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Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZTraffic Safety
The Pacific Palisades Community Council writes to Councilwoman Traci Park regarding hillside construction safety and landslide stabilization in the district, proposing guidelines for development in landslide-prone areas and requesting implementation of haul route permit restrictions, stronger compliance penalties, and possible designation of hillside construction districts to mitigate traffic and safety hazards from large-scale construction projects.
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Community LifeAwards & HeritageMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a congratulatory letter to Senator Ben Allen on the birth of his daughter, Ena, wishing health and happiness for his growing family.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Councilwoman Traci Park on May 28, 2024, regarding the Tramonto Slide, a longslide in the Castellammare neighborhood that has recently slipped onto Pacific Coast Highway and closed a traffic lane. The Council supports an appeal for a full Environmental Impact Report instead of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed development and calls on the City to prioritize stabilizing the slide to protect public safety.
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Environment & Public SpacesPotrero CanyonMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council formally requests that the City halt the use of Cheetah Pro herbicide at George Wolfberg Park in Potrero Canyon, citing concerns about ignored health warnings, inappropriate application methods, environmental risks to the aquatic ecosystem and habitat restoration corridor, and potential harm to community safety and native plants. The Council asks for confirmation that the herbicide will not be used again at this location pending a collective decision on its permissible use.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council urges strict application of Zoning Information Bulletin No. 2422 and Coastal Act provisions to a proposed development at 351 N. Alma Real Drive, requesting that any rim construction overlooking Potrero Canyon be sufficiently set back to protect natural landforms and views from the park.
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Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMotions
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports Council File 24-0055, which requests improved enforcement of Los Angeles's existing ban on gas-powered leaf blowers within 500 feet of residences, along with educational outreach and information about available rebate programs. The Council notes that despite community advocacy and past efforts to promote electric alternatives, illegal use of gas-powered leaf blowers and inadequate enforcement remain ongoing concerns.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the Department of City Planning's proposed changes to construction noise thresholds, arguing the proposal violates CEQA requirements, lacks substantial evidence, contradicts the City's General Plan Noise Element, and would disproportionately harm residents in quiet residential areas and those who work night shifts or from home. The Council contends the proposal fails to demonstrate that weakening noise protections will result in additional affordable housing construction.
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Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZWildfire Prevention
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that Councilwoman Traci Park implement measures to address public safety hazards caused by hillside construction activities, including roadway blockages that impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The letter proposes specific restrictions on haul route permits, stronger compliance requirements, and enhanced complaint mechanisms to mitigate construction-related dangers in hillside neighborhoods.
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Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports CF 23-0914, which proposes a citywide program to designate streets for RV and oversized vehicle parking with access to services while restricting such parking in residential areas and commercial corridors. The Council urges the Housing & Homelessness Committee and Transportation Committee to consider and pass the motion for recommendation to the full City Council.