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• extend comment for billboard blight

  Letter July 28, 2023

  Land UseMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to city officials on July 27, 2023, opposing the August 17 City Planning Commission hearing date for the Metro Digital Billboard Advertising Program, arguing that the scheduled date does not allow sufficient time for public review and comment as required by the Planning Department's Public Participation Policy and City Charter.

  

• Capt Heredia Commendation

  Letter July 12, 2023

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZCrime & Enforcement

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council issued a letter of commendation for LAPD Captain Craig Heredia's promotion from West LA Command to Hollywood Division, praising his leadership, responsiveness to community concerns, and understanding of local public safety issues.

  

• PPCC Supp. Letter AB1287

  Letter June 28, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the California State Senate Governance and Finance Committee regarding AB 1287, changing their position from opposing the bill to being unopposed after amendments were made to retain the Coastal Act Saving Clause. The council acknowledged the need for affordable housing solutions while emphasizing the importance of maintaining environmental and public safety protections for their coastal community.

  

• PPCC letter SB 4-ACHCD

  Letter June 23, 2023

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 4 (Wiener) regarding streamlined housing approvals unless amended to include a Coastal Zone exemption and an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety risks from increased density in fire-prone areas. The PPCC Board unanimously passed this position on June 22, 2023.

  

• PPCC letter SB 423-ACHCD

  Letter June 22, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 423 unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety during emergency evacuations. The Council's position aligns with the California Coastal Commission's unanimous opposition to the bill on June 7, 2023.

  

• PPCC letter SB 423-ACNR

  Letter June 22, 2023

  Land UseCoastalPlanning & Density

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes SB 423 unless amended to maintain the Coastal Zone exemption and provide an unconditional exemption for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, citing concerns about coastal resource protection and public safety during emergency evacuations. The Council's position aligns with the California Coastal Commission's unanimous opposition to the bill on June 7, 2023.

  

• Letter - Jun 9, 2023 (SB Wiener CCC OUA)

  Letter June 16, 2023

  Land UsePlanning & Density

  The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously on June 7, 2023, to oppose SB 423 unless amended to retain the current coastal zone exclusion from ministerial approval requirements, citing concerns that removing the exclusion could result in significant detrimental impacts to coastal resources including public access, sensitive habitats, and coastal hazards while providing only nominal affordable housing benefits.

  

• PPCC EC letter AB1287

  Letter April 19, 2023

  GovernanceCoastalMinutesPlanning & Density

  Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes AB 1287 (Alvarez) regarding density bonus provisions, arguing that the bill would allow projects in the Coastal Zone without environmental review of impacts on coastal resources and public safety. The council urges amendments to retain Coastal Act protections.

  

• FIN Joint Cannabis Letter

  Letter April 10, 2023

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZSubstance Regulation

  The Brentwood Community Council and Pacific Palisades Community Council jointly request that CD11 support a Conditional Use Permit process for cannabis licensing in their communities, citing concerns about the Cookies cannabis dispensary located near schools, bus stops, and family-friendly businesses, and noting that the current Department of Cannabis Regulation process failed to conduct required community outreach.

  

• PFC letter to PPCC

  Letter March 22, 2023

  GovernanceBylaws

  The Palisades Forestry Committee applies for PPCC Board membership in the Culture and Aesthetics category, detailing its formation, mission to facilitate street tree planting after the original organization faced difficulties, and accomplishments including street tree plantings on multiple streets and park tree projects as part of the community's 100th anniversary celebration.