RPVCCA_CC_SR_2013_03_19_D_2012_Annual_Rpt_General_planCITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
Project Manager:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY~COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOEL ROJAS,DIRECTOR OF C UNITY
DEVELOPMENT
MARCH 19,2013
2012 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN
(Supports 2013 City Council Goals and Priorities as identified
under Additional Information below)
CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER ~
Leza Mikhail,Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION
Direct Staff to forward the City's Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the
Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan in calendar year 2012 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(b)(1)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 2012
calendar year.
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DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Section 65400 of the State Government Code,Staff has prepared an analysis
for the City's Annual Report regarding the status of the General Plan.The attached Annual
Report delineates the seven State mandated elements ofthe General Plan.The report also
lists recent developments,progress and actions implemented by the City between January
1,2012 and December 31,2012.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 12,
2013.The Planning Commission made no changes to the Annual Report and approved the
Annual Report on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Tetreault was absent).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 (aPR)and the Dep~rtment 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 2012 General Plan Annual
Implementation Report also support the following 2013 City Council Goals and Priorities:
Public Safety and Traffic Issues
*Focus on Traffic Enforcement
*PVDE Safety
*Bic de Safet
2.San Ramon Canyon Project
3.Citizen Involvement
4.Public Infrastructure
*Infrastructure Funding
*Citywide Sewer Maintenance
*Citywide Stormdrain Maintenance
*Cell Sites in Public Right-of-Way
*Cit ide Street Maintenance
5.Government Efficiency,Fiscal
Control and Trans arenc
ALTERNATIVE
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District
Western Avenue Corridor Issues
*Western Avenue Corridor
*Western Avenue 1m rovement
Intergovernmental Issues
9.Southern California Edison Issues
City Trail System Enhancement
*Trail System Enhancement
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
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There is no fiscal impact in relation to approving the 2012 Annual Report and transmitting it
to the State.
Attachments:
2012 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan.
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2012 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 2013
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2012 Annual Report on the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to comply with the requirements of Section 65400(b)(1)of
the California State Government Code,which requires that an annual report be
submitted to the legislative body,the Office of Planning and Research,and the
Department of Housing and Community Development. The annual report must provide
information regarding the status of the City's General Plan and the progress on its
implementation,including the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs.
The General Plan is a comprehensive planning document intended to guide
development for the City.
State law requires that each adopted general plan address a minimum of seven issues
(Le.,"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 an updated adopted HOUSING
ELEMENT document,which was adopted by the City Council in 2010 and certified by
the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
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 1,2012 and December 31,
2012,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
34 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.IrfMay,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 2013.
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 38 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 recently 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 May 27,2008 and the City Council approved the
document on June 17,2008.Subsequently,Staff forwarded the document to HCD for
review.In March 2010,the City received certification of the new Housing Element from
HCD.
The actions taken by the City between January 1,2012 and December 31,2012 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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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
2012 Annual Report on the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
No.LOCATION DESCRIPTION DATE
2 Tract 28750 -Peacock Ridge and Change land use designation,from RS 10-4-77HighridgeRoad2-4 DU/Acre to RS 4-6 DU/Acre
3 Coastal Zone Establish regulations for development 12-19-78intheCoastalZone
4 Tract 27832,Lots 1-8 Indian Valley Change non-conforming land use from 9-5-78RoadSingle-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 CityWide Amend Housing Element Policies 9-23-81
Change land use from Agriculture to
10 Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Commercial Recreational &amend 4-20-82CoastalPlantoallowvisitorserving
uses in Coastal Zone
11 Paseo Del Mar at La Rotunda Change land use from Institutional to 9-7-82RS1DU/Acre
12 (Golden Cove)PV Drive West at Change land use from Commercial 8-7-84HawthorneBlvd.Retail to RS 6-12 DU/Acre
13 Ladera Linda Change land use from Institutional to 9-7-8232201ForrestalDriveRS2-4 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 9-13-88toCommercial
18 CityWide Housing Element Update 9-18-90
20 CityWide Amendment to the Housing Element 8-18-92
21 CityWide Amend the General Plan to eliminate 11-3-93non-conforming auto service stations
Amend the General Plan to incorporate
22 CityWide 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 3-4-972-4 DU/Acre to Commercial Office
24 5325 Ironwood and 5303 Bayridge Change land use designation from RS 3-17-982-4 DU/Acre to RS 1 DU/5-Acres
29 CityWide 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,
ZON2007 3324 Seaclaire Drive-00134
ZON2008
-00149 Citywide
ZON2007-00072 28220 Highridge Road
General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change to move OH boundary line and
change the land use designation on
several properties from OH to RS 2-4
DU/Acre
General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change to move OH boundary line and
change the land use designation from
OH to RS 3
City Council adopted Housing Element
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
Estates)to change the land use
designation from I to RM 12-22
DU/Acre
12-6-05
11-10-07
6-17-08
10-21-08
ZON2008
-00074
thru -
00078
32639 Nantasket Drive
(APN 7573-014-013)
General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change:Change Land Use
Designation and Zoning from
Commercial to Residential,(CR to RS-
3)
09-21-10
ZON2008 5555 Crestridge Road-00649
General Plan Amendment to relocate
the OH boundary line and change the
land use designation from OH to
Institutional
03-03-09
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 1,2012 AND DECEMBER 31,2012 TO
IMPLEMENT GENERAL PLAN
Listed below are actions taken by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes towards
implementation of the General Plan between January 1,2012 and December 31.,2012.
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 Club
(formally known as Ocean Trails)project consisting of 59 single-family
residences and an 18-hole golf course.(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 grant from the California Coastal
Conservancy to complete the City's segment of the California Coastal Trail (in
fall 2010).A design consultant was selected in February 2012,construction to
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begin in May 2013 and to be completed by December 31,2013.(Urban
Environment Element,Infrastructure Goal B,Page 100)
=>The City applied for and was awarded a matching grant from the State of
California-The Resource Agency,Department of Parks and Recreations,
Land and Water Conservation Fund to improve the Abalone Cove Shoreline
Park in December 2011.A design consultant was selected in December 2012,
construction is expected to begin in January 2014 (Urban Environment
Element -Activity Areas Goal A)
=>The City working on developing the Western Avenue Strategy and Vision
Plan,pursuant to a grant award from the Southern California Association of
Governments'Compass Blueprint Demonstrations Project (Urban
.Environment Element Goal,page preceding Page 57).
=>Approved corrections to the City's Zoning Map,to be consistent with General
Plan Land Use Map (Urban Environment Element,Goal A,Page 193)
=>Approved revisions to Section 17.90 of the City's Municipal Code,thereby
changing the allowable movement of an open-space hazard boundary line
through the interpretation procedure from 30 feet to 100 feet (Urban
Environment Element,Policy 3,Page 78)
II.CIRCULATION/TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The Circu/ationlTransportation E/ement 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.(Urban Environment Element,
Goal A,Page 4)
=>Completed construction on the Via Canada storm drain inlet improvements to
minimize localized flooding (Urban Environment Element,Goal A,Page 4)
=>Completed construction of the San Ramon Canyon Sewer Relocation Project
at Palos Verdes Drive East to facilitate the San Ramon Canyon Stormwater
Flood Reduction Project (Urban Environment Element,Goal A,Page 4)
=>Continued allocation of Proposition-A funds for bus stop shelter maintenance
and improvements,and the PV TransitlDial-a-Ride programs (Socio-Cultural
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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 Overlay
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 S,page preceding Page
101)
=>Continued implementation of the semi-annual Arterial Overlay program which,
consistent with the Residential Streets Overlay 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 improveme'nts (Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal
S,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 S,page preceding
Page 101)
=>Continued implementation of the annual sidewalk repair program which
maintains and improves sidewalk,curb and gutter that is damaged by city-
owned trees in the public right-of-way.(Urban Environment Element -
Infrastructure Goal S,page preceding Page 101)
=>Allocated Gas Tax funds for street slurry seal,and street sidewalk repair
throughout the City.(Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal,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,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 reviewed 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)
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=>Continued to maintain roadway pavement striping and associated signs
throughout the City (Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal A,
Page 100.)
=>Completed the design and initiated construction of the Palos Verdes Drive
South resurfacing project in accordance with the recommendations of the
Pavement Management Program.(Urban Environment Element -
Infrastructure Goal,page preceding Page 101)
=>Commenced the design of a resurfacing project of all travel lanes along Palos
Verdes Drive South,Palos Verdes Drive East and Miraleste Drive in
accordance with the recommendations of the Pavement Management
Program.(Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal,page preceding
.Page 101)
=>Approved the MND/FONSI and Coastal Permit for the San Ramon Canyon
storm drain system project.(Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure
Goal A)
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...11 (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 107)
=>Continued the Clean Bay Restaurant Certification program in partnership with
the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission.(Natural Environment
Element Policy No.8,page 44)
=>Continued the annual Christmas tree and the weekly residential green waste
and mixed recycling programs.(Urban Environment Element,Infrastructure-
Disposal/Recovery System Policy No.1,Page 107).
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=>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)
=>On October 2,2012,the City Council adopted amendments to the 2008
Council Adopted Preserve Trails Plan,including creating a trails plan for the
recently acquired Filiorum Preserve.The Council's aGtion accounted for
recommendations by City and PVPLC Staff based on public input received at
workshops,including the State of the Trails for the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve in 2011 (Urban Environment Element,Goal B,Page 100)
=>Staff and the PVPLC continued to work on implementing the City Council
.adopted Preserve Trails Plan and continued to work on the final Public Use
Master Plan for the PV Nature Preserve for approval by the City Council.
(Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.2,Page 99).
=>Received and filed the 2011 Annual Management Report by the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy to begin management of the NCCP preserve
properties (Natural Environment Element Policy Nos.4,7,and 14,Page 45).
=>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 work with the Los Serenos De Point Vicente Docent
organization on a variety of public recreational and educational opportunities,
including public hikes and tours,the Docent 4th and 6th Grade Programs,the
Junior Docent Program,the Docent Open House,and the Whales on Wheels
(WOW)Program.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 Public
services it provides.(Social-Cultural Element -Social Services Policy No.12,
Page 55).
=>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
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developmentally disabled community.(Urban Environment Element -
Recreational Activity Policy No.2,Page 99)
~Continued to implement the 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 2011,the City received a grant
from the State Coastal Conservancy to complete the California Coastal Trail
through the City,as identified in the Coastal Vision Plan.In 2012,the City
continued developing the construction plans for the California Coastal Trail
and selected a landscape architect for the Abalone Cove Park Improvement
Project.(Socio-Cultural Element -Social Services Policy Nos.1 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 use of recycling funds to allocate the "Recycler of the Month"
program.(Urbani::nvironment Element -Disposal/Recovery Policy No.1,
Page 112)
~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,including the Egg
Hunt Egg-stravaganza;JUly 4th Celebration;Whale of a Day;Meet the Goats
Event;Shakespeare by the Sea';Music Fest for Kids;International Coastal
Clean-up Day;Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Roundup
Event;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;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
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Santa.(Social-Cultural Element -Social Services Policy Nos.8 &12,Page
55)
=>Monitored the implementation of the Trump National Golf Club Habitat
Conservation Program.(Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity
Policy No.10,Page 78;and Natural Environment Element Policy No.14 and
15,Page 44)
=>Continued administering a three-year agreement with the Mountains
Recreation &Conservation Authority (MRCA)for purposes of assisting in the
monitoring and management of the City's open space and trail system and
interpretive programming.(Urban Environment Element -Activity Areas Goal
D,Page 56)
=>Environmental studies 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 Area -Activity Areas -
Recreational Activity Policy Nos.1,3,and 11,Page 99)
=>Built a half-acre dog park located at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center.The
park is open to the public during regular park hours (one hour before sunrise
to one hour after sunset),seven days per week.The areas is broken into a
small and large dog area,and contains a drinking spigot and bowl for dogs,
dog waste bags,and shade and seating for dog owners.The park is ADA
accessible.(Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.1,
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)
=>Worked on implementing the second grant from the California State Parks
and Recreation Department in the amount of $332,588 for the Abalone Cove
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Park Improvement Project.The grant is a reimbursement program whereby
the City Council will be requested to match 50%.The total project cost will be
$665,176 and the grant reward will reimburse the City at 50%(Natural
Environment Element -Goal A,Page 4).
=>On October 16,2012,the City Council approved a public access and
recreation easement along Palos Verdes Drive West,on the Salvation Army
property (Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure -Transportation
Systems Policy No.6,Page 137).
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)
=>Continue to implement Fuel Modification Maps for the Portuguese Bend
Nature Preserve with the coordination of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department,Los Angles County Weed Abatement District and the,Palos
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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)
=>Conducted SEMS/NIMS Emergency Operations Center section training for all
Emergency Operations Center staff.(Safety Policy No.14,Page 175)
=>Activated Emergency.Operations Center for city special events -4th of July
and during City Hall Holiday shut down.(Safety Policy No.14.Page 175)
=>Continued work on the City's All Hazards Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan
update project.(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)
=>Conducted an annual emergency preparedness exercise for all Emergency
Operations Center staff.(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.(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.(Safety Policy No.14,Page 175)
=>Continued the LA County Department of Health Services provided program.
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Emergency Operations Center staff and City
Council Antibiotics (Doxycycline)Pre-Positioning Program updated in 2011.
Antibiotics to be used only during extreme emergency and/or disaster.(Safety
Policy No.9,Page 175)
=>Completed drop ceiling Seismic retrofit in the Community Room at the City
Hall and at Hesse Park in 2012 (Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy
No.2,Page 175)
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=>Continued with a part-time Emergency Services Coordinator to maintain and
account for mandated local,State,and Federal NIMS/SEMS training
programs,regulations,and act as liaison between city and various health,
safety,and sanitation agencies along with various local County,State,and
Federal disaster agencies.(Safety Policy No.12, 14,&15,Page 175)
=>Continued the 3-Day Personal Preparedness Kit monthly drawing program to
promote emergency preparedness education and awareness throughout the
community.(Safety Policy No.1,Page175)
=>Continued the City's Emergency Preparedness Committee "Beauty and the
Beast"emergency preparedness presentation program and highlighted the
.program in the City's Winter Newsletter to promote emergency preparedness
awareness and instruction throughout the community.(Safety Policy No.1,
Page 175)
=>Began an update of the city's public facilities evacuation plans.(Safety Policy
No.10,Page 175)
=>On December 18,2012,the City Council executed a professional service
agreement with Melendrez Landscape architects for the preparation of project
plans,specifications,and cost estimates associated with the LWCF grant
awarded to the City for the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Improvement
Project.Staff and the consultant will engage the Focus Group,comprised of
community members,to help finalize the conceptual plan that was based on
the awarded grant.(Socio/Cultural Element -Social Services Policy No.12,
Page 55,Urban Environment Element -Activity Areas Goals A and D,Urban
Environment Area -Activity Areas -Recreational Activity Policy Nos.1,3,
and 11,Page 99;Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy
No.8,Page 99)
=>Supplied emergency preparedness "takeaways"(Le.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.(Safety Policy No.1,Page 175)
=>Completed ADA Survey for City Program and Services.(Safety Policy No.10,
Page 175).
=>Completed the City's 2012 National Incident Management System
Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST).(Safety Policy No.10,
Page 175)
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=>Completed two emergency preparedness Public Service Announcements (Be
Prepared and Brush Clearance).(Safety Policy No.1,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).
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 implerrn:mtation of the Municipal Code regulating hours of
construction and operation of mechanical equipment.(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 (Le.:Wayfarers Chapel and
Marymount College).(Urban Environment Element -Noise Aspects Policy
No.1,Page 187).
=>Continued to implement a policy to require property owners to show that
mechanical equipment placed within any setback areas provide proof of
complying with a minimum 65dB(A)noise level requirement (Urban
Environment Element -Noise Aspects Policy No.5,Page 187).
VII.HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and
projected housing needs for all segments of the community and all
economic groups.This element identifies and analyzes existing and
projected housing needs and contains a statement of goals,policies,
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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.
=>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)
=>Continued the implementation of the Home Improvement Program to provide
grants and/or deferred loans to eligible low and moderate income
homeowners for necessary minor home repairs,as well as repairs to correct
.building and safety code deficiencies.(Urban Environment Element -
Housing Activity Policy No.3,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 56).
=>The City Council adopted an Ordinance establishing a Reasonable
Accommodations procedure for individuals with disabilities;establishing
standards for Single-Room Occupancy facilities;identifying a Zone in which
Emergency shelters are a permitted use;and,establishing procedures for the
development of Transitional and Supportive Housing.(Housing Element -
Construction Goals and Policies,Policy No.1)
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 1,2012 and December 31,2012:
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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.
Additionally,the City accepted certain trails,parks and open space areas from
the Trump Organization,all of which fall within the City's Coastal Zone (Policy
Nos.1 &2,Page U-28 of the Coastal Specific Plan).
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN'DISTRICT 1
This Specific Plan area includes properties located at 28901 Western Avenue
(southwest corner of Caddington Drive and Western Avenue)-The Terraces Shopping
Center.Western Avenue Specific Plan District 1 was adopted in 1985 by the City
Council.
=>While the City is currently preparing a Western Avenue Strategy and Vision
Plan,no proposals for development were submitted to the City between
January 1,2012 and December 31,2012.
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.
=>While the City is currently preparing a Western Avenue Strategy and Vision Plan,
no proposals for development were submi,tted to the City between January 1,
2012 and December 31,2012
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 is currently preparing a Western Avenue Strategy and Vision
Plan,no proposals for development were submitted to the City between
January 1,2012 and December 31,2012.
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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.
=>Completed Eastview Park Playground and Accessibility Improvements Project
for Safety and ADA compliance.
GOALS &POLICIES IMPLEMENTED BETWEEN JANUARY 1,2012 AND
DECEMBER 31,2012
Below is a summary list of the General Plan Policies and Goals,and relevant Specific
Plan Policies that were implemented between January 1,2012 and December 31,2012,
as specified in the actions of the 2012 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.
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 which propose open space to be held in private ownership to
provide legal guarantees to protect these areas from further development.
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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
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 Activity Policy No.15,Page 78:Enforce
height controls to further I@ssen the possibility for view obstructions.
Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.16,Page 78:Require
proposed housing to show how it ensures the existence of neighboring site
privacy,while simultaneously providing privacy to the occupants of the proposed
units.
Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.17,Page 78:Make an
effort through zoning,cooperation with other governmental entities,and
acquisition to preserve the rural and open character of the City.
Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.18,Page 78:Allow no
further development involving human occupancy within the active landslide area
consistent with statutory and case authority.
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 -Recreational Activity Policy No.1,Page 99:
Provide access to all public recreational land.
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:The City shall
encourage the development of institutional facilities to serve the needs of its
citizens.
Urban Environment Element Goa/,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 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 Goa/B.Page 100:It shall be a goal of the City to
provide residents with a safe and efficient system of roads,trails and paths.
CIRCULATION/TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Urban Environment Element -Goal A,Page 4: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 PolicV 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 -Disposal/Recovery System Policy No.4,Page
112:Require developers to install necessary flood control devices in order to
mitigate downstream flood hazard induced by proposed upstream developments.
Urban Environment Element -Disposal/Recovery System Policy No.8,Page
112:Require the installation of sewers in existing development if alternative
sewerage systems endanger public health,safety and welfare.
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.
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Urban Environment Element -Noise Aspect Policy No.1,Page 187:Mitigate
impacts generated by steady state noise intrusion (e.g.,land strip landscaping,
site design).
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.
Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal A: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.
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.
Urban Environment Element Goal,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 Goal,page preceding Page 101:To ensure
adequate public utilities and communication services to all residents,while
maintaining the quality of the environment.
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT,AND
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Natural Environment Element Policy No.4,Page 45: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.8,Page 45: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.7,Page 45:Encourage study of and
funding to preserve unusual flora and fauna.
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.
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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.
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 expan$ion 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.
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.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 -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.
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Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.17.Page 78:Make an
effort through zoning,cooperation with other governmental entities,and
acquisition to preserve the rural and open character of the City.
Urban Environment Element -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.1.Page 99:
Provide access to all public recreational land.
Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.3.Page 99:
Encourage local,public,non-profit recreation and cultural activities,which
provide outlets for citizens on a non-discriminatory basis.
Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.8.Page 99:
Encourage local citizens groups to participate in the planning,development,and
maintenance of recreation facilities to the extent possible.
Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.11.Page 99:
Encourage public use of institutional recreation facilities,where possible.
Urban Environment Element -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 problem of waste.
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 -Transportation Systems Policy No.11.Page 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 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.
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
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environment;to enhance the visual character and physical quality of existing
neighborhoods;and to encourage the development of housing in a manner which
adequately serves the needs of all present and future residents of the
community.
Urban Environment Element -Activitv Areas Goal 0: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 Policv No.4,Page 44:Allow no further
de~elopment involving any human occupancy within the active landslide area,
consistent with statutory and case authority.
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.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:Enswe that
adequate emergency treatment and transportation facilities are available to all
areas of the city.
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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 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.
Social-Cultural Element -Social Services Policy No.12.Page 55:Place special
emphasis on the cuttural,educational,and recreational needs of individuals,
families,and the community and encourage the expansion of existing programs
in these areas.
Social-Cultural Element -Social Services Policy No.16.Page 55: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 -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.
Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy NO.1,Page 99:
Provide access to all public recreational land.
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.
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Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.8,Page 99:
Encourage local citizens groups to participate in the planning,development,and
maintenance of recreation facilities to the extent possible.
Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.11,Page 99:
Encourage public use of institutional recreation facilities,where possible.
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 -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.
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.6,Page 78:Cooperate
with County,State,and Federal agencies,monitoring all housing programs
offered,and studying their desirability of implementation in the City.
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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.
Housing Element -Construction Goals and Policies.Goal no.'~".Page 2-1:
Accommodate the housing needs of all income groups as quantified by Regional
Housing Needs Assessment.
Housing Element -Construction Goals and Policies.Policy No.1.Page 2-1:
Designate sites that provide for a variety of housing types.
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
enyironment;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 ,Aeeds of all present and future residents of the
community.
SPECIFIC PLANS
Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.7.Page 85:Require
adequate provisions be incorporated into commercial site design to reduce
negative impacts on adjoining areas.
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.
Policy No.4,Page U-28:Require all parks to provide adequate parking within
their boundaries to meet their projected carrying capacities.
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2012 Annual Report on the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
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2012 Annual Report (January 1,2012 -December 31,2012)Prepared lry:
Leza Mikhail,Associate Planner
Community Development Department
City ofRancho Palos Verdes
Submitted for:
Governor's Office ofPlanning and Research
And
Department of Housing and Community Development
State of California
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