Tomorrow – Saturday, May 19, the CSPNC will hold a “Selection” at Pt. Fermin Park Cetacean Room, to choose the 17 Board Members to serve for the 2012-2013 term. Anyone who lives, works, owns property or has a stake in the neighborhoods of our community is eligible to run and vote. You must be at least 18 years old.

Candidate Forum at 10:00, Voting begins at 11:00 – 1:00.

In addition to upcoming Board opportunities and an annual meeting with your PRA, this is your opportunity to make a difference in our local Neighborhood Council, recognized as a leader in the City of Los Angeles and here’s your chance to run and be selected to guide the area’s direction and position – or simply vote who will!

See cspnc.org for more details.

Saturday, May 12th
BEER & WINE TASTING FOR POINT FERMIN LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY – $20 per person – 3 tasting times, at least 7 wines and 6 beers to taste accompanied by appetizers, live entertainment and lots of raffle prizes!

Tasting times are 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30. Pre-paid registration strongly suggested as space is limited. Call 310-832-2424 for more info. Credit cards can be accepted at the Lighthouse Gift Shop. The Corner Store accepts cash and checks only. No minors please.

Saturday & Sunday – Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale by IT’S A LU-LU! A huge selection of earrings, bracelets and more of all handmade, all shapes and sizes at great prices.

MOTHER’S DAY – The Corner Store honors Mom with a gift, live entertainment and a down-home atmosphere that any Mom would long for. Start out with a fresh baked pastry and a great cup of coffee accompanied by LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by The Bailey Brothers from 9:30 – 12. Or treat Mom to a great sandwich with a hand-scooped malt or milkshake and a special dessert by La Mousse French bakery in Los Angeles.

Tomorrow, (May 6) CSPNC Board Member and fellow PRA neighbor Doug Epperhart will be available at The Corner Store from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, if anyone wants to drop by and submit their application.

In addition to upcoming Board opportunities with PRA, this is your opportunity to make a difference in our local Neighborhood Council, recognized as a leader in the City of Los Angeles and here’s your chance to run and be selected to guide the area’s direction and position – or simply vote who will!

Save the date – on Saturday, May 19, the CSPNC will hold a meeting to choose the 17 Board Members to serve for the 2012-2013 term. Anyone who lives, works, owns property or has a stake in the neighborhoods of our community is eligible to run and vote. You must be at least 18 years old.

Brought back by popular demand, the morning starts off with The Bailey Brothers live performance from 9:30 am – 12 pm. According to Peggy, these guys are guaranteed to please.

Later in the day is the Corner Store’s first ever Open Mic Night beginning at 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Word has it that on the mic, we will have some Corner Store girls and some local favorites. The neighborhood is invited to enjoy an evening of fun!

Many of your fellow PRA Board members carried over these recommendations from the PRA Traffic Committee – including increased signage, traffic circles at Weymouth and Paseo Del Mar and at the West end of Paseo Del Mar near the White Point Nature Preserve Parking Lot, widening Hamilton between Patton and Walker, and traffic mitigation on Alma.

See you tonight.

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Where: Cetacean Room, Point Fermin Park
When: 5:00 pm

AGENDA
1) Call to order, 5PM
2) Volunteer for Recording of Minutes
3) Introductions
4) Public comment on non-agenda items
5) New Concerns
6) Agency Update, 5:30PM

a. Current status (e.g., stabilization, utilities, lighting, equipment, traffic routing as applicable);
b. Plans for removal of debris from upper area and of displaced storm drains at ocean’s edge;
c. Potential impacts from/on Proposed Sanitation Districts Clearwater Project
d. Intermediate Plans;
e. Long Range Plans and/or Options; and,
f. Actions where we might be able to help responsible agencies.
7) Items/Planning for Next Agenda/Meeting

The PRA Board will reconvene on Wednesday 04.11.12 @ 7:00 – with the Landslide remaining front and center, along with its enhanced membership communication plan and other initiatives.

Here are the initial recommendations your PRA Traffic Committee communicated to the CSPNC Committee:

Objectives:

➢ Minimize non-resident traffic and parking issues.
➢ Ensure safe traffic flow through out the neighborhood.
➢ Direct non-resident traffic to the Nature Preserve and White Point.

PRA Board Recommendations:

➢ Round-about at Paseo Del Mar and Weymouth
o City reports indicate the area is stable.
o Place round-about in the wide area just within the current fencing.
o Do not allow parking – red curbs and/or no parking signs.
o Install energy efficient lighting to assist nighttime traffic.
o Remove temporary fencing and replace with fencing consistent with current fencing on Paseo Del Mar.
o Low cost solution.

➢ Nature Preserve / White Point Signage
o Place directional signs for the Nature Preserve and White Point at 25th Street / Gaffey and 25th Street and Western.
o Signs should decrease traffic in the residential area for visitors to the Nature Preserve and Landslide viewers.

➢ Round-about at Paseo Del Mar and Barbara
o Convert the intersection into a round-about allowing traffic to make a safe u-turn.
o The round-about should slow down traffic sufficiently to allow for the elimination of the stop signs on Paseo Del Mar at Barbara.

➢ Nature Preserve and Landslide look-out
o Place an elevated look-out on the White Point side of the landslide to allow the viewing the landslide area.
o The look-out will bring more people to the Nature Preserve where there is adequate parking.
o Should reduce currently impacted residential parking on the Weymouth side of the landslide.

➢ Widening of Hamilton Ave between Barbara and Patton
o Resolve easement issue and make Hamilton a safe width for the increased traffic due to the closure of Paseo Del Mar.

Palisades Residents Association leadership will support the efforts of the CSPNC, while continuing to inform the residents as information is available and plans evolve – particularly related to traffic.

TUNNEL OF…

Today, LAFD and other City personnel are inspecting the tunnels under the Nike Missle site again.

A few weeks ago, the LAFD ventured into the tunnels and found no flooding, whereas in the past flooding had been reported.

The “Giant Voice” system is the new mass notification system of exterior speakers, and is the primary means of communicating with base housing personnel during an event that may require timely action.

Residents in the vicinity near the housing areas may hear the test
announcements and should not be alarmed.

Here’s the inside scoop / summary of accessing underneath the Nike Missle site:

1st step – General meeting at the site with City agencies, including the Fire Department to discuss and formulate a plan. This was done on January 5, 2012.

2nd step – On Wednesday, January 18th, the Fire Department opened the doors to do a thorough inspection, and material sampling. This day was for Fire Department access only. No other persons were allowed to enter the site due to the uncertainties that present themselves, e.g., unsafe conditions, unsafe ventilation, dust, the potential for unknown hazardous materials, the presence of rattle snakes, spiders, scorpions, field rats, etc.

3rd step – Analyze material samples and test for hazardous substances, e.g., asbestos. This step should take about one week, which means the earliest for potential non-Fire Department persons, including City personnel is approximately the week of January 30th.