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**Voting Alternates:** Marilyn Wexler **Non-voting Advisors and Alternates:** Jack Coleman, Jackson Walter, Allison Polh
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on September 9, 2021, covering topics including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report showing a balance of $63,494.32, updates on city redistricting, emergency preparedness planning, recreation and parks projects including the Marvin Braude Beach Bike Path extension, housing element updates, and SB 9 and 10 legislation. Various area representatives reported on local issues including illegal dumping, fire safety concerns at Will Rogers State Park, park maintenance at Rustic Canyon Park, and community events.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 14, 2021 board meeting via Zoom, featuring presentations on LADWP's power pole replacement project in Temescal Gateway Park and discussions of motions supporting school reopening resources, opposing a social media policy for neighborhood councils, and supporting enforcement against unfinished construction projects. The meeting also included updates on the Palisades Forestry Committee's street tree planting plan, the Riviera Country Club maintenance gate issue, and various community events and vaccine information.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Karen Ridgley, Sue Kohl, Haldis
Minutes April 4, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on April 22, 2021, where members discussed upcoming agenda items including presentations on solar power and a new restaurant, approved previous meeting minutes, reviewed the treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $35,061.11, and heard reports on robotic delivery devices, street furniture programs, homelessness legislation, and crime statistics including a 230% increase in grand theft auto. The Board also discussed and moved to adopt a Position Statement opposing the use of beaches, beach parking lots, and parks for homeless housing as outlined in Council File 21-0350.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Jenny Li, Karen Ridgley, Joanna
Minutes January 10, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 14, 2021, covering topics including the continuation of virtual Zoom meetings due to exigent circumstances, the Riviera Country Club maintenance gate access issue, the retirement of Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore and appointment of Acting SLO James Allen, COVID-19 vaccine information, and updates on the Palisades Forestry Committee's street tree planting plan for the Hartzell neighborhood.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness newsletter from July-August 2021 reports on increased homelessness in the community during summer, highlights the Outreach Team's success in placing 143 individuals off the streets, and documents collaborative efforts with local agencies on fire prevention and mental health services.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Karen - The PLUM Committee
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 25, 2021, where members discussed upcoming agenda items including school reopenings, affordable housing legislation, and personal delivery devices, reviewed recent comment letters on housing and city procedures, received updates on local projects including the Jack-in-the-Box site and beach bike path extension, and heard presentations on public safety and disaster readiness programs.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council urges Los Angeles City Councilmembers Martinez and Koretz to have the City's Sacramento lobbyist directly petition Governor Newsom to veto SB 9 and 10, citing the City Council's formal opposition to these bills and concerns about public safety risks in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to increased density impacts on evacuation routes.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council and Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness submitted letters opposing a proposal to site homeless housing at Will Rogers State Beach, citing fire danger concerns following the July 9th Tuna Canyon fire and questioning whether feasibility has been predetermined. PPTFH also urged state officials to deny approval for using the state park for homeless housing.
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Public SafetyWracPlanning & DensityWildfire Prevention
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted suggested amendments to SB 55 to Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern, proposing clarifications that would allow property owners in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone to rebuild or develop residential and commercially-zoned properties on a 1:1 basis while preserving single-family residential neighborhoods and preventing increased density. The council's recommendations address the rebuilding of legal structures, development of vacant properties, and construction of accessory dwelling units on parcels purchased prior to the legislation's effective date.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announced the recipients of its 2021 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug awards, honoring six community members for their contributions including environmental advocacy, park preservation, event organization, fire safety, and neighborhood beautification. The awards were to be presented on December 9, 2021 at a PPCC Board meeting via Zoom.