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Land UsePlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously opposes SB 79 (Wiener) because it would streamline housing density without exempting Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, thereby increasing public safety risks during wildfire evacuations. The Council supports a Los Angeles City Council resolution to add opposition to SB 79 to the city's 2025-26 State Legislative Program unless the bill is amended to exempt municipalities with state-approved Housing Elements.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests Governor Newsom's veto of SB 79, arguing that the bill's mandate for streamlined dense housing approvals near transit stops poses public safety risks to the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, particularly given the community's recent devastation from the Palisades Fire. The letter notes that the bill lacks an unconditional exemption for the VHFHSZ and has been opposed by numerous local and state elected officials despite passing narrowly in the legislature.
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Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest
Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting applications for the vacant 2nd Alternate Area Three Representative position, with applicants required to submit a statement by July 6, 2025, and must be residents of Area Three who lived there before the Palisades Fire and have returned or intend to return to their principal residence.
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Public SafetyMinutesWildfire Prevention
This letter to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection comments on the April 7, 2025 draft Zone 0 defensible space regulations, arguing that scientific literature does not support complete vegetation elimination in Zone 0 and that healthy, well-maintained vegetation may actually protect structures by intercepting embers and resisting ignition due to high moisture content. The author critiques the regulatory process for lacking adequate scientific input and questions the methodology of recent studies used to support the proposed rules.
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GovernanceAgendas
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announced its April 9th, 2026 Board meeting agenda, which will include announcements of the Nominating Committee, grant recommendations, and Land Use Committee motions regarding a mixed-use project at 15113 Sunset Blvd. and density/evacuation issues. The message also highlighted a successful community Renewal Celebration on March 22nd and a March 26th presentation on utility undergrounding by LADWP representatives.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 79 (Wiener) because it would streamline housing density without exempting Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, creating public safety risks during wildfire evacuations as demonstrated during the January 2025 Palisades Fire. The Council also supports a Los Angeles City Council resolution opposing SB 79 unless amended to exempt municipalities with state-approved housing elements.
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Palisades Fire: SUPPORT Exhibit B version of proposed
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GovernanceCommunity SupportCoastalPotrero CanyonUrban ForestAgendasBylawsElectionsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 10, 2019 meeting with 18 voting members present. The meeting included reports on the successful Awards Gala, appointment of a Wildfire Safety Advisor, upcoming community events, and presentations from USPS officials on mail security.
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Fire Recovery
RecapPalisades Fire 2025Immediate Response
The Pacific Palisades Community Council distributed fire recovery information and resources from local and state officials to help the community cope with devastating fire losses. The council planned to hold a meeting on January 23 at 6pm via Zoom with government officials including U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman, State Senator Ben Allen, State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Mayor Karen Bass, and City Councilwoman Traci Park.
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Palisades Fire 2025Displaced Services
Woodcraft is offering a free restorative weekend retreat for 8th-12th grade students affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires at their Big Bear Valley facility from July 25-27, 2025, featuring outdoor activities, meals, and mental health support. The program is made possible through funding from the Edward A and Ai O Shay Family Foundation.