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• 2021_OP-NEXT-flyer

  Flyer March 23, 2021

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  LADWP's Operation NEXT program, in partnership with LA Sanitation and Environment's Hyperion 2035 initiative, is undergoing environmental review under CEQA to improve water supply resiliency by recycling 100% of the City's available treated wastewater. The Notice of Preparation scoping period runs from March 15 to April 14, 2021, and invites public and agency input on environmental issues to be evaluated in the Program Environmental Impact Report.

  

• 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 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.

  

• Background Information-Affordable Housing Bills

  Background Info February 25, 2021

  Land UseLegislationPlanning & Density

  This document provides background information on WRAC's past positions regarding affordable housing legislation and presents two pending bills, SB 15 and SCA 2, as positive alternatives to density mandate bills that WRAC has opposed. SB 15 would provide incentive grants for cities to voluntarily rezone idle retail sites for workforce housing, while SCA 2 would repeal California's Article 34 constitutional amendment that discourages public housing development.

  

• 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.

  

• CD11 Comment Letter_02.09.2021_Housing Element CEQA and Wildfires

  Letter February 10, 2021

  Land UseEventsMinutesPlanning & Density

  Councilmember Mike Bonin requests that a wildfire study be included in the Housing Element 2021-2029 and Safety Element Updates' Draft Environmental Impact Report, citing concerns about increased vulnerability to wildfires in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and the cumulative impacts of development in wildland urban interface areas. He emphasizes the need for CEQA analysis to address how development in hillside communities may exacerbate wildfire conditions and threaten residents through increased risks of debris flows, landslides, and flooding.

  

• 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.

  

• PPCC Letter Senate Gov&Finance-SB9-10

  Letter February 3, 2021

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter on February 3, 2021 opposing Senate Bills 9 and 10, citing concerns about public safety in fire hazard zones, violations of local control and democratic principles, and failure to ensure affordable housing requirements. The council passed two motions detailing specific objections to each bill, including claims that they violate the California Coastal Act and Environmental Quality Act.

  

• PPCC Letter Senate Housing-SB 9-10

  Letter February 3, 2021

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter on February 3, 2021 opposing Senate Bills 9 and 10, citing concerns about public safety in fire hazard zones, violations of local control and democratic principles, and failure to ensure affordable housing requirements. The council passed motions opposing both bills, arguing they lack exemptions for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and bypass required environmental and coastal zone reviews.