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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council provided recovery updates including LAPD guidance on property access, debris removal procedures through the Army Corps of Engineers, and contractor requirements for the fire-affected area. Upcoming virtual town halls were announced for January 31 on wildfire health protection and February 5 on debris removal.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a 2023 Holiday Dinner & Awards Gala at The Draycott where multiple community members were honored for their contributions, including Citizen of the Year Cindy Kirven, Laura Schneider for library revival, the Palisades PRIDE board, Sara Marti for community outreach, and John Dwight and Steve Corn for beautification efforts. The document also includes a crime report noting a 5% increase in burglaries in the area and information about PPCC's wine fundraiser.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg (acting Chair), Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz [acting - Item 10.2
Minutes February 11, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on May 10, 2018, with 16 voting members present to discuss various local issues including Quimby park funds, the Riviera Country Club/Longworth Gate situation, short-term rental ordinances, and homeless housing initiatives. The council also received updates on Palisades Drive asphalt work, the trailhead facility at the top of the Highlands, and upcoming officer elections scheduled for June 14, 2018.
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Land UseUrban ForestPlanning & Density
This document outlines the Pacific Palisades Community Council's proposed motion to oppose California Senate Bill 423 (Wiener) unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The bill would expand streamlined housing approvals by eliminating the Coastal Development Permit process for qualifying multifamily projects in coastal areas and lacks clear protections for fire hazard zones, raising concerns about public safety and environmental review in Pacific Palisades.
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GovernanceRecaps
Pacific Palisades Community Council provided information about rain and debris flow preparation following the wildfire, announced a debris removal townhall on January 26, and notified residents that Zone 0767-L south of Sunset Boulevard is now open for repopulation with escort services available from 10am-5pm.
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Land UseWracDevelopment Projects
The Berggruen Institute, a think tank founded by billionaire Nicholas Berggruen, proposes to construct a campus on 447 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains in Brentwood, claiming exemption from restrictive zoning as an educational institution, but the project faces opposition from Mountaingate homeowners and MOSMA over zoning classification, environmental impacts, and fire risk. The Pacific Palisades Community Council determined not to agendize the matter at this time, citing that the project is outside PPCC's jurisdiction, is in early review stages, and impacts to the Palisades are unknown or remote.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Maryam Zar, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Barbara Kohn, Sarah Conner,
Minutes February 11, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 11, 2016, covering topics including treasurer's report showing $39,067 in account balances, updates on short-term rentals, aircraft noise, the proposed Village Starbucks conditional use permit, and bylaws amendments regarding election procedures and area representative boundaries. The council also received reports from governmental representatives and discussed various community issues including Sunset Boulevard traffic solutions, homeless count efforts, and above-ground facilities ordinance revisions.
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Land UseUrban ForestLand Use Reports
This document lists discussion and action items addressed by the Pacific Palisades Community Council during Chris Spitz's term as president from July 2014 to June 2016, covering topics including land use projects, public safety, local ordinances, and community organizations.
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Public SafetyHomeless Camping
This document is a glossary of terms related to homelessness compiled by the Pacific Palisades Community Council, defining key concepts such as homelessness, affordable housing, shelter programs, and relevant policies and organizations involved in addressing housing insecurity in Los Angeles.
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Public SafetyUrban ForestHomeless Camping
This document is a glossary of terms related to homelessness compiled by the Pacific Palisades Community Council, defining key concepts such as homelessness, affordable housing, shelter programs, and relevant policies like Housing First and the Inside Safe Program. It includes explanations of organizations, court systems, and services involved in addressing homelessness in Los Angeles.