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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, David Kaplan, Sue Kohl, Steve - Item 10.2
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on October 10, 2019, with 16 voting members present. The meeting included reports on the Parry House Historic Cultural Monument designation, library bookstore approval, upcoming Land Use Committee consideration of Calvary Christian School permits, and a presentation on LA County voting system changes for the March 2020 election.
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PPCC Awards Nominations Notice
Election NoticeGovernanceRecaps
Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards, with a deadline of October 17, 2024, and an awards gala scheduled for December 11, 2025. The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes long-term volunteer service and recent extraordinary accomplishments benefiting the community, while the Golden Sparkplug Award honors citizens who initiate original ideas and projects into community action.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg, Richard G. Cohen, Chris Spitz, Rick Mills, Joanna Spak, Steve Cron, D
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on May 9, 2019, where members approved previous minutes, discussed upcoming meetings including a June board election and guest speaker Councilmember Mike Bonin, and addressed various community issues including historic preservation, school enrollment policy changes at Canyon Charter Elementary School, dockless scooter regulation, and parking meter revenue programs.
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GovernanceMinutesMotionsWrac
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a formal objection to the California State Redistricting Commission's draft plan that would divide Pacific Palisades into separate Congressional and Assembly districts along Sunset Boulevard, arguing that the community has historically been unified and should remain represented by single representatives in both chambers.
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Committee. It was sent to support Councilwoman Park, who initiated the motion in Council for a
Minutes August 12, 2024GovernancePotrero CanyonBylawsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Board approved continuing virtual Zoom meetings with periodic in-person options, discussed community projects including a Temescal Canyon Road mural restoration initiative and a proposed community garden at the Recreation Center, and received updates on local issues including sidewalk vending settlement, RV parking concerns, and crime prevention.
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Land UseMinutesDevelopment Projects
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee prepared an introductory report examining a proposed three-story mixed-use development at 15113 W. Sunset Boulevard that would include six residential units and ground-floor commercial space under California's Density Bonus Law, which supersedes local zoning and raises community concerns about evacuation safety and cumulative density impacts in the fire-prone area. The report outlines the DBL framework, PPCC's policy positions supporting lawful development while opposing increased density that compromises public safety, and the anticipated administrative review process through the Design Review Board and City Planning Commission.
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Community LifeEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Los Angeles City Council opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing public safety concerns including dangerous traffic conditions, wildfire risks in a Very High Fire Severity Zone, and the presence of individuals with arson histories in the area. The council argued that the proposal contradicts positions held by Governor Newsom and other officials who oppose homeless encampments in public parks and high-risk areas.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Kaplan, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis Toppel, Steve - Item 8.5.2
Minutes February 16, 2020GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 27, 2020, where members approved previous minutes, discussed upcoming presentations including a new LAPD commanding officer and LA City Controller, and addressed community concerns about fire safety at Palisades Recreation Center and a proposed development project at 1270 N. Marinette Road. The Council also reported on various initiatives including a wildfire evacuation drill scheduled for June 13, 2020, and a parking meter revenue program for the central commercial district.
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3. Hold LAX capacity to its current theoretical threshold of 78.9 Million Annual Passengers and preclude easily added pa
Minutes May 5, 2016GovernancePotrero CanyonElectionsMinutes
These are minutes from three Pacific Palisades Community Council meetings held in June and July 2011, documenting board votes, financial reports, committee updates, and discussions on topics including LAX capacity, emergency services, motorcycle noise, redistricting, and community projects.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Chris Spitz, Andrew Wolfberg, Jennifer Malaret, Richard Cohen, Barbara - Item 7.1.3
Minutes May 4, 2016GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting where the president reviewed ground rules and code of conduct, announced March 2015 public safety events, reported a treasury balance of $34,718, and conducted a straw vote on investigating neighborhood council formation, which resulted in 3 in favor, 10 opposed, and 8 abstained. Law enforcement and city council representatives provided updates on crime statistics and city services.