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• Alternate rep press release 2016

  Press Release September 2, 2016

  GovernanceLeadership

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting applications for alternate representative positions for the 2016-2018 term, with applicants required to submit a statement by October 7, 2016. Alternate representatives must meet residency or property ownership requirements depending on whether they are applying for Area or At-large positions.

  

• VOTE

  Image August 10, 2016

  GovernanceElections

  This is an image file containing the word VOTE, captured in 2011 and later uploaded to the Pacific Palisades Community Council WordPress site in 2016.

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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.

  

• 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.

  

• PPCC IRS Determination Letter

  Letter June 10, 2016

  GovernanceBylaws

  The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that Pacific Palisades Community Council maintains its tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, originally recognized in September 1974, and is not classified as a private foundation. Donors may deduct contributions to the organization, and bequests and gifts are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes.

  

• 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.

  

• PPCC Minutes - 2016 / 06 / 09

  Minutes June 5, 2016

  GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its June 9, 2016 meeting with 20 voting members present to discuss various community issues including short-term rental ordinances, code amendments, a Starbucks conditional use permit approval, LAX airplane noise, and upcoming elections for Area and At-Large Representatives. Reports were provided by governmental representatives from LAPD, the State Assembly, and Congress, along with announcements from board members regarding local development projects and community organizations.

  

• PPCC Minutes - 2016 / 06 / 23

  Minutes June 5, 2016

  GovernanceMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its June 23, 2016 meeting with 14 voting members present. The meeting covered multiple agenda items including a treasurer's report showing a $34,934.27 account balance, updates on the Home Sharing Ordinance, BMO-BHO Code Amendment, Village Project construction, cell tower legislation (AB 2788), and library meeting room policies.