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• Letter re CF 21-0350 (beach & parks homeless housing)

  Letter April 22, 2021

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes Council File 21-0350, which proposes using beaches, beach parking lots, and parks for homeless housing, arguing that such use would violate public trust, reduce public access to recreational resources, and create safety and accessibility issues for homeless individuals. The Council urges removal of Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler Beach parking lots, as well as Mar Vista Park and Westchester Park, from the proposed homeless housing locations.

  

• Letter to PPCC 4-22-2021

  Letter April 22, 2021

  Public SafetyMotionsHomeless Camping

  Councilmember Mike Bonin addresses the Pacific Palisades Community Council regarding his proposal to evaluate various Westside locations for homeless services, including a parking lot at Will Rogers Beach, and requests the formation of a task force to identify alternative locations within Pacific Palisades that the community would support.

  

• Letter re CF 21-0350 & Sheltering Plan

  Letter April 19, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the use of beach parking lots and parks for homeless housing as proposed in Council File #21-0350, citing the beaches as a shared regional public resource that must remain accessible to the public. The Council expresses concern about lack of transparency from Councilmember Bonin regarding prior communications about using state beach parking lots at Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler Beach for sheltering homeless individuals.

  

• PPCC Letter re Appeal Fee Increase

  Letter March 27, 2021

  Land UseWracPlanning & DensityHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously voted on March 25, 2021 to oppose a proposal to increase the land use decision appeal fee from $89 to $16,097, arguing the increase would prohibit meaningful public access to the appeal process. The council urged the City Council Planning and Land Use Management Committee to reject the proposal.

  

• 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.

  

• Badge Note to the Community re Chauvin

  Letter March 12, 2021

  GovernanceLeadership

  Captain Jonathan Tom of the Los Angeles Police Department West Los Angeles Area notifies the community that the department is preparing for potential civil unrest related to the Minneapolis Police Officer Chauvin trial by pre-identifying protest targets, conducting preparedness exercises, and increasing patrol resources. The department emphasizes its commitment to protecting life and property while supporting peaceful protest and not tolerating violence or looting.

  

• PPCC Letter Senate Housing-SB 15

  Letter March 12, 2021

  Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping

  Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the California Senate Housing Committee on March 12, 2021, expressing unanimous support for Senate Bill 15 (Portantino) as legislation that addresses the state's affordable housing crisis while respecting local land use control and environmental protection. The council's position was adopted following a public hearing and discussion on March 11, 2021, and aligns with a broader Westside Regional Alliance of Councils recommendation.

  

• 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.

  

• 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.