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Palisades Fire 2025MinutesPolicy & Advocacy
NORC, affiliated with the University of Chicago, is recommended to conduct a comprehensive research study to understand Pacific Palisades residents' preferences and options for post-fire recovery. The three-phase project includes focus groups, a 50-question online survey, and follow-up analysis with a repeat survey in three to six months to track changing perspectives.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard G. Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, David Kaplan, Steve Cron, Rick
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with Vice-Chair David Card presiding, during which the board approved previous minutes, heard reports from various officers and government representatives, and discussed upcoming community events including an urban forestry policy presentation and a visit from LA Board of Public Works Commission President Kevin James.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Karen Ridgley, Sue - Item 11.3
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
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 local government matters, and heard a presentation on a proposed solar-powered microgrid project. The council also nominated candidates for the 2021-2022 officer positions.
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GovernanceWrac
The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils submitted a letter to Los Angeles city officials supporting Council File 24-1128, which calls for a report on abandoned and incomplete construction sites that pose public health and safety risks. Eight of the alliance's 14 member councils, including Pacific Palisades Community Council, have passed motions supporting this initiative.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on October 9, 2025, featuring presentations from Supervisor Lindsey Horvath on the Gladstone's redevelopment project and coastal permit approval, and from Team Palisades representatives on recovery resources. The Board approved a grant for a Hydration Station at Village Green and received committee reports on community survey methodology, awards nominations, and utility undergrounding research.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Andrew Wolfberg, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Barbara - Item was
Minutes February 16, 2018GovernancePotrero 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 Kaplan, Rick Mills,
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, and heard presentations on fire safety lessons from the Woolsey Fire and homelessness updates. The council also reported on the Potrero Canyon Park groundbreaking, Highlands Trailhead repairs, and various community concerns.
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Public SafetyUrban ForestTraffic Safety
A sidewalk vending operation on Alma Real Drive near the Palisades Branch Library prompted concerns from residents and library staff regarding permits, health compliance, fire hazards, and proximity to nearby schools. The document outlines current regulations restricting vending within 500 feet of schools, PPCC's historical opposition to sidewalk vending legalization, and an ongoing lawsuit challenging the City's vending ordinance and distance restrictions.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a reminder to RSVP for their Holiday Dinner & Awards Celebration on December 12th and listed upcoming community events for November and December 2024, including a Thanksgiving service, turkey trot, American Legion fundraiser, and LAPD toy drive.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Sue - Item 9.3
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
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.