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Environment & Public SpacesCoastalPotrero Canyon
The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering issued a Task Order Solicitation for consulting services to prepare Project Approval and Environmental Documents for the Potrero Canyon Pacific Coast Highway Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project, which would construct a 200-foot pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Potrero Canyon Park to Will Rogers State Beach. The solicitation outlined six primary tasks including project management, stakeholder coordination, environmental compliance, and conceptual architectural design, with a 12-month project schedule and proposals due May 31, 2023.
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Environment & Public SpacesPotrero Canyon
This May 2023 document provides updates on two Potrero Canyon projects: the Lateral Trail Project, which has secured $1.15 million in federal earmarks and $3.4 million in city funding with an estimated completion date of 2027, and the Pedestrian Bridge Overcrossing Project, which has received $11 million in funding with an estimated completion date of 2029/2030. The document also includes historical context from a May 2004 PPCC meeting regarding Potrero Canyon development concerns and community positions on property sales and park planning.
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Environment & Public SpacesParks & RecreationPotrero Canyon
LA Fire met with the Pacific Palisades Community Council on March 7, 2023 to discuss brush clearance requirements (100-200 feet from structures), a potential drone pilot program for fire mitigation and law enforcement with privacy considerations, tree branch and power line management by DWP, and BBQ usage policies in parks which are restricted only on Red Flag Days. The discussion included information about the 'adopt a park' program for community-funded brush clearance and plans to invite LA Fire's westside community liaison to a future meeting.
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Environment & Public Spaces
This LADWP briefing document presents concerns about potential restrictions on water exports from Mono Lake's Eastern Sierra supplies, which provide 10-50% of Los Angeles' water. The document argues that losing 16,000 acre-feet of annual water from the Mono Basin would cost ratepayers $18-44 million annually and cannot be easily replaced through alternative sources, and requests community support in opposing a State Water Board workshop proposal.
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Environment & Public SpacesParks & RecreationAgendasMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to City Councilmember Traci Park on March 13, 2023, requesting immediate action to establish a dog park in Pacific Palisades, citing concerns that off-leash dogs at the newly opened George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon are threatening the park's riparian habitat and noting the community's consistent support for a dog park since 2018.
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Environment & Public SpacesAgendasMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to the California State Water Resource Control Board supporting continued access to Mono Basin water supplies for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, citing concerns about water reliability and affordability for Los Angeles residents, particularly low-income communities. The council argued that losing these water rights could cost ratepayers up to $44 million and jeopardize the city's water security.
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Environment & Public SpacesStreet FurnitureWrac
Pacific Palisades Community Council passed a motion on March 9, 2023, requesting that the City Controller and CAO audit the STAP program under new contractor Tranzito-Vector, citing concerns about the program's current status and management. The motion was submitted to the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils.
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Environment & Public SpacesPotrero Canyon
The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses support for a draft ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon to the list of parks with specific sunrise-to-sunset operating hours, citing long-standing promises to the community dating back to 1985. The Council urges the Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee to adopt the ordinance amendment as a matter of public safety.
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Environment & Public SpacesPotrero Canyon
The Pacific Palisades Community Council formed a Potrero Canyon Oversight Committee and requested a coordinated site meeting with city officials to address maintenance issues at George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon, including concerns about fencing, erosion, a non-functional gate and pump, and the need for complete documentation and keys for park operations before the contractor's work is finalized.
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Environment & Public SpacesPotrero CanyonAgendas
The Pacific Palisades Park Advisory Board requests that the City reclassify Potrero Canyon Park and Palisades Recreation Center as a single regional facility and allocate resources including full-time Ranger patrols to address security, maintenance, and operational concerns. The board also requests that Quimby funds be allocated to upgrade the non-ADA compliant restrooms at Palisades Recreation Center.