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Environment & Public SpacesPotrero Canyon
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee sent a letter to city officials requesting written answers to 13 questions regarding the George Wolfberg Park project at Potrero Canyon, including questions about the planned closure of the south/PCH entrance, the lateral trail status, California Coastal Commission approval, and public support for proposed changes.
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Land UseLand Use Reports
The PPCC Land Use Committee examined the 16796 Marquez Ave. construction project and found it complies with applicable zoning regulations allowing 45-foot heights in R1-1 non-hillside Coastal Zone areas, while recommending the PPCC consider supporting stricter development standards through Councilmember Bonin's motion to extend the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance to these areas.
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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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**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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GovernanceCoastalPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its August 22, 2019 meeting with voting members present to discuss community matters including treasurer's report, upcoming events, appointments of new officers, and reports from government representatives and organizational leaders. Key items included the appointment of Cathi Ruddy as Emergency Preparedness Officer, updates on the Highlands trailhead situation, Chamber of Commerce events, and information on census preparation and LA Fleet Week.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its May 23, 2019 meeting with 17 voting members present. The meeting covered officer nominations, reports on dockless scooter regulation efforts, SB 50 opposition, a concerning change in enrollment policy at Canyon Charter Elementary School affecting Polo Fields residents, and the appointment of a third youth advisor.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
Senate Bill 50 proposes legislation to add Chapter 4.35 to the California Government Code, establishing an equitable communities incentive program that requires local governments to grant density bonuses and other concessions to residential developments meeting specified criteria, including being job-rich or transit-rich housing projects and including affordable housing units. The bill applies to all cities, including charter cities, and includes provisions addressing displacement concerns in sensitive communities.
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Governance
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to City Councilman Mike Bonin regarding Short Term Rental regulations, requesting more stringent rules including expanded notice requirements of 250-500 feet to affected properties and a complaint mechanism before granting extensions beyond the 120-day cap.
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GovernanceCommunity SupportPotrero CanyonElectionsMinutesRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its April 12, 2018 meeting with 16 voting members present. The meeting covered treasurer's report showing financial challenges due to declining membership contributions, committee appointments, recognition of Palisades High School Ambassadors, and detailed reports on transportation and infrastructure projects including PCH improvements, bus turnaround planning, and Potrero Canyon Park construction.