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Pacific Palisades Community Council
9/26/19 Meeting Recap
Highlights of the September 26, 2019 Board meeting:
PPCC was honored to welcome our guest speaker, Board of Public Works Commission President
Kevin James
. Mr. James explained the make-up and function of the Board of Public Works Commission.  An appointee of the Mayor, Mr. James works with and oversees all of the 5 bureaus and 7 divisions within the Department of Public Works (DPW), including Street Services, Sanitation, Street Lighting, Engineering, Contract Administration, Urban Forestry and Special Events. He provided interesting information about new offices within the DPW, including the Offices of Climate Emergency, Petroleum Administration and Film & Television Production, and the new City Forest Officer, Rachel Malarich. He answered questions and provided information on a wide range of topics, including the City's plans to protect and enhance the Urban Forest; street tree inventory plans; the sidewalk repair program; and infrastructure issues in the public right of way (such as temporary pole-top distributing stations and future 5G wireless network installations).  He also listened to concerns expressed by members of the Potrero Canyon Community Advisory Committee about the Potrero Canyon Trust Fund status (members were disturbed to learn from the Bureau of Engineering shortly before the PPCC meeting about a $4 million cost overrun). PPCC appreciates Mr. James for his presentation and for listening to community concerns.
We also welcomed Bureau of Sanitation Assistant Director Alex Helou, who provided a timely update on
recycling policy
relevant to the Palisades. Mr. Helou described the collection services provided by Sanitation, and provided interesting information about the City's "Shop Smart, Waste Less, Recycle the Rest" goals. He gave details about the Sustainable City Plan -- which includes organics disposal programs and the goal of eventually eliminating all organic waste going into landfill -- and he also answered questions about recycling & trash collection. We thank Mr. Helou for speaking with the community on these important topics.
BCC's
amicus brief
in
City of Boise v. Martin
(Petition for Writ of Certiorari) has been submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court. PPCC's letter of support is included.
See
BCC Amicus Brief
and
Appendices
.
Nineteen amicus briefs were submitted, representing 81 entities/individuals (including the City of Los Angeles --
see
LA Brief
;
and Los Angeles County (among a coalition of 33 California counties & cities). For a complete list,
see
Amici Briefs List
(prepared by BCC). All of these briefs (including the BCC brief and PPCC's support letter) urge the Supreme Court to accept review in order to c
larify the constitutional limits on local regulatory authority
over homeless camping / sleeping on sidewalks and other public property. See BCC letter to the Brentwood community further explaining their position:
BCC Letter
. For more information,
contact
info@pacpalicc.org
.
PPCC Transportation Advisor Patti Post provided a written report on the status of the
Marvin Braude Beach Path Extension.
See
Beach Path Extension Update
.  A pop-up event with Santa Monica City staff to provide information about the Santa Monica portion of the extension project (from the pier to the SM/LA City limits at the Annenberg Beach House) will take place on September 28 at parking Lot 3 North near the beach;
see
SM Blog
and more details below.
Secre
tary
Chris Spitz distributed a further written
update on various matters
of interest and concern (the
Boise
case, ADUs regulation, the sign ordinance / digital billboards, the September Westside Regional Alliance of Councils meeting and the new Alma Real litter bin).
See
Further Updates
.
The Chair announced that the
2nd Alternate
At-large Representative
position on the PPCC Board has again become vacant.
Palisades residents, property owners & business operators can apply for the seat.
We invite all interested and eligible Palisadians to apply! For more details,
see the
Alternate Application Notice
,
also linked in the gold button below.
D
eadline to apply: 5pm on October 20, 2019.
Looking A
head at PPCC
:
October 10:
1)
Gladstones
Redevelopment Project
briefing rom PCH Beach Associates, LLC, & the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl; 2) LA County
voting changes
presentation,
by Zachary Gaidzik (West/Metro LA Deputy, Supervisor Kuehl; 3) Welcome
new organizational members
(start of 2019-2020 term).
October 17:
Land Use Committee
(LUC) meeting;
topic: Calvary Christian School (701 Palisades Dr.) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) / Coasal Development Permit (CDP) Application.
October 24:
1) Board consideration of possible LUC recommendation regarding
Calvary Christian School
CUP /
CDP Application; 2) possible "3 Chairs" Committee nomination
& Board election of
At-large 2nd Alternate Representative;
3) (tentative) further discussion/possible board action on an
"urban forestry policy"
recommendation by the PPCC Palisades Forestry Committee (PFC).
November 14:
Guest speaker -- Los Angeles City Controller
Ron Galperin.
All meetings begin at 6pm in the Palisades Branch Library.
Upcoming Palisades Events
(through October 20)
NEW:
National Public Lands Day/Trail Maintenance, Sept. 28;
Beach Path Extension Pop-Up Event, Sept. 28;
Yee Haw Day at Pali. Elementary, Oct. 12;
YMCA Pumpkin Patch Oct. 1 & Flu Season Seminar, Oct. 14;
Pacific Palisades Woman's Club Fundraiser:  "An Evening
of Fine Art, Cool Jazz & A Splash of Wine," Oct. 19
NEW/SATURDAY
September 28:
National Public Lands Day/Temescal Park Trail Maintenance,
8:30am-1pm at Temescal Gateway Park. The Sierra Club & Temescal Canyon Association (TCA) encourage volunteers to join the crew and help with much-needed maintenance on the lower section of the Temescal Ridge Trail. Meeting location near the park office; parking passes will be provided.. For directions & details about what to bring & wear, visit:
TCA
.  Information about Public Lands Day:
NEEFUSA
.
SATURDAY
September 28:
Annual Congress of Neighborhoods,
7:45am-4:30pm at LA City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. An all-day networking and educational event for community leaders.  More information & to RSPV:
CongressLA
.
SATURDAY
September 28:
N/E/X/T/Garden Volunteer Workday
,
9am-4pm, 700 Temescal Canyon Rd. Join Palisades Beautiful & PP Garden Club volunteers for a few hours in monthly maintenance & improvement of the Garden.  More information:
PB
.
NEW/SATURDAY
September 28:
Marvin Braude Beach Path Extension Pop Up Event,
1-3pm
at 1100 Ocean Front Walk, where Ocean Front Walk meets the bike path at California Avenue, adjacent to Parking Lot 3 North.  Santa Monica City staff will provide information about the Santa Monica North Beach Trail Improvement Project (the Santa Monica portion of the beach bath extension).  More information:
SM Blog
.
NEW
October 1 (through October 30):
The
Palisades-Malbu YMCA Pumpkin Patch
opens, 3-6pm at the YMCA Simon Meadow.  A beloved tradition in the Palisades. Come visit during the month of October to enjoy a fun filled day picking your own Jack-o-Lantern, take photos with our photo props and enjoy the Winding Way & hay maze!  More information:
jimkirtley@ymcala.org
.
October 2:
Pacific Palisades Business Improvement District
(BID) Public Meeting,
9am in the Chamber of Commerce offices. Information about meeting agendas:
Palisades BID
.
October 3:
Pacific Palisades
Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting
,
7:15am at Aldersgate Retreat Center, 925 Haverford Ave.  Guest speaker:  Howard Robinson --
Zoning and City Planning Issues: Balancing Private and Public Interests
. More information:
PPRotary
.
October 7:
Palisades
Alliance for Seniors Meeting,
10:30am, Palisades Branch Library.  Topic:  Healthy Sleep.  Details:
Palisades Alliance
.
October 7:
PP Garden Club
Monthly Meeting
,
7:30pm at the PP Woman's Club, 901 Haverford Ave. Topic to be announced. The Garden Club meets the first Monday of each month from October-June, with featured speakers at each meeting. Details:
PPGC
.
October 8:
PP
Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast,
8:30-9am. Location and details to be announced.  More information:
PPChamber
.
October 10:
Pacific Palisades
Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting
, 7
:15am at Aldersgate Retreat Center, 925 Haverford Ave.  Guest speaker:  Leonard Gross -- So. Calif. Mediation Association.  More information:
PPRotary
.
October 10:
PPCC Board Meeting
,
6-7:50pm in the Palisades Branch Library. Topics as noted above; agenda posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at
PPCC
.
NEW
October 12:
Annual
Pali. Elementary
Yee Haw Day
event, 2-6pm at Palisades Elementary Charter School. All are invited to enjoy crafts, games, go carts, live music, food trucks and more. Entry is free. All proceeds go towards t
he school’s booster club,
Palisades Enrichment Programs. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon!  More information:
PaliElemPEP
.
NEW
October 14:
YMCA Flu Season Seminar,
12:30pm at the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, 821 Via de la Paz. Health Algorithm Series Seminar: "Flu Season Immune System Boost."   Learn strategies to boost your immune system and remain healthy throughout the flu season.
The seminar is free and no registration is necessary.
More information:
Flu Season Flyer
, or contact j
imkirtley@ymcala.org
.
October 15:
Palisades Beautiful
(PB) Monthly Board Meeting,
5:30-7pm, Coldwell Banker office conference room, 15101 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. Topics to be announced.  All are invited.  More information:
PB
.
October 16:
Pacific Palisades Park Advisory Board
(
PAB) quarterly Public Meeting,
7pm at the Palisades Recreation Center small gym.  Topics to be announced.  Details:  contact
palisades.rc@lacity.org
.
October 17:
PPCC Land Use Committee
(LUC) Public Meeting,
6pm in the Palisades Branch Library. Topic: Calvary Christian School (701 Palisades Dr.) CUP / CDP Application. Agenda posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on
PPCC
. More information: contact LUC Chair Howard Robinson,
luc.ppcc@gmail.com
, with cc to
info@pacpalicc.org
.
NEW
October 19:
PP Woman's Club Fundraiser: "An Evening of Fine Art, Cool Jazz and a Splash of Wine,"
4-7pm at the PPWC Clubhouse, 901 Haverford Ave. Enjoy a variety of wines & delicious hors d'oeuvres while meeting local artists and listening to jazz! Tickets are $50 per person, purchase online at
ThePPWC
or call 310-454-9012. All proceeds support the philanthropic efforts of the PPWC and Clubhouse renovation.
October 20,
5pm:  Deadline for receipt of applications (PPCC 2nd Alternate At-large Representative).
For details see the
Alternate Application Notice
, also linked above and in the gold button below.
Alternate Application Notice
PPCC Community Calendar
For a listing of community events, please visit our
website calendar
.