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• Awards Nomination Press Release 2021

  Press Release September 23, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year and Golden Sparkplug Awards, with a deadline of October 31, 2021 at 9pm. The awards will be presented at the PPCC board meeting on December 9, 2021 via Zoom, honoring community volunteers and those who initiate beneficial projects.

  

• Email Letter to Mayor 9-2-21

  Letter September 2, 2021

  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.

  

• Nick Melvoin Message 8-12-21

  Letter August 13, 2021

  Community LifeSchools & Youth

  LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin provides information to Pacific Palisades Community Council members about the return to full-time, in-person instruction on August 16th, including COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements, safety protocols, and available resources for families and staff.

  

• PPCC Letter City Council & CAO-4

  Letter August 9, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Los Angeles City Council and the City Administrative Officer opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing safety concerns after a homeless individual was struck by a vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway near the proposed site. The council argues that the location is infeasible due to documented dangers to homeless individuals, particularly those with mental health or addiction issues.

  

• PPCC Letter City Council & CAO-3

  Letter August 6, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Los Angeles City Council opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing public safety concerns including dangerous traffic conditions, wildfire risks in a Very High Fire Severity Zone, and the presence of individuals with arson histories in the area. The council argued that the proposal contradicts positions held by Governor Newsom and other officials who oppose homeless encampments in public parks and high-risk areas.

  

• PPCC Letter City Council & CAO-2

  Letter August 3, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes using Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, arguing it is a state park meant for families and all Californians, and citing public safety concerns including tsunami/flooding risks, landslides, and PCH traffic hazards. The council contends the proposal contradicts principles of equity and environmental justice and notes that 13 city councilmembers voted for restrictions on homeless dwelling near public parks.

  

• 7-24-21 Draft Community Interest Statement

  Position Paper July 26, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a draft community interest statement supporting the retention of current Congressional District 11 boundaries, citing shared characteristics with Brentwood including community planning, schools, fire hazard zones, and geographic isolation by the 405 freeway and Santa Monica Mountains. The statement emphasizes Pacific Palisades' identity as a beach community, residential suburb, and recreation-rich area with significant historical and cultural importance.

  

• PPCC Supp Letter State Agencies #3

  Letter July 24, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to California state officials on July 24, 2021, opposing the City of Los Angeles's proposed use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, arguing that such use violates the state beach's general plan, purpose statement, and applicable laws that designate the area for public recreation rather than habitation.

  

• PPCC Supp Letter State Agencies #2

  Letter July 19, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the City of Los Angeles's proposed use of Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler State Beach parking lots for homeless housing, arguing that such use violates the beaches' General Plans and Purpose Statements which mandate preservation of recreational opportunities and scenic qualities. The Council contends the proposal conflicts with California Public Resources Code provisions and state policy prioritizing public beach access.

  

• Email Letter to Judge Carter 5-17-21

  Letter May 17, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Judge David O. Carter opposing a City Council motion to study using state beach parking lots and parks for homeless housing, citing that Will Rogers State Beach parking lot is currently serving as a wildfire command post and that County Code prohibits habitation on beach parking lots. The Council requested that the Will Rogers State Beach parking lot be excluded from any settlement or court order regarding homeless housing locations in Los Angeles.