Dear Pacific Palisades Community,

As our community continues the hard work of rebuilding and recovery following the recent devastating fire, the Palisades Recovery Coalition (PRC) remains focused on coordinating efforts that support our path forward.
We are actively working with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to identify appropriate staging areas for materials and workforce. We’re also reviewing responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a temporary local concrete batch plant to support the rebuilding process. In parallel, PRC is partnering with the Council Office to develop a comprehensive survey aimed at understanding the needs and priorities of residents who are repopulating Pacific Palisades.
We’ve initiated meaningful conversations with State and City leaders to explore the feasibility
of establishing a local Authority with clearly defined powers to help drive recovery at the community level. At the City level, we’ve also submitted proposed improvements to the permitting process—advocating not only for the existing 110% “like-for-like” rebuild provisions, but for streamlined permitting of all projects rebuilding destroyed homes to current code. These recommendations have been shared with the City Attorney, who has indicated that she is willing to review them.
In our ongoing efforts to support both safety and structure during this time, we have spoken with USC about the building blocks of a comprehensive evacuation plan and continue to coordinate with City agencies, including the Emergency Management Department (EMD), on a logistical framework that will allow rebuilding to move forward in a safe, organized, and efficient manner—while supporting residents already returning to their homes.
In addition, PRC has convened a Community Advisory Board, a group of local residents who have met weekly to address security and public safety in the post–National Guard phase. Our first security-focused meeting took place on May 13 with participation from LAPD Command, the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, CHOP, USACE, and Councilwoman Traci Park. Follow-up meetings on May 21 and last week helped shape security planning around the PCH reopening and included valuable community feedback.
Finally, we are excited to announce the launch of the “Comeback Club”—a new community initiative for those repopulating the area. Our first gathering will be this Thursday, June 5 at 3 PM at Garden Café, where James Kwon has generously reserved the large indoor table for us. This is a space for reconnection, support, and shared momentum as we reclaim and rebuild our beloved Palisades.
We’re grateful for the strong community spirit and encouragement we’ve received and invite you to stay connected and get involved by visiting palirecovery.org.

Heading Into the Weekend – May 30, 2025
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC): now closed

The Disaster Recovery Center at Palisades Recreation Center closes on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Starting Monday, June 2, pass distribution will move to:
West LA Municipal Building

1645 Corinth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025 Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Debris Removal Progress and Updates

• 2,157 properties in Pacific Palisades have now been fully cleared of debris and approved by the County, a critical step in becoming eligible to rebuild.
• The L.A. Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) is reaching out to property owners who:
  • Did not opt in or out of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal program, or
  • Opted out, but whose debris removal has not been verified. These property owners may still opt in, despite missing the April 15 deadline.
    Important: Once a notice is received, debris must be cleared within 30 days of the effective date. Brush Clearance Outlook
    Brush inspections are ongoing and expected to be completed by end of July. Despite citywide budget cuts:

• The LAFD Brush Clearance Unit will complete both the first round of inspections and issue notices.
• Second-round inspections will follow, with noncompliant properties cleared and invoiced. LAFD will also clear some state-owned brushland nestled within residential zones, but not all. PRC continues to urge the state to assume greater responsibility for fire mitigation in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs)such as Pacific Palisades. Permitting Activity

• 82 permits have been issued for 64 addresses in the Palisades as part of rebuilding efforts.
• Hundreds of applications are under review, signaling continued momentum.
• Our meeting on Tuesday will address the inevitable process of rebuilding ahead.

Assessor: Mailing Address Updates
To update your mailing address for future notifications (including tax documents and

refunds), click here. This is crucial for receiving Assessor refund checks and to be sure you continue to vote in the right District (city, county and state).
Note: This does not change the official records for your property’s physical location.

All-Electric Ordinance Update
As reported last week, LA City Council has paused enforcement of the All-Electric Building Standards Ordinance. The City Council has directed the City Attorney to draft a repeal ordinance.

Upcoming Community Zoom Meeting – June 3, 2025 Topic: Rebuilding in the Palisades – A Look Ahead
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86911354045? pwd=F0GA7cnJJb4eeIqxbLkAXLnx8LSBUo.1

With:

• Homebound, a post-disaster homebuilder
• Ceci Clark, a longtime Palisadian and respected local custom homebuilder
• Thomas James Homes, an active Palisades builder with contracts in the Alphabet Streets
• Reza Akef, longtime Palisadian, former PPCC board member, and current builder
• Crest Real Estate, which has developed a case study, with limited architectural plans and different elevations/finishes, for rebuilding in Pacific Palisades
  We’ll explore the logistics plan, the permitting process, scaled building – its perils and possibilities, and what to expect as Pacific Palisades begins to contemplate rebuilding more than 5000 structures lost in the fire.
  This is not an endorsement of any builder—our goal is to foster an informed, community-wide dialogue about rebuilding Pacific Palisades.
  As always, PRC is here to support and advocate for all Palisadians navigating this long and complex recovery. Your resilience and community spirit continue to define our comeback. Thank you, and have a safe weekend. — Palisades Recovery Coalition (PRC)