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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold its first board meeting of 2026 on January 8th via Zoom, featuring remarks from Councilwoman Traci Park, a presentation from Habitat for Humanity, and updates on community events including one-year anniversary observances of the Palisades Fire. The document also lists multiple commemorative events scheduled for January 7-10, 2026, and provides information about inspections and permitting support available at the Unified Utilities Rebuild Operations Center.
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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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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on May 27, 2021 via Zoom, during which members discussed the Bonin motion on homeless housing at state beaches and parks, formed a new Communications Committee, received a treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $39,581.60, and authorized the Executive Committee to retain legal counsel to oppose the use of public beaches and parks for homeless housing.
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Palisades Fire 2025MotionsPolicy & Advocacy
Pacific Palisades Community Council and Pacific Palisades Residents Association request that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee expand the scope of the State Auditor's investigation into the Los Angeles fires to include examination of how California, Los Angeles City, and Los Angeles County deployed federal wildfire prevention and hazard mitigation appropriations between fiscal years 2015-2025. The organizations argue this expanded audit is necessary to understand funding effectiveness and inform future federal disaster recovery appropriations.
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Community LifeEvents
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announced its 2025 awards honorees, recognizing community members for their service and leadership, particularly in response to the Palisades Fire. Awards included Citizen of the Year (Jim Cragg), Golden Sparkplugs (Jessica Rogers and Maryam Zar), Pride of the Palisades (Chuck Hart and Team Palisades), Awesome Advocates (Sue Pascoe and Spencer Pratt), and additional commendations for youth and news coverage.
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Palisades Fire 2025Rebuild & Recovery
National masonry associations are arriving in Pacific Palisades in late May 2025 to salvage seven historically significant chimneys designed by renowned architects for the Palisades Fire Memorial, a public art installation and community gathering place honoring fire survivors. The project, supported by the Pacific Palisades Community Council and other organizations, aims to relocate the chimneys and raise $250,000 for the memorial.
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Palisades Fire 2025MinutesPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on June 12, 2025, requesting that Caltrans delay the I-405 Pavement Rehabilitation Project through the Sepulveda Pass until Pacific Coast Highway is fully reopened and all Palisades fire debris removal is complete, citing concerns about increased traffic congestion during the recovery period.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on September 25, 2025, featuring presentations on wildfire recovery assistance and infrastructure repairs, approving five grants to local organizations, and establishing new committees including one focused on utility undergrounding. The meeting also addressed issues related to fire rebuild permits, proposed state legislation, and upcoming community events.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris - PPCC Communications Committee
Minutes April 23, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed the Bonin motion on homeless housing at state beaches and parks, received a treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $39,581.60, and approved a motion authorizing the Executive Committee to retain legal counsel and raise funds to oppose the use of public beaches and parks for homeless housing. The board also received updates on the Palisades Fire, formation of a Communications Committee, and pending state housing density bills.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Sue Kohl, Steve Cron, Joanna Spa
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where the Chair reported on the Bonin motion regarding homeless housing on state beaches and parks, which passed the City Council on May 26 despite public opposition. The board also discussed upcoming agenda items including a Gladstones redevelopment update, approved a motion to authorize the Executive Committee to retain legal counsel and raise funds to oppose the use of public beaches and parks for homeless housing, and received updates on fire safety, personal delivery devices regulation, and cannabis ordinance revisions.