CC SR 20170404 H - General Plan Annual ReportRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: 04/04/2017
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
Consideration and possible action to forward the 2016 Annual Report on the
implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan to the appropriate State
agencies.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Direct Staff to forward the City's Annual Progress Report on the implementation
of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan during the 2016 calendar year to the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD).
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Octavio Silva, Associate Planner 0 -,s -
REVIEWED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager�po- -
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. 2016 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes
General Plan (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The City's General Plan is the document that sets forth goals and policies geared
toward achieving the needs and best interests of the residents of the community. The
City's General Plan has functioned, and continues to function, as a set of guidelines
geared toward future development within the City, while ensuring that the health, safety
and overall welfare of the general public will continue to be preserved. Many of the
goals and policies articulated in the City's General Plan are implemented through the
City's Municipal Code. To assess the City's progress in implementing its general plan,
Section 65400(b)(1) of the California State Government Code, requires that by April 1St
each year, each city must "provide an annual report to the legislative body on the status
of the [general] plan and progress in its implementation. "
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Pursuant to Section 65400 of the State Government Code, Staff has prepared an
Annual Report on the implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
(Attachment A). The Annual Report delineates the seven State -mandated elements of
the General Plan. The report also lists recent developments, progress and actions
taken by the City between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2016, to implement the
General Plan. Each achievement or action is followed by a reference to the applicable
General Plan goal and/or policy. The full text of each policy and goal is also included at
the end of the Annual Report. As reflected in the Annual Report, Staff believes that the
goals and policies of the City's General Plan continue to be implemented through
actions taken by the City that balance community needs and property rights with the
health, safety and welfare of the general public.
On March 14, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed the Annual Report and directed
Staff to forward the document, with recommendations, to the City Council for review.
During its review, the Planning Commission identified an additional City initiative
undertaken in 2016 that further implements the goals and policies of the Noise Element
of the General Plan. This City initiative—the City's enforcement efforts to reduce
motorcycle noise along the Palos Verdes Drive East switchbacks—has been added to
page 20 of the Annual Report. Additionally, the Planning Commission identified some
spelling and wording corrections. All of the Planning Commission's recommendations
have been incorporated into the Annual Report, and it is now being presented to the
City Council for its review. If approved by the City Council, the Annual Report will then
be forwarded to OPR and HCD.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Community Development Department continues its efforts towards a
comprehensive update to the City's General Plan. More specifically, Staff has been
working with the City's environmental consultant, Environmental Science Associates
(ESA), to prepare updated technical studies for incorporation into the General Plan
update. The technical studies being updated include a Traffic Analysis, Noise Analysis
and Air Quality Studies, which were anticipated to be completed by March 2017.
However, the targeted March deadline has been delayed by a couple months due to the
inclusion of additional intersections to the Traffic Analysis for a more comprehensive
study that the City can rely upon for future projects. The Traffic Analysis, which needs
to be completed before the Noise Analysis and Air Quality Study can be completed, will
be presented to the Traffic Safety Committee in April 2017 before being finalized. Once
these studies are completed, the updated Draft General Plan will be circulated for public
comments. Staff anticipates presenting the updated General Plan to the Planning
Commission for review in late summer/early fall of 2017.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council's consideration:
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Identify additional information to be included in the General Plan Annual
Report prior to forwarding the report to the required State agencies.
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2016 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RANCHO
PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN
PREPARED BY:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
SUBMITTED FOR:
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Prepared April 2017
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2016 Annual Report on the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to comply with the requirements of Section 65400(b)(1) of
the California State Government Code, which requires that an annual report be submitted
to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of
Housing and Community Development. The annual report must provide information
regarding the status of the City's General Plan and the progress on its implementation,
including the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The General Plan
is a comprehensive planning document intended to guide development for the City.
State law requires that each adopted general plan address a minimum of seven issues
(i.e., "elements"). Each element covers a certain aspect of the City's growth and
development, and must be consistent with the other elements. The seven mandatory
elements include Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and
Safety (including Seismic Safety). Additional optional elements may be included, as
deemed appropriate by each city, depending on the unusual characteristics or
development concerns of the jurisdiction. In reference to the City's natural scenic vistas,
the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan includes an optional Scenic Highway element.
Although each of the mandatory and optional elements are contained within the City's
document, the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan addresses each element in broader
categories, where the discussions regarding each mandatory element are integrated (and
may overlap one another) throughout the document, as opposed to separate headings
for each mandatory element.
The broader categories adopted in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes' General Plan include
the NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT, which includes the mandatory Land Use,
Conservation and Open Space elements; SOCIO/CULTURAL ELEMENT, which
includes the mandatory Conservation and Open Space elements; and the URBAN
ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT, which includes the mandatory Land Use, Circulation,
Housing, Conservation and Open Space, Safety, Seismic Safety, and Noise elements, as
well as the optional Scenic Highway element. In addition, the City's General Plan includes
a separate LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT that includes additional discussion regarding
conservation, open space housing and seismic safety; and a FISCAL ELEMENT, which
includes discussions regarding conservation, open space, and transportation (trails and
bikeways). Finally, the City has a HOUSING ELEMENT document, which was adopted
by the City Council in February 2014 and certified by the California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) in April 2014.
The Annual Report individually illustrates each of the seven state mandated elements of
the General Plan rather than the broader categories discussed above. Each element
provides a list of actions taken by the City between January 1, 2016 and December 31,
2016, followed by a reference to the appropriate policy that is implemented by the action.
The full text of each policy and goal implemented begins on page 25 of this report.
The Planning Commission reviewed the annual progress report on March 14, 2017 and
the City Council reviewed the report on March 21, 2017.
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STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes was incorporated in 1973 in response to high-density
development proposals along the scenic coastal bluffs that help define the character of
the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Subsequently, the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan was
prepared and adopted on June 26, 1975. The adopted goals are related to minimizing
density along the coastal bluff areas, maintaining the rural character of the community,
recognizing and managing unique resources, and identifying and protecting areas with
significant development constraints such as sloped areas and areas of geologic
instability. These goals of the City are the same today.
Although the General Plan has not been updated since it was adopted in 1975, a total of
38 amendments have been made, all of which are summarized on pages 4 and 5.
However, it is important to note that the City Council has authorized a comprehensive
update to the General Plan. In May, 2002, the City Council began this process by forming
a General Plan Update Steering Committee composed of various appointed City officials
and other City residents. The purpose of the Steering Committee was to take a first look
at the existing goals and policies and to make recommendations to the City Council as to
what needs updating. The Committee met on an average of once a month for 26 months.
After over two years of work, on November 4, 2004, the General Plan Update Steering
Committee completed their task of reviewing all of the existing goals and policies of the
1975 General Plan. At their December 21, 2005 meeting, the City Council directed Staff
to proceed with factual updates within the General Plan for future review by the Planning
Commission and City Council and disbanded the Committee. Since that time, the
Planning Commission has conducted numerous public hearings to review the proposed
amendments to the General Plan Update. On August 2, 2016, the City Council entered
into a professional services agreement with a consultant to prepare updated technical
studies for the General Plan Update. Staff anticipates that the consultant will complete
the studies and associated analyses of the data by early 2017, at which time the Traffic
Safety Committee will review the updated Traffic analysis and forward a recommendation
to the Planning Commission. A public hearing will be conducted with the Planning
Commission followed by public hearings with the City Council.
A majority of the General Plan is implemented through the City's Development Code, with
the latest revision adopted in 2012.
Based on population figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010, the City's
population has grown by only 5,643 since incorporation 41 years ago. Further, the City's
housing units have increased by only 470 units between 2000 and 2010, which
demonstrates the consistency of development in the City with the low density and semi -
rural character goals and policies contained in the General Plan.
The City completed a General Plan Amendment to update the City's Housing Element in
accordance with State Housing Law. The Planning Commission reviewed and approved
the document on January 28, 2014 and the City Council approved the document on
February 4, 2014. Subsequently, Staff forwarded the document to the California
Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
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In April 2014, the City received certification of the new Housing Element from the
California Department of Housing and Community Development, which is the Housing
Element used for this report and the separate Housing Element Annual Update.
The actions taken by the City between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016 are
consistent with the goals and policies contained within the City's General Plan. The City
continues to implement these goals and policies with decisions that balance community
needs, property rights, and the health and welfare of the general public. The City Council,
Planning Commission, and Staff continue to adhere to a vision for the City: to promote a
well informed and educated public with regard to City issues, problems, and services; a
friendly responsive and competent City government; a safe community in which to live
and work; a community with a sound economic base; a sound financial base to support
and maintain vital City services; reductions to long-term public infrastructure costs within
the City; and, a well maintained, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing community.
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ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
NO.
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
DATE
2
Tract 28750 — Peacock Ridge and
Change land use designation, from RS
10-4-77
Highridge Road
2-4 DU/Acre to RS 4-6 DU/Acre
3
Coastal Zone
Establish regulations for development
12-19-78
in the Coastal Zone
4
Tract 27832, Lots 1-8 Indian Valley
Change non -conforming land use from
9-5-78
Road
Single-family to Multi -family
1) Ave. Esplendida & Ave. Classica
Change land use from Institutional to
5
2) Indian Valley Rd. & Armaga
RS 2-4 DU/Acre on two former school
10-2-79
Spring Road
sites
Change land use from Commercial
6
980 Silver Spur Road
Office to Commercial Retail — remove
6-17-80
Natural Overlay Control District
9
City Wide
Amend Housing Element Policies
9-23-81
Change land use from Agriculture to
10
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Commercial Recreational & amend
4-20-82
Coastal Plan to allow visitor serving
uses in Coastal Zone
11
Paseo Del Mar at La Rotunda
Change land use from Institutional to
9-7-82
RS 1 DU/Acre
12
(Golden Cove) PV Drive West at
Change land use from Commercial
8-7-84
Hawthorne Blvd.
Retail to RS 6-12 DU/Acre
13
Ladera Linda
Change land use from Institutional to
9-7-82
32201 Forrestal Drive
RS 2-4 DU/Acre
Amend General Plan to include
14
Eastview Annexation
policies/land use designations for
9-7-82
Eastview Annexation
16
28041 Hawthorne Blvd.
Change land use designation from Res
9-13-88
to Commercial
18
City Wide
Housing Element Update
9-18-90
20
City Wide
Amendment to the Housing Element
8-18-92
21
City Wide
Amend the General Plan to eliminate
11-3-93
non -conforming auto service stations
Amend the General Plan to incorporate
22
City Wide
the trail and bikeway policy from the
11-6-91
Conceptual Trails Plan
23
6108, 6118, 6124 PV Drive South
Change land use designation from RS
3-4-97
2-4 DU/Acre to Commercial Office
24
5325 Ironwood and 5303 Bayridge
Change land use designation from RS
3-17-98
2-4 DU/Acre to RS 1 DU/5-Acres
29
City Wide
Housing Element Update
8-21-01
ZON2003
6100 Palos Verdes Drive South
Change land use designation from
4-22-03
-00036
Commercial Office (CO) to Residential
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ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
General Plan Amendment and Zone
ZON2003
Several properties within the San
Change to move Open Hazard (OH)
-00250
Ramon Canyon area.
boundary line and change the land use
12-6-05
designation on several properties from
OH to RS 2- 4 DU/Acre
General Plan Amendment and Zone
ZON2007
3324 Seaclaire Drive
Change to move Open Hazard (OH)
11-10-07
-00134
boundary line and change the land use
designation from OH to RS 3
ZON2008
Citywide
City Council adopted Housing Element
6-17-08
-00149
Update
General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change for a 0.010 -acre portion of a
ZON2007
28 -unit condominium project (to be
-00072
28220 Highridge Road
annexed from the City of Rolling Hills
10-21-08
Estates) to change the land use
designation from I to RM 12-22
DU/Acre
ZON2008
General Plan Amendment and Zone
-00074
32639 Nantasket Drive
Change: Change Land Use
thru -
(APN 7573-014-013)
Designation and Zoning from
09-21-10
00078
Commercial to Residential, (CR to RS -
3)
General Plan Amendment to relocate
ZON2008
5555 Crestridge Road
the OH boundary line and change the
03-03-09
-00649
land use designation from OH to
Institutional
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ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
ZON2014
General Plan Amendment and Zone
-00279 &
Change for Parcel Map No. 72999
SUB2014
5656 Crest Road
from Residential 1-2 du/ac and Single-
5-19-15
-00004
Family Residential RS -2 to R2-4 and
RS -4, respectively.
General Plan Amendment and Zone
ZON2014
Change to relocate the Open Hazard
-00143
10 Chaparral Lane
(OH) boundary line and change the
8-4-15
land use designation from OH to
Single -Family Residential (R1-2
du/ac and RS -2)
Notes: Amendment Nos. 1, 7, 17, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30 were withdrawn
Amendment No. 8 was tabled in 1982 indefinitely
Amendment Nos. 15, 19 and ZON2005-00536 were denied
Amendment No. 27 and 30 are incomplete
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ACTIONS TAKEN BETWEEN JANUARY 1. 2016 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016 TO
IMPLEMENT GENERAL PLAN
Listed below are actions taken by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes towards
implementation of the General Plan between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016.
Although the City of Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan contains broader categories,
each of the required elements is contained within these broad categories. Page one of
this report indicates where each mandatory element is included within the City's General
Plan. As such, the following information is intended to specify and highlight each
mandatory element, with a brief definition and the actions taken to implement the General
Plan. The applicable policy number and page number where each policy can be found in
the General Plan follows each action (however, a list of each policy as specified in the
General Plan and referenced in this document, begins on Page 23 of this report).
By mandatory element, the following actions occurred:
I. LAND USE ELEMENT
The Land Use Element designates the general distribution and intensity of
uses of the land for housing, businesses, industry, open space, natural
resources, education, public buildings and grounds, waste disposal
services, and other categories of public and private use. This element serves
as the central framework for the entire plan and is intended to correlate all
land uses into a set of coherent developmentpolicies.
=> Continued implementation of the Development Code through the processing of
relevant development applications. (Urban Environment Element — Housing
Activity Policy Nos. 1-5 and 10-18, Page 78 & Urban Environment Element —
Safety Policy Nos. 7 and 8, Page 175)
=> Approved site and permitted improvements to Terranea Resort including the
construction of a new upper pool, maintenance yard, reconfiguring the entry
driveway, and construction of a new outdoor kitchen and bar for the main pool
area (Urban Environment Element — Commercial Activity Policy Nos. 1-5, and
7, Page 85)
=> Approved the installation of various antenna panels for cellular telephones and
personal communication systems on private and public property throughout the
City. (Urban Environment Element Goal on page preceding Page 100; and
Urban Environment Element —Infrastructure Policy No. 8, Page 138)
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=> Adopted Ordinance No. 580 in March 2016, thereby adding a new chapter to
the City's Code to provide uniform and comprehensive regulations and
standards, along with permit requirements, for the installation of Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities in the public right-of-way throughout the City. This
will produce better communications services, while preserving the quality of
individual neighborhoods. (Urban Environment Element — Sensory
Environment Goal B, Page 176).
=> After completing the Western Avenue Vision Plan, the City began development
of Western Avenue Corridor Street Enhancement Strategy in partnership with
the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to a grant award from the Southern California
Association of Governments' Compass Blueprint Demonstrations Project. The
City Council approved the Western Avenue Corridor Street Enhancement
Strategy, which supplements the City's Western Avenue Traffic Improvement
Plan, on December 15, 2015. The City awaits the adoption of the document by
the City of Los Angeles. (Urban Environment Element Goal, page preceding
Page 57)
II. CIRCULATION/TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The Circulation/Transportation Element serves as an infrastructure plan and
must be correlated with the Land Use Element. This element identifies the
general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares,
transportation routes, trails, terminals, and other local public utilities and
facilities.
=> The seven -member Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC)
met on a monthly basis and discussed infrastructure projects and needs, and
receive monthly tutorials from the Public Works Department to enhance their
knowledge. The Committee began work on the Capital Improvement Project
Profile Database that will serve as a tool to document all future projects and
assign a priority ranking for recommendations to the City Council. The
Committee's mission is to advise the Council on public works and park
infrastructure, capital improvement projects, and maintenance and
preventative maintenance programs for public buildings; park sites; trails; the
storm -water system; the sanitary sewer system including the Abalone Cove
Sewer District; street rights-of-way and traffic control devices; and the Palos
Verdes Drive South/Portuguese Bend landslide. (Urban Environment Element,
Infrastructure, Goals A and B, page preceding Page 101)
=> Storm Drain Video Inspection and Cleaning Services Project started in the
spring of 2014 and will continue through June 2017. From this, storm drain
condition deficiencies have been and will be identified. The deficiencies will be
corrected by installing lining in the pipes or rebuilding the pipes, depending on
the deficiency. A program to line about 5,250 linear feet of pipe was completed
June 2016. (Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure, Disposal/Recovery
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System Policy No. 6, Page 112; and Urban Environment Element —Safety Goal
C, page preceding Page 139).
=> Continued implementation of the Abalone Cove Sewer System Management
Plan (Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, Page 101, and
Safety Goal B).
=> Continued implementation of the City's Master Plan of Drainage, which identifies
storm drain capacity deficiencies and a proposed program to correct them,
including budget estimates and a prioritization scheme for improvements. The
10 year program includes capacity improvement.
=> Completed the Grayslake storm drain replacement portions of this pipe and
restoration project. (Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure, Goal A, page
preceding Page 101)
=> Completed the 2015 Storm Drain Point Repair project, covering storm drain
improvements at seven locations. This project will address condition
deficiencies that were unable to be corrected by lining during the City's most
recent lining project. (Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure, Goal A, page
preceding Page 101)
=> Continued design for the Palos Verdes Drive South East End of Landslide
project. The project consists of repositioning the east end of the landslide road
along Palos Verdes Drive South back into the right-of-way (Urban Environment
Element, Transportation Systems, Policy No. 12, Page 137).
=> Began design of the storm drain point repair projects at various locations,
preliminary design of the Altamira Canyon Drainage project began, the Roan
Road Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project began, completed the McCarrell
Canyon Pipe Lining project. (Urban Environment Element, Goal A, Page 56)
=> Continued implementation of the Municipal Storm Drain Catch Basin
Maintenance cleaning program as required through the MS4 permit. (Urban
Environment Element, Goal A, Page 56)
=> Completed development of the Master Plan of Drainage, which identifies storm
drain capacity deficiencies, provides project by project construction cost
estimates and establishes a prioritization scheme for improvements was
completed. (Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure, Goal A, page
preceding Pagel 01).
=> Completed the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Access and Sidewalk
Improvement on Palos Verdes Drive West Project. (Urban Environment
Element, Infrastructure, Goal A, page preceding Page 101)
=> Continued allocation of Proposition -A funds and Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) funds for bus stop shelter maintenance and improvements, and the
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Palos Verdes Peninsula (PVP) Transit/Dial-a-Ride programs (Socio -Cultural
Element — Social Services Policy No. 2, Page 55; Urban Environment Element
— Transportation Systems Policy Nos. 4 and 5, Page 137; and Urban
Environment Element —Infrastructure Goal C, page preceding Page 101)
=> Continued implementation of the City-wide Residential Street program to
conduct studies to identify residential streets that require maintenance,
upgrades and/or improvements. The City's Pavement Management Report
programs street maintenance and funding levels. (Urban Environment Element
—Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding Pagel 01)
=> Continued implementation of the semi-annual Arterial program which,
consistent with the Residential Streets program, maintains non-residential
roadways by rehabilitating the roadway surface. The City's Pavement
Management Report identifies the roadway needs and funding year for the
improvements (Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal B, page
preceding Page 101)
=> Continued implementation of the City-wide Neighborhood Traffic Calming
program to provide traffic calming tools for improved livability and increased
safety. (Urban Environment Element —Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding
Page 101)
=> Continued implementation of the annual sidewalk repair program which
maintains and improves sidewalks, curbs and gutters that are damaged by
City -owned trees in the public right-of-way. (Urban Environment Element —
Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding Page 101)
=> Allocated Gas Tax funds for street slurry seal, and street sidewalk repair
throughout the City. (Urban Environment Element —Infrastructure Goal B, page
preceding Page 101)
=> Completed traffic enhancements at a number of locations throughout the City
and replaced traffic signs and signal equipment citywide to enhance and
refresh traffic signal controls. (Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure
Goal C, page preceding Page 101)
=> Continued to utilize the City's speed radar trailer at various locations citywide to
advise the motoring public of post speed limits. (Socio -Cultural Element —
Social Services Policy No. 2, Page 55)
=> Continued to review truck -hauling routes for trucks transporting construction -
related material and equipment through the close monitoring of encroachment
permits. (Sensory Environment — Noise Aspects Policy No. 6, Page 187)
=> Continued to maintain roadway pavement striping and associated signs
throughout the City (Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, Page
preceding Page 101.)
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=> Completed design and initiated construction of the Hawthorne Blvd. Traffic
Signal Synchronization Project to improve traffic circulation and flow. (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal C, page preceding Page 101)
=> Initiated design of the Miraleste Drive Arterials Road Rehabilitation project in
accordance with the recommendations of the Pavement Management Program
(Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding Page
101)
=> Advertised the Hawthorne Blvd. Pedestrian Linkage Project for construction.
This project will improve pedestrian circulation and transit access. (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding Page 101.
=> Continued Implementation of the mitigation measures of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Coastal
Permit for the San Ramon Canyon storm drain system project. (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page 101)
=> Continued construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail segment (A-27) a
pedestrian and equestrian trail connecting Sunnyside Ridge Road to Palos
Verdes Drive East (Urban Environment Element — Recreation Activity Policies
1 — 4, Page 99, & Transportation Systems Policies 5-6, 10, 13, 16,
23-25, Page 137)
=> Adopted Ordinance No. 581 which sets forth the requirements for the issuance
of Special Events Permits to regulate events in the public rights-of-way and on
public property. (Urban Environment Element — Sensory Environment Goal B,
Page 192)
III. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, AND
IV. CONSERVATION ELEMENT
The Open Space Element is the plan for the "comprehensive and long range
preservation and conservation of open space land..." (Govt. Code Section
65563). It must specify plans and measures for preserving open space for
natural resources, for managing the production of resources, for outdoor
recreation, and for public health and safety.
The Conservation Element addresses the conservation, development, and
use of natural resources, including water, forests, soils, waterways, wildlife,
and mineral deposits. It may consider issues such as flood control, water
and air pollution, erosion, conversion of farmland, endangered species, and
habitats.
=> Continued expedited solar photovoltaic permitting for one -and two-family
residential dwelling units. (Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity
Policy No. 12, Page 78)
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=> Continued requiring construction and demolition recycling as part of eligible
city/public projects. (Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure -
Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1, Page 112)
=> Continued the Clean Bay Restaurant Certification program, and City Council
recognition, in partnership with the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission.
(Natural Environment Element Policy No. 8, page44)
=> Continued implementation of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other
Peninsula Watershed Management Agencies for development of a
Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) to measure pollutant levels
in storm water and urban runoff. Regional Board approved the document in
February 2016 and the agencies are developing an MOU to implement the plan.
A contractor has been selected and will begin the work after the MOU is
approved by each agency, estimated to be in early April 2016. (Urban
Environment Element - Infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page 101).
=> Continued implementation of the MOU with other Peninsula Watershed
Management Agencies for development of Enhanced Watershed Management
Program (EMWP) to reduce pollution levels in storm water and urban runoff. A
draft Enhanced Watershed Management Program document was Regional
Board for approval, which is expected in spring 2016. The plan identified
activities the City will need to implement on its own and jointly with other
agencies to remain in compliance with the MS4 Permit. One regional project is
being pursued with the city of Torrance, who is applying for grant funding for
design of an infiltration project at Torrance airport. (Urban Environment
Element - Infrastructure Goal A, Page 101).
Continued the annual Christmas tree and the weekly residential green waste
and mixed recycling collection programs. (Urban Environment Element -
Infrastructure - Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1, Page 112)
=> Continued the weekly on-call curbside collection of used oil and oil filter,
electronics waste and bulky waste items. (Urban Environment Element -
Infrastructure - Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1, Pagel 12)
=> Continued use of waste reduction funds to allocate the "Recyclers of the Month"
program. (Urban Environment Element - Disposal/Recovery Policy No. 1, Page
112)
=> Continued the twice annual paper/document shredding, electronics waste
collection and mulch giveaway event to residents. (Urban Environment Element
- Infrastructure - Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1, Page 112)
=> Continued promoting the various composting workshop events, hosting a
workshop and providing rebates on the purchase of compost bins. (Urban
Environment Element - Infrastructure - Disposal/Recovery System Policy No.
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=> Maintained the water conservation page on the City website to promote ways
to lower water consumption due to the California drought. Residents are
encouraged to investigate alternative means of using water. (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page 101)
=> Continued hosting the annual household hazardous waste and electronics
waste roundup event and promoting similar events in the neighboring cities.
(Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure — Disposal/Recovery System
Policy No. 1, Page 112)
=> Continued the twice annual city-wide brush clearing collection event. (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure — Disposal/Recovery System Policy No.
1, Page 112)
=> Hosted the 2016 Annual South Bay Energy Efficiency Demonstration (SEED)
Awards recognizing South Bay businesses, individuals and organizations for
their environmental leaderships and sustainability. The Mayor presented
awards to South Bay organizations, two local organization, and the South Bay
Environmental Services Center (SBESC) (Urban Environment Element—
infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page 101; and Disposal/Recovery
System Policy No. 1, Page 112).
=> Promoted used oil recycling by placing weekly advertisements in the Palos
Verdes (PV) News, an advertisement in the monthly Peninsula People, and one
in the Daily Breeze 2016 Earth Day Supplement circulation. (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page 101; and
Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1, Page 112).
=> Continued to work with the State and Federal Wildlife agencies toward final
approval of the Sub -area Plan for the Natural Communities Conservation
Planning (NCCP) program, which creates a habitat and open space preserve.
(Natural Environment Element Policy Nos. 4, 7, and 14, Page45)
=> Staff and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) continued to
work on implementing the City Council adopted Preserve Trails Plan and
implementing on the Council -adopted final Public Use Master Plan for the PV
Nature Preserve. (Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy
No. 2, Page 99).
=> Repaired and maintained pedestrian and equestrian trails throughout the City.
(Urban Environment Element —Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding Page
101)
=> Continued to coordinate the use of Founders Park as well as walking and biking
trails for public use and access to the coast. (Urban Environment Element —
Recreational Activity Policy No. 1 and 4, Page 99; Urban Environment Element
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—Transportation Systems Policy No. 6 and 7, Page 137).
=> Continued to coordinate with the Los Serenos De Point Vicente docent
organization on a variety of public recreational and educational opportunities,
including public hikes and tours, the Docent 4th and 611 Grade Programs, the
Junior Docent Program, the Whales on Wheels (WOW) Program, and the
Docent Open House. Staff also worked with the Docent Exhibit Design Crew,
which works to improve Interpretive Center exhibits, and the Docent Grants
Oversight Committee, which seeks funding for the organization and the public
services it provides. (Social -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 12,
Page 55; Urban Environment Element Recreational Activity Policy No. 8 Page
99).
=> Continued to provide recreational opportunities for the developmentally disabled
community through the Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help
(REACH) Program, a recreational program promoting confidence, physical
health, and independence for the developmentally disabled community. (Urban
Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 2, Page 99)
=> Implemented the guidelines of the 2015 approved Parks Master Plan Update.
Including Elements of the Coast Vision Plan, which were incorporated into the
Parks Master Plan including the Design Guidance, Key Sites, and portions of
the Connections section. (Natural Environment Element -Goal A, Social Cultural
Element Social Services Policy 5, 8 & 11, 12 Page 55, Urban
Environment Element Recreational Activity Policy No. 1, 2, 3, 8, 11 (page 99)
& Activity Areas Goal A & D)
=> Continued and expanded a City-wide volunteer program, offering interested
individuals and groups a chance to help improve the quality, condition and
sustainability of City parks and natural areas. Held multiple volunteer events
and coordinated volunteer events with scout groups and other organizations
(Socio -Cultural Element -Social Services Policy 8, 11, Page 55, Urban
Environment Element Recreational Activity Policy No. 2, 8 Page 99, Urban
Environment Element -Activity Areas Goal A and D)
=> Continued to implement the 2015 Council -adopted Parks Master Plan, a
coordinated master plan consisting of program, design and linkage concepts
for land located within the City. (Socio -Cultural Element — Social Services
Policy Nos. 1, 5 and 8, Page 55 & Urban Environment Element— Recreational
Activity Policy No. 1, Page 99, & Transportation Systems Policy No. 15, Page
137)
=> Continued to implement the City's interim Coastal Sage Scrub habitat protection
Ordinance. (Natural Environment Element Policy No. 14, Page45)
=> Continued to operate the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, as well as enhance
the exhibits and information regarding the natural and cultural history of the
Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding waters. Coordinated with the Bureau
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of Land Management to provide additional exhibits and education regarding the
California Coastal National Monuments. Coordinated with The American
Cetacean Society and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to provide a location for its
seasonal monitoring of the Pacific gray whale migration. (Social -Cultural
Element — Social Services Policy No. 12, Page 55)
=> Co-sponsored various nature walks and hikes conducted by the Los Serenos
de Point Vicente Docents, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, and
Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority Rangers at various locations
throughout the City. Open Space Management staff conducted Preserve open -
space -related public information events. (Social -Cultural Element — Social
Services Policy No. 12, Page 55; and Urban Environment Element —
Recreational Activity Policy No. 2, Page 99)
=> Continued partnerships with the YMCA, Rolling Hills Estates and Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District to provide a summer camp and community
access to a pool and gymnasium. (Social -Cultural Element — Social Services
Policy No. 8, Page 55, and Socio -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No.
11, Page 55)
=> Sponsored and co-sponsored a number of special events and programs,
including the Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza; July 4t" Celebration; Whale of a Day;
Meet the Goats Event; Earth Day; Shakespeare by the Sea performance;
Halloween Trunk or Treat and Music Fest for Kids; Little Fish Tales by the Sea;
International Coastal Clean-up Day; Kids to the Park Day, Little Critter
Afternoon Tales; Adult Co-ed Softball League; Semi-annual Pet Vaccination,
Licensing, and Microchip Clinics; Junior Ranger Program; Pet adoptions;
Movies in the Park; Volunteer Fair, Local Authors Book Signing Event; YMCA
Summer Program, Night at the Museum Sleepover; and Breakfast with Santa.
(Social- Cultural Element — Social Services Policy Nos. 8 & 12, Page 55, and
Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 3, Page 99)
Administered an agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
(LASD) for purposes of assisting in the monitoring and management of the
City's Palos Verdes Preserve and interpretive programming. (Urban
Environment Element — Activity Areas Goal D, Page 56)
=> Completed a master plan signage plan design process for the Palos Verdes
Nature Preserve in conjunction with the PVPLC, to include monument,
interpretive, and regulatory signage. Signage plan to be implemented in 2017.
(Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 1, Page 99)
=> Implemented a program of Preserve Recreation staff to patrol the trails, interact
with the public, and perform maintenance & cleanup -related duties. Staffing
levels will increase in 2016 (Urban Environment Element — Activity Areas Goal
D, Page 56)
=> Increased staffing levels and park hours at multiple City parks to provide higher
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level of customer service, improve responsiveness to park visitor
complaints/concerns, and better maintain the conditions and operations of city
parks. Staffing levels will increase in 2016. (Social -Cultural Element — Social
Services Policy No. 8, Page 55, and Urban Environment Element —
Recreational Activity Policy No. 1, Page 99)
=> Doubling of professional enforcement in Palos Verdes Nature Preserve went
into effect utilizing Los Angeles County Sheriff Department personnel. (Natural
Environment Element —Goal A, and Urban Environment Element — Activity
Areas Goal D, Page 56)
=> Continued distribution of "Share the Trails" Brochure for safe and appropriate
shared use of trails by hikers, cyclists and equestrians. Brochure created with
the involvement of multiple agencies. Urban Environment Element —
Transportation Systems Policy No. 15)
=> Continued distribution of coastal access brochure providing information about
parking, fishing access and appropriate coastal access points and marine
protected areas. Natural Environment Element Policy No. 8, Page 44, and
Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 1, Page 99)
=> Repaired any cracks and deviations in the tennis court at city hall. The court
was also repainted to encourage public use of City recreational facilities.
(Urban Environment Element — Activity Area Goal D, Page 99)
=> Conceptual design approved for of Lower Hesse Park which would improve park
access and recreational opportunities. Construction planned for 2017.
(Socio/Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 12, Page 55, Urban
Environment Element — Activity Areas Goals A and D, Urban Environment
Element - Recreational Activity Policy Nos. 1, 3, and 11, Page 99)
=> Master Plan process begun for replacement of Community Center and new park
design at Ladera Linda Park. Extensive public outreach involved. Planning
process to continue into 2017. (Social/Cultural Element — Social Services
Policy No. 12, Page 55, Urban Environment Element — Activity Areas Goals A
and D, Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy Nos. 1,3 and
11, Page 99)
=> Continued to implement the Management Agreement with the PVPLC to re -
vegetate, operate and maintain the City's Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
(Natural Environment Element Policy No. 7, Page 45; Urban Environment
Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 11, Page 99; and Urban
Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 6, Page 137)
=> Continued to administer the Gifts for Parks Program, which provides a means
by which interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses may
contribute funds or merchandise for the enhancement of the City's Recreation
facilities and programs. (Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity
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Policy No. 8, Page 99)
=> In accordance with the Conceptual Trails Plan, approval of the Crestridge Senior
Condominium development included a pedestrian trail and public pedestrian
pathways that link Crestridge Road trails on the Vista del Norte Ecological
preserve to the north. Construction of these linkages were completed in 2016.
The Land Conservancy is anticipated to improve trails on the preserve land in
the future. (Urban Environment Element - Infrastructure Goal B).
=> The City continued to undertake the updating and consolidation of all existing
trails plans and documents into a single, comprehensive Trails Master Plan
(TMP). The City conducted two public workshops in February and May 2016 to
reach out to community stakeholders and interested persons to identify any
unique trail issues that should be addressed in the TMP update (Urban
Environment Element - Infrastructure Goal B).
V. SAFETY/SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT
The Safety Element establishes policies and programs to protect the
community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood, and fire
hazards. The Safety Element may also contain a broader range of safety-
related issues which may be locally relevant, such as the use, transport, and
disposal of hazardous materials, power failure, and vehicle accidents, and
policing. The Seismic Safety Element establishes policies and procedures to
protect the community from risks associated with earthquake hazards. State
Law requires this element with the Safety Element.
=> Continued public outreach effort to inform the public of the City's Coyote
Management Plan and maintained up-to-date information on the City's website
regarding coyote sightings. (Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No.
1, Page 175)
=> Conducted the Peafowl Census between April 1, 2016 and April 12, 2016 and
began the humane trapping and relocation of the peafowl population within the
City in August of 2016. (Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No. 1,
Page 175)
=> Allocated General Fund revenues to public safety and road improvements,
maintenance, and construction programs. (Urban Environment Element -
Infrastructure Goal, page preceding Page 101)
=> Coordinated holiday sobriety checkpoints with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department (Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 10, Page 175)
=> Continued to provide crossing guard services in certain neighborhoods
surrounding schools. (Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 1, Page
175)
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=> Used Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to design and
install safe and ADA compliant walkways in the City for residents. (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal, page preceding Page 101)
=> Adopted a Public Safety Strategic Plan, including adding an additional
Surveillance and Apprehension Team (SAT) Detective, jointly funded by Rolling
Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rancho Palos Verdes, as well as outreach and
technology. (Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 3, Page 175)
=> Implemented first phase of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
Cameras as part of a larger regional program between the four cities on the
Peninsula. (Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 3, Page 175)
=> Added additional supplemental patrol for the City's "switchback" area. (Urban
Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 10, Page 175)
=> Authorized Neighborhood Public Safety Monitoring Program for more
Automated License Plate Recognition cameras on the eastside. (Urban
Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 3, Page 175)
=> Coordinated with the Los Angeles County Weed Abatement District for fire
hazard and fuel management reductions. (Urban Environment Element —
Safety Policy Nos. 2 & 6, Page 175)
=> Continued to implement Fuel Modification Maps for the Portuguese Bend Nature
Preserve with the coordination of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los
Angeles County Weed Abatement District and the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Land Conservancy (Natural Environment Element, Policy No. 14, Page 44).
=> Continued Risk Management Programs with the Emergency Response Team,
which is consistent with the Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS). (Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175)
=> Continued to enforce the City's Development Code and the Uniform Building
Code, which include detailed geologic review requirements. (Urban
Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 2, Page 175)
=> Continued contracting with the County to assist the City with coyote control
issues. (Safety Policy Nos. 1 and 16, Page 175).
=> Conducted Standard Emergency Management Services (SEMS) & National
Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Emergency Operations Center section
training for all Emergency Operations Center staff. (Urban Environment
Element - Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175)
=> Conducted an annual emergency preparedness exercise for all Emergency
Operations Center staff. (Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 14,
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=> Participated in the Los Angeles County Operational Area annual
communications exercise. (Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 14,
Page 175)
=> Completed inventory and restocking of the City's three Emergency Supply
Caches. (Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175)
=> Participated in the Great California ShakeOut drill. (Urban Environmental
Element — Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175)
=> Provided basic Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) &
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training for Area G cities. (Urban
Environmental Element — Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175)
=> Continued the City Peninsula Volunteer Area Network Disaster Service
Volunteer program to supplement city emergency operations response during
a disaster. (Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175)
=> Continued sending City emergency management staff to emergency related
mitigation, planning, response, and recovery type seminars and workshops to
bring back information to educate city staff and community. (Urban
Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 1 & 14, Page 175)
=> Continued the Emergency Supply Cache project for the City. Three containers
located throughout the city are fully stocked, on a stock rotation schedule, and
select City Staff are trained to operate the cache's during an emergency and/or
disaster. (Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175)
=> Continued the 3 -Day Personal Preparedness Kit monthly drawing program to
promote emergency preparedness education and awareness throughout the
community. (Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 1, Page 175)
=> Continued the City's Emergency Preparedness Committee "Beauty and the
Beast" emergency preparedness presentation program and highlighted the
program in the City's Spring Newsletter to promote emergency preparedness
awareness and instruction throughout the community. (Safety Policy No. 1,
Page 175)
=> Continued an update of the City's public facilities evacuation plans. (Urban
Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 10, Page 175).
=> Supplied emergency preparedness "takeaways" (i.e. blankets, glow sticks, and
brochures) at public events and posted Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) flyers throughout the community using various types of media to
assist with education about the importance of emergency preparedness.
(Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 1, Page 175)
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=> Supplied 3 -Day Personal Emergency Preparedness kits to all full-time
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) City Staff members to keep in their
offices in case of emergency. (Safety Policy No. 1 & 14, Page 175)
=> Continued to televise two emergency preparedness Public Service
Announcements (Be Prepared and Brush Clearance). (Urban Environment
Element - Safety Policy No. 1, Page 175)
=> Began public posting of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class
flyers using varied media. (Safety Policy No. 1, Page 175)
=> Continued work on the City's Emergency Preparedness Committee driven
emergency preparedness web page. (Safety Policy No. 1, Page 175)
=> Began promoting the County of Los Angeles Emergency Survival Program
(ESP) monthly emergency preparedness messages. (Safety Policy No. 1, Page
175)
VI. NOISE ELEMENT
The Noise Element identifies and appraises noise problems within the
community and forms the basis for land use distribution, including current
and projected noise level calculations for major noise sources.
=> Placed changeable message boards along Palos Verdes Drive East switchback,
informing motorists of vehicle noise regulations. (Urban Environment Element
— Sensory Environment, Goal A, page preceding Page 177).
=> Continued to process Conditional Use Permits for large commercial and
institutional project, and implemented noise mitigation measures to insure that
construction noise and operation noise generated from large projects do not
create noise impacts to surrounding residential properties (Urban Environment
Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 1, 3, Page 187).
=> Continued to attend LAX/Community Noise Roundtable meetings on a bi-
monthly basis to monitor aircraft and helicopter noise and provide updates
related to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace issues that potentially
affect the City and helicopter altitude and flight path revisions to/from Torrance
airport (Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 9, Page 187).
=> Continued the implementation of the Municipal Code regulating hours of
construction and operation of mechanical equipment. (Urban Environment
Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 1, Page 187).
=> Initiated the preparation of a citywide Noise Ordinance to address noise impacts
citywide. (Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 2, Page
187).
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=> Reviewed truck -hauling routes for trucks transporting construction -related
material and equipment for miscellaneous construction projects throughout the
City. (Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 6, Page 187).
=> Continued to implement a standard project condition of approval limiting the
idling and queuing of trucks and construction equipment at job sites outside of
the permitted days and hours for construction activity (Urban Environment
Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 6, Page 187)
=> Reviewed Special Use Permits and Special Event Permits for temporary events,
and required noise monitoring for the events that are likely to create a noise
impact on the surrounding residential neighborhoods (i.e.: Wayfarers Chapel
and Marymount California University). (Urban Environment Element — Noise
Aspects Policy No. 1, Page 187).
=> Continued to implement a policy to require property owners to show that
mechanical equipment placed within any setback areas provide proof of
complying with a minimum 65dB(A) noise level requirement (Urban
Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 5, Page 187).
VII. HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and
projected housing needs for all segments of the community and all economic
groups. This element identifies and analyzes existing and projected housing
needs and contains a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, and
scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of
housing. In adopting this element, issues such as economic, environmental
and fiscal factors, as well as community goals set forth in the General Plan
must be considered.
=> In accordance with the City's Housing Element, approval of the Crestridge
Senior Condominium development included the requirement to provide three
(3) units affordable to very low income households. During the 2016 calendar
year, two units have been completed, and one unit is still under construction.
(Urban Environment Element — Activity Areas, Goal A, Page 57).
=> Continued the City's formal Code Enforcement Program to ensure that dwelling
units are habitable and being maintained in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code. (Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 8,
Page 78)
=>-In accordance with the adopted Housing Element, Staff continued to monitor
the development of second units. (Urban Environment Element Goal, page
preceding Page 57, and Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy
No. 6, Page 78)
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=> Continued implementation of the City's Certified Housing Element. (Urban
Environment Element — Activity Areas, Goal A, Page 57)
=> Continued to provide information on the City's website regarding programs that
are available to first time home buyer assistance, such as County
Homeownership Program, County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, and
So Cal Home Financing Authority Down Payment Assistance Programs
(Urban Environment Element — Activity Areas — Housing Activity, Policy No. 5,
Page 78)
SPECIFIC PLANS
A Specific Plan is a tool for implementation of the General Plan and contains development
goals and guidelines for specified areas and/or districts within the City. To date, the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes has adopted five Specific Plans, including the Coastal Specific
Plan, which addresses land use and development within the City's Coastal Zone (all land
seaward of Palos Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive South); a Specific Plan for
the City's Eastview Park, which is located on land leased from the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts; as well as three Specific Plan districts along the Western Avenue
commercial corridor. During the Period of July 1, 2001 to June 31, 2002, Staff combined
the three specific plans that govern Western Avenue, into one reference document, which
is user-friendly. By Specific Plan District, the following actions occurred between January
1, 2016 and December 31,2016:
COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Certified in 1981, the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan District provides
specific development guidelines and standards for all land located seaward of Palos
Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive South. The lands have been classified by Sub
regions (1-8), with specific development criteria provided, based on the unique character
of each Sub -region.
=> Continued monitoring the trails implemented with the construction of the Trump
National Golf Club (formally known as Ocean Trails) (Sub -region seven and eight),
Terranea Resort and Spa (Sub -region two), and the Ocean Front Estates (Sub-
region one) development projects. (Policy Nos. 1 & 2, Page U-28 of the Coastal
Specific Plan).
=> Continued monitoring the City's segment of the California Coastal Trail located with
the City's Coastal Zone (Policy Nos. 1 & 2, Page U-28 of the Coastal Specific Plan).
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT 1
This Specific Plan area includes properties located at 28901 Western Avenue (southwest
corner of Caddington Drive and Western Avenue) — The Terraces Shopping Center.
Western Avenue Specific Plan District 1 was adopted in 1985 by the City Council.
=> While the City developed Phase 1 Western Avenue Vision Plan and approved
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Phase 2 Western Avenue Corridor Street Enhancement Strategy, no proposals
for development were submitted to the City between January 1, 2016 and
December 31, 2016.
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT2
This Specific Plan area includes properties located between 29505-29701 Western
Avenue. Western Avenue Specific Plan District 2 was adopted in 1986 by the City Council.
=> While the City developed Phase 1 Western Avenue Vision Plan and approved
Phase 2 Western Avenue Corridor Street Enhancement Strategy, no proposals
for development were submitted to the City between January 1, 2016 and
December 31, 2016.
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
This Specific Plan area includes properties located between 29019 — 29421 Western
Avenue. Western Avenue Specific Plan District 3 was adopted in 1987 by the City Council.
=> While the City developed Phase 1 Western Avenue Vision Plan and approved
Phase 2 Western Avenue Corridor Street Enhancement Strategy, no proposals
for development were submitted to the City between January 1, 2016 and
December 31, 2016.
EASTVIEW PARK SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Certified in 1989, the Eastview Park Specific Plan District provides specific use and
development standards for the City park located at 1700 Westmont Drive, which was
annexed by the City in 1983. The 10 -acre property is leased from the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts, which maintain underground equipment and sewer lines on the
property.
GOALS & POLICIES IMPLEMENTED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2016 AND DECEMBER
31, 2016
Below is a summary list of the General Plan Policies and Goals, and relevant Specific
Plan Policies that were implemented between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016,
as specified in the actions of the 2016 Annual Report.
LAND USE ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element — Housina Activitv Policv No. 1. Paae 78: Retain the
present predominance of single family residences found throughout the
community, while continuing to maintain the existing variety of housing types.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 2, Page 78: Require all
new housing developed to include suitable and adequate landscaping, open
space, and other design amenities to meet the community standards of
environmental quality.
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Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 3, Page 78: Encourage
and assist in the maintenance and improvement of all existing residential
neighborhoods so as to maintain optimum local standards of housing quality and
design.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 4, Page 78: Prepare
development codes with quality standards, but flexible new technology and
techniques of building.
Urban Environment Element— Housing Activity Policy No. 5, Page 78. --Support and
assist in enforcement of "open housing" regulations to prohibit discrimination in the
sale or rental of housing.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 10, Page 78: Require
all developments that propose open space to be held in private ownership to
provide legal guarantees to protect these areas from further development.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 11, Page 78: Control
the alteration of natural terrain.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 12, Page 78:
Encourage energy conservation in housing design.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No 13, Page 78: Require
proposals for development of areas which impact corridor related views to analyze
the site conditions and address the preservation of such views.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 14, Page 78: Prohibit
encroachment on existing scenic views reasonably expected by neighboring
residents.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 15, Page 78: Enforce
height controls to further lessen the possibility for view obstructions.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 16, Page 78: Require
proposed housing to show how it ensures the existence of neighboring site privacy,
while simultaneously providing privacy to the occupants of the proposed units.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 17, Page 78: Make an
effort through zoning, cooperation with other governmental entities, and
acquisition to preserve the rural and open character of the City.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 15, Page 78: Allow no
further development involving any human occupancy within the active landslide
area.
Urban Environment Element — Sensory Environment Goal 8, Page 176: Palos
Verdes peninsula is graced with views and vistas of the surrounding Los Angeles
basin and coastal region. Because of its unique geographic form and coastal
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resources, these views and vistas are a significant resource to residents and to
many visitors, as they provide a rare means of experiencing the beauty of the
peninsula and the Los Angeles region. It is the responsibility of the City to preserve
these views and vistas for the public benefit and, where appropriate, the City
should strive to enhance and restore these resources, the visual character of the
City, and provide and maintain access for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.
Urban Environment Element Goal, page preceding Pape 101: It shall be a goal of
the City to ensure adequate public utilities and communications services to all
residents, while maintaining the quality of the environment.
Urban Environment Element —Infrastructure Policy No. 8, Page 138: Require
adequate landscaping or buffering techniques for all new and existing facilities and
networks, in order to reduce the visual impact of many infrastructure facilities and
networks.
Urban Environment Element Goal, page preceding Page 57: It is the goal of the
City to carefully control and direct future growth towards making a positive
contribution to all elements of the community. Growth in Rancho Palos Verdes
should be a cautious, evolutionary process that follows a well -conceived set of
general guidelines which respond to both holding capacity limitations for the region
and environmental factors on the peninsula.
Urban Environment Element — Commercial Activity Policy No. 1, Page 85: Place
commercial activities under the same building orientation controls as residential
activities in regard to topographic and climatic design factors.
Urban Environment Element— Commercial Activity Policy No. 2, Page 85: Require
the commercial activity where a commercial area would be nonconforming with
adjoining activities, to provide the necessary mitigating measures, including
landscaping, etc.
Urban Environment Element — Commercial Activity Policy No. 3, Page 85: Make
special efforts to ensure safe conditions on ingress and egress routes to
commercial areas for both pedestrians and vehicles.
Urban Environment Element— Commercial Activity Policy No. 4, Page 85: Require
that scenic view disruption by commercial activities be taken into account not only
in the physical design of structures and signs, but also in night lighting of exterior
grounds
Urban Environment Element— Commercial Activity Policy No. 5, Page 85: Require
commercial sites to limit the exposure of parking and exterior service areas from
the view of adjoining sites and circulation routes.
Urban Environment Element — Commercial Activity Policy No. 7, Page 85: Require
adequate provisions be incorporated into commercial site design to reduce
negative impacts on adjoining residential areas.
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Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 7, Page 175: Implement
reasonable house numbering and consistent street naming systems.
Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 8, Page 175: Coordinate with the
Fire Department to determine the feasibility of providing emergency access to the
end points of long cul-de-sacs (in excess of 700 ft.).
CIRCULATION/TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element— Goal A, Page 56: It is the goal of the City to carefully
control and direct future growth towards making a positive contribution to all
elements of the community. Growth in Rancho Palos Verdes should be a cautious,
evolutionary process that follows a well -conceived set of general guidelines which
respond to both holding capacity limitations for the region and environmental
factors on the peninsula.
Socio -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 2, Page 55: Act to enhance
mobility within the neighborhood, mobility within the City, and on the Peninsula as
a whole.
Urban Environment Element —Transportation Systems Policy No. 4, Page
137: Encourage, together with other [entities], to improve public transportation on
the Peninsula and to provide access to other destinations in the region.
Urban Environment Element —Transportation Systems Policy No. 5, Page
137: Explore the establishment of an independent bus system or contact for
service with an independent municipal transportation agency.
Urban Environment Element —Transportation Systems Policy No. 12, Page 137:
Make use, where appropriate, of existing rights-of-way and easements.
Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page 101: It
shall be a goal of the City to ensure adequate public utilities and communications
services to all residents, while maintaining the quality of the environment.
Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal 8, precedinq page 101: It shall
be a goal of the City to provide residents with a safe and efficient system of roads,
trails and paths.
Urban Environment Element Goal C, page precedinq Page 101: It shall be the goal
of the City to encourage the increased mobility of residents through the
development of an adequate transportation system.
Urban Environment Element— Infrastructure Disposal/Recovery System Policy No.
6, Page 112: Encourage the investigation of methods to reduce pollution impacts
generated by development runoff.
Urban Environment Element - Sensory Environment, Noise Policy No. 6, Page
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187: Control traffic flows of heavy construction vehicles in route to or from
construction sites to minimize noise.
Urban Environment Element — Recreation Activity Policy No. 1, Page 99: Provide
access to all public recreational land.
Urban Environment Element — Recreation Activity Policy No. 2, Page 99: Provide
access to all public recreational land.
Urban Environment Element — Recreation Activitv Policv No. 3. P
99: Encourage local, public, non-profit recreation and cultural activities, which
provide outlets for citizens on a non-discriminatory basis.
Urban Environment Element — Recreation Activitv Policv No. 4. Paae 99: Establish
ordinances to require builders and developers to provide lands and/or funds for
acquisition and development of land for recreational use. These lands and/or funds
shall be based on a standard of providing 4 acres of local parkland per 1000
population.
Urban Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 6, Page
137: Design path and trail networks to reflect both a local and regional demand,
while maintaining the unique character of the Peninsula.
Urban Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 10, Page
137: Require that all new developments establish walkway, bikeway and
equestrian systems where appropriate.
Urban Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 13, Page
137: Provide safety measures on paths and trails, particularly on bluffs and
ridgelines, and include such measures as key design factors.
Urban Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 16, Page
137: Insure public access to the Rancho Palos Verdes shoreline
Urban Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 23, Page
137: Design and construct trails in accordance with U.S. Forest Service
standards, wherever possible.
Urban Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 24, Page
137: Construct trails to have a minimal impact on the environment.
Urban Environment Element — Transportation Systems Policy No. 25, Page
137: Align trails to provide maximum access to scenic resources.
Urban Environment Element — Safety Goal C, page preceding Page 139: It shall
be a goal of the City to develop and enforce health and sanitation, emergency
communications, and disaster preparedness programs to ensure the overall
health and safety of all residents.
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Urban Environment Element — Sensory Environment, Goal B, Page 192: Palos
verdes peninsula is graced with views and vistas of the surrounding Los
Angeles basin and coastal region. Because of its unique geographic form and
coastal resources, these views and vistas are a significant resource to residents
and to many visitors, as they provide a rare means of experiencing the beauty of
the peninsula and the Los Angeles region. It is the responsibility of the City to
preserve these views and vistas fro the public benefit and, where appropriate,
the City should strive to enhance and restore these resources, the visual
character of the City, and provide and maintain access for the benefit and
enjoyment of the public.
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, AND
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Natural Environment Element Policy No. 41 Page 44: Consider in more detail
natural environment factors in subsequent factors in subsequent specific area
studies as an integral part of these studies.
Natural Environment Element Policy No. 7, Page 44: Encourage study of and
funding to preserve unusual flora and fauna.
Natural Environment Element Policy No. 8, Page 44: Encourage establishment of
the rocky inter -tidal areas as a marine reserve and strict enforcement be applied
to all regulations concerning marine resources.
Natural Environment Element Policy No. 14, Page 45: Maintain the existing natural
vegetation of the City in its natural state to the maximum extent possible in all
existing and proposed developments, to the extent commensurate with good fire
protection policies and encourage the re-establishment of appropriate native
plants.
Natural Environment Element —Goal A: It is the goal of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes to conserve, protect, and enhance its natural resources, beauty, and open
space for the benefit and enjoyment of its residents and the residents of the entire
region. Future development shall recognize the sensitivity of the natural
environment and be accomplished in such a manner as to maximize the protection
of it.
Social -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 1, Page 55: Encourage the
development and expansion of meaningful geographic groupings and sub
community committees to act as a vehicle for improved communications with
citizens, the City staff, and the City Council. Individuals should be encouraged to
become involved in the community through interaction, communication and
participation.
Social -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 5, Page 55: Encourage the
use of town meetings and forums within neighborhoods and citywide to address a
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variety of issues and subjects of community interest. Facilities for such events
should be provided where possible, and annual citywide events should be
encouraged.
Social -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 8, Page 55: Develop
recreational programs that will address the recreational needs of all citizens, both
individually and in groups.
Socio -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 11, Page 55: Develop, in
partnership with other agencies and organizations, procedures for the better
coordination of human services delivery. Specifically, the City should assume
responsibility for acting as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information on the
current state of human services.
Social -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 12, Page 55: Place special
emphasis on the cultural, educational, and recreational needs of individuals,
families, and the community and encourage the expansion of existing programs in
these areas.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 10, Page 78: Require
all developments that propose open space to be held in private ownership to
provide legal guarantees to protect these areas from further development.
Urban Environment Element— Recreational Activity Policy No. 1, Page 99:
Provide access to all public recreational land.
Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 2, Page
99: Continue to sponsor recreation programs within the City considering the
diversity of needs.
Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 3, Page
99: Encourage local, public, non-profit recreation and cultural activities, which
provide outlets for citizens on a non-discriminatory basis.
Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 8, Page
99: Encourage local citizens groups to participate in the planning, development,
and maintenance of recreation facilities to the extent possible.
Urban Environment Element - Recreational Activity Policy No. 11, Page 99:
Encourage public use of institutional recreation facilities, where possible.
Urban Environment Element —Transportation Systems Policy No. 6, Page
137: Design path and trail networks to reflect both a local and regional demand,
while maintaining the unique character of the Peninsula.
Urban Environment Element —Transportation Systems Policy No. 7, Page 137:
Require all path and trail networks to be in separate rights-of-way.
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Urban Environment Element— Infrastructure —Transportation Systems Policy No.
8, Page 137: Coordinate and cooperate with adjacent cities, the County and other
appropriate agencies and organizations in the development of path and trail
networks is encouraged.
Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page 101: It
shall be a goal of the City to ensure adequate public utilities and communications
services to all residents, while maintaining the quality of the environment.
Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal 8, preceding page 101: It shall
be a goal of the City to provide residents with a safe and efficient system of roads,
trails and paths.
Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure — Disposal/Recovery System Policy
No. 1, Page 112: Take an active interest in waste management and recycling
programs and offer assistance to groups attempting to offer solutions to the
problems of waste.
Urban Environment Element — Activity Areas Goal A: It is the goal of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes to preserve and enhance the community's quality living
environment; to enhance the visual character and physical quality of existing
neighborhoods; and to encourage the development of housing in a manner which
adequately serves the needs of all present and future residents of the community.
Urban Environment Element — ActivitV Areas Goal D: The City shall endeavor to
provide, develop, and maintain recreational facilities and programs of various types
to provide a variety of activities for persons of all age groups and in all areas of the
community.
Urban Environment Element— Housing Activity Policy No. 12, Page 78: Encourage
energy conservation in housing design.
Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activitv Policv No. 4: Establish
ordinances to require building and developers to provide lands and/or funds for
acquisition and development of land for recreational use. These lands and/or funds
shall be based on a standard of providing 4 acres of local parkland per 1000
population.
SAFETY/SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 1, Page 175: Promote the
education and awareness pertaining to all hazards which affect residents.
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 2, Page 175: Adopt and enforce
building codes, ordinances, and regulations which contain design and
construction standards based upon specified levels of risk and hazard.
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 3, Page 175: Encourage
cooperation among adiacent communities to ensure back-up law enforcement
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assistance in emergency situations.
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 6, Page 175: Develop stringent
site design and maintenance criteria for areas of high fire hazard potential.
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 10, Page 175: Ensure that local,
County, State, and Federal health, safety, and sanitation laws are enforced.
Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 13, Page 175: Encourage the
availability of paramedic rescue service.
Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 14, Page 175: Be prepared to
implement contingency plans to cope with a major disaster.
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 16, Page 175: Regulate the
activities, types, kinds, and numbers of animals and balance the interest of
animal owners and persons whose welfare is affected.
Urban Environment Element Goal, page preceding Page 101: It shall be the goal
of the City to provide residents with a safe and efficient system of roads, trails
and paths.
Natural Environment Element, Policy No. 14, Page 44: Maintain the existing
natural vegetation of the City in its natural state to the maximum extent possible
in all existing and proposed developments, to the extent commensurate with good
fire protection policies and encourage the re-establishment of appropriate native
plants.
NOISE ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 1, Page 187: Mitigate
impacts generated by steady state noise intrusion (e.g., land strip landscaping, site
design).
Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 2, Page 187: Develop an
ordinance to control noise.
Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 3, Page 187: Regulate
land use so that there is a minimal degree of noise impact on adjacent land uses.
Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 6, Page 187: Control
traffic flows of heavy construction vehicles in route to or from construction sites to
minimize noise.
Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 9, Page 187: Coordinate
with all public agencies, especially our adjoining neighbors, who might wish to
enter into a joint effort to study and/or control noise emissions.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element Goal, page preceding Page 57: It shall be the goal of
the City to encourage the development of housing in a manner which adequately
serves the needs of all present and future residents of the community.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 6, Page 78: Cooperate
with County, State, and Federal agencies, monitoring all housing programs
offered, and studying their desirability of implementation in the City.
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 8, Page 78: Initiate
strong code enforcement programs so that scattered housing problems are solved
rapidly to prevent even small -area deterioration.
Urban Environment Element- Activity Areas- Housing Activity, Policy No -5, Page
78: Support and assist in enforcement of "open housing" regulations to prohibit
discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.
Urban Environment Element — Activity Areas Goal A: It is the goal of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes to preserve and enhance the community's quality living
environment; to enhance the visual character and physical quality of existing
neighborhoods; and to encourage the development of housing in a manner which
adequately serves the needs of all present and future residents of the community.
SPECIFIC PLANS
Policy No. 1, Page U-28: Encourage future residential development to provide
recreational facilities to meet the needs of their residents.
Policy No. 2, Page U-28: Encourage new developments adjoining public trails to
design internal trails to link with the public trails.
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2016 Annual Deport January 1, 2016 — December 31, 2016) Prepared by:
Octavio Silva, Associate Planner
Community Develoment Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Submittedfor.-
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
And
Department of Housing and Community Development
State of California
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