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• 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.

  

• 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.

  

• Letter to Editors LAT

  Letter May 23, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  Pacific Palisades Community Council Chair David Card responds to a Los Angeles Times editorial about a proposed shelter at Will Rogers State Beach, arguing that the beach is state property designated for recreation and public access, not housing, and noting that the community has addressed homelessness through private charitable efforts while emphasizing the need to protect beaches for public use.

  

• Email Letter to LA Times

  Letter May 22, 2021

  Public SafetyMotionsHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council wrote to the Los Angeles Times opposing a potential editorial endorsement of Councilmember Bonin's motion to study using state beach parking lots and public parks for homeless housing, arguing that the Will Rogers State Beach parking lot is critical for emergency response operations during wildfires and should be exempted from consideration.

  

• Email Letter to Nury Martinez

  Letter May 22, 2021

  Public SafetyMotionsHomeless Camping

  Pacific Palisades Community Council sent a letter to Councilmember Nury Martinez on May 19, 2021, objecting to a motion by Councilmember Bonin regarding homeless housing on beaches and parks, and requesting additional public comment opportunities at a City Council meeting because affected community councils and approximately 80 individuals were not called upon to speak at a prior Homelessness and Poverty Committee meeting.

  

• PPCC Letter City Council re CF 21-0350-1

  Letter May 16, 2021

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council opposes a proposal to study the use of public state beaches and beach parking lots for homeless housing, citing safety concerns related to wildfires, traffic hazards, county code prohibitions, and Coastal Act violations. The council requests that Will Rogers State Beach and other beach parking lots be removed from the sites being studied for homeless habitation.

  

• Message from Kuehl Office1

  Letter May 3, 2021

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  Supervisor Sheila Kuehl's office responded to Pacific Palisades Community Council concerns about a proposal to explore using Will Rogers State Beach parking lot for interim homeless housing, stating that any such proposal would require multiple approvals and community outreach. PPCC Secretary Chris Spitz replied requesting a direct statement from Supervisor Kuehl rejecting the use of public beach parking lots for homeless housing, arguing that County Code already prohibits dwelling in beach parking lots and that public recreational spaces should be reserved for their intended purposes.

  

• Letter Officials Follow Up beach homeless housing

  Letter April 29, 2021

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses opposition to a proposal to use Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler Beach parking lots for homeless housing, citing Los Angeles County Code restrictions on habitation in beach parking areas, concerns about California Coastal Commission approval, and questions about the definition and duration of "temporary" use. The Council requests that county and city officials reject or withdraw any proposal involving the use of public state beach parking lots for homeless housing.

  

• Letter Allen-Bloom beach homeless housing

  Letter April 26, 2021

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council expresses serious opposition to proposals by Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin and the City's Sheltering Plan to use State-owned public beach parking lots at Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler Beach for homeless housing, arguing that such use would impede public beach access and that alternative government-owned locations should be considered instead.