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• FireAid Support1

  Position Paper August 18, 2025

  Palisades Fire 2025MinutesPolicy & Advocacy

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council issued a letter commending FireAid's philanthropic response to the Palisades and Eaton fires, noting that nearly $75 million has been distributed to over 160 nonprofits and organizations for recovery services including housing, legal aid, and mental health support. The Council acknowledged initial questions about fund allocation but stated that subsequent information and third-party audits have demonstrated the effectiveness and integrity of FireAid's grantmaking.

  

• PPCC Statement and Request re CC&RsF

  Position Paper February 28, 2025

  Palisades Fire 2025MinutesPolicy & Advocacy

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety notify all building permit applicants in the 90272 zip code area that their parcels may be subject to recorded Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that impose additional restrictions beyond LADBS approvals, and for Tract 9300 applicants, encourage voluntary compliance with Civic League Guidelines. The request was adopted by the PPCC Board on February 27, 2025.

  

• PPCC Community Interest Statement 8-12-21

  Position Paper August 19, 2021

  GovernanceMinutesMotionsWrac

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a statement to the Los Angeles City Redistricting Commission expressing support for maintaining current City Council District 11 boundaries, citing shared community planning with Brentwood, geographic isolation, beach community identity, and regional interests west of the 405 Freeway. The statement details Pacific Palisades' characteristics including its fire hazard vulnerability, recreational and cultural significance, and community-minded governance.

  

• 7-24-21 Draft Community Interest Statement

  Position Paper July 26, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a draft community interest statement supporting the retention of current Congressional District 11 boundaries, citing shared characteristics with Brentwood including community planning, schools, fire hazard zones, and geographic isolation by the 405 freeway and Santa Monica Mountains. The statement emphasizes Pacific Palisades' identity as a beach community, residential suburb, and recreation-rich area with significant historical and cultural importance.

  

• PPCC Position Statement-CF21-0350R

  Position Paper April 16, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Council File 21-0350, which proposes using public beaches and parks for homeless housing, citing concerns including violations of the California Coastal Act, inadequate transit access and sanitary facilities for homeless individuals, fire risks, impacts on emergency response capabilities, and safety concerns for families and children. The council argues that alternative inland sites are more suitable and notes that similar projects in other California beach cities were relocated inland due to coastal access concerns.

  

• PPCC Position on Calvary Christian School

  Position Paper October 25, 2019

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracDevelopment Projects

  PPCC does not object to the discretionary planning application for Calvary Christian School at 701 Palisades Drive, contingent on adoption of a condition limiting concurrent use of church and school facilities to six times per calendar year and requiring valet parking for events exceeding 564 attendees.

  

• PPCC Statement

  Position Paper April 29, 2019

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council issued a statement condemning a racist hate speech incident and threats that occurred at a local Ralphs market involving a woman who directed vile language and threats toward Pastor Kenneth Davis and his daughter. The council expressed support for law enforcement efforts to prosecute the offender and stated that such behavior does not represent the community.

  

• Position Paper - May 11, 2017 (Park Working Group)

  Position Paper October 26, 2017

  Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMinutesMotionsWrac

  On May 11, 2017, the Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously voted to support the formation of a Dog Park Working Group to assess potential locations, identify funding sources, and conduct community outreach for creating a dog park in response to a January 2017 City Council motion by Councilmember Mike Bonin.

  

• PPCC Chair Statement re 4-2-17 Accident - Rev2

  Position Paper April 5, 2017

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracTraffic & Transportation

  PPCC Chair Maryam Zar issued a statement regarding a fatal accident on Sunset Boulevard and Chautauqua on April 2, 2017, involving a teen driver and a bike rider. The statement addresses community concerns about motorcycle riders, notes that the accident's cause has not been determined to be excessive speed, and announces that LAPD's West Traffic Division Captain will attend the April 13th PPCC board meeting to discuss the incident and street safety.