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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Sue Kohl, Steve Cron, Joanna Spa
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where the Chair reported on the Bonin motion regarding homeless housing on state beaches and parks, which passed the City Council on May 26 despite public opposition. The board also discussed upcoming agenda items including a Gladstones redevelopment update, approved a motion to authorize the Executive Committee to retain legal counsel and raise funds to oppose the use of public beaches and parks for homeless housing, and received updates on fire safety, personal delivery devices regulation, and cannabis ordinance revisions.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, Karen - Item 11.1
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on September 9, 2021, with 17 voting members present. The council approved previous minutes, received a treasurer's report showing a balance of $63,373.32, welcomed new organizational representatives, announced upcoming awards nominations, discussed city redistricting and SB 9/10 legislation, and honored departing LAPD Officer John Redican with a plaque recognizing his service to the community.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Jenny Li, Karen - Item 11.1
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a virtual meeting on January 14, 2021, covering topics including the Riviera Country Club maintenance gate issue, LAPD Senior Lead Officer transition, COVID-19 vaccine information, legislative updates on SB 9 and 10, and the Palisades Forestry Committee's street tree planting initiative for the Hartzell neighborhood.
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Public SafetyWracEmergency Preparedness
The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion recommending prioritization of safe school reopenings, particularly for elementary schools and special-needs classes, citing the importance of in-person learning for student development and parental workforce participation while emphasizing the need for adequate health and safety resources including testing, vaccinations, and personal protective equipment. The motion was based on research indicating that school closures disproportionately harm disadvantaged students and that schools can be safely reopened with proper support from federal and state governments.
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GovernanceAgendas
This is the agenda for the Pacific Palisades Community Council board meeting held on January 14, 2021 via Zoom, covering items including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, committee reports, and consideration of three motions recommended by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils regarding elementary school reopenings, BONC social media policy, and unfinished development enforcement.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Jenny Li, Karen Ridgley, Joanna
Minutes January 10, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 14, 2021, covering topics including the continuation of virtual Zoom meetings due to exigent circumstances, the Riviera Country Club maintenance gate access issue, the retirement of Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore and appointment of Acting SLO James Allen, COVID-19 vaccine information, and updates on the Palisades Forestry Committee's street tree planting plan for the Hartzell neighborhood.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 14, 2021 meeting via Zoom, during which members discussed ongoing issues including unauthorized use of Riviera Country Club's maintenance gate, the retirement of Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore, COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, and the Palisades Forestry Committee's street tree-planting initiative for the Hartzell neighborhood.
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GovernanceAgendas
This is the agenda for the Pacific Palisades Community Council Board Meeting held on November 14, 2021 via Zoom, covering items including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, committee reports, and consideration of three motions recommended by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils regarding elementary school reopenings, BONC social media policy, and unfinished development enforcement.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness newsletter from July-August 2021 reports on increased homelessness in the community during summer, highlights the Outreach Team's success in placing 143 individuals off the streets, and documents collaborative efforts with local agencies on fire prevention and mental health services.
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GovernanceMinutesMotionsWrac
Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a statement to the Los Angeles City Redistricting Commission expressing support for maintaining current City Council District 11 boundaries, citing shared community planning with Brentwood, geographic isolation, beach community identity, and regional interests west of the 405 Freeway. The statement details Pacific Palisades' characteristics including its fire hazard vulnerability, recreational and cultural significance, and community-minded governance.