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Last Day to Vote, Surveys, RV Dwelling/Encampment
Election NoticeGovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announced the final day of voting for its Area and At-large Representative election, reminded residents of survey deadlines for pedestrian trails and sidewalk assessment, and reported on community opposition to AB 1082 regarding RV dwelling regulation and a recent encampment cleanup on Via Bluffs that included removal of an active fire pit.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Jenny Li, Karen R
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed the Riviera Country Club Longworth maintenance gate issue, the naming of Potrero Canyon Park after George Wolfberg, and various community updates including water pressure concerns in Area 5 and the Housing Element update process. The council also paid tribute to deceased members Harry Sondheim and Dick Wulliger.
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Public SafetyWildfire Prevention
The City of Los Angeles Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a strategic document that consolidates wildfire mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery information from multiple city departments into a comprehensive guide for government officials, businesses, and residents. The plan addresses Los Angeles's extreme wildfire risk through fuel reduction, building code improvements, emergency response protocols, and community engagement, with a printed version expected by early 2025 and an interactive online version launching in summer 2025.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on March 28, 2024, via Zoom to discuss officer elections scheduled for June 2024, park security concerns including mobile security trailers and weekend foot patrols, infrastructure projects such as bluff stabilization and the Potrero Canyon bridge, and various community issues including traffic and geologic hazards.
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Palisades Fire 2025Immediate Response
LAPD Sergeant Scott Alpert addresses Pacific Palisades residents regarding the ongoing fire response, clarifying that LAPD is not withdrawing from the area and that checkpoint reductions reflect the minimization of evacuation zones rather than abandonment. He explains that resources are being strategically adjusted as the fire becomes 96 percent contained and recovery efforts shift to damage assessment and hazardous debris removal.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg,David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Steve C
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on October 24, 2019, where members approved previous minutes, heard reports on the Veterans Garden approval, park improvements, dog park funding, and wildfire response efforts, and unanimously elected Quentin Fleming as 2nd Alternate At-large Representative. The meeting also included discussion of a Calvary Christian School application for plan approval and coastal development permits.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announces several upcoming events and initiatives including a NORC community survey for residents, 2025 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Award nominations with an October 17 deadline, a United Policy Holders Workshop on October 5, a Palisades Recreation Center Rebuild meeting on October 7, and Lowe Family YMCA events in October at Simon Meadow.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Maryam Zar, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Barbara Kohn, Barbara (2)
Minutes February 16, 2018GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a public board meeting on October 22, 2015, where members discussed various community issues including the Caruso Affiliated Village project, sign ordinance revisions, short-term rentals, and received a presentation from California State Assemblymember Richard Bloom on state budget, healthcare, transportation, and climate change initiatives.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on August 11, 2022, featuring a candidates forum for eight area representatives and one at-large representative, with electronic voting scheduled for August 19 through September 2. The meeting also included reports on fire safety, library matters regarding camping ordinances, and announcements of new committee appointments and upcoming community events.
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WRAC Letter SB10 SenateR1
LetterGovernanceWrac
The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils, representing 14 neighborhood and community councils including Pacific Palisades Community Council, submitted a letter opposing Senate Bill 10, citing concerns that the bill violates the California Constitution and local control, compromises public safety in fire hazard zones, and fails to require affordable housing. The alliance urged a no vote on the bill and supported a Los Angeles City Council resolution opposing it.