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GovernanceUrban ForestLeadership
This document outlines important matters addressed by the Pacific Palisades Community Council from 1973 to present, covering public safety, homelessness, community character, parks and recreation, zoning and land use, and other singular issues. The list was prepared for the PPCC's 50th Anniversary Celebration and documents the council's advocacy positions and community initiatives across multiple decades.
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GovernanceAgendas
This is an agenda for a Pacific Palisades Community Council board meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023, covering items including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, updates on community issues such as Castellammare development and public safety concerns, committee reports, and a motion to support a public park and skateboard facility at West LA Commons.
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Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest
This report from the PPCC At-Large Representative covers three policy matters: SB 423, a state housing density bill that would streamline permitting for residential projects with exemptions for areas without local coastal programs; the Grants Pass case, a U.S. Supreme Court appeal regarding local government regulation of homeless camping for which PPCC submitted a supporting letter; and the Metro TCN program, which the City Planning Commission approved to allow digital billboards throughout Los Angeles despite PPCC opposition.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on August 24, 2023, featuring presentations on fire hazard insurance from the California Department of Insurance and discussions with California State Parks and LAFD regarding brush clearance on state-owned land in the community. The meeting also included treasurer reports, appointment of new advisors, and discussions on various community issues including the Potrero bridge project, Metro CTN transportation program, and bluff stability concerns.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously on June 7, 2023, to oppose SB 423 unless amended to retain the current coastal zone exclusion from ministerial approval requirements, citing concerns that removing the exclusion could result in significant detrimental impacts to coastal resources including public access, sensitive habitats, and coastal hazards while providing only nominal affordable housing benefits.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Board met on May 11, 2023, with 50 attendees to discuss three main issues: the Castellamare mega-homes development project on a hillside with concerns about stability and scale, state housing laws limiting local zoning restrictions, and coastal access projects for Potrero Canyon Park including a trail and bridge in predesign phases. Board members and community members raised questions and concerns about environmental review requirements, community support for the bridge project, and funding mechanisms for the park improvements.
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Environment & Public SpacesCoastalPotrero Canyon
The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering issued a Task Order Solicitation for consulting services to prepare Project Approval and Environmental Documents for the Potrero Canyon Pacific Coast Highway Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project, which would construct a 200-foot pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Potrero Canyon Park to Will Rogers State Beach. The solicitation outlined six primary tasks including project management, stakeholder coordination, environmental compliance, and conceptual architectural design, with a 12-month project schedule and proposals due May 31, 2023.
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GovernanceCoastalPotrero CanyonAgendasBylawsElectionsLeadershipLegislationMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on May 11, 2023, where Jeff Khau from Councilmember Traci Park's office discussed three main issues: the Castellammare mega-homes development project and hillside stability concerns, out-of-scale homes in coastal R1 areas and state housing laws, and updates on Potrero Canyon Park's trail and bridge projects. The meeting included extensive discussion and questions from board members regarding the Castellammare project's environmental impact report, community support for the bridge project, and funding mechanisms for the coastal access improvements.
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GovernanceBylaws
The Palisades Americanism Parade Association submitted an application to become a Member Organization of the Pacific Palisades Community Council, providing organizational certification and documentation of its tax-exempt status. PAPA has organized the annual July 4th parade and community celebration in Pacific Palisades since 1967, with over 120 volunteers participating and annual expenses exceeding $150,000 funded through sponsors, donors, and community contributions.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on March 23, 2023, featuring presentations from LADOT officials on parking enforcement, traffic management, and transportation services, along with board discussions on infrastructure improvements, the Honorary Mayor tradition, and community initiatives including Potrero Canyon Park development and a proposed dog park.