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The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the use of beach parking lots and parks for homeless housing as proposed in Council File #21-0350, citing the beaches as a shared regional public resource that must remain accessible to the public. The Council expresses concern about lack of transparency from Councilmember Bonin regarding prior communications about using state beach parking lots at Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler Beach for sheltering homeless individuals.
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Public SafetyHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Council File 21-0350, which proposes using beaches and parks for homeless shelters, citing concerns about public access, coastal protection, homeless safety, fire risk, and insufficient enforcement resources. The council urges the city to pursue alternative locations and implement transparency measures regarding homeless services.
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Public SafetyWracPlanning & DensityWildfire Prevention
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted suggested amendments to SB 55 to Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern, proposing clarifications that would allow property owners in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone to rebuild or develop residential and commercially-zoned properties on a 1:1 basis while preserving single-family residential neighborhoods and preventing increased density. The council's recommendations address the rebuilding of legal structures, development of vacant properties, and construction of accessory dwelling units on parcels purchased prior to the legislation's effective date.
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Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping
Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the California Senate Housing Committee on March 12, 2021, expressing unanimous support for Senate Bill 15 (Portantino) as legislation that addresses the state's affordable housing crisis while respecting local land use control and environmental protection. The council's position was adopted following a public hearing and discussion on March 11, 2021, and aligns with a broader Westside Regional Alliance of Councils recommendation.
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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.