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GovernanceRecaps
PPCC expresses strong opposition to Governor Newsom's signing of SB 79 and the Coastal Commission's approval of the Gladstones redevelopment project, both occurring within days of each other. The council plans to explore legal challenges to SB 79 and may host county officials and project representatives at future meetings to address community concerns about the project's potential triggers of SB 79 requirements.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on February 10, 2022, where members discussed zoning extension requests, planned a joint candidates forum with Brentwood Community Council for CD 11 candidates, received a presentation from LAPD on public safety and community-police engagement, and unanimously approved a motion supporting SB 9 sites as an addendum to the Housing Element.
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Public SafetyWracPlanning & DensityWildfire Prevention
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 902, arguing that the removal of the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) exemption creates serious public safety risks by potentially increasing density and clogging evacuation routes in wildfire-prone areas. The council urges Senator Portantino to vote against the bill or require an amendment to restore the unconditional VHFHSZ exemption.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Andrew Wolfberg, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Barbara - Item 7.3.3
Minutes May 2, 2016GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a business meeting with 20 voting members and several advisors in attendance. The meeting included reports on community projects, governmental updates, committee activities, and announcements regarding upcoming events and initiatives.
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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:** George Wolfberg, Peter F. Culhane, Richard G. Cohen, Chris - Nominating Committee
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with 17 voting members present to discuss various community issues including a proposal to relocate dumpsters from the Recreation Center to Temescal Canyon Park, a zoning code workshop, fire safety concerns in the Highlands, and environmental initiatives from the Mayor's office. The Council also considered proposed amendments to its bylaws regarding the election process for representatives.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on June 24, 2021 via Zoom, during which members approved a youth advisor appointment, discussed redistricting efforts, introduced a new CD 11 field deputy, and received updates on opposition to a proposed homeless housing project on Will Rogers State Beach.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on July 8, 2021, via Zoom where members approved advisor appointments, discussed George Wolfberg Park landscaping and a planned pedestrian bridge, received updates on local crime and city services, and heard from Senator Ben Allen about state budget priorities including COVID relief and homelessness funding.
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GovernanceRecaps
This email from Pacific Palisades Community Council dated February 12, 2025 provides urgent information about an incoming severe storm with heavy rain and flash flood risks, particularly dangerous for fire-affected areas, and lists resources for sandbags and emergency town halls. A sinkhole also opened near Sunset and Las Casas, and the PPCC Board Meeting is scheduled for February 13 at 6pm via Zoom.
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GovernanceMinutes
This document describes the history and locations of Pacific Palisades Community Council meetings from 1973 to present, noting that meeting minutes are available online from 2001 forward through dropdown menus organized by year, with earlier minutes from 1973-2000 not retained in digital format. It details how meeting venues changed over time, from the Palisades Branch Library to Mort's Deli during library renovation, back to the library community room, and to Zoom videoconference format beginning in 2020.