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Palisades Fire 2025VHFHSZPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports Council File 25-0848, which calls for reports on the City's compliance with AB 747 evacuation requirements, evaluation of evacuation routes in Council District 11, and plans to improve evacuation infrastructure. The Council urges expedited completion of after-action reports and investigations by relevant agencies to inform future evacuation planning and disaster response, while also requesting infrastructure funding for mitigation measures.
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Palisades Fire 2025MinutesPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council issued a letter commending FireAid's philanthropic response to the Palisades and Eaton fires, noting that nearly $75 million has been distributed to over 160 nonprofits and organizations for recovery services including housing, legal aid, and mental health support. The Council acknowledged initial questions about fund allocation but stated that subsequent information and third-party audits have demonstrated the effectiveness and integrity of FireAid's grantmaking.
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Emergency Executive Order No. 9 - Local Prohibition on SB 9 in Burn Areas
Legislation Update July 31, 2025Palisades Fire 2025Planning & DensityPolicy & Advocacy
Mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order No. 9 on July 30, 2025, prohibiting the City of Los Angeles from accepting or processing applications under Senate Bill 9 for urban lot splits and two-unit developments within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Palisades Fire area, consistent with the Governor's Executive Order N-32-25.
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Palisades Fire 2025Policy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to state and local officials expressing support for community-led rebuilding efforts following the Palisades Fire and emphasizing that any proposed Rebuilding Authority must include significant community input and agreement. The PPCC Board unanimously passed a motion supporting transparency and robust public engagement, and requested that proposals incorporate data from a NORC survey and recommendations from the PPCC Rebuild Committee.
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Palisades Fire 2025MotionsPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council passed a motion unanimously on July 17, 2025, acknowledging Councilwoman Traci Park's recommendations regarding a proposed Rebuilding Authority and emphasizing the need for transparency, robust public engagement, and community input before such powers are assigned. The motion prioritizes incorporating data from a NORC survey, recommendations from the PPCC Rebuild Committee, and additional community input to ensure recovery efforts are inclusive and responsive to residents' needs.
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Palisades Fire 2025Policy & Advocacy
Councilwoman Traci Park provides feedback on the proposed Resilient Rebuilding Authority under Senate Bill 549, supporting its goal to accelerate recovery from the Palisades Fire but requesting amendments to ensure robust community engagement, resident-majority governance, clear land use protections against density increases, and transparent processes for land acquisition and property rights before she can support the legislation.
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Palisades Fire 2025MotionsWracVHFHSZPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses strong support for Council File 25-0006-S80, a motion to restrict disaster tour bus operations in Pacific Palisades following the Palisades Fire. The council urges a unanimous vote, stating that exploiting the tragedy for profit is despicable and should not be tolerated.
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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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Palisades Fire 2025MotionsWracVHFHSZPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Board unanimously passed a motion on May 22, 2025 to support Project Chimney, a memorial to the 2025 Palisades Fire presented by Evan Hall of House Museum. The Council believes the project will benefit residents through education and reflection while enhancing the cultural vitality of the region.
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Palisades Fire 2025Policy & Advocacy
The PPCC Board approved on May 8, 2025 the retention of NORC to conduct a professional survey of community opinion regarding Pacific Palisades reconstruction, with a provisional commitment of $50,000 from California Community Fund donations toward the approximately $172,750 total cost, contingent on securing the remaining $122,750 in additional funding.