Documents
Documents
Pacific Palisades Community Council Document Library
Library Search
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Browse all archived Board meeting minutes by date (2001–present).
634 documents
Explore
Council Bylaws & Procedures
Bylaws, Standing Rules, Guiding Principles & Election Procedures.
97 documents
ExploreBrowse all topics
Advanced Filters
2,338 documents, newest first.
-
Environment & Public SpacesPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners adopted a resolution supporting an appeal against a Coastal Development Permit amendment that allowed construction of a large concrete deck and pylons at 15245 De Pauw Street, which the Board determined adversely affects the scenic views of the 46-acre Potrero Canyon Park. The resolution requests the West Los Angeles Planning Commission overturn the Director of Planning's determination, citing the park's primary asset as its scenic quality.
-
Land UseWracPlanning & Density
Chris Spitz requests that California Fire Chiefs Association and LA County Fire Department officials review and oppose SB 50 legislation, arguing that the bill's language regarding exemptions for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) parcels is unclear and that allowing increased residential density in these areas poses public safety risks during wildfire evacuations regardless of fire-resistant construction.
-
GovernanceWrac
This document outlines the administrative tasks and responsibilities of the Pacific Palisades Community Council Secretary, including managing minutes, agendas, email correspondence, website content, social media, and various organizational duties. The tasks are categorized as ongoing or periodic, with asterisks indicating required versus voluntary responsibilities.
-
Land UseWracPlanning & Density
Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Senate Bill 50 as written and requests an amendment to exempt all parcels in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) from the bill's up-zoning mandates, citing public safety concerns regarding evacuation during wildfires in fire-prone communities. The letter argues that the bill's current exemptions are insufficient and ambiguous, and could dangerously increase population density in areas with limited egress routes.
-
GovernanceAgendas
This is the agenda for the Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting held on January 23, 2020, covering items including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, reports from officers and representatives, committee discussions on operations and finances, and announcements regarding fire safety, aircraft noise, and tobacco sales ban positions.
-
Public SafetyAircraft Noise
The Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association provides an update on aircraft noise issues from FAA NextGen flight paths, including a formal request to push flight paths further over the ocean, the City of Los Angeles' lawsuit against the FAA, and recent directives from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives requiring the FAA to improve flight procedures, conduct noise studies, and increase public data availability. The LAX Community Noise Roundtable is analyzing a proposal to modify flight paths to fly higher and further out.
-
Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests urgent assistance from Councilmember Bonin and LAFD Deputy Chief Hogan to oppose Senate Bill 50, which would allow conversion of single-family homes to fourplexes in fire-prone areas, arguing that increased residential density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone would endanger evacuation safety during wildfires. The Council urges city officials to contact the Senate Appropriations Committee before the January 31 deadline to advocate for an exemption for all parcels within fire hazard zones.
-
GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 9, 2020, with voting members present to discuss various community matters including treasurer's report, upcoming guest speakers, dog park funding, evacuation drills, legislation updates on SB 50 and other bills, traffic safety concerns on Sunset Boulevard, and reports from government representatives including LAPD and County Supervisor's office.
-
Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades and Brentwood Community Councils oppose SB50, arguing that the bill lacks adequate exemptions for parcels in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and poses a safety risk due to potential population increases that could impede emergency evacuations in fire-prone hillside areas. The councils request an exemption for all VHFHSZ parcels and raise additional concerns about the bill's lack of affordable housing mandates and protections for urban canopy.
-
Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council board voted nearly unanimously on January 9, 2020 to support a complete ban on sales of flavored tobacco products without exceptions for menthol or hookah, and urged Councilmember Bonin to oppose carve-outs and support the City Attorney's findings on Council File 18-1104.