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• Scroll of 2018 Minutes

  Minutes February 11, 2018

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  These are the meeting minutes from the Pacific Palisades Community Council for January 11, 2018 and January 25, 2018. The minutes document board attendance, treasurer reports, discussions on cannabis regulations, traffic enforcement updates, and various community announcements.

  

• Bylaws Cmte Report 2nd Distribution Oct. 2017

  Bylaws October 30, 2017

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  The PPCC Bylaws Committee proposes numerous mainly minor changes to the organization's bylaws, including permitting acclamation voting for unopposed officers, moving up organizational representation deadlines, retitling a category, and institutionalizing electronic balloting while lowering the voting age to 18 and eliminating the one-vote-per-household rule. The proposed changes were introduced at the first October meeting and are being presented for a second distribution vote tonight, with three separate votes required due to differences in voting criteria.

  

• Extracted Text - PPCC Bylaws Committee

  Bylaws October 10, 2017

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  The PPCC Bylaws Committee proposes numerous mainly minor changes to the organization's bylaws, including permitting voice votes for unopposed officer candidates, adjusting organizational representation deadlines, retitling a category, and institutionalizing electronic balloting while lowering the voting age to 18 and eliminating the one-vote-per-household rule. The proposed changes require distribution with agendas for two consecutive PPCC meetings before adoption, with introduction at the first October meeting and voting at the second October meeting.

  

• Land Use Committee Policies and Procedures%20%28final%207-25-17%29-2

  Background Info July 28, 2017

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  This document establishes the policies and procedures for the Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee, defining its purpose to provide thorough analysis and recommendations on zoning and land use issues, specifying the types of projects and policy matters it reviews, and outlining operational procedures including monthly meetings, agenda submission processes, and decision-making protocols.

  

• PPCC Minutes - 2017 / 05 / 11

  Minutes May 26, 2017

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its May 11, 2017 meeting with 20 voting members present. The meeting covered routine business including treasurer's report, committee updates, and discussions on topics such as traffic safety, a proposed dog park working group, and a utility pole distribution station project on Sunset Boulevard.

  

• Letter - Mar 20, 2017 (Potrero CDP Hearings)

  Letter March 21, 2017

  GovernancePotrero CanyonBylaws

  George Wolfberg, chair of the Potrero Canyon Community Advisory Committee, submits comments to the Department of City Planning regarding six properties along Potrero Canyon, referencing a Zoning Administrator bulletin that provides guidelines for canyon rim development including low retaining walls, native vegetation, and earth-tone colors to preserve the canyon's park-like ambience.

  

• Summary of PPCC Board Vote Requirements

  Recap June 21, 2016

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  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

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  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.

  

• PPCC IRS Determination Letter

  Letter June 10, 2016

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  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.

  

• Area Maps

  Background Info June 2, 2016

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  This document outlines the geographical boundaries and descriptions of eight areas within the Pacific Palisades Community Council, as defined in the PPCC Bylaws & Procedures Appendix B. Each area is delineated by specific streets, landmarks, and geographical features, with a note that maps take precedence over written descriptions in case of conflict.