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• Officers' Election Summary

  Background Info July 10, 2020

  GovernanceElections

  This document explains PPCC's officer election process, in which a Nominating Committee recommends candidates and the board votes on officers annually, with terms beginning July 11. The document clarifies that this process is consistent with most WRAC member-councils and typical governing boards, while noting that community members can run for and vote on nine elected representative seats on the board.

  

• Update on Housing BillsR

  Background Info June 27, 2020

  Land UseLegislationPlanning & Density

  This document updates the Pacific Palisades Community Council on the status of California housing density bills as of June 27, 2020, including bills in the State Senate (SB 902, 1085, 1120, 1385, and 474) and State Assembly (AB 1279 and 3107), with particular attention to how these bills may affect the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone that encompasses the entire Palisades area. The council notes that some bills include exemptions for fire hazard zones while others do not, and indicates ongoing efforts to seek clarification from legislators.

  

• LADOT Proposed Removal of Crosswalk on

  Background Info March 7, 2020

  Public SafetyTraffic Safety

  LADOT proposes to remove a crosswalk at the Chautauqua and Corona del Mar/Vance intersection following a safety complaint, with a public comment deadline of April 3. CD11 is working with LADOT to explore alternative safety solutions such as flashing warning lights, curb extensions, or speed tables that could allow the crosswalk to remain.

  

• Background Info - Jan 9, 2020 (Spitz Tasks)

  Background Info January 22, 2020

  GovernanceWrac

  This document outlines the administrative tasks and responsibilities of the Pacific Palisades Community Council Secretary, including managing minutes, agendas, email correspondence, website content, social media, and various organizational duties. The tasks are categorized as ongoing or periodic, with asterisks indicating required versus voluntary responsibilities.

  

• Summary re Ban on Flavored Tobacco SalesR

  Background Info January 3, 2020

  Public SafetyWracSubstance Regulation

  This document summarizes the status of a motion regarding a proposed ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in Los Angeles, including vaping and hookah products. The City Attorney's office recommended a comprehensive ban on all flavored tobacco products to protect youth, though a City Council committee approved a modified version with exemptions for menthol and hookah lounges pending full City Council approval.

  

• BerggruenProject4

  Background Info December 24, 2019

  Land UseWracDevelopment Projects

  The Berggruen Institute, a think tank founded by billionaire Nicholas Berggruen, proposes to construct a campus on 447 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains in Brentwood, claiming exemption from restrictive zoning as an educational institution, but the project faces opposition from Mountaingate homeowners and MOSMA over zoning classification, environmental impacts, and fire risk. The Pacific Palisades Community Council determined not to agendize the matter at this time, citing that the project is outside PPCC's jurisdiction, is in early review stages, and impacts to the Palisades are unknown or remote.

  

• 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.