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**ITEM 11.1 -- Letter Re Riviera Country Club** April 5, 2018 Honorable City Councilman Mike Bonin 200 N. Spring Street,
Minutes February 11, 2018GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee wrote to City Councilman Mike Bonin on April 5, 2018, expressing concerns about building permits granted to Riviera Country Club for facility expansion, including expanded use of a gate on Longworth Avenue that was historically prohibited, and requesting a hold on the project pending community review and notification due to potential traffic impacts on the Paul Revere Middle School corridor.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Beth Holden-Garland, Chris Spitz, Cindi Young, Steve Cron,
Minutes January 1, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a special meeting on May 5, 2025, to discuss proposed Zone 0 defensible space regulations from the California Board of Forestry, with a presentation by MySafeLA's Executive Director. The Board voted 19-1 to approve a comment letter to the regulatory committee urging a more flexible, science-based approach that balances fire safety with preservation of urban forest vegetation.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, St
Minutes January 1, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where the Board unanimously approved retaining NORC to conduct a professional survey of community opinion regarding reconstruction, with a provisional commitment of $50,000 from donated funds toward the approximately $172,750 total cost. The meeting also included reports on post-fire recovery efforts, presentations from high school students about their fire experiences, and updates from government representatives on public safety, infrastructure, and community services.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris - Item 6
Minutes January 1, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on April 24, 2025, featuring reports on fire recovery efforts, presentations from LADWP regarding the Scattergood Station modernization project and from the California Department of Insurance regarding fire-related insurance claims, and discussions of pending legislation including SB 495 and SB 79.
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1. Introduction of Board and Audience. Chairperson Harry Sondheim called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and read the
Minutes February 8, 2016GovernancePotrero CanyonBylawsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed and adopted previous meeting minutes with revisions regarding baseball field lighting, reviewed financial accounts totaling $10,793.15, addressed Getty litigation dismissal and attorney fees, and voted to appeal a coastal development permit decision for 222 Coperto while considering restrictions on baseball field lighting hours.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris Spitz, Cin
Minutes January 1, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members approved minutes, heard a treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $113,931.42 plus a $634,846.50 donation commitment from Riviera Country Club for fire relief, and discussed recovery efforts including the Palisades Recovery Coalition's initial rebuilding plan. The Board unanimously voted to oppose SB 79 and support AB 238 regarding mortgage payment forbearance for fire victims.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris Spitz, Murray - Item 11.1
Minutes December 28, 2023GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where the Board unanimously approved Ella Nozar as the new Youth Advisor, heard reports on increased burglaries and homelessness issues from LAPD and City officials, and held a candidates forum for the upcoming election of Area and At-large Representatives to be held electronically from August 16-30, 2024.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Andrew Wolfberg, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Barbara Kohn, Amy Kalp, Brenda Theve
Minutes May 12, 2016GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a business meeting with 14 voting members present to discuss community matters including upcoming development projects, governmental reports, and concerns about a proposed Shell Station mini-mart expansion. Key agenda items included a Coastal Development Permit appeal for a Sunset Boulevard apartment project, updates on the Shell Station proposal regarding hours of operation and alcohol sales, and reports from various governmental representatives.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Jenny Li, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, Chris Spitz, Murray Levy, Steve C
Minutes August 12, 2024GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where the Board unanimously approved Ella Nozar as the new Youth Advisor, heard reports on rising burglaries and homelessness issues from LAPD and City Council representatives, and held a candidates forum for the upcoming Area and At-large Representatives election scheduled for August 16-30, 2024.
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Public SafetyWildfire Prevention
The Pacific Palisades Community Council endorses the Santa Monica Mountains Fire Safe Council's application for a LA28 Resilience Champions Fund grant, citing the organization's dedication to wildfire resilience through community education and restoration programs in the fire-affected Palisades region.