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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held meetings on February 9 and 23, 2023, featuring presentations from Congressman Brad Sherman, LADWP regarding a water main break in Marquez Knolls, and new field representatives from elected officials. The council formed the Potrero Canyon Oversight Committee, reaffirmed support for a dog park, and discussed various community issues including infrastructure, homelessness, and development regulations.
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Minutes January 10, 2023GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on June 8, 2023, where members discussed community planning input, zoning capacity, and RHNA allocation, and approved a motion urging the Planning Department to incorporate neighborhood council feedback into the Community Plan update process with a report-back mechanism. The meeting also included announcements about upcoming community events, reports on infrastructure issues, and recognition of the Pacific Palisades Historical Society's new officers.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
This document is a compilation of Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on planning and density matters from 2023 forward, including letters opposing various state bills (AB 1287, SB 423, SB 4, SB 677, SB 79, SB 9) and addressing local housing and safety concerns. The positions span from April 2023 through September 2025 and include policy statements, letters to state legislators and city officials, and references to related documents on evacuation, fire recovery, and specific planning issues.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a special meeting on October 12, 2023, to discuss the Potrero Canyon pedestrian bridge project ahead of a Board of Public Works vote the following day on the contractor's pre-design phase contract. Board members debated whether to proceed with the project, with concerns raised about insufficient community outreach, environmental review, public safety, and changed conditions since the project's original conception, while others argued the project should advance to allow the contractor's professional outreach and expert consultation process to proceed.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission opposing a proposed development on Tramonto and Revello Drives, citing concerns about excavation on an active landslide site, inadequate road infrastructure, violation of community plan guidelines, and risks to public safety and evacuation routes. The Council requested a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report to address potential impacts on slope stability, nearby homes, and the surrounding community.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on September 28, 2023, where members discussed community safety concerns related to youth crime, reviewed updates on local development projects including the Castellammare area and Ciela Elder Care Center, and voted unanimously to support a public park and skateboard facility at the West L.A. Commons project.
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GovernanceMinutesRecaps
This is an agenda for a Pacific Palisades Community Council board meeting scheduled for August 24, 2023, covering topics including fire hazard insurance, state brush clearance, advisor appointments, and motions regarding Temescal Canyon Road restriping and a proposed hotel project in Bel Air.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on August 24, 2023, featuring presentations on fire hazard insurance from the California Department of Insurance and discussions with California State Parks and LAFD regarding brush clearance on state-owned land in the community. The meeting also included treasurer reports, appointment of new advisors, and discussions on various community issues including the Potrero bridge project, Metro CTN transportation program, and bluff stability concerns.
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Land UsePlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 4 (Wiener) regarding streamlined housing approvals unless amended to include a Coastal Zone exemption and an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety risks from increased density in fire-prone areas. The PPCC Board unanimously passed this position on June 22, 2023.
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GovernanceAgendas
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on June 22, 2023, with agenda items including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, and consideration of a proposed motion opposing SB 4 (Wiener) unless amended to include specific zoning, ownership, and exemption provisions for coastal and fire hazard zones.