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Palisades Fire 2025Policy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion requesting that the City conduct catastrophe modeling studies and develop evacuation plans before issuing rebuild permits for density bonus projects in areas affected by the January 2025 Palisades Fire, citing concerns about public safety and evacuation risks in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The motion also requests that the Governor issue an emergency order to suspend density bonus permits until evacuation compliance measures are completed.
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GovernanceAgendas
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Board meeting agenda for April 9, 2026 includes approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, committee updates on bylaws and land use matters, and two Land Use Committee motions opposing a proposed mixed-use project at 15113 Sunset Blvd. and addressing density mandates and emergency evacuation concerns in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg, Richard Cohen (acting Secretary), Sue Kohl, David - Item 11.1
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 24, 2019, with voting members present to discuss upcoming agenda items including Senate Bill 50, street services, and transportation issues, while also receiving presentations on fire safety lessons from the Woolsey Fire and updates on homelessness and park development in the community.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg, Richard Cohen (acting Secretary), Sue Kohl, David Kaplan, Rick Mills,
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 24, 2019, with voting members present to discuss upcoming agenda items including Senate Bill 50, street services, and transportation issues, and heard presentations on fire safety lessons from the Woolsey Fire and homelessness updates. The council also reported on the Potrero Canyon Park groundbreaking, Highlands Trailhead repairs, and various community concerns.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 24, 2019 meeting with voting members present to approve previous minutes, discuss upcoming agenda items including Senate Bill 50 and street services, and hear presentations on fire safety lessons from the Woolsey Fire and homelessness updates. The council also reported on the Potrero Canyon Park groundbreaking and various community concerns including trail maintenance and zoning code workshops.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Chris Spitz, Maryam Zar, Joanna Spak - Senate Appropriations Committee
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with voting members, alternates, and government representatives in attendance. The meeting included reports on community issues such as vehicle speeding on Sunset Boulevard, upcoming events including a homeless count and park advisory board meeting, and legislative updates on SB 50 and other matters affecting the Palisades.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Chris Spitz, Maryam Zar, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, David Kaplan, Steve Cron,
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with voting members, alternates, and government representatives in attendance. The meeting included reports on community issues such as vehicle speeding on Sunset Boulevard, upcoming events including a homeless count and park advisory board meeting, and legislative updates on SB 50 and other matters affecting the Palisades.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its October 12, 2023 meeting featuring presentations from LAPD West Traffic Officer Blair Gabler on traffic management and gridlock issues, and representatives from My Safe LA on fire safety and wildfire preparedness. The board also approved previous minutes, received a treasurer's report showing a positive balance of $48,683.26, and announced upcoming events including a youth exhibit and holiday gala.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 23, 2023, where members discussed disaster preparedness and evacuation concerns in hillside neighborhoods, reviewed reports on Potrero Canyon Park maintenance and the Lateral trail project, and addressed community issues including illegal grading, tree hazards, and prolonged construction projects.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 9, 2020, with voting members present to discuss various community matters including treasurer's report, upcoming guest speakers, dog park funding, evacuation drills, legislation updates on SB 50 and other bills, traffic safety concerns on Sunset Boulevard, and reports from government representatives including LAPD and County Supervisor's office.