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• Signage Positions (from 2023 forward)

  Background Info March 2, 2024

  Environment & Public SpacesStreet FurnitureMotionsWrac

  This document lists Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on digital signage and billboard advertising programs from 2023 forward, including opposition letters to the IKE Program, STAP Program, and Metro TCN Program, with dates ranging from January 2023 to November 2024.

  

• WRAC Motions (from 2023 forward)

  Background Info March 2, 2024

  GovernanceStreet FurnitureWracHomeless Camping

  This document lists motions recommended by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC) and passed by the Pacific Palisades Community Council from January 2023 through July 2025, covering topics including zoning, homelessness, fire recovery, congestion pricing, light pollution, and e-bike regulations. The list includes links to the full text of each motion and references to related position letters and earlier WRAC motions from 2016-2022.

  

• FI 23-222 Via de Las Olas (2) (1)

  Report December 30, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesDrainageMinutes

  The Los Angeles Department of Public Works Geotechnical Engineering Division completed a field investigation of a landslide below Via De Las Olas at Friends Street in Pacific Palisades that occurred in January 2022 and was reactivated in early 2023. The investigation found that the deteriorating ribbed-metal bulkhead is susceptible to further undermining due to continuous groundwater seepage at the geologic contact, and recommends cooperation between Recreation and Parks and Cal Trans to repair the slide, clean terrace drains, and refer the bulkhead to the Hillside Slope Stability Program.

  

• Via de las Olas_responses to Chris Spitz questions

  Report December 30, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesDrainageMinutes

  The City of Los Angeles Geotechnical Engineering Division responds to 13 questions from the Pacific Palisades Community Council regarding a field investigation of a landslide that occurred in the bluffs near Via de las Olas in August 2023. The responses address concerns about erosion mitigation, bulkhead replacement, subsurface water investigation, and public safety, noting that funding and coordination with multiple agencies are required before mitigation measures can be implemented.

  

• 2023 Nov Progress Report for Coastal Commission 11-22-23

  Report December 13, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesCoastal

  This progress report to the California Coastal Commission details expenditures and project status for the Potrero Canyon Park restoration project as of November 22, 2023, including $37.5 million in funds expended to date, projected expenditures of $1.73 million for the next six months, and a remaining account balance of $10,507. The report addresses upcoming tasks including years 2-5 of a five-year maintenance phase and construction of a lateral pedestrian trail, while noting that a public access path across Pacific Coast Highway will be addressed separately through the Potrero Canyon Pedestrian Bridge Project.

  

• EC Letter re PLUM & TCN Ord

  Letter December 5, 2023

  Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMinutesMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  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.

  

• 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.

  

• LUC Policies-Procedures 2023R

  Background Info November 20, 2023

  Land UseBylawsLand Use Reports

  This document outlines the policies and procedures for the Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee, including its purpose to provide standardized analysis of zoning and land use issues, the types of projects and policies it may review, and the operational procedures for meetings and decision-making. The committee consists of 5-9 members appointed by the PPCC Chair and makes recommendations to the full PPCC Board on development projects and land use policy matters.

  

• 50th Anniversary Jubilee Recap & Photos (9/30/2023)

  Recap November 15, 2023

  GovernanceEventsRecaps

  Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) celebrated its 50 years of service with community members, elected officials, and representatives from numerous local organizations. The event included presentations of honors from government officials and recognition certificates for community volunteers and organizational leaders.

  

• 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.