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Environment & Public SpacesCoastalPotrero Canyon
This addendum to a Task Order Solicitation for the Potrero Canyon Pacific Coast Highway Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project provides answers to consultant questions regarding project requirements, references, budget, and deliverables, and includes two reference studies from 2016 and 2018 evaluating pedestrian crossing alternatives. The 2016 feasibility study concludes that a bridge crossing is the most feasible option among four alternatives evaluated based on cost, constructability, permitting, and safety factors.
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Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the City Administrative Officer opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing legal obstacles under the Coastal Act, jurisdictional issues, safety concerns for homeless individuals, and the critical need for the lot during wildfire emergencies. The council argues the proposal is infeasible and poses risks to public safety across the region.
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GovernanceWrac
This document provides background on California Senate Bills 9 and 10 from the 2021-2022 legislative session, which would mandate local governments to approve increased residential density in single-family zones through streamlined approval processes. The document outlines concerns including lack of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone exemptions, violations of the Coastal Act, CEQA exemptions, absence of affordable housing requirements, and potential override of voter initiatives.
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GovernanceRecaps
This PPCC newsletter announces grant application procedures, reports on the NORC-PPCC survey finalization, provides updates on evacuation after-action reports and SB 79 housing density legislation, and lists upcoming community events including the September 11, 2025 board meeting. The document also includes information about wildfire recovery resources and memorializes longtime board member Eric Dugdale.
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Public SafetyWildfire Prevention
This document lists the 11 members of the Pacific Palisades Community Council's May 2020 Evacuation Drill Committee, including their roles and area affiliations, as of February 7, 2020. The drill date was to be announced.
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Public SafetyMinutesWildfire Prevention
This document lists the members of the Pacific Palisades Community Council's May 2020 Evacuation Drill Committee as of February 13, 2020, including representatives from four community areas and various neighborhood associations and organizations.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on February 13, 2020, where members honored past Chair Emeritus George Wolfberg, approved a resolution to name a new park after him, elected David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, and discussed upcoming community events and initiatives including a wildfire evacuation drill planned for May 2020. The document also lists community events and meetings scheduled through March 10, 2020.
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Palisades Fire 2025Rebuild & Recovery
This document provides a comprehensive guide to fire-resistant construction techniques and materials for homes in Southern California wildfire zones, covering fire ratings, California's Wildland-Urban Interface Code requirements, defensible space zones, and recommended suppliers for fire-resistant building products. It emphasizes that homes with proper fire-resistant construction and defensible space are significantly more likely to survive wildfires.
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Land UsePlanning & DensityVHFHSZ
This collection contains Pacific Palisades Community Council position letters from 2020-2021 addressing fire zone and evacuation matters (CF 20-1213 and CF 20-1170), as well as density-related legislation including SB 55 amendments and requests for gubernatorial veto of SB 9 and SB 10. The letters represent the organization's official positions on local and state policy matters during this period.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris - PPCC Communications Committee
Minutes April 23, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed the Bonin motion on homeless housing at state beaches and parks, received a treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $39,581.60, and approved a motion authorizing the Executive Committee to retain legal counsel and raise funds to oppose the use of public beaches and parks for homeless housing. The board also received updates on the Palisades Fire, formation of a Communications Committee, and pending state housing density bills.