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This is the agenda for the Pacific Palisades Community Council Board meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, which includes approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, government representative updates, and new business items including a high school student perspective on the fire and a project to preserve historic home chimneys. The Board will also consider a motion to retain NORC to conduct a professional survey of community opinion regarding Pacific Palisades reconstruction, with a provisional commitment of $50,000 from donated funds.
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Palisades Fire 2025Immediate Response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order No. 2 on January 21, 2025, directing city crews to implement watershed protection measures ahead of forecasted rain, including installing erosion control barriers, removing fire debris, and diverting contaminated stormwater to prevent hazardous runoff from entering beaches and ocean waters in burn areas.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on March 27, 2025, featuring presentations from LAUSD representatives on school rebuilding and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials on debris removal, along with reports from government representatives and the PPCC Rebuild Committee. FEMA extended the ROE deadline for debris removal from March 31 to April 15 and confirmed coverage for owner-occupied condos and multi-family units.
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Palisades Fire 2025MinutesPolicy & Advocacy
The PPCC Land Use Committee recommended motions to the Board opposing SB 79 (Wiener) for eroding local land use control and lacking fire hazard exemptions, while supporting AB 238 (Harabedian/Irwin) to provide mortgage forbearance for wildfire victims. Both recommendations align with corresponding City Council resolutions for inclusion in the 2025-26 State Legislative Program.
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PPCC Awards Gala Recap
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The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a successful Holiday Dinner and Awards Gala on December 11th at Spruzzo, honoring citizens including Jim Cragg as Citizen of the Year and presenting awards to other community members, with remarks from local elected officials. The document also announces the closure of the 97-year-old Palisadian-Post newspaper and lists upcoming community events scheduled for mid-December 2025.
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Palisades Fire 2025Immediate Response
State Senator Mike McGuire convened a high-level meeting with state and federal officials, local leaders, and agency representatives to coordinate disaster recovery efforts following the Palisades fire, covering debris removal, insurance claims, rebuilding permits, school reconstruction, and hazard mitigation. Key commitments included 100% federal reimbursement for local government cleanup costs, streamlined coastal permits for rebuilding, FEMA assistance programs, and establishment of community meetings and hotlines for affected residents.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announces two weekend events: the Palisades Community Renewal Center grand opening on September 6 and a Town Party with bocce opening on September 7, along with upcoming PPCC meetings scheduled for September 11 and 25, 2025, featuring presentations on library updates, infrastructure projects, bylaws amendments, and community recovery initiatives.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold a board meeting on November 13, 2025, featuring presentations on fire recovery, special commendations for community members, announcements of 2025 awards honorees, and discussion of grants and transit projects. The document also lists upcoming community events in November and December related to recovery and celebration.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on March 13, 2025, featuring a presentation on fire-safe measures from MySafe LA/LA Fire Safe Council, committee reports on rebuilding efforts, and unanimous approval of two motions opposing housing density legislation and requesting enforcement of the Specific Plan. Government representatives provided updates on PCH reopening, debris removal, water restrictions, and a motion calling for building permit fee waivers during the Palisades rebuild.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold a special meeting on January 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm via Zoom to discuss the status of the recent fire and receive information from elected officials including Mayor Karen Bass, Congressman Brad Sherman, and other state and local representatives. The public meeting will include opportunities for attendees to ask questions and comment.