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• PPCC - USPS-OIG Response Letter

  Letter October 2, 2019

  Public SafetyPotrero CanyonMinutes

  The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General investigated mail theft complaints from Pacific Palisades residents and found no evidence of Postal Service employee involvement, though two non-employee suspects were identified and referred to the Postal Inspection Service. Test mailings were delivered uncompromised and the investigation was closed.

  

• Message to the Editor of the Palisades News

  Letter September 29, 2019

  Public SafetyPotrero CanyonMinutesHomeless Camping

  PPCC officers sent a letter to the Palisades News editor on September 28, 2019, requesting a clarification regarding news coverage of PPCC's support for an amicus brief in the Boise homeless case. The letter clarifies that PPCC and BCC are requesting Supreme Court review of the Ninth Circuit decision to provide guidance on constitutional limits of local camping regulations, not requesting that the decision be overturned.

  

• BCC Amicus Letter

  Letter September 27, 2019

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  The Brentwood Community Council filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in the Boise v. Martin case regarding camping ordinances and homelessness, joining 33 other California cities and counties with support from the Pacific Palisades Community Council. The brief seeks clarity on camping ordinances to address fire safety concerns, encampment management, and social service outreach effectiveness in the region.

  

• Message to Councilmember Mike Bonin re sign ordinance

  Letter September 24, 2019

  Public SafetySign Ordinance

  Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a message to Councilmember Mike Bonin opposing a proposed Citywide Sign Ordinance that would allow digital signs in parks, scenic highways, and areas outside designated Sign Districts, and urging support for strong opt-out provisions to allow the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community Plan area to exclude digital signs from these locations.

  

• Boise summaryR

  Background Info September 17, 2019

  Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping

  This document summarizes the Martin v. City of Boise case, in which the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that enforcing anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals violates the Eighth Amendment when shelter beds are insufficient. The Pacific Palisades Community Council's Executive Committee unanimously voted to support an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting review of the case, citing concerns about public safety and the need for constitutional clarity regarding local government enforcement of anti-camping laws.

  

• Letter - Sep 16, 2019 (Amicus Support)

  Letter September 16, 2019

  Public SafetyPotrero CanyonMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses strong support for the Brentwood Community Council's amicus brief in City of Boise v. Martin, a Supreme Court case concerning regulation of homeless encampments on public property. The council cites severe homelessness impacts in Pacific Palisades, including fire hazards and public health concerns, as reasons for supporting the brief.

  

• Lieu Press Release September 11, 2019 - Pres Trump - LA Homelessness

  Press Release September 12, 2019

  Public SafetyPotrero CanyonMinutesHomeless Camping

  Congressman Ted W. Lieu issued a statement urging President Trump to support congressional efforts to address homelessness, specifically recommending the Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act and the Ending Homelessness Act of 2019. Lieu stated he would work with the President on this issue if serious efforts were made to break the cycle of homelessness.

  

• Report - Jun 13, 2019 (PPÇÇ RPT PP)

  Report June 13, 2019

  Public SafetyWracTraffic Safety

  This report documents a Pacific Palisades Community Council representative's attendance at a June 12, 2019 LA City Council Transportation Committee hearing regarding dockless scooter regulations. The representative proposed requiring scooter companies to include consent language in user agreements allowing disclosure of renter identification to law enforcement in cases of accidents or crimes as a condition of operating permits in Los Angeles.

  

• E-Scooter FAQ

  Background Info June 12, 2019

  Public SafetyTraffic Safety

  This FAQ document outlines Los Angeles Department of Transportation regulations for dockless e-scooters launched under a one-year permit program in December 2018, covering user requirements, riding and parking rules, citywide scooter caps, and enforcement procedures. Users must be 18 with a valid driver's license, cannot ride on sidewalks, and must park away from driveways, crosswalks, and ADA access areas.

  

• PPCC Letter Bloom re AB 1112 with linksR

  Letter May 19, 2019

  Public SafetyMinutesMotionsWracTraffic Safety

  Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Assembly Bill 1112 and urges Assemblymember Bloom to vote against it, citing concerns that the bill would restrict local regulatory control over dockless mobility device providers and prevent cities from requiring providers to cooperate with law enforcement in injury cases. The opposition stems from a recent hit-and-run incident involving a scooter user in the Palisades where the provider refused to provide identifying information to police.