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Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 2788, arguing that the bill would excessively restrict local government authority to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights of way and on public property, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas like the Coastal Zone. The organization urges the Senate Energy, Utilities & Communications Committee to vote against the bill and requests that Assemblymember Gatto withdraw it.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter of support to the Los Angeles City Council PLUM Committee for approval of the Palisades Village Project, stating that the position reflects community consensus. The letter references prior testimony and submissions to the City Planning Commission regarding the project.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously opposed the proposed Baseline Mansionization/Baseline Hillside Code Amendment on May 26, 2016, stating that the draft fails to account for the unique aspects and character of the community regarding design, grading, and property values for R1 zoned properties. The council urged the City Council and Planning Department to revise the amendment to accommodate Pacific Palisades' particular needs and concerns.
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GovernanceCivic AdvocacyCommunity SupportPotrero CanyonStreet FurnitureAgendasLeadershipLegislationMinutesWracPlanning & DensityVillage Project
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on March 10, 2016, where members approved proposed bylaws amendments regarding election procedures and area boundaries, and voted on three motions related to the Palisades Village Project, including recommendations for specific plan amendments and conditions for public land vacation.
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GovernanceWrac
The Pacific Palisades Community Council passed a motion calling on the City Council to restore the ability to impose land use conditions on Conditional Use Beverage permits to protect public health and safety, reversing a 2012 Department of City Planning policy that eliminated such conditions. The motion argues that other California jurisdictions and the City itself historically used these conditions to mitigate adverse impacts from alcohol sales.
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Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZCell Tower Regulation
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 57, stating the bill would severely restrict local government authority to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities and cell tower siting, and expressing concern that it may curtail environmental review requirements under the California Coastal Act for facilities in coastal zones. The council urges Senator Hueso to vote against the bill.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments to the City Planning Commission regarding the Archer School for Girls project, expressing concerns about potential traffic congestion impacts on Pacific Palisades, particularly regarding overlap with the California Incline replacement project scheduled to begin April 20, 2015. The Council urged that no approval be granted without thorough assessment of cumulative construction impacts and verifiable assurances that negative traffic impacts can be mitigated.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the West Los Angeles Planning Commission regarding a proposed multi-family residential development at 16990-17000 Sunset Boulevard, reiterating its request for a Focused Environmental Impact Report to be prepared prior to issuance of a Coastal Development Permit, with specific focus on soils, hydrology, haul routes, traffic, and storm-drain/sewer access. The council also requested that the Planning Commission apply and enforce all applicable City zoning regulations and Coastal Act provisions.
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Environment & Public SpacesParks & RecreationMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses support for Senate Bill 218, which would end photo enforcement of stop signs by the Mountains Recreation Conservancy Authority (MRCA) within parklands. The council argues that MRCA's legislative exception to the California Vehicle Code is unwarranted and has been abused, citing the placement of photo enforcement machines in Temescal Canyon Gateway Park at intersections with no accident history or significant traffic.
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Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council urges immediate implementation of the parks storage ordinance (LAMC 63.44) and opposes certain proposed amendments to the sidewalks storage ordinance (LAMC 56.11), instead recommending alternative amendments including a 300-foot buffer zone from residences, retention of specific personal item protections, and clarified ADA access language.