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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, David Kaplan, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Haldis To
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 13, 2020, where members approved David Kaplan as Vice-Chair, appointed new committee leadership including Cindy Kirven as Palisades Forestry Committee Chair, and discussed upcoming initiatives including a May fire evacuation drill, Potrero Canyon rim development appeal results, and crime statistics showing decreases across West Los Angeles.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Steve - Item 8.1.1
Minutes December 30, 2019GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where Vice-Chair David Card was unanimously approved as the new Chair following the resignation of George Wolfberg. The meeting included reports on Potrero Canyon Park development, planned fire evacuation drills, and legislative advocacy regarding SB 50 and fire hazard zoning exemptions.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 23, 2020 meeting with Vice-Chair David Card presiding, during which Chair George Wolfberg's resignation was announced and David Card was unanimously approved as the new Chair. The meeting included reports on Potrero Canyon Park development, planned fire evacuation drills, and advocacy efforts regarding SB 50 legislation concerning fire hazard zones.
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Public SafetyEmergency Preparedness
This Pacific Palisades Business Emergency Planning Guide provides comprehensive instructions for businesses to develop disaster preparedness plans, including employee registration forms, emergency team assignments, and practical mitigation measures. The guide covers three key areas: human resources, physical resources, and business continuity, and includes a list of emergency suppliers and resources for disaster preparation.
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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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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its September 24, 2020 board meeting via Zoom, covering election results, a LADWP power pole replacement project, an interim control ordinance motion regarding hillside construction, and cancellation of the Citizen of the Year awards event due to the pandemic. The document also includes information about alternate representative applications, upcoming community events, and reminders about voting and census participation.
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GovernanceLeadership
Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin announced on January 11, 2025, that police escorts into the Palisades Fire evacuation zone are being halted due to critical patrol resource constraints and safety concerns for emergency personnel. Only emergency personnel are permitted in the mandatory evacuation area, and residents are directed to contact pharmacies for emergency prescriptions and to await further guidance before attempting to return to their homes.
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Palisades Fire 2025RecapsPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee submitted a response to the February 2026 AECOM Workstream Reports on infrastructure restoration, wildfire resilience, and logistics/traffic management, recommending collaborative translation of advisory guidance into actionable plans with priorities including undergrounding utilities, completing infrastructure inventory, implementing hydrant pressure solutions, and developing integrated multi-hazard emergency planning.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council will hold a Board meeting on January 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm via Zoom, featuring LAFD Chief Moore as a special guest and discussion of a motion to regulate sober living facility density in residential neighborhoods. The document also announces several upcoming community events and meetings, including a Palisades Charter High School recovery meeting on January 21, 2026, and a City Council Budget & Finance Committee meeting on January 20, 2026 regarding permit fee waivers.
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GovernanceMotions
Pacific Palisades community leaders request federal support from the EPA and Trump Administration for recovery from the January 2025 Palisades Fire, citing the need for infrastructure improvements, financial assistance, and coordinated federal action to accelerate rebuilding efforts. The letter outlines twelve priority areas including utility undergrounding, water infrastructure repair, evacuation infrastructure, gap funding for residential and commercial rebuilding, and establishment of a community authority.