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• PPCC Letter CF22-0158

  Letter February 21, 2022

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Council File 22-0158, which would allow homeless shelters to be constructed by right in R1 zoning areas without regard to existing zoning restrictions or community impacts. The opposition is based on the organization's guiding principles requiring strict adherence to planning and zoning regulations.

  

• PPCC Letter Support CF14-1057-S9

  Letter November 20, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council Board unanimously passed a motion on November 18, 2021, to support Council File 14-1057-S9, a proposed ordinance to regulate vehicle dwelling and connect those living in vehicles to services and the Coordinated Entry System. The Council requests the Homelessness and Poverty Committee schedule the motion for hearing and urges members to vote in favor.

  

• Chair's Letter to Lutherans

  Letter October 1, 2021

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  David Card, Chair of Pacific Palisades Community Council, welcomes Rev. Martin E. Lee as the new interim Pastor of Palisades Lutheran Church and advises that future community events involving road closures should be coordinated with PPCC in advance to minimize neighborhood impact and gather community feedback.

  

• Email Letter to Mayor 9-2-21

  Letter September 2, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Mayor Garcetti on September 2, 2021, expressing concerns that Senate Bills 9 and 10 lack adequate exemptions for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which could compromise evacuation routes and public safety during wildfires. The council urges the mayor to request that Governor Newsom veto the bills or require an unconditional exemption for high fire hazard areas.

  

• Nick Melvoin Message 8-12-21

  Letter August 13, 2021

  Community LifeSchools & Youth

  LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin provides information to Pacific Palisades Community Council members about the return to full-time, in-person instruction on August 16th, including COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements, safety protocols, and available resources for families and staff.

  

• PPCC Letter City Council & CAO-4

  Letter August 9, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Los Angeles City Council and the City Administrative Officer opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing safety concerns after a homeless individual was struck by a vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway near the proposed site. The council argues that the location is infeasible due to documented dangers to homeless individuals, particularly those with mental health or addiction issues.

  

• PPCC Letter City Council & CAO-3

  Letter August 6, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Los Angeles City Council opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing public safety concerns including dangerous traffic conditions, wildfire risks in a Very High Fire Severity Zone, and the presence of individuals with arson histories in the area. The council argued that the proposal contradicts positions held by Governor Newsom and other officials who oppose homeless encampments in public parks and high-risk areas.

  

• PPCC Letter City Council & CAO-2

  Letter August 3, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes using Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, arguing it is a state park meant for families and all Californians, and citing public safety concerns including tsunami/flooding risks, landslides, and PCH traffic hazards. The council contends the proposal contradicts principles of equity and environmental justice and notes that 13 city councilmembers voted for restrictions on homeless dwelling near public parks.

  

• PPCC Supp Letter State Agencies #3

  Letter July 24, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to California state officials on July 24, 2021, opposing the City of Los Angeles's proposed use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, arguing that such use violates the state beach's general plan, purpose statement, and applicable laws that designate the area for public recreation rather than habitation.

  

• PPCC Supp Letter State Agencies #2

  Letter July 19, 2021

  Community LifeEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the City of Los Angeles's proposed use of Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler State Beach parking lots for homeless housing, arguing that such use violates the beaches' General Plans and Purpose Statements which mandate preservation of recreational opportunities and scenic qualities. The Council contends the proposal conflicts with California Public Resources Code provisions and state policy prioritizing public beach access.