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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Beth Holden Garland, Chris Spitz, Cindy Young, Steve Cron,
Minutes September 26, 2025GovernanceEventsPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on September 11, 2025, with 20 voting members present to discuss community recovery efforts, upcoming events including a Citizen of the Year awards ceremony and Palisades Elementary Yee Haw Day sponsorship, and various legislative and infrastructure matters affecting the community. The council received updates on SB 79 legislation, Zone 0 forestry regulations, tree protection concerns, and reports from government representatives on public safety, street tree watering, and other municipal services.
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Land UseCommercial
Pacific Palisades Community Council Secretary Chris Spitz submitted recommendations to Los Angeles planning staff regarding administrative guidelines for the Short-Term Rentals (STRs) Ordinance, requesting provisions for primary residence verification, liability insurance requirements, a complaint hotline, building code compliance verification, and disclosure requirements for hosts.
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Community LifeEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Los Angeles City Council and the City Administrative Officer opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing safety concerns after a homeless individual was struck by a vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway near the proposed site. The council argues that the location is infeasible due to documented dangers to homeless individuals, particularly those with mental health or addiction issues.
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GovernanceRecaps
The 2024 PPCC Area and At-large election voting has closed, with results to be announced at the September 12th meeting. The meeting agenda will include a fire safety presentation by MySafe:LA and information about the upcoming Alternate Representative application process.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Maryam Zar, George Wolfberg, Allison Holdorff Polhill, Chris Spitz, Sue Kohl, Reza Ake
Minutes February 11, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on April 27, 2017, where members approved minutes, discussed formation of a new Land Use Committee, announced a planned Palisades Art Walk in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, and voted unanimously to support the City's Vision Zero Initiative for traffic safety. The meeting also included reports on the Caruso construction project, upcoming community events, and consideration of alcohol license applications.
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Committee Chair Richard G. Cohen explained the proposed amendments and motion, and answered questions from the board. [N
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonBylawsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council board unanimously approved three bylaws amendments and discussed the City of LA Urban Forest Management Plan, which aims to restore lost tree canopy through a Tree Coordinator position, street tree inventory, and database system. The board also received updates on the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness, which has housed 72 people since 2016, and reviewed the December 2018 Awards Gala financial results totaling $21,600 in revenue.
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**ITEM 7.1.5 -- LETTER RE AB 2788** Hon. Senator Ben Hueso, 40th Senate District, Chair, Senate Committee - Item 7.1.5
Minutes June 5, 2016GovernanceMinutes
Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 2788, arguing the bill would severely restrict local government authority to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities in public rights of way and on public property, including schools and parks, and would undermine environmental protections afforded by the California Coastal Act in coastal areas. The Council urges the Senate Energy, Utilities & Communications Committee to vote against the bill and requests that Assemblymember Gatto withdraw it.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Maryam Zar, Chris Spitz [acting Secretary], Richard Cohen, George Wolfberg - Item 6
Minutes May 26, 2017GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on July 20, 2017, with 15 voting members present. The agenda included approval of previous minutes, a treasurer's report showing a balance of $38,115, recognition of retiring board member Stuart Muller, updates on traffic enforcement and cell tower legislation, and a presentation by Chipotle regarding their application for beer sales at their Sunset Boulevard location.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** Sue Kohl, Quentin Fleming, Beth Holden-Garland, Maryam Zar (late - Item 11.1
Minutes January 24, 2026GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on January 22, 2026, covering topics including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, public comments on local concerns, committee updates including dissolution of the Rebuild Committee, announcements about upcoming community events and emergency preparedness training, and reports from government representatives on permit fee waivers, street lighting issues, and other municipal matters.
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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.