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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li (late arrival), Beth Holden-Garland - Item 11.1
Minutes February 28, 2026GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 5, 2026, with voting members present to approve minutes, hear treasurer and committee reports, and receive updates from government representatives on community issues including crime, infrastructure, and recovery efforts. The board approved a $5,000 sponsorship contribution for the Community Renewal Celebration on March 22, 2026, and appointed new members to various committees including the Emergency Preparedness Committee and Website Committee.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 12, 2026, with voting members present to discuss various community matters including treasurer's report showing total funds of $462,431.79, approval of a $5,000 sponsorship contribution for the Community Renewal Celebration on March 22, formation of a new Emergency Preparedness Committee, and reports from government representatives on crime, infrastructure, and community services.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 12, 2026, where members approved minutes, reviewed financial reports showing total funds of $462,431.79, announced the formation of a new Emergency Preparedness Committee, approved a $5,000 sponsorship contribution for a Community Renewal Celebration on March 22, and received updates from government representatives on local issues including crime, infrastructure projects, and film shoot coordination.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Jenny Li (late arrival), Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar, C
Minutes December 31, 2025GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 5, 2026, with 24 voting members present to discuss community matters including treasurer's report showing $462,431.79 in total funds, approval of a $5,000 sponsorship for the Community Renewal Celebration on March 22, formation of a new Emergency Preparedness Committee, and reports from LAPD and city officials on crime, infrastructure, and community services. The council also nominated new 2nd Alternate Area Representatives and discussed ongoing issues including CVS theft incidents involving high school students, beach bike path repairs, and film shoot notification problems.
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Palisades Fire 2025Immediate Response
A community leader provides guidance and resources for Pacific Palisades residents affected by wildfires, including information on evacuation orders, emergency shelters, road closures, and organizations accepting donations for disaster relief. The letter emphasizes safety preparedness, lists multiple charitable organizations and volunteer opportunities, and notes that state and federal emergency declarations have been issued to provide additional resources.
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GovernanceCommunity SupportEventsPotrero CanyonBylawsMinutes
These are the meeting minutes from the Pacific Palisades Community Council for February 13 and February 27, 2025, documenting discussions on post-fire recovery efforts, infrastructure status, tree preservation, debris removal, and community rebuilding initiatives. The council appointed a new rebuild committee and received updates from city officials and government representatives on recovery progress.
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Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ
The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that the Department of City Planning include an unconditional exemption for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in the proposed Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance, citing public safety concerns related to wildfire evacuation risks and limited egress routes in the community. The council argues this exemption is consistent with City Council positions, the approved Housing Element, and necessary to allow adequate environmental review of housing projects in fire-sensitive areas.
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GovernanceAgendas
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on October 12, 2023, with agenda items including presentations on traffic safety and fire preparedness, approval of bylaws amendments regarding member organization certification, and consideration of a letter requesting a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone exemption from the proposed Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance due to public safety concerns.
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Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 423 unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety during emergency evacuations. The Council's position aligns with the California Coastal Commission's unanimous opposition to the bill on June 7, 2023.
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Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 423 unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety during emergency evacuations. The Council's position aligns with the California Coastal Commission's unanimous opposition to the bill on June 7, 2023.