{"id":9410,"date":"2021-04-23T14:51:42","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T14:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/?page_id=9410"},"modified":"2021-06-11T13:04:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:04:14","slug":"ppcc-minutes-2021-05-27","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/index.php\/ppcc-minutes-2021-05-27\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCC Minutes — 2021 \/ 05 \/ 27"},"content":{"rendered":"

Return to 2021 Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

MINUTES FROM MAY 27th 2021<\/h5>\n

Voting Members in Attendance: \u00a0<\/strong>David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Sue Kohl, Steve Cron, Joanna Spak, Jenny Li, Reza Akef, Beth Holden-Garland, Peter Powell, Craig Natvig, Eric Dugdale, Richard Blumenberg, Brenda Theveny, Trish Bowe, Jim Kirtley<\/p>\n

Voting Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Mary Mueller, Rick Mills, Cindy Kirven, Nancy Niles<\/p>\n

Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:<\/strong> \u00a0Miriam Schulman, John Padden, Marilyn Wexler<\/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 6:00 pm. \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>\u00a0At the Chair\u2019s direction the Secretary called the roll of voting members; the Chair certified that there was a quorum.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 \u00a0 Approval of Minutes.<\/strong>\u00a0 The minutes of May 13, 2021 were approved. Upcoming meetings: <\/em>\u00a0June 10, 2021:\u00a0 Candidates forum (if needed) and Board election of PPCC officers, 2021-2022 term. June 24, 2021: Update on Gladstones redevelopment project (by Thomas Tellefsen, representative of the concessionaire). There will be one meeting only in each of the months of July and August, likely on the first Thursday of the month.\u00a0 The dates will be announced at the next meeting\u00a0<\/em><\/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\u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>The Treasurer Richard G. Cohen reported that PPCC’s cash balance is $39,581.60.\u00a0 We have received many donations since the last report, totaling about \u00a0$3,800.\u00a0 Two donations were for $1,000 with the rest between $25 and $250.\u00a0 We are expecting additional larger donations.<\/p>\n

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

7.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Nina Madok<\/u> (resident) reported on a possible water main leakage on Bashford St.\u00a0 LADWP has been notified. \u00a0The Chair thanked Ms. Madok for letting us know.<\/p>\n

8. \u00a0 \u00a0Reports, Announcements and Concerns.<\/strong>
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8.1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From the Chair\/Presiding Officer<\/u>.<\/p>\n

8.1.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Update on Bonin motion\/homeless housing on state beach parking lots and in parks. Letters to public officials:<\/p>\n

5\/07\/21: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Message-to-Sup.-Hahn-5-7-21.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

5\/11\/21: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PPCC-Supplemental-Letter-re-CF-21-0350.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

5\/16\/21: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PPCC-Letter-City-Council-re-CF-21-0350-1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

5\/17\/21: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Email-Letter-to-Judge-Carter-5-17-21.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

5\/23\/21: https:\/\/pacpalicc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Letter-to-Editors-LAT.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

The Chair reported that all of the above letters have been sent to addressees and\/or officials and filed with the City as appropriate.\u00a0 He also noted that the LA Times will be publishing his Letter to the Editor on Saturday.\u00a0 This will be an edited version of the longer letter sent to the LA Times Editorial Board on May 23 (see link above). <\/em><\/p>\n

He also reported on the disappointing results of the City Council hearing on May 26:\u00a0 the Bonin motion passed in Council over extensive public opposition, with the only No vote being Councilmember Buscaino.\u00a0 The proposed sites for homeless housing will now be studied for \u201cfeasibility\u201d by the City Administrative Officer (CAO).\u00a0 We will monitor.<\/p>\n

8.1.2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Palisades Fire update: Thank you to first responders; brush clearance reminder. \u00a0The Chair reiterated our thanks to all who assisted in fighting the Palisades Fire as well as the recent fire below the Via de las Olas bluffs, and in apprehending the suspected arsonist in the Palisades Fire, including LAFD, LA County Fire, CalFire and LAPD. He also reminded everyone to clear any brush on their property per LAFD requirements.<\/p>\n

8.1.3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Formation of PPCC Communications Committee. \u00a0The Chair has appointed a new Communications Committee for PPCC.\u00a0 The members are: Dennis Higgins, resident and public relations executive; Peggy Holter, resident and Emmy winning TV news reporter & producer; Sue Kohl, Area 5 Representative; Mary Mueller, At-large 1st Alternate; and John Padden, PRIDE\u2019s representative.\u00a0 The Committee will be meeting soon.<\/p>\n

8.1.4.\u00a0 \u00a0 In Memoriam: Col. Dick Littlestone. \u00a0The Chair explained that Col. Littlestone, a longtime resident and friend of Pacific Palisades, has sadly passed away.\u00a0 He was in his 90s.\u00a0 The Colonel was an activist with many achievements, including obtaining approval for construction of the columbarium at the Los Angeles Veterans Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest.\u00a0 He spent 22 years in unrelenting, active work on this important issue, urging officials to build the much-needed columbarium for our veterans.\u00a0 We salute Col. Littlestone.\u00a0 The Palisades community will miss him.<\/p>\n

8.1.5.\u00a0 \u00a0 Board nomination of officer candidates \u2013 open until 15 minutes before scheduled close of the meeting.\u00a0 The Chair invited nominations.\u00a0 There were none. He stated that per PPCC\u2019s Bylaws he would ask again at 7:15pm, 15 minutes before the meeting was scheduled to end.<\/p>\n

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

8.2.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Chris Spitz (Secretary).<\/p>\n

The Secretary reported that we learned today that the City Council Transportation Committee, chaired by CM Bonin, will be hearing a report on June 1 from LADOT on regulation of personal delivery devices (PDDs). In March 2021, Eric Bruins of CD11 reported on this matter to PPCC and answered questions and concerns about how PDDs would be regulated.\u00a0 The officers haven\u2019t had time to read the report in detail, but the Secretary saw from a quick glance that LADOT is recommending that the devices be allowed everywhere in the City, with certain regulations including so-called saturation limits.\u00a0 She didn\u2019t see any op-in or opt-out provisions for neighborhoods, which is something we might want the ordinance to include.\u00a0 Action by the board can\u2019t be taken because this isn\u2019t on the agenda for action, but the Executive Committee may take action and comment on the board\u2019s behalf.\u00a0 We\u2019d like to take a straw poll to guide the Committee in deciding whether to submit comments by June 1.\u00a0 Does the board feel that any ordinance should include opt-in or opt-out provisions? \u00a0The Treasurer added that there were many questions and concerns at the March meeting when this was brought up.\u00a0 He suggested that the board may also want the Executive Committee to raise these questions and concerns with the Transportation Committee.\u00a0 The Chair then asked, as a straw poll, if any board members objected to the Executive Committee requesting that the ordinance include an opt-in or opt-out provision and that the board\u2019s questions and concerns be raised with the Committee. \u00a0Response to the straw poll:\u00a0 There were no objections to the Committee making this request and raising these questions and concerns.<\/p>\n

The Secretary also reported that she learned just before the meeting that the City Council PLUM Committee will hear a matter on June 1 that may be of concern to some board members or residents:\u00a0 the Planning and Cannabis Depts. are recommending certain revisions to the Cannabis ordinance that was originally enacted in 2018.\u00a0 Again, she quickly looked at this and saw that the revisions mainly have to do with existing Medical Marijuana dispensaries, which we don\u2019t have in the Palisades, but there are a few revisions of some of the definitions of \u201csensitive uses.\u201d\u00a0 One of the revisions suggested adding federal parkland as a sensitive use. If anyone is interested in delving into this further, contact the Secretary and she will provide a link to the Council File.<\/p>\n

Lastly, the Secretary reported that she again learned shortly before the meeting that SB 9, one of the housing density bills that PPCC and WRAC oppose, passed in the Senate yesterday.\u00a0 Our Senator Allen was a \u201cno vote recorded,\u201d as were Senators Stern and Kamlager from the general LA region.\u00a0 There were six No votes, mainly from Republicans.\u00a0 SB 10, which PPCC and WRAC also oppose, will soon be voted on in the Senate and will likely pass as well.\u00a0 The bills will go on to the Assembly. \u00a0As always, we\u2019ll continue to monitor.<\/p>\n

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

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

8.5.1.\u00a0 \u00a0 The Chair stated that he received a written report from acting LAPD SLO Brian Espin which he summarized.\u00a0 LAPD will be conducting an encampment check with an enforcement task force, including volunteers from PPTFH and outreach workers, in conjunction with the recent fires.\u00a0 They will be searching for camps and enforcing and removing materials if time and resources allow.\u00a0 There will be a command post at the Will Rogers State Beach parking lot.\u00a0\u00a0 The Chair reported that LAPD Captain Tom also states that the key takeaways from the recent fires are: 1) brush clearance is required; 2) fire evacuation warnings (\u201cget ready to evacuate\u201d) must be heeded; residents should have their \u201cgo\u201d bags ready at their front doors; 3) collaboration with the community has never been more important; this was evident in the capture of the arsonist.<\/p>\n

Sue Kohl<\/u> (Area 5 Representative): \u00a0There is a new requirement for all residential home closings after July 1:\u00a0 Sellers must let buyers know what has to be done in terms of brush clearance.<\/p>\n

LAPD Officer Espin<\/u>:\u00a0 He was able to attend briefly to give a short crime update. Conditions in the Palisades have been fairly good for the last two weeks.\u00a0 There is still a concern about auto burglaries; people continue to leave items in cars.\u00a0 Criminals are opportunists; they do a door check and lots of times the doors are unlocked. There was one break-in since his last report when keys were left in the car. He reminded everyone not to leave keys in the car. \u00a0He also briefly discussed the capture of the suspected arsonist in connection with the recent Palisades Fire.<\/p>\n

8.6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0From PPCC Advisors<\/u> \u2013 None.
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\n9.\u00a0 \u00a0 Reports from Committees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

9.2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Executive Committee<\/u>.\u00a0 Motion by the Executive Committee:<\/p>\n

Request for Board authorization for the Executive Committee to proceed with the following: 1) raising funds for legal expenses and 2) retaining counsel to represent PPCC with respect to the matter of opposing the use of public state beaches, state beach parking lots and parks for homeless housing, including but not limited to research, policy formation, advocacy and potential action to oppose such use. Such authorization by the Board to include granting the Executive Committee discretion to determine the sufficiency of funds for this purpose, the counsel to be retained, and the nature and extent of the action\/s to be taken in this regard; the Executive Committee to report to the Board regularly on all actions taken. Board approval to be sought prior to filing any lawsuit.<\/p>\n

The Chair read the motion.\u00a0 No second was needed as the motion was made by a committee of more than one voting board member. \u00a0He noted that the officers would be speaking to a lawyer tomorrow and will report back to the board. \u00a0\u00a0He also explained that this motion is important to pass, as there is a need for the Executive Committee to react and act quickly. Discussion then ensued.<\/p>\n

Nancy Niles<\/u> (Area 3 1st Alternate):\u00a0 PPRA has also retained counsel.\u00a0 Are we being efficient here?\u00a0 The Chair<\/u>: \u00a0We are hiring our own council to advise us on what the law is and we are asking for advice and counsel for PPCC. \u00a0This is not just for litigation; we need our own attorney to give us the best advice for PPCC.<\/p>\n

Steve Cron<\/u> (Area 2 Representative):\u00a0 He still doesn\u2019t understand why the Executive Committee isn\u2019t talking with PPRA and is considering hiring a different attorney.\u00a0 Mr. Cron is also on the PPRA board.\u00a0 The Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 He and Mr. Cron have previously spoken about this; the Chair has explained the reasons why PPCC needs its own attorney. If the concern is donations for legal fees, there are sufficient resources in this community for donations to more than one organization.\u00a0 The Secretary<\/u>:\u00a0 PPRA and PPCC have different processes.\u00a0 We both have the same goal and want the same outcome but PPRA is not subject to the same rules as PPCC.\u00a0 PPCC is more transparent, holds public meetings and reports on how it arrives at its actions, which PPRA does not. \u00a0PPRA is a member of PPCC.\u00a0 PPCC is the overall umbrella organization and we have heard from other community members who are asking PPCC to be the lead in any legal effort.\u00a0 PPCC must retain its own legal counsel for advice.<\/p>\n

Beth Holden-Garland<\/u> (PPRA):\u00a0 She has donated to both legal funds.\u00a0 We need to support both PPCC and PPRA.\u00a0 The respective lawyers may make different legal points which may be helpful to achieving our goal.\u00a0 We all have the same concerns and want the same result; we should get behind both organizations.<\/p>\n

A vote was then taken.\u00a0 Result<\/u>:\u00a0 Unanimous in support of the motion.<\/p>\n

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

11. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0New Business.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

11.1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Guest Speaker:\u00a0 Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin<\/u>.\u00a0 Presentation and Q&A.<\/p>\n

The Chair introduced and welcomed LA City Controller Ron Galperin.\u00a0 Controller Galperin stated that he would be speaking about his office, what his work is, where the City stands fiscally and where we are with the pandemic.\u00a0 He explained what he has attempted to accomplish, which started with the Open Data Initiative.\u00a0 He has been guided by the three \u201cT\u2019s\u201d:\u00a0 transparency, trust and transformation.\u00a0 Regarding the City\u2019s finances: Last year revenue sources came under stress.\u00a0 The City did see revenues from property taxes.\u00a0 The City is running shortfalls since it can\u2019t run deficits, which only applies to the federal government.\u00a0 They have been making up shortfalls in certain ways such as salary cuts.\u00a0 The City has also had an influx of federal dollars, such as CARES Act funding.\u00a0 There were some reductions in LAPD, which in large part are being restored in the new budget starting on July 1.<\/p>\n

All of this is laid out on the Controller\u2019s website.\u00a0 He showed a slideshow of City spending, focusing on COVID-19 spending over the year.\u00a0 He also showed a slide of the COVID-19 resource hub, as well as various maps related to different topics impacting taxpayers, such as 311 calls, food insecurity and illegal dumping.\u00a0 He discussed his ideas for reducing illegal dumping, and also mentioned LGBTQ and equity services.<\/p>\n

Regarding the crisis of homelessness:\u00a0 Controller Galperin has been a critic of how the City and County have handled this matter.\u00a0 Although billions of dollars have been spent, have we gotten our money\u2019s worth when three people a day are dying on the streets and it\u2019s impacting everyone\u2019s quality of life?\u00a0 He has issued several reports and recommendations, including one about LAHSA, recommending many needed changes.\u00a0 He has also looked at Prop. HHH and his office is doing annual audits on this and believes it\u2019s a huge priority. The City has issued $362,000,000 in bonds and has created only about 500 supportive housing units so far.\u00a0 The cost per unit is $550,000-$750,000.\u00a0 He has mapped out all of the projects and detailed all the costs.\u00a0 Even if 10,000 units were built right now, which isn\u2019t possible, this would still \u00a0not solve the crisis. Only New York has more homeless persons than we do, but we have vastly more people living in tents on the streets.\u00a0 The tents have become a problem in and of themselves. There are many problems in terms of mental illness, sanitation and more.\u00a0 He believes we should use utilize properties that the City owns, but he doesn\u2019t think all properties are suitable.\u00a0 There are many properties that we can use, but not every property is appropriate.\u00a0 This is testimony that he gave today in the hearing in the federal case before Judge Carter.\u00a0 The Controller noted that he must be careful about what he says since the City is a defendant.\u00a0 He believes we need more urgency, more clarity of purpose and thoughtful enforcement. He hopes there will be more targeted opportunities for transitional housing, reasonable enforcement of sidewalk camping and getting people into healthy situations.<\/p>\n

The Controller stated that he has very serious questions about the beach being an appropriate location.\u00a0 It\u2019s a place where there are high winds and things blowing onto PCH, which is not the most thoughtful place for an encampment.\u00a0 He does believe there are a number of other places that can be used to get people off the sidewalk.<\/p>\n

The Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 We have been actively fighting this motion to place homeless housing on Will Rogers State Beach.\u00a0 PPCC\u2019s numerous letters are posted on our website.\u00a0 We are not NIMBYs.\u00a0 We have done much to address homelessness for at least five years.\u00a0 When homeless tents started to grow on the beach, we started a PPCC committee to implement best practices to deal with the homeless.\u00a0 That committee spun off to become its own 501(c)3, named the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness \u2013 PPTFH.\u00a0 PPTFH is a well-known and highly-respected organization that has had much success with their efforts. With the help of substantial donations from the community, PPTFH volunteers work with outreach workers and LAPD, they offer services and they lend a helping hand to the homeless.\u00a0 Some individuals resist and some are in violation of the rules.\u00a0 But this has been successful.\u00a0 Over ninety individuals have been brought into housing and given services.\u00a0 That is a great homegrown effort.\u00a0 We don\u2019t want to see an increase in the numbers caused by more camping at the beach, which is what started PPTFH in the first place. \u00a0Overnight dwelling is not allowed on the beach or the beach parking lot.\u00a0 The beach and the lot are one.\u00a0 PCH has six lanes of traffic with speeding vehicles. Homeless individuals now jaywalk across PCH, causing people to be hit and even killed.\u00a0 Allowing homeless to dwell here will cause more accidents and impede the free flow of traffic for thousands of commuters.\u00a0 The beach is for everyone in the whole City, County and beyond. Tourists from all over the world come to this beautiful beach. The bike path parallels right next to the parking lot and goes into the lot at the headquarters of the County Lifeguards.\u00a0 According to CM Bonin this is the proposed site for homeless housing.\u00a0 There is a confluence of people and activities at that location.\u00a0 This is where the Junior Lifeguards, summer camps and volleyball groups gather. There were two wildfires in the Palisades in the last couple of weeks, the last one right across the street from this lot. The Will Rogers State Beach parking lot is the default staging, command and evacuation area during wildfire events for all of the communities in the Santa Monica Mountains.\u00a0 We are opposed to using any public park and any public beach or beach parking lot for homeless housing.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/u>Jenny Li<\/u> (Area 7 Representative):\u00a0 Please talk about some places that you view as better alternatives for temporary housing; how can the public get involved in making suggestions or about learning what is being considered?\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 He created the \u201cproperty panel\u201d on his website, which he then discussed.\u00a0 His auditors are going through the list of properties and trying to determine which are the most thoughtful and suitable.\u00a0 They will be doing site visits to see what may be appropriate or not. \u00a0An example may be parking lots which the City may already be using to park City trucks. \u00a0Considerations they will take into account include proximity to transportation and other resources, fire and pollution issues, FAA compliance, Coastal Commission permitting requirements and the like. His office is trying to come up with a list of what properties the City has, and whether they can be used for homeless housing, which may be provided to Judge Carter.<\/p>\n

Reza Akef<\/u> (Area 8 Representative):\u00a0 Reports have mentioned that the City Attorney has included the Will Rogers parking lot as part of the total housing count for this year presented to Judge Carter, even though it\u2019s supposed to be part of a feasibility study now being done by the CAO and we don\u2019t know if it will be found to be feasible.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 He is not involved with the CAO\u2019s feasibility study and hasn\u2019t seen what\u2019s been filed in the federal lawsuit.\u00a0 The Controller\u2019s study will be an independent report that looks more broadly at all of the City\u2019s properties. The study will not include beaches.\u00a0 Mr. Akef<\/u>:\u00a0 He has offered land in CD 5 to be used for 100% affordable housing and has received no response.\u00a0 Soft costs are very high and he would like the Controller\u2019s help.\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 The building costs are outrageous and unacceptable. \u00a0It is correct that the system has extensive bureaucratic rules which require developers to hire consultants and that has raised the cost.\u00a0 Due to these rules and costs, only a limited number of developers can build these types of projects.\u00a0 The result becomes very incestuous.\u00a0 He thinks it\u2019s key for that system to be changed.\u00a0 He has advocated for a municipal development corporation to provide advice to developers who want to build these types of projects.<\/p>\n

Eric Dugdale<\/u> (PP Historical Society): \u00a0He is concerned about small fires quickly burning thousands of acres.\u00a0 Fires have recently been caused by arsonists or by those creating fires in our bluffs and hillside areas to warm themselves or for cooking.\u00a0 This is very dangerous. \u00a0The beach parking lot across from fire-prone bluffs is an inappropriate and unsafe place for anyone to live and possibly set fires.<\/p>\n

The Chair<\/u>:\u00a0 This would be a good time to show a few historical photos.\u00a0 He then showed screen shots of photos of Will Rogers State Beach from the 1940s, when the beach was first opened to public access after being given to the State of California following Will Rogers\u2019 and his widow\u2019s deaths. \u00a0Some of the photos depict individuals happily taking down and rolling away the previous fencing that had prevented public access to the beach when it was the private property of Will Rogers.\u00a0 One photo showed the Chair\u2019s mother on the beach with her baby son, the Chair!<\/p>\n

Joe Halper<\/u> (resident and Commissioner, City Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners): \u00a0He explained that the Board of Commissioners is responsible for approving development of any kind for the use of park property.\u00a0 There is an exception in the rules that may allow the use of City parks for homeless housing for a three-year period, if approved by the Board of Commissioners.<\/p>\n

LAPD Officer Rusty Redican<\/u>:\u00a0 He explained that he is attending the meeting as a private citizen.\u00a0 He thanked the Controller for his pragmatism and transparency.\u00a0 Officer Redican offered to help the effort by providing some of the information that he has about mitigating these issues.\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 Thank you for your service.\u00a0 Our officers are put into a very difficult situation with homelessness.\u00a0 They play an important role in keeping us safe.<\/p>\n

John Padden<\/u> (PRIDE):\u00a0 He is concerned about the cost per unit to build homeless housing.\u00a0 Can the Controller address the recent report that came out about the cost being $2,600 per unit for pilot program tents?\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 He agrees it\u2019s an expense that doesn\u2019t make sense.\u00a0 He would like to see if we can slice the cost considerably by doing something other than a pilot project.\u00a0 There was a famous New Yorker piece several years ago, called \u201cMillion Dollar Murray,\u201d about the costs associated with helping the homeless.\u00a0 The cost was found in that case to be almost $1,000,000, yet the subject of the story, Murray, ended up tragically dying on the street.<\/p>\n

Sue Kohl<\/u> (Area 5 Representative):\u00a0 She wanted to give a shout out to Officer Redican for all his good work.\u00a0 Her question for the Controller:\u00a0 How exactly will the City\u2019s feasibility study be done and what will it cost?\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 That study is being done internally by the City.\u00a0 It is a different study than the one his office is conducting that may go to Judge Carter. He isn\u2019t involved with the City\u2019s feasibility study which is being conducted pursuant to the motion by CM Bonin.\u00a0 Ms. Kohl<\/u>:\u00a0 Will we be able to see what is being done with the City\u2019s feasibility study?\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 You will need to speak with the Councilmember about this.<\/p>\n

Krishna Thangavelu<\/u> (resident):\u00a0 There is a need for regional collaboration between the County and all the cities in Los Angeles.\u00a0 She referenced the scale of the problem and asked: Can the Controller pull together a task force that can address how to get us out of the gridlock?\u00a0 Mr. Galperin<\/u>:\u00a0 That\u2019s the essential question.\u00a0 He sees a real disconnect.\u00a0 The cities and the County operate in their own worlds.\u00a0 Each can\u2019t solve the problem by themselves.\u00a0 They need to collaborate for solutions.\u00a0 This needs to be more formalized and centralized.\u00a0 Some entities may have to give up some of their power. There is no solution that will make everyone happy.\u00a0 We need to get on the same page in order to move forward.\u00a0 We need to find a pragmatic set of solutions that will work for as many people as possible.<\/p>\n

Controller Galperin then thanked his staff for all their work on these issues and in preparing his office\u2019s reports.\u00a0 The Chair thanked Controller Galperin for his interesting presentation and for answering our questions.<\/p>\n

Officer Candidate Nominations \u2013 Last Call<\/u>:\u00a0 During the Q&A with the Controller, at 7:15pm, the Chair asked if there were any additional nominations of officer candidates from the board.\u00a0 There were none.\u00a0 He stated that as a result, the sole candidates for officer positions are the current officers, as nominated by the Nominating Committee. The officers\u2019 election will occur at the next meeting on June 10, 2021.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Adjournment.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0The meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm.<\/p>\n

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