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• Election Notice - Sep 6, 2024 (Alts)

  Election Notice September 6, 2024

  GovernanceUrban ForestElections

  Pacific Palisades Community Council is accepting applications for alternate Area and At-large representative positions for the 2024-2026 term, with applicants required to submit statements by October 6, 2024 at 5 pm. Alternate representatives will be reviewed by the Three Chairs Committee and elected by the Board, serving two-year terms beginning in October 2024.

  

• At-Large Report 5-23-24

  Report May 21, 2024

  GovernanceUrban ForestMinutesTraffic Safety

  This report updates the Pacific Palisades Community Council Board on sidewalk vending regulations, noting that current BSS rules prohibit vending within 500 feet of schools, though a pending lawsuit by vending advocates challenging these restrictions may result in changes. LAUSD supports maintaining the school distance restriction for student safety, and the vending lawsuit trial has been postponed to July 16, 2024, to allow settlement negotiations to continue.

  

• Tramonto Background Summary

  Background Info May 20, 2024

  Land UseUrban ForestDevelopment Projects

  This document provides background on the Tramonto Project, a proposed construction of 4 large homes on Tramonto and Revello Drives that has faced appeals from the Castellammare HOA regarding environmental review and safety concerns, including unstable geology and a recent landslide that affected Pacific Coast Highway. The PPCC Board supports property owners' development rights while emphasizing that public safety must be paramount and calling for full presentations on environmental and safety impacts before further action is taken.

  

• 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.

  

• Report - Apr 11, 2024 (Area)

  Report April 22, 2024

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  Area 4 report from April 11, 2024 covering the Asilomar Stabilization Project progress including bluff stabilization and roadway repaving, a newly discovered fissure and potential slide near Asilomar View Park that poses risks to the Tahitian Terrace Mobile Home Park below, pedestrian access concerns for Tahitian Terrace residents to Will Rogers Beach, and an illegal dumping incident at Temescal Gateway Park.

  

• St vending background Information

  Background Info April 22, 2024

  Public SafetyUrban ForestTraffic Safety

  A sidewalk vending operation on Alma Real Drive near the Palisades Branch Library prompted concerns from residents and library staff regarding permits, health compliance, fire hazards, and proximity to nearby schools. The document outlines current regulations restricting vending within 500 feet of schools, PPCC's historical opposition to sidewalk vending legalization, and an ongoing lawsuit challenging the City's vending ordinance and distance restrictions.

  

• Chris Spitz At-Large Report 1-8-24

  Report March 5, 2024

  Environment & Public SpacesUrban Forest

  Chris Spitz reported to the WRAC board on a Los Angeles City Council motion to install street racing prevention measures at certain intersections, including PCH and Temescal Canyon Road, which was identified as one of the top 5 worst intersections in the LAPD West Bureau for street takeover complaints between 2020-2022. After investigation, the reported activity appears to have been limited to occasional vehicle donuts on Temescal Canyon Road during the COVID lockdown period that may have ceased after 2022, and CD 11 will conduct further study and community outreach before determining if preventative measures are needed.

  

• background report LUC CEQA Construction Noise

  Report February 6, 2024

  Land UseUrban ForestMinutesPlanning & Density

  The PPCC Land Use Committee reviewed the Department of City Planning's proposal to change construction noise thresholds and drafted a position letter opposing the changes for Board discussion and approval. The LUC's opposition is based on review of the DCP proposal, Mayor's Executive Directive No. 7, and relevant city noise regulations and environmental guidelines.

  

• LUC Report re Construction Problems

  Report January 18, 2024

  Land UseUrban ForestPlanning & Density

  The PPCC Land Use Committee developed proposed solutions to address hillside construction safety problems, particularly following incidents on Paseo Miramar in 2023, based on review of relevant regulations and community input. The committee's draft letter to Councilmember Park with these proposals was scheduled for discussion and approval at the PPCC Board meeting on January 25, 2024.