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• Innovations, 2014-2016

  Report June 21, 2016

  GovernanceUrban ForestLeadership

  This document outlines innovations and initiatives implemented by the Pacific Palisades Community Council during Chris Spitz's presidency from July 2014 to June 2016, including a new website, expanded outreach, increased community participation, new committees, and enhanced election processes. The council also created informational materials, established a Land Use committee for the Palisades Village Project, and tracked numerous planning and policy issues affecting the community.

  

• Summary of PPCC Board Vote Requirements

  Recap June 21, 2016

  GovernanceUrban ForestBylaws

  This document outlines the voting requirements for various PPCC Board actions, ranging from majority votes for administrative motions to two-thirds votes for substantive policies, bylaws amendments, and disciplinary actions. The requirements specify whether votes are calculated based on members voting, members present, or the entire Board membership.

  

• Voting Standard Hypotheticals

  Background Info June 21, 2016

  GovernanceUrban ForestBylaws

  This document presents three hypothetical voting scenarios for the Pacific Palisades Community Council, illustrating different voting standards: majority of members voting, majority of members present, and majority of entire board. Each scenario demonstrates how abstentions and vote thresholds affect whether a motion passes or fails.

  

• AB 2788 Letter

  Letter June 19, 2016

  Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 2788, arguing that the bill would excessively restrict local government authority to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights of way and on public property, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas like the Coastal Zone. The organization urges the Senate Energy, Utilities & Communications Committee to vote against the bill and requests that Assemblymember Gatto withdraw it.

  

• Mike Bonin Letter re Palisades/BMO-BHO

  Letter June 16, 2016

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  Councilmember Mike Bonin requests that the Los Angeles City Planning Department develop tailored Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO) and Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BHO) regulations specifically for Pacific Palisades, arguing that the proposed citywide amendments do not account for the community's existing development patterns and neighborhood characteristics. He contends that Pacific Palisades neighborhoods are satisfied with current regulations and should not be subject to the same restrictions being applied citywide.

  

• Summary of PPCC Meeting/Agenda Process

  Agenda June 13, 2016

  GovernanceAgendas

  This document outlines the Pacific Palisades Community Council's procedures for placing items on the agenda, distributing agendas, ordering business, classifying agenda items as discussion/action or non-discussion/non-action, and applying parliamentary rules during meetings. The procedures require agenda requests at least 10 days in advance, agenda distribution 72 hours before meetings, and adherence to Robert's Rules of Order.

  

• LAX Community Noise Roundtable Summary 6/8/16

  Recap June 9, 2016

  Public SafetyAircraft Noise

  A June 8th LAX/Community Noise Round Table meeting presented results of the North Downwind Arrival Study, which analyzed aircraft operations data from 2010-2015 to investigate increased noise complaints since October 2015. The study found a 22% increase in aircraft operations, changes in fleet mix toward larger aircraft, and temporary flight track variations in 2014-2015, though altitudes remained largely unchanged and no single explanation for the complaint increase was identified.

  

• Ongoing Duties

  Background Info June 9, 2016

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  This document outlines the ongoing duties and responsibilities of the Pacific Palisades Community Council President, including presiding over board meetings, managing communications and website content, authorizing expenditures, drafting motions and position letters, conducting research on community issues, and maintaining relationships with government officials and community members.

  

• Timeline of Duties

  Background Info June 9, 2016

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  This document outlines the Pacific Palisades Community Council President's duties and responsibilities throughout a one-year term beginning July 1, including committee appointments, elections for Elected Representatives and officers, awards ceremonies, and organizational certifications. The timeline specifies monthly tasks and board meeting agendas aligned with the organization's fiscal year and election cycles.

  

• PPCC Minutes - 2016 / 05 / 26

  Minutes June 5, 2016

  GovernancePotrero CanyonLegislationMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its May 26, 2016 meeting to discuss officer elections, the community representative election process, home sharing ordinances, fire service restoration, and various governmental updates including homelessness initiatives. The council also received reports on the Village Project and other community matters.