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Public SafetyPotrero CanyonMinutesHomeless Camping
PPCC officers sent a letter to the Palisades News editor on September 28, 2019, requesting a clarification regarding news coverage of PPCC's support for an amicus brief in the Boise homeless case. The letter clarifies that PPCC and BCC are requesting Supreme Court review of the Ninth Circuit decision to provide guidance on constitutional limits of local camping regulations, not requesting that the decision be overturned.
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Public SafetyHomeless Camping
The Brentwood Community Council filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in the Boise v. Martin case regarding camping ordinances and homelessness, joining 33 other California cities and counties with support from the Pacific Palisades Community Council. The brief seeks clarity on camping ordinances to address fire safety concerns, encampment management, and social service outreach effectiveness in the region.
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Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping
This document summarizes the Martin v. City of Boise case, in which the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that enforcing anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals violates the Eighth Amendment when shelter beds are insufficient. The Pacific Palisades Community Council's Executive Committee unanimously voted to support an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting review of the case, citing concerns about public safety and the need for constitutional clarity regarding local government enforcement of anti-camping laws.
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Public SafetyPotrero CanyonMinutesHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses strong support for the Brentwood Community Council's amicus brief in City of Boise v. Martin, a Supreme Court case concerning regulation of homeless encampments on public property. The council cites severe homelessness impacts in Pacific Palisades, including fire hazards and public health concerns, as reasons for supporting the brief.
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Lieu Press Release September 11, 2019 - Pres Trump - LA Homelessness
Press Release September 12, 2019Public SafetyPotrero CanyonMinutesHomeless Camping
Congressman Ted W. Lieu issued a statement urging President Trump to support congressional efforts to address homelessness, specifically recommending the Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act and the Ending Homelessness Act of 2019. Lieu stated he would work with the President on this issue if serious efforts were made to break the cycle of homelessness.
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Land UseWracPlanning & DensityHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports Council File 19-0046, which restricts developer and contractor contributions to Los Angeles City elected officials, with specified clarifications regarding eligible recipients, timing restrictions, covered parties, and enforcement by the City Ethics Commission.
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Community LifeCivic AdvocacyWracHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted two motions regarding the Community Plan Update process: requesting an extension of the three-year timeline to allow adequate public input, and requesting that the Planning Department provide specific demographic and zoning data prior to commencing the update work.
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GovernanceCommunity SupportPotrero CanyonMinutesHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its June 28, 2018 meeting with 13 voting members present, covering topics including upcoming elections, formation of a housing working group, recreation and parks funding opportunities (Measure A, Prop 68, Prop K, and Quimby fees), and homelessness initiatives. The treasurer reported a fund balance of $37,592 as of June 28, 2018, with a net decrease of $622 over the fiscal year.
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GovernanceCommunity SupportPotrero CanyonBylawsElectionsLeadershipLegislationMinutesRecapsWracLand Use ReportsVillage ProjectHomeless Camping
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.
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Public SafetyMinutesMotionsWracHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that the Los Angeles Police Department establish a year-round, budgeted beach patrol as a fixed line item to address homelessness and maintain enforcement continuity along the Los Angeles shoreline. The council reports success with their two-pronged approach combining services and enforcement, with approximately 40 people in interim housing or off the streets and over 30 enrolled in services.