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• PPCC Letter Support CF20-1376

  Letter June 26, 2021

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council Executive Committee submitted a letter of support for Council File 20-1376 and the associated draft ordinance prohibiting persons offered shelter from sleeping on publicly owned property, citing the organization's opposition to homeless housing or overnight dwelling on public beaches, parking lots, and parks.

  

• PPCC Supp Letter to CAO

  Letter June 17, 2021

  GovernanceEventsMinutes

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes a proposed homeless housing project at Will Rogers State Beach parking lot, citing public safety concerns related to fires caused by homeless individuals in the area and the location's designation as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The letter references a recent fire at a nearby mobile home park allegedly started by homeless individuals and argues that homeless housing should not be permitted in high fire hazard areas.

  

• Email to State-Will Rogers State Beach

  Letter June 16, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes a proposed homeless housing project at Will Rogers State Beach parking lot, arguing it violates state park regulations, the Coastal Act's public access mandate, and would compromise wildfire emergency operations. The council requests that state officials inform Los Angeles city and county authorities that California does not approve this use of state-owned land.

  

• PPCC Letter to CAO

  Letter June 10, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted a letter to the City Administrative Officer opposing the use of Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, citing legal obstacles under the Coastal Act, jurisdictional issues, safety concerns for homeless individuals, and the critical need for the lot during wildfire emergencies. The council argues the proposal is infeasible and poses risks to public safety across the region.

  

• PPCC Commendation Letter Cap. Tom

  Letter June 7, 2021

  Palisades Fire 2025MinutesMotionsWracPolicy & Advocacy

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses appreciation for Captain Jonathan Tom's leadership in organizing a Brush Fire Mitigation Task Force meeting on June 1, 2021, which brought together multiple City, County, and State agencies to address fire hazards, illegal camping sites, and inter-agency collaboration in the Pacific Palisades area. The task force conducted site visits and cleanup efforts, with plans for continued quarterly or biannual meetings.

  

• PPCC Highlands Bathroom Letter

  Letter June 5, 2021

  Environment & Public SpacesCoastalMinutesMotionsWrac

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair writes to city and state officials regarding the deteriorated condition of the Highlands Trailhead bathrooms, which are permanently closed due to clogged toilets, graffiti, and surrounding trash, and requests action to either clean and restore the facilities or compel the East Coast-based owner to do so. The letter emphasizes the health and safety hazards posed by the situation, particularly given the area's proximity to housing and forest in a high fire zone.

  

• Letter to the Editor LAT

  Letter May 30, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  A letter to the Los Angeles Times argues that Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades should remain a public recreational space rather than a location for residential dwelling, while noting that Pacific Palisades residents have organized to provide services and housing assistance to homeless individuals. The author emphasizes that public beaches must be protected for safe access by all people and that existing regulations prohibit overnight dwellings on the beach.

  

• PPCC Letter re PDDs 5-28-21

  Letter May 28, 2021

  GovernanceMinutesMotionsWrac

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council submitted concerns to the City Council Transportation Committee regarding proposed regulations for robotic personal delivery devices (PDDs), requesting that any regulations include opt-in or opt-out provisions for neighborhoods. The letter references a March 25, 2021 PPCC board meeting where CD 11 Transportation Deputy Eric Bruins presented on the proposed PDD regulatory framework and answered community questions about safety, accessibility, and implementation.

  

• Badge Note to the Community May 24

  Letter May 27, 2021

  Public SafetyCrime & Enforcement

  Captain Jonathan Tom of the Los Angeles Police Department's West Los Angeles Area addresses community concerns about hate crimes, particularly those targeting the Jewish community, and outlines five key points including increased patrols, coordination with law enforcement agencies, and a call for peaceful community engagement. The letter emphasizes the LAPD's zero tolerance for hate crimes and encourages residents to report incidents while maintaining vigilance without allowing fear to override daily life.

  

• Will Rogers State Beach

  Letter May 25, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to state and local officials opposing a proposal to use Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for homeless housing, arguing that the 1948 Operating Agreement restricts the beach property to park, playground, and recreational uses only. The council provided legal analysis of relevant agreements between the State of California, LA City, and LA County regarding control and use of the beach property.