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Land UseMinutesCommercial
The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils, representing 13 neighborhood and community councils, submitted a letter to the Los Angeles Planning and Land Use Management Committee expressing support for specific provisions in a proposed short-term rental ordinance, including annual night caps for hosts, proof of primary residence requirements, and dedicated enforcement funding from transient occupancy tax receipts. The coalition strongly opposed any amendments that would allow individual hosts to exceed caps, permit self-certification of residency, or divert enforcement funds to the General Fund.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion opposing California State Senate Bill 827, which would remove local land use and planning authority within half a mile of high-quality transit, arguing it undermines local democracy and conflicts with existing Los Angeles housing density bonus ordinances. The council called for the bill's withdrawal and requested that the City of Los Angeles vigorously oppose the legislation.
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Land UseLegislationCommercial
This document reports on the status of City File 10-1832, a proposed ordinance allowing Certified Farmers Markets in residential zones. The ordinance has been under consideration since 2010, with the most recent version from September 2017 requiring discretionary permits for farmers markets in R zones while allowing by-right permits in other zones, and includes operating standards for hours, lighting, noise, and signage.
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Land UseLand Use Reports
The PPCC meeting on January 25, 2018 included discussion of SB 827, a proposed state bill that would override local zoning controls near transit hubs to increase housing density. The document presents opposing viewpoints, including a Los Angeles Times editorial supporting housing near transit and a letter from PPCC Chair Christina Spitz opposing SB 827 as an overreach of state power that would preempt local land use controls, with several Westside councils voting to oppose the bill.
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Land UseMinutesCommercial
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the PLUM Committee on April 25, 2011, opposing the creation of a by-right permit process for non-profit farmers' markets in residential zones, citing concerns about weakening long-standing neighborhood protections and requesting sufficient time to review any draft ordinance.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 11, 2018 meeting with voting members present to discuss treasurer reports, cannabis regulations, traffic enforcement, and community issues including support for a formerly homeless resident. The council heard presentations from city officials on cannabis licensing regulations, LAPD traffic enforcement updates, and announcements from government representatives.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonLegislationMinutesLand Use Reports
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 25, 2018, with voting members present to discuss treasurer reports, planning ordinances including short-term rentals and farmers markets, LAPD updates on vehicle crimes and marijuana enforcement, and Palisades Village project updates including construction progress and architectural modifications.
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GovernanceCommunity SupportPotrero CanyonMinutesWrac
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 22, 2018, with voting members present to discuss various community matters including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $41,952.18, updates on local projects such as the Pizzulli development and dog park proposal, and reports from government representatives and organizational liaisons.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 8, 2018, with 15 voting members present. The council discussed local issues including sidewalk vending legislation, housing density mandates, community safety concerns related to recent break-ins, and crime updates from LAPD, and tentatively scheduled a dedicated safety forum meeting for March 6, 2018.
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Land UseStreet FurnitureSignage
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter opposing the Citywide Sign Ordinance as revised on October 5, 2011, outlining twelve major objections including concerns about off-site signs, digital displays, wall signs covering windows, and the grandfathering of 14 sign districts without adequate public hearings or environmental review. The Council requested that the ordinance be remanded to the City Planning Commission for further public workshops and hearings to restore neighborhood protections and ensure consistency with community-specific plans.