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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
Chris Spitz requests that California Fire Chiefs Association and LA County Fire Department officials review and oppose SB 50 legislation, arguing that the bill's language regarding exemptions for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) parcels is unclear and that allowing increased residential density in these areas poses public safety risks during wildfire evacuations regardless of fire-resistant construction.
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GovernanceRecaps
This email announces the Pacific Palisades Community Council's October 8, 2020 meeting agenda, which includes welcoming new representatives, a presentation on voting procedures, discussion of tree replacement in a parkway, updates on zoning and construction motions, and consideration of a motion regarding fire hazard severity zones. The email also provides community information on parking enforcement resumption, COVID-19 related business reopenings, catalytic converter theft warnings, and disaster preparedness resources.
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8/27 Forum Recap; Election, Palisades & Other News/Updates
Election NoticeGovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a candidates forum on August 27, 2020, featuring candidates for contested Area Representative positions, with discussions covering crime, security, homelessness, wildfire prevention, and other community concerns. The document also provides election timeline information, updates on local projects and initiatives, and community news.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council provided updates on coronavirus resources, a proposed homeless shelter at the Palisades Recreation Center, meetings with Councilmember Bonin, and various local projects including the Marinette Road development, Chautauqua Crosswalk improvements, and PCH safety initiatives. The April 9th PPCC Board meeting was canceled due to the city's "Safer at Home" directive.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announces its October 22, 2020 meeting agenda, which includes presentations on Chautauqua intersection improvements, alternate representative nominations and elections, a motion to eliminate the legislative gut-and-amend bill process, and updates on proposed city regulations regarding fire hazard zones, construction, and zoning. The email also includes applications deadline for alternate positions (October 18), draft meeting minutes, and various community updates on reopening guidance, wildfire cameras, voting drop boxes, pool reopening, and local events.
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Information & Updates, 6/16/20: Housing Density, Fire/Brush, RAPC Meeting, Reopenings/Recovery
RecapPalisades Fire 2025Policy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee submitted a position letter opposing pending state housing density bills that lack exemptions for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone areas, citing evacuation safety concerns. The update also covers brush clearance requirements beginning June 1, a Recreation and Parks Commissioners virtual meeting on June 16, and new beach reopening rules.
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GovernanceRecaps
This document recaps the Pacific Palisades Community Council's February 27, 2020 board meeting, covering topics including a new teacher of the year award, park naming resolution, sidewalk repair program comments, parking meter revenue updates, and a development project at 1270 N. Marinette Rd. The document also lists upcoming PPCC meetings and community events through March 23, 2020.
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GovernanceRecaps
The January 23, 2020 Pacific Palisades Community Council board meeting covered administrative operations, fundraising needs, and opposition to SB 50 legislation that would mandate increased housing density in fire-prone areas. David Card was unanimously approved as the new PPCC Chair following George Wolfberg's resignation.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a July 9, 2020 Zoom meeting featuring Deputy Fire Chief Armando Hogan discussing wildfire safety and LAFD operations, and ratified election procedures for officers and area representatives. The council also announced the formation of a Community Plan Update Committee to review the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community Plan ahead of a city-led update process.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council reported on a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest held on June 7, the departure of the National Guard from Los Angeles, and expressed opposition to SB 902, a state housing bill that would override local zoning rules and increase residential density, particularly objecting to the removal of an exemption for high fire hazard areas.