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• Urban Forest Positions -- 2019-2023

  Background Info September 16, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  This document lists motions and letters passed by the Pacific Palisades Community Council since 2019, primarily focused on street tree selection policy, tree removals, replacement trees, native plant requirements, and tree canopy protection. The motions span from October 2019 through December 2023 and include resolutions, comment letters on environmental reviews, and position papers on urban forestry matters.

  

• Urban Forestry Letter

  Letter November 3, 2019

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that the Urban Forestry Division resume street tree planting in Pacific Palisades following the Board's adoption of an urban forestry policy and street tree selection criteria developed by the Palisades Forestry Committee. The policy was adopted on October 24, 2019, after five months of research and community input.

  

• Resolution re Street Tree Selections

  Resolution October 24, 2019

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban ForestWrac

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a resolution endorsing a street tree selection policy and mission statement developed by the Palisades Forestry Committee to enhance and sustain the urban forest through appropriate tree planting, community education, and protection of existing trees. The policy establishes criteria for selecting street trees based on growspace availability, water requirements, species diversity, aesthetics, canopy size, and other factors to maximize canopy coverage and tree health in the community.

  

• PFC Mission-Objectives-Appendices (straight) 190901

  Position Paper September 11, 2019

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  The Palisades Forestry Committee document outlines the committee's vision, mission, and objectives for enhancing and sustaining the urban forest in Pacific Palisades through tree preservation, planting, and community education. The document details proposed urban forest policies including tree designation criteria based on the Santa Monica Urban Forest Master Plan, removal restrictions, maintenance standards, and public outreach strategies.

  

• PPCC Minutes - 2019 / 10 / 24

  Minutes September 5, 2019

  GovernancePotrero CanyonUrban ForestMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its October 24, 2019 meeting with voting members present to discuss council business including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's report showing a bank balance of $40,071.72, updates on the Veterans Garden and park improvements, awards nominations deadline, and a Land Use Committee recommendation regarding Calvary Christian School's application for plan approval and coastal development permit.

  

• UPDATE FROM PPCC WILDFIRE SAFETY ADVISOR MIRIAM SCHULMAN

  Report June 27, 2019

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban ForestWrac

  PPCC Wildfire Safety Advisor Miriam Schulman reports that four community members completed a National Fire Prevention Association certification course on evaluating homes for wildfire vulnerability, focusing on how blowing embers cause houses to burn. The course included firefighters, home inspectors, and homeowners, with the goal of disseminating wildfire resistance information to Pacific Palisades residents.

  

• Scroll of 2019 Minutes

  Minutes December 20, 2018

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council held its January 10, 2019 meeting with 18 voting members present. The meeting included reports on the successful Awards Gala, appointment of a Wildfire Safety Advisor, upcoming community events, and presentations from USPS officials on mail security.