PPCC Library Integration Test

**Non-voting Alternates and Advisors:** James Alexakis, Michael Edlen, Mary Mueller, Alan Goldsmith, Lee Anne Sanderson, Daphne Gronich, Betsy Handler, Cindi Young, Joanna Spak

1.**Call to Order and Reading of Community Council’s Mission.** President Sue Kohl called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Beth Holden-Garland read the Mission Statement.

2.__**Introductions / Roll Call.** The President introduced the Board and called the roll of voting members present.

3.**Certification of Quorum.** The President certified quorum.

4\. **Approval of Minutes.** The minutes of June 26, 2024, were approved as corrected.

5\. **Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings. ** __August 8, 2024__ (a candidates forum will be held due to contested races in Areas 3 and 6; _see item 8.1.2 below);_ __September 12, 2024__ (announcement of Area and At-large Representative Election results.

6\. **Treasurer’s Report –** No report (Treasurer not in attendance).

7\. **General Public Comment**.

7.1. _Lowell Cauffiel_ (resident) raised concerns about the proliferation of food trucks/vendors in the right-of-way along Sunset Blvd. near Ralph’s, which he believes are not permitted and present a health hazard. It was explained that PPCC has discussed this issue at length in the past, and that in general, such vending is widely-allowed under State and City regulations, although permits from the City and County are required for regulation of health and safety. He was advised that the County Health Dept. should be contacted for health inspections, and that vendors can be cited and fined for violations. Chris Spitz (At-large Representative) indicated that she has researched and reported on these issues at PPCC meetings, and she encouraged Mr. Cauffiel to contact her with any questions.

7.2. _Sharon Kilbride_ (immediate past Co-President of the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness/PPTFH and PPTFH’s LAPD liaison) reported on two recent brush fires believed to have been started by unhoused individuals: a fire along Palisades Drive and another fire in Temescal Gateway Park (at Simon Meadow, at Sunset Blvd. & Temescal Canyon Road). Sharon also noted that

private security firms have been great in helping with these additional issues in the Palisades.

7.3. _Dave Card_ (immediate past PPCC Chair Emeritus & Pacific Palisades Park Board/PAB member) reported, prior to adjournment, on the recent PAB meeting on July 18th, at which the PAB board considered three designs for a new playground at the Recreation Center _(see item 12 below)._

8.**Reports, Announcements and Concerns.**

8.1. _From the Chair/Presiding Officer_.

8.1.1. Beginning-of-term remarks by the President. The President gave opening remarks on her incoming term as President. She explained that she has served on the PPCC for 12 years (including 5 years representing Area 5 and 2 years serving as Vice-President under Maryam Zar), and has seen the leadership of past PPCC Presidents like George Wolfberg, David Card, Chris Spitz and Maryam Zar. She noted that she is fortunate to have a terrific Executive Committee, with Quentin Fleming as VP, Jenny Li as Treasurer, Beth Holden-Garland as Secretary, Maryam Zar as Chair Emeritus, Chris Spitz (At-large) as the elected representative and John Padden (PRIDE) as the organizational representative. She has been inspired by their leadership and promises to do her absolute best on behalf of the community. She thanked the Board for the honor of their trust and hopefully their confidence.

8.1.2. Announcement of candidates in the Area and At-large Representatives Election; see also Election Committee report (Item 9.1 below). The President announced the following candidates running in the Election:

Area One: JoAnna Rodriguez

Area Two: Steve Cron

Area Three: Linda Friar, Joe Layton, Julia Nilsen

Area Four: Karen Ridgley

Area Five: Kimberly Bloom

Area Six: Lorie Cudzil, Barbara Schelbert, David Schwarz

Area Seven: Sharon Kilbride

Area Eight: Andrew Wolfberg

At-large: Chris Spitz

8.1.3. Appointment of PPCC Committees, Liaisons and Advisors (request Board approval of Legal Advisor): <https://pacpalicc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PPCC-Advisors-etc.-July-2024.pdf>. The President announced the committees, liaisons and advisors she has appointed as of July 2024. She noted that additional committees may be appointed going forward. _[See all appointees as listed on the document linked above.]_ She requested the Board’s approval of re-appointment of Rob Weber as PPCC Legal Advisor, as required by the Bylaws. The Board approved his re-appointment.

8.1.4. Position letter sent since last meeting (supported by the Executive Committee): Support for CF 24-0140-S1 (motion by Park and other CMs for report back on impact of the _Grants Pass_ ruling): <https://pacpalicc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PPCC-Letter-Grants-Pass-Motion.pdf>. The President explained that this letter is consistent with PPCC’s past positions and was approved by the Executive