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• Federal Support Request from Palisades Community Leaders 3-6-26

  Letter March 7, 2026

  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.

  

• PACIFIC PALISADES COMMUNITY

  Letter January 16, 2025

  GovernanceLeadership

  Sergeant Scott Alpert from the Los Angeles Police Department West Los Angeles Area addresses the Pacific Palisades community following a major fire, expressing condolences for lost homes and community establishments while providing information about containment efforts, safety protocols, and available resources including FEMA and Red Cross assistance. He emphasizes the need for the area to be deemed safe before residents can return and pledges ongoing support from law enforcement during the recovery process.

  

• SLO Brian Espin message

  Letter January 12, 2025

  GovernanceLeadership

  Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin announced on January 11, 2025, that police escorts into the Palisades Fire evacuation zone are being halted due to critical patrol resource constraints and safety concerns for emergency personnel. Only emergency personnel are permitted in the mandatory evacuation area, and residents are directed to contact pharmacies for emergency prescriptions and to await further guidance before attempting to return to their homes.

  

• PPCC Letter Little Hoover Commission

  Letter October 15, 2024

  GovernanceMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that the Little Hoover Commission investigate alleged mismanagement and misuse of billions of dollars in California and Los Angeles homelessness programs, citing a 2024 state audit that found the state failed to track costs and outcomes despite spending $24 billion over five years. The council references concerns about Project Homekey and other programs, requesting an investigation to identify operational failures and prevent future waste of taxpayer funds.

  

• Draft PPCC letter CEQA construction noise

  Letter February 5, 2024

  GovernanceMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the Department of City Planning's proposal to change construction noise thresholds, arguing it violates CEQA requirements, lacks substantial evidence, contradicts the City's General Plan Noise Element, and would disproportionately harm residents in quiet neighborhoods and those working night shifts or from home. The council calls for a new independent advisory panel to conduct a comprehensive study before any action is taken on the proposal.

  

• PPCC draft Hillside Construction Letter2

  Letter January 24, 2024

  GovernanceMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Councilwoman Traci Park detailing hazardous construction conditions in hillside neighborhoods, particularly regarding roadway blockages caused by haul routes and construction activities that impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The letter proposes six categories of measures to address these safety concerns, including restrictions on haul route permits, modifications to the haul route process, developer compliance requirements, a resident complaint portal, stronger penalties, and potential designation of hillside construction districts.

  

• PPCC draft Hillside Construction Letter

  Letter January 22, 2024

  GovernanceMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Councilwoman Traci Park detailing hazardous construction conditions in hillside neighborhoods, particularly regarding roadway blockages caused by haul routes and construction activities that impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The letter proposes six categories of measures to mitigate these public safety risks, including restrictions on haul route permits, modifications to the haul route process, developer compliance requirements, a resident complaint portal, stronger penalties, and potential designation of hillside construction districts.

  

• Crossing Guard letter - Canyon School

  Letter November 29, 2023

  GovernanceMinutesMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that LADOT hire Greg Herd as a crossing guard at Canyon Elementary School, citing heavy traffic on East Channel Road, recent pedestrian accidents, and three recent school lockdowns that have heightened safety concerns. The council asks for an exception to standard hiring protocols to allow the qualified, willing applicant to work at this specific location.

  

• PPCC EC letter AB1287

  Letter April 19, 2023

  GovernanceCoastalMinutesPlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 1287 (Alvarez) regarding density bonus provisions, arguing that the bill would allow projects in the Coastal Zone without environmental review of impacts on coastal resources and public safety. The council urges amendments to retain Coastal Act protections.

  

• PAPA. IRS letter confirming exempt status

  Letter March 22, 2023

  GovernanceBylaws

  The IRS confirms that the Palisades Americanism Parade Association Inc maintains tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3) as a public charity, and is required to file annual Form 990 information returns.