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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council's Executive Committee submitted a report on WRSB developments and infeasibility findings, comments on the City's Draft Housing Element Update, and requests for the Governor's veto of SB 9 and 10, which would eliminate single-family zoning without requiring affordable housing or providing exemptions for fire zones.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Karen Ridgley, Hald
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where voting members approved the reappointment of legal and youth advisors, received updates on George Wolfberg Park landscaping and a $11 million state-funded pedestrian bridge project, and heard reports from government representatives including Senator Ben Allen on state budget allocations for COVID relief, homelessness, and coastal community projects.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Sue Kohl, Steve - Item 8.1.1
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where the Treasurer reported a current balance of $53,137.08 with $20,410 in beach protection donations, and the Board approved Jackson Walter as a Youth Advisor and discussed ongoing opposition to a proposed homeless housing project on Will Rogers State Beach parking lots.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Sue Koh
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members approved a $200 advertisement in a Pacific Palisades Centennial publication and unanimously supported sponsoring the planting of up to 100 trees to honor the community's 100-year anniversary. The council also discussed redistricting efforts, zoning regulations for coastal areas, and received updates on community events including a Centennial celebration scheduled for January 15, 2022.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a public board meeting on August 12, 2021, where it celebrated the City Administrative Officer's finding that Will Rogers State Beach is infeasible for homeless housing, approved a Community Interest Statement on redistricting to keep the Palisades with Westside communities, and passed motions supporting improved EV charging station signage and a Metro transit station on the UCLA campus.
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Public SafetyHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes proposals to use public beach parking lots at Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler Beach for homeless housing, arguing that such use would impede public beach access protected under the Coastal Act and contradict the county's stated commitment to preserving recreational resources for all citizens. The council urges Supervisor Kuehl to publicly reject the City of Los Angeles proposal and instead identify alternative government-owned locations for homeless housing.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Jenny Li, Karen R
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsPotrero 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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WRAC Letter SB10 SenateR1
LetterGovernanceWrac
The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils, representing 14 neighborhood and community councils including Pacific Palisades Community Council, submitted a letter opposing Senate Bill 10, citing concerns that the bill violates the California Constitution and local control, compromises public safety in fire hazard zones, and fails to require affordable housing. The alliance urged a no vote on the bill and supported a Los Angeles City Council resolution opposing it.
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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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**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.