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• Palisades Organizations-July 2023

  Organizational List July 13, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesCoastalPotrero CanyonLegislation

  This document is a comprehensive directory of Pacific Palisades Community Council member organizations, schools, and other community organizations, including homeowner associations, government advisory boards, non-profit organizations, and faith-based institutions with their contact information and websites.

  

• Capt Heredia Commendation

  Letter July 12, 2023

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZCrime & Enforcement

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council issued a letter of commendation for LAPD Captain Craig Heredia's promotion from West LA Command to Hollywood Division, praising his leadership, responsiveness to community concerns, and understanding of local public safety issues.

  

• PPCC Supp. Letter AB1287

  Letter June 28, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the California State Senate Governance and Finance Committee regarding AB 1287, changing their position from opposing the bill to being unopposed after amendments were made to retain the Coastal Act Saving Clause. The council acknowledged the need for affordable housing solutions while emphasizing the importance of maintaining environmental and public safety protections for their coastal community.

  

• Canyon Classroom Replacement Project

  Presentation June 23, 2023

  Land UseUrban ForestDevelopment Projects

  Los Angeles Unified School District's Canyon Charter School Classroom Building project involves demolishing two kindergarten classrooms and portable buildings to construct a new two-story building with nine classrooms, along with infrastructure improvements including ADA upgrades, landscape work, and relocation of a historical schoolhouse. Construction was anticipated to begin by the end of 2023.

  

• PPCC letter SB 4-ACHCD

  Letter June 23, 2023

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 4 (Wiener) regarding streamlined housing approvals unless amended to include a Coastal Zone exemption and an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety risks from increased density in fire-prone areas. The PPCC Board unanimously passed this position on June 22, 2023.

  

• PPCC letter SB 423-ACHCD

  Letter June 22, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 423 unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety during emergency evacuations. The Council's position aligns with the California Coastal Commission's unanimous opposition to the bill on June 7, 2023.

  

• PPCC letter SB 423-ACNR

  Letter June 22, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 423 unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety during emergency evacuations. The Council's position aligns with the California Coastal Commission's unanimous opposition to the bill on June 7, 2023.

  

• June 22, 2023 - PPCC Meeting Agenda - Item of

  Agenda June 20, 2023

  GovernanceAgendas

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council held a board meeting on June 22, 2023, with agenda items including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report, and consideration of a proposed motion opposing SB 4 (Wiener) unless amended to include specific zoning, ownership, and exemption provisions for coastal and fire hazard zones.

  

• Letter - Jun 9, 2023 (SB Wiener CCC OUA)

  Letter June 16, 2023

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously on June 7, 2023, to oppose SB 423 unless amended to retain the current coastal zone exclusion from ministerial approval requirements, citing concerns that removing the exclusion could result in significant detrimental impacts to coastal resources including public access, sensitive habitats, and coastal hazards while providing only nominal affordable housing benefits.

  

• WRAC light pollution motion

  Motion June 15, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban ForestWrac

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council passed a motion recommending that the City Council adopt the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting to minimize light pollution across city facilities, private development, and community plans. The principles emphasize purposeful, directed, and appropriately-timed lighting with warmer color temperatures.