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• Council File 24-0055 Raman (leaf blowers)

  Letter February 20, 2024

  Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMotions

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports Council File 24-0055, which requests improved enforcement of Los Angeles's existing ban on gas-powered leaf blowers within 500 feet of residences, along with educational outreach and information about available rebate programs. The Council notes that despite community advocacy and past efforts to promote electric alternatives, illegal use of gas-powered leaf blowers and inadequate enforcement remain ongoing concerns.

  

• EC Letter re PLUM & TCN Ord

  Letter December 5, 2023

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the Metro TCN digital billboard program, citing concerns about public safety, driver distraction, environmental impacts, and erosion of scenic corridor protections. The council urges Councilwoman Traci Park to exempt the proposed digital billboard on Exposition Boulevard near the 405/10 intersection from the program.

  

• Awards Honorees 2023R

  Bio November 11, 2023

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council recognized six 2023 honorees at a Holiday Dinner and Awards Celebration, including Citizen of the Year Cindy Kirven for her work with the Village Green and Forestry Committee, four Golden Sparkplug recipients (Laura Schneider, John Dwight, Sara Marti, and Steve Cron) for various community contributions, and Palisades P.R.I.D.E. organization for its beautification and environmental protection efforts.

  

• Treasurer's Report 9-28-23

  Report October 21, 2023

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The September 28, 2023 Treasurer's Report shows a current balance of $45,285.03 with recent transactions and detailed accounting of donations and commitments for the Jubilee event, totaling $7,696 in cash donations plus in-kind contributions and pending commitments of $3,750.

  

• Presentation - Oct 14, 2022 (Department Insurance Safer From Wildfires PPT)

  Presentation August 29, 2023

  Community LifeLocal Organizations

  The California Department of Insurance's Community Relations and Outreach Branch presented information about the Safer from Wildfires program, which provides guidance on protecting homes, surroundings, and communities from wildfire risk through structural hardening, vegetation management, and community certification programs. The document also outlines new regulations requiring insurance companies to offer discounts for home hardening, provide transparency on wildfire risk scores, and allow consumers to appeal risk determinations.

  

• PPHS Los Liones

  Flyer March 18, 2023

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Historical Society organized a moderate-level hike at Los Liones on April 1, 2023, led by historian Randy Young to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pacific Palisades High School and the 29th anniversary of Los Liones Gateway Park, followed by a program and refreshments at the amphitheater.

  

• Pacific Palisades CC 01262023

  Presentation January 27, 2023

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  This presentation to the Pacific Palisades Community Council Board outlines Los Angeles's solid waste management programs, including blue-bin recycling, green-bin organics composting, and food rescue initiatives, as well as new city ordinances to reduce single-use plastics through expanded bans on polystyrene products, single-use carryout bags, and disposable foodware at city facilities and events. The ordinances include compliance deadlines ranging from January 2023 through 2024 for businesses to transition to reusable or compostable alternatives.

  

• American Legion Invitation to Grand Opening w QR code

  Flyer January 24, 2023

  Community LifeLocal OrganizationsAgendas

  Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 of the American Legion invited the community to a grand reopening of their headquarters at 15247 La Cruz Drive in Pacific Palisades, featuring an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 PM.

  

• PPCC 2022 Awards Honorees Information

  Bio November 21, 2022

  Community LifeEvents

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council honored six individuals and one organization at its 2022 Awards Celebration on December 8, 2022. Awards included Citizen of the Year for Michael K. Lanning for his 70 years of service as Scoutmaster, Golden Sparkplug Awards for community safety, trail enhancement, and food security initiatives, and the Pride of the Palisades Award for the Historical Society's centennial celebration committee.

  

• Press Release - Oct 4, 2022 (Awards Nomination)

  Press Release October 10, 2022

  Community LifeAwards & HeritageMinutes

  Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting nominations for the 2022 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards, with a deadline of October 31, 2022 at 9pm. The awards will be presented at the PPCC Awards Celebration and Holiday Meeting on December 8, 2022 at Temescal Gateway Park.