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• VHFHSZ No Smoking letter

  Letter January 29, 2023

  Public SafetyVHFHSZWildfire Prevention

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion urging the Board of Public Works to require FilmLA to include specific no outdoor smoking prohibitions in all film permits issued for locations within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, citing existing smoking bans in these zones and the fire risk posed by film production activities in the community.

  

• PPCC 41.18 further letter

  Letter January 25, 2023

  Public SafetyHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council reiterates its support for enforcement of LAMC Section 41.18 regarding the designation of sensitive sites such as beaches, parks, libraries, and schools, and urges City Council members to cooperate with the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils in identifying and bringing resolutions for such designations. The council references a unanimous motion adopted on October 14, 2021, outlining specific site categories and requesting that enforcement actions only occur after individuals have been offered shelter.

  

• July 28th PPCC CD11 Report

  Report August 12, 2022

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesCrime & Enforcement

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council Report for July 28, 2022 covers sidewalk and driveway repairs on Palisades Drive beginning July 30th, provides mountain lion safety guidance following recent sightings, and announces community events including the Greek Theatre's Concert Career Day Experience for youth ages 14-18 and the Getty Villa's Persia exhibit. The report also notes that the Council has returned from recess with no major legislative updates.

  

• PPCC Letter CF20-1376-S3

  Letter June 24, 2022

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously passed a motion on June 23, 2022, supporting Council File 20-1376-S3, which proposes an ordinance prohibiting sitting, lying, sleeping, and storing personal property within 500 feet of libraries. The Council urges the Homelessness & Poverty Committee to schedule a hearing and pass the motion, comparing libraries to schools as sensitive sites.

  

• Background Library Encampments

  Background Info June 13, 2022

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The PPCC Executive Committee unanimously supports a motion by Councilmember Buscaino that proposes an ordinance to prohibit sitting, lying, sleeping, and storing personal property within 500 feet of libraries in the public right-of-way. This position is consistent with previous PPCC positions supporting bans on homeless encampments near sensitive sites including schools, libraries, parks, and in low-density residential zones.

  

• PPCC Letter CD 11 Beach Detail Funding

  Letter June 9, 2022

  Public SafetyEventsMinutesHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council requests that Councilmember Mike Bonin allocate CD 11 discretionary funds to assign additional LAPD officers to the Palisades Beach Detail during summer 2022, citing increased visitor numbers, persons experiencing homelessness, safety concerns, and fire risk in the area. The Council urges the assignment of at least two to four additional officers beyond the current two-officer detail.

  

• Motion - Oct 14, 2021 (WRAC)

  Motion June 7, 2022

  Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council passed a motion urging four Los Angeles City Councilmembers to consult with their respective WRAC member councils regarding the designation of sites for enforcement under LAMC 41.18, which addresses encampment prohibitions near sensitive uses, infrastructure, and homeless services facilities. The motion requests that councilmembers bring resolutions to the City Council once sites meeting the specified requirements are identified, with enforcement radius distances to be determined by the relevant member councils.

  

• Aircraft Noise Documents -- 2016-2020

  Background Info June 6, 2022

  Public SafetyAircraft Noise

  This collection documents aircraft noise issues affecting Pacific Palisades from 2016 to 2020, including LAX Community Noise Roundtable summaries, JUUSE waypoint mapping, SMCCA aircraft noise updates, and a congressional letter to the FAA regarding low-flight operations at LAX.

  

• Cell Tower Regulation/Design -- 2017-2018

  Background Info June 6, 2022

  Public SafetyWracCell Tower Regulation

  This collection documents Pacific Palisades Community Council's positions on cell tower regulation and siting from 2017-2018, including letters opposing SB 649, a Crown Castle network upgrade presentation, and small cell pole design specifications.

  

• WRAC Motions Homeless Matters

  Motion June 6, 2022

  Public SafetyWracHomeless Camping

  The Pacific Palisades Community Council passed four WRAC-recommended motions addressing homeless encampments on the Westside, calling for site cleanups and sanitation, law enforcement against crimes and illegal drug sales, enforcement of public right-of-way laws, and increased funding for safe parking programs.