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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on February 14, 2019, to oppose Senate Bill 50 and urges Councilmember Bonin to introduce a resolution opposing the bill and similar legislation that restricts local land use control.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion on February 14, 2019, opposing California Senate Bill 50, arguing that the legislation would undermine local community planning authority, increase housing financialization and inequality, and violate democratic processes by removing land use decisions from local control. The council urged city councilmembers to introduce a resolution opposing the bill.
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GovernanceBylaws
The PPCC Bylaws Committee reported in February 2019 on proposed revisions to clarify the organization's governance, including changes to the ex officio status of the Chair and Legal Advisor, procedures for the Nominating Committee, and candidates' forum and election procedures. The proposed amendments were scheduled for introduction at the February 14, 2019 meeting and voting at the February 28, 2019 meeting, requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 14, 2019, with voting members present to discuss upcoming meetings, treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $41,684.71, community concerns about fire safety and historic preservation, and announcements regarding a zoning code workshop, youth advisor recruitment, and various organizational activities.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonAgendasBylawsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its February 28, 2019 meeting with 19 voting members present. The meeting included reports on the council's finances showing a bank balance of $42,430.58, approval of a youth advisor, discussion of street tree policy, fire safety planning, vehicle theft prevention, and updates from various government representatives on topics including housing, transit, and environmental initiatives.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council proposes a motion opposing California Senate Bill 50, arguing that the legislation would undermine local community planning authority, increase housing financialization and inequality, and violate local democracy principles by imposing state-mandated development criteria without adequate fiscal analysis or public input.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
Senate Bill 50 proposes legislation to add Chapter 4.35 to the California Government Code, establishing an equitable communities incentive program that requires local governments to grant density bonuses and other concessions to residential developments meeting specified criteria, including being job-rich or transit-rich housing projects and including affordable housing units. The bill applies to all cities, including charter cities, and includes provisions addressing displacement concerns in sensitive communities.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
This document presents talking points opposing SB 50 Chapter 4.35 (Equitable Communities Incentives), arguing that the bill would undermine local planning authority by shifting land use decisions to the state level, eliminate community participation in zoning decisions, and create opportunities for speculative real estate activity. The opposition emphasizes concerns about overriding local community plans, removing density bonus limitations, and reducing transparency in government decision-making.
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GovernanceWrac
This report covers WRAC-LUPC meeting updates and ordinances tracked by PPCC, including recently passed home-sharing and sidewalk vending ordinances, pending planning measures like the Restaurant Beverage Program and Re:code LA zoning revisions, and opposition to Senate Bill 50 which would restrict local land use control. PPCC is organizing an educational workshop on March 30, 2019 to help communities navigate the new zoning code.
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Public SafetySubstance Regulation
The Department of City Planning proposes an ordinance to streamline the process for sit-down restaurants to obtain alcoholic beverage service permits, reducing processing time from six months to an expedited timeline and lowering costs from approximately $12,500. The program establishes 34 standards for participating restaurants, including operational hour limits, surveillance requirements, and community notification protocols, while excluding bars, nightclubs, and other non-restaurant establishments.