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Land UseMinutesVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Council File 20-1170 regarding construction suspension in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones unless amended to focus on street congestion rather than construction itself. The council proposes specific measures to keep evacuation routes clear during Red Flag and high wind days, including parking restrictions, material handling protocols, and contractor evacuation procedures.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes housing density bills SB 902 and SB 1120 scheduled for hearing on August 18, arguing that increased density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone poses serious public safety risks during wildfire evacuations due to limited ingress and egress routes. The council urges the Assembly Local Government Committee to decline moving these bills forward unless they are amended to include an unconditional exemption for all parcels within the VHFHSZ.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes housing density bills SB 902, 1120, and 1385 before the California Assembly Local Government Committee, citing public safety concerns in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and requesting an unconditional exemption for all parcels in such areas. The council argues that increased density would compromise emergency vehicle access and resident evacuation routes during mandatory wildfire evacuations in their community.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Kaplan, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis Toppel, Steve Cron, David Pet
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 27, 2020, with voting members present to discuss various community matters including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $42,182.44, upcoming presentations on LAPD leadership and water rates, and several local projects including the Potrero Canyon park naming resolution, sidewalk repair program, and a development proposal at 1270 N. Marinette Road. The council also received updates on crime statistics, bluff stabilization work on Asilomar, and an upcoming wildfire evacuation drill scheduled for June 13, 2020.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Steve Cron, Haldis Topp
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where Vice-Chair David Card was unanimously approved as the new Chair following the resignation of George Wolfberg. The meeting included reports on Potrero Canyon Park development, planned fire evacuation drills, and legislative advocacy regarding SB 50 and fire hazard zoning exemptions.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 13, 2020, where members approved David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, discussed upcoming guest speakers and presentations, reviewed the council's finances showing a balance of $42,107.44, and received updates on fire evacuation drill planning, Potrero Canyon rim development, and crime statistics for the West Los Angeles area.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its February 13, 2020 meeting with 17 voting members present. Key actions included approving David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, appointing Cindy Kirven as Palisades Forestry Committee Chair, planning a May fire evacuation drill for hillside areas, and receiving updates on legislation, police matters, and a successful appeal against a canyon rim deck development.
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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.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, David Kaplan, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis To
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 13, 2020, where members approved David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, appointed new committee leadership including Cindy Kirven as Palisades Forestry Committee Chair, and discussed upcoming initiatives including a May fire evacuation drill, Potrero Canyon rim development appeal results, and crime statistics showing decreases across West Los Angeles.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Steve - Item 8.1.1
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where Vice-Chair David Card was unanimously approved as the new Chair following the resignation of George Wolfberg. The meeting included reports on Potrero Canyon Park development, planned fire evacuation drills, and legislative advocacy regarding SB 50 and fire hazard zoning exemptions.