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Environment & Public Spaces
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety notify building permit applicants in the 90272 zip code about potential CC&Rs restrictions and require structural engineer certification for retaining walls before permit issuance. The statement was recommended to the PPCC board on February 27, 2025.
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GovernanceRecaps
LADWP held a December 11, 2025 community meeting to discuss utility undergrounding efforts in Pacific Palisades, including a 6.5-mile conduit system under construction, plans for Load Block 5 (the Alphabets) as the first residential undergrounding area with a timeline expected in February 2026, and guidance for residents and builders on installing combo panels and underground conduit. LADWP committed to monthly community meetings, pursuing federal and state funding, and opening a new Palisades Inspections and Permitting Support Center in early 2026 to support rebuilding efforts.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a special meeting on February 4 featuring Councilwoman Traci Park, Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff, and Congressman Brad Sherman. Caltrans closed PCH between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace on February 4 due to fire-damaged slopes at risk of mud and debris flow ahead of predicted rains, with resident access maintained via Chautauqua Boulevard.
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GovernanceRecaps
Pacific Palisades Community Council reflects on 2025, documenting its response to a major fire tragedy that occurred in January, including over 120 community bulletins, nearly 24 public meetings, formation of ad hoc committees, and advocacy through 40+ letters and statements to government officials. The organization pledges continued support for community recovery and rebuilding in 2026.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris (4)
Minutes September 26, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with 21 voting members present to discuss organizational matters including a treasurer's report showing a balance of $655,017, approval of a $10,817 grant to the Palisades Village Green Committee, and presentations from County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath regarding the Gladstones redevelopment project and a proposed County Authority for fire services. Committee reports covered awards nominations, community survey updates, and utility undergrounding research.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council is hosting a special meeting on February 4, 2025 via Zoom to discuss the recovery process following recent fires, featuring speakers including Councilwoman Traci Park, Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff, and U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman. The meeting will include presentations on recovery efforts and a question and answer session with no attendance limit.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold its first regularly scheduled meeting of 2025 on January 9, 2025, featuring an introduction of the new CD 11 deputy and updates on community issues including fire safety, flooding, and the Tramonto project appeal. The document also announces several upcoming January events including a Los Angeles Community Wildfire Protection Plan comment deadline, a homeless count volunteer opportunity, and a public board meeting on sidewalk vending regulations.
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Land UseUrban ForestLand Use Reports
This document compiles Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on development projects and land use matters from 2001 to 2025, organized by category including coastal projects, variances/exceptions, and other land use matters. The positions reflect the council's concerns regarding issues such as geologic stability, traffic impacts, environmental effects, and community compatibility, along with their support or opposition to various permit applications and project modifications.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold a special board meeting on May 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm via Zoom to hear from David Barrett of MySafeLA regarding proposed Zone O defensible space regulations and consider a motion to support a PPCC letter on the topic. The email also includes updates on public safety concerns in the burn area, soil remediation classes, and reopened local restaurants.
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Community LifeEvents
Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards, with a deadline of October 17, 2024, and presentation at an Awards Gala on December 11, 2025. The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes long-term volunteer service and recent extraordinary accomplishments benefiting the community, while the Golden Sparkplug Award honors citizens who initiate community action projects.