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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Karen Ridgley, Sue Kohl, Matt Qu
Minutes April 23, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed opposition to homeless housing proposals on state beaches and parks, received updates on PCH infrastructure projects and LADWP site inspections, and heard nominations for the 2021-2022 officer slate including David Card for Chair, David Kaplan for Vice-Chair, Richard Cohen for Treasurer, and Chris Spitz for Secretary. The meeting also included reports on local safety incidents, legislation monitoring, and a presentation on a proposed solar-powered microgrid project.
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Community LifeEventsMinutes
Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Mayor Garcetti on September 2, 2021, expressing concerns that Senate Bills 9 and 10 lack adequate exemptions for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which could compromise evacuation routes and public safety during wildfires. The council urges the mayor to request that Governor Newsom veto the bills or require an unconditional exemption for high fire hazard areas.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg, Peter Culhane, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz _[recused and left during I
Minutes October 27, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with 18 voting members present to discuss various community matters including the 2018 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards, updates on Potrero Canyon Park encroachments, a new brush clearance ordinance for fire hazard zones, PCH Task Force activities, and monitoring of city ordinances regarding sidewalk vending, short-term rentals, and accessory dwelling units.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Haldis Toppel, Jenny Li, John Padden
Minutes November 2, 2021GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed the 2021 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards nominations, objected unanimously to proposed state redistricting plans that would split Pacific Palisades into separate Congressional and Assembly districts, and received updates on housing elements, library reopening, crime statistics, and street repaving projects. Government representatives provided information on enforcement efforts related to homelessness, vehicle dwelling ordinances, and upcoming community programs.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Haldis Toppel, Jenny Li, John Padden
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed the 2021 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards nominations, expressed unanimous opposition to proposed state redistricting plans that would split Pacific Palisades into separate Congressional and Assembly districts, and received updates on housing policy, library reopening, crime statistics, and street repaving projects. The council also addressed concerns about homelessness and encampments, with LAPD and city officials emphasizing outreach efforts while preparing for enforcement as circumstances warrant.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Sue Kohl, Karen Rid
Minutes June 25, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed advocacy efforts regarding Will Rogers State Beach and homeless housing proposals, received a treasurer's report showing a balance of $61,409.75, and heard updates from government representatives on various community issues including the Potrero Canyon park project, homelessness, and public safety concerns.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Andrew Wolfberg, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Barbara Kohn, Cathy Rus
Minutes May 12, 2016GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a business meeting on April 23, 2015, with 21 voting members present. The meeting covered the treasurer's report showing account balances of $33,524.81, announcements regarding upcoming elections, the Archer School project, proposed parklets and conditional use permits, homelessness initiatives, and reports from various governmental representatives and organizational affiliates.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg, Richard Cohen (acting Secretary), Sue Kohl, David - Item 11.1
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 24, 2019, with voting members present to discuss upcoming agenda items including Senate Bill 50, street services, and transportation issues, while also receiving presentations on fire safety lessons from the Woolsey Fire and updates on homelessness and park development in the community.
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GovernanceElections
This document contains candidate statements from 14 individuals running for Pacific Palisades Community Council elected representative positions in 2018, including eight area representatives and two at-large representatives. Each candidate provides their contact information, residency history, professional background, and priorities for serving the community.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its September 24, 2020 board meeting via Zoom, covering election results, a LADWP power pole replacement project, an interim control ordinance motion regarding hillside construction, and cancellation of the Citizen of the Year awards event due to the pandemic. The document also includes information about alternate representative applications, upcoming community events, and reminders about voting and census participation.