RPVCCA_CC_SR_2015_03_17_G_2014_Annual_Report_RPV_General_PlanMEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JOEL ROJAS, COMMU Y D ELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
DATE: MARCH 17, 2015
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
Project Manager:
2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN
RECOMMENDATION
DOUG WILLMORE, CITYM AGER
Leza Mikhail, Associate Planner
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Direct Staff to forward the City's Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the Rancho
Palos Verdes General Plan in calendar year 2014 to the State Governor's Office of Planning and
Research and to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
BACKGROUND
The City's General Plan is a document created by local citizens that sets forth goals and policies
geared toward achieving the needs and best interests of people within 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 limits and beyond, while ensuring
that the health, safety and overall welfare of the general public will continue to be preserved.
Many of the goals and policies stated within the City's General Plan are implemented in
conjunction with the City's Municipal Code. To assess the progress of implementing the
General Plan, Section 65400(a)(2) of the California State Government Code, requires that each
city "provide an annual report to the legislative body on the status of the [general] plan and
progress in its implementation."
Government Code Section 65400 requires an annual report for each calendar year. The
General Plan Implementation Report attached to this Staff Report, covers the 2014 calendar
year.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Section 65400 of the State Government Code, Staff has prepared an analysis for
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the City's Annual Report regarding the status of the General Plan. The attached Annual Report
delineates the seven State mandated elements of the General Plan. The report also lists recent
developments, progress and actions implemented by the City between January 1, 2014 and
December 31, 2014. Each achievement, or action, is followed by a reference to the appropriate
goal and/or policy that is applied by the action. The full text of each policy and goal that is
implemented by the action is also included at the end of the Annual Report. Staff believes that
the goals and policies of the City's General Plan continue to be implemented by actions taken by
the City while balancing community needs, property rights, and the health, safety and welfare of
the general public.
The attached Annual Report was presented to the Planning Commission on March 10, 2015.
The Planning Commission made a very minor change to the second item under the Land Use
Element and approved the Annual Report on a 7-0 vote. The Annual Report is now being
presented to the City Council for its consideration. Upon approval by the Council, the Annual
Report will be subsequently forwarded to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and
the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to implementing the Goals and Policies set forth in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
General Plan, the items described in the attached 2014 General Plan Annual Implementation
Report also support the following 2014 City Council Goals and Priorities:
City Council 2014 Goals and Priorities Supported
Public Safety and Traffic Issues
* Focus on Traffic Enforcement
Parks and Recreation Programs
* Increase Sheriffs Presence on South and
* Shared Use of PVPUSD & City Facilities
West Sides of the City
* Trail System Enhancement
* Palos Verdes Drive East Safety
Infrastructure
* San Ramon Canyon Stabilization
Citizen Involvement
" Infrastructure Funding
* Western Avenue Commercial Corridor
Increase Citizen Involvement in
* Citywide Sewer Maintenance
Infrastructure Goal -Setting &Planning
* Citywide Storm Drain Maintenance
*Evaluate City Recreation Programs
• Cell Sites in Public Right -of -Way
* Citywide Street Maintenance
ALTERNATIVE
In addition to Staff's recommendation, the following alternative is available for the City Council's
consideration:
1) Direct Staff to modify the Annual Report, and include additional information as directed by
the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact in relation to approving the 2014 Annual Report and transmitting it to
the State.
ATTACHMENT
2014 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan.
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2014 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 2015
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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, 2014 and December 31,
2014, 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 22 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
36 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 2015.
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, 2014 and December 31, 2014 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.
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a.aoPrEi� AMENpMEN'T5
TfJ THE GENERAL i�L,AN ,
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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ZON2003 Several properties within the San
-00250 Ramon Canyon area.
General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change to move OH boundary line and
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
-00149
ZON2007 28220 Highridge Road
-00072
City Council adopted Housing Element 6-17-08
Update
General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change for a 0.010 -acre portion of a
28 -unit condominium project (to be
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
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, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014 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, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
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 22 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 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)
The City applied for and was awarded a matching grant from the State of
California, Department of Parks and Recreations, Land and Water
Conservation Fund to improve approximately 1 -acre of the Abalone Cove
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Shoreline Park in December 2011. A design consultant was selected in
December 2012, and construction of the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park and
Parking Lot and Restroom Improvements were completed in 2014. (Urban
Environment Element — Activity Areas Goal A, Page 56)
=> After completing the Western Avenue Vision Plan, the City began
development of Western Avenue Design Guidelines in partnership with the
City of Los Angeles, pursuant to a grant award from the Southern California
Association of Governments' Compass Blueprint Demonstrations Project
(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 City applied for Proposition 1E storm water flood management grant in
the amount of $9,464,727 and was notified that the San Ramon Canyon
Stormwater Flood Reduction Project was selected for a grant award by the
Department of Water Resources for funding. Construction began on this
project in April 2013 and was completed in 2014 (Urban Environment
Element, Goal A, Page 56).
=> The City Council approved the formation of a seven -member Infrastructure
Management Advisory Committee. 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. The first meeting was held in December 2014 (Urban Environment
Element, Infrastructure, Goals A and B, Page 101.
=> Abalone Cove Sewer System Cleaning and Video Inspection Project was
completed in the summer of 2014 (Urban Environment Element,
Infrastructure, Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 6, Page 112; and Safety,
Goal C, Page 139).
z* Storm Drain Video Inspection and Cleaning Services Project started in the
spring of 2014 and will continue through June 2017 (Urban Environment
Element, Infrastructure, Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 6, Page 112;
and Safety, Goal C, Page 139).
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Five Sewer Upsizing Project was completed in 2014. Analysis of the existing
system reveled capacity issues at these locations did not require upsizing the
pipe (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).
Continued development of the Master Plan of Drainage, which will identify
storm drain capacity deficiencies and propose budget estimates and a
prioritization scheme for improvements (Urban Environment Element,
Infrastructure, Goal A, Page 101.
=> The Storm Drain Improvements Palos Verdes Drive South 200 -ft E. of
Terranea Way were completed. (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)
=> Continued allocation of Proposition -A funds for bus stop shelter maintenance
and improvements, and the PV 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)
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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. (Urban Environment Element — 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.)
Completed construction of the Palos Verdes Drive South project in
accordance with the recommendations of the Pavement Management
Program. (Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure Goal B, page
preceding Page 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 design and has initiated construction of the Palos Verdes Drive
East 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)
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Implemented 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)
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. Submitted Draft program to the Regional Board for approval
(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. Submitted Work Plan to Regional Board for approval (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)
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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)
=> 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 2014 Annual SEED Awards recognizing South Bay businesses,
individuals and organizations for their environmental leaderships and
sustainability. The Mayor presented an award to one local organization, the
Palos Verdes Library District (Urban Environment Element — Infrastructure
Goal A, Page 101; and Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1, Page 112).
=> Promoted used oil recycling by placing an advertisement in the Annual
Concours d'Elegance held in the City (Urban Environment Element —
Infrastructure Goal A, Page 101; and Disposal/Recovery System Policy No. 1,
Page 112).
=t> 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).
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=> 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 4t" and 6t" 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)
Began an update of the City's Parks Master Plan including public outreach
effort (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)
z* Instituted 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 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
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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 will be presented to the
public in 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
throughout the City. (Social -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy No. 12,
Page 55; and Urban Environment Element — Recreational Activity Policy No.
2, Page 99)
=> 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; Shakespeare by the Sea performance; 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; Paddle Tennis by the Sea
Tournament; Junior Ranger Program; Pet adoptions; Movie in the Park; Palos
Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Summer Writing by the Sea
Program; Local Authors Book Signing Event; Night at the Museum Sleepover;
and Breakfast with Santa. (Social -Cultural Element — Social Services Policy
Nos. 8 & 12, Page 55)
=> 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)
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Planning efforts continued for the conceptual designs of Lower Hesse and
Grandview parks which would improve park access and recreational
opportunities. Improvement of the two parks is anticipated to reduce the
recreational pressure on the City's preserve by enhancing the aesthetic
appearance and recreational amenities. (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)
=> Construction of the Salvation Army trail was completed in 2014 (Urban
Environment Element — Infrastructure — Transportation Systems Policy No. 6,
Page 137).
=> Prepared conceptual design and initiated the first of three community
outreach meetings 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. 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)
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 (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 June and October 2014
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).
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In February 2014, the City acquired approximately 58 acres of privately
owned open space in the Malaga Canyon area of the City. The acquisition
was funded with $1.1 million of federal and state grants. The purpose of the
acquisition was to preserve the open space in perpetuity so as to protect
habitat while allowing for passive recreational access to the public (Natural
Environment Element -Goal A).
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)
=> 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).
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=> 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)
7::> Completed the City's All Hazards Multi -Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan update
project. (Urban Environment Element - Safety Policy No. 1, 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)
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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)
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.
Continued the implementation of the Municipal Code regulating hours of
construction and operation of mechanical equipment and modified the hours
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of construction to reduce impacts of construction to neighboring properites
(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 College). (Urban Environment Element — Noise Aspects Policy
No. 1, Page 187).
z--> 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 (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)
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-za> 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).
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, 2014 and December 31, 2014:
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) and the Ocean Front Estates (Sub -region one) development projects.
(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 will consider the amendment in 2015. 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.
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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 was
awarded a CB Grant for Phase 2, no proposals for development were
submitted to the City between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT 2
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.
z::> While the City developed Phase 1 Western Avenue Vision Plan and was
awarded a CB Grant for Phase 2, no proposals for development were
submitted to the City between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
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 was
awarded a CB Grant for Phase 2, no proposals for development were
submitted to the City between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014,
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, 2014 AND
DECEMBER 31, 2014
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.
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LAND USE ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element— Housinq 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.
Urban Environment Element — Housinq 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 — Housinp 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 — Housinq Activity Policy No 13, Page 78: Require
proposals for development of areas which impact corridor related views to
analyzed 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 ctivity Policy No. 15, Page 78: Enforce
height controls to further lessen the possibility for view obstructions.
Urban Environment Element — Safety Policy No. 7, Page175: 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.).
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.
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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 — 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.
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 — Noise Aspect Policy No. 6, Page 187: Control
traffic flows of heavy construction vehicles en route to or from construction sites
to minimize noise.
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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 Goal C, page preceding Pape 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
reidents.
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 Policy No. 15, Page 45: Require a master
landscape plan for any proposed development showing the
retention/enhancement of natural vegetation proposed, new complementing
vegetation, and all efforts involving retention/enhancement/protection of
hydrologic factors, vegetation and wildlife factors.
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Natural Environment Element —Goal A: It is the
Verdes to conserve, protect, and enhance it
open space for the benefit and enjoyment of its
entire region. Future development shall recog
environment and be accomplished in such
protection of it.
goal of the City of Rancho Palos
natural resources, beauty, and
residents and the residents of the
size the sensitivity of the natural
a manner as to maximize the
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 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 7 : 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.
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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. 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 — Recreational Activity Policy No. 8, Pape 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, Pape 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.
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, Pape 137: Further investigate possible funding sources for acquisition,
development and maintenance of paths and trails.
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 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 Goal B, 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 — 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 solutios 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
types to provide a variety of activities for persons of all age groups and in all
areas of the community.
SAFETY/SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT
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.
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.
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Urban Environment Element —Safety Policy No. 9, Page 175: Ensure that
services are provided to deal adequately with health and sanitation problems.
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. 12, Page 175: Promote
development and maintenance of liaison with various levels of health, safety, and
sanitation agencies.
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.
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.
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
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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 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, Pape U-28: Encourage new developments adjoining public trails to
design internal trails to link with the public trails.
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