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Background re the Citywide Sign Ordinance – PPCC Participation and Positions
Background Info March 22, 2018Public SafetySign Ordinance
This document provides background on the Pacific Palisades Community Council's decade-long participation in efforts to enact a citywide sign ordinance, particularly regarding digital billboards and park protections. The PPCC has been actively involved since 2011 through various city committees and has expressed concerns about a December 2017 ordinance iteration that would allow billboards in parks and remove previously advocated protections.
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GovernanceWrac
The Westside Regional Alliance of Councils, representing 13 neighborhood and community councils in Los Angeles Council Districts 5 and 11, submitted a letter opposing California State Senate Bill 827 (the Transit-Rich Housing Bonus Bill), arguing it removes local land use and planning authority and undermines local democracy and community input. The coalition urged the Los Angeles City Council to adopt a resolution opposing SB 827 and to vigorously protect local authority over planning decisions.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on March 8, 2018, with 17 voting members present. The meeting included a treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $40,899.98, updates on community safety initiatives, discussions of local projects including the VA housing development and cannabis regulation, and presentations from Safe Parking LA and various government representatives.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its March 22, 2018 meeting with 18 voting members present. The meeting covered treasurer reports, public comments on the Caruso Palisades Village project and parking districts, officer reports on aircraft noise and SB 827 opposition, and updates from organizational and government representatives.
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GovernanceCommunity SupportPotrero CanyonElectionsMinutesRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its April 12, 2018 meeting with 16 voting members present. The meeting covered treasurer's report showing financial challenges due to declining membership contributions, committee appointments, recognition of Palisades High School Ambassadors, and detailed reports on transportation and infrastructure projects including PCH improvements, bus turnaround planning, and Potrero Canyon Park construction.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonLeadershipMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its April 26, 2018 meeting with 15 voting members present. The meeting included reports on local legislative matters including SB 827, short-term rental ordinances, and sidewalk vending regulations, along with updates from government representatives and committee reports.
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Environment & Public SpacesStreet FurnitureMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on February 22, 2018, opposing the automatic renewal of the City's 20-year Bus Shelter/Advertising contract with Decaux and requesting an open RFP process that incorporates community input and addresses concerns about insufficient bus shelters and local control over street furniture in sensitive areas.
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Environment & Public SpacesStreet Furniture
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the automatic renewal of the City's 20-year bus shelter and advertising contract with Decaux, requesting instead a community input process leading to an open competitive bidding process. The council cites problems including insufficient bus shelters at transit stations and major arterials, and emphasizes the need to respect local control and Specific Plan protections.
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GovernanceCommunity SupportPotrero CanyonBylawsElectionsLeadershipLegislationMinutesRecapsWracLand Use ReportsVillage ProjectHomeless Camping
These are the meeting minutes from the Pacific Palisades Community Council for January 11, 2018 and January 25, 2018. The minutes document board attendance, treasurer reports, discussions on cannabis regulations, traffic enforcement updates, and various community announcements.
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Land UseWracPlanning & Density
Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously opposed SB 827, a state bill that would override local zoning laws to allow taller and denser development near transit, arguing it infringes on local control and planning authority. The council urged Senator Wiener to withdraw the bill and called on the City of Los Angeles to protect local land use authority.