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These are the meeting minutes from the Pacific Palisades Community Council for February 13 and February 27, 2025, documenting discussions on post-fire recovery efforts, infrastructure status, tree preservation, debris removal, and community rebuilding initiatives. The council appointed a new rebuild committee and received updates from city officials and government representatives on recovery progress.
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Community LifeEventsPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power offers complimentary two-day tours of the 233-mile Los Angeles Aqueduct and Owens Valley, including transportation, meals, and accommodations for stakeholders. The 2019 tour dates are scheduled for May, June, September, and October, with reservations available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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GovernanceRecaps
LADWP held a December 11, 2025 community meeting to discuss utility undergrounding efforts in Pacific Palisades, including a 6.5-mile conduit system under construction, plans for Load Block 5 (the Alphabets) as the first residential undergrounding area with a timeline expected in February 2026, and guidance for residents and builders on installing combo panels and underground conduit. LADWP committed to monthly community meetings, pursuing federal and state funding, and opening a new Palisades Inspections and Permitting Support Center in early 2026 to support rebuilding efforts.
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Reference Resources
This document is a glossary of commonly used phrases and acronyms relevant to Pacific Palisades Community Council, covering planning and development terminology such as zoning designations, permit types, city departments, and regulatory frameworks. It provides definitions for terms ranging from ADUs and coastal permits to specific local issues like the proposed DS-104 electrical distribution station.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Haldis Toppel, Richard Wulliger, Donna V
Minutes February 16, 2018GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a business meeting where members discussed upcoming agenda items including design guidelines, crime prevention, and fire safety; approved the nomination of Howard Robinson as Area 3 First Alternate Representative; and received presentations on the Advanced Meter Project and LADWP Recycled Water Use Program.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Haldis Toppel, Richard - Item 8.1.1.
Minutes May 2, 2016GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a business meeting where members discussed upcoming agenda items including design guidelines, crime prevention, and fire safety; approved the nomination of Howard Robinson as Area 3 First Alternate Representative; and received presentations on the Advanced Meter Project and recycled water use program.
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GovernanceRecaps
This document provides comprehensive preparation and response information for Tropical Storm Hilary, including guidance on how residents can prepare, request support through 311 and other city services, and details on agency preparedness across LAFD, LAPD, LADWP, and other city departments. It includes specific safety tips for flooding, power outages, and evacuation procedures, along with resources for alerts and emergency shelters.
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Land UseVillage Project
LADWP provided information about electrical work on the Caruso Village project, explaining that crews have been converting a power line from overhead to underground since late July 2018, with cable installation beginning August 12. The work is permitted under Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 6 and does not require a construction permit, allowing weekend work to avoid traffic impacts and enable crews to focus on other reliability work during weekdays.
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Environment & Public SpacesUrban ForestWrac
LADWP proposes replacing 220 wooden power poles with brown steel poles along a transmission line in canyon areas of Pacific Palisades to improve reliability and fire safety, requiring California Coastal Commission approval. The project, initially proposed in 2019, was paused to address concerns about impacts to Braunton's Milkvetch, a federally-listed endangered plant species, and LADWP plans to present a mitigation plan at the CCC's November 2020 meeting.
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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.