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• PPCC Motions passed 3-13-25

  Motion March 14, 2025

  GovernanceMotions

  On March 13, 2025, the Pacific Palisades Community Council passed two motions: one opposing SB 677 (Wiener) due to public safety concerns regarding increased housing density in high fire hazard areas, and another requesting that the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety notify permit applicants of Specific Plan provisions and confirm that these provisions will be enforced during Pacific Palisades reconstruction.

  

• Fire Recovery Positions (2025)

  Background Info March 1, 2025

  Palisades Fire 2025MotionsPolicy & Advocacy

  This document is a comprehensive index of Pacific Palisades Community Council positions and letters related to fire recovery throughout 2025, covering topics including density and public safety, building regulations, legislative advocacy on bills like SB 79 and SB 9, fee waivers, and community concerns about reconstruction projects.

  

• PPCC letter TCN billboards

  Letter November 3, 2024

  Community LifeCivic AdvocacyStreet FurnitureMotionsWrac

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the planned installation of two large digital billboards by Metro's Transportation Communication Network (TCN) program along the 405 freeway north of the 10 interchange, citing concerns about visual blight, driver distraction, traffic safety, and environmental impacts. The Council urges Metro Board members, LA County Supervisors, Mayor Bass, and LA City Councilmembers to exempt these billboards from the planned installation.

  

• PPCC Letter Little Hoover Commission

  Letter October 15, 2024

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  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.

  

• PPCC Letter Unfinished Construction

  Letter October 12, 2024

  Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports CF 24-1128, a proposal requesting a Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report on abandoned and unfinished construction sites in the city, citing fire hazards, public safety risks, and blight concerns particularly relevant to their Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone community. The council urges the Planning and Land Use Management Committee to take up the measure promptly.

  

• PPCC Letter HR 8340

  Letter September 30, 2024

  Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on September 26, 2024, supporting HR 8340, the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act, and urges Los Angeles City Council members to submit a resolution adding this bill to the city's federal legislative priorities for 2024-2025.

  

• PPCC Letter re Park letter-Gov. orderS

  Letter September 21, 2024

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on September 12, 2024, supporting Councilwoman Traci Park's August 5, 2024 letter requesting that Governor Newsom and Caltrans coordinate with Council District 11 to address encampments, particularly RV dwellings along Pacific Coast Highway, citing public health and safety concerns on state property.

  

• Motions re Homelessness passed 9-12-24

  Motion September 20, 2024

  Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  On September 12, 2024, the Pacific Palisades Community Council passed two motions regarding homelessness: one supporting Councilwoman Traci Park's letter to state authorities requesting coordination on RV encampments along PCH, and another urging the City of Los Angeles to establish a transparent central Homeless Reporting Dashboard similar to Culver City's.

  

• AB1082 Letter to Governor (PDF)

  Letter August 29, 2024

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZHomeless Camping

  Pacific Palisades Community Council requests Governor Newsom veto AB 1082, arguing the bill would hamper the City of Los Angeles's ability to regulate and remove RVs used as dwellings that pose fire and public health risks in their coastal community. The organization opposes the bill on grounds that it violates Home Rule principles and undermines local enforcement efforts.

  

• PPCC Letter AB 1082 F

  Letter August 29, 2024

  Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council strongly opposes AB 1082, which would limit the city's ability to cite and remove recreational vehicles used as dwellings, and strongly supports Council File 23-0002-S152 opposing the bill. The council urges local elected officials to pass the motion and state legislators to vote against AB 1082, citing concerns about public health and safety enforcement and the principle of local control.