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• Signage Positions (2015-2022)

  Background Info May 14, 2023

  Environment & Public SpacesStreet FurnitureMotions

  This document is an index of Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on sign ordinances, digital signage, billboards, and the Sidewalk & Transit Amenities Program (STAP) from 2015 to 2022, with links to individual letters and statements submitted to various city departments and committees.

  

• 2-20LettertoEditor

  Letter August 12, 2018

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  PPCC President Christina Spitz clarifies details about a September board meeting on neighborhood councils, noting that speakers included representatives from the City's Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and multiple neighborhood council leaders, and argues that PPCC's representation structure compares favorably to other community councils in Los Angeles.

  

• letterreSunsetaptsappeal

  Letter September 25, 2017

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracDevelopment Projects

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the West Los Angeles Planning Commission regarding a proposed multi-family residential development at 16990-17000 Sunset Boulevard, reiterating its request for a Focused Environmental Impact Report to address concerns about soils, hydrology, haul routes, traffic, and storm-drain/sewer access before issuance of a Coastal Development Permit. The council affirmed its commitment to upholding applicable zoning regulations and Coastal Act provisions.

  

• AB 57 Letter

  Letter March 19, 2016

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZCell Tower Regulation

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 57, stating the bill would severely restrict local government authority to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities and cell tower siting, and expressing concern that it may curtail environmental review requirements under the California Coastal Act for facilities in coastal zones. The council urges Senator Hueso to vote against the bill.

  

• CPC Archer Project Letter-2

  Letter March 19, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments to the City Planning Commission regarding the Archer School for Girls project, expressing concerns about potential traffic congestion impacts on Pacific Palisades, particularly regarding overlap with the California Incline replacement project scheduled to begin April 20, 2015. The Council urged that no approval be granted without thorough assessment of cumulative construction impacts and verifiable assurances that negative traffic impacts can be mitigated.

  

• PPCC City Council Committees Letter

  Letter March 19, 2016

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  Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that City Council members include PPCC on the same basis as certified neighborhood councils and neighborhood council alliances for additional speaking time before the City Council and agencies under Council File 15-0389. PPCC argues it performs identical functions to neighborhood councils but remains ineligible for certification because it declines City funding, and highlights its 1973 founding, frequent public meetings, elected board structure, and leadership on various municipal legislative matters.

  

• Bluffs Project CDP Appeal Letter

  Letter March 7, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the West Los Angeles Planning Commission regarding a proposed multi-family residential development at 16990-17000 Sunset Boulevard, reiterating its request for a Focused Environmental Impact Report to be prepared prior to issuance of a Coastal Development Permit, with specific focus on soils, hydrology, haul routes, traffic, and storm-drain/sewer access. The council also requested that the Planning Commission apply and enforce all applicable City zoning regulations and Coastal Act provisions.

  

• SB 218 Letter

  Letter March 7, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses support for Senate Bill 218, which would end photo enforcement of stop signs by the Mountains Recreation Conservancy Authority (MRCA) within parklands. The council argues that MRCA's legislative exception to the California Vehicle Code is unwarranted and has been abused, citing the placement of photo enforcement machines in Temescal Canyon Gateway Park at intersections with no accident history or significant traffic.

  

• Storage Ords Letter

  Letter March 7, 2016

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council urges immediate implementation of the parks storage ordinance (LAMC 63.44) and opposes certain proposed amendments to the sidewalks storage ordinance (LAMC 56.11), instead recommending alternative amendments including a 300-foot buffer zone from residences, retention of specific personal item protections, and clarified ADA access language.

  

• STRs Motion

  Motion March 6, 2016

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion opposing short-term rentals in residential zones while recommending strict regulations if legalization occurs, including owner-occupancy requirements, a 30-night annual cap, mandatory permits, liability insurance, transient occupancy tax collection, and platform accountability. The motion specifies requirements for host registration, neighbor notification, wage compliance, and establishes appeal and private action rights for affected residents.