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-8607","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8607","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=8607"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8607\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}