RPVCCA_SR_2011_04_05_05_2010_Annual_Report_Implementation_of_General_PlanCITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOEL ROJAS,COM~~DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR ,wU"'v .
DATE:APRIL 5,2011
SUBJECT:2010 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER ~
Project Manager:Leza Mikhail,Associate Planner(J3..
RECOMMENDATION
Direct Staff to forward the City's Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the
Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan in calendar year 2010 to the State Governor's Office of
Planning and Research and to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The following report addresses a State requirement that each city prepare and submit to the
State an annual report on the status of the General Plan.Staff prepared the attached report
to reflect the City's implementation of the General Plan through projects that each
department adopted,commenced implementation on,or completed between January 1,
2010 and December 31,2010.The 2010 annual report was reviewed by the Planning
Commission on March 8,2011 and is now being forwarded to the City Council for its
approval and subsequent transmittal to the State Governor's Office of Planning and
Research and 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
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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 2010 calendar
year.
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 of the General Plan.The report also
lists recent developments,progress and actions implemented by the City between January
1,2010 and December 31,2010.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 8,2011.
The Planning Commission made no changes to the Annual Report and approved the Annual
Report on a 5-0 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).
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 2010 Annual Report and transmitting it
to the State.
ATTACHMENT
2010 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan.
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2010 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 2011
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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 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 1,2010 and December 31,
2010,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 19 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 page 4-5.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 by the end of 2011.
A majority of the General Plan is implemented through the City's Development Code,
which was recently revised,with the latest revision adopted in 2010.
Based on population figures from the U.S.Census Bureau,Census 2000,the City's
population has grown by only 5,145 since incorporation 29 years ago.Further,the City's
single-family housing units have increased by only 241 units between 1990 and 2000,
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 April 2010,the City received certification of the new Housing Element from
HCD.
The actions taken by the City between January 1,2010 and December 31,2010 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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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 DUlAcre
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 DUlAcre to RS 1 DUl5-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
ZON2007 28220 Highridge Road-00072
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
General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change for a 0.01 O-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
DUlAcre
12-6-05
11-10-07
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
ZON2008-00649 5555 Crestridge Road
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 1,2010 AND DECEMBER 31,2010 TO
IMPLEMENT GENERAL PLAN
Listed below are actions taken by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes towards
implementation of the General Plan between January 1,2010 and December 31,2010.
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 19 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 a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change,and associated
entitlements to subdivide a parcel to allow the construction of 4 new single-
family residences.(Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy
Nos.2,13,and 15,Page 78)
=>The City Council authorized the Annenberg Foundation to submit applications
to improve Lower Point Vicente Park with the construction of an education
facility on terrestrial and domestic animals,outdoor exhibits and site
improvements.On December 21,2010,the City Council suspended the
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planning entitlement process to allow staff to seek the appropriate approvals
from OGALS (Office of Grants and Local Services)and NPS (National Park
Service)(Natural Environment Element Policy Nos.6,7,9,10,11,12 ,15
Pages 44-45,Socio/Cultural Element -Current Social,Service,and Cultural
Organizations Policy No.3,Page 51;Socio/Cultural Element -Social
Services Policy No.12,Page 55;Urban Environment Element -Activity
Areas,Goals C and D,page 56;Urban Environment Element -Recreational
Activity,Policy Nos.3 and 11,Page 99).
:::::>Terranea Resort and Spa officially opened in June 2009 under a temporary
Certificate of Occupancy.A total of 3 revisions were processed to correspond
to the coordination compliance deadline.The final Certificate of Occupancy
was issued on November 10,2010 (Specific Plan Policy No.2,Page U-28,
Natural Environment Element Policy Nos.14 and 15,Page 45,Urban
Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy Nos.10,13, 14,15,and 17,
Page 78,Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy Nos.1
and 4,Page 99,Urban Environment Element -Transportation Systems
Policy Nos.6 and 7,Page 137,Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure
Policy No.8,Page 138,and Urban Environment Element -
Disposal/Recovery System Policy Nos.4 and 8,Page 112)
:::::>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)
:::::>Completed the City Council's review and adoption of the Residential
Development Standards Steering Committee's recommended revisions to the
City's single-family residential development standards.(Urban Environmental
Element Goal on page preceding Page 55;Housing Activity Policy Nos.1,2,
3 &4,Page 78;and General Plan Housing Element Program Categories Nos.
1,2 and 3).
:::::>Completed an affordable housing complex (Mirandela),involving the City's
RDA property at the corner of Crestridge Road and Crenshaw Boulevard.
The project consists of a 34-unit affordable housing project,whereby 33 of the
units are age restricted to 62 years of age and over,and restricted for rental
to extremely low to moderate income persons at affordable rents.The
remaining unit is a market rate,non-age restricted unit reserved for an on-site
manager.(Urban Environmental Element Goal on Goal A,Page 56;Activity
Areas Goal A;Housing Activity Policy Nos.2,3,and 6)
:::::>The City Council approved two new seven-year residential solid waste
agreements with EDCO Disposal Corporation and Universal Waste Systems,
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Inc.The new contracts went into effect July 'I,2010 (Urban Environment
Element,Infrastructure Goal A)
~The City applied for and was awarded a California Coastal Access Trail Grant
in fall 2010 with proposed work scheduled to commence in 2011 (Urban
Environment Element,Infrastructure Goal B)
II.CIRCULATIONITRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The Circulationffransportation 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.
~Continued allocation of Proposition-A funds for bus stop shelter maintenance
and Improvements,the PV TransitlDial-a-Ride programs and the Municipal
Area Express (MAX)Transit system.(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)Maintenance work on various
bus shelters will be completed by December 2010.
~Continued implementation of the City-wide Residential Street Overlay
program to conduct -studies to identify streets that require maintenance,
upgrades and/or improvements.The City has a Pavement Management
Report that programs street maintenance.(Urban Environment Element -
Infrastructure Goal B,page preceding Page 101)
~Continued implementation and updated the City-wide Neighborhood Traffic
Calming program to provide traffic calming tools for increased livability and
safety.(Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal B,page preceding
Page 101)
~Allocated Gas Tax funds for street slurry seal,and street and 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.
Painted all traffic signal heads 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)
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=>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)
=>Continued to maintain roadway pavement striping and associated signs
throughout the City (Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal A,
Page 100.)
=>Completed the Palos Verdes Drive East Preliminary Study Report and
Implementation Plan.(Urban Environment Element 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)
=>The City approved two exclusive residential solid waste contracts,requiring
haulers to use alternative fuel (CNG)trucks (Urban Environment Element,
Infrastructure Goal A,and Disposal/Recovery System Policy No.1)
=>Commenced on the design options for the San Ramon Canyon storm drain
system project.(Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Goal A,Page
100.)
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.
=>Held two workshops on September 8,2010 and September 29,2010 to
develop a trails plan for the newly acquired Upper Filiorium area to be
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considered by the City Council in spring 2011 (Urban Environment Element,
Infrastructure Goal B).
=>Successfully acquired 191 acres of open space land in the Upper Filiorum
area of Portuguese Bend for conservation and recreational purposes.
(Natural Environment Element Policy No.14,Page 45,and Urban
Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.17,Page 78)
=>Construction completed on the 2.2 acres public-park and public trail system at
the Terranea Resort and Spa.The park is now open with a parking lot
supplying 100 parking spaces (Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure
Goal B,Page 100.)
=>Completed the Forestall drainage system improvement project to minimize
flooding and erosion to existing trails in the area.(Urban Environment
Element -Infrastructure Goal A,page preceding Page 101)
=>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 continue to work on implementing the City Council
adopted Preserves Trails Plan and continue 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 a grant award in August 2010,through the Habitat Conservation
Fund for specific trail improvements at the Portuguese Bend Preserve (Urban
Environment Element,Infrastructure Goal B)
=>The City Council approved the construction of a Donor Recognition Overlook
at Del Cerro Park by PVPLC to recognize donors that contributed to the
acquisition of land within the PV Nature Preserve (Natural Environment
Element Goal A,Page 3;Natural Environment Element Policy No.14,Page
44-45,Natural Environment Element Policy No.7,Page 45)
=>Received the 2009 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)
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=$-Coordinated 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 coordinate rentals of Founders 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 operate the Point Vicente Interpretive Center,which features
exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the Peninsula,with a special
emphasis on the Pacific gray whale.The premier whale watch site provides
spectacular opportunities to view the annual migration of the Pacific gray
whale from December through April (Socio-Cultural element -Social Services
Policy No.12,Page 55).
=>Worked with the Peninsula Seniors to coordinate the continued operation of
two temporary trailers near the city maintenance yard on the Upper Point
Vicente property.The trailers are used as a classroom and an office.The
Seniors expect to have a permanent center sometime in the near future
(Socio-Cultural Element -Current Social,Service,and Cultural Organizations
Policy No.3,Page 51 &Social Services Policy No.9,Page 55).
=>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.The Vision Plan was developed
jointly by City Staff,the PVPLC,and the Melendrez landscape architectural
firm.(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.(Urban Environment Element -Disposal/Recovery Policy No.1,
Page 112)
=>Collected 295,800 pounds (147.90 tons)of unwanted plastic trash/recycling
containers,and delivered them to recycling facilities for re-use (Urban
Environment Element,Infrastructure Goal A,and Disposal/Recovery System
Policy No.1,Page 112)
=>Completed the installation of indoor and outdoor recycling containers at
various multi-family complexes utilizing a grant from CalRecycle (Urban
Environment Element,Infrastructure Goal A).
=>Co-sponsored various nature walks and hikes conducted by the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy and Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docents at
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various locations throughout the City.(Social-Cultural Element -Social
Services Policy No.8,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,Walk on the
Wild Side,Shakespeare by the Sea,International Coastal Clean-up,
Halloween Spooktacular,free Citywide Brush Cleaning Event,Household
Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Roundup Event,Composting
Workshop and Breakfast with Santa.(Social-Cultural Element -Social
Services Policy Nos.8 &12,Page 55)
~Offered several new outdoor recreational offerings for children and adults
including the Pitch,Hit,and Run Competition,Paddle Tennis by the Sea
Tournament,Wilderness Day Camp,Night at the Museum sleepover,and
Learning by the Shore outdoor lecture series.(Social-Cultural Element -
Social Services Policy Nos.8 &12,Page 55)
~Worked with Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docents to offer the Junior Docent
Program;an educational and recreational program for youth.(Social-Cultural
Element -Social Services Policy Nos.8 &12,Page 55)
~Maintained the trails approved as part of the construction of the Ocean Front
Estates development approval.(Urban Environment Element -Recreational
Activity Policy No.4,Page 99;Urban Environment Element -Transportation
Systems Policy Nos.6 &7,Page 137)
~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 to implement the Forrestal Management Plan,which identifies
short and long-term improvements to trails on the City's Forrestal Property.
Completed improvements to ten of the existing trails within the Preserve and
conducted fuel modification as required by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department.(Urban Environment Element -Transportation Systems Policy
No.6 and 11,Page 137)
~Continued to implement the formal agreement with the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy to re-vegetate,operate and maintain the City's
PV Nature Preserve,including Forrestal.(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)
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=>Approved a one-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.(Socio/Cultural Element -Social Services Policy No.9,Page
55;Urban Environment Element -Activity Areas Goal D,Page 56)
=>Council awarded a contract to a landscape architect consultant for conceptual
designs of Lower Hesse and Grandview parks to improve park access and
opportunities for active recreation.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.Staff and the
consultant engaged the public in an outreach process and presented the
conceptual designs to Council.Staff began preliminary environmental studies
of the projects.(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)
=>Revised 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan to include the improvement of
existing athletic fields at Hesse and Ryan Parks to maximize public use of
fields,improve the safety and quality of play,and provide facilities for future
recreational programming for adults and youth.An anticipated result is
reduction of recreational pressure on the City's preserve by enhancing the
aesthetic appearance and recreational amenities at the parks.(So~raj-Cultural
Element -Social Services Policy No.8,page 55,Social-Cultural Element -
Social Services Policy No.12,page 55)
=>Established a policy for nighttime use of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to
encourage responsible enjoyment of the Preserve at night,including public,
ranger-led night hikes,and city-permitted self-led night hikes by qualified
organizations.(Social-Cultural Element -Social Services Policy No.8,Page
55;and Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.2,
Page 99)
=>The City updated its Five Year Capital Improvement Plan to manage and plan
for the City's infrastructure.Design plans were put into place following the
June 2009 adoption of the Plan.Construction is scheduled to take place in
the summer and spring of 2011.(Urban Environment Element -Activity Areas
Goals A,C,D;Infrastructure Goals A,B and C)
=>Completed grading to remove ruts and repair washout areas of an unpaved
safety and trail access road know as Burma Road (Urban Environment
Element -Infrastructure Goal A,Page 100.)
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V.SAFETY/SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT
The Safety Element establishes policies and programs to protect the
community from risks associated with seismic,geologic,floor,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)
~Conducted SEMS/NIMS training for all full time staff.(Safety Policy No.14,
Page 175)
~Conducted tabletop disaster exercise for designated Emergency Operations
Center staff with Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire representatives.
(Safety Policy Nos.14 and 15,Page 175)\
~In December 2010,the City Council adopted Ordinance No.516,an
ordinance of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,adopting by reference the
2010 Edition of the California Building,Residential,Green Building,Plumbing,
Electrical and Mechanical Codes,which are codified in Title 24 of the
California regulations,the 2011 Los Angeles County Fire Code,which is Title
32 of the Los Angeles County Code,Chapter 7A of Title 26 of the Los
Angeles County Code,the Uniform Code for the abatement of dangerous
buildings (1997 Edition),the Uniform Housing Code (1997 Edition),and the
International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition)(Safey Policy No.2,
Page 175)
~Allocated General Fund revenues to expand emergency communications
capabilities by establishing a local volunteer amateur radio network,
Peninsula Volunteer Alert Network (PVAN)and a new facility for disaster
communications.(Safety Policy No.14,Page 175)
~Coordinated holiday sobriety checkpoints with the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department (Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No.10,
Page 175)
~Continued to provide crossing guard services in certain neighborhoods
surrounding schools.(Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No.1,
Page 175)
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=>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 Cou nty Weed Abatement District and the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Natural Environment Element,Policy
No.14,Page 44).
=>Continued Risk Management Programs with the Emergency Response Team,
which is consistent with the Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS).(Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No.14,Page 175)
=>Continued to enforce the City's Development Code and the Uniform Building
Code,which include detailed geologic review requirements.(Urban
Environment Element -Safety Policy No.2,Page 175)
=>Approved a 1-year extension of the approvals for Verizon Wireless for a
telecommunications antenna on California Water Service Company property
at the top of San Pedro Hill that will also provide opportunities for the co-
location of emergency communications antennae and equipment for the water
company and the City (Safety Element Goals on page preceding Page 139,
Urban Environment Element -Infrastructure Policy No.8,Page 138).
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.(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).
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=>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).
=>Effective July 1,2010,reduced residential trash collection by one day,
resulting in reduced truck noise,and traffic in residential neighborhoods,and
on main arterials (Urban Environment Element,Infrastructure Goal A and
Resource System Policy No.3,Page 107).
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 thf/l 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
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preceding Page 57,and Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity
Policy No.6,Page 78)
~Prepared and adopted a Final Housing Element,which was certified by the
State's Department of Housing and Community Development in 2010 for the
planning period between January 1,2006 through June 30,2014 (Urban
Environment Element -Activity Areas,Goal A,Page 56).
~Approved a 34 unit affordable housing development for low-income
homeowners.The project was completed in 2010 (Urban Environmental
Element Goal A,Page 56;Housing Activity Policy Nos.2,3 and 6)
~Finalized a first-time homebuyers program designed to assist qualified first
time low and moderate income applicants to purchase a condominium owned
by the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency and a condominium
owned by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.(Urban Environmental Element
Goai A,Page 56;Housing Activity Policy Nos.2,3 and 6)
~Entered into escrow for the sale of the RDA-owned condominium to a
qualified moderate-income household.(Urban Environmental Element Goal
A,Page 56;Housing Activity Polic,y Nos.2,3 and 6)
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.During the Period of January 1,
2010 to December 31,2010,Staff proposed revisions to the titles and numbering of the
specific plan districts to eliminate confusion and potential for redundant numbering,
which were approved by the City Council.However,since the text,issues,policies,and
standards have not changed,a specific plan amendment was not required.
Nonetheless,by Specific Plan District,the following actions occurred between January
1,2010 and December 31,2010:
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
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Sub regions (1-8),with specific development criteria provided,based on the unique
character of each Sub-region.
=>Approved a Coastal Specific Plan Amendment to change the Land Use
Designation from Agriculture to Residential;a GPA and ZC,and associated
entitlements to subdivide a parcel to allow the construction of 4 new single-family
residences.(Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy Nos.2,13,
and 15,Page 78)
=>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).
=>Approved minor amendments to the Terranea Resort and Spa Conditional Use
Permit,which includes public access trails to the shore,a 2.2-acre public park,
and 100 spaces of public parking.The resort was officially opened in June 2009
(Policy Nos.2 &4,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.
=>No proposals for development were submitted to the City between January 1,
2010 and December 31,2010.
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.
=>No proposals for development were submitted to the City between January 1,
2010 and December 31,2010
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.
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=>There were some changes in tenancy within this specific plan district.
However,no proposals for development were submitted to the City between
January 1,2010 and December 31,2010~
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.
=>No proposals for development were submitted to the City between January 1,
2010 and December 31,2010.
GOALS &POLICIES IMPLEMENTED BETWEEN JANUARY 1,2010 AND
DECEMBER 31,2010
Below is a summary list of the General Plan Policies and Goals,and relevant Specific
Plan Policies that were implemented between January 1,2010 and December 31,2010,
as specified in the actions of the 2010 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.
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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.
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 lessen the possibility for view obstructions.
Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.16,Page 78:Require
proposed housing to show how it ensures the existence of neighboring site
privacy,while simultaneously providing privacy to the occupants of the proposed
units.
Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.17,Page 78:Make an
effort through zoning,cooperation with other governmental entities,and
acquisition to preserve the rural and open character of the City.
Urban Environment Element -Housing Activity Policy No.18,Page 78:Allow no
further development involving human occupancy within the active landslide area
consistent with statutory and case authority.
Urban Environment Element -Institutional Activity Policy No.1,Page 93:Locate
schools on or near major arterials or collectors,and provide adequate parking
and automobile access.
Urban Environment Element -Institutional Activity Policy No.6,Page 93:Review
the location and site design of future institutional uses to ensure their
compatibility with adjacent sites.
Urban Environment Element -Recreational Activity Policy No.1;Page 99:
Provide access to all public recreational land.
Urban Environment Element -Institutional Activity Policy No.4,Page 99:
Establish ordinances to require builders and developers to provide lands and/or
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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 -Infrastructure Policy No.8.Page 138:Require
adequate landscaping or buffering techniques for all new and existing facilities
and networks,in order to reduce the visual impact of many infrastructure facilities
and networks.
Urban Environment Element Goal.page preceding Page 57:The City shall
encourage the development of institutional facilities to serve the needs of its
citizens.
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.
CIRCULATIONITRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
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 -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.
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.
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Urban Environment Element -Visual Aspect Policy No.5,Page 192:"Develop
well located vista points to provide off-road areas where views may be enjoyed.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.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.
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SAFETYISEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Natural Environment Element Policy No.4.Page 44:Allow no further
development 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.10,Page 175:Ensure that local,
County,State,and Federal health,safety,and sanitation laws are enforced.
Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No.11,Page 175:Ensure that
adequate emergency treatment and transportation facilities are available to all
areas of the city.
Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No.13,Page 175:Encourage the
availability of paramedic rescue service.
Urban Environment Element -Safety Policy No.14,Page 175:Be prepared to
implement contingency plans to cope with a major disaster.
Urban Environment Element 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.
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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.
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.
SPECIFIC PLANS
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Urban Environment Element -Housing Activitv 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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2010 Annual Report (January 1,2010 -December 31,2010)Prepared by:
Leza Mikhai4 Associate Planner
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Submitted for:
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
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Department of Housing and Community Development
State of California
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