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Community LifeEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Los Angeles City Council and the City Administrative Officer opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing safety concerns after a homeless individual was struck by a vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway near the proposed site. The council argues that the location is infeasible due to documented dangers to homeless individuals, particularly those with mental health or addiction issues.
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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracTraffic & Transportation
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a comment on the Notice of Preparation for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Express Lanes Project, requesting that Metro evaluate potential traffic effects on Sunset Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway, which are critical evacuation and emergency response routes for the community. The request was made to ensure public safety assessment given Pacific Palisades' location in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone with limited ingress and egress routes.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat - Item 11.2
Minutes January 30, 2021GovernancePotrero 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 SafetyWracHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee supports City Council Resolution CF 21-0929 to designate public schools as sensitive sites where homeless encampments can be banned within a 500-foot radius under the anti-camping ordinance, and proposes that Councilmember Bonin bring a similar resolution to designate Pacific Palisades schools, day care centers, parks, and libraries as sensitive sites.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Karen Ridgley, Sue Kohl, Matt Qu
Minutes April 23, 2021GovernanceMinutes
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 LADWP site inspections, and heard nominations for the 2021-2022 officer slate including David Card for Chair, David Kaplan for Vice-Chair, Richard Cohen for Treasurer, and Chris Spitz for Secretary. The meeting also included reports on local safety incidents, legislation monitoring, and a presentation on a proposed solar-powered microgrid project.
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Community LifeEventsMinutes
Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Mayor Garcetti on September 2, 2021, expressing concerns that Senate Bills 9 and 10 lack adequate exemptions for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which could compromise evacuation routes and public safety during wildfires. The council urges the mayor to request that Governor Newsom veto the bills or require an unconditional exemption for high fire hazard areas.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Haldis Toppel, Jenny Li, John Padden
Minutes November 2, 2021GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed the 2021 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards nominations, objected unanimously to proposed state redistricting plans that would split Pacific Palisades into separate Congressional and Assembly districts, and received updates on housing elements, library reopening, crime statistics, and street repaving projects. Government representatives provided information on enforcement efforts related to homelessness, vehicle dwelling ordinances, and upcoming community programs.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Haldis Toppel, Jenny Li, John Padden
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed the 2021 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards nominations, expressed unanimous opposition to proposed state redistricting plans that would split Pacific Palisades into separate Congressional and Assembly districts, and received updates on housing policy, library reopening, crime statistics, and street repaving projects. The council also addressed concerns about homelessness and encampments, with LAPD and city officials emphasizing outreach efforts while preparing for enforcement as circumstances warrant.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Sue Kohl, Karen Rid
Minutes June 25, 2021GovernanceMinutes
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.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a public board meeting on January 28, 2021, featuring presentations on COVID-19 vaccinations and county distribution processes, and passing motions to oppose housing density bills SB 9 and SB 10. The meeting recap also included updates on the Riviera Country Club maintenance gate issue, Potrero Canyon Park development, and various community events and information.