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George Wolfberg (Vice Chair) gave a PCH Task Force update.
The Task Force meets quarterly and is chaired by state elected officials representing districts fronting on PCH between the McClure Tunnel and Ventura County.
Meetings usually are held in a government building.
Because of the dedication of a safety beacon light at the Malibu Village Mobile Home Park, the task force decided to meet at mobile home park.
The beacon is a robust stop light to assist pedestrians crossing PCH.
Sen.
Stern, Sen.
Bloom and Mike Bonin were present.
Senator Stern chaired the meeting.
Councilman Bonin attended the dedication and needed to attend the LA City Council meeting so missed the Task Force meeting.
Meeting highlights included a progress report on the City of Santa Monica’s project to replace the bridge that goes to the pier.
George briefed the Task Force regarding problems at the highway intersection with Chautauqua and West Channel Road.
Drivers frequently end up in the incorrect turning lane.
The City of Los Angeles is planning to improve signage on city streets leading to the highway.
George urged that Caltrans look at signage on the highway which is Caltrans responsibility.
Senator Stern asked Caltrans to report back at the next meeting.
Caltrans will be widening the highway near the Bel Air Bay Club next year to enhance bicyclists’ safety.
The LA City Engineer gave a brief update on the Potrero Canyon Park Project.
All necessary sign-offs have been received except for a highway right-of-entry from Caltrans for a portion of the project which will be constructed on the former PCH right of way.
The City hopes to award a construction contract in about one year.
George also announced that Entrada Dr. in Santa Monica Canyon between Adelaide Dr. and Amalfi Dr. will be reconstructed and repaved on weekends through approximately the Memorial Day weekend and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
George also attended the monthly meeting of the WRAC Land Use Planning committee.
Highlights of the May meeting included discussion of planning around Expo Line stations and also along Pico Blvd. where residents are pushing back against possible highrise residential construction.
The project near Exposition and Sepulveda, formerly known as the “Casden Project” was discussed.
It is not known who is the developer or whether their proposal will be moving residential units 500 feet from the freeway for safety of residents from air pollution. A project to construct four homes and an auditorium on Sepulveda between the Getty Museum and Mountaingate is also in the works.
Finally, the City is moving along with an ordinance to regulate signs on construction fences.
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1. Lou Kamer (At-large rep). The 4th of July Parade Committee is asking for different floats per area within the Palisades. Children will be encouraged to design and build floats. To date funds are not available. Daphne Gronich stated that the Parade Committee cannot fund the floats and many areas can fundraise independently.
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4. _From Organizational Reps_.
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1. Dick Wulliger (PP Historical Society). An event will take place on
May 15, 2017 at 7 pm in Theatre Palisades. There will be a Powerpoint presentation on Los Leones regarding its past, present and future.
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2. Susan Payne (PP Chamber of Commerce; not present). Richard Blumemberg reported that the next Chamber mixer will be held at Taste; May 18 at 5 PM.
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3. David Card (Palisades Rotary). The Texas Hold ‘em poker fundraiser will take place on Saturday May 20 from 5 pm until late, with a $200 buy in. There is a new fence and cactus weeding & clean-up has taken place at the pump station landscaping at PCH & Temescal; this was an Eagle Scout project – deterrent cactus.
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5. _From Government Offices/Representatives_.
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1. Officer Veloz – Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”). Officer Veloz reported that crime is down. Burglaries are happening through the rear of homes. A surveillance system similar to Ring is advisable. West Traffic is working on the motorcycle issues. Officer Veloz provided a list with emergency phone numbers.
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2. Debbie Dyner-Harris – Office of Councilman Mike Bonin, District Director. Debbie announced that the incoming Field Deputy Officer for the Palisades will be Lisa Cahill. Lisa was formerly with Tree People.
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3. Janet Turner – Office of Congressman Ted Lieu, District Representative – Not present.
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6. _From PPCC Advisors_ – None.