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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg, Peter F. Culhane, Richard G. Cohen, Chris Spitz, David - Item 8.1.1
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with 19 voting members present to discuss various community matters including a treasurer's report showing $42,430.58 in the bank and successful gala fundraising, approval of a youth advisor, upcoming zoning code workshop, street tree policy concerns, vehicle theft prevention, and reports from government representatives on housing, transportation, and environmental initiatives.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** George Wolfberg, Peter F. Culhane, Richard G. Cohen, Chris Spitz, David Kaplan (3)
Minutes January 26, 2019GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting with 19 voting members present to discuss various community matters including a treasurer's report showing $42,430.58 in the bank balance and successful gala fundraising, reports on street tree policy issues, a zoning code workshop scheduled for March 30, 2019, and updates from government representatives on vehicle thefts, traffic enforcement, housing initiatives, and congressional legislation.
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Palisades Fire 2025Immediate Response
State Senator Mike McGuire convened a high-level meeting with state and federal officials, local leaders, and agency representatives to coordinate disaster recovery efforts following the Palisades fire, covering debris removal, insurance claims, rebuilding permits, school reconstruction, and hazard mitigation. Key commitments included 100% federal reimbursement for local government cleanup costs, streamlined coastal permits for rebuilding, FEMA assistance programs, and establishment of community meetings and hotlines for affected residents.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announces its October 22, 2020 meeting agenda, which includes presentations on Chautauqua intersection improvements, alternate representative nominations and elections, a motion to eliminate the legislative gut-and-amend bill process, and updates on proposed city regulations regarding fire hazard zones, construction, and zoning. The email also includes applications deadline for alternate positions (October 18), draft meeting minutes, and various community updates on reopening guidance, wildfire cameras, voting drop boxes, pool reopening, and local events.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Maryam Zar, George Wolfberg, Allison Polhill, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz - Item 9.1
Minutes February 11, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on November 9, 2017, with reports on community issues including a coastal development permit for beach curfew, the Potrero Canyon zoning bulletin, the Bernheimer Gardens property development, and updates from various organizational and government representatives. The council also announced the 2017 award honorees: Bruce Schwartz as Citizen of the Year and Matthew Rodman, Marie Steckmest, Debbie Warfel, and Tom Creed as Golden Sparkplug Award recipients.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Maryam Zar, George Wolfberg, Allison Polhill, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, David (2)
Minutes August 2, 2017GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on November 9, 2017, with voting members present to approve minutes, hear treasurer and committee reports, and receive updates on community issues including the beach curfew, Potrero Canyon zoning violations, and the homeless task force. The council announced 2017 award honorees including Bruce Schwartz as Citizen of the Year and five Golden Sparkplug Award recipients, with an awards gala scheduled for December 14, 2017.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, Steve Cron, Haldis Topp
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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GovernanceRecaps
Captain Jonathan Tom of LAPD West LA Area provided a statement addressing policing concerns in Pacific Palisades, explaining staffing challenges, personnel changes including Officer Jose Bermudez replacing Officer Rusty Redican on the Beach detail, and coordination efforts with community partners. The PPCC Executive Committee also issued a statement regarding SB 9 and 10, noting that these bills will eliminate single-family zoning in California without requiring affordable housing and lack exemptions for fire zones, creating public safety concerns for the Palisades.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Karen - The PLUM Committee
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 25, 2021, where members discussed upcoming agenda items including school reopenings, affordable housing legislation, and personal delivery devices, reviewed recent comment letters on housing and city procedures, received updates on local projects including the Jack-in-the-Box site and beach bike path extension, and heard presentations on public safety and disaster readiness programs.
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fire and population tracking and other critical information. The City person(s) selected for this project must be able to address the exact needs of the Project. The Palisades