Ad Hoc Committee Update - On Wednesday, I held another meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery. You can review the agenda and listen to the meeting here. We heard from the Mayor’s Office, Bureau of Engineering, and AECOM on the AECOM reports and the development of the Long Term Recovery Plan. We also moved forward my motions to rescind the brush clearance non-compliance fees issued to Palisades property owners and to report on our ability to implement sales tax relief for the rebuild. We also reviewed our City’s Red Flag Warning protocol and moved forward recommendations based on a motion by Councilmember Raman to ensure we’re codifying the lessons we learned during the January 2025 fires. Sign up here to receive the Ad Hoc Committee agenda before our next meeting.
Connect with Community and Pali LTRG - The Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) USA West, Rotary District 5280, and Pali LTRG will host a day of recovery, connection, and community support in Pacific Palisades today, April 11 from 11 AM - 3 PM. Residents will have the opportunity to access vital resources, wellness services, and connect with local agencies as rebuilding efforts continue. The event will also feature a special Pali Hub ribbon cutting, marking another step forward in the community’s recovery journey.
Harden Your Home - Swing by Calvary Church’s Gym (701 Palisades Drive) this Sunday, April 12 from 2-5 PM for a Home Hardening workshop hosted by Fire Safe Palisades. This event will have hands-on resources, expert guidance, and community connection to protect your home, prepare your family, and strengthen wildfire resilience.
Paint and Process with PRC - Join the Palisades Recovery Coalition on Sunday, April 12 from 1–2:30 PM at PRC HQ, 15233 La Cruz Drive for Art for Healing, led by Frances Nedjat-Haiem. This time, participants will paint the Santa Monica Mountain ridgeline. All skill levels are welcome! RSVP here to save your spot.
Join the Pali Teen Advisory Council - Are you a Palisades resident ages 14-16? Do you love your community? Do you want to work with other passionate teens to make it a better place to live? Join the Pali Teen Advisory Council (PTAC) and be a part of student voices shaping what’s next for your school and community! This is an eight week commitment with meetings at 5 PM on Tuesday nights. The council will comprise 20 representatives, with two reps from each of the eight areas of Palisades plus four at-large reps. Learn more and register here by April 14!
Better Your Business with PRC - The Palisades Recovery Coalition will host a Business Resource Fair to support the local business community, bringing together partners including the Small Business Administration, LA Area Chamber of Commerce, LA County Economic Development Corporation, and PaliBu Chamber of Commerce.The event will provide expert guidance, access to funding resources, marketing tools, recovery planning support, and one-on-one consultations. Come by on Thursday, April 16 between 10 AM - 3 PM at PRC HQ (15233 La Cruz Drive) to take advantage of these resources.
Join the State’s Next Zone 0 Meeting - The State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is holding the next Zone 0 Regulatory Advisory Committee meeting in Calabasas on Thursday, April 23 from 1 PM - 7 PM. The meeting will take place in the The Grove Room of the Calabasas Community Center (27040 Malibu Hills Road Calabasas, CA). Register to attend in person here and online here. Public comments may also be submitted via email at any time: PublicComments@bof.ca.gov For additional information, visit the Board of Forestry’s Zone 0 webpage.
Electrify Your Rebuild with Resilient Palisades - Join Resilient Palisades on April 24 from 12 - 1 PM for a lunchtime webinar to help Pacific Palisades homeowners learn how to reduce rebuilding costs by taking advantage of the thousands of dollars in incentives available for electrifying their homes. Experts from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the California Electric Homes Program will explain rebates and incentives for heat pumps, water heaters, induction appliances, battery storage, and electrical upgrades. Reserve a spot and learn more here on their event page.
Clean Up Palisades & Celebrate Earth Day - My office, in partnership with the Village School, invites the Pacific Palisades community to come together for a community cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. In partnership with several public and private agencies, this effort will support sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community connection. Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 9-11 AM as we work together to care for and restore our shared environment. Please RSVP here so we can plan for supplies and snacks!
Renew Your “No Trespass” Forms - It’s time to renew your no trespassing forms! This form allows property owners to authorize the Los Angeles Police Department to enforce trespassing laws under L.A.M.C. Section 41.24 without you needing to be on site. By submitting it, you grant LAPD the authority to remove and/or arrest unauthorized individuals on your property and enforce a 6-month no-return order for violations. Please note that the form must be renewed every 12 months to remain valid for enforcement and arrest. Please download the form here and then submit it here, which will be forwarded to LAPD for filing. Alternatively, you may submit a completed form in person to the nearest police station. Thanks for helping our office and LAPD keep you safe.
Beautifying the Palisades - Planting Day on Bowdoin Street brought the community together on April 4th, as volunteers rolled up their sleeves and helped green the neighborhood. The event was proudly supported by my office in partnership with Palisades Beautiful and the Rotary Club of Marina del Rey. Participants planted new greenery, strengthened community connections, and contributed to a more sustainable future. Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteer!
Prepare for Brush Clearance Season - A message from LAFD: “Brush clearance season is here, and it’s an important part of keeping our community safe—especially in high fire risk areas like the Palisades. Starting May 1, 2026, all properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone will be inspected, regardless of whether they were impacted by the recent fire. Some fire-affected properties may qualify for an exemption from the initial $31 inspection fee, but please note that all properties will still be inspected for compliance.
If a property does not meet brush clearance requirements, the owner will receive a Notice of Non-Compliance with details on what needs to be fixed and a deadline to complete the work. Properties that are not exempt and fail the first inspection will be charged the $31 fee, and if issues are not corrected by the second inspection, an additional $758 non-compliance fee may be applied. Taking care of brush clearance early not only helps you avoid penalties, but more importantly, it plays a critical role in protecting your home, your neighbors, and our entire community.” View the 2026 Mailer and instructions here!
Tell Your Neighbors You’re Undergrounding - As we learned last week at the Pacific Palisades Community Council’s wonderful meeting, LADWP is moving forward with undergrounding and has finally shared their timeline with the community! Team Palisades is helping share information about how to underground through their undergrounding lawn sign program. Learn more and request a lawn sign of your own here!
Take the Long Term Recovery Plan Survey - “The City of Los Angeles is currently developing a Long-Term Recovery Plan (LTRP) for Pacific Palisades that will guide recovery strategies, projects, and implementation in the short (1-2 years), medium (2-5 years), and long-term (5+ years). FEMA and CalOES recommend that communities create a Long-Term Recovery Plan following a disaster to guide decision-making, incorporate community feedback, and better position the community for future funding opportunities. As part of this effort, the City would like to hear from previous and existing Pacific Palisades residents, business owners, and employees. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes and consists of multiple choice and open-ended questions.” Click here to take the survey - thanks for your help!