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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update EIR, expressing concerns about increased housing density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, limited evacuation routes, potential impacts on scenic resources, and the lack of concurrent updates to local community plans. The council requested that the EIR analyze potential significant environmental impacts from a range of realistic rezoning possibilities that may be assigned to Pacific Palisades.
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Land UseMinutesMotionsWracPlanning & Density
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on the scope of the Environmental Impact Report for the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update, expressing concerns about potential increased housing density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and requesting that the EIR analyze impacts on emergency evacuation, wildfire risk, and scenic resources. The Council disagreed with several findings of less than significant impact in the Initial Study, particularly regarding hazards, wildfire, and aesthetics.
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GovernanceEventsPotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 14, 2021 meeting via Zoom, during which the board discussed COVID-19 vaccine information, the Riviera Country Club maintenance gate issue, leadership changes in the LAPD Palisades division, and updates on various community initiatives including a street tree-planting plan for the Hartzell neighborhood.
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Community LifeEventsMinutes
Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Mayor Garcetti on September 2, 2021, expressing concerns that Senate Bills 9 and 10 lack adequate exemptions for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which could compromise evacuation routes and public safety during wildfires. The council urges the mayor to request that Governor Newsom veto the bills or require an unconditional exemption for high fire hazard areas.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting via Zoom on February 11, 2021, where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and the citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 update. The meeting also included reports on community programs including a Grab & Go grocery initiative and a $10,000 Rotary Club donation to the Westside Food Bank.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat, Karen Ridgley, Jo
Minutes January 30, 2021GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and various community programs including food assistance initiatives. The council also reviewed the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update and received reports from government representatives and organizational partners.
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GovernanceMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting on February 11, 2021, where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and various community programs including food assistance initiatives. The meeting also included reports from government representatives and organizational partners regarding local services and initiatives.
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**Voting Members in Attendance:** David Card, David Kaplan, Richard Cohen, Chris Spitz, Matthew Quiat - Item 11.1
Minutes January 16, 2021GovernanceEventsMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a meeting where members discussed traffic improvements at the Chautauqua/PCH intersection, legislative updates on housing bills SB 9 and 10, and various community programs including food assistance initiatives. The council also reviewed the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update and received reports from government representatives and organizational partners.
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Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping
The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the City Administrative Officer opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing legal obstacles under the Coastal Act, jurisdictional issues, safety concerns for homeless individuals, and the critical need for the lot during wildfire emergencies. The council argues the proposal is infeasible and poses risks to public safety across the region.
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GovernanceWrac
This document provides background on California Senate Bills 9 and 10 from the 2021-2022 legislative session, which would mandate local governments to approve increased residential density in single-family zones through streamlined approval processes. The document outlines concerns including lack of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone exemptions, violations of the Coastal Act, CEQA exemptions, absence of affordable housing requirements, and potential override of voter initiatives.