Summary

This document outlines the Pacific Palisades Community Council's proposed motion to oppose California Senate Bill 423 (Wiener) unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The bill would expand streamlined housing approvals by eliminating the Coastal Development Permit process for qualifying multifamily projects in coastal areas and lacks clear protections for fire hazard zones, raising concerns about public safety and environmental review in Pacific Palisades.