CC SR 20160315 G - Annual General Plan UpdateRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: 03/15/2016
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
Consideration and possible action to forward the 2015 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 2015 calendar year to the
State Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and to the Department of
Housing and Community Development.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Leza Mikhail, Senior Planner I°�-
REVIEWED BY: Terry Rodrigue, Interim Community Development Director /3-
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager'
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. 2015 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 of Rancho Palos Verdes 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 progress in implementing the general
plan, Section 65400(b)(1) of the California State Government Code, requires that by
April 1 st each city "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 the City's
Annual Report on the implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan. The
Annual Report (Attachment A) 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, 2015 and December 31, 2015 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.
The attached Annual Report was presented to the Planning Commission on March 8,
2016. The Planning Commission approved the Annual Report for presentation to the
City Council. Upon approval by the Council, the Annual Report will be forwarded to the
State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD).
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff's recommendation, the following alternative action is available for the
City Council's consideration:
Identify additional information to be included in the Annual Report prior to
forwarding the report to the required State agencies for review and filing.
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2015 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 2016
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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, 2015 and December 31,
2015, 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.
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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. City Staff has obtained consultant assistance with the update and has
begun bringing updated elements to the Planning Commission for review since January
2010, and anticipates the completion of a comprehensive General Plan Update in 2016.
A majority of the General Plan is implemented through the City's Development Code,
which was recently revised, 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
single-family 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 HCD for
review. In April 2014, the City received certification of the new Housing Element from
HCD, 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, 2015 and December 31, 2015 are
consistent with the goals and policies contained within the City's General Plan. The City
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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.
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 OH boundary line and
-00250
Ramon Canyon area.
change the land use designation on
12-6-05
several properties from OH to RS 2- 4
DU/Acre
General Plan Amendment and Zone
ZON2007
3324 Seaclaire Drive
Change to move OH boundary line and
11-10-07
-00134
change the land use designation from
OH toRS3
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
Wo
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 R24 and
RS -4, respectively.
General Plan Amendment and Zone
ZON2014
Change to relocate the OH boundary
-00143
10 Chaparral Lane
line and change the land use
8-4-15
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, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2015 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, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
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 25 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 development policies.
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 miscellaneous minor revisions to the Trump National Golf project
consisting of 59 single-family residences, an 18 -hole golf course and driving
range. (Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy Nos. 2, 13 and
15, Page 78)
Approved site improvements to Terranea Resort and Spa including the
construction of a new upper pool and maintenance yard (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 101; and Urban Environment Element —Infrastructure Policy No. 8,
Page 138)
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Initiated a conversation with the industry and the public to regulate and
process Wireless Telecommunication Facilities throughout the City. This will
produce better communications services, while preserving the quality of
individual neighborhoods. (Urban Environment Element — Sensory
Environment Goal B, Page 192)
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 (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 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'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 stormwater 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 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
initiated in October 2015 and will be completed by June 2016. (Urban
Environment Element, Infrastructure, Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 6,
Page 112; and Safety, Goal C, Page 139).
Abalone Cove Sewer System Manhole Inspections Project was completed in
the summer of 2015 (Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure,
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Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 6, Page 112; and Safety, Goal C, Page
139).
Adopted the Abalone Cove Sewer System Management Plan (Urban
Environment Element— Infrastructure Goal A, Page 101, and Safety Goal B).
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 improvements of about $17.6M (Urban Environment
Element, Infrastructure, Goal A, Page 101)
Grayslake storm drain failures created small sink holes in March 2015 and
December 2015. A project is underway to replace portions of this pipe and
restore the drain system. (Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure, Goal
A, Page 101)
Design of the 2015 Storm Drain Point Repair project, covering storm drain
improvements at seven locations will be completed in Spring 2016 and
advertised for construction before the end of the fiscal year. 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 101)
Design for the Palos Verdes Drive South East End of Landslide started in
2014. The project consists of repositioning the east end of the landslide road
along PVDS back into the right-of-way (Urban Environment Element,
Infrastructure, Transportation Systems, Policy No. 12, Page 137).
The Storm Drain Improvements on Grayslake Road began, a storm drain
point repair project began 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)
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 101).
The City led a multi -city Proposition 84 grant application seeking funding to
install catch basin screens to comply with requirements of the MS4 Permit. If
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awarded, the city will install about 820 catch basin screens into the Santa
Monica Bay watershed and meet compliance deadlines ahead of schedule.
(Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure, Goal A, Page 101).
ADA Access and Sidewalk Improvement on Palos Verdes Drive West began
and the ADA access ramps and sidewalk improvement project for Mira
Catalina was completed, ADA Transition Plan Phase 1-A was completed.
(Urban Environment Element, Infrastructure, Goal A, Page 101)
Submitted Draft Enhanced Watershed Management Project plans to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. (Urban Environment Element
— Infrastructure, Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 6, Page 112)
Adopted Low Impact Development Ordinance and Green Streets Policy.
(Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 2, Page 78, and
Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Element, Disposal/Recovery
System Policy No. 6, Page 112)
Continued allocation of Proposition -A funds and AQMD funds for bus stop
shelter maintenance and improvements, and the 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, 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 Page 101)
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
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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 proceeding 101.)
Continued design of the Hawthorne Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project to improve traffic circulation and flow. (Urban Environment Element —
Infrastructure Goal C, page preceding Page 101)
Completed construction of the Palos Verdes Drive East Roadway
Rehabilitation project in accordance with the recommendations of the
Pavement Management Program (Urban Environment Element —
Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding Page 101)
Completed design of the Hawthorne Blvd Pedestrian Linkage Project to
improve pedestrian circulation and transit access. (Urban Environment
Element — Infrastructure Goal B, page preceding Page 101)
Continued Implementation of the mitigation measures of the MND/FONSI and
Coastal Permit for the San Ramon Canyon storm drain system project.
(Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, page preceding Page
101)
Approved repairs to the coastal trail at Terranea that was damaged in 2014
due to high surf at Terranea (Urban Environment Element — Recreation
Activity Policies 1 — 4, Page 99, & Transportation Systems Policies 5-6, 10,
13, 16, 23-25, Page 137)
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Approved the 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)
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 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, page 44)
Continued implementation of 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 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 EWMP 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
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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, Page 112)
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.
1, Page 112)
Created a 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 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 2015 Annual SEED Awards recognizing South Bay businesses,
individuals and organizations for their environmental leaderships and
sustainability. The Mayor and Mayor pro tem presented an award to two local
organization, the Palos Verdes Library District and the South Bay
Environmental Services center (SBESC) (Urban Environment Element -
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Infrastructure Goal A, Page 101; and Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1,
Page 112).
Promoted used oil recycling by placing several advertisements in the PV
News, an advertisement in the monthly Peninsula People, and one in the
Annual Concours d'Elegance event magazine which was held in the City
(Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal A, 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, Page 45)
Staff and the 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. Worked with
representatives from Trump National to create additional rental opportunities
at the Park (Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No. 1
and 4, Page 99; Urban Environment Element —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 41" and 61" 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 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)
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Completed an update of the City's Parks Master Plan following extensive
public outreach and civic involvement. Approved by the City Council on
October 6, 2015. Elements of the Coast Vision Plan 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 Council -adopted Vision Plan, a coordinated
master plan consisting of program, design and linkage concepts for land
located within the coastal region of the City that began in June 2006. In 2013,
the City formed a focus group of community stakeholders to develop a base
plan for Lower Point Vicente that would be presented to the public. A base
plan for Lower Point Vicente was prepared and conceptually accepted by the
National Park Service and State Parks as it relates to property deed
restrictions at Lower Point Vicente. The base plan was presented to the public
and approved by the City Council on July 7, 2015. (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, Page 45)
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 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
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throughout the City. (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 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; 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)
Continued administering an agreement with the Mountains Recreation &
Conservation Authority (MRCA) for purposes of assisting in the monitoring
and management of the City's Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and interpretive
programming. (Urban Environment Element — Activity Areas Goal D, Page
56)
Began a master plan signage plan process for the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve in conjunction with the PVPLC, to include monument, interpretive,
and regulatory signage to be implemented in 2016. (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 and added
roaming park presence at unstaffed parks to provide higher 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)
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Doubling of professional enforcement in Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
approved by City Council on December 15, 2015. Increase will go into effect
in 2016. (Natural Environment Element -Goal A, and Urban Environment
Element - Activity Areas Goal D, Page 56)
Created and distributed "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)
Created and distributed 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)
Planning efforts continued for the conceptual designs of Lower Hesse Park
which would improve park access and recreational opportunities.
(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)
Continued to implement the Management Agreement with the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy to re -vegetate, operate and maintain the City's
PV 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
Policy No. 8, Page 99)
Completed design and awarded construction contract for the Sunnyside
Ridge Trail project to construct a trail within an existing City trail easement
between Sunnyside Ridge Road and Palos Verdes Drive East. Construction
is set to begin in Spring/Summer 2016. This trail segment will provide a long
sought-after connection within the City's equestrian and pedestrian trail
network. (Urban Environment Element - Infrastructure - Transportation
Systems Policy Nos. 8, 11, and 13)
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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 are
anticipated to be completed in 2016 (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 April and October 2015 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.
Allocated General Fund revenues to public safety and road improvements,
maintenance, and construction programs. (Urban Environment Element 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)
Renewed agreements with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's and Fire
Departments for law enforcement, fire protection and paramedic services and
added an additional Deputy to patrol the City. (Urban Environment Element -
Safety Policy Nos. 3-5, 11, and 13, Page 175)
Used CDBG funding to design and install safe and ADA compliant walkways
in the City for residents. (Urban Environment Element - Infrastructure Goal B)
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Approved an additional Surveillance and Apprehension Team (SAT)
Detective, jointly funded by Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rancho
Palos Verdes. (Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No. 3, Page 175)
Approved first phase of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras as
part of a larger regional programs between the four cities on the Peninsula.
(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)
Prepared an Informational Video and handouts providing information and
actions residents may take regarding the City's coyote population, which were
provided on the City's website. Also entered into a contract with the County to
assist the City with coyote control issues. (Safety Policy Nos. 1 and 16, Page
175).
Conducted SEMS/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,
Page 175)
Activated Emergency Operations Center for City special events -4t" of July
and during City Hall Holiday shut down. (Urban Environment Element - Safety
Policy No. 14. Page 175)
Completed the City's All Hazards Multi -Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan update
project. (Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 1, Page 175)
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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)
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)
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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)
Initiated a joint effort with neighboring Peninsula Cities to develop a security
system using Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras at the major
entrances to the peninsula. This is to ensure safety measures within the
communities and track vehicles coming in and out of the area. (Urban
Environment Element — Safety Goal B, 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.
Continued the implementation of the Municipal Code regulating hours of
construction and operation of mechanical equipment and modified the hours
of construction to reduce impacts of construction to neighboring properties
(Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 1, Page 187).
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 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).
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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 (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)
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 5)
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
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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, 2015 and December 31, 2015:
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)
The City Council initiated (July 29, 2014) and approved (November 4, 2014) an
amendment to the Local Coastal Plan (LCP) to allow flag poles exceeding 16' in
height up to 70' in height within the Coastal Zone, subject to certain parameters.
The California Coastal Commission approved the LCP amendment at its January
28. 2015 meeting. This item did not implement any existing policies, but instead
created a development standard for flag poles in the Coastal Zone.
On September 16, 2014, the City Council adopted City Council Policy No. 49,
identifying a viewing station to assess visual impacts of a proposed project
located outside of a visual corridor of the Local Coastal 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
Phase 2 Western Avenue Corridor Street Enhancement Strategy, no
proposals for development were submitted to the City between January 1,
2015 and December 31, 2015.
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT 2
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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,
2015 and December 31, 2015.
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT 3
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,
2015 and December 31, 2015.
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, 2015 AND
DECEMBER 31, 2015
Below is a summary list of the General Plan Policies and Goals, and relevant Specific
Plan Policies that were implemented between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014,
as specified in the actions of the 2014 Annual Report.
LAND USE ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element — Housing Activity Policy No. 1, Page 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 — Housinq 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.
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Urban Environment Element — Sensory Environment Goal 8, Pape 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.
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 Pape 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 — Activity Areas Goal A, Page 56: 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 Goal, page preceding Page 101: To ensure
adequate public utilities and communication services to all residents, while
maintaining the quality of the environment.
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.
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Urban Environment Element — Commercial Activity Policy No. 4, Pape 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.
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.-
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01.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.
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Urban Environment Element Goal C, page preceding 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 — Safety Goal A, 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.
Urban Environment Element — Safety Goal C, 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.
Urban Environment Element - Sensory Environment, Noise Policy No. 6, Page
187: Control traffic flows of heavy construction vehicles en 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 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 — Recreation Activity Policy No. 4, Page 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.
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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.
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, AND
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Natural Environment Element Policy No. 4, 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
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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 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
9: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
9: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.
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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.
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 — Transportation Systems Policy
No. 11, Page 137: Further investigate possible funding sources for acquisition,
development and maintenance of paths and trails.
Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure — 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. 15:
Encourage the establishment of a program designed to educate users and non-
users of path and trail networks in terms of safety and courtesy.
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 — Activity Areas Goal D: The City shall endeavor to
provide, develop, and maintain recreational facilities and programs of various
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types to provide a variety of activities for persons of all age groups and in all
areas of the community.
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 adjacent communities to ensure back-up law enforcement
assistance in emergency situations.
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 4, Page 175: Cooperate with the
fire protection agency and water company to ensure adequate water flow
capabilities throughout all areas of the City.
Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 5, Page 175: Cooperate with the
fire protection agency to determine the feasibility of utilizing the existing
helicopter "pad" at the Nike Site for a water refueling location.
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. 11, Page 175. Ensure that
adequate emergency treatment and transportation facilities are available to all
areas of the city.
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. 15, Page 175. Maintain liaison
with other local, County, State and Federal disaster agencies.
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.
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Urban Environment Element Goal, page precedinq Page 101: It shall be the goal
of the City to provide residents with a safe and efficient system of roads, trails
and paths.
Urban Environment Element - Safety Goal 8, Page 175): It shall be a goal of the
City to provide for the protection of the public through effective law enforcement
and fire protection programs.
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. 5, Page 187: Require
residential uses in the 70 dB(A) location range to provide regulatory screening or
some other noise inhibiting agent to ensure compliance with the noise ordinance.
Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy No. 6, Page 187: Control
traffic flows of heavy construction vehicles en route to or from construction sites
to minimize noise.
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 — Housinq 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 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
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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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2075 Annual Re
ort (january 1, 2015 — December 31, 20 95) Prepared by:
Le.Za Mikbail, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
City of Kancbo Palos Verdes
Submittedfor.-
Governor's Oce of Planning and Kesearcb
And
Department of Housing and Community Development
State of California
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