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10. The proposed egress for the property is hazardous in that drivers will be required to make sharp right turns to exit
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10. The proposed egress for the property is hazardous in that drivers will be required to make sharp right turns to exit the property which will expose them and oncoming drivers from the west on Sunset to possible collisions.
THEREFORE, the Pacific Palisades Community Council approves a motion to file an appeal to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission from the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve the issuance of a Coastal Permit to Sunset Creations. [MOTION DID NOT PASS]
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**MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 10th 2011**
Voting Members in Attendance: Janet Turner, Haldis Toppel, Ted Mackie, Paul Glasgall, Jim Rea, Harry Sondheim, Jack Allen, Stuart Muller, Marguerite Perkins Mautner, George Wolfberg, Joyce Brunelle, Barbara Marinacci, Carol Pfannkuche, Chris Spitz, Barbara Kohn, Richard Wulliger, Joe Almaraz, Richard Cohen, Aurelia Friedman
Voting Alternates: Cathy Russell
Non-voting Advisors and Alternates: Kurt Toppel, Amy Kalp, John Glasgow, Ernie Meadows, Steve Cron, Schuyler Dietz, Norma Spak Start of Business Meeting 1\. Reading of Community Council’s Mission. Dick Wulliger read the Mission Statement. 2\. Call to Order and Introduction of the Board and Audience. Janet Turner called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Introduction of the Board and audience. 3\. Certification of Quorum. The Chair certified that a quorum was present at 7:10 pm. 4\. Adoption of Minutes. Harry Sondheim moved and Barbara Kohn seconded the minutes for
October 27, 2011. The minutes were adopted unanimously. The next meeting is
December 8, 2011. This will be the annual Holiday potluck dinner at Temescal Gateway Park. 5\. Consideration of Agenda. The Chair considered the agenda. 6\. Treasurer’s Report. Ted Mackie reported the financial status as of
October 21, 2011. The total account balances equal $24,426.86, which consist of USB Checking $4,678.67, Smith Barney account $18,134.57 and Post Office account $1,188.
62. The September newsletter cost the PPCC $6,271.43 and total contributions thus far are $6,071.28 for a negative balance of $224.
85. The library rent has been paid. 7\. Reports, Announcements and Concerns.
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1. Announcements from the Chair. Condolences, Card, Flowers were sent to Jennifer Malaret in recognition of her father’s passing. Janet will be out of town from November 13-
21. The Jr. Women’s Club will conduct its annual home tour on Nov. 13 The Interface Services will be held at the Self Realization Fellowship Temple on Monday, November
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1. Thank you to Mary Tuncer for $200 donation, and thank you to Brandon Lamb for helping each week at the Farmer’s Market with the PPCC table.
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2. Appointment of Aurelia Friedman (Primary), Alex Mack and Schuyler Dietz as youth representatives. Motion by George Wolfberg, second by Stuart Muller, unanimous.
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3. Appoint Board of Governors Handbook Committee. Chair – Haldis Toppel, Cathy Russell, Christy Dennis, Barbara Kohn, Jennifer Malaret, Ted Mackie.
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2. Announcements from Governmental Representatives.
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1. Councilman Rosendahl’s office. Joaquin Macias, no report. Chris Spitz - LUC Cell Mtg w/Riviera residents & AT&T, there is disagreement among the neighboring residents about the location of the cell tower.
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2. Sr. Lead Officer Michael Moore reported on an unusually large number of home and car burglaries in the Palisades during the past two weeks. He urged residents to report all incidents directly to the police. \- Amy Kalp reported that speeding on Sunset is being monitored, and that it is illegal for a pedestrian to enter the cross walk after the walking light has turned red, citations are being issued. -Jack Allen reported that the illegal selling of cars from a resident on Hartzell is no longer evident.
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3. Announcements from Board Members and Advisors -- None. 8\. Reports from Committees.
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1. [Community Service Award.] Update from Community Service Award Committee; the deadline for nominations has been extended until November
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2. Holiday Pot Luck. Marguerite – See Item 9.2, a sign-in sheet for food or drink items was distributed. She conveyed greetings from Mary Cole, a long-time member of the PPCC and supporter of the Pot Luck. Richard Cohen made a motion, seconded by Harry Sondheim to approve $200 for a magician at the Pot Luck.
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3. YMCA Committee Update. Richard Cohen - On
October 14, 2011, the California Coastal Commission issued a letter of non-compliance to the YMCA for failure to remove the seasonal fence, unpermitted storage containers and trailers, failure to remove the roadway and replant, unpermitted uses of the property and unpermitted development, specifically the shade structures with cement footings and other issues.
They specifically note that the seasonal fence is not authorized between October 31 and December 1st.
The YMCA has until December 19 to remove all offending development or apply for a coastal development permit.
Subsequent to this development on November 3, Norm Kulla at the Council Office organized a meeting of YMCA representatives and certain members of the community.
Among others, Barbara Kohn, Jack Allen, Randy Young, Janet Turner and Richard Cohen participated.
Carol Pfannkuche, Rob Lowe, Jr. and Mark Mullen represented the YMCA.
At the November 3rd meeting the issues of importance to the community were reviewed requesting: Removal of unpermitted structures No moon bounces or unsightly un-park like attractions No banners No unpermitted uses or commercial uses No driving or parking on ESHA areas [environmentally sensitive habitat areas] Issues for future discussion: Design and location of a permanent fence (if ultimately permitted) Design of a sign Design of native planting Design and maintenance of hiking and access trails ESHA restoration The community representatives believe that the creation of a community relations committee like the Getty committee could be a positive model for resolution of issues as well as for enforcement and follow-up.
Furthermore, we believe that a reasonable guide to resolution of issues would be the historical record, especially the assurances made by the YMCA at the time of approval of the property transfer in a letter to Councilperson Cindy Miscikowski dated
March 13, 2000.
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4. Chamber - Homeless in the Village. To address concerns raised by local businesses and residents Joyce Brunelle has arranged for representatives from PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, a federally funded series of programs) to make a presentation on January 26 to the Council about services available to the homeless or those at risk of homelessness. PATH provides guidance to help the homeless get back into society.
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5. Beautiful Palisades Update re: High School. Harry -- No report. 9\. Old Business.
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Sidewalk Liability.
Jack Allen presented a motion, seconded by Barbara Kohn.
Discussion followed.
Jack Allen discussed the status of the Los Angeles City Council's discussions on sidewalk repairs and its plan to potentially shift liability to homeowners for repairs due to tree-root damage.
Under current law, property owners are responsible for sidewalk repairs except when damage is caused by city trees.
The City Council is considering many options, including repealing the exception for city trees outright and simultaneously stepping up enforcement of repairs; and mandating that sidewalks be certified in good condition when properties are sold, when utilities are hooked up, or when repairs totaling more than $20,000 are permitted.
Federal funding, which once helped the city cover its costs, has been exhausted and the total cost to repair sidewalk damage citywide is estimated at $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion.
The PPCC had previously indicated its opposition to withdrawal of the exception for city trees, which it believes would put an unfair burden on homeowners.
Jack Allen recommended that the council support putting a measure on the ballot for the issuance of general obligation bonds or, alternatively, a special tax on property owners, to fund sidewalk repair explaining that a bond is the best and the fastest way to get the sidewalks fixed.
Board members questioned whether a bond issue made sense given the city's budget crisis and the current pressure on homeowners facing declining property values.
Chair Janet Turner voiced concern that the City may be passing bonds just to fund everyday services.
Ernie Meadows added that this is affecting not only property owners in Pacific Palisades, but city-wide and that this is not an expeditious time to impose this on people who are having a difficult time getting by.
Jack Allen agreed to withdraw the motion.
Chair Janet Turner agreed to write a letter to the City questioning the City’s proposal to make property owners responsible for side walk repair from tree damage, but at the same time, disallowing the cutting of trees.
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2. Holiday Pot Luck Updates - Marguerite Perkins Mautner. A sign-up sheet for food or drink items was distributed. Money instead of food contributions will be accepted. Marguerite conveyed greetings from Mary Cole, a long-time member of the PPCC and supporter of the Pot Luck. A correction on the starting time was sent to the Palisadian-Post – event starts on December 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Temescal Canyon Gateway Park with an abbreviated business meeting and the presentation of the Community Service Award. Richard Cohen made a motion, seconded by Harry Sondheim to approve $200 for a magician at the Pot Luck event. 10\. New Business.
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1. Bylaws Changes (20 min.) - First Reading. George Wolfberg, Chair of the PPCC Bylaws Committee presented proposed changes to the Board for the first of two required readings in preparation of adoption. He explained that a vote can only be taken after the second reading. He briefly discussed the various proposed changes. The text of the changes may be found in the December 8th Minutes.
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2. Retaining Walls. Haldis Toppel presented a motion by the PPCC LUC (Land Use Committee) and led the technical discussions; the motion was seconded by Chris Spitz [note: motion not attached/unavailable]. The motion addressed modification of the ordinance governing the height, length, and texture of retaining walls in hillside areas with focus on the esthetics. This ordinance was excluded from consideration in the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BHO) due to its complexity and competing objectives between land use advocates and neighbors. Extensive discussions followed on the merits and of local issues regarding retaining walls, with the general agreement that the PPCC Board is not in a position to determine on a City-wide basis the specifications or limitations for retaining walls. The motion failed. 11\. General Public Comment.
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1. Pacific Palisades resident Patrick Hart raised concerns about a contract set to be awarded for secondary sewer replacement in the Palisades. About eight miles of sewer pipe will be replaced as part of a program to comply with the terms of a federal settlement agreement to replace and rehabilitate old, damaged and substandard sewer pipes citywide. Patrick Hart believes that the money could be better spent to replace collapsed sewer lines that the city has chosen to patch in piecemeal repairs, resulting, Hart says, in sewage leakage into the groundwater and the ocean. 12\. Adjournment. 9:00 p.m.
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**MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 8th 2011**
Voting Members in Attendance: Janet Turner, Ted Mackie, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, George Wolfberg, Chris Spitz, Barbara Kohn, Steve Boyers, Marguerite Perkins Mautner, Dick Wulliger, Harry Sondheim, Jack Allen, Gil Dembo, Jim Rea, Paul Glasgall, Stuart Muller, Geoff Sheldon, Carol Pfannkuche and Aurelia Friedman.
Voting Alternates: Barbara Marinacci.
Non-voting Advisors and Alternates: Kurt Toppell, Flo Elfant, Norma Spak, Christy Dennis, John Glasgow, Timothy Huber, Cathy Russell, Andrew Wolfberg and Quentin Fleming. Start of Business Meeting 1\. Reading of Community Council's Mission. Janet Turner read the Mission Statement. 2\. Call to Order and Introduction of the Board and Audience. Janet Turner called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. 3\. Certification of Quorum. The Chair certified that a quorum was present at 7:09 pm. 4\. Adoption of Minutes. The Chair waived adoption of the
November 10, 2011 minutes until the next meeting. The next meeting is
January 12, 2012. 5\. Consideration of Agenda. The Chair considered the agenda. 6\. Treasurer's Report. Ted Mackie reported that the PPCC is solvent and that further details will be provided at next month's meeting. 7\. Reports, Announcements and Concerns.
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1. Announcements from the Chair.
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1. Thank You's. Janet Turner thanked Marguerite Perkins Mautner, Christy Dennis, Norma Spak, Jim Rea, Sid Galanty and the MKPOA for their leadership, set up and providing the sound system for tonight's meeting.
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2. Announcements from Governmental Representatives. Councilman Rosendahl's office - Norman Kulla. Norman presented the Community Service awards on behalf of Councilmember Rosendahl's Office and the City of Los Angeles to Rob Weber (Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks) and John Wilson (Scoutmaster, volunteer LAPD, YMCA, Rotary Club and community service for over fifty (50) years). See also New Business Item 10.1 below.
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3. Announcements from Board Members and Advisors \-- None. 8\. Reports from Committees \-- None. 9\. Old Business.
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1. Bylaws Changes, 2nd Reading (attached below). Janet Turner read the motion as follows: That the Bylaws Committee's recommended changes to the PPCC Bylaws be approved and that the committee be authorized to correct any typos that may be discovered during conversion of the final draft. Moved by George Wolfberg and seconded by Jack Allen. The motion was adopted unanimously. 10\. New Business.
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Community Service Awards.
Janet Turner explained that the purpose of the Community Service Award is to honor long term and continuing outstanding volunteer service by an individual to a Pacific Palisades neighborhood or to the community at-large.
Janet presented the first award to Rob Weber for his leadership of the Palisades Americanism Parade Association (PAPA) including Rob's work with budgets, fundraising, long-term planning, and the flash and heart that Rob has added to our town's parade.
Janet also recognized Rob for his work (along with Keith Turner) on the pre-fireworks concert at Palisades Charter High School and Rob’s other contributions to the PPCC, Potrero Canyon Community Advisory Committee and AYSO.
Rob Weber gave a gracious speech thanking his fellow PAPA members to his family for their support.
Janet Turner presented the second award to John Wilson, who has been a leader of Scouting for over 50 years in our community with the outstanding achievement of encouraging a 60% success rate in achieving the honor of Eagle Scout by boys in the Palisades troops.
John was also honored for his Reserve Police Officer volunteer work with the LAPD where he has worked full time in the Detective Bureau’'s White Collar Crime section.
John Wilson gave a touching speech in which he thanked his wife, family, friends and neighbors in attendance for their support.
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2. Micah Cover, Magician, www.micahsmagic.com, (818) 281-5780, entertained the crowd.
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3. Gift to Joyce Whitehead. Marguerite Perkins-Mautner presented a thank you gift to Joyce for hosting our event and all of her hard work and service at Temescal Gateway Park. Joyce is the Director of Temescal Gateway Park and a wonderful asset to all of us in Pacific Palisades and the CA State Park System. 11\. General Public Comment \-- None. 12\. Adjournment. Janet Turner adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM. **ATTACHMENT** **
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1. -- BYLAWS CHANGES (MOTION ADOPTED)** ARTICLE VI DUTIES OF OFFICERS Sec.
1. CHAIR.
The Chair shall be the principal executive officer of the PPCC and shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the PPCC.
The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board.
The Chair shall appoint all committees, temporary or permanent.
The Chair shall see that all books, reports and certificates required by law are properly kept or filed.
The Chair shall be one of the officers who may sign the checks or grants of the organization and who may approve payments from PPCC accounts.
The Chair may sign, with a Secretary or any other proper officer of the PPCC authorized by the Board any instruments that the Board have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by these bylaws or by statute to some other officer or agent of the PPCC.
In general the Chair shall perform all duties incident to the office of Chair and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Governors from time to time.
The person elected as Chair may adopt the title: "PPCC President", to enhance communications with elected and government officials, peer organizations and the press.
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2. VICE-CHAIR. In the absence of the Chair or in the event of the Chair?fs inability or refusal to act in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or at the direction of the Board, the Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chair. The Vice Chair shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to the Vice Chair by the Chair or by the Board. The person elected as Vice Chair may adopt the title 'PPCC Vice President,' if the person elected as Chair has adopted the title: 'PPCC President.' ARTICLE VIII SELECTION AND ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES Sec.
2. TERM OF OFFICE. Organizational Representatives and Alternates. Each Organizational Representative and Alternate Representative shall serve for a term of one year, with the term beginning at the commencement of the fiscal year. There is no limit to the number of reappointments of a Representative in a Category represented by only one organization. In the case of Categories with multiple organizations, the Representatives and Alternates will serve one year in each of the positions, subject to the provisions of subparagraph Sec.
1. A.
1. (6). above. ARTICLE XV DISCIPLINE Sec.
1. Each member of the Board who knows or should know that he or she is violating the Constitution, these Bylaws or the Standing Rules, or is convicted of a felony while a member of the board (Violation), shall be subject to discipline at the discretion of the Board up to and including removal from the Board. Such discipline may include warnings, private or public reproval. No member of the Board shall accuse another member of the Board of such Violation except through the process outlined in this Article. Sec.
2. Any member of the Board who becomes aware of a Violation may request an investigation into whether a Violation may have occurred. If the Chair is alleged to have committed the Violation or is the complainant, the Chair Emeritus shall investigate and shall act as Chair on all matters relating to this action and in that case the use of the term 'Chair' in this section shall include the Chair Emeritus when appropriate. The accused and complainant shall not be members of any committees regarding the complaint or vote on any Board resolution on the matter. The Chair shall interview the Board member who is alleged to have committed the Violation. The Chair may appoint an ad-hoc committee to assist in the process. If the member admits the Violation or the conviction, the matter will then be placed on the Board agenda as a confidential matter for action in accordance with Sections 5 through 8 below. If the member denies committing the Violation or states that he or she did not know and could not have known that he or she was committing the Violation, the Chair shall appoint an Investigating Committee. Sec.
3. Investigating Committee. The Investigating Committee shall consist of three uninterested persons who are Board members at the time the committee is appointed, including one officer who shall be the Committee Chair and at least one elected representative. The Committee shall serve until the matter is resolved. The Investigating Committee shall investigate the complaint and determine whether or not there was a Violation. If it determines that there was a Violation, the Investigating Committee shall recommend to the Chair, what discipline if any, should be applied. The matter shall then be placed on the Board Agenda as a confidential matter for action in accordance with Sections 5 through 8 below. If the Investigating Committee determines there was no Violation that shall end the matter. The accused and the complainant shall be advised of the determination and recommendation. Sec.
4. Reviewing Committee. If either the complainant or the member alleged to have committed the Violation is dissatisfied with the determination of the Investigating Committee, the matter shall be reviewed by the Executive Committee except that no member of the Executive Committee who served on the Investigating Committee shall be part of the Reviewing Committee. In place of any such member, the Chair shall appoint another member of the Board to participate in the review. If the Reviewing Committee determines there was no Violation that shall end the matter. If the Reviewing Committee concludes there was a Violation, it shall also recommend what discipline should be imposed and report to the Chair. The matter will then be placed on the Board Agenda as a confidential matter for action in accordance with Sections 5 through 8 below. The Board shall be advised of the determination of the Investigating Committee and the Reviewing Committee. Sec.
5. All proceedings of the Investigating Committee, the Reviewing Committee and the Board relating to the complaint shall be kept confidential, except that if the Board decides that the discipline shall be made public, the Chair shall announce the result of the Board action in an open meeting. In deciding whether the discipline shall be made public, the Board may take into account any resignation that is tendered Sec.
6. Board Determination. All voting shall be done by secret written ballot with two-thirds vote of board members present required to determine if there has been a Violation. All members must vote and a blank ballot shall be counted as a "No" vote. The person who is the then current Secretary shall count the votes on the ballots, announce the vote and retain the ballots for one year, except if that person is the accused or the complainant, in which case these duties shall be performed by the Chair. The determination of whether there shall be any sanction, and if so, what that sanction shall be is to be determined by the same voting procedure. Sec.
7. Any Board member accused of having committed a Violation has the right to be present at all meetings of the committees and the Board in which his or her case is at issue but at the discretion of either the committees or the Board, shall be excluded during any proceedings in which the committees or Board members are deliberating and voting on the action to be taken. The accused Board member shall be given notice at least 72-hours prior to any such meeting. Sec.
8. No Board member shall disclose to any person who did not participate in the proceedings or vote, any of the proceedings taken pursuant to this Article except anything that was announced publicly by the Board. BYLAWS APPENDIX A ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES
Summary
The document contains Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting minutes from November 10, 2011 and December 8, 2011, covering topics including a failed motion to appeal a Coastal Permit decision, YMCA compliance issues with the California Coastal Commission, sidewalk liability discussions, bylaws changes, and retaining wall ordinance modifications.