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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.

  

• Coastal Zone Matters -- 2019-2023

  Background Info June 28, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density

  This document lists Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on coastal zone matters from 2019 to 2023, including letters to the Coastal Commission regarding coastal map redrawing and opposition letters to legislative bills AB 1287 and SB 423.

  

• Homeless Camping -- 2019-2022

  Background Info May 14, 2023

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  This document is a compilation of Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on homeless overnight camping, dwelling, and shelter matters from 2019 to 2023, including amicus support letters, council correspondence, and positions on various city council files related to sensitive uses and homeless policies.

  

• Homeless Shelter/Overnight Camping Positions -- 2019-2023

  Background Info June 5, 2022

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  This document is a compilation of Pacific Palisades Community Council positions on homeless overnight camping, dwelling, and shelter matters from 2019 to 2023, including amicus support letters, council correspondence, and positions on various Los Angeles city council files and motions.

  

• Boise summaryR1

  Background Info December 7, 2019

  Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping

  This document summarizes the Martin v. City of Boise case, in which the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that enforcing anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals violates the Eighth Amendment when shelter beds are insufficient. The Pacific Palisades Community Council's Executive Committee unanimously voted to support an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting review of the case, citing concerns about public safety and the enforceability of anti-camping laws in local parks and bluff areas.

  

• Land Use Committee Policies and Procedures (amended 10-17-2019) - Item placed

  Background Info October 18, 2019

  GovernanceBylaws

  This document outlines the policies and procedures for the Pacific Palisades Community Council Land Use Committee, including its purpose to provide thorough analysis and recommendations on zoning and land use issues, the types of projects and policies it may review, and the procedures for meetings, agendas, and decision-making. The committee consists of five to nine members appointed by the PPCC Chair and operates with guidelines consistent with coastal zone regulations and PPCC guiding principles.

  

• Boise summaryR

  Background Info September 17, 2019

  Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping

  This document summarizes the Martin v. City of Boise case, in which the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that enforcing anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals violates the Eighth Amendment when shelter beds are insufficient. The Pacific Palisades Community Council's Executive Committee unanimously voted to support an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting review of the case, citing concerns about public safety and the need for constitutional clarity regarding local government enforcement of anti-camping laws.

  

• Street Tree Designation Facts,Questions (PPCC) 190912

  Background Info September 14, 2019

  Environment & Public SpacesPotrero CanyonMinutes

  This document presents facts and questions about street tree designation policies in Pacific Palisades, noting that over 59% of decades-old tree designations are no longer permitted by the City due to health and infrastructure problems, and questions whether adopting Santa Monica's model with high failure rates would be a sustainable investment compared to relying on the Urban Forestry Division's free vetting process.

  

• Other Skateboard Park Facts

  Background Info August 18, 2019

  Environment & Public SpacesParks & RecreationWrac

  This document provides factual information about skateparks in the Los Angeles area, including details about nearby facilities in Santa Monica and Venice Beach, other skateparks maintained by the City of LA, and cost estimates for constructing a new skatepark. The information was compiled for discussion as Item 11.2 on the Pacific Palisades Community Council agenda.

  

• About the CCs.3

  Background Info May 16, 2019

  GovernanceWrac

  This document describes the three community councils that are members of WRAC (Westside Regional Alliance of Councils): Pacific Palisades Community Council founded in 1973, Brentwood Community Council founded in 1997, and Westwood Community Council founded in 2009. All three are independent California non-profits that remain uncertified by choice to maintain autonomy and engage in advocacy with non-City government agencies.