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GovernanceMinutes
Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting applications for the vacant Area Six 2nd Alternate Representative position on its Board of Directors, with applicants required to be residents of the specified Area Six boundaries who lived in Pacific Palisades prior to the Palisades Fire and have returned or intend to return to their principal residence. Applications must be submitted by February 9, 2026 at 5pm.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 13, 2025, to discuss wildfire recovery efforts, including presentations from LA City Public Works officials on infrastructure and debris removal, and announcements regarding a new rebuilding committee and community support resources. The Council also received reports on tree preservation, landslide clearing in Castellammare, and access procedures for residents returning to the Palisades.
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July 17, 2025, Agenda; More
AgendaGovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold a board meeting on July 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm via Zoom to discuss Senator Ben Allen's SB 549 bill establishing a Rebuilding Authority, elect an Area Three 2nd Alternate, present proposed bylaws amendments, and receive updates on the NORC survey and grants guidelines.
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Land UseVHFHSZ
This document is a compilation of Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on evacuation and density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone from 2023 forward, including letters opposing various state bills (SB 423, SB 677, SB 79, SB 9) and supporting local city files related to housing density, public safety, and evacuation procedures.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council is partnering with NORC at the University of Chicago to conduct a community-wide survey about recovery and rebuilding after the Palisades Fire, with survey invitations being sent to verified residents who will receive a $5 eGift card upon completion.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li (late arrival), Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, C
Minutes December 31, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 5, 2026, with 24 voting members present to discuss community matters including treasurer's report showing $462,431.79 in total funds, approval of a $5,000 sponsorship for the Community Renewal Celebration on March 22, formation of a new Emergency Preparedness Committee, and reports from LAPD and city officials on crime, infrastructure, and community services. The council also nominated new 2nd Alternate Area Representatives and discussed ongoing issues including CVS theft incidents involving high school students, beach bike path repairs, and film shoot notification problems.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Steve Cron, Maryam Zar,
Minutes January 15, 2022GovernanceEventsPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on June 23, 2022, where the Treasurer reported a year-end balance of approximately $56,000, largely due to fundraising for legal costs related to opposing homeless accommodations at Will Rogers State Beach. The meeting included announcements about upcoming elections for Area and At-large Representatives, the return of the July 4th parade and fireworks, increased LAPD beach patrols, and updates on various legislation including STAP/LAMC revisions and a ban on bicycle chop shops.
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GovernanceMinutes
Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting applications for 2nd Alternate Area Representative positions in Areas Two and Eight, with applicants required to have lived in the area prior to the Palisades Fire and submit a statement by February 7, 2026. The elected representatives will serve until September 30, 2026.
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Palisades Fire 2025MotionsPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee wrote to EPA Commissioner Lee Zeldin on March 7, 2026, to express the organization's support for a Federal Support Request letter submitted the previous day seeking federal financial assistance and leadership to accelerate rebuilding and recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades following the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council newsletter announces that voting for the PPCC Area and At-large Representatives Election continues until September 18 at 5pm, and provides updates on fire impacts, a Police Commission forum scheduled for September 17, a new coronavirus tracking app, and the September 30 Census deadline.