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• 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.

  

• E-Scooter FAQ

  Background Info June 12, 2019

  Public SafetyTraffic Safety

  This FAQ document outlines Los Angeles Department of Transportation regulations for dockless e-scooters launched under a one-year permit program in December 2018, covering user requirements, riding and parking rules, citywide scooter caps, and enforcement procedures. Users must be 18 with a valid driver's license, cannot ride on sidewalks, and must park away from driveways, crosswalks, and ADA access areas.

  

• 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.

  

• Revised Awards Guidelines - Redline

  Background Info May 13, 2019

  Community LifeEvents

  This document outlines the Pacific Palisades Community Council's awards program, which annually honors community members with the Citizen of the Year Award and Golden Sparkplug Award(s) for voluntary contributions to the community. It details the purpose, eligibility criteria, nomination process, selection committee composition, and timeline for each award.

  

• Power Pole Replacement fact sheet FINAL

  Background Info March 14, 2019

  Environment & Public SpacesPotrero CanyonMinutes

  LADWP will replace approximately 220 wooden power poles installed between 1935-1955 with steel poles along Mulholland Drive in Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas, with construction scheduled for March 2019 to March 2020. The new steel poles will be more resistant to wind and fire, last approximately 100 years, and improve power system reliability and fire safety.

  

• Planning FAQ Restaurant Beverage Program

  Background Info January 8, 2019

  Public SafetySubstance Regulation

  The Department of City Planning proposes an ordinance to streamline the process for sit-down restaurants to obtain alcoholic beverage service permits, reducing processing time from six months to an expedited timeline and lowering costs from approximately $12,500. The program establishes 34 standards for participating restaurants, including operational hour limits, surveillance requirements, and community notification protocols, while excluding bars, nightclubs, and other non-restaurant establishments.

  

• Increased speed limits Palisades streets

  Background Info December 22, 2018

  Environment & Public SpacesWrac

  As of January 2019, speed limits were increased on 14 Pacific Palisades streets, generally by 5 mph each. The affected streets include Sunset Boulevard, Temescal Canyon Road, Palisades Drive, and various residential streets throughout the community.

  

• Sidewalk Vending Summary

  Background Info October 25, 2018

  Land UseMinutesCommercial

  This document summarizes the history of sidewalk vending regulation in Los Angeles, including PPCC's 2015 position supporting optional vending districts if legalization occurs, and the impact of California's SB 946 law passed in 2018 that legalizes sidewalk vending statewide and restricts cities' ability to prohibit or cap vendors unless specific public health, safety, or welfare impacts are demonstrated. The City Council directed the City Attorney in July 2018 to revise the sidewalk vending ordinance to comply with the new state law effective January 2019.

  

• Home-Sharing Ordinance Status 9-12-18

  Background Info September 12, 2018

  GovernanceWrac

  This document updates the Pacific Palisades Community Council on the proposed Home-Sharing (Short Term Rentals) Ordinance as of September 12, 2018, detailing key provisions such as primary residence requirements, permit registration, annual day caps, and notice requirements, while noting PPCC's opposition to legalization but support for specific regulatory safeguards. The ordinance was scheduled for City Planning Commission review on September 13, 2018, with administrative regulations to follow.

  

• Board Member Statements-3

  Background Info August 31, 2018

  GovernanceWrac

  This document provides guidance to PPCC Board members on when they may identify their PPCC affiliations in oral and written statements, distinguishing between official statements made on behalf of the Council, Board-authorized statements, and personal statements that require qualifying disclaimers. The guidance is based on PPCC Bylaws Article V, Section 5, and includes specific examples for each category of permissible identification.