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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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Palisades Fire 2025Policy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion requesting that the City conduct catastrophe modeling studies and develop evacuation plans before issuing rebuild permits for density bonus projects in areas affected by the January 2025 Palisades Fire, citing concerns about public safety and evacuation risks in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The motion also requests that the Governor issue an emergency order to suspend density bonus permits until evacuation compliance measures are completed.
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GovernanceAgendas
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Board meeting agenda for April 9, 2026 includes approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, committee updates on bylaws and land use matters, and two Land Use Committee motions opposing a proposed mixed-use project at 15113 Sunset Blvd. and addressing density mandates and emergency evacuation concerns in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
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GovernanceRecaps
The Pacific Palisades Community Council announces a Renewal Celebration scheduled for March 22, 2026, and provides information about upcoming community events including a City Council meeting on permit fee waivers, a Land Use Committee meeting regarding a mixed-use project, a CD 11 candidates debate, and various recovery resources for fire-affected residents.
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Palisades Fire 2025Rebuild & Recovery
This document presents an overview of three technical reports prepared by AECOM for Pacific Palisades fire recovery, covering infrastructure restoration planning, wildfire resilience strategies, and logistics/traffic/communication management during reconstruction. The reports synthesize 263 projects across multiple agencies and utilities into coordinated phased recovery plans, with recommendations for long-term resilience improvements pending funding and approvals.
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GovernancePotrero CanyonMinutes
The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 8, 2026 meeting via Zoom with 22 voting members in attendance. The meeting included reports on fire anniversary commemorations, community survey results, treasurer finances, and updates on various community projects including ACE Building Materials' permit application and the Palisades Forestry Committee's tree planting efforts.
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Palisades Fire 2025RecapsPolicy & Advocacy
The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee submitted a response to the February 2026 AECOM Workstream Reports on infrastructure restoration, wildfire resilience, and logistics/traffic management, recommending collaborative translation of advisory guidance into actionable plans with priorities including undergrounding utilities, completing infrastructure inventory, implementing hydrant pressure solutions, and developing integrated multi-hazard emergency planning.
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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.
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GovernanceMotions
Pacific Palisades community leaders request federal support from the EPA and Trump Administration for recovery from the January 2025 Palisades Fire, citing the need for infrastructure improvements, financial assistance, and coordinated federal action to accelerate rebuilding efforts. The letter outlines twelve priority areas including utility undergrounding, water infrastructure repair, evacuation infrastructure, gap funding for residential and commercial rebuilding, and establishment of a community authority.
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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.