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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a virtual meeting on September 24, 2020, where members approved previous minutes, received a treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $38,781.58, and discussed various matters including the cancellation of the December 2020 Awards event due to pandemic conditions, state housing bills, and updates from government representatives on fire preparedness and community issues.
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Public SafetyMinutesMotionsWracCrime & Enforcement
The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to Councilmember Mike Bonin on June 5, 2020, requesting continued protection of local LAPD and LAFD resources, citing the community's geographic isolation in a high fire hazard zone and reliance on these services for public safety.
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REMINDER: Candidates Forum 8/27; Other News (USPS, Virus, Fire, Housing Bills, Homelessness)
Election NoticeGovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council is holding a candidates forum on August 27 to meet candidates for Area and At-large Representative positions, with online voting scheduled for September 4-18. The document also covers updates on USPS delivery issues, COVID-19, wildfire prevention, housing density legislation affecting fire zones, and an upcoming community meeting on homeless youth on September 21.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a virtual board meeting on July 9, 2020, where members ratified Executive Committee actions, approved upcoming election procedures, heard a Treasurer's report showing a nearly break-even year with $39,910.07 in cash reserves, and received updates on local issues including illegal fireworks, a development project at 17346 Sunset Boulevard, and housing density legislation.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting via Zoom on September 24, 2020, where members approved previous minutes, discussed state housing bills, canceled the December Awards event due to pandemic conditions, and received reports from government representatives on fire preparedness, storm basin cleanup, and budget cuts to parking meter revenue funds.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its February 13, 2020 meeting with 17 voting members present. Key actions included approving David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, appointing Cindy Kirven as Palisades Forestry Committee Chair, planning a May fire evacuation drill for hillside areas, and receiving updates on legislation, police matters, and a successful appeal against a canyon rim deck development.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 13, 2020, where members approved David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, discussed upcoming guest speakers and presentations, reviewed the council's finances showing a balance of $42,107.44, and received updates on fire evacuation drill planning, Potrero Canyon rim development, and crime statistics for the West Los Angeles area.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Kaplan, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis Toppel, Steve Cron, David Pet
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 27, 2020, with voting members present to discuss various community matters including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $42,182.44, upcoming presentations on LAPD leadership and water rates, and several local projects including the Potrero Canyon park naming resolution, sidewalk repair program, and a development proposal at 1270 N. Marinette Road. The council also received updates on crime statistics, bluff stabilization work on Asilomar, and an upcoming wildfire evacuation drill scheduled for June 13, 2020.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on a motion to expand the Hillside Construction Regulation District/Pilot Program, supporting a halt on construction grading and hauling during windy and Red Flag Days as determined by LAFD, and supporting further review and study to determine whether the program should be expanded to their community. The Council noted insufficient time for detailed review and indicated their position may be supplemented after full Board review.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 23, 2020 meeting with Vice-Chair David Card presiding, during which Chair George Wolfberg's resignation was announced and David Card was unanimously approved as the new Chair. The meeting included reports on Potrero Canyon Park development, planned fire evacuation drills, and advocacy efforts regarding SB 50 legislation concerning fire hazard zones.