PPCC Library Integration Test

1. Introduction of Board and Audience. Chairman Harry Sondheim called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with the reading of the purpose of the PPCC as stated in its Bylaws. Members of the Board and Audience introduced themselves.

2\. _Adoption of Minutes_. Minutes of the meeting of August 23, 2001 were adopted with the following changes: Page 4: 4.2 - Article 2, section 2 (add in paragraph E) - see 3rd paragraph from bottom Article 2, section 2 (add in paragraph F) - see 4th paragraph from bottom Page 5: 4.2 - Article 5, section 3, (delete the words “paragraph C,” add in, “to designate a person who can make an official statement” after the word language appears for the first time in the 1st sentence. 3\. _Announcements and Concerns_. 3.1 Treasurer’s Report. Patti Post reported that there is $10,961.19 in the PPCC checking account and $4,750.21 in the savings account. 3.2 All Way Stop Signs. The proposal for all way stop signs at De Pauw and Via De La Paz has been turned down by the city because the intersection does not meet the necessary standards for the installation of additional signs. 3.3 LAX.__ The meeting of the coalition to form a truly regional airport plan has been postponed. 3.4 _LA Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils_. This organization will meet on Saturday to discuss topics such as the City Ethics Ordinance and the Brown Act. Jack Allen will attend and is participating in a panel discussion at the meeting. 3.5 Ballona Wetlands.__ Isabel Kayser of Theatre Palisades announced that the films “Ballona Wetlands, The Ongoing Struggle 2000-2001” and “The Last Stand-The Struggle for Ballona Wetlands, Update 2000” will be shown this Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. at the Theatre Palisades. Tickets are $5.00. 3.6 Grants-Jobs.__ The Chair announced that the State has made available grants for jobs for non-profit organizations in the area. Anyone who is interested in these materials should contact the Chair. 3.7 30-Year Anniversary.__ Randy Young announced that the council will celebrate its 30-year anniversary in 2002. The chair appointed Randy Young as the chair of the celebration committee, which also includes Isabel Kayser, Stuart Muller and Kurt Toppel. 4\. Old Business. 4.1 Continue Consideration of Proposed Changes to the Bylaws. Discussion: The Chair stated that the Board would continue going through the bylaws, article by article. Article V, Sec.3. Executive Committee: Paragraph C: The Board tentatively concluded that the first sentence should read: “Only an officer of the Council or other person designated by the Chair or Council…” Article VI, Duties of Officers: Sec. C. Secretary. The Board tentatively concluded that the first sentence should read: “The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the ‘Membership’ and of the Board in the appropriate books.” The Board tentatively concluded that the last sentence should be deleted. Sec. D. Treasurer. The Board tentatively concluded that the following should be added to section D. “The Board shall from time to time adopt standing rules re: check signing and reporting policies.” The Board tentatively concluded that the following should be added to the last sentence: “and shall maintain financial records as required by federal, state and local laws.” Remaining changes to Sec. 4 were deferred until a future time when the Board discusses standing rules for the Treasurer. Other issues include the Treasurer’s reprting requirements, (oral or written, every meeting, quarterly, annually). The Board also discussed the necessity of the sentence which reads, “No special fund may be set aside that shall make it unnecessary for the Treasurer to sign checks issued upon it.” The Board also discussed existing check signing policies. Article VII: Election of Officers Sec. 1. Nominating Committee: The Board tentatively concluded that the last sentence should read: “The Chair shall not be a member of the nominating committee.” The Board also discussed whether the committee should, “meet in person to select and approve a list of candidates” or whether the committee could meet telephonically. This issue was deferred. Section. 3. Election. Paragraph C. The Board discussed what should be done if there were ties in the votes cast and thereby no one candidate received a majority. One suggestion was that there should be a coin flip. This issue was deferred. 5\. _New Business_. 5.1 Discussion with representatives of L.A.P.D. regarding traffic concerns and the measures being taken to alleviate those concerns. This will include a discussion of traffic enforcement and deployment of L.A.P.D. resources. This discussion was taken off calendar because of the tragic events of 9-11-01 and the need for the L.A.P.D. representatives to attend to City security. 5.2 Consideration of whether California registered historical landmark #881 relating to the site of Port Los Angeles, a pier which was previously located in Pacific Palisades, should be moved to accommodate the redevelopment and renovation of beach facilities at Will Rogers Beach. This discussion was taken off calendar because city representatives were unable to attend the PPCC meeting. 5.3 Consideration of whether an antique and collectibles market should be established on Via de la Paz once a month during the same hours as the farmers market. Jennifer McComb, founder of the Palisades’ Farmers Market, was present to discuss the proposal and gauge the support level of the board for an antique and collectibles market on Sundays, most likely on Via de La Paz. According to Jennifer, the Chamber of Commerce is neutral on the issue and the storekeepers she spoke to were in favor of the market to bolster sales at existing shops on Via and to allow the shopkeepers another forum to sell their wares. Some Board members expressed concern with parking and traffic issues. Some Board members recommended trying the market out to see if it fit the needs of the community. Other potential locations for the market were discussed. The general consensus was for Ms. McComb to come back to the Board with a more specific proposal. For example, where would patrons park, where would trucks park, when would the market be open, who would be allowed to sell antiques and collectibles and what would be deemed to be an antique or collectible. 5.4 Consideration of whether organizations should be requested to keep the same representatives until we conclude discussion of the proposed bylaws changes. Normally, prior to October 1, the Chair would send out letters to organizations to find out whether they would like to have a representative on the Board. Since the Board is in the process of revising the bylaws, bringing in new representatives could delay the bylaw process review, as the new members would have to get up to speed on the revisions and the bylaws committee would have to reform and re-review the bylaws. Randy Young agreed but noted that any suspension of the bylaws should be limited and a time set to ensure that the new bylaws were passed within the next two months. Therefore, a Motion was passed, with one dissenting vote, as follows: “We move to suspend Article 6 & Section 1 A and Section 2 A of the bylaws up to and including November 1, 2001, insofar as the terms of the organizational representatives are concerned.” Map. The “description” of the boundaries of the territory included in the PPCC jurisdiction was discussed. It was agreed that the map needed to be re-drawn and that the boundaries of the Palisades should also be described in text. Randy Young will produce a map, Stuart Muller will draft the text and along with Jack Allen, the three will present the new “description” of the boundaries of the territory to the Board. Frank Wilson distributed a report from the Mansionizing Committee which is attached to the minutes [note: attachment not included/unavailable]. A Board member stated that the committee had not unanimously approved the report. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next meeting will be at Mort’s Oak Room on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Minutes submitted by Secretary Lisa Maki _________________________ [Return to top of page](https://pacpalicc.org/index.php/minutes-from-2001/)
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##### MINUTES FOR AUGUST 23rd 2001

Board Members Present (including Alternates and Advisors): Harry Sondheim (Chair), Jack Allen (Advisor), Ted Mackie, William Snyder, Lisa Maki, Isabel Kayser, Larry Niles, Marguerite Perkins Mautner, Lorraine Oshins, Arthur Mortell, Frank Wilson (Chair Emeritus), Larry Jacobs, Richard Blumenberg, George Wolfberg (Alternate), Stuart Muller, Ron Dean (Legal Advisor), Ernie Meadows, Daniel Rooke, Maurizio Vecchione (Alternate), Gil Dembo