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• PPCC Highlands Bathroom Letter

  Letter June 5, 2021

  Environment & Public SpacesCoastalMinutesMotionsWrac

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair writes to city and state officials regarding the deteriorated condition of the Highlands Trailhead bathrooms, which are permanently closed due to clogged toilets, graffiti, and surrounding trash, and requests action to either clean and restore the facilities or compel the East Coast-based owner to do so. The letter emphasizes the health and safety hazards posed by the situation, particularly given the area's proximity to housing and forest in a high fire zone.

  

• PPCC Letter re PDDs 5-28-21

  Letter May 28, 2021

  GovernanceMinutesMotionsWrac

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted concerns to the City Council Transportation Committee regarding proposed regulations for robotic personal delivery devices (PDDs), requesting that any regulations include opt-in or opt-out provisions for neighborhoods. The letter references a March 25, 2021 PPCC board meeting where CD 11 Transportation Deputy Eric Bruins presented on the proposed PDD regulatory framework and answered community questions about safety, accessibility, and implementation.

  

• PPCC Letter re Appeal Fee Increase

  Letter March 27, 2021

  Land UseWracPlanning & DensityHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously voted on March 25, 2021 to oppose a proposal to increase the land use decision appeal fee from $89 to $16,097, arguing the increase would prohibit meaningful public access to the appeal process. The council urged the City Council Planning and Land Use Management Committee to reject the proposal.

  

• PPCC EC Letter SB55 amendments2

  Letter March 19, 2021

  Land UseWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee writes to Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern regarding proposed draft amendments to SB 55, requesting that the bill be modified to allow property owners to rebuild on a 1:1 basis in accordance with applicable zoning codes at the time of rebuilding, rather than restricting rebuilding to the same or smaller size. The Council argues that limiting home size is not reasonably related to wildfire evacuation safety and expresses concerns about density mandates and equal treatment of similarly-situated properties.

  

• PPCC EC Letter SB55 amendments

  Letter March 15, 2021

  Public SafetyWracPlanning & DensityWildfire Prevention

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted suggested amendments to SB 55 to Senators Ben Allen and Henry Stern, proposing clarifications that would allow property owners in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone to rebuild or develop residential and commercially-zoned properties on a 1:1 basis while preserving single-family residential neighborhoods and preventing increased density. The council's recommendations address the rebuilding of legal structures, development of vacant properties, and construction of accessory dwelling units on parcels purchased prior to the legislation's effective date.

  

• PPCC Letter Senate Housing-SB 15

  Letter March 12, 2021

  Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the California Senate Housing Committee on March 12, 2021, expressing unanimous support for Senate Bill 15 (Portantino) as legislation that addresses the state's affordable housing crisis while respecting local land use control and environmental protection. The council's position was adopted following a public hearing and discussion on March 11, 2021, and aligns with a broader Westside Regional Alliance of Councils recommendation.

  

• PPCC Letter Senate Housing-SB 290

  Letter March 10, 2021

  Land UseWracPlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter opposing Senate Bill 290, which would remove local governments' ability to refuse development concessions or waivers based on adverse impacts to the physical environment. The council urged a vote against the bill unless amended to preserve local authority over environmental assessments.

  

• PPCCHousing Element Comment Letter

  Letter February 12, 2021

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on the scope of the Environmental Impact Report for the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update, expressing concerns about potential increased housing density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and requesting that the EIR analyze impacts on emergency evacuation, wildfire risk, and scenic resources. The Council disagreed with several findings of less than significant impact in the Initial Study, particularly regarding hazards, wildfire, and aesthetics.

  

• WRAC and legislation update2-11-21

  Legislation Update February 4, 2021

  GovernanceLegislationWrac

  This document updates the PPCC board on WRAC committee appointments, legislative positions on housing bills SB 9, SB 10, SB 15, and ACA 2, and the reintroduction of AB 115 which would allow residential housing with 20% affordable units in commercial zones statewide. PPCC has submitted position letters to City Council and Senate committees, and eight WRAC member councils are working to establish formal opposition positions on SB 9 and SB 10.

  

• Housing Element Comment Letter

  Letter February 3, 2021

  Land UseMinutesMotionsWracPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted comments on the Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update EIR, expressing concerns about increased housing density in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, limited evacuation routes, potential impacts on scenic resources, and the lack of concurrent updates to local community plans. The council requested that the EIR analyze potential significant environmental impacts from a range of realistic rezoning possibilities that may be assigned to Pacific Palisades.