* Chris announced that the
March 24, 2016 Board meeting has been CANCELLED due to library staff unavailability.
* Launch of new PPCC website – pacpalicc.org. Chris directed the board and members and the public to the new website.
* LADWP Pole-Top Distributing Stations (PTDS) Community Meeting. Chris announced that a date for the proposed LADWP community meeting has not been confirmed; per CD11 the meeting will _not_ take place on 3/1/16; the new date will likely be 3/14/16 at Marquez elementary. Construction of the El Medio and Marquez PTDSs will not begin before the meeting occurs.
* Short Term Rentals (STRs) Update. Draft ordinance expected in late February.
* Village Starbucks CUB Update. _See attached letter._
* Palisades Alliance for Seniors Community Meeting 3/1/16, 4-5:30pm, Gilbert Hall, Pali High. Topic: Getting Around: Transportation Options for Palisades Seniors. http://www.palisadesalliance.org.

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2. _Announcements from Governmental Representatives Representatives_ (Note: Contact information at:<http://www.pp90272.org/Governmental%20Reps.pdf>).
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1. Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”) – SLO Officer Moore -- Not in attendance.
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2. Los Angeles City Council, District 11; Councilmember Mike Bonin’s Office. Sharon Shapiro, Field Deputy. Sharon Shapiro in attendance; no report.
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3. Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Daniel Tamm, Westside Area Representative, Mayor’s Interfaith Liaison -- Not in attendance.
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4. California State Assembly, Office of Assemblymember Richard Bloom. Stephanie Cohen, Field Representative -- Not in attendance.
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5. California State Senate, Office of State Senator Ben Allen. Lila Kalaf, District Representative -- Not in attendance.
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6. United States Congress, Office of Congressman Ted Lieu. Janet Turner, District Representative. Janet Turner in attendance. Janet reported that today the House Veteran’s Committee approved moving forward with the Los Angeles Homeless Veteran’s Leasing Act (needed to enact the draft Master Plan for the Los Angeles VA). The bill received bi-partisan report. The bill still needs to move through Congress and the House. Letters in support are appreciated. Chris stated that this matter may be taken up by PPCC at is
March 10, 2016 meeting.
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3. _Announcements from Board Members and Advisors_ – None/Deferred. 8.**Reports from Committees.**
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1. Bylaws Committee (Richard Cohen and Jennifer Malaret, Co-Chairs). First distribution of proposed bylaws amendments relative to elected Area and At-large representatives, election procedures and minor adjustment to Area 3 and Area 4 boundaries (Bylaws Art. VIII.1.B and D; Appendix B and Attachment A); see minutes of 1/28/16 and 2/11/16 for summaries. The Committee recommends that the Board approve the proposed amendments as distributed. Richard Cohen stated that this first distribution of the proposed bylaws amendments was made and includes those topical amendments previously reported (i.e., Area 3 and 4 adjustments as agreed by the residents and elected representatives, modernization of election provisions and general clean-up). Richard encouraged board members and the public to read the materials distributed and to contact either Co-Chair with comments, questions and input.
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2. VPLUC (David Kaplan, Chair). VPLUC supplemental report / recommendations re Village Project/Caruso Affiliated land use application and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
Attending: representatives of Caruso Affiliated. _Introduction:_ Chris Spitz stated that she would like to say a few words about PPCC’s process regarding this matter to date. PPCC held well-attended public meetings focusing on the land use application for the project in October and November 2015.
Anyone who wished to ask a question or make a comment at our past meetings did so, and public comment on the matter was closed at the end of the November meeting.
Chris recalled that Rick Caruso attended both meetings, gave information about the project and answered questions.
Chris welcomed Mr.
Caruso back tonight and also introduced Michael Gazzano and Rick Caruso.
Chris stated that PPCC is now returning to the Village Project for the purpose of discussing the VPLUC’s supplemental report and recommendations.
Since there are three new motions on the agenda, Chris stated that she would allow additional limited public comment related to the motions as time permits.
Chris said that pursuant to the agenda, PPCC will begin with a report by committee chair David Kaplan, then introductions of each motion would be made in order followed by remarks by Mr.
Caruso, a representative of Councilmember Bonin’s office, board discussion and public comment.
Chris reminded everyone that PPCC must end its meeting by 9 p.m. or shortly thereafter; with three motions to consider and discuss the Chair will have to set strict time limits on all comments.
Chris also reported that she had asked all audience members who wished to speak to please fill out a speaker card and pass it up to the Vice President.
Cards were available on the counter as well as on the podium.
Chris asked that board members and the audience keep in mind that there is an upcoming deadline of
March 9, 2016 for comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the first City hearing on the land use entitlements application is
March 24, 2016 with the DRB meeting on design aspects on
March 2, 2016. Chris also reminded everyone of informational materials available on the counter, which anyone was welcome to take. Chris invited David Kaplan to give the VPLUC’s supplemental report. _MOTION #1_ David Kaplan read the VPLUC supplemental report. _See attached below_. David Kaplan then read Motion #1, _“_ _Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) recognizes that community opinion is generally supportive of the Palisades Village Project, as reflected by public comments at PPCC and other community meetings and input from constituents received by Council District 11 and PPCC Board members. PPCC therefore recommends that the City Planning Commission approve the following land use entitlements as requested by the applicant:_