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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on November 14, 2019, covering routine business including treasurer's report, committee updates, and a discussion on fire season preparedness with LAFD and LAPD representatives addressing evacuation procedures and fire prevention lessons learned from recent fires.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, David Kaplan, Haldis To
Minutes September 5, 2019GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on November 28, 2019, where members approved previous minutes, heard a treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $39,371.72, and discussed fire season experiences including the Getty Fire and evacuation concerns with LAFD and LAPD representatives. The council also announced 2019 award winners and scheduled upcoming meetings including a December 12 holiday celebration and January 23 briefing on the Gladstones Redevelopment project.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its November 14, 2019 meeting with 13 voting members present. The meeting included reports on the council's finances, discussion of recent fires and evacuation issues, announcement of 2019 award winners, and updates on various community matters including traffic, urban forestry, and digital advertising on vehicles.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Joanna Spak, Sue Kohl, David - Item 11.2
Minutes December 20, 2018GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on November 28, 2019, where members approved previous minutes, heard a treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $39,371.72, and discussed fire season experiences including the Getty Fire with presentations from LAFD and LAPD representatives. The council also announced 2019 award winners and confirmed upcoming meetings including a December 12 holiday celebration and January 23 briefing on the Gladstones Redevelopment project.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 9, 2020 meeting with voting members present to discuss upcoming events, legislative updates including SB 50 concerns, traffic and safety issues on Sunset Boulevard, and reports from government representatives including LAPD and County Supervisor staff.
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Public SafetyCommunity SupportEmergency Preparedness
This Spring 2008 Pacific Palisades Community Council disaster preparedness guide provides information on how to react during earthquakes in various locations, post-9/11 security risks, business disaster planning, and lists suppliers for emergency preparedness materials. The guide emphasizes the importance of individual and neighborhood-level emergency planning, particularly given Pacific Palisades' geographical isolation during potential disasters.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Los Angeles Fire Department lifted most evacuation orders for the Getty Fire as of October 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM, with some areas remaining closed due to safety concerns. Palisades High School remained closed on October 31 while other local schools reopened, and residents were provided resources and reminders for safe evacuation procedures and recovery.
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4. PPCC further urges that a resolution be brought forthwith in City Council by Councilwoman Traci Park and/or other Cou
Minutes January 10, 2023GovernanceEventsMinutesMotions
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on July 27, 2023, where the Treasurer reported a bank balance of $42,691 and discussed major expense categories including insurance, technology, and communication costs, while the President provided updates on digital billboard advertising opposition, Temescal Canyon Road repairs, new LAPD leadership, Potrero Canyon oversight initiatives, and a planned 50th anniversary celebration.
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Palisades Fire 2025MinutesMotionsWracVHFHSZPolicy & Advocacy
This report presents findings from a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago in partnership with the Pacific Palisades Community Council to understand residents' priorities for recovery and rebuilding following the January 2025 Palisades Fire. The survey, fielded from September 11 to October 20, 2025, reveals that residents prioritize fire safety infrastructure, environmental safety assurances, and community recovery, while facing significant financial barriers and uncertainty about returning, with many willing to support modest tax or fee increases to fund critical improvements.
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GovernanceEventsMinutes
These are meeting minutes from the Pacific Palisades Community Council covering two meetings: January 26, 2023, which included discussions on street services, condolences for David Morena, organizational reports, a motion on smoking prohibition on film sets in fire hazard zones, and George Wolfberg Park signage issues; and February 9, 2023, which began with a call to order and roll call. The documents detail various committee reports, government representative updates, and community business.