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• PPCC-Important Matters

  Background Info October 1, 2023

  GovernanceUrban ForestLeadership

  This document outlines important matters addressed by the Pacific Palisades Community Council from 1973 to present, covering public safety, homelessness, community character, parks and recreation, zoning and land use, and other singular issues. The list was prepared for the PPCC's 50th Anniversary Celebration and documents the council's advocacy positions and community initiatives across multiple decades.

  

• Status of Various Matters 9-28-23

  Report September 28, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  This report from the PPCC At-Large Representative covers three policy matters: SB 423, a state housing density bill that would streamline permitting for residential projects with exemptions for areas without local coastal programs; the Grants Pass case, a U.S. Supreme Court appeal regarding local government regulation of homeless camping for which PPCC submitted a supporting letter; and the Metro TCN program, which the City Planning Commission approved to allow digital billboards throughout Los Angeles despite PPCC opposition.

  

• Native plants letter

  Letter September 19, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban ForestMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Los Angeles City Council File 22-1469, which would mandate planting only California native species and ban non-native plants citywide, arguing that the motion would reduce biodiversity, create monoculture, and jeopardize urban forest health by limiting the available tree species.

  

• PPCC Motion re CF 22-1469

  Motion September 16, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Los Angeles City Council Motion CF 22-1469, which would mandate planting only native species in the city, arguing that such a policy would reduce biodiversity, concentrate tree species too narrowly, and fail to account for native species that do not adapt well to urban environments. The council supports increased native plantings and invasive species restrictions while maintaining that biodiversity includes both native and non-native trees and plants.

  

• Park Rules Sign - Revision Issues

  Memo September 10, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  This document analyzes proposed revisions to Potrero Park's rules sign, categorizing eight requested changes by priority and noting which were adopted or rejected. The analysis addresses public safety concerns, legal compliance with Los Angeles Municipal Code, and clarity issues regarding firearms, biking, alcohol, and other park regulations.

  

• PPCC At lrg & Area 8 Alts. Notice 2023

  Announcement August 26, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting applications for 2nd Alternate Representative positions for At-large and Area Eight, with applications due by September 24, 2023. Applicants must submit a statement detailing their residency, community involvement, and positions on local issues.

  

• PPCC Alternates App.Notice 2023-2

  Election Notice July 24, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting applications for the vacant Area Five 2nd Alternate Representative position, with applicants required to submit a statement by August 20, 2023, and must be residents of the specified Area Five boundaries.

  

• 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.

  

• 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.

  

• Background SB 423 - Rev

  Background Info June 5, 2023

  Land UseUrban ForestPlanning & Density

  This document outlines the Pacific Palisades Community Council's proposed motion to oppose California Senate Bill 423 (Wiener) unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The bill would expand streamlined housing approvals by eliminating the Coastal Development Permit process for qualifying multifamily projects in coastal areas and lacks clear protections for fire hazard zones, raising concerns about public safety and environmental review in Pacific Palisades.