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Palisades Fire. These residents are an integral part
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its July 25, 2024 meeting with 18 voting members present, during which President Sue Kohl gave opening remarks, announced candidates for the Area and At-large Representatives Election, approved the re-appointment of the Legal Advisor, and received reports on various community issues including food vendor concerns, brush fires, a mural restoration project, and sidewalk vending settlement updates.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes housing density bills SB 902 and SB 1120 scheduled for hearing on August 18, arguing that increased density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone poses serious public safety risks during wildfire evacuations due to limited ingress and egress routes. The council urges the Assembly Local Government Committee to decline moving these bills forward unless they are amended to include an unconditional exemption for all parcels within the VHFHSZ.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its May 22, 2014 meeting with 17 voting members present. The meeting included reports from governmental representatives, board members, and organizational representatives, along with discussions of officer elections, the Palisades Park and Recreation Center, school noise concerns, and a presentation from Caruso Affiliated regarding the Village Area development.
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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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Land UseLegislationPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council issued a policy statement reiterating its opposition to increased housing density in the community, citing public safety concerns highlighted by the January 7, 2025 Palisades Fire, including limited evacuation routes and narrow hillside streets. The council calls on government officials to ensure rebuilding occurs on a like-for-like basis while preserving single-family neighborhoods.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Jenny Li, Beth Holden Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris Spitz, JoAnna Rodriguez, Ca
Minutes January 1, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with 21 voting members present to discuss council business including committee appointments, treasurer's report showing $695,243.98 in total funds, updates on recovery efforts and legislative matters such as opposition to SB 79, and reports from various government representatives and organizational liaisons.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes housing density bills SB 902, 1120, and 1385 before the California Assembly Local Government Committee, citing public safety concerns in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and requesting an unconditional exemption for all parcels in such areas. The council argues that increased density would compromise emergency vehicle access and resident evacuation routes during mandatory wildfire evacuations in their community.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris - Item 6
Minutes January 1, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on April 24, 2025, featuring reports on fire recovery efforts, presentations from LADWP regarding the Scattergood Station modernization project and from the California Department of Insurance regarding fire-related insurance claims, and discussions of pending legislation including SB 495 and SB 79.
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GovernanceMinutes
This document is an index page for Pacific Palisades Community Council's 2025 meeting minutes, noting that meetings are held via Zoom and recorded for secretarial purposes. The January 9 meeting was canceled due to the Palisades Fire, and several other meetings had no minutes recorded.