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• Opposing the use of Cheetah Pro

  Letter May 21, 2024

  Environment & Public SpacesPotrero CanyonMotionsWracVHFHSZ

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council formally requests that the City halt the use of Cheetah Pro herbicide at George Wolfberg Park in Potrero Canyon, citing concerns about ignored health warnings, inappropriate application methods, environmental risks to the aquatic ecosystem and habitat restoration corridor, and potential harm to community safety and native plants. The Council asks for confirmation that the herbicide will not be used again at this location pending a collective decision on its permissible use.

  

• In support of CF 24-0548

  Letter May 14, 2024

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to Councilwoman Traci Park on May 14, 2024, expressing support for CF 24-0548, a motion by Councilmember Raman to assert City Council jurisdiction over the Board of Public Works' decision to reduce penalties for unlawful tree removal from a four-year to two-year building permit moratorium. The council requested Park's support, citing concerns about enforcement of tree protection laws in their community.

  

• PPCC letter re 351 Alma Real

  Letter May 6, 2024

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council urges strict application of Zoning Information Bulletin No. 2422 and Coastal Act provisions to a proposed development at 351 N. Alma Real Drive, requesting that any rim construction overlooking Potrero Canyon be sufficiently set back to protect natural landforms and views from the park.

  

• Council File 24-0055 Raman (leaf blowers)

  Letter February 20, 2024

  Community LifeCivic AdvocacyMotions

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports Council File 24-0055, which requests improved enforcement of Los Angeles's existing ban on gas-powered leaf blowers within 500 feet of residences, along with educational outreach and information about available rebate programs. The Council notes that despite community advocacy and past efforts to promote electric alternatives, illegal use of gas-powered leaf blowers and inadequate enforcement remain ongoing concerns.

  

• PPCC letter construction noise

  Letter February 12, 2024

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the Department of City Planning's proposed changes to construction noise thresholds, arguing the proposal violates CEQA requirements, lacks substantial evidence, contradicts the City's General Plan Noise Element, and would disproportionately harm residents in quiet residential areas and those who work night shifts or from home. The Council contends the proposal fails to demonstrate that weakening noise protections will result in additional affordable housing construction.

  

• Draft PPCC letter CEQA construction noise

  Letter February 5, 2024

  GovernanceMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes the Department of City Planning's proposal to change construction noise thresholds, arguing it violates CEQA requirements, lacks substantial evidence, contradicts the City's General Plan Noise Element, and would disproportionately harm residents in quiet neighborhoods and those working night shifts or from home. The council calls for a new independent advisory panel to conduct a comprehensive study before any action is taken on the proposal.

  

• PPCC Hillside Construction Letter

  Letter February 5, 2024

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZWildfire Prevention

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that Councilwoman Traci Park implement measures to address public safety hazards caused by hillside construction activities, including roadway blockages that impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The letter proposes specific restrictions on haul route permits, stronger compliance requirements, and enhanced complaint mechanisms to mitigate construction-related dangers in hillside neighborhoods.

  

• Letter - Jan 31, 2024 (CF Park RV)

  Letter January 31, 2024

  Public SafetyMotionsWracVHFHSZHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously supports CF 23-0914, which proposes a citywide program to designate streets for RV and oversized vehicle parking with access to services while restricting such parking in residential areas and commercial corridors. The Council urges the Housing & Homelessness Committee and Transportation Committee to consider and pass the motion for recommendation to the full City Council.

  

• PPCC draft Hillside Construction Letter2

  Letter January 24, 2024

  GovernanceMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Councilwoman Traci Park detailing hazardous construction conditions in hillside neighborhoods, particularly regarding roadway blockages caused by haul routes and construction activities that impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The letter proposes six categories of measures to address these safety concerns, including restrictions on haul route permits, modifications to the haul route process, developer compliance requirements, a resident complaint portal, stronger penalties, and potential designation of hillside construction districts.

  

• PPCC draft Hillside Construction Letter

  Letter January 22, 2024

  GovernanceMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to Councilwoman Traci Park detailing hazardous construction conditions in hillside neighborhoods, particularly regarding roadway blockages caused by haul routes and construction activities that impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The letter proposes six categories of measures to mitigate these public safety risks, including restrictions on haul route permits, modifications to the haul route process, developer compliance requirements, a resident complaint portal, stronger penalties, and potential designation of hillside construction districts.