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Land UseEventsMinutesPlanning & Density
Councilmember Mike Bonin requests that a wildfire study be included in the Housing Element 2021-2029 and Safety Element Updates' Draft Environmental Impact Report, citing concerns about increased vulnerability to wildfires in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and the cumulative impacts of development in wildland urban interface areas. He emphasizes the need for CEQA analysis to address how development in hillside communities may exacerbate wildfire conditions and threaten residents through increased risks of debris flows, landslides, and flooding.
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Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the City Administrative Officer opposing a feasibility study for using Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing the lot's critical importance for wildfire emergency staging and command operations during recent fires in the region. The Council also expressed concern that the feasibility study may have been predetermined before the City Council vote and requested an onsite assessment with relevant stakeholders.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on June 10, 2021 via Zoom with 17 voting members present. The meeting covered topics including a treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $47,606.71, updates on personal delivery device regulations, the Highlands trailhead bathroom situation, and various community concerns from area representatives.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on February 11, 2021, featuring a Public Safety and Disaster Readiness Forum with presentations from LAPD, LAFD, and a wildfire safety advisor on emergency preparedness and fire mitigation. The board also approved a Housing Element Update EIR comment letter addressing wildfire evacuation risks and discussed planned traffic improvements at PCH intersections.
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PPCC Meeting 10/28: Palisades Zoning, Theatre Palisades Mural, 2021 Awards; Agenda; Minutes; More
MinutesGovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announced its October 28, 2021 meeting agenda, which includes reports on zoning in Pacific Palisades, a presentation about a proposed mural at Theatre Palisades honoring a deceased youth program member, and information about 2021 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug award nominations. The document also lists upcoming community events and meetings scheduled through December 2021.
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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on the scope of the Environmental Impact Report for the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update, expressing concerns about potential increased housing density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and requesting that the EIR analyze impacts on emergency evacuation, wildfire risk, and scenic resources. The Council disagreed with several findings of less than significant impact in the Initial Study, particularly regarding hazards, wildfire, and aesthetics.
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Environment & Public SpacesCoastalMinutesMotionsWrac
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair writes to city and state officials regarding the deteriorated condition of the Highlands Trailhead bathrooms, which are permanently closed due to clogged toilets, graffiti, and surrounding trash, and requests action to either clean and restore the facilities or compel the East Coast-based owner to do so. The letter emphasizes the health and safety hazards posed by the situation, particularly given the area's proximity to housing and forest in a high fire zone.
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10/28 Meeting Recap -- Palisades Zoning, Mural, Redistricting, Awards Nominations Due 10/31, More
Election NoticeGovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a public board meeting on October 28, 2021, covering topics including residential zoning updates, a proposed mural at Theatre Palisades to honor Molly Steinsapir, the anti-camping ordinance, state redistricting concerns that would split the Palisades, and reminders that awards nominations are due by October 31.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Sue Kohl, Steve Cron, Joanna - Item 8.5.1
Minutes May 29, 2021GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with voting members present to discuss various community issues including personal delivery devices regulation, housing density bills, Highlands trailhead bathrooms, and updates from government representatives. The council approved previous meeting minutes, received a treasurer's report showing a cash balance of $47,606.71, and heard presentations on proposed PDD regulations that would limit devices to 75 per neighborhood with mandatory insurance and early community consultation requirements.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter on May 16, 2021 to all City Councilmembers opposing Councilmember Bonin's motion to study using Will Rogers State Beach parking lot and other sites in CD 11 for homeless housing, citing concerns about public safety in light of the ongoing Palisades Fire.