PPCC Library Integration Test

**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland _(partial attendance),_ Maryam Zar _(partial attendance),_ Chris Spitz, JoAnna Rodriguez, Diana Daniele, Robert Trinkeller, Karen Ridgley, Allison Holdorff, Lorie Cudzil, Sharon Kilbride, Andrew Wolfberg, Rick McGeagh, Valeria Serna, David Card, Richard Blumenberg, Daphne Gronich, Kaye Steinsapir, Courtney Macker, Donna Vaccarino __ **Non-voting Members and Advisors:** Cindi Young, David Schwarz, Rich Wilken, Lee Anne Sanderson, Michael Edlen, Bonnie Burgess, James Alexakis, Fay Vahdani, Alley Michaelson, Jim Kirtley, Jessica Rogers, Ella Nozar, Rob Weber 1.**Call to Order and Reading of Community Council’s Mission.** The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Lee Anne Sanderson read the Mission Statement. 2.__**Introductions / Roll Call.** The President introduced the members and called the roll. 3.**Certification of Quorum.** The President certified quorum. 4\. **Approval of Minutes.** The minutes of October 23, 2025, were approved as distributed. 5\. **Consideration of Agenda & Upcoming Meetings. ** __December 11, 2025__ (PPCC Awards Gala/Holiday Dinner); __January 8, 2026__ (presentation by Habitat for Humanity). _Note: PPCC holds one meeting only during the months of November and December; the December meeting is the holiday Awards event._ 6\. **Treasurer’s Report.** In the Treasurer reported that our balances are as follows: Balance in US Bank: $ 76,902.40 Balance in Schwab: $345,313.91 We have started paying expenses for the banquet, with a deposit to Spruzzo and an AV payment of $700. We have submitted the fiscal year-end tax information to PPCC’s accountant, and are waiting to receive documents. We have also applied for another FireAid grant for $300,000, but have not yet heard back. 7\. **General Public Comment** – None. 8\. **Reports, Announcements and Concerns.** 8.1. _From the Chair/Presiding Officer_. 8.1.1. Special PPCC 2025 Commendations, for notable contributions to the community: Youth Commendations: William Chapin; Julia and Leo Wolfberg. News Commendation: Sarah Shmerling, Editor, _Palisadian Post._ The President announced each of the commendations, described their accomplishments, presented certificates of commendation and congratulated William, Julia, Leo and Sarah for their service to the community _[see p. 2,_[_https://pacpalicc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PPCC-2025-Awards-Info.pdf_](https://pacpalicc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PPCC-2025-Awards-Info.pdf) _]._ 8.1.2. The President announced the renaming of the PPCC Undergrounding Committee to the PPCC Infrastructure Committee; see webpage and membership: <https://pacpalicc.org/index.php/ppcc-undergrounding-committee/>. 8.1.3. The President announced the appointment of an Alternate PPCC rep to the WRAC Mobility & Transportation Committee (MTC): Alan Goldsmith (past PPCC Board member). 8.1.4. The President gave a brief update on the Special PPCC Meeting re Gladstones: October 30, 2025. _[See meeting recording:_ [ _https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Ftx6TBzWU_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Ftx6TBzWU) _.]_ 8.1.5. The President gave a brief update on the motion in City Council for Rebuild Permit fee waivers, and referenced a letter recently sent by community leaders to City officials: <https://pacpalicc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/City-Council-Permit-Fee-Waiver-Ltr10-26-25.pdf>. 8.1.6. The President updated the Board on the Temescal Canyon Dog Park meeting hosted by CD 11 which took place on November 6, 2025. 8.1.7. The President reminded everyone of the Temescal Canyon Mural Bubble Bath to take place on November 15-16, 2025 _[_[_https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA4AE2FA3F94-59599649-mural#/_](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA4AE2FA3F94-59599649-mural#/)_]._ 8.1.8. The President noted event postponements due to expected rain this coming weekend: Music in the Park (cancelled this weekend), Soil Testing (cancelled this weekend), Resilient Palisades event and the PaliBu Recovery Expo (both rescheduled for Nov. 23). 8.1.9. The President announced two upcoming holiday events at the Caruso Palisades Village: the Tree Lighting on December 6, 2025, and Menorah Lighting on December 14, 2025. _[Note: Item 11.2 called prior to Item 8.2 below.]_ 8.2. _From Officers/Chair Emeritus_ – None.