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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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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announces a Renewal Celebration scheduled for March 22, 2026, and provides information about upcoming community events including a City Council meeting on permit fee waivers, a Land Use Committee meeting regarding a mixed-use project, a CD 11 candidates debate, and various recovery resources for fire-affected residents.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes housing density bills (SB 902, 1085, 1120, and 1385) scheduled for a suspense hearing on June 18, arguing that increased density in their Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone community would compromise emergency evacuation and firefighting access during wildfires. The council urges the Senate Appropriations Committee to reject these bills unless they include an unconditional exemption for VHFHSZ areas.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting via Zoom on February 11, 2021, where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and the citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 update. The meeting also included reports on community programs including a Grab & Go grocery initiative and a $10,000 Rotary Club donation to the Westside Food Bank.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Karen Ridgley, Jo
Minutes January 30, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and various community programs including food assistance initiatives. The council also reviewed the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update and received reports from government representatives and organizational partners.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 11, 2021, where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and various community programs including food assistance initiatives. The meeting also included reports from government representatives and organizational partners regarding local services and initiatives.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat - Item 11.1
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and various community programs including food assistance initiatives. The council also reviewed the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update and received reports from government representatives and organizational partners.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests Governor Newsom's veto of SB 1120, a housing density bill that would increase residential density statewide without adequately protecting residents in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, arguing that increased density would compromise evacuation routes during wildfires in their community. The council also opposes similar housing bills (SB 902, 1085, and 1385) unless they include unconditional exemptions for VHFHSZ areas.
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Land UseMinutesVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Council File 20-1170 regarding construction suspension in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones unless amended to focus on street congestion rather than construction itself. The council proposes specific measures to keep evacuation routes clear during Red Flag and high wind days, including parking restrictions, material handling protocols, and contractor evacuation procedures.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold a board meeting on August 14, 2025, featuring presentations on SBA loans, street lighting, and the Palisades Community Renewal Center, along with motions on bylaws amendments, the Sepulveda Corridor Transit Project, and evacuation planning compliance. The agenda also includes updates on community recovery efforts and upcoming fall programming.