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Public SafetyMinutesHomeless Camping
Assemblymember Richard Bloom writes to Mayor Garcetti and Councilmember Bonin expressing support for maintaining the LAPD Palisades Beach Detail, citing its effectiveness in fire prevention and partnership with the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness, which has housed 85 individuals and reduced homelessness by 71% since 2016. Bloom calls for permanent year-round funding for the Beach Detail.
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GovernanceElections
This document lists the 2020 nominees for alternate area and at-large representative positions for the Pacific Palisades Community Council, including one first-position and one second-position nominee for each of eight areas plus at-large positions, along with biographical information about each nominee's background and community involvement.
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Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that Mayor Garcetti and Councilmember Bonin maintain and budget for a year-round LAPD Beach Detail, citing the unit's effectiveness since 2016 in preventing homeless encampments, reducing crime, and supporting the community's homelessness task force efforts.
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GovernanceAgendas
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on October 22, 2020, via Zoom to discuss various agenda items including updates on city motions related to construction, home size caps, and fire safety zones, as well as presentations on transportation improvements and a motion to eliminate the gut-and-amend legislative process.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
Pacific Palisades Community Council requested clarification from Councilmembers Bonin and Ryu regarding CF 1098, which passed with an amendment calling for Planning to analyze standards and zoning regulations that may limit single-family home size. Councilmember Bonin responded confirming that different iterations based on locale and neighborhood character would be considered in the analysis.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on October 8, 2020 via Zoom videoconference with 15 voting members present. The meeting included reports on upcoming motions regarding construction regulations and home size caps, announcements of free flu shots and coastal cleanup efforts, and discussion of a forestry committee matter regarding tree replacement.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes a proposed citywide cap on home size (CF 20-1098), arguing that such a blanket regulation fails to account for the diverse topography, neighborhood character, and local conditions across different communities. The Council advocates instead for tailored zoning regulations that reflect the unique characteristics of individual neighborhoods.
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Land UseMinutesVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Council File 20-1170 regarding construction suspension in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones unless amended to focus on street congestion rather than construction itself. The council proposes specific measures to keep evacuation routes clear during Red Flag and high wind days, including parking restrictions, material handling protocols, and contractor evacuation procedures.
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Public SafetyMinutesWildfire Prevention
The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses support for Council File 20-1213, a motion regarding evacuation routes in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, while urging that residential density in Pacific Palisades be frozen at current levels due to evacuation safety concerns given the area's limited main routes and numerous substandard streets. The Council cites risks demonstrated during recent wildfire events and requests that relevant agencies consider these public safety factors in their reviews and General Plan updates.
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Public SafetyWildfire Prevention
Councilmember Bonin announced that ALERTWildfire camera installation began on October 5 at San Vicente Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, with additional cameras planned for Westridge Trail and Canyonback Trail. The high-definition cameras, part of a university consortium network, will provide firefighters and the public with enhanced situational awareness for fire detection and response.