Return to Index of 2021 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n All meetings in 2021 held via Zoom videoconference (except the December 9th Holiday Awards Gala and meeting, held in hybrid format online and at the Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades).<\/em><\/p>\n Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, 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, Haldis Toppel, Fay Vahdani, Richard Blumenberg, Reza Akef, Eric Dugdale, Jim Kirtley<\/p>\n Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0None<\/p>\n Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Zennon Ulyate-Crow, Jack Coleman, Karyn Weber, Cindy Kirven, Rick Mills, Rick McGeagh, Lee Anne Sanderson<\/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. \u00a0Steve Cron read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction of Zoom engineer.\u00a0<\/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\u00a0\u00a0Roll call of voting members and certification of quorum.\u00a0<\/strong>The Chair called the roll of voting members and certified that there was a quorum.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Approval of Minutes.<\/strong>\u00a0 The minutes of November 12, 2020 were approved. Upcoming meetings: January 28, 2021 —\u00a0 Zac Gaidzik (Supervisor Sheila Kuehl\u2019s deputy) will speak on COVID and vaccines.<\/em><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Consideration of Agenda.<\/strong>\u00a0\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 $38,848.32.\u00a0 There have been no significant transactions since the last report.<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>General Public Comment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>None.<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0\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 Executive Committee determination of exigent circumstances\/in-person meetings infeasible; Zoom meetings to be held indefinitely (until orders and conditions allow). Bylaws, Art. IX.1.A.\u00a0 The Chair explained that the Executive Committee has unanimously determined that exigent circumstances (as defined by the Bylaws) continue to exist, requiring PPCC meetings to be held virtually for an indefinite period.\u00a0 We will continue to hold meetings by Zoom until orders and conditions allow.<\/p>\n 8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Riviera Country Club\/Longworth Maintenance Gate update. \u00a0The Chair explained that the Area 8 Representatives have been alerted by neighbors that the Riviera Country Club (RCC) has been using the maintenance gate for public access, which is an unauthorized use.\u00a0 The Chair recently met with Len Nguyen (CD 11 Senior Planning Deputy), Durrah Wagner (CD 11 Palisades Deputy) and Don Smith (RCC General Manager) to talk about the issue.\u00a0 This is a concern to Area 8 residents in the Polo Fields neighborhood.\u00a0 There are traffic and school safety issues along Allenford Dr. and Longworth Ave. The participants in this meeting discussed their concerns and viewpoints.\u00a0 The Chair, along with the Area 8 Representatives Reza Akef and Andrew Wolfberg, will be meeting in one week with Councilmember Bonin, Len Nguyen and Durrah Wagner to discuss our viewpoints on the subject.\u00a0 Meanwhile, based on our past position in support of the neighbors when this issue arose in 2018, the Executive Committee has sent a letter to Councilmember Bonin requesting that he in turn request that the Planning Dept. issue a Zoning Determination letter regarding the use of the maintenance gate. \u00a0The letter has been sent to the PPCC Board and is posted on the PPCC website\u00a0[See:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PPCC-EC-Letter-re-RCC-Longworth-Gate.pdf<\/em><\/a>].<\/em><\/p>\n 8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Palisades SLO Michael Moore retiring; new acting SLO as of 1\/17: James Allen.\u00a0 The Chair announced that we are losing one of our favorite LAPD officers:\u00a0 longtime Palisades Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore is retiring on January 17. The Chair remarked that SLO Moore has done a wonderful job for us, and has been open to and cooperative with residents and PPCC.\u00a0 He will be replaced temporarily, starting on the 17th, by Officer James Allen as the Acting (not permanent) SLO.\u00a0 Capt. Tom of LAPD West Division has advised that there are several candidates for the position and we will see them coming forward.<\/p>\n 8.1.4.\u00a0 \u00a0 [New: County Vaccine Information.] The Chair summarized a recent press release from the LA County Public Health Dept.\u00a0 The County is ramping up vaccine efforts.\u00a0 The goal is to complete vaccinations of frontline health care workers and staff by the end of January.\u00a0 Visit\u00a0www.vaccinatelacounty.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\u00a0 There will be a Town Hall on Tuesday, January 29 on Facebook and other media platforms about the vaccine.<\/p>\n 8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Chris Spitz (Secretary).\u00a0 Updates: 1) STAP program (digital signs in bus shelters): Bonin Motion (CF 20-1536):\u00a0https:\/\/clkrep.lacity.org\/onlinedocs\/2020\/20-1536_mot_11-24-2020.pdf<\/em><\/a>PPCC Letter:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/PPCC-Letter-Motion-STAP-RFP.pdf<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 2)\u00a0 WRAC meetings 11\/16 & 12\/21\/20; 3) new proposed legislation (SB 9 and 10). See 1\/8\/21 Update:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WRAC-Legislative-Update-1-08-21.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The Secretary briefly summarized the information contained in her written report linked in the agenda.\u00a0 She also stated that the WRAC LUC had unanimously passed both motions to oppose SB 9 and 10 and this matter will be on the WRAC board agenda on January 18.<\/p>\n 8.3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From Area and At-large Representatives<\/u><\/p>\n 8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Haldis Toppel (Area 3 Representative).\u00a0 There is a situation involving 45 ft. high buildings being constructed in the Coastal Zone.\u00a0 She would like PPCC to look into this issue.\u00a0 Mike Bonin is aware of the issue and he will make a motion in City Council to reverse the problem.\u00a0 The Chair noted that if Councilmember Bonin makes a motion, we will refer the matter to the LUC for consideration.\u00a0 Ms. Toppel also noted that there has been a slew of catalytic converter thefts.\u00a0 She advised residents to keep cars parked inside.<\/p>\n 8.3.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Karen Ridgley (Area 4 Representative).\u00a0 She wished to thank CD11 Palisades Deputy Durrah Wagenr for working with residents on the road racing issue and for assistance in getting speed humps on Asilomar and El Medio.<\/p>\n 8.3.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Sue Kohl (Area 5 Representative).\u00a0 She stated that she deeply appreciates everything Congressman Lieu is doing to represent us in Congress.<\/p>\n 8.3.4.\u00a0 Steve Cron (Area 2 Representative). He also thanked Durrah Wagner for her help with the street racing problem on Palisades Dr.<\/p>\n 8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Representatives<\/u><\/p>\n 8.4.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Eric Dugdale (PP Historical Society).\u00a0 Happy Birthday Pacific Palisades!\u00a0 The 99th anniversary of the founding of the Palisades is today, January 14.\u00a0 He observed that as of 100 years ago we were getting over another pandemic.\u00a0 PPHS will be coming out with books and there will be a lot of things happening this year.<\/p>\n 8.4.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Fay Vahdani (PP Chamber of Commerce).\u00a0 She invites everyone to join the Chamber at 6pm on January 26th for the Mayoral Inauguration of Eugene Levy.\u00a0 The event is free and open to the public.\u00a0 Register at the Chamber\u2019s website.<\/p>\n 8.5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contact information available at:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 8.5.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Brad Fingard, new West Area Representative, Mayor Garcetti.\u00a0 He wished everyone a Happy New Year and remarked that he is excited to be taking on this new role.\u00a0 Mr. Fingard has had two years of experience with the City working with CD 4 (former Councilmember Ryu).\u00a0 The COVID-19 vaccine is top of mind right now.\u00a0 The City has launched a new website,\u00a0www.coronavirus.lacity.org\/vaccine<\/a>.\u00a0 The public can sign up for a vaccine-related newsletter from the County.\u00a0 Officials are hoping to get to the point of vaccinating persons 65 and older by early February.\u00a0 He also announced that the City has successfully negotiated bargaining agreements with several City unions to allow furloughs to stop.\u00a0 The City is also working to secure emergency funding from the most recent federal CARES package.\u00a0 The Chair asked what the Mayor is doing about police cuts. \u00a0Mr. Fingard explained that the LAPD union hasn\u2019t been open to renegotiating pensions, but the conversations will continue.\u00a0 The Mayor is pleased that negotiations with the LAFD and civilian unions have been successful.<\/p>\n 8.5.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Deborah Hong, LADWP Community Liaison (see also item 11.1 below).<\/p>\n 8.5.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Janet Turner, Field Representative, Congressman Ted Lieu. \u00a0She reported that we have received more money for USPS through the last COVID relief package.\u00a0 USPS has been hit extremely hard by the pandemic.\u00a0 We will have mail delays; mail will not arrive daily but in a bundle every few days; this will likely last for about 14 days.\u00a0 USPS will now have more money to hire more workers. \u00a0Ms. Turner will give a more thorough update next time on COVID relief.<\/p>\n 8.5.4.\u00a0 \u00a0 Durrah Wagner (CD 11 Palisades Deputy).\u00a0 She has been helping constituents in the Palisades.\u00a0 CD11 staff are working hard not to be affected by the furloughs; she noted that it looks like they\u2019ve been spared from scheduled furloughs due to successful negotiations, but they will have to take off two days for mandatory furloughs.\u00a0 She is strongly advocating for retention of the LAPD beach patrol which has been working with the PPTFH.\u00a0 The beach patrol is a very important component to PPTFH\u2019s work.\u00a0 Ms. Wagner is also working on a six-month plan. She invited all who are planning future events to please contact her.<\/p>\n 8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 None.<\/p>\n 9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reports from Committees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 9.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee (PFC\/Cindy Kirven Chair). Status report on the PFC\u2019s work to date on a tree-planting plan for the Palisades. See PFC outreach letter to 900 block of Hartzell:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hartzell-Neighbor-Outreach-1-6-21.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Attached flyer:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/investfromthegroundup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Trees-make-life-better-infographic-EN.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The Committee Chair announced that the PFC is working on a street tree planting plan and they are beginning neighborhood outreach.\u00a0 The first test street that the PFC is analyzing for street tree planting is the 900 block of Hartzell. A letter and flyer will be sent to all homeowners as per the agenda attachments.\u00a0 The PFC members want to introduce themselves to neighbors on Hartzell and to request neighbors\u2019 comments and feedback.\u00a0 They want to excite neighbors about the benefits of trees.\u00a0 There will be a second communication only to people who have a vacancy to qualify for a free street tree.\u00a0 The neighbor must agree to water the tree for five years.\u00a0 The PFC would be the coordinator of neighborhood residents.\u00a0 Urban Forestry will coordinate with agencies and the identification of trees.\u00a0 City Plants (a non-profit organization that operates in a public\/private partnership with the City) will coordinate planting after the PFC makes recommendations and obtains approvals. The PFC will return to PPCC for approval as the program progresses.<\/p>\n Steve Cron:\u00a0 When will planting take place?\u00a0 Response: We don\u2019t know yet; it depends on how quickly we can get feedback.\u00a0 It is a slow process but we are moving forward.\u00a0 The Secretary:\u00a0 What if a neighbor with a vacancy doesn\u2019t want a tree to be planted?\u00a0 Response: People must get city permits if they want their own tree.\u00a0 We won\u2019t force a tree if someone doesn\u2019t want one planted. Eric Dugdale:\u00a0 He lives on Hartzell and wants to preserve an old Eucalyptus tree. Response:\u00a0 One of the goals of the PFC is to preserve trees.\u00a0 Our first priority is to plant trees where they are missing.<\/p>\n 10.\u00a0 \u00a0 Old Business\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0None.<\/p>\n 11.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0New Business.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 11.1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>LADWP Update. Guest speaker: LADWP Community Affairs Liaison Deborah Hong. Discussion only.\u00a0 Also present and introduced by Ms. Hong: LADWP Electrical Services Managers Ruben Hauser and Dominic Cerulli.<\/p>\n Ms. Hong announced that there are two upcoming online meetings in January that may be of interest to residents (each with multiple meeting dates):\u00a0 the LA 100 Study (to determine how we can reach 100% renewable energy); and the Urban Water Management Plan.\u00a0 She will provide the information to the Secretary.\u00a0 She also noted that if anyone has questions about their individual LADWP bill, they should contact her at:\u00a0Deborah.hong@ladwp.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ruben Hauser next discussed the Temescal Gateway Park pole replacement project.\u00a0 Approximately 70 of the old poles have been replaced, with about 150 more still to be replaced.\u00a0 About 140 of those are in Topanga State Park; LADWP is awaiting a permit for those replacements from park authorities. The remaining approximately 10 poles are in the Coastal area and LADWP is working on obtaining Coastal Commission approval of those replacements. The poles are painted brown steel and will be better able to withstand wildfire.\u00a0 The Secretary asked about the Coastal Commission process and what is happening with the plan to mitigate harm to the endangered plant that we learned about in LADWP\u2019s prior presentation.\u00a0 Mr. Hauser:\u00a0 LADWP\u2019s regulatory group is still working this out with the Coastal Commission; they expect the permit to be issued in March. Mr. Hauser handles only the construction.\u00a0 The Environmental Affairs group is working out the details of the legal matters.\u00a0 The Chair:\u00a0 How is the plant replacement going to be handled?\u00a0 Are more of the plants in the way of the pole replacements?\u00a0 Mr. Hauser:\u00a0 They are being vigilant to make sure no more plants will be removed; they are working out the language of the mitigation plan with the Coastal Commission.\u00a0 Ms. Hong:\u00a0 Our environmental and regulatory group have been working on details of the mitigation plan with the Coastal Commission. Once the permit is approved in March they can proceed.\u00a0 She will return in March to explain the mitigation plan.<\/p>\n Steve Cron (Area 2 Representative):\u00a0 Have the metal poles been tested and will they survive wildfire?\u00a0 Will the wires also be resistant to fire?\u00a0 Mr. Hauser:\u00a0 The reason wood poles fail is that the heat from the fire weakens the pole and once the pole falls the wires also fall down.\u00a0 Unlike wood poles, steel poles don\u2019t burn and have three times the strength; they are far more fire-resistant than wood poles.\u00a0 The arms of the poles are fiberglass.\u00a0 In the past, LADWP used wood crossarms which succumbed to the heat.\u00a0 The conductors are traditionally made of copper because of the salt air; they do a good job of withstanding the heat.<\/p>\n The Chair:\u00a0 Are the wood poles from the 1930s or older?\u00a0 Mr. Hauser:\u00a0 Yes, most are from the 30s and 40s.\u00a0 Ms. Hong:\u00a0 There are about 220 wooden poles which date from 1935-1955.\u00a0 The Chair: This project is important because it brings power to the Palisades; it is one of only two sources of power to Pacific Palisades, the other running along Sunset Blvd.<\/p>\n The Secretary:\u00a0 How long will it take to complete the project?\u00a0 Mr. Hauser: \u00a0It will take about two months to complete after the permit is issued in March.<\/p>\n The Chair: The second topic we would like to have LADWP address is brush clearance around poles in the Palisades.<\/p>\n Joanna Spak (Area 1 Representative):\u00a0 A fire recently broke out at the base of a utility pole on Castellammare, at the edge of the Tramonto slide area.\u00a0 The neighbors were able to notice this and contacted the authorities to put out the fire, otherwise a huge wildfire could have ensued.\u00a0 There is native vegetation in the area.\u00a0 The components on the pole itself had malfunctioned.\u00a0 A number of residents are concerns about vegetation around the bases of poles.\u00a0 What is LADWP doing in terms of preventing potential wildfires, with vegetation, aging poles and malfunctioning components on those poles?\u00a0 Have any poles recently been inspected and have these issues been addressed?<\/p>\n Mr. Hauser:\u00a0 With vegetation, we inspect the area around the poles every year, mostly assessing how trees are growing around the poles and conductors.\u00a0 The inspection crew comes out once each year, then another crew comes out afterward and does necessary trimming, then a crew comes out to verify that the work was done.\u00a0 Another inspection crew comes out each year and looks at the equipment to see what is broken and needs to be replaced; they also look at vegetation as well (so that a potential vegetation problem gets addressed twice every year).\u00a0 The poles themselves are inspected differently. They are regularly looked at when the conductor inspection is done.\u00a0 Also, every 5-10 years LADWP does an inspection just of the poles; they use treatments for termites, etc.\u00a0 Mr. Hauser anticipates doing more detailed inspections going forward due to a new contract they\u2019ve entered into.\u00a0 They will be looking for hotspots on the equipment, using infrared cameras.\u00a0 The vegetation contract has also been renewed and will have more resources available for trimming and for more frequent inspections.<\/p>\n Joanna Spak:\u00a0 A resident was told by LADWP that a particular pole has been put into the queue for replacement and hardening.\u00a0 How can we find out which poles are in the queue? \u00a0Mr. Hauser:\u00a0 Let us know if you think a pole needs inspecting and replacing. Mr. Hong:\u00a0 She will get a contact number for people to call which the Secretary can put in the minutes and\/or add to the website\u00a0[number to call: 1-800-342-5397].<\/em><\/p>\n The Chair thanked the LADWP representatives for their presentations.<\/p>\n 11.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Motion recommended to member-councils by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC):<\/u>\u00a0A) Prioritize elementary school reopenings; B) Oppose BONC social media policy; C) Support CF 20-1174 (unfinished development\/enforcement). See attachment below for text of recommended motions. Background information:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Background-InformationR.pdf<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Motion A): T he Secretary introduced the motion and referenced the background information that had been provided in the agenda\u00a0[see attachment below for text of motion].<\/em>\u00a0 The Secretary then moved that the board vote to support the motion. Second: \u00a0Peter Powell (Corpus Christ School\/Education Representative).\u00a0 Extensive discussion then ensued.<\/p>\n Lauren Park Mulder (Principal, Marquez Elementary):\u00a0 She is the new Principal at Marquez, with thirteen years of school administrative experience. She described her background.\u00a0 She stated that she believes the motion is right on the mark and covers all the aspects of reopening of schools, and that she appreciated the comprehensive approach of the motion.\u00a0 She explained that many of our local public schools are charter schools; they have flexibility with class size and instruction but must adhere to LAUSD guidelines.\u00a0 They have received the Public Health revised order and are following all directives.\u00a0 Today she met with the school safety committee.\u00a0 They will be conducting training in safety and reopening protocols, which include screening, sanitizing and social distancing.\u00a0 They have two classrooms full of PPE as well as signs, directives, etc.\u00a0 They have also marked the campus for areas that might transmit the virus and have rearranged classroom furniture.\u00a0 They are still working on screening procedures and are preparing daily for safe reopening.\u00a0 They don\u2019t want to prematurely rush into things, and it is important that there is a safe action plan.<\/p>\n Sean Whitley (Friends of Marquez\/parent): He appreciates all the work the school is doing to reopen the school.\u00a0 It is painfully obvious that there is no substitute for in-person education.\u00a0 Missing that interaction is very tough for students, especially the youngest.\u00a0 He supports any effort to get students back in school faster.<\/p>\n Casey Ryan Foster (Palisades Elementary parent): She is grateful for the work that we are doing and for bringing this motion.<\/p>\n Peter Powell (Education Representative and Dean of Students at Corpus Christi):\u00a0 Grades TK-4 at Corpus Christi have been onsite for quite some time.\u00a0 The parents and students are very happy.\u00a0 The teachers are happy that they don\u2019t have to teach online.\u00a0 They are looking forward to the vaccine and getting back to normal interaction and socialization with kids. He appreciates the board\u2019s support in getting schools open as soon as possible. He remarked on the precautions that must be taken: Ms. Park Mulder laid them out well.\u00a0 At Corpus Christi, every kid\u2019s temperature taken drop off in the morning; they are then escorted into school at a safe distance.\u00a0 Classrooms have 12 or fewer students in each cohort.\u00a0 There are plexiglass dividers.\u00a0 The staff disinfects several times a day.\u00a0 The school has an App that allows parents to check in before drop off and to enter safety protocol questions.\u00a0 This takes the cooperation of families in the community.\u00a0 Andrew Wolfberg (Area 8 1st Alternate):\u00a0 Have any students been diagnosed with COVID?\u00a0 \u00a0Mr. Powell:\u00a0 He can\u2019t discuss that.<\/p>\n Richard Cohen (Treasurer): He supports the work educators are doing but doesn\u2019t understand why we\u2019re doing this.\u00a0 This is a matter for the health officials to determine. The Secretary explained that this is intended to allow the voice of Westside constituents to be heard on this issue.<\/p>\n Reza Akef (Area 8 Representative):\u00a0 He doesn\u2019t understand why Andrew\u2019s question didn\u2019t get answered.<\/p>\n Steve Cron:\u00a0 He is confused about the wording.\u00a0 He saw this as prioritizing reopening for elementary school students. \u00a0The Secretary explained that it is calling for funding to allow for prioritization of safe reopening for elementary and vulnerable students.<\/p>\n Beth Holden Garland (PPRA):\u00a0 She noted that we must get over the hump of the surge.<\/p>\n Karyn Weber (Area 6 1st Alternate):\u00a0 She has two high school students and has seen a decline in everything since schools have been closed. \u00a0\u00a0It will be safe once it is determined to be safe.<\/p>\n Jenny Li (Area 7 Representative):\u00a0 Parents are upset and offended that other things have been opened when schools haven\u2019t; we should be using our efforts to put kids back in school if possible.<\/p>\n Honey Rosenthal (parent):\u00a0 Distance learning isn\u2019t working for the vast majority of students; they will be impacted for life.\u00a0 There is increasing depression, anxiety, obesity and other harm by not going to school, which outweighs the risk of in-person schooling.<\/p>\n Jack Coleman (Youth Advisor):\u00a0 His view as a student is that it is absolutely crucial to support this motion.\u00a0 The evidence that school closures have caused negative impacts on students is overwhelming.<\/p>\n Mia (Palisades Elementary parent):\u00a0 She was excited to see the information about this meeting and the motion.\u00a0 She noted that the students have been so diligent.<\/p>\n Peter Powell:\u00a0 Regarding the earlier question about students testing positive, he is not at liberty to share specifics.\u00a0 He didn\u2019t mean to be rude but there are protocols that must be followed.\u00a0 He noted that if a student tests positive, they would have to shut down a cohort; the school hasn\u2019t had to do so.\u00a0 He also agrees with the last comments; young students are very diligent following protocols.<\/p>\n Zennon Ulyate-Crow (Youth Advisor):\u00a0 It is not our place to decide whether to go back or not; that is up to the health care experts.\u00a0 He feels that we do need to get younger children back to school.<\/p>\n A vote was taken.\u00a0 Result: 12-6-2; motion passed by a 2\/3 majority.<\/p>\n Motion B):\u00a0 The Secretary introduced the motion and referenced the background information that had been provided in the agenda\u00a0[see attachment below for text of motion].<\/em>\u00a0 The Secretary then moved that the board vote to support the motion. Second: \u00a0Richard Cohen. \u00a0Discussion: None. \u00a0A vote was taken.\u00a0 Result:\u00a0\u00a0 Unanimous in favor of the motion.<\/p>\n Motion C):\u00a0 The Secretary introduced the motion and referenced the background information that had been provided in the agenda\u00a0[see attachment below for text of motion].<\/em>\u00a0 The Secretary then moved that the board vote to support the motion. \u00a0Second: Richard Cohen. \u00a0Discussion: Reza Akef remarked that under current law a project cannot remain unfinished for more than two years; this motion provides for enforcement remedies. The Chair noted that he has had an uncompleted house near him for many years. A vote was taken.\u00a0 Result:\u00a0 Unanimous in favor of the motion.<\/p>\n 12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm.<\/p>\n ATTACHMENT \u2013 Item 11.2 (Text of adopted motions: A, B & C)<\/strong><\/p>\n A) Prioritize elementary school reopenings<\/p>\n Motion text<\/u>:<\/p>\n Whereas schools provide \u201cessential academic and social-emotional learning\u201d environments, and a broader array of resources including \u201cphysical, mental health, and therapeutic services\u201d1;<\/p>\n Whereas \u201cschool closures impede learning and compound inequities, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged children\u201d2; and particularly disadvantaged are students who are at a young age, have special needs, or are from underprivileged households;<\/p>\n Whereas many states and countries have successfully prioritized the opening of schools over businesses, instead of the other way around;<\/p>\n Whereas Federal, State and local governments can offer stipends, grants, and loans to businesses and employees who may be forced to close, however the same government bodies cannot offer redress to students for lost opportunities and benefits derived from education;<\/p>\n Whereas \u201csafe and consistently open schools are essential for many parents and guardians \u2026 to reenter the workforce\u201d3, and forcing working parents into full time childcare is neither fair nor sustainable;<\/p>\n Whereas the health of all students, staff and teachers must be protected, the federal government and State of California must provide school districts with the resources needed for the safe reopening of schools and to contain outbreaks (should they occur) including the prioritization of school staff and teachers in vaccine distribution;<\/p>\n Therefore, Pacific Palisades Community Council supports prioritizing the many efforts needed to safely reopen elementary schools and special-needs classes for the most vulnerable students in Los Angeles including, but not limited to, daily testing, vaccinations for all qualified students and staff, access to personal protective equipment and the necessary training and signed COVID protocol agreements.<\/p>\n 1\u00a0 Levinson M, Cevik M, Lipsitch M. Reopening primary schools during the pandemic. New England Journal of Medicine. 2020 Sep 3;383:981-985.<\/p>\n 2\u00a0 Armitage R, Nellums LB. Considering inequalities in the school closure response to COVID-19. The Lancet Global Health. 2020 May 1;8(5):e644.<\/p>\n 3\u00a0 Ludvigsson JF. Children are unlikely to be the main to be the main drivers of the COVID\u201019 pandemic \u2013 a systematic review. Acta Paediatrica. 2020 May 19.<\/p>\n B) Oppose BONC [Board of Neighborhood Commissioners] social media policy<\/p>\n Motion text<\/u>:<\/p>\n Whereas the proposed BONC Social Media Policy is a direct overreach in power and scope of limiting the ability of Neighborhood Councils to effectively communicate with their constituency; it requires onerous and unenforceable clauses; is overly complicated when existing rules cover many of the issues outlined and a simpler approach would be more appropriate; Therefore, the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils opposes the proposed BONC Social Media Policy.<\/p>\n C)\u00a0 Support CF 20-1174 (unfinished development\/enforcement)<\/p>\n Motion text<\/u>:<\/p>\n Motion to support CF 20-1174 (Koretz and Ryu). Whereas there are unfinished development projects citywide, which were issued building permits, in some instances, more than 8 years prior, such unfinished projects causing the building sites to become eyesores and a disturbance to abutting property owners and neighborhood residents, therefore the City Council is to instruct the Department of Building and Safety, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with the department\u2019s enforcement of Municipal Code 91.106.4.4.3. to provide remedies such as a completion bond, which sets time limits to complete projects.<\/p>\n _________________________<\/p>\n Return to top of page<\/a><\/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, Haldis Toppel, Fay Vahdani, Richard Blumenberg, Eric Dugdale, Jim Kirtley\u00a0(*left meeting before vote on Item 11.2)<\/em><\/p>\n Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Andrew Wolfberg, \u00a0Kimberly Bloom*\u00a0(*after primary Sue Kohl left meeting)<\/em><\/p>\n Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0 Zennon Ulyate-Crow, Jack Coleman, Melanie Bouer, Mary Mueller<\/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 5:31pm. \u00a0Dave Card read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction of Zoom engineer.\u00a0<\/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\u00a0\u00a0Roll call of voting members and certification of quorum.\u00a0<\/strong>The Chair called the roll of voting members and certified that there was a quorum.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Approval of Minutes.<\/strong>\u00a0 The minutes of January 14, 2021 were approved. Upcoming meetings: February 11, 2021 — (Tentative) Public Safety Forum with new acting SLO James Allen; additional speakers\/details to come.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Consideration of Agenda.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Agenda 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 $37,725.82. There have been no significant transactions since the last report.\u00a0 PPCC has received an offer of renewal for our D&O liability insurance.\u00a0 The Treasurer will take care of this before the March renewal deadline. 8.\u00a0\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 Riviera Country Club – Longworth Maintenance Gate. \u00a0The Chair explained that following up on PPCC\u2019s letter regarding this matter, he and the Area 8 Representatives Reza Akef and Andrew Wolfberg recently met with Mike Bonin and his team.\u00a0 The Chair explained the background as set forth in PPCC\u2019s letter requesting a determination letter from Planning\u00a0[see:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PPCC-EC-Letter-re-RCC-Longworth-Gate.pdf<\/em><\/a>].<\/em>\u00a0The Chair stated that Councilmember Bonin supports the neighbors and is insisting that the City agencies address their concerns about the illegal use of the gate. CD11 Senior Planning Deputy Len Nguyen is following up with the Planning Dept. \u00a0[see Item 8.5.3 below].\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Andrew Wolfberg<\/u>\u00a0expressed thanks to the Councilmember, Mr. Nguyen and CD11 Palisades Deputy Durrah Wagner for stepping up and putting the neighborhood first.\u00a0 He noted that the safety of the students at nearby Paul Revere Middle School is also important.\u00a0 He also stated that he appreciates the support not only from the Council office and also from the PPCC Executive Committee.<\/p>\n 8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Potrero Canyon Park \u2013 naming for George Wolfberg.\u00a0 The Chair announced that as result of Mike Bonin\u2019s motion and the approval of the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners (RAP), the new name of the park in Potrero Canyon will be \u201cGeorge Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon.\u201d This will be in honor of our long time PPCC board member and multiple past PPCC Chair, the late George Wolfberg.\u00a0Andrew Wolfberg<\/u>\u00a0[George\u2019s nephew] thanked Councilmember Bonin and everyone for their assistance with this effort. He stated that the neighborhood and community will love the park; it\u2019s been a year since his passing and this honor for George is an honor for all in the family and for everyone who participates in volunteering and helping the community.\u00a0The Chair<\/u>\u00a0then noted George\u2019s long history of service, as detailed in PPCC\u2019s resolution\u00a0[<\/em>see\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Resolution-re-Wolfberg-Park-Approved.pdf<\/em><\/a>].<\/em>\u00a0 As to the project\u2019s status, the Chair explained that RAP closed out the grading contract and the contract is complete.\u00a0 There is a small credit.\u00a0 Much of the work on the park has already been done.\u00a0 He described all the elements that have been completed and what is visible now.\u00a0 The tentative schedule going forward is: the bid package has been approved for the landscaping contract; bids will be solicited in Feb. 2021 and will be received in March; the landscaping contract will be awarded in April or May, with landscaping work to start this summer.\u00a0 Spring 2022 hopefully will be the completion time (a 9-10 month timeframe is expected for completion). The Chair thanked Mike Bonin, Durrah Wagner, Lisa Cahill and all the CD11 team, including former CD11 senior counsel Norman Kulla, for their work in pushing this project along and making the park a reality for the community.<\/p>\n 8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0Richard Cohen (Treasurer).\u00a0 Harry Sondheim (past PPCC Chair and Area 4 Representative) \u2013 In Memoriam.\u00a0 The Treasurer reported that we are saddened to learn of the passing of Harry Sondheim on January 16 from complications caused by COVID. Harry was chair of PPCC from 2000 to 2002, a long-time Area 4 representative and an important member of the PPCC bylaws committee. Harry will be remembered as a strong voice for ethics, independence and civility. He was a true gentleman who was greatly admired for his volunteer work including being a board member of the Friends of the Palisades Library and work for the California State Bar Association which earned him recognition and which named an award after him [https:\/\/www.calbar.ca.gov\/Portals\/0\/documents\/awards\/SondheimAwardSheet_06-27-12_r.pdf]. 8.2.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Chris Spitz (Secretary).\u00a0 WRAC motions and legislation.\u00a0 The Secretary reported on motions that PPCC supported that have now become adopted WRAC positions.\u00a0 WRAC chair Matt Wersinger has submitted a position letter regarding the \u201cdockless mobility devices\u201d motion [deny permits to providers that do not comply with law enforcement;\u00a0see\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/westsidecouncils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WRAC-Dockless-Permit-Denial-1_20.pdf<\/em><\/a>], 8.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0From Area and At-large Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Alan Goldsmith (At-large Representative):\u00a0 A recent water sprinkler problem caused a ceiling to collapse at one of the units in his townhome complex.\u00a0 A team of firefighters came to the scene and he was concerned because none of the firefighters was wearing a mask. He asked if anyone else had noticed firefighters not wearing masks and there was no response.<\/p>\n 8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Representatives.<\/u><\/p>\n 8.4.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Eric Dugdale (PP Historical Society).\u00a0 Dick Wulliger \u2013 In Memoriam.\u00a0 Dick Wulliger was a very bright, respected and energetic man who served the community again and again in many capacities.\u00a0 He was on the PPHS and TCA boards and also served on the PP Democratic Club.\u00a0 He was an example of service to the community and was a truly great Palisadian. The Secretary noted that Dick served as the PPHS primary representative to PPCC for many years. The Chair also remarked on Dick\u2019s service and expressed appreciation for his contributions to the community.<\/p>\n 8.4.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Jim Kirtley (YMCA).\u00a0 During the pandemic, the Palisades-Malibu YMCA is pivoting and doing community service work.\u00a0 He would like to share at our next meeting a \u201cCOVID outcomes\u201d sheet showing everything that the YMCA is doing in the community.<\/p>\n 8.4.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Beth Holden Garland (PPRA).\u00a0 PPRA has created signs that people can put up reminding everyone to wear masks.\u00a0 The Chair suggested that PPRA may want to ask businesses to post the signs and he noted that the signs should not be affixed to trees or placed in the public right of way.<\/p>\n 8.5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contact information available at:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 8.5.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Zac Gaidzik, West\/Metro LA Field Deputy, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl (see Item 11.1 below).<\/em><\/p>\n 8.5.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Janet Turner, Field Representative, Congressman Ted Lieu\u00a0\u2013 not present.<\/em><\/p>\n 8.5.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Durrah Wagner, Palisades Field Deputy, and Len Nguyen, Senior Planning Deputy, Councilmember Bonin\/CD11.<\/p>\n Ms. Wagner<\/u>:\u00a0 Regarding the drop in water pressure in Area 5, an LADWP representative has informed her that the agency is conducting treatments related to reservoir recycling; as a result there are periods when the water pressure is low.\u00a0 Ms. Wagner still needs to be told how long this will last; she is trying to get information about the timeline on when the situation will get back to normal.\u00a0\u00a0Sue Kohl<\/u>\u00a0(Area 5 Representative):\u00a0 She is glad that CD11 is keeping the pressure on LADWP, but neighbors say this is continuing to happen at various times, including within the homes of individual homeowners, and the drop in pressure at the hydrants continues to be a concern due to the fire danger.\u00a0\u00a0The Chair<\/u>\u00a0noted that this sounds like an engineering problem that needs to be solved with infrastructure.\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Wagner<\/u>\u00a0also reported that Councilmembers Bonin and Raman have called for the City to expand Project Roomkey and have asked the City Attorney to investigate and report on how to get federal funding for the effort.<\/p>\n Mr. Nguyen<\/u>:\u00a0 Regarding the RCC\/Longworth gate, he has spoken to the Chief Zoning Administrator for the Planning Dept., who has assigned staff to do research about the approvals for the gate.\u00a0 He gave her the background on what he was able to find when this came up in 2018 and will have an update for us in about a week.<\/p>\n 8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0None. 9.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Community Plan Update Committee<\/u>\u00a0(CPUC; David Card, Committee Chair).\u00a0 The Chair explained that we have received a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the Initial Study for the City\u2019s Housing Element update. There were scoping meetings this week as part of the environmental review process. \u00a0Every 8-9 years the state housing agency gives their projection of how many housing units are needed in various jurisdictions in the state (this is known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment\/RHNA).\u00a0 The RHNA number assigned to our area may impact the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community Plan (CP). When we receive the number that will tell us how we will need to accommodate X number of additional housing units in the Palisades and Brentwood. \u00a0We don\u2019t yet know what the numbers are but will find out at some point.\u00a0 The Housing Element update is due by October 2021, but we are told that the process of updating our CP will likely not even start until 2022. Written comments on the Housing Element NOP and Initial Study are due by February 15th.\u00a0 The CPUC is working jointly with the Brentwood Community Council\u2019s committee on draft letters; the board will likely be voting on a proposed comment letter at the February 11th PPCC meeting (to be submitted by the February 15th deadline, as part of the EIR process).\u00a0 The Secretary noted that the CPUC will attempt to provide information about the process to the board in advance.<\/p>\n 10.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Old Business\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0None.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 11.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0New Business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> 11.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0COVID 19 vaccinations update<\/u>.\u00a0 Guest speaker:\u00a0<\/strong>Zac Gaidzik, West\/Metro LA Field Deputy, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. \u00a0\u00a0Discussion only<\/em>.\u00a0 Also attending and speaking:\u00a0 Lonnie Resser, Health Program Analyst with the LA County Dept. of Public Health.<\/p>\n Mr. Gaidzik introduced Ms. Resser, who described her job and explained that she addresses public health concerns primarily in the West LA community.\u00a0 She shared a Power Point with detailed information about COVID-19 and vaccinations.\u00a0 She first discussed what we know about the virus, how the virus works, and what the vaccines do.\u00a0 The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are 94-95% effective at preventing the disease. These vaccines use mRNA technology; she described what this is and how it works.\u00a0 She emphasized that individuals cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine.\u00a0 There may be brief side effects after getting the vaccine, including fever and aches, that last 1-2 days, but these are normal and are signs that the body is building immunity.\u00a0 Two doses are needed in order to get the best protection and the same vaccine should be administered for both doses.<\/p>\n Ms. Resser also described how to make appointments for second doses.\u00a0 There is a different process depending on where you received your first dose.\u00a0 Vaccination is a safer way to prevent spread of the disease than natural immunity.\u00a0 She also spoke about the fast-track development of the vaccine and the steps taken to ensure safety.\u00a0 Manufacturing of the vaccine began during clinical trials.\u00a0 The FDA and CDC prioritized review and authorization.\u00a0 She described the studies for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.\u00a0 The FDA and CDC continue to conduct extra monitoring of the safety of the vaccines.\u00a0 \u201cV-safe\u201d is a new text messaging app used to follow up with people in the studies.\u00a0 This allows any possible problems to be investigated.<\/p>\n Ms. Resser further described how the County is allocating and managing vaccine distribution; it is attempting to do this in an equitable way.\u00a0 There won\u2019t be enough vaccine for everyone until late spring or summer.\u00a0 She described the various phases of distribution.\u00a0 The County is currently vaccinating healthcare workers and anyone who is 65 and older.\u00a0 She showed a screenshot of the County website,\u00a0www.vaccinateLAcounty.com<\/a>\u00a0[see link on the PPCC website]. The County website has links to book an appointment and information about the vaccines.\u00a0 There are phone numbers for those without access to a computer.\u00a0 She gave a few tips: Look out for scams and report any scams to dcba.lacounty.gov; never give out personal or financial information.\u00a0 As to the steps necessary to stop the spread:\u00a0 nothing has changed; we must all continue to wear face coverings, avoid close contact, wash hands and sanitize.<\/p>\n Q&A then ensued:\u00a0\u00a0Sue Kohl<\/u>\u00a0(Area 5 representative):\u00a0 She has spent hours every day to try and get an appointment; those who went to a pharmacy such as Ralph\u2019s for first dose did not receive an appointment or any information about how to obtain a second dose; we were told good luck, you\u2019re on your own in getting a second dose. She hasn\u2019t been able to get an appointment for the second dose on her own, and is wondering if the first and second doses are the same.\u00a0\u00a0Ms.<\/u>\u00a0Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 The vaccine supply is limited but the County is prioritizing second doses; there are shipments earmarked for second doses. She will check on whether the first and second doses are the same.\u00a0\u00a0Mr. Gaidzik<\/u>: \u00a0People can sign up for a second dose at the mega sites. \u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 She advises individuals to keep trying to obtain an appointment.\u00a0 Appointments for second doses can be up to a week after the recommended date and still be ok. Second doses are recommended 21 days after the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days after the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.\u00a0 \u00a0Mr. Gaidzik<\/u>:\u00a0 Keep trying on the County website by clicking refresh. There is also a new statewide \u201cmy turn\u201d website for appointments, myturn.ca.gov.\u00a0 It is best to check over the weekend.<\/p>\n David Kaplan<\/u>\u00a0(PPCC Vice-Chair):\u00a0 Regarding second doses, he received a white card after his first dose that said to return on February 13.\u00a0 He was told he would probably get an email telling him when to come.\u00a0 If he doesn\u2019t get an email, should he just show up?\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 If you don\u2019t receive the email then still show up on the date on the white card at the same time as your first dose.\u00a0\u00a0Jim Kirtley<\/u>\u00a0(YMCA):\u00a0 What is the status for vaccination of children 16 and under?\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 She doesn\u2019t have that information.\u00a0 The Moderna vaccine was approved only for 18 and over.\u00a0 The Pfizer vaccine was approved for 16 and over.\u00a0 That is because those ages were included in the vaccine trials; children under those ages weren\u2019t in the trials. Some companies such as Johnson & Johnson may now be conducting trials on children but she doesn\u2019t know the ages or status.\u00a0\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Eric Dugdale<\/u>\u00a0(PPHS):\u00a0 Are any companies better equipped to make adjustments for the new strains than other companies?\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 We don\u2019t have that information yet.\u00a0 The Public Health Dept. urges everyone to get the vaccine as soon as it is offered to you.\u00a0 We don\u2019t know enough about how the vaccines respond to the new strains to make a different recommendation.\u00a0\u00a0Alan Goldsmith<\/u>\u00a0(At-large Representative):\u00a0 His wife got an appointment via email for a second dose but he did not; they were vaccinated in Long Beach.\u00a0 Can he just go with her?\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 Long Beach County is different from LA County so she can\u2019t speak directly to his question. \u00a0Haldis Toppel<\/u>\u00a0(Area 3 Representative):\u00a0 Balboa Park allows walk-ins at the end of regularly scheduled appointments.\u00a0 If you wait in line in the park, at the end of the last appointment a staff person goes through the waiting line and picks out anyone over 65 and they will give them any leftover shots.\u00a0 About 20 persons over 65 were in line when she was there and they all got their shots.\u00a0\u00a0Mr. Gaidzik<\/u>:\u00a0 We are not recommending that people take that option but at the same time they aren\u2019t going to waste the vaccine and will put any leftover doses in arms if people are there.\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 We are asking people not to show up and get the vaccine at the end of the day at LA County sites.<\/p>\n PPCC Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 Teachers\/educators do not yet have the green light for vaccinations; when will that happen?\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 We must keep transmission\/community spread down.\u00a0 The last she checked, that tier would be early February; she noted that the website still says that, but it will take time to get through the first tiers.\u00a0\u00a0Chair<\/u>: \u00a0When will we be getting increased supplies?\u00a0\u00a0Mr. Gaidzik<\/u>:\u00a0 We hope as soon as possible.\u00a0Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 What are the holdups?\u00a0\u00a0Mr. Gaidzik<\/u>:\u00a0 Everything.\u00a0 There was a lot of historic coordination and planning did not happen during the prior administration.\u00a0\u00a0Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 It has been reported that Blue Shield may take over statewide distribution; can you explain this?\u00a0\u00a0Mr. Gaidzik<\/u>: He can\u2019t comment as he doesn\u2019t have any information about this. \u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 She doesn\u2019t know about this either.\u00a0\u00a0Eric Dugdale<\/u>:\u00a0 Should we be double-masking?\u00a0\u00a0Ms. Resser<\/u>:\u00a0 She hasn\u2019t heard yet from Dr. Ferrer about this but it couldn\u2019t hurt.\u00a0 We need to keep wearing masks as well as getting vaccinated.<\/p>\n There were no questions or comments from the audience.\u00a0 The Chair thanked Mr. Gaidzik and Ms. Resser for the presentation and for answering our questions.<\/p>\n 11.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Motion recommended to member-councils by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC)<\/u>: \u00a0A) Oppose SB 9 (Atkins); Support CF 21-0002-S18 (Koretz) B) Oppose SB 10 (Wiener); Support CF 21-0002-S21 (Koretz). See attachment below for motion text. Background:\u00a0https:\/\/westsidecouncils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Background-re-SB-9-and-10.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n Motion A): \u00a0On behalf of the Executive Committee, the Secretary introduced the motion and referenced the background information that had been provided in the agenda. She stated that the Committee was including a new first \u201cWhereas\u201d paragraph in the motion that was inadvertently omitted from the motion text in the agenda (\u201cWhereas, Senate Bill 9 violates principles of democratic process. . .\u201d). \u00a0She then moved on behalf of the Executive Committee that the board vote to support the motion with the new first \u201cWhereas\u201d paragraph and substituting the name \u201cPacific Palisades Community Council\u201d for the name \u201cWestside Regional Alliance of Councils\u201d in the last \u201cTherefore\u201d paragraph\u00a0[see attachment below for text of motion].<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 No second was necessary as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting board member.\u00a0 Discussion:\u00a0 None.<\/p>\n A vote was taken.\u00a0 Result: \u00a0Unanimous in favor of the motion.<\/p>\n Motion B):\u00a0 On behalf of the Executive Committee, the Secretary introduced the motion and referenced the background information that had been provided in the agenda. She then moved on behalf of the Executive Committee that the board vote to support the motion, substituting the name \u201cPacific Palisades Community Council\u201d for the name \u201cWestside Regional Alliance of\u00a0 Councils\u201d in the last \u201cTherefore\u201d paragraph\u00a0[see attachment below for text of motion].<\/em>\u00a0No second was necessary as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting board member.\u00a0 \u00a0Discussion:\u00a0Matt Quiat<\/u>\u00a0(Area 6 Representative): \u00a0He supports this bill as he believes we need more affordable housing which should be located near transit corridors.\u00a0The Chair<\/u>\u00a0explained that PPCC\u2019s position has consistently been to oppose state legislation that would remove local control over planning and zoning and\/or would add additional density in our Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.\u00a0\u00a0The Secretary<\/u>\u00a0commented that SB 10, among other things, is unconstitutional because it includes a provision that allows for City Councils to override voter initiatives and further, it does not provide for any affordable housing.\u00a0 She stated that it is important to acknowledge that we do have an affordable housing crisis; she is working on a draft motion to be introduced in WRAC, acknowledging the crisis and supporting other bills now pending the legislature that address the crisis in a positive way, consistent with the principles that we support.<\/p>\n Jenny Li<\/u>\u00a0(Area 7 Representative): She wonders how these state housing bills would impact the Community Plan process.\u00a0\u00a0The Secretary<\/u>\u00a0and\u00a0Chair<\/u>\u00a0both noted that state legislation takes precedence but we don\u2019t know now if the bills will pass and what their impact will be.\u00a0Karen Ridgley<\/u>\u00a0(Area 4 Representative): She wonders about the impact of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and whether these would be allowed on R1 parcels in addition to the extra dwelling units that the new bills call for.\u00a0The Secretary<\/u>\u00a0explained that state legislation passed last year allows an ADU and a junior ADU by right on R1 parcels, in addition to the main dwelling unit. As she noted to the board last year, as a practical result this legislation eliminated most R1 zoning in the state. PPCC did not take a position because, after discussing the matter at PPCC LUC meetings, we learned that many residents want to be allowed to construct ADUs on their property and there wasn\u2019t a consensus on the issue one way or the other. \u00a0However, now that ADUs are allowed by right on most parcels, if SB 9 and 10 were to pass that would result in many more dwelling units being allowed by right on residential parcels.\u00a0 For example, under SB 9, a former single-family parcel would be allowed to have\u00a0two\u00a0<\/em>main dwelling units, plus a junior and \u201cregular\u201d ADU, for a total of\u00a0four<\/em>\u00a0dwelling units; or if the lot is split under SB 9, up to\u00a0eight<\/em>\u00a0units (four main dwelling units plus a junior and \u201cregular\u201d ADU on each of the split parcels) \u2013 all on a former \u201cone-unit\u201d single family parcel.<\/p>\n A vote was taken.\u00a0 Result:\u00a0 17-1-1; motion passed by more than a 2\/3 majority.<\/p>\n 12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.<\/p>\n Item 8.2.2 (Response of Debbie Dyner Harris\/CM Koretz to WRAC position letter):<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThank you very much for letting Councilmember Koretz know of this motion.\u00a0 As you may know, the Councilmember has been a champion for ensuring safety relating to these dockless scooters from day one, and has made several motions to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n During COVID, both LAPD and LADOT have been overall successful in getting these companies to comply with City requirements such as you reference in your letter, and the Councilmember will continue to press this forward to ensure safety throughout the City.<\/p>\n Please let me know if you have any questions, Debbie\u201d<\/p>\n Item 11.2 (Text of adopted motions \u2013 A & B):<\/strong><\/p>\n A) Oppose SB 9 (Atkins); Support CF 21-0002-S18 (Koretz).<\/p>\n Motion text<\/u>:<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 9 violates principles of democratic process and local control by mandating local governments to ministerially approve lot splits and\/or development projects allowing for two main residential units on parcels in single-family residential zones (under specified conditions), thus substantially eliminating single-family zoning in California;<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 9 violates the California Coastal Act (Public Resources Code \u00a7\u00a730000 et seq.) by failing to exempt parcels within the Coastal zone, by purporting to eliminate hearings for Coastal Development Permits, and by requiring by-right\/expedited approval of all projects permitted under the bill, including projects within the Coastal zone which otherwise require discretionary review, including hearings, under the Coastal Act;<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 9 violates the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code \u00a7\u00a7 21065 and 21080) and shortcuts required CEQA review by declaring preemptively that a project permitted under the bill is not a \u201cproject\u201d under CEQA, without regard to the test established by controlling caselaw, that is, whether the ordinance in a given case is \u201ccapable of causing a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment\u201d (Union of Medical Marijuana Patients, Inc. v. City of San Diego (California Coastal Commission, Real Party in Interest), (2019) 7 Cal.5th 1171);<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 9 compromises public safety and puts the lives and property of thousands of California residents in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) at risk from increased density by failing to provide any exemption for parcels within the VHFHSZ;<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 9 fails to address the state\u2019s affordable housing crisis or to further the purported goal of \u201censuring an adequate supply of affordable housing\u201d by not specifying or requiring any particular amount or level of affordable housing (low to moderate income\/workforce housing) in projects permitted pursuant to the bill;<\/p>\n Whereas, Councilmember Paul Koretz has introduced a resolution in Los Angeles City Council, CF 21-0002- S18, calling for the City of Los Angeles to oppose Senate Bill 9;<\/p>\n Therefore, Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Senate Bill 9 (Atkins) and supports the resolution in CF 21-0002-S18 (Koretz) calling for the City of Los Angeles to oppose Senate Bill 9. Motion text<\/u>:<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 10 violates the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 10(c)) and principles of democracy and true local control by allowing local governments (i.e., a majority of the current or future City Council) to upzone single family residential properties and speed approval processes for increased density\/multi-unit housing, without stakeholder involvement and by overriding community-driven local restrictions on adopting zoning ordinances,\u00a0including restrictions enacted by voter initiatives;<\/em><\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 10 violates the California Coastal Act (Public Resources Code \u00a7\u00a730000 et seq.) by failing to exempt parcels within the Coastal zone and by allowing by-right\/expedited approval of development projects with up to 10 dwelling units on properties that are upzoned under the bill, including projects within the Coastal zone which require discretionary review under the Coastal Act;<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 10 violates the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code \u00a7\u00a7 21065 and 21080) and shortcuts required CEQA review by declaring preemptively that an ordinance by a local government (i.e., a majority of the current or future City Council) to upzone a single family residential property pursuant to the bill is not a \u201cproject\u201d under CEQA, without consideration of whether the ordinance in a given case is \u201ccapable of causing a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment\u201d (Union of Medical Marijuana Patients, Inc. v. City of San Diego (California Coastal Commission, Real Party in Interest), (2019) 7 Cal.5th 1171);<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 10 potentially compromises public safety and may put the lives and property of thousands of California residents in single family residential areas that are also in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) at risk from increased density by failing to provide for an unconditional exemption from upzoning under the bill for properties in the VHFHSZ;<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 10 prevents public scrutiny and bypasses democratic process by providing that state agencies alone, without local community input, would identify and maintain a controlling map of so-called \u201cjobs-rich\u201d areas throughout the state for purposes of upzoning single family residential properties under the bill;<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 10 circumvents controlling caselaw by, in effect, allowing for \u201cspot zoning\u201d by local governments (i.e., a majority of the current or future City Council) without consideration of whether upzoning a single family residential property would be of substantial benefit to the public in a given case (Foothills Communities Coalition v. County of Orange (2014) 222 Cal.App.4th 1302);<\/p>\n Whereas, Senate Bill 10 fails to address the state\u2019s affordable housing crisis or to further the purported goal of \u201censuring an adequate supply of affordable housing\u201d by not requiring any particular amount or level of affordable (low to moderate income\/workforce) housing in development projects to be built on properties that are upzoned under the bill;<\/p>\n Whereas, Councilmember Paul Koretz has introduced a resolution in Los Angeles City Council, CF 21-0002- S21, calling for the City of Los Angeles to oppose Senate Bill 10;<\/p>\n Therefore, Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Senate Bill 10 (Wiener) and supports the resolution in CF 21-0002-S21 (Koretz), calling for the City of Los Angeles City to oppose Senate Bill 10.<\/p>\n _________________________<\/p>\n Return to top of page<\/a><\/p>\n Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Karen Ridgley, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Reza Akef, Craig Natvig, Beth Holden-Garland, Alan Goldsmith, Steve Cron, Haldis Toppel, Fay Vahdani, Richard Blumenberg, Eric Dugdale, Jim Kirtley, Peter Powell, Trish Bowe<\/p>\n Voting Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Rick McGeagh, Susan Orenstein<\/p>\n Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Jack Coleman, Miriam Schulman, Melanie Bouer, Mary Mueller, Cathy Russell<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 \u00a0Call to order and reading of Mission Statement. \u00a0<\/strong>The Chair David Card called the meeting to order at 6pm. \u00a0Richard Cohen read the Mission Statement.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 \u00a0Introduction of Zoom engineer.\u00a0<\/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\u00a0\u00a0Roll call of voting members and certification of quorum.\u00a0<\/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 January 28, 2021 were approved. Upcoming meetings: February 25, 2021 \u2013 (1) Public Safety\/Disaster Readiness Forum #2 (CERT, ACS\/ amateur radio & RYLAN\/MYN); (2) Update on low water pressure problem in Area 5 (Deborah Hong\/LADWP). 5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Consideration of Agenda.<\/strong>\u00a0\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 $37,003.51. Since the last report he has paid the renewal premium for PPCC’s Directors and Officers liability insurance in the amount of $619.00, a modest increase from last year’s premium. 7.1. \u00a0\u00a0Marge Gold (resident)<\/span>.\u00a0 The Palisades-Malibu YMCA is sponsoring a Grab & Go grocery program one day a week on Thursdays in front of the Y. \u00a0Groceries are given out to those in need.\u00a0 She asked everyone to spread the word.<\/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\u00a0New Zoom meeting start time 6pm. \u00a0\u00a0The Chair explained that with the concurrence of the Executive Committee, the officers have made an administrative decision that the new start time of PPCC meetings, while being held in the Zoom format, will be 6pm instead of 5:30pm.\u00a0 The start time may return to 7pm or another time, depending on conditions and meeting location, when we are able to return to in-person meetings in the future.<\/p>\n 8.1.2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0PCH Task Force update.\u00a0 No Task Force meeting was held this month; the next meeting will probably take place in March.<\/p>\n 8.1.3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Chautauqua\/PCH intersection update.<\/p>\n The Chair reported that\u00a0LADOT and Caltrans have advised\u00a0that\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0next\u00a0few\u00a0weeks\u00a0or months\u00a0they’ll be making some changes to the\u00a0complex intersections of PCH with Chautauqua, West Channel and with Entrada.\u00a0 This is considered a pilot program.\u00a0The agencies will monitor the intersection for some period of\u00a0months\u00a0to determine the efficacy of the improvements and may make adjustments as needed in the future.<\/p>\n Changes to southbound Chautauqua include: installing new lane markings, plastic lane separators\u00a0and possible new signage to\u00a0deter illegal and\u00a0unsafe turns onto PCH.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>LADOT will create a small, narrow island between the left and right lanes on which they will install delineators to deter people from using the left lane to turn onto PCH southbound.\u00a0These efforts are meant to encourage and educate\u00a0motorists that the left lane is only for U-turns onto W. Channel Rd.\u00a0The right lane of Chautauqua will continue to be the only lane to be able to turn onto PCH, north or south.<\/p>\n The biggest proposed change will be\u00a0for vehicles heading northbound on PCH between Entrada and\u00a0Chautauqua, where there are four lanes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Three lanes will be for through traffic\u00a0only, north on PCH.\u00a0 Only the\u00a0one\u00a0right lane will allow right turns.\u00a0 Cars in that lane can turn right onto\u00a0either W. Channel Rd. or Chautauqua.\u00a0<\/strong>New signage and lane markings will be installed to alert\u00a0motorists to the changes.<\/p>\n 8.1.4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Motion in City Council re possible use of non-dedicated City parkland for homeless housing \u2013 CF 21-0063 (de Leon); Palisades area parks status.<\/p>\n The Chair explained that Councilmember Kevin de Leon has brought a motion regarding the possible use of City property, including non-dedicated City parks, for use for homeless housing.\u00a0 All of the Palisades area City parks are dedicated City parkland.\u00a0 We have verified through the City Attorney\u2019s office that the Palisades and Rustic Canyon parks are in fact City parkland.\u00a0 From experience, the Chair knows that Potrero Canyon is also dedicated City parkland.\u00a0 He also explained that there are some emergency exceptions when temporary housing has been allowed on dedicated City parkland, such as emergency housing for soldiers during WWII and temporary homeless housing at recreation centers during the pandemic.<\/p>\n 8.1.5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0PLUM rehearing of the JIB site project.\u00a0 This will take place on Tuesday, February 16.\u00a0 The rehearing was scheduled because of technical audio difficulties at the last hearing when some people couldn\u2019t get into or hear the virtual meeting to make comments. PPCC previously submitted written and oral comments in opposition to the project, including oral comments in opposition made by the Chair at the last hearing.<\/p>\n 8.2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Officers<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Chris Spitz (Secretary). WRAC and legislation updates.<\/p>\n a) PPCC letters (re SB 9 and 10): b) Updates:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/WRAC-and-legislation-update2-11-21.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n The Secretary announced that letters regarding SB 9 and 10 had been submitted to officials as linked in the agenda.\u00a0 She also stated that she hoped everyone had read the Update document linked in the agenda and she had a few additional updates.\u00a0 First, the motions to oppose SB 9 and 10 have now been adopted by a majority of WRAC members and will become official WRAC positions. We will continue to monitor the bills in the Senate and the resolutions in City Council.\u00a0 She also noted that the WRAC Land Use & Planning Committee had passed the motion she has sponsored calling for support for positive affordable housing bills such as SB 15 and SCA 2.\u00a0 This motion will be taken up at the WRAC meeting this coming Monday and may be recommended out to the member councils.\u00a0 Stay tuned for more information about this proposed motion.<\/p>\n Regarding SB 115:\u00a0 We were recently assured by Assemblymember Bloom\u2019s team, Lenh Voong (Legislative Deputy) and Josh Kurpies (District Director), that the Assemblymember will be amending the bill to include an unconditional exemption for the VHFHSZ.\u00a0 We have thanked them and Asm. Bloom and we will of course monitor the bill to make sure the bill is amended to include the exemption.<\/p>\n The Secretary also announced that Councilmember Bonin\u2019s motion calling for a report on the parameters of the STAP program (installation of bus benches with digital signs) passed in the Council Public Works Committee yesterday.\u00a0 The WRAC position (which is the same as PPCC\u2019s position \u2013 support for the Bonin motion, with additional requests) was presented at the hearing by WRAC Secretary and BABCNC Chair Robin Greenberg.\u00a0 The motion will need to go next to the full Council for adoption.\u00a0 Meanwhile, proposals from contractors are being sought and StreetsLA is continuing to conduct outreach.\u00a0 StreetsLA has also posted an interactive map of all bus shelter and bench sites in the City, along with user data, which may be used to determine shelter\/bench and digital sign locations. PRIDE will be taking a look at the map and we\u2019ll continue to monitor.<\/p>\n 8.3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From Area and At-large Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.3.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Sue Kohl (Area 5 Representative).\u00a0 What is happening with the planned left turn signal at the intersection of Sunset westbound onto Chautauqua southbound? \u00a0The Chair: \u00a0He has been to the site and has talked with the workers who are busy with all the improvements. This is still in the process of being installed.<\/p>\n 8.4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From Organizational Representatives<\/u>.<\/p>\n 8.4.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Trish Bowe (Rotary Club).\u00a0 The Palisades Rotary has donated $10,000 to the Westside Food Bank.\u00a0 This will result in 55,000 lbs. of food.\u00a0 It is the largest donation ever to go to the Food Bank. The Chair commended the Rotary for this effort.<\/p>\n 8.4.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Jim Kirtley (YMCA).\u00a0 The Y is hosting a Grab & Go grocery program in front of the Y on Thursdays from 12-2pm, for anyone in need of food.\u00a0 The Y is also starting a Zoom learning support group.\u00a0 On February 22, the organization will host twelve children who will be supervised on Zoom so that their parents can go to work.\u00a0 The Chair thanked the Y for these programs.<\/p>\n 8.5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0From Government Offices \/ Representatives<\/u>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contact information available at:\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/government-contacts\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n 8.5.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LAPD Acting SLO James Allen; LAFD Battalion Chief Joe Everett, Captain II Mike Johnson & Captain II Mike Flynn (Palisades Fire Station 69).\u00a0See Item 11.1 below.<\/em><\/p>\nMINUTES FROM JANUARY 14th 2021<\/h5>\n
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\nHarry was truly the embodiment of community leadership, professionalism and ethics. We will miss him. \u00a0\u00a0Karen Ridgley<\/u>\u00a0(Area 4 Representative) thanked the Treasurer for this tribute and noted that Harry\u2019s efforts on behalf of Area 4 were appreciated by the neighbors.<\/p>\n
\n<\/em>which PPCC passed a year ago and sponsored in WRAC; the Secretary read aloud CD 5 District Director Debbie Dyner Harris\u2019 email reply\u00a0[see Attachment below].<\/em>\u00a0 The WRAC chair also submitted a position letter on the Community Plan update process\u00a0[see\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/westsidecouncils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WRAC-Community-Plan-Motion-12_3.pdf<\/em><\/a>]<\/em>;<\/em>\u00a0the Planning Dept.\u2019s response was to thank WRAC and state only that they will take note of the requests. The Secretary also reported that the following additional motions (supported by PPCC) have passed by a majority or more of WRAC member councils and have been adopted by WRAC: eliminate gut and amend, support CF 20-1536 (Bonin STAP program motion) and oppose BONC social media policy.\u00a0 Position letters will be submitted soon. Regarding state legislation, the Secretary noted that SB 55 (Allen & Stern; prohibit new development in the VHFHSZ) has not yet been assigned to a Senate committee and we are awaiting a further discussion with the Senators about possible amendments.\u00a0 SB 9 and 10 will be discussed later in Item 11.2.<\/p>\n
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\nB) Oppose SB 10 (Wiener); Support CF 21-0002-S21 (Koretz).<\/p>\nMINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 11th 2021<\/h5>\n
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\n<\/a>Sen. Cmtee:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PPCC-Letter-Senate-Housing-SB-9-10.pdf
\n<\/a>Sen. Cmtee:\u00a0https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PPCC-Letter-Senate-GovFinance-SB9-10.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n