20140108 Late CorrespondenceCITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CAROL W. LYNCH, CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: January 8, 2014
SUBJECT: Compensation to be Paid to the Deputy City Manager While
She Performs Additional Duties as the Acting City Manager
(Lynch)
REVIEWED: CAROLYN LEHR, CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve Compensation for the Deputy City Manager in the Amount of $1000 per
Month.
DISCUSSION
A brief review of other cities that recently have called upon an assistant or deputy city manager
to become the acting city manager demonstrates a salary increase of between 6% (in the City of
Sunnyvale) or 7% (in the City of Morro Bay) during the time when the additional duties are being
performed. Based upon this information, it is proposed that Ms. Petru's automobile allowance
be increased from the current level of $150 per month to $500 per month, which is the amount of
the current City Manager's auto allowance, and that her salary be increased by $650 per month.
These increases would become effective on February 1 st and would continue until a new City
Manager is appointed by the City Council and that person assumes the duties of office. Once a
new City Manager is appointed and assumes the duties of office, Ms. Petru would return to her
duties as Deputy City Manager, and her salary and car allowance would be readjusted
accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT
For each month, or part thereof, that the Deputy City Manager serves as the Acting City
Manager, her compensation will be increased by $650 per month, and her car allowance will be
increased by $350 per month. The increase in compensation for Acting City Manager and
additional car allowance will be prorated for any partial month.
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CITY OF k RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
DATE: JANUARY 8, 2014
SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO
AGENDA**
Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material presented
for tonight's meeting:
Item No. Description of Material
C Email exchanges between Staff and Sunshine
Email exchange between Mayor Duhovic and Ken Dyda with
attached 1974 Goals Report & 2002 Goals Report
Respectful y submitted,
Carla Morreale
** PLEASE NOTE: Materials attached after the color page(s) were submitted
through Monday, January 6, 2014**.
W:\AGENDA\2014 Additions Revisions to agendas\20140108 additions revisions to agenda.doc
From: SunshineRPV@aol.com
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 6:31 PM
To: CC
Subject: Add'I info on January 8, 2014 Agenda Item C and a goal
MEMO from SUNSHINE
TO: RPV City Council
RE: Add'1 info on January 8, 2014 Agenda Item C.
You are the ones who get to vote. You are the ones who authorized the spending of the funds. If you let the
contractor off of the hook, who is going to make sure that Staff finishes the job? When? Mr. Motahari
certainly doesn't know.
How about this for a Goal? Staff shall arrange for the State approved California Coastal Trail insignias, the
Palos Verdes Loop Trail signs, the interpretive plaques and the equestrian caution signs to be installed prior to
June 1, 2014.
Subject: FW: Behind the January 8, 2014 Agenda Item C re: the CCT
Date. 1/6/2014 3:51:46 P.M. Pacific Standard Time
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Hello Sunshine.
Ara will be here on January 13 and can answer your questions. With respect to trail maintenance, Public Works
Department maintains non -preserve public trails within dedicated easements, through Parks, Trails and Open Space
budget program. If you have any questions with respect to non -preserve trails maintenance we can answer those.
Thank you,
Siamak
Subject: RC: I -leads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & TA Agendas ror January 8, 2014
Date: 1/6/2014 2:02:14 P.M. Pacific Standard Time
From: SiamakM a.rpv.com
To: SunshineRPW--?aol.com
CC: momolyagotiiygnujil.conI into id wuwatch.com, NicolcJ(PrPV.00171 Les.h@rpv.com MichaelT a,rpv.com, info(?coastwalk.org una Ig ass u:coastwalk.org
clehr@rpv.com, CoryLa,rov.com, avona(r)pvple.org, AraMLPrpv.com, CCa rpv.com
Hello Sunshine.
All "way -finding signs" are already in place, Also, the interpretive panel and map structures are installed by the
contractor. However the artwork, maps and texts/photos which need to be installed on these structures had to go through
special design and fabrication. Waiting for the production of the interpretive signs and holding the whole project for this
item to be installed by the contractor would have resulted in unnecessary delays -considering the fact that the cost of the
installations is not significant. These signs therefore will be installed by a separate contractor in a few weeks. The Grant
C
fund and City's match are sufficient to cover the cost of project. "Watch for Horses" signs were not included on the
plans, however I will discuss this with Nicole for the possibility of installing such signs at trail locations along the road.
Thank you,
Siamak
Siamak Motahari, P.E.
Senior Engineer
310-544-5339
From: SunshineRPV@aol.com Finailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 11:49 AM
To: info@coastwalk.org; unadlass@coastwalk.org; CC; Carolyn Lehr; Siamak Motahari; Ara Mihranian; Cory Linder;
avona@pvplc.org
Cc: momofyago@gmail.com; info@pvpwatch.com
Subject: Heads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & IA Agendas for January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014 is a Wednesday and the following notice includes a regular Council Agenda, not just the
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA and the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO RDA AGENDA as
indicated.
Item C is a request for a Notice of Completion for the RPV Segment of the California Coastal Trail
Project. Have you checked it out? Are you satisfied with the work that has been done?
Where are the official California Coastal Trail insignias? Where are the WATCH FOR HORSES caution signs
by the motor vehicle traffic lanes? Where are the informational plaques? Were these amenities not a part of the
contract with Land Forms Construction? Are the costs for these amenities going to be reimbursed as a part
of the grant?
Will not approving this consent calendar item make any difference with the work which actually gets
done? The more people who ask, the more chance we have of getting not only a straight answer, but, a lot more
bang for our bucks. ...5 310-377-8761
From: Ara Mihranian
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 3:18 AM
To: Sunshine
Cc: momofyago@gmail.com; info@pvpwatch.com; Nicole Jules; Les Jones; Michael Throne;
info@coastwalk.org; unag lass@coastwalk.org; Carolyn Lehr; Cory Linder;
avona@pvplc.org; CC; Siamak Motahari; Joel Rojas
Subject: Re: Heads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & IA Agendas for January 8, 2014
Hi Sunshine,
In addition to Siamak's response, I would like to add some further information regarding the trail maps
and interpretive panels related to the CCT project.
First off, the contractor, per the project plans, installed the frames for the trail maps and interpretive
panels along the trail route. However, in the spirit of efficiency, the city requested the contractor not
install the frames but rather provide the city with the frames for future installation in areas that are set
to be improved within the coming year (Ocean Trails in the area currently under construction for the
san Ramon project, abalone cove, and the street median adjacent to the city boundary with
PVE). This was to avoid installing, then removing, only to re -install the frames.
In regards to the interpretive panels, the theme for each of the panels is "then and now." Essentially,
a historic snapshot of certain areas along the CCT route (ie. riffle range at lower point Vicente, the
lighthouse, and marineland). As you know, obtaining historic photos relied on extensive research and
assistance from members of the community, the library's historian, and the national archives. In fact, I
asked for your assistance (which you respectfully declined). This was a time intensive and
challenging task (but educational and worthwhile) that has taken much longer than originally
planned. The delay in completing the interpretive panels was discussed with David Hayes (coastal
conservancy board staff), particularly the delays in obtaining historic photographs (partly a
results of the federal govt shutdown), and he approved completing this item separately
from the actual trail construction. He has seen the draft panels and likes the concept the
city is pursuing.
The trail maps are 95% complete and will be fabricated at the same time as the
interpretive panels, which I am hoping will be done and installed by the end of February.
G.
Albeit, I am still waiting for photos of the former riffle range from Fort MacArthur. Funding
has been set aside to complete this task on a separate track than the actual construction
of the trail. Installation will be completed by public works.
Lastly, David Hayes toured the entire trail in December (after the trail markers were installed) and
liked what he saw. In fact the coastal conservancy board is touring the city's segment of the trail later
this month.
I hope this (lengthy) response helps clarify any questions regarding issuing a notice of completion for
this project.
Regards,
Ara
Sent from my Wad
On Jan 7, 2014, at 5:02 AM, "Siamak Motahari" <SiamakMk1pvTcom> wrote:
Hello Sunshine.
All "way -finding signs" are already in place. Also, the interpretive panel and map structures are installed
by the contractor. However the artwork, maps and texts/photos which need to be installed on these
structures had to go through special design and fabrication. Waiting for the production of the
interpretive signs and holding the whole project for this item to be installed by the contractor would
have resulted in unnecessary delays -considering the fact that the cost of the installations is not
significant. These signs therefore will be installed by a separate contractor in a few weeks. The Grant
fund and City's match are sufficient to cover the cost of project. "Watch for Horses" signs were not
included on the plans, however I will discuss this with Nicole for the possibility of installing such signs at
trail locations along the road.
Thank you,
Siamak
Siamak Motahari, P.E.
Senior Engineer
310-544-5339
From: SunshineRPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 11:49 AM
To: info@coastwalk.org; unag lass@coastwalk.org; CC; Carolyn Lehr; Siamak Motahari; Ara Mihranian;
Cory Linder; avona@pvplc.org
Cc: momofyago gmail.com; info@pvpwatch.com
Subject: Heads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & IA Agendas for January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014 is a Wednesday and the following notice includes a regular Council
Agenda, not just the IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA and the SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO RDA AGENDA as indicated.
Item C is a request for a Notice of Completion for the RPV Segment of the California
Coastal Trail Project. Have you checked it out? Are you satisfied with the work that has
been done?
Where are the official California Coastal Trail insignias? Where are the WATCH FOR
HORSES caution signs by the motor vehicle traffic lanes? Where are the informational
plaques? Were these amenities not a part of the contract with Land Forms
Construction? Are the costs for these amenities going to be reimbursed as a part
of the grant?
Will not approving this consent calendar item make any difference with the work which
actually gets done? The more people who ask, the more chance we have of getting not
only a straight answer, but, a lot more bang for our bucks. ...S 310-377-8761
Subject: FW: Tonight's Consent Calendar Item C and beyond
From: Sunshine RPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 11:07 AM
To: CC
Subject: Tonight's Consent Calendar Item C and beyond
MEMO from SUNSHINE
TO: RPV City Council
RE: Tonight's Consent Calendar Item C
I see no reason to punish the Contractor for Staff's confusion. If Siamak and Ara agree that the work has been
completed per the Plans and Specifications of the contract, pay the man.
My concern is about the status of the grant funding. Is the City of RPV going to get reimbursed? Staff is
asking that the work be declared partially complete prior to an inspection by the Coastal Conservancy. This is
not the way business was done when I was a Project Manager.
Compliance with the grant agreement is not on the Agenda so I guess you may not discuss it, tonight. All I see
in the future is a Staff request for a Budget Adjustment to install interpretive signage rather than physically
completing the trail corridors on behalf of the public.
Such a shame. Scroll on down for the gory details.
Subject: Re: Heads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & IA Agendas for January 8, 2014
Date: 1/8/2014 3:18:23 AM. Pacific Standard Time
From: AraM@rpv.com
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To: SunshineRPV@aol.com
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clehrArrpv.com, CorvLp_rpv.com, avona e,pvplc.org, CC(Qrpr v.com, SiamakM(2 rpr v.com, Joe]R@rpv.co
Hi Sunshine,
In addition to Siamak's response, I would like to add some further information regarding the trail maps
and interpretive panels related to the CCT project. Exactly who wants to invest in trail maps and
interpretive panels prior to the completion of the actual pathways? RPV Staff or the Coastal
Conservancy?
First off, the contractor, per the project plans, installed the frames for the trail maps and interpretive
panels along the trail route. Were they installed and a Change Order issued to remove them? (an
addition to the contract) or However, in the spirit of efficiency, the city requested the contractor not
install the frames but rather provide the city with the frames for future installation in areas that are set
to be improved within the coming year (Ocean Trails in the area currently under construction for the
C.
san Ramon project, abalone cove, and the street median adjacent to the city boundary with
PVE). This was to avoid installing, then removing, only to re -install the frames. Was a Change Order
issued to only fabricate and deliver the frames (a reduction in the contract)?
In regards to the interpretive panels, the theme for each of the panels is "then and now." Essentially,
a historic snapshot of certain areas along the CCT route (ie. riffle range at lower point Vicente, the
lighthouse, and marineland). As you know, obtaining historic photos relied on extensive research and
assistance from members of the community, the library's historian, and the national archives. In fact, I
asked for your assistance (which you respectfully declined). I declined? I referred you to Ft.
MacArthur and Ginger Clark. This was a time intensive and challenging task (but educational and
worthwhile says who?) that has taken much longer than originally planned. The delay in completing
the interpretive panels was discussed with David Hayes (coastal conservancy board
staff), particularly the delays in obtaining historic photographs (partly a results of the
federal govt shutdown), The shutdown was for what three weeks? and he approved completing
this item separately from the actual trail construction. He has seen the draft panels and
likes the concept the city is pursuing. David Hayes is a normal government/non-profit employee. He
is happy to spend other peoples' money. I want the trail first. Then, spending resources on "interpretive" stuff
should become a budget line item of its own.
The trail maps are 95% complete (for who? The public or PVP1,C?) and will be fabricated at the
same time as the interpretive panels, which I am hoping will be done and installed by the
end of February. Albeit, I am still waiting for photos of the former riffle range from Fort
MacArthur. Funding (from where?) has been set aside to complete this task on a separate
track than the actual construction of the trail. Same question. Is the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes going to be reimbursed for this "time intensive and challenging task"??? Installation will be
completed by public works. If he will take me up on it, I bet the Mayor a 1.751, bottle of Bulleit Bourbon
Frontier Whiskey that this does not happen prior to March 1, 2014.
Lastly, David Hayes toured the entire trail in December (after the trail markers were installed) and
liked what he saw. In fact the coastal conservancy board is touring the city's segment of the trail later
this month. Will I or anyone from Coastwalk California and/or the Coastal Commission be invited to tag
along? Will they get to see all three "strings in the yarn" which the Coastal Conservancy invented?
I hope this (lengthy) response helps clarify any questions regarding issuing a notice of completion for
this project. I repeat. I have no problem with the City Council accepting Siamak's recommendation. Where
the process goes from there is a whole other issue. Follow the money.
Regards,
Ara
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 7, 2014, at 5:02 AM, "Siamak Motahari" <SiamakM@pr v.com> wrote:
Hello Sunshine.
All "way -finding signs" are already in place. Also, the interpretive panel and map structures are installed by the
contractor. However the artwork, maps and texts/photos which need to be installed on these structures had to go
2
through special design and fabrication. Waiting for the production of the interpretive signs and holding the whole
project for this item to be installed by the contractor would have resulted in unnecessary delays -considering the fact
that the cost of the installations is not significant. These signs therefore will be installed by a separate contractor in a
few weeks. The Grant fund and City's match are sufficient to cover the cost of project. "Watch for Horses" signs were
not included on the plans, however I will discuss this with Nicole for the possibility of installing such signs at trail
locations along the road.
Thank you,
Siamak
Siamak Motahari, P.E.
Senior Engineer
310-544-5339
From: SunshineRPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 11:49 AM
To: info@coastwalk.org; unaglass@coastwalk.org; CC; Carolyn Lehr; Siamak Motahari; Ara Mihranian; Cory Linder;
avona pvplc.org
Cc: momofyago a gmail.com; info@pvpwatch.com
Subject: Heads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & IA Agendas for January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014 is a Wednesday and the following notice includes a regular Council Agenda, not just the
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA and the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO RDA AGENDA as
indicated.
Item C is a request for a Notice of Completion for the RPV Segment of the California Coastal Trail
Project. Have you checked it out? Are you satisfied with the work that has been done?
Where are the official California Coastal Trail insignias? Where are the WATCH FOR HORSES caution signs
by the motor vehicle traffic lanes? Where are the informational plaques? Were these amenities not a part of the
contract with Land Forms Construction? Are the costs for these amenities going to be reimbursed
as a part of the grant?
Will not approving this consent calendar item make any difference with the work which actually gets
done? The more people who ask, the more chance we have of getting not only a straight answer, but, a lot more
bang for our bucks. ...S 310-377-8761
From: Jerry Duhovic <jduhovic@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 2:04 PM
To: cc
Subject: FW: GOALS REPORTS
Attachments: GOALS REPORT 1974.docx; Goals 2002.docx
Colleagues, et al,
For your convenience, if you don't have electronic versions of the Goals Reports, attached please
find electronic copies of the 1974 and 2002 Goals Reports, courtesy of Ken Dyda.
Please do not reply all.
See you tonight.
Regards,
Jerry
,ferry V. V h VCO
C:(310)502-8036
,iduhovic@hotmail.com
> Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 23:33:54 -0600
> From: cprotem73@verizon.net
> To: jduhovic@hotmail.com
> Subject: GOALS REPORTS
> Mayor Duhovic,
> Here are the goals reports of 1974 and 2001.
> Ken Dyda
1
rancho palos verdes
general plan goals committee
GOALS REPORT
september
1974
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES
GENERAL PLAN
GOALS COMMITTEE
Bill Petak
Rae Wyman
Janet Kelbly
Bob Marohn
Howard McCrady
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Chairman
Co -Chairman
Co -Chairman
Co -Chairman
Co -Chairman
0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
LAND USE (Mc)
4
CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES (M)
8
OPEN SPACE (M)
14
URBAN DESIGN (W)
20
HOUSING (Mc)
25
PUBLIC FACILITIES (W)
31
PARKS AND RECREATION (M)
36
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION (K)
46
SCENIC HIGHWAYS (W)
50
SAFETY (P)
54
NOISE (P)
65
SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY DEV. (Mc)
68
FISCAL POLICIES (Mc)
73
LEGEND:
(P) =
Bill Petak
(W) =
Rae Wyman
(K) =
Janet Kelbly
(M) =
Bob Marohn
(Mc) =
Howard McCrady
Note: 1. Legend added by K. Dyda to help identify the Chairman for each section.
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LAND USE
Because of its unique coastal location and hilly physical environment, Rancho Palos
Verdes is experiencing extreme population growth pressures. Continued growth should
therefore be carefully controlled and directed toward making a positive contribution to all
elements of the present community. Growth in Rancho Palos Verdes should be a
cautious, evolutionary process that follows a well -conceived set of general guidelines and
specific controls. The underlying growth philosophy should be to preserve and enhance
the present semi -rural residential community with abundant open space.
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A. DECELERATION OF THE CURRENT GROWTH RATE IS A REQUISITE FOR
THE RATIONAL AND ORDERLY PLANNING OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES. A TIMING AND SEQUENTIAL GROWTH POLICY SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED TO ALLOW ADEQUATE LEAD-TIME FOR PLANNING AND
QUALITY CONTROL. THIS WOULD ENABLE THE CITY TO EFFECTIVELY
AND ECONOMICALLY SERVE THE DEMANDS CREATED BY NEW
DEVELOPMENT. IT WOULD ALLOW SERVICES AND SCHOOLS TO
EXPAND IN BALANCE WITH POPULATION INCREASE'. IT WOULD
SUPPLY CONTRACTORS AND DEVELOPERS WITH THE NECESSARY
GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSIBLE AND PROFITABLE DEVELOPMENT.
FURTHER, ADDITIONAL COSTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
RELATED TO GROWTH WOULD BE MINIMIZED.
I. ISSUE: What is an acceptable growth rate, and how should open land be
developed?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a, Average housing density in new developments should be no more than 2 units per
acre.
b. A sequential growth plan and corresponding guidelines should be adopted that
will allow Rancho Palos Verdes a. very modest growth in population of at most
2% to 3% per year.
C. The City should identify those areas suitable for development (not just those areas
that are developable), those areas that should be retained as open space, and the
standards and criteria that would govern both these areas. 50% of any new
development should be devoted to parks or open space.
d. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is for the foreseeable future adequately served
with multiple- dwelling units. Future zoning for multi -dwelling units -should be
discouraged. The ratio of single to multiple dwellings within the city should be
restored to 90 : 1 and kept at that level.
e. Spot zoning should not be allowed
f. All new developments should be required to have underground utilities and no
canyon filing should be permitted.
g. Special attention to older areas where unique patterns exist and options are
limited. (Miraleste)
h. Sub -community committees should be consulted by the City to help determine
appropriate growth and development standards for their sub -communities.
i. A Planning Commission should be established with seven members to insure
a broad viewpoint but not cumbersome in operation.
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B. THE TERRAIN AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CITY MAKE IT
UNDESIRABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL OR MAJOR COMMERCIAL
CENTER USE. THE READILY ACCESSIBLE INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL CENTERS AVAILABLE IN NEARBY AREAS AND
COMMUNITIES MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES FOR EMPLOYMENT, SHOPPING, AND
SERVICES.
I. ISSUE: What should be the Rancho Palos Verdes policies concerning commercial
and industrial development within the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a It is felt that new commercial development in Rancho Palos Verdes, in the immediate
future, is not desirable and that commercial services and employment can be
adequately provided at present from neighboring industrial and commercial
facilities.
b. If the needs of the people dictate that further commercial development is desirable,
such development should be carefully and strictly con- trolled, and limited to
consideration of nearby convenience service facilities.
The existing topography, the scarcity of suitable vacant land, and limited road system
do not enable the formation of a large center business district.
d A sign ordinance covering size and locations and any other points should be developed
and enforced.
e All existing commercial developments should be made to comply with the landscape
and building codes of the City.
f Expansion of existing commercial facilities should be carefully controlled but
encouraged if they contribute to furthering the basic character and goals of the city.
g Marineland should be permitted to expand if it develops programs that are consistent
with the community's objectives.
C. THE VARIOUS PIECES OF OPEN LAND THAT NOW EXIST HAVE THEIR
OWN UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS WHICH REQUIRES SPECIAL
CONSIDERATION. A PLAN FOR DEVELOPING EACH WILL HAVE TO
BE DEVELOPED.
I ISSUE: What are the unique open land areas, and how should they be developed?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. All slide areas and other geologically unstable land should remain open space
indefinitely because of its unstable soil condition.
b, The Nike Site should be developed as a civic center, and the rifle range as a park.
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C. The Unified School District should be consulted about open land school sites
within the City. If they have no firm plans for building a school within two years, the
sites should be used for agricultural or low cost recreation (e.g. a ball field, a jogging
track, tether ball, horseshoes, etc.).
d. Large portions of the open coastal lands should be designated for agricultural use.
C. Every reasonable attempt should be made to acquire large portions of the open
lands.
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CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES
It is the objective of the City to conserve its natural resources, natural beauty, historical
heritage and other land and water resources. This shall be accomplished through sound
planning, effective ordinances, and consistent enforcement. The ultimate objective of this
effort is intended to set Rancho Palos Verdes apart from other cities as a community that
felt a concern for its environment and which instituted an effective program to conserve
its natural resources.
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A NATURAL FEATURES
I. ISSUE What policies should the City adopt to preserve natural features such as
tide pools, beaches, canyons, and land contours.
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should move quickly to adopt ordinances and enforcement techniques,
which will protect tide pools from casual destruction while leaving them available for
enjoyment, education and study
b. While beaches, which lend themselves to swimming oriented sports, are not
prevalent along the City's coastline, there is an opportunity to develop "beach like" areas
which would be suitable for onshore water related sports (fishing, picnicking, swimming,
sun bathing, etc.). The City should seek methods for developing such areas along the
entire length of our oceanfront and insure that access is provided to these areas.
C. A special study of Abalone Cove, which has already been designated by Los
Angeles County for acquisition should be made to determine the best possible use for that
area. Possible alternatives are: marine and wildlife preserve, swimming beach, picnic
area, or any combination of these. The City should take the initiative in working with the
County on this matter.
d. Canyons are one of the principal sanctuaries for flora and fauna in the City and
are an important part of our rural atmosphere. Planning should take these factors into
account, and form the bases for ordinances, which severely restrict cut and fill of canyon
property and flag lot development in canyons.
e. Much of the natural beauty of the Peninsula is due to the land contours provided
by eons of natural forces. In many cases, these contours are inconvenient to the maximum
development of certain areas. Planners shall strive for developmental plans that require
the minimum amount of destruction of the Peninsula's natural land contours.
E The City should take immediate steps to acquire the tideland.
The staff of the South Coast Regional Commission recommends that remaining natural
watercourses be left in their natural state. Past policies of paving channels have depleted
the supply of sand, which would normally replenish beaches.
The City should insist that all land development be done with care that natural surface
drainage be disturbed no more than necessary. Measures should be adopted to preclude
storm drains from upsetting natural surface drainage patterns and effects. The soils of the
area should be protected from erosion by such ordinances as may be necessary to limit
slopes, form contours, promote protective plantings, and/or use other effective means of
conservation. Care should also be taken to limit pollution of our surface waters.
i. Since marshes are the natural habitat for certain flora and fauna, such marshes as
may exist on the Peninsula shall be afforded all possible protection
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j. Though geological conditions may not be exactly classifiable as a source,
planning should not be undertaken without taking into full account such conditions
as are known to exist --the slide area being a prime example.
B WATER
I. ISSUE: What active steps should the City take to protect the quality of our waters?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES
Water Quality - While most of the Peninsula water is imported, the City should keep in
mind'the importance of this resource, and they shall take care to conserve and protect
water purity from any avoidable contamination.
Such wells and springs as still exist shall be protected.
The City should take any steps necessary to prevent pollution of
the ocean.
C SOILS
I. ISSUE Since soil types and condition bears heavily on the use of land in the
City, what steps should be taken to enhance this very fundamental resource?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES
a. The resource of fertile land is one to be conserved where possible. The City
should offer whatever assistance possible to owners of land in agricultural use to continue
the land in that use.
b. The City should consider the possible collection and use of the manure from the
Peninsula's many horses to be recycled into the land to maintain and improve its fertility.
Consideration should be given to stimulating agricultural educational programs on
unused school sites. This might be done directly through the School District or in
cooperation with the School District or an interested college.
D. FLORA AND FAUNA
I. ISSUE What steps should be taken to protect all species of Flora and Fauna, with
some exceptions in the case of those definitely harmful or dangerous beyond their
contribution to the ecology?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES
a. Flora
Since green foliage acts to renew the desirable aspects of the atmosphere, the planting
and protection of trees shall be encouraged in every way possible. Aside from the cited
benefit are also the aesthetic benefits and the increase in soil fertility brought about by the
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drawing up of minerals from great depths and fertilizing the surface soils as natural
composting occurs.
Shrubs offer considerable protection from soil erosion, as well as habitat for many types
of local fauna. This resource shall be protected and encouraged with particular attention
to those species having fire retardant qualities. The City should adopt policies, which
encourage appropriate plantings in all regions of the city.
Many classes of plants classified as weeds offer soil erosion protection and wildlife
habitat. Though some control is obviously necessary in order to reduce fire hazard,
planning shall take care that such control measures as may be taken are justified and shall
avoid any type of program for the wholesale eradication of the area's plant life or parts
thereof. Motorcycles present numerous hazards to flora (and fauna). This type of
encroachment on our hillsides should be carefully managed by the City.
The City should actively support the South Coast Botanical Gardens. Consideration
should be given to fostering a relationship between the Botanical Gardens and other
educational programs on the Peninsula sponsored by the City and County.
b. Fauna
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is rich in both land and sea birds. Planning shall take
reasonable measures to protect this resource. Consideration should be given to setting up
a fully protected Bird Sanctuary; but at a lesser level, the entire area should be protected
to offer whatever degree of sanctuary is possible.
Though some of our wild animal populations act as predators and nuisances, there
must be a balance between control measures and protection. It is in keeping with our rural
atmosphere that we should consider wild animals as a part of our ecology and thereby
protected.
With the possible exception of dangerously venomous snakes, the reptile resource of the
Palos Verdes Peninsula fills a needed place in our ecology. Efforts should be made to
protect those beneficial reptiles that make up the vast majority of this resource.
Recent heavy use of chemical insecticides has reduced the population of many of our
beneficial insects, such as bees, to a dangerously low level The City should take into
consideration the value of this resource and take Whatever steps are necessary to offer
protection. Encouragement of Organic Gardening methods is one suggestion.
E. MINERAL RESOURCES
1. ISSUE: Does the City possess significant mineral resources, and, if so, how
should these resources be managed?
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RECOMMENDED POLICIES
Sand, gravel, diatomaceous earth, and Palos Verdes Stone are the principal mineral
resources of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and shall be conserved along with whatever
other mineral resources may become important.
Oil may well be another resource off the coast of the Peninsula. The City should take
steps, as are being taken by neighboring cities, to acquire title to the tidelands. Once this
has been accomplished, measures should be taken to insure that any extraction of oil from
these tidelands will offer no undue risks to the delicate ecological balance of our precious
coastal waters and lands. This interest in the tidelands should be extended in an attempt to
influence oil production policies along the entire California coastline with the same
concerns as we have for our own tidelands.
F. HISTORICAL SITES
1. ISSUE: Does the City possess significant historical sites, and, if so, how
might they be preserved?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is rich in paleontological sites; in fact, essentially all
of Rancho -Palos Verdes is underlain by potentially fossil -bearing sedimentary rocks. By
State and Federal laws, Environmental Impact Reports are required for all construction
permits. These EIRs must properly cover paleontology or may be subject to challenge
with penalties applied against both City and Builder. Therefore, the City should include
paleontological considerations in all EIRs on construction within the City. The
requirement for Archaeological and paleontological elements in the EIR might be
expedited if the developer were to foot all or part of the costs.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula contains sites of archaeological significance. The remarks
under Paleontology (above) apply here as well. The City should include archaeological
considerations in all EIRs on construction within the City.
The City should take steps to protect sites of importance to our historical heritage. These
sites include pirate coves, whale watching points, Indian grounds, and homesites of early
settlers.
G. MISCELLANEOUS
1. ISSUE Are there other resources of the City which should be preserved?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
Air Quality - Thanks to geographical and meteorological considerations, the Palos Verdes
Peninsula suffers less from air pollution problems than many other areas of Los Angeles.
This does not mean, however, that we should ignore the problem. There are a number of
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things Rancho Palos Verdes can do along and in conduction with other agencies to
protect the quality of our air. Some of these things are:
1. Request monitoring closer to our location than is now done.
2.Limit additional pollution sources in our area. By discouraging polluting type industry
and doing what is possible to limit automobile- caused pollution by care in issuing
building permits.
3. Promote the maximum amount of green areas --trees shrubs, etc. --possible.
b. The concept of waste as a resource is not new, but recent years have seen a great
upsurge in interest in the utilization of waste materials. There are undoubtedly limits on
what one city of our size can do, but this should not lead to our ignoring the problem.
One case in point is the possibility of collecting and using horse manure to be recycled
into the soil for increased fertility. Rancho Palos Verdes should take an active interest in
waste management and recycling programs, and offer whatever assistance possible to
groups attempting to find solutions to the problem of waste.
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OPEN SPACE
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes recognizes that open space land is a
limited and valuable resource, and that many of the unique characteristics
and much of the atmosphere of the Peninsula depends upon it to a degree
impossible to achieve elsewhere.
The residents of Rancho Palos Verdes therefore desire that highest priority
be given to acquisition and other preservation of large amounts of open
space within the City.
By definition, open space land shall be considered to be large acreage
agricultural land or raw undeveloped land, canyons, coastline and present
park sites
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A. NATURAL RESOURCES.
I. ISSUE: How should the City of Rancho Palos Verdes preserve
open space for the protection, preservation, and
enhancement of natural resources and community
atmosphere?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a• The City should designate areas of the coastline for acquisition
and controlled development for public use or preservation for
public benefit including, but not limited to:
I. Black sand beach west of Portuguese Bend Club.
2. Portuguese Point and Inspiration Point
3. Golden Cove area.
4. Cliffside area from San Pedro to Portuguese Bend.
b. The City should identify and preserve canyon areas because of
their importance as wildlife sanctuaries, watersheds, and as
natural population density and development barriers, and maintain
them in a wilderness category.
c. The City should identify and preserve areas of major geologic
of scientific interest, as well as areas appropriate for wildlife
refuge, including, but not limited to:
1. Tidepools, kelp beds and underwater parks
2. Fossil sites.
Public and private views should be protected (see Urban
Design).
Designate areas of present high-density population and
areas of critical open space need to take maximum
advantage of the limited options to add to open space.
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B. MANAGED PRODUCTION OF RESOURCES.
I. ISSUE. How should the City of Rancho Palos Verdes preserve
open space for the managed production of natural
resources?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should cooperate with other govern- mental
agencies, private property owners, and service clubs in the
area in establishing forested areas within the City, with
special attention given to terrain not suitable for other uses.
b. The City should use zoning and taxing powers to retain and
reestablish areas devoted to agricultural uses.
C. The City should encourage 4-H or FFA use of lands currently or
potentially in agricultural use.
d. The City should regulate extractive industries and activities.
e. The City should encourage establishment or re-
establishment of such areas as:
1. Abalone or kelp beds
2. Shrimp beds in warm water areas.
f. The advantages and disadvantages of commercial extraction
of marine life should be carefully studied.
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C. OUTDOOR RECREATION.
I. ISSUE. How should the City of Rancho Palos Verdes create
and preserve open space for outdoor recreation?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should acquire large parcels for parks.
b. The City should create a system of pocket parks in developed
areas, as well as requiring inclusion of provision for such
parks in any future development.
c. Access to the shoreline should be insured.
d. Areas of known value as public scenic vistas should be
identified. Such areas should be protected by restrictive and
limiting ordinances and their use enhanced by improving
access and providing facilities for their enjoyment.
e. The City should preserve the scenic value of existing
drives around the Peninsula. (See Scenic Highways and
Urban Design).
f• Use of the Quimby Act should be studied.
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D. PUBLIC SAFETY.
I. ISSUE: How should the City of Rancho Palos Verdes provide
for the community safety by the designation and
preservation of open space?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Identify and define that the City policy towards areas of known
geologic instability or fault should be that no development will
be permitted.
b. The City should identify and establish standards which restrict
or severely limit development of areas where the terrain
requires substantial alteration of the natural contours of the
land.
c. The City should adopt open space ordinances which protect the
public health and safety, such as High Fire Risk Areas
Ordinances.
d. The City should restrict uses of slide areas to those defined
(e.g., trails, wildlife refuge etc.).
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E• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS.
I. ISSUE: How should the City of Rancho Palos Verdes use open
space to channel urban growth?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should require any commercial developer to establish
and maintain green belts contiguous to and surrounding or
buffering his property. This would apply to shopping centers,
apartments, condominiums, etc.
b• Economic Studies should be made which determine the overall
costs to the community of preserving open space versus
permitting development.
C. Open space should be used as a method of preservation of land for
future uses which have economic benefit to the community.
d. The City should assume consistency of zoning, grading, and
building ordinances or codes with any adopted open space
ordinances and restrict grading of open space areas.
e. The City should consider the cluster concept of housing with a
view to increasing open space in new residential housing.
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URBAN DESIGN
The City should develop policies which will ensure that the unique
character and natural environment of the Palos Verdes Peninsula with its
shoreline and rolling hills, be enhanced and preserved.
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ISSUE• What criteria and steps should be followed by the City to assure a
high level of design quality with emphasis on maintaining and
enhancing the aesthetic qualities of the City and maintaining its
semi -rural character?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. A committee should be established to study the ad- vantages and
disadvantages of an Architectural Review Commission. Such a
committee would gather information from other municipalities which
have such commissions or art juries. Recommendations to the City
Council could range from 1) no commission to 2) review of
commercial development or 3) review of all development.
b. A precise plan and design should be submitted to include a schematic
layout of any structure or building: showing height, conforming
setbacks, relationship to other structures, landscaping, parking, utilities,
materials used, signs, color scheme, and a topography plot plan and
elevations of the structure with its land form and any other data needed
to fully evaluate the planned structure or development.
C. The City should establish a citizen's development standards
committee to review and propose amendments to the zoning
ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and Building Code to continue to
meet community standards for environmental quality.
d. New Residential Development:
Housing design shall reflect a proper relationship of structure to
the landscape and to existing structures.
2. Open space shall be designed to provide the greatest utility to
residents.
3. Developments shall include plans for open space such as
parks, walkways and bicycle paths. Where appropriate, horse
trails should be included.
4. Large setbacks and height limitations should be required to
create the appearance of open space and low density and to
protect views.
5 • Separation of pedestrian walkways from roads should be
encouraged. Safe access to local schools should be a factor.
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6. Cluster zoning should be considered as a means of increasing
the amount of open space available to the residents of a
development.
7. Extensive landscaping should be required with new
construction.
8. All efforts should be made to preserve the natural topography.
All aspects of a development such as layout, roads and siting of
structures should provide for the highest possible visual quality.
9. Adequate off-street parking should be provided.
10. All possible means should betaken by the City to encourage the
maintenance of existing housing and the rehabilitation of any
deterioration.
11. Codes should be flexible enough to incorporate technological
changes.
e. Commercial development:
1. Further commercial development should be very limited
and geared to the needs of the City's residents.
2. The possibility of combining community and social needs with
commercial development in such areas as Miraleste Plaza should
be studied.
3. Spot commercial zoning should be eliminated.
4. Height limitations and buffer zones with extensive landscaping
should be required for aesthetic reasons and to minimize the
impact of the development on the environment.
5. Restrictions on signs with respect to design, size, lighting, etc.
should be established.
6. Billboards should be prohibited.
f The City's Building Code should include requirements which will
ensure a high quality of construction. Safety measures, such as the
use of fire retardant roofing and paint, and energy saving measures,
such as insulation, should be included.
g- Hillside development:
1. A stringent hillside development ordinance should be adopted.
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2. Where development is to occur in hillside areas, it should have
a low profile with a minimum disruption of the natural
contours of the land.
h. Major emphasis should be placed on the protection of scenic vistas
and views from any encroachment. Criteria for a "partially obscured
view concept" should be developed and applied throughout the City.
i• Grading:
All future grading projects should be viewed as detrimental
and development should be designed to fit into existing
topography with an absolute minimum of grading.
2. The stair step housing pad concept is not acceptable.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the developer or his
agent shall submit to the City and inventory of all the natural
characteristics of the site (canyons, creeks, slopes, vegetation,
vistas, etc.) and their locations. The City should then determine
which features are worthy of preservation.
4. Developers should show in what ways physical plans have
mitigated the effect of development on the natural environment.
Three-dimensional models are one excellent method of doing
this.
j - Landscaping:
A committee should be established to develop a master plan for
the beautification and landscaping of all streets, parks and public
lands. Alternative methods of funding should be explored.
2. Plans for streets presently unlandscaped such, as Hawthorne
Boulevard should be developed.
3. The Master Plan should include types of trees, shrubs, and
flowers which do well with a minimum of maintenance.
4. The visual impact of the planting on the passerby and the
resident should be considered.
5. Extensive and early landscaping should be required of
developers.
6. Existing residential areas with landscaped entrances and other
features should be encouraged to maintain and upgrade, if
necessary, these fUt*a6.
7. All planting and landscaping plans should take into
consideration the need for erosion control or fire retardation
where relevant. In open areas such as parks or canyons, the
preservation of the natural wildlife should be a factor.
k. Underground utilities and sewers:
1. All new power lines and telephone lines should be
undergrounded and programs implemented to place existing
lines underground.
2. A committee should be established to study alternative methods
of financing the undergrounding of overhead lines in existing
residential areas. The City should take all reasonable steps to
facilitate undergrounding by homeowners.
3 • Sanitary sewers should be required in any new developments.
Programs for the phasing out of existing septic tanks should be
implemented in areas where septic tanks create a hazard or health
problem.
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HOUSING
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes should endeavor to preserve and
enhance the community's quality living environment; to maintain and
improve the visual character and physical quality of all existing
neighborhoods; and to encourage a modest amount of high quality
development of a carefully controlled variety of new housing to
adequately serve the needs of all present and future residents of the
community. The desirability of Rancho Palos Verdes as a place to
live will continue to result in a demand for quality.
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A. THERE IS A NEED TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY IDENTITY TO
DEVELOP A FEELING OF PERSONAL COMMITMENT, COMMUNITY
PRIDE, CONCERN - A SENSE OF BEING ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND
DISTINGUISH THE COMMUNITY FROM ANOTHER. IDEALLY, EACH
SUB -COMMUNITY OF THE CITY WOULD POSSESS ITS OWN
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS. RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND
ITS SUB -COMMUNITIES HAVE A COMMON AND DISTINCTIVE
TOPOGRAPHY AND A SENSE OF PLACE IN THE BEAUTIFUL
ROLLING HILLS, SHORELINE AND OCEAN VISTAS. -
I. ISSUE How should the community identity of Rancho Palos
Verdes be strengthened?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The overall identity of Rancho Palos Verdes should be consistent
with its ocean -oriented atmosphere, rolling hills, its serenity, and
its clean air.
b• The City should take advantage of its distinctive natural landmarks
insuring that they be preserved and specify areas where future
landmarks should exist to preserve community identity.
C. The City should take advantage of the dominant topographic forms
and existing road patterns to create a series of definable "sub-
communities."
d. Each sub -community should be encouraged to enhance its own
existing individual, distinct identity, related to the land forms,
within the semi -rural, single family oriented life style of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
e. Through appropriate use of open space and landmarks, a distinctive
entrance motif for each access street of Rancho Palos Verdes and
each sub -community should be created.
f. The City should develop guidelines covering all signs including sub -
community identity signs and including the type, style, size, color, and
placement of any signs. Use of signs should be restricted by ordinance.
9- Each sub -community should be encouraged to establish at least one
park designed for the use of the residents of the community and to
encourage community - pride, use and identity.
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h. The City should enhance the sub -community concept by
encouraging development of adjoining vacant land for various
density patterns that would respond to the individual geographical
conditions and would add interest and individuality to the
development while not creating a stark contrast with the existing
community.
i. Sub -communities should capitalize on the potential for hillside
development, areas of scenic vistas, changes in vegetation patterns,
varying wildlife habitats, to give each sub -community an identity of
its own while providing a variety of housing types.
Sub -community committees should take an active role in
maintaining a high quality of housing in their areas.
B. THE CITY SHOULD ENDEAVOR TO PRESERVE ITS OPEN
PASTORAL APPEARANCE AND BEAUTY THROUGH A
COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL HOUSING PLAN.
ISSUE: What type of residential community should be developed
in Rancho Palos Verdes?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should strive to preserve its semi -rural atmosphere.
b. The major orientation of residential development should be
towards a low-density community.
c. New residential development should only occur where adequate
public services and facilities exist.
d. New housing development should be prevented in areas subject to
hazards (e.g., flooding, slide areas, fault lines).
e. New housing starts shall be coordinated with other affected
jurisdictions including school districts.
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f. The City should explore the possibility of some mixture of
residential units and commercial in certain specified areas
where it has been determined that commercial use is needed.
g. Public access into residential areas should be designed to
limit non -local traffic.
h. There should be an equitable distribution of public services in
residential areas.
i. Approval of plans for new developments should give strong
consideration to the need to maximize open space.
J - Residential use of mobile homes should not be permitted.
II. ISSUE: How shall the City retain the present predominance of single-
family residences throughout the community while continuing
to provide for a variety of housing types, a diversity of
housing needs and properly develop open land?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. On the Land Use Plan, the major -undeveloped land areas that are
designated for residential use should be zoned for Planned
Community Development at the densities permitted.
b. Under Planned Community Development zoning, some variety of
housing types can be permitted and considered. Quality
developments of attached and detached single -.family homes,
including townhouses and 'clustered' housing, could be considered
by allowing "density -averaging" of units in direct relation with
designated "green area" for open space and parks. This would
assure that most of the new housing would be single-family.
c. To assist the City in monitoring progress toward the housing goals
and objectives of the General Plan, a Citizens' Housing
Commission should be established. This Commission should
establish an Information System to monitor housing development
and needs.
d. The City should make development guidelines, zoning - ordinances,
subdivision regulations, housing and building codes, strong enough
to bring about the high quality community it wants but also flexible
enough to respond to the special needs of different types of
development.
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e. The City should cooperate with the county, state and federal
agencies, monitoring all housing programs offered, and studying
their viability of implementation within Rancho Palos Verdes'
environment.
f. The City should work with other communities and the County
Housing Authority in developing viable housing programs to
serve low to moderate income families' needs.
g. An inventory of existing deed restrictions within the various
developments of the City should be made. An effort should be
made to incorporate the compatible features within the general
community residential development standards.
h. Guidelines should be established indicating minimum landscape
requirements for new residential developments.
j. A current inventory should be maintained of housing types (multi-
family, single-family, cluster housing and condominiums),
location, value, standards of construction, quality of maintenance,
density, mix, income levels of occupants, and undeveloped land
including applicable restrictions on use, slide area, topography,
deed restrictions. Utilizing the results of the inventory as a
foundation, a general housing plan should be designed to fit the
estimated future needs of the citizens.
k. Any new developments with new streets should provide adequate
right-of-way widths for possible future needs to provide for traffic
patterns necessary for future growth. Itersections at collector roads
and other major streets should consider using traffic circles as
calming mechanisms and avoid traffic lights
1 No canyons should be filled to permit additional housing to be built,
and homes on hillsides should fit into the natural terrain without
extensive land movement to create housing pads.
in. Guidelines should be developed for any housing where amenities,
such as storage, trash deposit, etc. are shared.
III. ISSUE: What action should the City take to ensure acceptable architectural
design, proper construction practices and housing maintenance?
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RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should establish neighborhood compatibility
guidelines for the Planning Department to approve the design
of any new structure or proposed modification to an existing
structure.
b. The height of any structure or planting should be strictly limited so
that it has a minimum visual impact on its surroundings, does not
interfere with views, and relates compatibly with neighboring
structures and land forms within its sub -community environment.
C. The guidelines and restrictions should ensure every citizen in
Rancho Palos Verdes, when building or buying a home, that his
neighbor will create an attractive structure.
d. Rancho Palos Verdes should encourage energy saving concepts and
construction economies while maintaining high quality development.
e. The City should try to control and prevent deterioration of
established residential areas through sub -community committees
keeping the City advised on any housing maintenance problems
that may develop.
f. The City should use sub -community committees to set up public
meetings at which suggestions for neighborhood improvements
will be solicited. This could include public improvements
(streets, side- walks, trees), code enforcement and new
ordinances for protection of neighborhood quality.
g• The City should encourage proper private maintenance by setting and
maintaining high standards of cleanliness and upkeep for sanitation
service, parks, streets and city facilities with emphasis on timely
action..
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Rancho Palos Verdes should develop, in appropriate priority sequence,
the necessary public facilities to meet the political, social, cultural, and
recreational needs of its citizens, either by -city government action,
contractual arrangement with other governmental agencies, or by
encouraging private profit or non-profit development.
The City will develop "facilities used by all" to give the most for the least
cost; and will encourage development of "facilities desired by many",
always with a concern for maintaining and enhancing the physical
environment, providing optimum efficiency in location, access (scope of
services sufficient) and allowance for expansion.
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A. THERE IS NEED FOR THE BUILDING OF A CIVIC CENTER
FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING THE CITY GOVERNMENT
AND AUXILIIARY SERVICES.
I. ISSUE: What offices and facilities should be included in a
civic center?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. There should be ample space for operations of all
departments of city government.
b. There should be representative "desks" or branch offices of
other governmental agencies supplying services the residents
of Rancho Palos Verdes have need of. social services such as
family counseling, health department, animal control, fire and
police protection liaison.
c. Meeting and conference rooms for the mayor and council,
all city departments, and civic and community groups
should be provided.
d. A study of the feasibility of combining it with a community
and cultural center at one site should be initiated.
IL ISSUE: What architectural plan should be developed for future
City buildings?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES
When and if .new buildings are constructed, they should all be of
the same type of architecture, and they should exhibit the
following:
a. They should have a "theme" in their plan.
b. The theme should be reflective of California generally, and
the Peninsula specifically, (Example: Spanish, ranch,
contemporary)
III. ISSUE: Where should a civic center be located?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a• Acquisition of a site as centrally located as possible is desirable.
b. It should be on major arterial roadways
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C. It should be on a site large enough to provide ample parking
with a green belt area around it.
d. Current pursuit of the purchase of federal and/or school
district lands should be continued, since they meet the above
recommendations, and would be acquired at the least cost.
B. COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTERS SHOULD BE
PLANNED FOR RANCHO PALOS VERDES BECAUSE THE
EXTREMELY HIGH LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL AND
CULTURAL ASPIRATIONS ON THE PENINSULA REQUIRE
PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES.
ISSUE: What should community centers include?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Facilities for indoor cultural and recreational needs of all age
groups should be included.
b. A large auditorium, seating capacity from 300 to 500, suitable
acoustically for musical, as well as dramatic performances and
lectures should be included.
C. A child care center should be included (see Social and
Community section).
d. Information and Volunteer Community Affairs Center should
be included (see Social and Community section).
e. Consideration should be given to developing a community
center with the civic center, especially in case a large site
such as the Nike base and/or Fort Mac Arthur rifle range
proves to be obtainable.
II. ISSUE: What manner of financing should the City consider for
community centers?
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RECOMMENDED POLICIES
a. Many alternatives should be considered:
1. Encourage private or community non-profit
development by making available information and
giving assistance through expertise and publicity; and
through tax incentives.
2. Work to finance intergovernmentally through
cooperation with other Peninsula cities.
3. Directly publicly finance the project from capital funds
or bonds.
C. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF IT
CITIZENS, THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SHQULD
CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN CLOSE WORKING LIASON WITH THE
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE
PALOS VERDES LIBRARY DISTRICT AND ALL OTHER
EDUCATIONALLY ORIENTED CIVIC GROUPS, SUCH AS THE
OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
I. ISSUE: Should library branches be developed for sections of
Rancho Palos Verdes?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
Since libraries are used by all school children and by adults in all
communities in the City, the City should work with the library
district in developing guidelines for providing branch services in
areas where studies indicate needs for:
a. Branch buildings or
b. Branch bookmobiles
II. ISSUE: What role should the City play in the development of a
museum, which would house information and artifacts
relating to flora, fauna, and geology of the Peninsula?
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RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
In its role of supervising the use of the land in Rancho Palos Verdes
for obtaining the best land use, it follows that to insure this, the City
should play a role in educating the public on the nature of the land-.
Therefore, the City can and should encourage such a museum
through any of the following ways:
a. Obtain a site and build such a museum, if the public
approves.
b' Encourage Los Angeles County or other large
metropolitan agency to create such a facility
c. Encourage private citizens in their endeavors to create such a
facility.
d. Work with the school board or library board in creating
such a facility.
e. Use proper management to retain and preserve areas in the
city as natural living museums, i.e. Canyons, tide pools, etc.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes shall endeavor to provide, develop, and
maintain parks and recreational programs of various types to provide a
variety of activities for persons of all age groups and in all areas of the
community.
As part of its recreational policy, the City shall play a leading role in an effort
to establish a peninsula -wide Parks and Recreation District to remove
arbitrary boundaries which tend to disunite communities of common
recreational interests.
Early attention shall be given to the acquisition of lands (federal, school
district, others) which will be lost for public use if the City fails to acquire
them for recreational and other uses. These lands may ultimately be the
keys to meeting the goals of this report.
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A. A SIGNIFICANT ASPECT OF RECREATION IN OUR
COMMUNITY IS THE OPEN SPACE WHICH REMAINS WITHIN
THE CITY. WHETHER USED FOR FREE CREATIVE PLAY AND
LEARNING EXPERIENCES BY OUR CHILDREN OR FOR ITS
AESTHETIC BEAUTY, AS MUCH LAND AS POSSIBLE SHOULD
BE KEPT FREE FROM EARTH MOVING OR BUILDING.
I. ISSUE: How can open space provide a significant portion of
the recreational program of the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should undertake to acquire undeveloped lots or
parcels within tracts or developed neighborhoods. These lots
should be used for local play areas to be developed at the option
of local neighborhood groups.
b. The City should attempt to acquire as much open space as
practicable:
I. Unused school sites
2. Surplus federal lands
3. Land in the slide area
4. Parcels of coastal lands
5 • County lands.
6. Parcels in new developments. (Quimby)
C. The City should provide access and use of by citizens of
small plots of open space lands for use as small
horticultural projects and gardens
d. Agriculture should be preserved as a significant aspect of the
City's open space plan, in part for the scenic recreational
beauty afforded by this type of land use.
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B. THERE ARE PRESENT AND GROWING NEEDS WITHIN OUR
COMMUNITY FOR THE EXPANSION OF CENTERS OF CULTURAL
AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THERE
IS A NEED FOR PLACES FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUTH GROUPS,
AS WELL AS ADULTS, TO GATHER FOR MEETINGS, EDUCATION,
MUSIC, DANCE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, ETC. BEYOND THOSE
PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR LIBRARY. THE
SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL, LIBRARY, AND SUCH
OTHER GROUPS AS COMMUNITY ARTS, AYSO, PEP, PENINSULA
SYMPHONY, ETC., HAVE MANY LIMITATIONS CREATED BY
GEOGRAPHY, SPACE, OR TIME AVAILABILITY. THE CITY
SHOULD ACTIVELY SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THESE
GROUPS, AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN CREATING NEW
PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES TO MEET THE CULTURAL NEEDS
OF ITS CITIZENS.
ISSUE: How should the City of Rancho Palos Verdes play a leading role
in the development of centers for cultural and community
activities throughout the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should support increased use of school facilities
under Civic Center Act by:
Sponsoring after-school program for children.
2• Help make school grounds and portion of school facilities
available.
3. Provide meeting facilities and sponsor cultural
programs for adults.
b. The City should support the development of cooperative
programs with the library district.
c• The City should support the establishment of one or more
youth centers.)
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C. THE COMMUNITY HAS A NEED FOR A NUMBER OF MAJOR
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WHICH WILL REQUIRE A
SUBSTANTIAL OUTLAY OF CAPITAL FOR LAND
ACQUISITION, FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT, AND
MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS.
ISSUE: How should the City approach the development of a
system of public parks, ocean front facilities, and athletic
facilities?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should seek to acquire between 5 and 10 park sites
throughout the City over the next 10 years.
b. The City should acquire all public lands which may become
available, thereby preventing them from being used eventually as
development sites.
C. The City should acquire school sites if such sites are sold off by
the school district.
d. The City should seek to influence the development of Friendship
and Shoreline Parks since they are within the city limits. The City
should establish use, access, parking, and aesthetic requirements.
e. The City should establish aesthetic and access requirements for
Abalone Cove beach. Standards should include minimal parking
at the beach to discourage destructive excessive usage. However,
pedestrian access should be permitted.
f. The City should acquire all surplus Federal Lands in -the City.
Usage of these lands should be encouraged by:
1. Development, use, and maintenance by the City of
buildings and land for public purposes.
2. Space provided to public non-profit organizations.
9- The City should develop 2 or 3 sites as major athletic field
complexes. These sites should be developed to be compatible
with needs for local recreation programs. The site should provide
outlets for:
1. Local organized youth programs.
2. Teen centers.
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3. Playgrounds.
4. Open areas for free usage.
h. Planning and development should make maximum utilization
of resources and talents of community organization and local
citizens.
i. The City should develop these sites to require minimum
maintenance.
J The City should provide access, parking, landscaping,
sanitation, and utilities to minimize nuisance value and assure
that parks will be an asset and not a liability.
k• The City should provide public tennis courts in diverse
locations. An alternative might be to assist the school district
in building tennis courts at elementary school sites. These
courts could also be equipped for such activities as volleyball
and basketball.
1. Space should be provided for outdoor exhibits, carnivals, fairs,
festivals, or other assemblages of people.
m. The City should assure the availability of play- ground facilities
in various locations around the City. Playgrounds should be
within easy access to all families. In areas where school sites and
parks are a distance away, the City should acquire small parcels
of land and establish local playgrounds.
n. Picnic areas should be provided at a number of locations around
the City.
o. Considerations should be given to acquisition of the slide area for
use as a campsite for overnight outings by groups such as the
Scouts.
p. Actions should be taken to reacquire access to the
waterfront, which has been blocked along the entire length
of the coastline by a fence.
q• A system of small pocket parks should be developed primarily for
use by small children. Consideration should be given to creating
cul-de-sacs in conjunction with pocket parks by closing through
streets. This would provide an added safety margin.
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r Traffic access to Palos Verdes Park should be improved, with
a view toward creating a greater safety margin. The open
land adjacent to it should be used to expand the park and
improve the parking.
II. ISSUE: What privately operated recreational facilities should the
City encourage?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should support the development of private
commercially operated tennis, swimming, and golf clubs within
the City.
1. Encourage membership priority to citizens of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
2. Require green belts or other separation from residential
areas to minimize nuisance value and enhance aesthetic
appeal.
b. The City should support and encourage the expansion and
development of commercial recreation facilities in areas that
do not interfere with residential developments, such as:
1. Amusement parks.
2. Skating rink.
3. Bowling alleys.
4. Stables.
Since Marineland is an on-going recreational business in the
City, the City should take all reason- able steps, consistent with
its overall plan, to insure that this business is a success.
c. The City should establish building, parking, and access criteria
which meet recreation and business requirements while
conforming with the environmental and aesthetic desires of the
community.
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D. THE CITY SHOULD IDENTIFY, MARK, PRESERVE, AND
PROTECT LOCAL SITES OF NATURAL, GEOLOGICAL,
ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND HISTORICAL, OR AESTHETIC
MERIT.
I ISSUE: How should the City provide easy access to unique
natural, geological, archaeological, and historical sites, a
wide variety of which exist within the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should protect these sites and provide suitable access
for people to view and enjoy them. Descriptive markers,
benches, and receptacles for litter should be provided.
b. The City should institute special zoning measures for these
areas.
C. The City should be given first right of purchase to preserve
these sites.
d. Unique sites of geologic value (i.e. site off Forrestal Drive)
should be set aside for use by students of schools and
colleges.
E. THE CITY SHOULD PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATE
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF TRAILS AND PATHS.
ISSUE: How should the City improve citizen mobility and
recreation options through the development of a system
of trails and paths.
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should acquire easement for:
1. Foot and bicycle pathways linking neighborhoods with
shopping areas, schools, and recreational sites.
2. Bicycle paths for purely recreational use (along
coastline).
Hiking trails or paths along the south shore providing
3' access to the coast and for sport in areas where the
terrain is rugged.
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4. Horse trails (linking recreational areas and the trails of
our sister cities).
5. Additional access should be provided for fishing
along the coast.
b. To the maximum extent possible, trails and paths should link
recreation areas. Such a linkage with bicycle, horse, and footpaths
can provide great leverage and versatility and effectiveness of
these recreation areas. Care should be taken in the acquisition of
easement for linking trails and paths to minimize uncomfortably
steep grades, where such grades would detract from usage.
c. Easements should be acquired at the top of the bluff along the
entire coastline (except where this land is already in residential use)
to provide for a system of trails, viewpoints, and access areas to the
water. Consideration should be given to bordering this easement on
the inland side with a street for easy access from Palos Verdes
Drive South.
d. Consideration should be given to the development of a public or
private equestrian center within the City. Miraleste's and
Georgette Canyon, already in heavy equestrian use, may present
a unique opportunity for such a facility.
F. THE CITY SHOULD PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS
CITIZENS.
I. ISSUE: What programs should the City support for recreational
activities at parks, schools, and other sites within the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should sponsor after-school recreation programs at all
public school sites within the City
b. The City should continue to sponsor recreation programs at
Palos Verdes Park. The City should also establish organized
recreation programs at
least two other locations within the City which will provide a
distribution of this service to all areas.
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C. The City should support and promote local, public non-profit
youth recreation and cultural activities which provide outlets
for citizens on a non- discriminatory basis.
d. Where programs require fees for support of programs,
differential fees should be assessed favoring residents of this
City.
G. THE CITY SHOULD STUDY ALL THE POSSIBLE METHODS OF
FUNDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND DETERMINE THE
BEST METHODS.
I. ISSUE: How should the City seek to fund recreational facilities?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should require builders and developers to provide lands or
funds for the acquisition of lands.
b. The City should apply -to county, state, and federal agencies for
funds or sharing funds to acquire lands.
c. The City should encourage landholders to contribute lands to the
extent possible.
d. The City should encourage developers and landholders to
preserve land as open space and further to opt for usage or
development that comes closest to recreational or open space
usage to the maximum extent. I.E., it should be a city policy that
when alternatives exist, that which approaches a recreational use
would be given preference.
e. The City should consider a bonded indebtedness for financing
acquisition of lands.
£ The City should apply the Environmental Excise Tax to the
development of park and recreation facilities and programs.
g. The City should encourage the appropriate expansion of the
Marineland area as a major commercial/ amusement/ recreational/
cultural area.
h. The City should work through the state, federal government in
support of legislation resulting in governmental acquisition of
all coastal land.
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Additional revenue from expansion of the Marineland area,
lease/franchise recreation facilities and revenue from recreation
facilities should be applied to maintain the recreation facilities and
programs.
The City should charge fees for use of recreation facilities
where practical, appropriate and fair.
k. The city should encourage local citizens groups to participate in
the planning, development, and maintenance of recreation
facilities to the maxi- mum extent possible.
1 The city should encourage diversity of uses to meet the
diversity of interests and finance the operations with fees from
those who use the facilities so as to avoid the indirect subsidy of
special groups.
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TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
The City should seek to provide a safe and efficient transportation
system. Emphasis should be placed on the creation of a non -vehicular
network to increase the mobility of the residents. All parts of the
circulation system should be made visually attractive.
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I. ISSUE: What measures should be taken to improve traffic flow and
street safety?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a• Additional main streets or widening of main streets is not
desirable. Development should be controlled so that the existing
circulation system will be adequate.
b• Improved traffic flow on Hawthorne Boulevard can be achieved
by phased traffic signals and with cooperation with Rolling Hills
Estates.
c• The City should exert all possible efforts to resolve the safety
problem on Hawthorne Boulevard between Silver Spur and Torrance.
d. Traffic flow will be improved if future developments do not have
direct access to arteries. Problems such as that created by the access
to Los Verdes Park from Hawthorne should be avoided. Service
roads should be part of any future development.
e• Access to and from future residential areas should be from one artery
only to eliminate through -traffic on residential streets (e.g., if open
land around the south and west sides of the Los Verdes Golf Course
is to be developed, a new access road from Hawthorne Boulevard
should be built).
f. Existing cul-de-sacs and barriers which prevent through traffic should
be maintained. The creation of additional barriers to eliminate through
traffic or to discourage speeding should be studied.
9- The City should provide crossing guards at schools where a traffic
hazard exists.
h. Sub -community committees should bring local safety problems to
the City's attention and participate in developing solutions.
II. ISSUE: What policies should be adopted in developing a bicycle path
and walkway network?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. A network should be developed to connect different neighborhoods
with one another and with recreational areas and other, points of
interest.
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b. Canyons should be used and easements acquired to achieve
this purpose.
C. The integration of the City's network with existing or planned
walkways or bicycle paths elsewhere should be a major
consideration in developing the plan for the network.
d. Pedestrian access for children to schools should be a prime
objective (e.g., in Golden Cove area between Avenida Altissima
and Via Borica).
e. Existing streets may offer space for such paths but separation of
paths from vehicular traffic is desirable where practical.
f. New developments should include bicycle paths and walkways
as part of the subdivision plan.
III. ISSUE: What policies should be adopted with respect to Public
Transportation?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes should, together with the other
Peninsula cities, undertake a feasibility study of public
transportation needs on the Peninsula and the methods and costs
of meeting those needs.
b. The City should work with the SCRTD and with neighboring
communities to improve transportation between the Peninsula and
the larger community.
C. The City should work with the SCRTD and with neighboring
communities to study the feasibility of establishing a Park -and -
Ride facility in the area.
IV. ISSUE: What steps can be taken with respect to streets and traffic
which will improve the environment?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. All streets should be landscaped and planted to maintain the semi -
rural character of the City.
b. Scenic turnouts should be provided where views are prominent to
reduce the traffic hazards as well as for the satisfaction of the public.
C. The parking problem along the coast should be studied taking into
consideration access, present traffic congestion, disturbance to
residents, and protectifftpf6the environment. Parking meters should
be considered.
d. Road access to the shoreline should be within walking distance of
the bluffs but not on the bluffs. Access for emergency vehicle only
should be provided.
e. Adequate off-street parking should be required as part of the
plans of any proposed development.
f Parking requirements should be established for recreational
vehicles.
9- Motorcycles should not be permitted on bicycle paths or walkways
or in fire -hazard areas.
V. ISSUE: What should the City's policy be toward private roads?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
The respective responsibilities of the City and of the residents in those
areas with private roads should be studied.
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SCENIC HIGHWAYS
The 14 -mile coastline of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is graced with vistas
which can only be compared with those found along the Mediterranean
Sea. It is also endowed with unique tide pool areas, coves with beautiful
surf action, and resurgent kelp beds --all of which have led to its being
declared a marine preserve area. It is the responsibility of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes to act as steward of this magnificent creation, to
enhance the natural beauty and resources, to preserve those resources for
the public benefit, and to provide and maintain access for public
enjoyment, while not promoting additional traffic into Rancho Palos
Verdes.
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A. THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SHALL PREPARE A
SCENIC ROUTE PROGRAM (SEE DEFINITIONS IN APPENDIX),
DESIGNED AND CONTROLLED ONLY BY THE CITY, TO
PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE SCENIC RESOURCES.
THIS PROGRAM SHOULD MEET ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS
APPLYING TO THE STATE SCENIC HIGHWAY PROGRAM.
ISSUE: Under what conditions should Rancho Palos Verdes
participate with the State and/or County in the
development of scenic highways/routes/corridors?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The State Scenic Highway Plan currently is not beneficially
applicable to Rancho Palos Verdes. Federal, State or County
Funds are not avail- able with one possible exception. The
Federal Highway Beautification Program Fund #701 may
offer financial assistance for the study of potential scenic
purposes.
b. Rancho Palos Verdes should discourage activities which might
lead to the dedication of State or County scenic highways or
routes within the City boundaries.
c. Rancho Palos Verdes' policy should remain silent with regard
to the dedication of scenic highways or routes in adjacent
communities.
II. ISSUE: What type of scenic route program should the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes provide to preserve and protect
scenic resources?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes should systematically
establish an exhaustive inventory of its scenic resources, both
existing and potential, in order to protect, to gain access to,
and/or usage areas so identified -for the public benefit.
Maximum citizen participation should be used in identifying
these areas.
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b. City ordinances should be enacted to support this program to
provide broad and flexible powers containing unique
characteristics:
Apply to all zonings, because any specific scenic
corridor could contain lands zoned differently.
2. Allow for diversity of scenic resources and the varied
means necessary to protect them, considering that which
might be appropriate at one site could be rejected at a
different site.
3. Provide the means for the City to establish scenic routes
and scenic corridors and to exercise the land use
controls essential to achieve the objectives of the
program.
C. The cost effectiveness of inaction as well as action should be
considered in all deliberations about the City's Scenic Route
Program.
III. ISSUE: How can public access be provided to the natural
beauty of Rancho Palos Verdes at the same time that
this resource is preserved and enhanced?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The Rancho Palos Verdes scenic route program should be
designed to encourage the preservation and enhancement of
the local natural beauty. Specifically, this program should
be used to highlight specific spots or zones of general
interest with -the intent of attracting the bulk of public
excursion traffic to controlled locations.
b. The controlled locations, such as roadside viewpoints, should
include parking areas, rest rooms, public safety measures,
identification of the local characteristics of interest, and local
special access routes.
C. Local special access routes should be established as part of
the overall scenic route system. These should include
footpaths, bike paths, and bridle paths. By such means,
access should be provided to otherwise inaccessible or
potentially hazardous points of interest such as tide pools,
geological formation, and indigenous vegetation. (See
Recreation)
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d. Controlled locations should be selected to avoid incursion into
the normal zones of activity of local residents, and they should
be landscaped to enhance the local beauty.
e. While the City should not join, engage in cooperation with or
encourage any group, organization or body, whose aim is to
increase traffic, it should not discriminate against anyone
seeking access to, or enjoyment of any publicly accessible
views within or from the City.
DEFINITIONS
The Scenic Highway
The function of a scenic highway is to provide for visual enjoyment
of natural or man-made environments by the motoring public,
cyclists, or pedestrians. The scenic corridor through which the
roadway passes may contain unique natural or man-made features,
flora and fauna, geological formations, recreational, historical or
cultural sites affording pleasure or instruction to the viewer.
The Scenic Route or Scenic Road
The scenic route is identical to the Scenic Highway except that the
roadway is a city or county road, and not part of the numbered State
Highway System.
The Scenic Corridor
The scenic corridor is the visible land area, adjacent to the scenic
highway right of way, which requires protective measures to ensure
the perpetuation, preservation, or enhancement of the scenic
attractions.
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SAFETY
It is the goal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide for the
maximum protection of life and property from both natural and man-made
hazards within the community through the development of an acceptable
general plan and the effective implementation of programs. These programs
include law enforcement, fire protection, animal control, traffic control,
geologic hazard evaluation and regulation, and emergency preparedness.
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A. IT SHALL BE THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM
PROTECTION OF LIFE, PROPERTY, AND THE MAINTENANCE
OF PUBLIC ORDER THROUGH EFFECTIVE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE PROTECTION POGRAMS.
I. ISSUE: What goals, organizational structure, and policies
shall be developed to meet the community's law
enforcement requirements?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a• The community's law enforcement program and policies
should be achieved in accordance with the following
standards and considerations:
Promote an attitude of professional law enforcement as a
part of a cooperative community effort, rather than as
property protectors outside of the community interests.
2. The law enforcement administration shall maintain a
continuing contact with the community in order to evaluate
views, attitudes, and desires so that the proper priorities
and considerations shall be reflected in the law
enforcement program and policies.
b. Thorough consideration should be given to the various forms
of law enforcement organizational structures available to the
community. Such structures include:
1. Contract directly with the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department.
2. Contract with an existing law enforcement agency
from a neighboring city.
3. Joint Powers agreement with other cities.
4. Area -wide law enforcement.
5. City law enforcement agency.
6 • City law enforcement agency and provide contract
services to other communities.
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C. The City should be directly responsible to the
community for the provision of the necessary law
enforcement services:
1 Such services should include the optimum required
protection of life, property, and maintenance of public
order.
2 Additional services and protection should be taken into
consideration based upon the community's interests and
requirements consistent with budgetary constraints.
d. The law enforcement organization should recognize and
utilize sound management concepts in applying resources in
order to achieve the stated goals. Operations and
performance shall be evaluated by the City.
e. The law enforcement program should include methods of
utilizing and encouraging community participation. Such
participation may include:
1. Community crime prevention programs.
2. Programs for maintaining a positive relation- ship between
the law enforcement organization and the community.
3. Methods for the participation of the community in law
enforcement policy determinations;
4. Possible direct community participation through
auxiliary organizations;
5. The development of a reserve law enforcement
organization under proper administration and training
supervision.
II. ISSUE: What policies and organization should be adopted to
deal with the safe, convenient, and economical
transportation of persons and goods within the city?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. A study should be conducted of traffic and related matters,
including the effect of laws and regulations relating to traffic
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b. The City should establish authority and control over the
location, installation and maintenance of all signs, signals,
pavement markings, speed zones, and other traffic parking
control devices.
C. The City should ensure the adequate lighting of all public
property including streets.
d. Organizational consideration should be given to the various
alternatives available. Such alternatives include:
1. City department;
2. Contracting with Los Angeles County.
3. Contracting with other cities.
Ill. ISSUE: What goals, organizational structure, and policies shall be
developed to meet the community's fire protection
requirements?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The community's fire protection program and policies shall
be achieved in accordance with the following standards and
considerations
1. Promote an attitude of professional fire protection and
as a part of a cooperative community effort, which shall
include a balanced concern for fire protection, cost, and
community interests.
2. The fire protection administration should maintain a
continuing contact with the community in order to
disseminate proper fire protection information, develop
long-range planning for protections, and maintain proper
priorities and considerations in the fire protection program
and its policies.
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Thorough consideration should be given to the various
forms of fire protection organization structures available to
the community. Such structures include:
1. Los Angeles County Fire Protection District.
2. Contract with another city.
3. Area -wide fire protection district.
4. City fire protection.
5. City fire protection agency and provide contract services
to other communities.
The City should be directly responsible to the community
for the provision of the necessary fire protection services:
I. Such services should include the optimum required
protection of life, property, and maintenance of public
order.
2. Adequate protection should include the maintenance of
proper water pressure, as well as the proper
geographical location of fire stations, hydrants, call
boxes, fire and access roads, and other fire prevention
requirements;
3. Adequately trained personnel should be available to
provide, not only the normal fire protection, but also the
following:
(a) Rescue and paramedic services.
(b) Fire prevention training, consultation, and
enforcement.
(c) Fire prevention construction guidelines and
existing structural rehabilitation.
(d) Regional communication and coordination.
(e) Fire Auxiliary
The fire protection organization should recognize and utilize
sound management concepts in applying resources in order to
achieve the stated goals. Operations and performance should be
evaluated by the it's designated agents.
e. The fire protection program should include methods of utilizing
and encouraging community participation:
The application of appropriate resources to fire
protection;
2. Proper individual fire protection systems and methods
should be required and encouraged.
3. Cooperation with the fire insurance underwriters
should be facilitated.
4. The development of a reserve fire protection under proper
administration and training supervision.
f. The fire protection program should include the following
specific elements:
I. Develop stringent site criteria for construction in areas
with fire problems, and prohibit construction if these
criteria are not met.
2. Develop effective codes or ordinances pertaining to the fire
hazard, particularly in brush fire hazard areas.
3. Require all new development and selected existing
development to comply with the fire codes and standards.
4. Before the approval of any new development, the
approval of the local fire authority should be obtained
regarding the accessibility for fire equipment, as well as
the approval of building design and materials, building
locations and house number system.
5. Promote the expansion of public education programs
pertaining to the fire hazard.
6. Support the development of new technology in the
prevention and suppression of fires.
7. Close the city to open fires and smoking during high fire
hazard seasons.
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IV. ISSUE: What is the most effective, efficient, and humane
method of providing the community's requirements for
domestic and wild animal control?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The animal control program and policies should be achieved
in accordance with the following standards and
considerations:
1. The City should regulate the activities, types, kinds, and
numbers of animals as they relate to the safety of persons
and property and should balance both the interests of
animal owners and persons whose welfare may be
affected by maintaining animals (domestic or wild)
within the city limits.
2. In determining the appropriate animal regulations, due
consideration should be given to the rights of
individuals, densities of population within the various
areas of the community, and the requirement for
property, health and sanitary control;
3. Animal regulation activities should be conducted in
liaison with other city departments affected thereby.
b. Consideration should be given to alternative controls and
methods of enforcement. Such alternatives include:
Existing Los Angeles County agencies.
2. Private companies, or sector of the community;
3. Establish a City agency.
B. THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SHOULD DEVELOP
AND ENFORCE HEALTH AND SANITATION, EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS, AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAMS'TO ENSURE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND
SAFETY OF ALL CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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I. ISSUE: What goals, organizational structure, and policies shall
be developed to meet the community's health and
sanitation requirements?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The Community's health and sanitation program and
policies should be achieved in accordance with the
following standards and considerations:
1. It should be the City's responsibility to insure that the
necessary services are provided in order to deal
appropriately with public health and sanitation
problems;
2. Adequate medical care, personnel, and facilities are a
requirement of any community. To the extent that existing
facilities are not available or are inadequate, the community
should consider the development of emergency treatment,
paramedic teams, and transportation.
3. State, county, and federal safety, health, and sanitation
laws should be vigorously enforced.
b. Thorough consideration should be given to the development
and maintenance of liaison with other local, state, and federal
agencies. Such consideration should include:
1. Being an integral part of an overall area plan.
2. Keeping abreast of developments and joining with
appropriate organizations within the field.
3. All new development, building, residences, or
facilities must be subject to the regulations for health
and sanitation adopted by the community.
II. ISSUE: What goals, organization structure, and policies should
be developed to meet the community's emergency and
disaster requirements?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The community's disaster and emergency situation program and
policies should be achieved in accordance with the following
standards and considerations:
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Provide the maximum degree of safety and protection
from riots, war, nuclear attack, epidemic, fire, injured or
lost persons, or other emergency problems involving the
community.
2. Contingency plans and preparations should be developed
which provide for the allocation of available personnel
and resources in the event of such major catastrophes.
3. A plan should be adopted for the maximum protection of
the community in the event of such major catastrophes,
4. A provision should be made for an effective emergency
stand-by communication system so that the community's
resources may be mobilized in the event of such emergency
situations.
b. Thorough consideration should be given development and
maintenance of liaison with other local, state, and federal disaster
agencies. Such consideration should include:
1. Being an integral part of an overall area plan.
2. Keeping abreast of developments and joining with
appropriate organizations within the field.
3. Providing emergency equipment, supplies, and material
for use in the event of a major catastrophe within, or to
neighboring communities.
C. IT SHOULD BE THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CITY TO STRIVE
TOWARD THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY,
AND THE REDUCTION OF ADVERSE ECONOMIC,
ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS RESULTING
FROM ANY GEOLOGIC ACTIVITY.
ISSUE. What policies should be developed to meet the
community's requirement for the protection from
flooding and earth movement?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES
a. The City should develop proper codes, which implement
the community's concern for these problems.
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b. The City should secure advice as to what protective
measures are necessary with respect to dangers identified.
All new development, building, residences, additions, or
C. facilities should be subject to the ordinances adopted by the
City.
d. Developments which threaten to disturb or alter natural
drainage, flood plain areas, ground water supplies, coastline
areas, or other natural features should not be permitted.
e. Cutting and filling in order to facilitate development should
generally not be permitted and especially without adequate
engineering geologic study by a licensed engineering
geologist, which contains a risk analysis which assesses the
probabilities of failure.
f. Restriction of development within known geologic hazard
areas.
g An inventory of known or suspected hazardous, geologic or
soils conditions are to be identified on hazard maps as
zones which require:
1. Detailed studies by qualified experts in advance of
planning and development.
2. Submission of these findings, along with measures on
how to protect against hazardous conditions.
II. ISSUE: What should the City do to minimize the risk of a
disaster due to earthquake?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should provide for a detailed expert study which
sets forth:
1. A thorough development of the geologic condition
including:
(a) General distribution of earth materials;
Regional fault patterns, age, and
(b) mechanics;
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(c) Identification of potential earthquake caused
hazards, such as landslides.
(d) Geohydrologic environment;
(e) Dynamic characteristics of various soils and earth
material classification to seismic activity.
2. Seismic hazard maps.
3. A means for performing a seismic impact analysis based
upon the hazard potential and the risk of failure for:
(a) Various types of private buildings;
(b) Critical public buildings and;
(c) Critical public works or utilities.
b. The City should prepare, adopt, and implement a building
code which contains design and construction considerations
based upon risk and the earthquake hazard as set forth in the
seismic safety element.
C. The City should develop an emergency preparedness, response
and recovery plan which includes inter- jurisdictional
coordination.
d. The City should develop greater public awareness and
understanding of potential seismic risk through community
programs and advocating improved seismic safety programs
for schools.
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NOISE
and the
RPV
Living Environment
It shall be the goal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, through proper
land use planning and regulations, to provide for a serene residential
community with a minimum of restriction on citizen activity.
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A. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES TO DEVELOP A NOISE ABATEMENT AND
PROTECTION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROTECT THE
HEARTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH
ELIMINATING UNACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS IN NOISE
SENSITIVE AREAS AND PREVENTING THE INTRUSION OF
NOISE INTO EXISTING QUIET AREAS.
ISSUE: What goals, organizational structure and policies
shall be developed in order to ensure a serene
residential community?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should develop and adopt an enforceable
ordinance to control noise levels within the community.
The ordinance should contain a concise policy statement,
easily understood by the citizens.
b. The noise ordinance should be integrated with other city
ordinances, such as building codes and zoning. Compatible
land use criteria shall be a major factor in the ordinance
integration.
C. The ordinance should contain specific noise standards
consistent with health and quality of life goals and employ
effective techniques of noise abatement, as well as a
standardized procedure for measuring noise levels. Those
specific noise levels not permitted in the City shall be clearly
set forth.
d. The City should establish a Community Task Force and
Appeals Board to assist in the setting of noise standards and to
review cases of citizen complaints.
e• Areas contiguous to major arterial traffic corridors should be
buffered through the use of appropriate controls.
f In conjunction with development of the ordinance, a noise
study should be conducted which will categorize and describe
the major noise sources within the community, e.g.
motorcycles, amplifying systems, airplanes, etc.
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g. The City should provide for an educational program to
inform the public as to why and what the City
government is doing to combat the noise problem, and
to promote increased public awareness concerning the
effects of noise.
h. The City should encourage the use of noise abatement
measures, which will also enhance the aesthetic qualities
of the environment.
The City should coordinate with other local governments
in standardizing the noise ordinances so as to prevent
unwanted noise intrusion.
It should be the policy of the City to protect areas that are
presently quiet from future noise impact.
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SOCIAL, CULTURAL
AND
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes needs comprehensive programs to
involve the citizens of the community in meeting the social service,
cultural, human, recreational, and advanced educational requirements of
the community. The citizens care what is happening, and want to be able
to influence the future direction of their sub- communities, and the City
as a whole.
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A. THERE IS A NEED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS
TO ATTACK THE SENSE OF ISOLATION AND POWERLESSNESS
FELT BY MANY INDIVIDUALS AND TO SUBSTITUTE FOR IT A
SENSE OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ACTION.
I. ISSUE: What programs, services and facilities should be
provided?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should be broken down into meaningful geographic
groupings and sub -community committees should be established
to work with the citizens, the City staff, and the Council.
b. Once these areas are identified, they should be made to feel like a
community by tying the developments together through walkways
from one development to another, neighborhood communication
centers, coffee house "rap session" type facilities and neighborhood
recreation facilities.
c• In addition to enhancing mobility within the neighborhood, mobility
within the City, the Peninsula, the South Bay, and the Los Angeles
Basin needs to be improved. Dependence solely upon the private
automobile is not satisfactory.
d• A comprehensive statement of transportation needs is included in
the Circulation Element.
e. Citizens and their skills should be utilized to the maximum
extent possible in civic action groups.
f All age groups and minority groups within the City and the
neighborhoods should be represented on the sub -community
committees and other civic action groups. At the same time,
there should be no programs developed that will isolate any
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g. The needs and desires of every citizen, neighborhood,
minority group, and age group should be heard and
respected by all members of the community and in
particular the leadership of the City.
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g• Special attention should be given those who are isolated
because they need help, such as the elderly, the
alcoholic, the shut in and the teenager.
h. There should be an annual citywide event.
i The use of town meetings and forums should be
encouraged within the neighborhoods and the City to
address local, regional, state and national issues through
such means as lectures and research and study groups
J Efforts should be made to provide job opportunities for
youth within the City.
k. Efforts should be made to encourage older citizens to
remain in the community by providing meaningful
opportunities for them in such fields as recreation and
social services, and work actively for those who desire it.
1. A community center and/or satellite centers should be
developed.
in. A centralized civic information bureau should be developed
to serve as a focal point for communicating what is going
on to the citizens
n• The news media should be encouraged to carry
community issues.
o. The City should encourage the activities of such
organizations as the Coordinating Council, Welcome
Wagon, and Switchboard.
B. THE RESIDENTS OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DESIRE
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS FOR RECREATION, SOCIAL
SERVICE, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATION ENRICHMENT.
I. ISSUE: What programs, services, and facilities should be
provided to meet the recreational needs of individuals
and families?
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RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Specific recreation needs are addressed as part of that element
therefore the social aspects of this issue only have been
addressed here. The needs of the people individually and in
groups can only be met by developing long-range programs
that have carefully assessed and addressed recreation needs in
their full meaning --all ways of refreshing the mind and body
through non -work related activity.
II. ISSUE: What programs, services, and facilities should be
provided to meet the social service needs of
individuals and families?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Rancho Palos Verdes has a need for using the social services
provided by private and other public agencies. Ways should be
found to match the needs of the community with the services.
b. The first step towards meeting such a need could be through a
City staff coordinator with volunteer assistance to identify the
needs of the community and the services that are available --a
Social Service Commission.
C. Through such an agency, the community could be kept
informed about what services are available and needs for new
services could be identified.
d. Some of the kinds of services to be included are free clinics,
probation, social security, children services, family counseling,
mental health and day care centers
e. Initially, this coordinating effort may be sufficient but eventually a
multi -service facility within the City may be required.
III. ISSUE: What programs, services, and facilities should be
provided to meet the cultural and education needs
of individuals and families?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Existing programs should be encouraged and expanded,
for example: Marymount College, Harbor College, Art
Education Council, Peninsula Symphony and Theater
Groups.
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b. Existing courses offered by educational institutions should
be encouraged and expanded, for example: adult education,
early childhood education, fine arts and vocational
education.
C. The needs of the community should be identified through a
City staff coordinator and volunteer groups who can track the
available cultural and educational programs and encourage
development of new programs and facilities --a Cultural -
Educational Commission.
d. A Civic Auditorium Facility should be developed to house
local cultural and educational enrichment programs and
attract appropriate cultural and educational programs from
other areas.
C. THERE IS A NEED TO DEVELOP INTERACTION AMONG THE
FOUR CITIES OF THE PENINSULA AND BETWEEN THE
PENINSULA AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO
SOLVE COMMON PROBLEMS THAT ARE A RESULT OF, (1)
LACK OF COMMUNICATION, (2) FEELINGS OF HOSTILITY,
AND (3) LACK OF COORDINATION OF PROBLEM SOLVING
SERVICES.
I. ISSUE: How can communication be improved, hostility lessened,
cooperation be encouraged, and services coordinated
among the Peninsula and South Bay communities?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. South Bay, Harbor, and Peninsula cities should be
encouraged to share in the identification of problems and the
development of solutions and services.
b. The South Bay, Harbor, and Peninsula cities should be
encouraged to exchange ideas.
c. Dialogue should be encouraged between the professional
city employees of the four cities.
d. Rancho Palos Verdes should take leadership in the
formation of a four -city Peninsula commission.
e. An attitude of mutual respect should be encouraged between
communities.
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FISCAL POLICIES
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes needs to develop an effective
means of measuring the cost and benefit to the community of the
services provided by city government. All means of raising revenue
must be carefully examined. All ways of spending the tax payer's
money have to be carefully evaluated to make sure the community
and its citizens receive the maximum possible benefit for the least
possible cost
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ISSUE: How can effective means of measuring cost versus
benefit be developed?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Each service and facility should be measured in terms of, (1)
Dollar impact on the City and the citizens; (2) Degree of
Community benefit; and, (3) Per capita or household costs in
other nearby communities.
b• Every request for appropriations whether capital or operating -
should be measured in terms of its net cost, after any fee income,
per household for a range of home values from the least
expensive to the most expensive.
c. Every request for appropriation whether capital or operating should
be measured in terms of the benefit to be derived. one possible way
to measure the benefit is by the percentage of the population or
households that will be affected. Another way to project the
potential benefit might be to ask other communities that have the
service or facility what benefit they have derived from it.
d. Comparison of costs with other nearby communities should enable the
City to determine if the degree of service and the cost are in line. A
standard approach should be developed using similar cities.
e• The relative financial impact of various land uses (e.g.,
Commercial, Single Family Housing and Parks) should be
carefully studied and cost revenue and benefit estimates made
before final decisions on land use are made.
II. ISSUE: What should be the tax policy of the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should not feel itself irrevocably bound to a specific tax rate.
b. Given the high rate of property tax that exists for other governmental
units, the City should try to keep the property tax to a minimum and
seek other tax sources.
C. In the case of special benefit services, specific fees or taxes should be
paid by the user of th5je0ioge.
d. Revenues created by growth should be sufficient to cover the
costs of services related to growth.
e. Revenues from growth related taxes (e.g., bedroom tax) must
not become so important that they could result in encouraging
growth.
Ill. ISSUE: What alternative or new sources of revenue are available to
the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. The City should explore the possibility of sharing in the tax
revenue from Peninsula Center, possibly through encouraging a
state/legislative change to distribute sales tax dollars based upon
population, not point of collection.
b. An admissions tax on major tourist attractions within the City should
be considered.
c . A study should be undertaken to assess what revenues are available
for what purpose from county, state and federal government. In
conducting such a study the full impact on the community of
accepting such revenue should be assessed. For example, will local
control be lost if the revenue source is tapped? Also, revenues from
other levels of government should not be viewed as "free."
d. The revenue potential from carefully controlled commercial growth
should be studied (e.g., expansion of Golden Cove, expansion of
Marineland, a well designed office park development).
IV. ISSUE: What policies can be followed to obtain a superior financial
control performance?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a• Involve citizens in both operating and capital fiscal decision making
activities - a Fiscal Commission. Such a Commission should review
all operating and capital budget requests and performance against
budget.
b. Ask all Commissions or City staff units that develop budget
requests to include estimates of capital expenditures, operating
costs, and benefits to the community.
c • Continue the kind of thoughtful well-prepared budget that was
prepared by the city staff Xvi7&ts first full fiscal year.
d. Allocation of general funds for special purposes (i.e.,
earmarking) should not be encouraged because fixed
allowances get set which reduce the City's control over the
annual budget.
V. ISSUE: How can the City best evaluate subcontracting for services
versus in-house services.
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Evaluate the benefits of in-house staffing which should be
better control, greater responsiveness and higher quality.
b. Contrast these with the benefits of subcontracted service,
which are likely to be lower cost and, if requirements change,
more easily reduced cost be- cause all the cost is variable.
c. Evaluate quality of service in terms of what is required, not what
would be nice to have.
d. Do not create an in-house service that is now being subcontracted
without thorough analysis which demonstrates significant benefits.
VI. ISSUE: What special considerations should be evaluated that could
have a significant fiscal impact on the City?
RECOMMENDED POLICIES:
a. Special risks that need careful study are,
(1) The slide area,
(2) (2) Inverse condemnations arising from down zoning
(3) inconsistent council action leading to litigation.
b• A special subject that deserves careful study is the possible
integration of services among the four cities to reduce costs and
increase benefits.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
GOALS REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT
PAGE
Preface
i
Objectives
ii
Participation
iii
Community Development
1-1
Conservation and Resources
2-1
Fiscal Policies
3-1
Housing
4-1
Land Use
5-1
Living Environment
6-1
Open Space
7-1
Parks & Recreation
8-1
Public Facilities
9-1
Safety
10-1
Scenic Highways
11-1
Seniors
12-1
Transportation and Circulation
13-1
Urban Design
14-1
PREFACE
A review of the original September 1974 Goals Report identified eight categories of the original
thirteen goals elements with the addition of a senior's element.
The first category is composed of those goals that apply to entities that no longer exist such as
Marineland. These have been deleted.
The second category is composed of those goals which have been achieved by the establishment
of recommended city departments and commissions such as public works and planning. These
are not repeated.
The third category is composed of those goals which have been achieved by contract such as the
contract with the Sheriff's department for police. These are not repeated.
The fourth category is composed of those goals that continue as a county function such as fire
protection. These are funded by the current property tax and since the passage of Prop. 13
cannot be economically transferred to the city.
The fifth category is composed of those goals which have been accomplished by the passage of
the appropriate ordinances. These are not repeated.
The sixth category is composed of those goals which are embodied in the city's development
code. These are not repeated.
The seventh category is composed of those goals which, although as valid as they were when
originally developed, need to be updated to reflect changes in the city over the past 29 + years.
These are included.
The eighth and last category is composed of those new goals that also reflect changes and
additions to the city over the past 29 + years. These are included.
This goals report addresses the last four categories. Some will suggest changes in ordinances
and in the development code. Others will update existing goals and suggest new goals. All
should be reflected in the update of the General Plan. They are of a nature that should not
require a new or revised Environmental Impact Report since it is believed that none of them
change any aspects that would require such an effort, rather, they are viewed as enhancements to
the existing General Plan.
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OBJECTIVES
Recognize the inherent excellence of the original Goals Report.
Recognize the changes and additions to the city that have occurred since the original
Goals report.
Acknowledge the fact that many of the recommendations of the original Goals Report
have been implemented by adopting the General Plan, the Development code, the
ordinances and establishing the various City departments.
Identify the changes and additions to the original Goals Report in order to reflect this
time in the City's history.
Involve a representative cross section of the residents of the city by:
o Including those who were here in the beginning
o Including those who are more recent arrivals.
o Including those who are part of the "East Side"
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2002 Goals Committee
2002 Goals Committee, General Chairman:
Communitv Development Chairman:
Members:
Carolyn O'Brien
Betty Riedman
Yvetta Williams
Conservation Resources Chairman:
Members:
Bill Lama
John Nieto
Barbara Sattler
Tony Baker
Fiscal Policies Chairman:
Members:
Andrew F. Bonacich
Richard M. Grotz
David A. Sundstrom
Alan L. Patz
Housing Chairman:
Members:
Martin Dodell
Steve Kolb
Daphne Clarke
Land Use Chairman:
Members:
Tom Redfield
Frank Kostencich
Don Richardson
Living Environment Chairman:
Members:
Jeff Malek
Rolf Sannes
Jason Saathoff
Warren Sweetnam
Open Space Chairman:
Members:
Barbara Dye
Dick Grotz
Don Reeves
Jim Slayden
Parks & Recreation Chairman:
Members:
Joan Berry
Bill Lama
Rose Jensen
Alyda White
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Ken Dyda
Bill Lama
Jim Knight
Bruce Ross
Ken Dyda
Milton Rosen
Jim Moore
Ron Stankey
Vic Quirarte
Public Facilities Chairman:
Ken Dyda
Members:
Ann Shaw
Bob West
Bill Lama
Safety Chairman:
Glenn Arbuthnot
Members:
Barbara Covey
John Abdulian
Linda Fuentes
Steve La Pine
Scenic Highways Chairman:
Bob West
Members:
John Beringer
Joseph Gasperov
Richard Grossi
Thomas Wall
Senior Issues Chairwoman:
Ann Shaw
Members:
Terry Bowen
Tom Ford
June Cunningham
Bill Ritchie
Urban Design Chairman:
Michael Neilson
Members:
Colleen Neilson
Mark Colopy
Luis De Mores
Transportation Chairwoman:
Barbara Covey
Members:
Glenn Arbuthnot
Susan Van Wagner
Sam Van Wagner
Tom Wall
NOTE:
Each committee is composed of at least one member who resided in the city at the
time of incorporation, one member who is a new resident having moved to the city within
the last few years and one member who is a resident of the area annexed to the city after
the original General Plan was prepared. Further, each member contacted, on average,
four other neighbors and/or friends for input. The total citizen participation in this report
was over 210 residents.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES,
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT
AND
COORDINATION & COMUNICATION
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes needs, and currently enjoys, comprehensive programs to serve
the social services, cultural development, civic needs and advanced education desires of the
community. These programs are provided, for the most part, by various organizations and
volunteer groups. The city needs to support these critical citizen efforts.
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SOCIAL SERVICES:
The City should continue to support organizations and work to ensure that all the citizens
of RPV are served, including those with special needs. (e.g. the elderly, teenagers, shut-
ins, the mentally or physically disadvantaged).
The City should supplement the available programs with events that draw the citizens
together, such as the Fourth of July Festival, and Whale of a Day.
The City should continue to encourage and support sub -community groups such as
homeowner's associations as a source of community input.
The City staff should continue to play an active role in the coordination and widespread
communication of the social programs available to all the RPV residents.
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT:
The City should ensure that the cultural desires of all the citizens are addressed, including
all age groups, minority groups and those with special needs.
The City should provide programs that enrich the citizens, such as Shakespeare by the
Sea, Concerts in the Park and the RPV History Days (which were discontinued in 1990).
The City should support the enrichment programs that are offered by organizations such
as the Palos Verdes Arts Center and the Norris Theater for the Performing Arts.
Some of these programs should be inexpensive if not free of charge.
EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT:
The educational curricula available in the school district should be supplemented with
programs for all ages stressing appreciation of the arts, of nature and of the beautiful
and unique Palos Verdes Peninsula. Most of these advanced education programs could
not exist without the strong support of large numbers of Docents and other volunteers.
Lifelong learning should be encouraged and supported through organizations and
programs available to all the RPV residents. Nature appreciation programs are offered by
organizations such as the Los Serenos de Point Vicente, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy and the South Coast Botanic Garden. Most of these advanced education
programs could not exist without the strong support of large numbers of Docents and
other volunteers.
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COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION:
The City should play a coordinating and communication role in relation to the social,
cultural, advanced education and civic needs and desires of the citizens.
A City staff person should be assigned the task of working with the coordinating
organizations (Coordinating Council, PV on the Net, Preschool Peninsula Directory,
Peninsula Seniors, New Neighbors Club, Council of Homeowners Associations, etc) to
coordinate the many programs available to the residents.
A comprehensive and up-to-date directory of social, cultural, educational and civic
programs, both hard copy and on-line, should be readily available.
Cox Cable should be encouraged to run a scrolling page of organizations, another of
programs and another of current week events.
Events should also be published in the PVP News Community Calendar page and the
Daily Breeze. The City should solicit Docent or Volunteer help for these tasks.
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CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES
NATURAL FEATURES
WATER
SOILS
FLORA & FAUNA
MINERAL RESOURCES
HISTORICAL SITES
and
OTHER RESOURCES
It is the objective of the City to conserve its natural resources, natural beauty, historical heritage
and other land and water resources. This shall be accomplished through sound planning,
effective ordinances, and consistent enforcement.
The City is currently developing a Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) which will
establish what areas within the City are to be designated for conservation and which areas
designated for development. In writing these goals it is intended to provide guidelines that will
affect the City's policies on conservation and resources.
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NATURAL FEATURES
The City should provide improvements and access to beaches and natural open spaces
making them available for enjoyment, education and study while at the same time
establishing ordinances and enforcement policies that protect the wildlife and natural
habitat.
Trails, picnic areas and beach play areas, including Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, should
be clearly marked to minimize any impact to protected natural habitat areas.
No motorized vehicles should be allowed on any trails.
Trails should be engineered and maintained to limit erosion while at the same time
sustaining safety criteria.
The City should plan for multiple trails for uses such as hiking, equestrian or biking so as
to avoid conflicts or impacts to users and habitat.
Canyons are one feature that should be protected and form the basis for ordinances. The
ordinances should restrict cut and fill of canyon properties. They form the principal
sanctuaries for flora and fauna in the City and are an important part of our rural
atmosphere.
Restrict flag lot development in canyons.
Planners shall strive for developmental plans that require the minimum amount of impact
to Rancho Palos Verdes' natural land contours. .
The City should insist that all land development be done with care so that natural surface
drainage is disturbed no more than necessary. Past policies of paving channels have
depleted the supply of sand, which would normally replenish beaches.
Measures should be adopted to preclude storm drains from upsetting natural surface
drainage patterns and effects while at the same time complying with National and State
water quality requirements.
The soils of the area should be protected from erosion by such ordinances as may be
necessary to limit slopes, form contours, promote protective plantings, and/or use other
effective means of conservation.
Care should also be taken to limit pollution of our surface waters.
Efforts to mitigate land movement by controlling water infiltration should, to the extent
possible, not adversely affect natural drainage patterns.
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WATER -
The City should encourage, both with the general public and itself, drought tolerant
landscaping and the minimum use of pesticides and herbicides.
Organic and Integrated Pest Management techniques should be encouraged. Appropriate
local native plantings should be used in park settings, scenic turnouts, medians and other
city controlled public areas where possible.
Although there may be times when dewatering wells are needed for landslide abatement,
wells and springs that still exist shall be protected as much as possible.
The City should take the steps necessary to prevent pollution of the ocean, including
sensitive intertidal zones, from storm runoff.
Storm drains should be marked so the public understands they lead directly to the ocean.
SOILS:
Existing agricultural uses should be allowed to continue and can be an important source
of learning for educational programs. However, the City should not add any additional
agricultural uses to natural areas.
Manure from horses should not be spread out into natural areas and should be recycled
and/or disposed of appropriately.
FLORA ANID FAUNA: (the following is intended to be in compliance with the NCCP)
FLORA:
The City should set policies that protect the remaining rare native plants and native
habitat such as Coastal Sage Scrub or Bluff Scrub.
The City should adopt policies which encourage appropriate plantings in all regions of
the city including local native, drought tolerant and non-invasive species.
All efforts possible should be made to minimize the loss of native plants where clearing
is required to reduce the fire hazard.
Impacts of fire clearance setbacks should be minimized by requiring non-combustible
auxiliary structures, fences and walls.
A City sponsored committee should be formed with knowledgeable members of the
community such as botanists, biologists and members of the California Native Plant
Society to help guide habitat preservation and restoration for new developments, City
parks and open spaces.
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The City should encourage educational programs on native flora and fauna in
coordination with local groups such as the Land Conservancy, South Coast Botanical
Gardens, Los Serenos de Point Vicente or the P.V. School district.
FAUNA:
Planning should take measures necessary to protect those rare species that make their
home in Rancho Palos Verdes and their respective habitats.
The City should implement educational and control programs to minimize the impact of
domestic and feral animals on the natural habitat and wildlife.
MINERAL RESOURCES:
The principal mineral resources of Rancho Palos Verdes, (sand, gravel, diatomaceous
earth, and Palos Verdes Stone), shall be conserved along with other mineral resources
which are important.
The City should oppose any extraction of oil from any coastline area as a potential threat
to marine lif
HISTORICAL SITES:
All exposed geological formations and fossil -bearing sedimentary rocks, which reveal
very early forms of life and fossils, should be protected from removal and preserved for
educational value.
Artifacts from Native American Indian sites should be preserved and cataloged.
All artifacts from sites identified in any development EIR should be properly cataloged
and preserved.
The City should take steps to protect sites of importance to our historical heritage
including whale watching points, Indian grounds, home sites of early settlers and military
sites.
OTIIER RESOURCES:
AIR QUALITY:
Request monitoring closer to our location than is now done.
Limit additional pollution sources in our area by discouraging polluting types of industry
and limiting automobile caused air quality impacts by encouraging more efficient or
alternative fuel vehicles, providing bike lanes along roads and providing a public
transportation system.
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LIGHT POLLUTION:
The City should set policies to protect the naturally dark night sky from light pollution
that might emanate from existing or proposed development.
WASTE MANAGEMENT:
The City should encourage recycling to reduce the demand on landfills.
All contracts with waste disposal collection should have mandatory glass, paper, plastic
and green waste collection.
Burning of trash as a waste reduction method should be discouraged.
The City should facilitate periodic hazardous waste collection.
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FISCAL ELEMENT
SERVICES and FACILITIES
LEGISLATIVE REGULATION
INTEGRATION
REVENUE and EXPENDITURES
DEVELOPMENT
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes needs to follow an effective means of measuring the cost and
benefit to the community of the services provided by city government. All means of raising
revenue must be carefully examined. All ways of spending the taxpayer's money have to be
carefully evaluated to make sure the community and its citizens receive the best possible benefit
for their tax dollars.
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SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Identify projects and services that contribute to the quality of life for RPV residents.
Consider the cost effectiveness and community benefits of all new major services and
facilities.
Evaluate the dependence on proposed revenue sources to ensure long term viability.
Require that wherever appropriate, special benefit services be paid for by the users in the
form of specified fees or taxes.
Evaluate using full cost accounting, including assessment of both the monetary and the
intangible costs of various alternatives.
Continually evaluate the merits of contracting for services versus in-house staffing.
Improve training of city employees to improve service contract monitoring.
Develop criteria to evaluate contractors in their claimed area of expertise.
LEGISLATIVE REGULATION:
Monitor actions at the Federal, State and County levels that would impact local revenues
or services.
Assess current administrative and enforcement capabilities before imposing new
regulations, to insure that such new regulations can be effectively administered without
undue costs.
Utilize regulatory methods in a fair and equitable manner to reduce public costs and
increase effectiveness.
INTEGRATION:
Expand the integration of common services among the four Peninsula cities for improved
cost effectiveness.
Investigate previous attempts to integrate common services and reevaluate potential of
such integration.
Develop regular lines of communications with surrounding cities and other agencies such
as the Contract Cities and League of California Cities to serve our residents better.
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REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES:
Ensure that our City Government identifies revenue opportunities from other
governmental sources.
Obtain a fair share of revenues available from other governmental sources with due
consideration being given to the impact on local control and obligations incurred.
Encourage private contributions and donations to the City in addition to public funding to
support those projects.
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT:
Consider additional commercial development in order to add resources and facilities to
residents.
Ensure that infrastructure costs do not exceed the development's benefits and create a
future burden on the City
Ensure that additional development preserves the quality of our neighborhoods and open
spaces.
Finance recurring expenditures from recurring revenues.
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Propose alternate plans when long term goal achievement does not meet expectations.
Monitor progress toward stated Goals and report on a periodic basis.
Consider the financial impact of City decisions, as they affect costs other than taxes, to
our residents.
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HOUSING
COMMUNITY IDENTITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DIVERSITY
STANDARDS
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes should endeavor to preserve and enhance the community's
quality living environment to maintain and improve the visual character and physical quality of
all existing neighborhoods and to encourage a modest amount of high quality development of a
carefully controlled variety of new housing to adequately serve the needs of all present and
future residents of the community. The desirability of Rancho Palos Verdes as a place to live will
continue to result in a demand for quality.
Rancho Palos Verdes should strengthen its General Plan Element on Housing with the objective
of establishing a long term Housing Needs Inventory defining mechanisms for compliance with
regulatory requirements and to protect the established Planning Guidelines regarding density,
location, views/vistas, open space and neighborhood compatibility.
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COMMUNITY IDENTITY:
The overall identity of Rancho Palos Verdes should be consistent with its view- oriented
atmosphere, rolling hills, its serenity and its clean air.
The City should take advantage of it's distinctive natural landmarks insuring that they be
preserved and specify areas where future landmarks should exist to preserve community
identity.
The City should take advantage of the dominant topographic forms and existing road
patterns to create a series of definable "sub -communities" sharing a sense of place with
the rest of the city.
Through appropriate use of open space and landmarks, a distinctive entrance motif for
each access street of Rancho Palos Verdes and each sub -community should be created.
The City should develop guidelines covering all signs including sub -community identity
signs. Use of signs should be controlled by ordinance.
Each sub -community should be encouraged to establish at least one park designed for
the use of the residents of the community and to encourage community pride, use and
identity.
Sub -communities should capitalize on the potential for hillside development, areas of
scenic vistas, changes in vegetation patterns, varying wildlife habitats and to give each
sub -community an identity of its own while providing a variety of housing types.
Sub -community committees should take an active role in maintaining a high quality of
housing in their areas
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
The City should strive to preserve its semi -rural atmosphere.
The major orientation of residential development should be towards a low-density
community.
New residential development should only occur where adequate public services and
facilities exist.
New housing development should be prevented in areas subject to hazards (e.g.,
flooding, slide areas, fault lines)
New housing development starts shall be coordinated with other affected jurisdictions
including school districts
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.COMMUNITY DIVERSITY:
The City should explore the possibility of some mixture of residential units in certain
commercial areas where it has been determined that residential
Public access into residential areas should be designed to limit non -local traffic.
There should be an equitable and uniform distribution of public services in residential areas.
Approval of plans for new developments should give strong consideration to the need to
maximize open space.
Residential use of mobile homes should not be permitted.
The City should make development guidelines, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations,
housing and building codes strong enough to bring about the high quality community it wants
but also flexible enough to respond to the special needs of different types of development.
The City should cooperate with the county, state and federal agencies, monitoring all housing
programs offered, and studying their viability of implementation within the Rancho Palos
Verdes environment.
The City should work with other communities and the County Housing Authority in
developing viable housing programs to serve the needs of low to moderate income families.
Guidelines should be established indicating minimum landscape requirements for new
residential developments.
An inventory of existing deed restrictions within the various developments of the City should
be made. An effort should be made to incorporate the compatible features within the general
community residential development standards.
A current inventory should be maintained of housing types (multi -family, single- family,
cluster housing and condominiums) location, value, standards of construction, quality of
maintenance, density, mix, income levels of occupants and undeveloped land including
applicable restrictions on use, slide area, topography and deed restrictions. Utilizing the
results of the inventory as a foundation, a general housing plan should be designed to fit the
estimated future needs of the citizens.
Any new developments with new streets should provide adequate right-of-way widths for
possible future needs and to provide for traffic patterns necessary for future growth.
Intersections at collector roads and other major streets should consider using traffic circles as
calming mechanisms and avoid traffic lights.
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No canyons should be filled to permit additional housing to be built, and homes on
hillsides should fit into the natural terrain without extensive land movement to create
housing pads.
Guidelines should be developed for any housing where amenities, such as storage, trash
deposit, etc. are shared.
STANDARDS:
The City should establish neighborhood compatibility guidelines for the Planning
Department to approve the design of any new structure or proposed modification to an
existing structure.
The height of any structure or planting should be strictly limited so that it has a minimum
visual impact on its surroundings, does not interfere with views, and relates compatibly
with neighboring structures and land forms within its sub- community environment.
The guidelines and restrictions should ensure every citizen in Rancho Palos Verdes, when
building or buying a home, that his neighbor will create an attractive structure.
Rancho Palos Verdes should encourage energy saving concepts and construction
economies while maintaining high quality development.
The City should try to control and prevent deterioration of established residential areas
through sub -community committees keeping the City advised on any housing
maintenance problems that may develop.
The City should use sub -community committees to set up public meetings at which
suggestions for neighborhood improvements will be solicited. This could include public
improvements (streets, side- walks, and trees), code enforcement and new ordinances for
protection of neighborhood quality.
The City should encourage proper private maintenance by setting and maintaining high
standards of cleanliness and upkeep for sanitation service, parks, streets and city facilities
with emphasis on timely action.
The City should discourage the creation of limited access neighborhoods or
developments. Gated or controlled entry, even if not restricted, should be discouraged.
LAND USE
RESIDENTIAL
CIVIC
COMMERCIAL
OPEN LANDS
Because of its unique location, beautiful hills and magnificent views, Rancho Palos Verdes will
be subject to continuing unprecedented population growth pressures. Such growth should
therefore be carefully controlled and directed toward making a positive contribution to all
elements of the present community. It should be a cautious, evolutionary process that follows a
well conceived set of general guidelines and specific controls. The underlying growth philosophy
should be to preserve and enhance the present semi -rural residential community with abundant
open space. This will require a new reality of minimal growth.
While the traditional focus has been on residential development, an opportunity for enhancement
exists in the form of upgrading the infrastructure, undergrounding utilities and beautifying the
medians and community entrances. For remodeling and for the individual developable lots that
remain, the focus needs to be one of effectively managing the development. To maintain the
character of Rancho Palos Verdes, neighborhood compatibility guidelines for owners, architects
and contractors must be developed and enforced.
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RESIDENTIAL:
Average housing density in new developments should be no more than 2 units per acre
and I per acre for homes larger than 4,000 sq. ft.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has been adequately served with multiple dwelling
units. With our increasing senior population, special needs facilities are required.
Guidelines need to be created with emphasis on low density.
All new developments should be required to have underground utilities and no canyon
filing should be permitted.
Spot zoning should not be allowed.
Special attention must be exercised in older areas where unique patterns exist and options
are limited. (Miraleste)
Sub -community committees should be consulted by the City to help determine
appropriate growth and development standards for their sub -communities. The focus
should shift from a sequential growth plan to a virtual no growth approach.
CIVIC:
The City should identify those areas suitable for development to meet special needs
(athletic fields, cultural facilities, senior and civic centers, etc.).
COMMERCIAL:
If the needs of the people dictate that further commercial development is desirable, such
development should be carefully and strictly controlled, and limited to consideration of
nearby convenience service facilities.
The existing topography, the scarcity of suitable vacant land, and limited road system
does not enable the formation of a large center business district.
All existing commercial developments should be made to comply with the landscape and
building codes of the City.
Expansion of existing commercial facilities should be carefully controlled but encouraged
if they contribute to furthering the basic character and goals of the City.
The Long Point property is the only large commercial parcel and should be developed as
a semi -passive facility (non industrial, non amusement park) in keeping with the
character of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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OPEN LANDS:
All slide areas and other geologically unstable land should remain open space indefinitely
because of its unstable soil condition.
The Nike Site should be developed as a civic center.
Point Vicente Interpretive Center, which is reopening, should remain as the centerpiece
of the open space surrounding it.
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LIVING ENVIRONMENT
AIR QUALITY
NOISE
VIEWS
WATER
MEDIATION
The Living Environment compasses, not only noise but other attributes, such as vision,
atmosphere and water. The city shall develop ordinances, policies and programs which will
restore and preserve the Living Environment which attracts people who become residents of this
serene and stimulating City with a minimum of required restrictions on citizen activity.
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NOISE:
The City should coordinate with other local governments in standardizing the noise
ordinances so as to prevent unwanted noise intrusion.
Disruptive hours in Residential Zones shall be limited to lam to 7pm, Monday through
Saturday.
Maximum noise levels shall be established for neighborhoods to include, but not be
limited to, such sources as animals, horns or sirens (other than emergency equipment),
motor vehicles (including motorcycles) passing or being repaired or tested, airplanes,
construction equipment, musical instruments or sound amplifiers.
The City should develop and adopt an enforceable ordinance to control noise levels
within the community. The ordinance should contain a concise policy statement easily
understood by the citizens.
The noise ordinance should be integrated with other city ordinances, such as building
codes and zoning. Compatible land use criteria shall be a major factor in the ordinance
integration.
The City should encourage the use of noise abatement measures, which will also
enhance the aesthetic qualities of the environment
The ordinance should contain specific noise standards consistent with health and quality
of life goals and employ effective techniques of noise abatement, as well as a
standardized procedure for measuring noise levels. Those specific noise levels not
permitted in the City shall be clearly set forth.
The City should establish a Community Task Force and Appeals Board to assist in the
setting of noise standards and to review cases of citizen complaints.
Areas contiguous to major arterial traffic corridors should be buffered through the use of
appropriate controls.
In conjunction with development of the ordinance, a noise study should be conducted
which will categorize and describe the major noise sources within the community, e.g.
motorcycles, amplifying systems, airplanes, etc.
It should be the policy of the City to protect areas that are presently quiet from future
noise impact.
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VIEWS:
Visual impacts shall be minimized from view impairment, property maintenance, utility
items placement, and neighborhood business where allowed.
Trimming criteria should be view dependent not time dependent. View criteria should be
part of the permit process with monetary incentives to achieve both compliance and avoid
unnecessary inspections to reduce costs to the City.
The City's View Restoration/Preservation Ordinance Guidelines should be clarified by
removing subjective terms open to arguable interpretation such as "lacing" and
"significant".
AIR QUALITY:
Activities within the City that degrade air quality shall be strictly regulated if not
prohibited.
Activities within the City which produce pollution and toxic odors are to be prohibited.
WATER QUALITY:
Water supply shall meet or exceed the current and expected needs of the City.
Controls for runoff or contamination sources shall be developed to meet Federal
Standards.
MEDIATION:
The City should establish a community mediation group, like the View Arbitration
Board, to assist in resolving complaints by residents and to recommend new standards as
they are required in the future.
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OPEN SPACE
PRESERVATION
USES
MANAGEMENT
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes recognizes that open space land is a limited and valuable
resource, and that many of the unique characteristics and much of the atmosphere of the City
depends upon it to a degree impossible to achieve elsewhere.
The residents of Rancho Palos Verdes therefore desire that highest priority be given to the
acquisition and preservation of large amounts of open space within the City.
By definition, open space land shall be considered to be large acreage agricultural land or raw
undeveloped land, canyons, coastline and present park sites.
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PRESERVATION:
The City should acquire the lands designated in the Natural Communalities Conservation
Plan for acquisition. Among the priorities should be:
a) The remaining parcels in the Portuguese Bend Regional Open Space Park.
b) The Point Vicente Lighthouse parcel.
c) Canyon parcels that provide habitat and trail options.
The City should consider all possible options to acquire open space:
a) Obtaining state, county and federal grant dollars, making sure to analyze and
make public restrictions on the use of the land that accompany the funds.
b) Working with nonprofit groups to provide private donations.
c) Providing property owners with tax benefits for charitable donations.
d) Providing naming opportunities for major donors.
e) Placing a local bond measure before the voters.
f) Utilizing funds acquired by the City through the Quimby Act or extractions
from developers for park or open space acquisition.
g) General fund revenues if the City reserves exceed budget requirements.
Public-private partnerships with organizations such as the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy are encouraged in order to provide additional expertise and resources for
land acquisition efforts.
All acquisition transactions should include funding for ongoing maintenance of the
parcels.
USES:
The City should balance the needs of residents for uses of City -owned open space land
within the City. Each property should be evaluated for appropriate uses, such as:
a) Habitat preservation, enhancement and revegetation.
b) Public access (pedestrian, equestrian and off-road bicycle use).
c) Educational programs.
d) Sports facilities.
e) Other communality -serving uses.
This evaluation should take into account sources of funding for:
a) On-going maintenance costs.
b) Construction costs for primary improvements such as sports fields, Equestrian
Center, major trails, etc.
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c) Construction costs of ancillary improvements such as parking, rest rooms,
access trail(s), signage, fencing, etc.
Other factors to be included in a review of uses include.
a) Restrictions on properties due to grant funds used for purchase
b) Appropriateness of land for specific uses due to accessibility, land stability,
slope factors, etc. No major alteration of landforms should be permitted in open
space areas.
c) Impacts of uses on adjacent neighborhoods
d) Impacts of uses on existing habitat and sensitive species, including the marine
environment.
e) Preservation of areas of scenic beauty and view corridors
f) Preservation of historic sites.
g) Fire danger caused by human activity and the associated requirements for fuel
modification.
h) Risk factors such as fire danger or steep cliffs.
MANAGEMENT:
The City budget should include line items for costs associated with maintenance of City
lands, trails, and facilities.
Developers of any remaining parcels should be required to provide ongoing maintenance
of open space areas associated with their projects.
The City should enter into partnerships where appropriate with qualified community
groups (for example, Los Serenos de Point Vicente, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy, athletic organizations) to manage open space parcels or to perform certain
functions associated with those parcels.
An audit committee should be established to assure that non -city partners are financially
responsible and are performing as the management agreements require.
Conservation easements should be placed over any parcels acquired for habitat
preservation purposes. These easements should include language permitting work
necessary for land stabilization, fuel modification, or other work necessary to insure
public health and safety.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
ACQUISITION
DEVELOPMENT
PRESERVERVATION
ACTIVITIES
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes shall acquire, develop and preserve facilities and maintain
recreational programs to provide a variety of activities for persons of all ages and in all areas of
the community.
A significant aspect of recreation in our community is the open space which remains within the
City. Whether used for free creative play and learning experiences by our children, or for its
aesthetic beauty, as much land as possible should be kept free from earth moving or building.
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ACQUISITION/RETENTION:
The City should attempt to acquire as much open space as practical:
a) Surplus federal lands
b) Land in the slide area
c) Parcels of coastal lands
d) County lands
e) Unused school sites
Agriculture should be preserved as a significant aspect of the City's open space plan, in
part for the scenic recreational beauty afforded by this type of land use and in part for its
historical value.
DEVELOPMENT:
The City should develop additional athletic fields for non-specific usage in cooperation
with other Peninsula cities. These sites should be developed to be compatible with needs
for local recreation programs. The sites should provide outlets for:
a) Youth centers
b) Adult recreation
c) Special events
d) Outdoor educational activities
e) Athletic fields.
f) A dog park
The unused area around City Hall (until such time as a civic center is built) could be used
for:
a) An enhanced lower passive park
b) Additional tennis courts
PRESERVATION:
The City should preserve, mark, and protect local sites of natural, geological,
archaeological, historical or aesthetic merit.
The City should institute special zoning measures for these areas.
The City should be given first right of purchase to preserve these sites.
Brochures should be made available showing the various trails in the City for both hiking
and equestrian use indicating the degree of difficulty.
Signage should be posted indicating trail heads.
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Native habitat areas should be marked with signage indicating their sensitive nature.
Tide pools, such as at Abalone Cove, should be protected and maintained as no -take
zones.
ACTIVITIES:
The City should continue to sponsor recreation programs at City parks.
The City should support local, public non-profit youth recreation and cultural activities
which provide outlets for citizens on a non-discriminatory basis.
Where programs require fees for support, differential fees should be assessed favoring
residents of the City.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Rancho Palos Verdes should improve and complete, in appropriate priority sequence, the
necessary public facilities to meet the governmental, educational, and recreational needs of its
citizens, either by the city or by encouraging private profit or non-profit development. The
public facilities should be developed with a concern for maintaining and enhancing the physical
environment.
The City should identify sources of recurring and reliable sources of revenue, without onerous
taxes, to operate and maintain the public facilities.
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GOVERNMENT FACILITIES:
The City Hall should have ample space for operations of all departments of city
government including conference rooms for the Mayor, Council Members and city
departments.
A proper council chamber should be provided.
There should be liaison "desk(s)" to other governmental agencies supplying services to
the residents of Rancho Palos Verdes such as family counseling, health department,
animal control, fire and police protection etc..
The feasibility of combining a city hall with a community and cultural center into a civic
center at one site should be studied.
The Civic Center should be on a site large enough to provide ample parking with a green
belt area around it.
EDUCATIONAL:
Maintain and enhance the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and its programs of
education.
Continue to make Hesse Park available for educational programs.
Expand the availability, to the extent possible, of other city sites for educational
programs.
RECREATIONAL:
Explore enhancements to the existing recreational facilities at the city parks.
Explore locations and funding opportunities to provide facilities, beyond those available
at the schools, for the growing sports programs for both girls and boys.
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SAFETY
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
FIRE PROTECTION
GEOLOGIC HAZARD
LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRAFFIC CONTROL
It is the goal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide for the maximum protection of life
and property from both natural and man-made hazards within the community through the
development and effective implementation of programs. These programs include law
enforcement, fire protection, animal control, traffic control, geologic hazard evaluation and
regulation, and emergency preparedness. Gated communities (except where the streets are
private since their maintenance is not a city function) should be discouraged. The safety and
security of all the residents must be paramount and create an atmosphere where gated
communities would not be necessary.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
Increase public awareness of the current volunteer emergency response organization.
Involve the community organizations (i.e. Homeowner's Associations) in a voluntary
canvas of neighborhood preparedness..
FIRE PROTETION
Expand brush clearing notification (using the city newsletter) to include all landscaping
hazards.
Offer fire safety presentations at Homeowner's Association. meetings
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
Reemphasize a very conservative approach when applying the art of geology to proposed
development
Maintain the moratorium in potentially unstable geologically hazardous areas to avoid
any city liability, either direct or indirect, as a result of any failure.
Prepare and make available a pamphlet informing the citizens of geologically hazardous
areas and their potential consequences.
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Continue to support of the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Emphasize traffic enforcement where traffic accidents appear to be increasing.
Encourage volunteer auxiliary.
TRAFFIC CONTROLS:
Survey the bicycle traffic and install bike lanes where required and not currently
provided.
Provide bike lanes on all new collector roads and arterials.
Minimize collector roads (through streets) in new developments.
Consider traffic calming measures that do not reduce emergency response times yet
reduce speeding.
Consider traffic circles (roundabouts) in new construction at major intersections.
Catalogue traffic accidents to identify accident patterns and increase traffic speed law
enforcement.
Vigorously enforce speed limits on arterials and collector streets experiencing traffic
accidents (Crenshaw. Hawthorne, etc.).
Adopt a policy of participating in a Crossing Guard Program at the schools.
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SCENIC HIGHWAYS
The 14 -mile coastline of the Palos Verdes Peninsula is graced with vistas which can only be
compared with those found along the Mediterranean Sea. It is also endowed with unique tide
pool areas, coves with beautiful surf action, and resurgent kelp beds --all of which have led to its
being declared a marine preserve area. It is the responsibility of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
to act as steward of this magnificent creation, to enhance the natural beauty and resources, to
preserve those resources for the public benefit and to provide and maintain access for public
enjoyment, while not additional traffic into Rancho Palos Verdes.
A review of the September 1974 Goals reports finds it to be as relevant today as it was in 1974.
No changes are presented or required with the provision that access should be coordinated with
the Conceptual Trails Plan.
SENIORS
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
SUPPORT SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
The senior population (those over 65) in Rancho Palos Verdes has grown to over 20% of the
total city population. The residents, between 55 and 65, account for another 15% of the
population. Since most residents remain in the city after retirement, a conservative estimate of
the senior population in the next ten years is 30%. It is the responsibility of the city of Rancho
Palos Verdes to acknowledge and support the needs of this large segment of its population.
Further, it should be recognized that, for many, their apparent wealth is in the value of their
home and not their income. The "living" income for many is limited with some being at or below
subsistence levels in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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VOLUNTEER SERVICES:
Augment and support the existing senior's organization in providing the following:
social, physical and intellectual stimulation.
Professional services including legal and financial counseling, social worker, podiatrist,
ombudsman and notary.
Referral services.
Establish a Senior Affairs Committee to advise the city on senior issues.
SUPPORT SERVICES:
The city should assume a leadership role in providing financial support (much as most
cities do) for the facility and operational costs of a Senior Center.
The city should take the lead on the peninsula to elicit support from the other peninsula
cities because peninsula seniors are not boundary limited.
Encourage private companies to provide goods and services to seniors at a discount.
Include a Senior Issues feature in the city's newsletter.
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TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
TRANSPORTATION FOR AN AGING POPULATION
TRANSPORTATION FOR SCHOOLS
The City should seek to provide a safe and efficient transportation system. Emphasis should be
placed on the creation of a non -vehicular network to increase the mobility of the residents. All
parts of the circulation system should be made visually attractive.
Emphasis should be placed on the needs of seniors and on traffic safety at the schools.
13-1
TRANSPORTATION FOR AN AGING POPULATION:
To maintain their quality of life and avoid their becoming isolated, it is important to
provide senior citizens with access to reliable public transportation. Consideration should
be given to a door-to-door van program of the nature of The Wave in the neighboring
beach cities.
A study should be conducted on a regular basis as to the needs of senior citizens in regard
to public transportation, focusing on location of bus stops, frequency of service, routes of
the buses and bus fares. Results of said study should be used by the City to ensure the
needs of the senior riders are being met.
Information concerning public transportation for senior citizens in the City and
connections to other sites should be widely promoted. The routes, time tables, and fares
should be updated and published annually in the city's newsletter.
Increase timing of "walk" signs at intersections to allow seniors as well as the disabled to
cross the intersection.
IMPROVING TRAFFIC SAFETY AT THE SCHOOLS:
The City should adopt a policy of participating in a Crossing Guard Program and funds
should be provided in the budget for this expense.
A staff person should be assigned the responsibility for overseeing efforts to improve
school traffic safety.
Delete pedestrian access for children to schools as a primary objective and treat on a case
by case basis.
13-2
URBAN DESIGN
The unique character and natural environment of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, with its
shoreline and rolling hills, needs to be enhanced and preserved.
Quality is established in the General Plan and implemented through the zoning, neighborhood
compatibility criteria, the development code and other requirements established by the City
Council through the Planning Commission and the local tract C.C. & R's. In this regard, the city
should be a party to any new CC&R's to insure compliance.
14-1
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA:
Consultants should survey and catalog the natural environment of the entire City to
identify sensitive areas and indicate the affected flora and fauna. Such a "baseline"
survey would aid the Planning Commission with its project review and further
development of the City.
Close coordination with the Utility companies regarding energy efficiency and alternate
energy sources is strongly suggested.
In addition to current requirements, a precise plan and design should be submitted to
include its relationship to adjoining properties so as to fully evaluate the planned
structure or development.
Quality is established via zoning, view ordinance and neighborhood compatibility
requirements established by the City Council and the local tract C.C. & R's
The Planning Department should exchange information regularly with the similar entities
of the adjacent municipalities to review "lessons learned" which would be advantageous
for all parties.
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT:
Housing design shall reflect a proper relationship of structure to the landscape and to
existing structures.
Open space shall be designed to provide the greatest utility to residents.
Developments shall include plans for open space such as parks, walkways and bicycle
paths. Where appropriate, horse trails should be included.
Large setbacks and height limitations should be required to create the appearance of open
space and low density and to protect views.
Setbacks and height should be in keeping with the lot size. Establishment and adherence
to a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) must not exceed the area remaining after setbacks are
deleted.
Separation of pedestrian walkways from roads should be encouraged. Safe access to
local schools should be a factor.
Cluster zoning should be considered as a means of increasing the amount of open space
available to the residents of a development.
14-2
Buffering of such clustered structures by means of Architectural or landscape features is
a necessity. The extent of buffering is to be established by the Planning Commission at
the time of project approval.
Landscaping should be required with new construction. Specific guidelines for
landscaping need to be established for the different types of projects; residential, multi-
family, commercial, such as:
"Front yard is to be ground cover with 5% of area to be shrubbery"
or
"Front yard to be ground cover with a 3'-0" planting strip at the house"
Efforts should be made to preserve the natural topography. Aspects of a development
such as layout, roads and sitting of structures should provide for the highest possible
visual quality. The Planning Commission would provide final approval of any project
that would incorporate all possible concerns regarding quality.
With the increase in automobile ownership, adequate off-street parking should be
provided.
The City should provide incentives to encourage the maintenance of existing housing and
the rehabilitation of any deterioration. While it is assumed that every owner will
"properly" maintain his property, facts are different.
Codes should be flexible enough to incorporate technological changes.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
Further commercial development should be very limited and geared to the needs of the
City's residents.
The possibility of combining community and social needs with commercial development
in such areas as Miraleste Plaza should be studied.
Spot commercial zoning should be eliminated.
Height limitations and buffer zones with extensive landscaping should be required for
aesthetic reasons and to minimize the impact of the development on the environment. .
There will be projects that do not fit into the standard definitions. It will be the
responsibility of the Planning Commission to interpret the existing zoning and ordinances
for those projects.
14-3
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT:
Major emphasis should be placed on the protection of scenic vistas and views from any
encroachment.
All future grading projects should be viewed as detrimental and development should be
designed to fit into existing topography with an absolute minimum of grading.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the developer or his agent shall submit to the
City an inventory of all the natural characteristics of the site (canyons, creeks, slopes,
vegetation, vistas, etc.) and their locations. The City should then determine which
features are worthy of preservation.
Developers should prepare three-dimensional models to show in what ways physical
plans have mitigated the effect of development on the natural environment and the
adjoining properties.
All planting and landscaping plans should take into consideration the need for erosion
control or fire retardation where relevant. In open areas such as parks or canyons, the
preservation of the natural wildlife should be a factor.
The Planning Commission should give consideration for incentives with respect to using
"zero-scape" or landscaping with native plant materials.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND SEWERS:
All new power lines and telephone lines should be underground and programs
implemented to place existing lines underground.
.A committee should be established to study alternative methods of financing the under
grounding of overhead lines in existing residential areas. The City should take all
reasonable steps to facilitate under grounding by homeowners.
Programs for the phasing out of existing septic tanks should be implemented in areas
where septic tanks create a geologic hazard or health problem.
14-4
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY CLERK
DATE: JANUARY 6, 2014
SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO
AGENDA
Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material received
through Monday afternoon for the Wednesday, January 8, 2014 City Council meeting:
Item No. Description of Materials
C Email exchange between Staff and Sunshine
E Register of Demands
1 Dr. Colman Workshop Format; Major Tasks List Attachment
SA B Register of Demands
IA 3 Register of Demands
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Morreale
MAGENDA\2014 Additions Revisions to agendas\20140108 additions revisions to agenda through Tuesday afternoon.doc
From: Siamak Motahari
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 2:02 PM
To: SunshineRPV@aol.com
Cc: momofyago@gmail.com; info@pvpwatch.com; Nicole Jules; Les Jones; Michael Throne;
info@coastwalk.org; unaglass@coastwalk.org; Carolyn Lehr, Cory Linder;
avona@pvplc.org; Ara Mihranian; CC
Subject: RE: Heads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & IA Agendas for January 8, 2014
Hello Sunshine.
All "way -finding signs" are already in place. Also, the interpretive panel and map structures are installed by the
contractor. However the artwork, maps and texts/photos which need to be installed on these structures had to go
through special design and fabrication. Waiting for the production of the interpretive signs and holding the whole
project for this item to be installed by the contractor would have resulted in unnecessary delays -considering the fact
that the cost of the installations is not significant. These signs therefore will be installed by a separate contractor in a
few weeks. The Grant fund and City's match are sufficient to cover the cost of project. "Watch for Horses" signs were
not included on the plans, however I will discuss this with Nicole for the possibility of installing such signs at trail
locations along the road.
Thank you,
Siamak
Siamak Motahari, P.E.
Senior Engineer
310-544-5339
From: SunshineRPVCcbaol.com [mailto:SunshineRPVCa_)aol.com]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 11:49 AM
To: info(cbcoastwalk.org; unacilass(abcoastwalk.org; CC; Carolyn Lehr; Siamak Motahari; Ara Mihranian; Cory Linder;
avona pvplc.org
Cc: momofyaao(�bgmail.com; info@pvpwatch.com
Subject: Heads up for our coast. Fwd: RPV Council, SA & IA Agendas for January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014 is a Wednesday and the following notice includes a regular Council Agenda, not just
the IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA and the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO RDA AGENDA as
indicated.
Item C is a request for a Notice of Completion for the RPV Segment of the California Coastal Trail
Project. Have you checked it out? Are you satisfied with the work that has been done?
Where are the official California Coastal Trail insignias? Where are the WATCH FOR HORSES
caution signs by the motor vehicle traffic lanes? Where are the informational plaques? Were these
amenities not a part of the contract with Land Forms Construction? Are the costs for these
amenities going to be reimbursed as a part of the grant?
Will not approving this consent calendar item make any difference with the work which actually gets
done? The more people who ask, the more chance we have of getting not only a straight answer,
but, a lot more bang for our bucks. ...S 310-377-8761
C2):
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING
FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
THE CITY COUNCIL_ OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That in accordance with Section 37202 of the Government
Code the City Manager hereby certifies to the accuracy of the following demands
and to the availability of the funds for payment thereof.
City Manager
SECTION 2: That the Claims and Demands set forth on the Warrant
Register attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made part by reference have been
audited as required by law and that the payments are hereby authorized in the
amount set forth therein.
Reviewed by: fib
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on January 8, 2014.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2014-_ was duly and regularly
passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on
January 8, 2014.
City Clerk
E-1
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City of Ranc44,Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date: 12/20/2013
V No. Yengor I PO No. jInvoice Date Invoice No. Account NumberT Description lCk No.1 Amount
18211A-1 GILBE A SWERING SERb 006412 12/20/2013 112DEC13 225-3025-431.32-00 12/13 ABC ANSWER SERV 1 01 70.75
Total Vendor $70.76
1841 ADP, INC. 1006673 12/20/2013 1428954324 101-2020-411.32-00 PJE 11/29/13 101 1,030.01
Total Vendor $1,030.01
2421
2421
AEGIS ITS, INC.
006750
1006750
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
6460
6531
202-3004-431.43-0011/13
1202-3004-431.43-00
TRAF SIGNAL MAINT
11/13 TRAF SIGNAL MAINT
0
0
1,057.75
1,747.39
Total Vendor $2,805.14
2563 AEROFUND FINANCIAL, INC. 1006432 11212=013 173806 101-3008-431.43 00 11/13 PVIC SANI SERVICES 1 01 295.00
Total Vendor $295.00
1892 AFLAC I 11=0t2013 1680310JAN14 685-1015-499.21-00 1/14 PREMS-AFLAC 1 01 1,057.14
Total Vendor $1,057.14
76 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES 12/20/2013 10-12/13 1101-0000-201.30-00 10-12/13 SPEC EVENTS 0 3,478.00
Total Vendor $3,478.00
2386 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. 1006507 12/20/2013 2012-032-15 330-3033-461.73-00 11/13 CA COASTAL TRAIL 1 01 1,267.50
Total Vendor $1,267.50
842
842
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIA
006557
006557
112/20/2013
12120/2013
154034-13106/14
185482-13106/14
101-4001-441.59-20
101-4001-441.59-20
2014 APA DUES -JA
2014APADUES-SK
0
0
415.00
365.00
Total Vendor $780.00
490 AT & T 112r2mm IIINOV13 101-2035-411.41-40 11/13 LONG DIST 1 01 135.61
Total Vendor $135.61
2671
2671
AUTONATION FORD TORRANCE
006766
006766
112120t20113
12/20/2013
36023
1360411
681-3081-499.43-00
1681-3081-499.43-00 1
AUTO MAINT
AUTO MAINT
0
0
1,237.27
57.35
Total Vendor $1,294.62
2592
2592
BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE G
006845
006845
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
316-01-04 1330-3031-461.32-00
316-01-05330-3031-461.32-00
JPAVEMT
MGMT SYSTEM
PAVEMENT MGMT SYSTEM
0
0
5,359.25
961.00
Total Vendor $6,320.25
m
w
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date: 12/20/2013
V No. Vendor I PO No_ linvoice Dat
Invoice No.
Account Number
Description
ICk No.1
Amount
2198 CALIFORNIA DENTAL NETWORK
12/20/2013
JOIJAN14
685-1015-499.21-00
1/14 PREMS-DENTAL
1 01
253.32
Total Vendor
$253.32
49 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE Cl12/20/2013
188474NOV13
202-3003-431.41-10
11/13 WATER
0
386.63
Total Vendor
$386.63
2601
2521
2521
2521
CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA, 11006655
006656
006656
006656
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
988117827
4011427495
4011431264
4011431265
681-6083-499.43-00
681-6083-499.43-00
681-6083-499.43-00
681-6083-499.43-00
COPIER MAINT
COPIER USE
COPIER MAINT
COPIER USE
0
0
0
0
1,296.38
159.17
11.00
11.00
Total Vendor
$1,477.55
52 CBM CONSULTING, INC. 1006502
12/20/2013
36012-12
501-3052-431.32-00
11/13 SRAMON STORM DRN
01
44,003.85
Total Vendor
$44,003.85
1041CDW
1041
GOVERNMENT LLC
15/2/2013
5/2/2013
BL85553
BB66524
681-2082-499.61-00
681-2082 499.61-00
MONITOR RETURN
MONITOR
0
0
-1,389.60
1,389.60
Total Vendor
$0.00
20 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATE 006567
10/31/2013
152917
101-4002-441.32-00
10/13 INSP
1 01
2,083.16
Total Vendor
$2,083.16
1378 CINTAS CORP. LOC 426 1006666
12/20/2013
1426434415
101-3008-431.43-00
1212 MAT CLEANING
01
150.00
Total Vendor
$150.00
58 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATE 006855
12/20/2013 13481
202-3004-431.43-00
LIGHTING/TRAF SIGNAL COST
01
854.81
Total Vendor
$854.81
99999 CRISTIN MONDY
12/20/2013
1120613CM
101-0000-229.20-00
1PARKREFUND
1 01
300.00
Total Vendor
$300.00
1801 DELL MARKETING L.P. 1006812 112/20/2013
IXJ8MJIC53
681-2082-499.75-20
DESKTOP PC'S-IT UPG
01
10,386.44
Total Vendor
$10,386.44
764 FIRST LEGAL NETWORK, LLC 1006406
12/20/2013 1201862
101-3001-431.32-00
11/20 NOC COURIER
01
117.65
Total Vendor
$117.65
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date: 12/20/2013
V No. Vendor I PO No. linvoice DateInvoice No. I Account Number Description Ck No.1 Amount
1734 FITCHETT, MARK 1 112/20/2013 12013 101-1005-411.57-00 11213 ENTERTAINMENT 1 01 150.00
Total Vendor $150.00
2105 GCS INC 1006439 12/20/2013 144766 101-3008-431.43-00 11/13 JANITORIAL SERV 1 01 6,824.00
Total Vendor $6,824.00
97 HARDY & HARPER, INC. 1006458 12/20/2013 140566 202-3003-431.43-00 11/13 ROW MAINT 01 12,960.00
Total Vendor $12,960.00
1737 HSA BANK 1 112/312013 ICK#52289 685-1015-499.21-00 2014 FUNDS -BS HIGH DEDCTB 52289 180,300.00
Total Vendor $180,300.00
2565
2565
2565
ITERIS, INC.
006844
006844
006844
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
313696330-3031-461.73-00
314060
314176
330-3031-461.73-00
330-3031-461.73-00
HAW BLVD SYNCH
TRAF SIGNAL SYNCH
HAW BLVD SYNCH
0
0
0
2,330.00
45,889.00
6,985.00
Total Vendor $55,204.00
2250 KLING CONSULTING GROUP 1006501 112r2wm 133755 101-3001-431.32-00 9/13 GEOTECH ___F_0j 300.00
Total Vendor $300.00
2693 KROGER PHARMACY MARKETS 12/20/2013 20131114959 685-1015-499.21-00 FLUE SHOTS 0 700.00
Total Vendor $700.00
1691 IKUBLA CRAFTS INC. 1006586 12/20/2013 1247406 101-5060-451.62-00 IPURCHASES FOR RESALE 1 0 628.01
Total Vendor $628.01
143 LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT 1006708 12/20/2013 1141739NH 101-1024-421.32-00 10/13 BIKE PATROL 1 01 1,830.40
Total Vendor $1,830.40
2203 LEGAL ACCESS PLANS, L.L.C. I 112r2O/2013 116006DEC13 685-0000-202.20-58 12/13 LEGAL PREMS 01 120.00
Total Vendor $120.00
130 LOMITA BLUEPRINT SERVICE, 11,1 112120/2013 1499693 101-4001-322.30-00 CAD PRINTS 01 63.63
Total Vendor $63.63
136
136
LORENZEN,GAIL
12/20/2013
112/20/2013
JAN-DEC13
NOV11-DEC12
780-0000-229.06-00 12013
780-0000-229.06-00
NW EXPENSES
2011-12 NW EXPENSES
0
0
2,036.09
1,756.12
m
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date: 12/20/2013
V No. Vendor
I PO No.
PnvoJce_Dat4
Invoice No.
I Account Number
Description
Ck No.1
Amount
Total Vendor
$3,792.21
386
386
386
386
3861
MANERI SIGN COMPANY, INC.
006843
006843
006843
006843
1006843
12/20/2013
12/2012013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
87743
87772
87806
87849
188040
202-3003-431.61-00
202-3003-431.61-00
202-3003-431.61-00
202-3003-431.61-00
202-3003-431.61-00
ROADWAY SIGNS
ROADWAY SIGNS
ROADWAY SIGNS
ROADWAY SIGNS
IROADWAY SIGNS
0
0
0
0
101
107.92
461.08
359.70
2,921.20
76.30
Total Vendor
$3,926.20
1815
1815
1815
1815
1815
1815
MARINA LANDSCAPE, INC:
006452
006453
006454
006455
006456
006457
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12120/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
8225101301
82261113008
8225111300
8097111300
8226101301
822611300A
202-3003-431.43-00
223-3023-431.43-00
202-3003-431.43-00
101-3009-431.43-00
101-3009-431.43-00
101-3009-431.43-00
10/13 IRRIGATION REPRS
11113 LANDS MAINT SUB1
1/13 LANDSCAPE MEDN
11/13 FUEL MOD -PARKS
10/13 IRRIGATION REPRS0
11113 PARK MAINT
0
0
0
0
0
-1,650.17
1,586.33
12,337.52
1,670.00
3,287.67
14,276.94
Total Vendor
$34,808.63
157 MDGASSOCIATES, INC.
1006521
12/20/2013
19181
310-3092-461.32-00
10/13 HIPADM
1 01
1,120.00
Total Vendor
$1,120.00
2199MEDICAL
2199
EYE SERVICES, INC.
12/2012013
12/20/2013
01JAN74
01JAN14
685-1015-499.21-00
685-0000-115.90-00
11114 PREMS-MES
1/14 PREMS-MES
0
0
1,110.63
40.30
Total Vendor
$1,150.93
2143 MELENDREZASSOCIATES
1006513
11212012013-18001023
330-3033-461.32-00
10/13 ABC IMPRVMT
1 01
2,250.00
Total Vendor
$2,250.00
1814 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SEF -1006794
12/2012013
141504
101-3009-431.43-00
11/13 PARK MAINT
I _01
6,140.00
Total Vendor
$6,140.00
160 MOBILE MINI INC
006461
12/20/2013 17013113843
101-3001-431.44-10
12/13 STORAGE -PW
1 01
193.08
Total Vendor
$193.08
1123 MULTI W SYSTEMS, INC. 1006462
12/20/2013 131331116
225-3025-431.43-00
IGRINDER PUMPS
1 01
2,776.45
Total Vendor
$2,776.45
1237 NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL 1096464
12/20/2013 125352B
101-3007-431.43-00
1/13 STREET SWEEP
01
11,044.47
00
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date: 12/20/2013
V No. Vendor I PO No. Invoice Date Invoice No. I Account Number Description lCk No.1 Amount
1237 NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL 1006465 12/20/2013 125352A 202-3003-431.43-00 111/13 BUS SHELTER CLEANUP 1 01 1,599.48
Total Vendor $12,643.95
171
OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
006414
12/20/2013
685142059001
101-3001-431.61-00
PW SUPPLIES
0
34.24
171
006414
12/20/2013
687141194001
101-3001-431.61-00
PW SUPPLIES
0
10.24
171
006414
12/20/2013
687463871001
101-3001-431.61-00
PW SUPPLIES
0
33.89
171
006547
12/20/2013
684261182001
101-4001-441.61-00
PLANNING SUPPLIES
0
56.20
171
006627
12/20/2013
683777654001
101-5010-451.61-00
REC SUPPLIES
0
435.98
171
006627
12/20/2013
684548629001
101-5010-451.61-00
REC SUPPLIES
0
38.10
171
006627
12/20/2013
684548703001
101-5010-451.61-00
REC SUPPLIES
0
10.05
171
006627
12/20/2013
687818323001
101-5010-451.61-00
REC SUPPLIES
0
125.56
171
006719
12/20/2013
684481720001
101-2030-411.61-00
TONER
0
1,975.72
171
006723
12/20/2013
683776626001
101-5030-451.61-00
FACILITY SUPPLIES
0
124.72
171
006723
12/20/2013
687818119001
101-5030-451.61-00
FACILITY SUPPLIES
0
15.02
Total Vendor $2,859.72
99999 OLGA MOLINA 1 112/20/2013 11130130M 101-0000-229.20-00 IPARK REFUND 10 300.00
Total Vendor $300.00'
1646 PACIFIC BOOKS 006588 12/20/2013 1120413 101-5060-451.62-00 PURCHASES FOR RESALE 1 0 86.18
Total Vendor $86.18
183
PALOS VERDES ON THE NET
006654
12/20/2013
2013-100
101-5010-451.32-00
TRAIL WATCH WEB PORTAL
0
3,420.00
183
006676
12/20/2013
2013-99
101-2030-411.32-00
12/13 SERVER/SW
0
2,800.00
183
006678
12/20/2013
2013-102
101-2030-411.32-00
12/13 GIS
0
6,000.00
183
006679
12/20/2013
2013-101
101-2030-411.32-00
12/13 WEB/VIDEO
0
4,000.00
183
006680
12/20/2013
2013-98
101-2030-411.32-00
12/13 HELP DESK
0
11,500.00
183
006852
12/20/2013
2012-56A
681-2082-499.43-00
13/14 REMOTE MONITORG
0
772.50
183
12/20/2013
5249
101-6000-363.10-30
1/14 UTILITY LEASE
0
-436.00
Total Vendor $28,056.50
1294 PALOS VERDES PEN LAND CO 006510 12/20/2013 2013-060 330-3033-461.73-00 COAST TRAIL PROJ PLANTG 1 01 16,864.65
Total Vendor $16,864.65
2610 PALOS VERDES PEN UNIFIED 006828 12/20/2013 ID0119 101-4001-441.55-00 PUBLIC NOTICE ENVELOPES 01 806.60
. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date: 12/20/2013
V No. I Vendor I PO No. Invoice Dat
Invoice No. I
Account Number
Description
ICk No.1
Amount
Total Vendor
$806.60
185 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NE 006546
12/20/2013
1148615
101-4001-441.54-00
11/13 LEGALADS-CDD
1 0
-2,127.16
Total Vendor
$2,127.16
2479 PERCEPTIVE ENTERPRISES, IN 006509
12/20/2013
2262
330-3033-461.73-00
11113 LABOR COMP
0
472.50
Total Vendor
$472.50
204 PORTUGUESE BEND CMNTYAS
12/20/2013
7272007011/14
101-3009-431.69-00
2014 PBCA DUES ASSMT
0
14.85
Total Vendor
$14.85
2125 PRO GUIDE PEST ELIMINATION 1006570
12/20/2013
17165
1017-3009-431.43-00
112113 PEST CONTROL
1 01
2,080.00
Total Vendor
$2,080.00
1699 SATCOM GLOBAL, INC. 1
112/20/2013
JAS11131796
101-1026-421.41-40
10/13 SAT PHONE
1 01
90.88
Total Vendor
$90.88
2677 SKYLINE SAFETYAND SUPPLY 1006799
12/20/2013
115005689
101-3009-431.61-00
IGRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES
1 01
817.88
Total Vendor
$817.88
2417 SO CAL ROLLING SHUTTER 1006474
12/20/2013
13722S
101-3008-431.43-00
11012 SHUTTER REPRS
0
330.00
Total Vendor
$330.00
248
248
248
248
248
248
248
248
248
SOUTHERN CA EDISON
1
12/3/2013
12/3/2013
12/3/2013
12/3/2013
12/3/2013
12/3/2013
12/3/2013
12/3/2013
12/20/2013
10/135125091
10/135125091
10/136125091
10/135125091
10/136680274
10/136680274
10/136680274
10/136680274
11113 9463451
101-3008-431.41-30
202-3003-431.41-30
202-3004-431.41-30
223-3023-431.41-30
101-3009-431.41-30
202-3003-431.41-30
202-3004-431.41-30
211-3011-431.41-30
337-4037-441.32-00
10113 ELECT -BLDG
10/13 ELECT -SPR
10/13 ELECT -TC
10/13 ELECT-SUB1
10/13 ELECT -PARKS
10/13 ELECT -SPR
10/13ELECTTC
10113 ELECT -ST LITES
11/13-1/14 ELECT HIGHRDGE
52290
52290
52290
52290
52290
52290
52290
52290
1 0
6,529.48
526.97
580.34
53.80
72.30
127.17
1,043.18
26,712.70
25.34
Total Vendor
$35,671.28
3 STATE OF CA,DEPT OF TRANSP 006854
12/20/2013
SL140208
202-3004-431.43-00
7-9/13 SIGNAL/LITES
0
3,540.26
Total Vendor
$3,540.26
0
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date: 12/20/2013
V No. Vendor
I PO No. lInvoice Datf
Invoice No.
I Account Number
Description
lCk No.1
Amount
2513 STEVENS, BRUCE A.
1
11212012013
1120613
101-5030-451.61-00
IPIANO TUNING SERVICES
1 01
185.00
Total Vendor
$185.00
2322 SUPREME GRAPHICS, INC.
1006408
1=2012013
111779
101-3001-431.55-00
IBUS CARDS -BM
01
155.87
Total Vendor
$155.87
2202 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC 006648
12/20/2013
1614634
101-1005-411.43-00
1114 MEDIA DELIVERY
01
74.26
Total Vendor
$74.26
1684 ULINE, INC.
1006645
11212012013
155161292
101-5060-451.61-00
JPVIC SUPPLIES
1 01
235.94
Total Vendor
$235.94
1701 JUNDERGROUND SERVICE ALE
006751
12/20/2013
11120130566
202-3003-431.43-00
11/13 DIG ALERTS
1 0
91.50
Total Vendor
$91.50
703 VAVRINEK, TRINE, DAY & CO., LL 006526
12/20/2013
1011131NV
101-2020-411.32-00
ICONTROLLER'S REPORT
1 01
3,580.00
Total Vendor
$3,580.00
692
692
692
692
VERIZON
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
3770371 NOV13
3772290NOV13
3775370NOV13
2658340NOV13
101-2035-411.41-40
101-2035-411.41-40
101-2035-411.41-40
101-2035-411.41-40
11/13 PHONE
11/13 PHONE
11113 PHONE
11113 PHONE
0
0
0
0
1,324.15
104.49
652.68
190.14
Total Vendor
$2,271.46
2664
2664
2664
2664
VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
006757
006846
006846
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/2012013
12/20/2013
20015864
20015862
20015863
20015860
330-3031-461.73-00
501-3052-431.73-00
501-3052-431.73-00
780-0000-229.0400
RES STREET IMPRVMT
MICRO SURFACE STREETS
MICRO SURFACE STREETS
TD #550
0
0
0
0
1,524.75
5,944.34
156.75
4,611.87
Total Vendor
$12,237.71
2224
2270
WAGEWORKS, INC.
12/20/2013
112/20J2013
01JAN14
11201328019C
685-1015-099.21-00
685-1015-499.21-00
1/14 PREMS-FLEX
111/13COBRA
1 0
0
65.75
125.00
Total Vendor
$190.75
301
301
301
WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 1006487
006487
006487
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013 192783
92541
92636
202-3003-431.43-00
202-3003-431.43-00
202-3003-431.43-00
10-11/1 TREE REMOVAL
11113 TREE TRIM -ROW
11/13 TREE TRIM -ROW
0
0
0
1,300.80
22,220.20
13,284.90
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Check Register -JANUARY 8, 2014 Date:1212012013
V No. I Vendor
I PO No.
Privoice Dat4
Invoice No.
I Account Number
Description
ICk No.
Amount
Total Vendor
$36,805.90
16
16
16
16
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
006786
006786
006786
006786
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
12/20/2013
3-16362
3-16363
3-16364
3-16365
330-3030-461.32-00
330-3030-461.32-00
330-3030-461.32-00
330-3030-461.32-00
11113 FED COMPLIANCE
FED COMPLIANCE
FED COMPLIANCE
11/13 FED COMPLIANCE
0
0
0
0
900.00
185.00
2,153.97
2,516.25
Total Vendor
$5,755.22
Total Register
$562,130.99
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From: Kit Fox
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 9:16 AM
To: CC
Subject: FW: January 8th Format
Attachments: RANCHO PALOS VERDES January 8, 2014 Agenda.docx
Importance: High
Dear Mayor Duhovic and Members of the City Council:
Attached, please find Dr. Colman's agenda for this Wednesday's City Council goal -setting exercise.
Kit Fox, AICP
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
(310) 5445226
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From: Allan Colman [mailto:acolman@closersgroup.com]
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 8:55 AM
To: Kit Fox
Cc: Carolyn Lehr
Subject: January 8th Format
Kit,
Hope you enjoyed the holidays. Attached is the format we will be using at the workshop. Please
have full printed sets made for the Council and appropriate staff as well as preparing the slide format
for the audience. Any questions, please call.
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Wednesday, JANUARY 8, 2014
1. What you already have:
• General Plan (pending update in 2014);
• Vision Statement;
• Core Values Statement;
• City Goals and Priorities, January 15, 2013 and updated version, January
8, 2014;
• Council Leadership Training Summation, October 5, 2013;
• RPV Major Tasks List — Draft for 2014;
• Civil Grand Jury Report;
• Summaries of City staff actions completed, underway or pending;
• Matrix Report
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The City'of Rancho Palos Verdes will preserve and enhance the natural beauty
and terrain of its City by strengthening public safety and traffic control,
innovating and expanding its parks and recreation programs, actively reinforcing
its infrastructure, continuing to encourage citizen involvement and public
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Priorities include:
1. Continue with focus on crime prevention (top priority from 2013 City Goals)
2. Continue forging closing City relationships with Sheriff's Department (top
priority form 2013 City Goals)
3. Create joint powers agency for emergency management for the peninsula
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
1. City trail system enhancement (2013 City Goals)
2. Implementation of on-line access to recreation programs and space
rentals (Matrix).
3. Determine through policy decision to increase level of recreational
programs without changes in staffing levels (Matrix).
4. Emergency preparedness contract position should be authorized as a full
time position (Matrix).
5. Continue with shared use of PVUSD & City Facilities (2013 City Goals)
6. Continue with evaluation of city recreation programs, sustainability (2013
City Goals)
7. Work to increase interpretive programming re: Palos Verdes Nature
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1. Infrastructure funding and alternatives (2013 Council Goals)
2. Continue with projects programmed for FY 2014-15,16,17,18 of
$36,000,000.00 (City Capital Improvement Program, 2013 City Council
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3. Continue with programmed maintenance and dewatering wells for
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1. Continue citizen involvement in infrastructure goal -setting process
(2013 City Council Goals)
2. Continue community workshops for issues such as safe school routes,
cross -walks, Coast Vision Plan, park/preserve improvements, etc. (2013
City Council Goals)
3. Expand public outreach program to familiarize residents [and
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GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, FISCAL CONTROLPAND TRANSPARENCY
1. Determine timing, format, job description, etc. for new City Manager
search.
2. Council to improve conduct and efficiencies (JPIA Guidelines)
3. Request recommendations from Human Resources Director on avoiding
another period of high turnover in City staff.
4. Reinforce actions taken regarding full transparency of financial information
5. Improve Organizational Efficiency ( Matrix and 2013 City Goals)
- Rebidding of contracts
- Public Works Actions
- Recreation and Parks Actions
- Transparency Enhancements
- City Clerk
- Human Resources
- Community Development
6. Intergovernmental Issues
1. General Plan
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January 2014 RANCHO PALOS VERDES MAJOR TASKS LIST - DRAFT
No.
Project Name
Project Manager Group
Scope of Work
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Design=90%. going out for bidding expected in December 2013. Construction is
1
Improvements
Public Works - Facilities
scheduled to begin on February 18 and to be completed by May 19, 2014.
Design=3%. Scope of work defined. Consultant selected through RFQ process.
2
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Parking
Public Works - Facilities
CC awarded consultant contract on October 1st 2013. Per CP advice, the Focus
Lot Improvement
Group will be conferred with about the design. Project is expected to be
completed by September 2014.
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Design=50%. Construction is expected to begin on April 30, 2014 and be
3
Restrooms and Driveway
Public Works - Facilities
completed by July 22, 2014.
Improvement
Bronco Martingale and Grayslake
Design= 0%. Consultant needs to be hired. Project preliminary planning and
4
Trails Preliminary Planning and
Public Works - Facilities
design report to be completed by September 5, 2014. Construction will be through
Design
a separate project for which a budget request needs to be submitted for FY 14-15.
5
Cable TV Building Restroom
Public Works - Facilities
Design= 50%. Construction begins April 4 and is scheduled to be completed by
Improvement
the end of May 2014.
Design= 0%. As a first step, the Alarm System Contracts need to be overhauled
6
Installation of Security Cameras
Public Works - Facilities
by the City Attorney. Installation is expected to begin on July 21 and be completed
by September 12, 2014.
Design= 1 % This project is currently on hold until the preparation of RPV
Infrastructure Report Card (IRC; expected in September 2013) followed by the
RPV Infrastructure Management Program (IMP; expected in December 2013).
After this the expected first step involves a study of community needs through
7
Ladera Linda Site Master Plan
Public Works - Facilities
public outreach along with the City needs; The second step will include
programming and quantifying those needs, followed by planning and preparing a
concept master plan which may be phased. When completed, the Master Plan will
be presented to the CC for direction and further action
8
Landslide Dewatering Well
Public Works-
The location of one well has been established; the second well location is not yet
Construction
Water Quality/Flood Protection
known.
Play Surface Refurbishing - Basketball
Design= 0%. City Hall Tennis Court and Ladera Linda Basketball Court need
9
& Paddle Tennis Courts
Public Works - Facilities
replacement. Budget request submitted for FY 13-14 -was not approved.
10
RPV Infrastructure Report Card
Public Works - Facilities
Design= 85%. Final draft report under review by PW and other departments. The
draft report is expected to be presented to the CC in January 2014.
11
Ryan Park Southern Entrance
Public Works - Facilities
Design= 90% . Preparing the Bid Documents. Construction is scheduled to begin
Realignment and Parking Lot
Ion March 3, and be completed by July 2014.
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Salvation Army Trail Improvement
Public Works - Facilities
Design= 85%. Construction is scheduled to begin on march 11, and be completed
by June 2, 2014.
13
Storm Drain Modification for Salvation
Public Works - Facilities
Construction was completed on December 6, 2013.
Army Trial
Design= 5% . Received notice of award for $300,000. Waiting for formal letter
14
Sunnyside Trail Improvement
Public Works - Facilities
from County and grant documents before preparing staff report for Council
approval.
Hesse Park MPR Lighting and Screen
Meeting held with Dennis and Ted in November 2013 to define the scope of work
15
Upgrade
Public Works - Facilities
and roles & responsibilities. Ted (IT) is expected to call for a kick off meeting.
Tentative schedule for completion is July 25, 2014.
CDD is responsible for the main grant. PW is handling the smaller Measure A
16
Montemalaga Open Space Acq
Public Works-
grant for administration portion of costs. CC approved, waiting for grant approval
Parks, Open Space, and Trails
and close of escrow. Prepared draft grant application and support documents.
Public Works-
Audit has been completed. Staff is in the process of implementing the corrective
17
Playground Safety Audit
Parks, Open Space, and Trails
measures described in the report at each of the various playgrounds throughout
the City.
The PW, CM, CD and R&P Departments with the PVPLC have catalogued and
18
Public Space Uniform Sign Project
Public Works-
documented all signs in the City's preserve area, parks, trails, parking lots and
Parks, Open Space, and Trails
scenic turnouts. We are currently working on standard sign language, layout and
placement. The committee meets twice a month.
19
NPDES Program Coordination
Public Works-
Ongoing work with JLHA to manage MS4 compliance for City including
Water Quality/Flood Protection
cooperative effort for EWMP with other Peninsula Agencies.
Contract Awarded Oct 1. NTP issued. In data gathering stage. This year-long
Public Works-
effort will inventory and assess the storm drain system's adequacy and condition
20
Storm Drain Master Plan Update
Water Quality/Flood Protection
and create a prioritized list of projects. Additionally a GIS based on-line
management tool will be created and delivered to the city to allow the PW
department to better update and manage the system and its elements."
21
ADA Curb Compliant Ramps
Public Works -Right of Way
Construction= 100%. Construction of Phase I is complete. Phase II construction
Blackhorse Road
Construction=0%.
Annual Sidewalk Repair Program
Construction=100% Construction complete and Notice of Completion approved by
22
FY12 13
Public Works - Right of Way
Council on November 19, 2013. Waiting 35 days before retention released to
contractor.
23
Annual Sidewalk Repair Program
Public Works - Right of Way
Design=25% Preparing list of repair locations throughout the City
FY13 14
Design=99%. Completed public outreach effort. Plans have been circulated to
24
Arterial Roads Rehabilitation PVDE
Public Works - Right of Way
interested parties for comment and specifications are being revised per City
Attorney's comments. Expect advertising to start at the end of December and start
construction in February 2014.
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Design= 95%. Submitted ROW certification to Caltrans for approval. Waiting E-76
Hawthorne Blvd Pedestrian Linkage
to start construction. The construction of this project will be performed after the
25
Sidewalk Project
Public Works - Right of Way
Traffic Signal Synchronization Project has been done to avoid destroying a newly -
constructed sidewalk for installation of fiber optic conduits.
Preliminary Engineering Study PVDS
Funding for this design project has been dedicated in the FY13/14 budget. City
26
Landslide Road
Public Works - Right of Way
Council may fund roadway relocation in the future. Discussions with Geologists
are continuing regarding the relocation effort.
27
PVDE Guardrails Traffic Safety
Public Works - Right of Way
Bid package finalized and E-76 authorization received. Anticipate advertising in
Improvements
December 2013/early 2014.
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PVDS Landslide Area Drainage
Public Works - Right of Way
Maintenance needed to re -align pipes. Hardy and Harper is preparing to begin
Corrections
work in December.
Project in design. One Public Information meeting was conducted in October;
29
PVDS Roadway Realignment East
Public Works -Right of Way
another specific to the parking lot is being planned for January. Advertisement of
End
this project is anticipated in March, construction should begin in May.
30
PVDW Center Median Project Phase I
Public Works - Right of Way
Design=95%. Plan, Specifications, & Estimates preparation phase - Plans are
95% complete. Will advertise for bids in early 2014.
31
PVDW Center Median Project Phase
Public Works - Right of Way
Design=95%. Plan, Specifications, & Estimates preparation phase - Plans are
11
95% complete. Advertise for bids in early 2014.
Residential Rehab FY1012 Area
Construction=100% Phase I complete. Construction=90% Phase 11 construction
32
5and3
Public Works - Right of Way
began Monday, October 7th, and is expected to be completed by the end of
December 2013.
33
Residential Rehab FY12 13 Areas 1
Public Works -Right of Way
Design=40%. Design of Area 5B improvements is almost complete from previous
and 5B
project. RFP being prepared for design services for Area 1.
Admin=50%. Harris & Associates has rewritten the report describing the Citywide
34
Citywide Sewer Analysis
Public Works - Sewer System
needs and outlining potential funding opportunities. Project is on hold until further
notice.
A design RFP has been prepared and will be released following the New Year.
35
Sewer Capacity Improvements
Public Works - Sewer System
Once a firm is selected the design should be complete within two months, bidding
and award will require two months. Construction is anticipated to begin in May.
This project is being combined with the Hawthorne Blvd. Traffic Signal
36
Citywide Traffic Safety Battery Backup
Public Works -
Synchronization Project in order to minimize construction impacts on the
Traffic/Transportation/Safety
community. The Traffic Signal Synchronization Project is currently in design and
construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2014.
Project received program supplement to initiate design. This project is currently in
37
Hawthorne Blvd Signal
Public Works -
design and coordinated with the Facilities and IT departments as we will utilize the
Synchronization
Traffic/Transportation/Safety
trench line to lay fiber and connect Ryan and Hesse Park to CH. Construction
anticipated to begin in Spring 2014.
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Palos Verdes Drive South Bikeway
Public Works -
Project is awaiting approval of an amendment request from the Los Angeles
38
Safety Project
Traffic/Transportation/Safety
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Approval of this request is
expected to occur in Spring 2014.
39
PVDS Landslide Road Evaluation
Public Works -
Reviewing roadway monthly with Jim Lancaster
Traffic/Transportation/Safety
40
Marguerite Canyon Improvements
Public Works - Water
Contract Awarded Oct 1 to KPFF for feasibility study. Kickoff meeting held Nov 5
Quality/Flood Protection
2013. NTP will be issued upon receipt of insurances.
41
Paintbrush Canyon Drainage Study
Public Works - Water
RFP is being prepared for this project.
Quality/Flood Protection
42
San Pedro Canyon Area Storm Drain
Public Works - Water
Design 80%. Projects to be rolled into effort focused in PVDE area. Construction
Improvements
Quality/Flood Protection
expected to begin in early 2014.
Construction=75%. Construction underway, construction completion scheduled for
43
San Ramon Canyon Stabilization
Public Works - Water
April 2014. Rib and Lag tunneling expected to be complete in late December. Inlet
Quality/Flood Protection
and outlet structures are under construction. Schedule & budget are secure.
Public Works - Water
Ongoing work. Evaluate need and create projects as needed throughout the year.
44
Storm Drain Maintenance
Quality/Flood Protection
Several projects identified in last year's lining investigation now being defined for
design RFP.
45
Trump Storm Drains
Public Works - Water
Working with Greg Pfost and Alan Braadvedt on this
Quality/Flood Protection
46
General Plan Update
Community Development
A complete update of the City's 38 -year old General Plan
47
Trails Network Plan Update
Community Development
An update of the City's Conceptual Trails Plan and Bikeways Plan which will be
consolidated into one Trails Network Plan
Coordination with a selected consultant to prepare a plan for Western Avenue that
48
Western Ave Compass Project Grant
Community Development
will improve the aesthetic appearance and promote economic development
A proposal initiated by the City Council to remove a loop hole in the City's existing
Fence, Wall and Hedge Ordinance
Fence, Wall & Hedge Ordinance to provide more view protection to residents
49
Code Amendment
Community Development
affected by hedges that may impair their view. The amendment will also change
the allowed height of fences/walls from 6 feet to 7 feet in height.
Arterial Walls and Fences Code
A proposal initiated by the City Council to establish regulations for the repair or
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Amendment
Community Development
replacement of fences or walls located along major arterial streets in the City.
A public outreach process to develop a concept plan for the City's Lower Point
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Update of Lower Point Vicente Portion
Community Development
Vicente property that is consistent with the City's General Plan, Coastal Specific
of Coast Vision Plan
Plan, Program of Utilization and any deed restrictions on the property.
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Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Community Development
A public outreach process to develop a concept plan for Abalone Cove Shoreline
Improvements
Park.
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Implementation of Certain Public
Community Development
The planning and implementation of the Salvation Army Trail Segment, Bronco
Trails outside of the Preserve
Trail Segment, Library Trail Segment and Grayslake Trail Segment.
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Trump National Golf Course
Community Development
The review and/or processing of permits related to ongoing activities or proposed
improvements.
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Marymount California University
Community Development
The review and/or processing of permits related to ongoing activities or proposed
improvements.
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Energy Cost Savings Programs
Community Development
Participation in SCE's Enterprise Energy Management cost savings program and
EnerqV Leader Partnership Program to reduce the City's energy costs.
Participation in quarterly public forums for the purpose of getting the public more
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PUMP Quarterly Public Forums
Community Development
involved with public use management issues related to the City's Nature Preserve.
The preparation of an EIR to analyze the environmental impacts of allowing 47
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Zone 2 EIR
Community Development
vacant lots to be developed in Zone 2 within the City's landslide moratorium area.
The development of a master plan for Point Vicente Park/Civic Center, including
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Civic Center Master Plan
City Manager's Office
City Hall facilities, Council Chambers, Emergency Operations Center, Community
Building, Village Green and shared parking.
City Hall Renovation Cost/BenefitA
cost/benefits analysis of renovating the existing City Hall buildings for
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Analysis
City Manager's Office
compliance with current building safety and access requirements versus new
construction.
Conduct a statistically valid telephone survey of residents' opinions regarding City
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Community Survey
City Manager's Office
service levels to assist the City Council in developing its strategic objections and
making policy decisions.
Participate in the LA-RICS Authority, a regional cooperative effort to establish a
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Los Angeles Regional Interoperable
City Manager's Office
wide -area interoperable public safety communications network. Four sites have
Communications System (LA-RICS)
been identified in RPV, including a new monopole at City Hall. LA-RICS currently
has until August 2015 to complete the project.
Coordinate the renewal of the leases for the monopole at City Hall expires in June
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City Hall Monopole Lease
City Manager's Office
2014. As part of this effort, staff is seeking aesthetic improvements to the existing
facility.
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Film LA
City Manager's Office
Enter into an agreement with Film LA to process the City's film permit applications
through this regional non-profit organization.
Seek an alternative location on City -owned property for the current farm lease at
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Preservation of Agriculture
City Manager's Office
Point Vicente Park or a new demonstration Japanese -American-style dry farm
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Wall of Honor
City Manager's Office
Work with the Council Subcommittee to determine the design, location and criteria
for the Wall of Honor.
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Skate Park
City Manager's Office
Working with Skate park PV to assess the feasibility of locating a skateboard
laza at Point Vicente Park.
City Manager's Office/Human
Preparation and negotiation of the City's first Memorandum of Understanding
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Memorandum of Understanding
Resources
(MOU) with the Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association.
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Class and Compensation Study
City Manager's Office/Human
Follows completion of the MOU
Resources
Update Personnel Rules,
City Manager's Office/Human
Follows completion of the MOU
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Administrative Instructions &
Resources
Employee Handbook
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Job Specifications Update
City Manager's Office/Human
Follows completion of the MOU
Resources
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Performance Management Tool
City Manager's Office/Human
Implementation of an improved system of conducting employee performance
Resources
evaluations.
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AED Installation
City Manager's Office/Human
Installation of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units at all staffed park sites
Resources
and/or public buildings.
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Upgrade of Building Security System
City Manager's Office/Human
Installation of key card readers at entrances to all staffed park sites and/or public
Resources
buildings.
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Records Management Project
City Clerk's Office
Conversion of the City's vital documents (scanned/verified) into the Electronic
Document Management System Laserfiche .
Surveillance Cameras at City
An investigation of alternatives to provide video surveillance at the major arterial
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Entrances
Public Safety
entry points into the City, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department, as a deterrent to crime.
A study to identify a location on the south side of the City for an ambulance station
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Ambulance Station
Public Safety
to be leased to the agency that contracts with the LA County Fire Department for
these services.
Recreation and Parks, Administrative Office, Finance and IT, and Public Works
staff are working to create a drop-in office at the Ladera Linda Community Center
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Park Ranger/Sheriff Drop In Office
Public Safety
for Lomita Sheriffs Department officers and MRCA rangers. Staff is working on
internet capabilities and keyless entry to the office. The office should be ready for
use in early 2014.
All -Hazards Multi -Jurisdictional
An update to the adopted 2004 Joint NHMP in conjunction with the City of Rolling
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Mitigation Plan Update
Emergency Preparedness
Hills Estates. Updating the plan is essential for eligibility for FEMA disaster
reimbursement funds.
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Recreation and Parks, Administrative Office, and Community Development
Department staff worked together with trail enthusiasts from the hiking,
equestrian, and mountain biking communities to assist the PVPLC to develop a
Volunteer Trail Watch Program for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The
Program is headed by the PVPLC, with City support. The City provides a web
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Volunteer Trail Watch
Recreation & Parks
portal for logging volunteer reports, funding and training through Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority Rangers, and feedback on the program.
The first group of volunteers began monitoring the Preserve in late 2013. The
next recruitment/training is planned for January 2014. The goals of the program
are to educate Preserve visitors on Preserve rules, improve visitors' experience,
and collect information to help MRCA Rangers, the City, and PVPLC in
management of the Preserve.
Continue to monitor the "Rancho Caninos" temporary dog park at Point Vicente
Park/Civic Center built in November 2012. Identify potential locations for
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Pocket Dog Park Site Location Study
Recreation & Parks
additional pocket dog parks in the City. Continue to monitor progress of proposed
regional dog park at County's former Palos Verdes Landfill site in Rolling Hills
Estates.
The development of a Master Plan that will lay the groundwork for the site's long -
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Ladera Linda Site Master Plan
Recreation & Parks
term redevelopment and potential phased implementation. The first step of this
project involves a study of community needs through public outreach.
Council approved conceptual plans for the park in December 2010. A Mitigated
Negative Declaration is currently being prepared for the project, which will be
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Grandview Park Improvement Project
Recreation & Parks
circulated for public comment in 2014. In 2012, Council moved the project to the
CIP unfunded list. The next steps will be to explore funding, phasing of the
project's concept plan, and construction of the proposed improvements
Conceptual plans were approved for the park in November 2010. In 2012, Council
moved the project from the CIP funded list, to the unfunded list; and on July 17,
2012 Council directed staff to complete the Negative Declaration for the project as
currently proposed, but to then work with the Pacific View Homeowner's
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Lower Hesse Park Improvement
Recreation &Parks
Association to develop a phased scaled-down project to be brought back to City
Project
Council. The MND was completed and released for public comment Dec. 3,
2013. Staff is currently meeting with the Pacific View HOA to develop a phased,
scaled-down project. The MND, public comments, and modified master plan will
be brought to Council in early 2014.
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Because the existing SunGard system is at end of useful life, Matrix
recommended its replacement. The Staff acquisition team has selected to
recommend the Tyler Munis ERP system to replace the SunGard accounting
system. The staff acquisition team is currently evaluating Tyler's permitting
module as a possible replacement of the Tidemark permit tracking system
currently in use by the Community Development department. The staff acquisition
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Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP")
FIT
team is also evaluating two software options for Public Works. The City's project
System
advisor from GFOA, the City Attorney and Staff are currently negotiating the ERP
system with Tyler with the expectation of making a recommendation to the City
Council for licensing and implementation in early 2014. Staff expects to bring an
overview of this project to the City Council with a recommendation to retain an IT
consultant to assist the staff acquisition team with evaluating migration, integration
and deployment issues.
The last review of cost -based fees was completed in 2010. With acquisition and
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Update of Cost -Based Fee System
FIT
implementation of new software systems for Community Development, Public
Works, and Finance, some business processes will likely change; which will
necessitate a review of cost -based fees.
Staff has deferred the process of reviewing all disaster recovery documents and
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Update Disaster Recovery Documents
FIT
processes for improvement with the goal of moving to a electronic -based system,
some documents which may possibly be integrated with the Tyler Munis system.
Obtain approval from both Oversight Board and CA Department of Finance for
transfer of real property from the Successor Agency to the City. The restructure of
the City's consolidated loan, including the expected renegotiation with the County
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Redevelopment Dissolution
FIT
regarding the distribution of redevelopment property tax will become a mandatory,
significant complex task. Due to the complexity of dissolution law and the
required processes to complete, the remaining steps of dissolution are expected
to consume significant staff and City Attorney time.
Once a Banking Services contract is approved by the City Council, a complete
transition of the City's banking services will be required, including accounts,
Transition to New Banking Services
electronic transaction agreements, on-line activities and replacement of all paper
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Provider
FIT
stock. This transition will include coordination with other departments, system set-
up, intensive communication with outside agencies and taxpayers, re-
programming of certain systems, Staff training, etc.
Staff is currently preparing options for City Council, including use of The Network
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Fraud Hotline
FIT
to operate a hotline for the City, establishing a policy for processing reports of
abuse, crimes, financial malfeasance and wrongdoing, public reporting and
necessary corrective actions.
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The City's independent auditors, Vavrinek, Trine & Day, have completed an
attestation review of the City Manager's salary, compliance with the City's payroll
process, adherence to her employment agreement and tax laws, as well as all
expenses paid to and on behalf of the City Manager during 2012. It submitted its
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Employee Compensation Review
FIT
finding of 100% compliance to the City Council in 2013. The City's independent
auditor will perform additional procedures to test employee compensation during
January 2014. Significant Staff time is required to prepare a compensation
schedule and to prepare for the auditors.
Staff will coordinate with the City's financial advisor to develop a financing plan for
the San Ramon Canyon Stabilization project. The proposed financing plan may or
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San Ramon Financing Plan
FIT
may not include the issuance of debt; which would include working closely with
outside rating agencies, bond counsel, and other professional advisors to
complete the issuance of bond debt to restore CIP reserves for future
infrastructure projects.
Staff expects to participate &/or coordinate the preparation of a one-time midyear
update of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan in coordination with the
financing plan for the San Ramon Canyon Stabilization project. This midyear
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Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
FIT
update would be conducted in coordination with the City's financial advisor and will
consider funded and unfunded projects included in the CIP for the previous year,
new projects and rating of the condition existing infrastructure categories and
funds available.
Finance Staff developed a comprehensive Powerpoint presentation about the
City's financial structure and status and delivered it to several civic organizations
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Community Presentations
FIT
(e.g. homeowners' association meetings). Staff anticipates updating the
presentation and working with Public Works staff to develop a similar presentation
about storm drains in early 2014.
FIT staff will continue to assist with implementation of Active Network software for
Recreation and Parks, including software and hardware set-up, coordination with
Implementation of Recreation
banking and accounting records. The system will facilitate electronic processing
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Software
FIT
of event registration, facility rentals and payments. Upgrade of the point of sale
and inventory systems for the PVIC gift shop will be a significant part of this
project.
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The City completed a significant improvement of the Main Page and functionality
of the City's website in early 2013. However, with the assistance of its
independent IT Advisor, Staff will soon begin to establish the process to conduct a
RFP to revise the website, including its current features like video on demand,
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Revision of Website
FIT
emergency notification, listserver system and non -emergency notification. With
the hiring of the vacant IT *position, Staff expects to proceed with next steps during
2014 as a part of the process to conduct a competitive process for IT services.
With the hiring of the vacant IT Manager position, Staff expects to make a
recommendation to the City Council in early 2014 for establishing a written policy
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Policy for Email Archival and Retrieval
FIT
for email archival and retrieval, as well as the possible acquisition of hardware,
software or a third party provider to manage retention and retrieval for PRAs.
Staff, with the assistance of PVNET, RPVty and Cox Communication's IT advisor,
developed a conceptual plan to improve video broadcasting originating at Hesse
Park. A provision to fund the concept was included in FY13-14 budget. Because
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Improve Video Quality During Hesse
FIT
it's a "public works project", FIT staff & PVNET have passed -off the installation of
Park Cable Broadcasts
camera lights and a backdrop to Public Works. It's expected that the project will
be designed, bid specifications developed and bid during 2014. The audio
upgrade will be acquired and installed after the backdrop and lights portion of the
project is completed.
PVNET has licensed GIS pictometry provided by LAR -IAC for the benefit of the
Present a recommendation to City
City on a short-term basis. Staff expects that the IT Manager will bring forward a
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Council to upgrade GIS pictometry
FIT
recommendation to join the LAR -IAC consortium and enter into its own pictometry
and join LARIAC
licensing agreement is early 2014.
Fiber optic cabling is expected to be installed along the Hawthorne Boulevard right
of -way in the underground utility trench (as a part of the grant -funded traffic
signalization project currently in the design phase) that will connect Hesse Park to
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Installation of Fiber Optic Cabling
FIT
the City's network. The direct fiber connection will enable staff to access the City's
between Hesse Park and City Hall
network, including the City's GIS system, to improve public meeting presentations
and decision making and provide Hesse Park staff with access to the City's
network. Public Works staff has stated that this project could commence as early
as 2014.
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This project would include software licensing and implementation costs ranging
between $25,000 - $100,000 that will enable City staff to provide information and
obtain public feedback regarding proposed projects, events and legislative
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Purchase and Implementation of
FIT
activities under consideration. The system could enable surveys, create a
Community Outreach Software
database of results, use appropriate forms of social media and improve decision
making. Subject to prioritization and funding by the City Council, this project could
begin during 2014.
The upgrade of the City's 1 GB network speed would require the replacement of IT
devices (ex. desktop computer network cards, switches and some cabling) to
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FIT
enable 10GB network speed. The 5 -Year IT Capital Plan includes an unfunded
provision ranging between $50,000 - $75,000 for this network project.
Although all email is archived on the City's Exchange server, it does not have a
dedicated email archival and retention device/software solution. The
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Acquisition and implementation of an
FIT
implementation of an email retrieval solution could improve record searches,
email archival and retention system
including PRAs. The 5 -Year IT Capital Plan includes an unfunded provision of
$25,000 - $75,000 for implementation of an email retrieval system.
The 5 -Year IT Capital Plan was updated and integrated into the FY12-13 and
FY13-14 budgets adopted by the City Council. Upon filling the vacant IT Manager
NexLevel Recommendation —
position, Staff expects to work with the City's independent IT Advisor and the
NexLevel recommends the City
Internal IT Steering Committee to establish a formal strategic plan document that
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complete a long range Strategic
FIT
would be presented to the City Council for their approval along with the draft 2014
Plan [Management Partner's
o er's
CIP in spring 2014. Staff expects to present an overview of the IT strategy in
recommendation 13] for City Council
early 2014 in conjunction with consideration of the proposed replacement of the
adoption.
City's financial solution and permitting solution, as well as the proposed Public
Works system.
Upon filling the vacant IT Manager position, Staff expects to work with the City's
NexLevel Recommendation - Create a
independent IT Advisor to develop an amendment to the Professional Service
new contract with PVNET using a
Agreement ("PSA") between the City and PVNET to incorporate more detailed
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Service Level Agreement format
FIT
definitions and measurement of service levels in early 2014. The amended PSA
[Management Partner's
will also incorporate changes of support provided by PVNET as a result of the
recommendation 18].
completion of the IT Upgrade.
NexLevel Recommendation - 4a)
NexLevel has since recommended to defer the acquisition of software to track
Establish a formal reporting of IT
service requests and the performance of service delivery based upon their
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service levels and activities — these
FIT
expectation that a successor IT service provider will own and maintain their own
should be the basis for every invoice
service request software system. As an alternative, Staff and PVNET may
and payment.
implement PVNET's own IT tracking system.
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NexLevel Recommendation - 4d) In
Staff agrees with this technical staffing suggestion and could provide the City
the event that the City moves toward
Council with a cost analysis as a part of a competitive process for IT services.
bidding out IT services, consider
establishing a minimum on-site
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staffing requirement for proposers to
FIT
meet; and/or consider the
establishment of an in-house IT
support position to augment any
remote support proposal.
NexLevel Recommendation - 4e)
NexLevel has since recommended to defer the acquisition of software to track
Require the implementation of a
service requests and track the performance of service delivery based upon their
formal help desk/trouble tracking
expectation that a successor IT service provider will own and maintain their own
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system to track activities being
FIT
service request software system. As an alternative, Staff and PVNET may
performed and which will provide
implement PVNET's own IT tracking system.
information to report against.
NexLevel Recommendation - 3)
Staff has already conducted periodic, frequent informal meetings to update staff
Establish an internal IT Steering
IT users about the IT Upgrade. Upon filling the vacant IT Manager position, Staff
Committee comprised of
will work with the City's Internal IT Steering Committee to establish a draft,
representatives from all City
formal strategic plan document that would be presented to the City Council with
departments. The Committee's
the draft 2014 CIP in spring 2014. Finance & IT staff have previously established
responsibilities would include
upgrade teams and collaborated with staff in other departments during the
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evaluating potential new IT projects,
FIT
selection process for the Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") system, the
prioritizing multiple competing IT
forthcoming Recreation system and the past upgrade of the GIS system.
needs, meeting regularly to receive
updates on the status of IT projects,
and communicating information back
to their departments regarding IT
related activities.
Staff established use of web -based email accounts and is ready to provide an
overview and/or training to each City Council member as requested. The web -
Deployment of Microsoft Outlook Web
based system is currently used by staff and will provide Council members access
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FIT
to email from any computer or smart phone. Use of the web based system will
also organize email through the City's email server and significantly improve PRA
responsiveness to the public.
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Update of IT Policies
FIT
Upon filling the vacant IT Manager position, Staff will proceed to work with the City
Attorney and HR Manager to complete the significant update of IT policies.
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Replacement of flat panel screen, DVR selection system and studio system is
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Upgrade PVIC theatre sound system
FIT
completed. Recreation Staff and PVNET expect to implement touch -screen
technology for DVD selection in 2014.
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Replace PVIC MPR sound system,
FIT
Expected to be completed in early 2014.
pr jector and screen
The Staff acquisition team for the ERP system has deferred the integration of on-
line permitting until the existing permit tracking software is replaced in conjunction
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On-line permit applications
FIT
with replacement of the City's financial solution. The Tyler Munis system, the
system under consideration by the Staff acquisition team, offers web integration of
its permitting system that would enable on-line applications ands payment.
With the concurrence of the City's independent IT advisor, PVNET is currently
transferring the City's GIS system from it's own server to the City's Dell virtual
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Transfer of the City's GIS system from
FIT
server to improve user access. It's expected that this transition will be completed
PVNET to the City's virtual server
in early 2014. Staff expects that the IT Manager will present a proposal to join the
LAR -IAC consortium for GIS mapping and pictometry in early 2014.
Community Development staff retained PVNET to perform all mapping (including
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GIS layer mapping) as a part of the City's update of the General Plan. It's
expected that the mapping aspect of the General Plan update will be completed
with the City Council's review and approval of the Plan.
Establishing wireless Internet
PVNET and the IT Manager shall coordinate the establishment of wireless Internet
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connectivity at Abalone Cove
FIT
service at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in early 2014.
Shoreline Park
Installation of a public wireless system at Ladera Linda was recently completed.
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FIT
Improvement of the IT system at the Ladera Linda Community center to facilitate
Linda Community Center
improved phone call handling for use by the Park Ranger and staff is expected to
be completed in early 2014.
Upon completion of installation of fiber cabling that will connect Hesse Park to the
Establishment of IT network
City's IT network along the Hawthorne right-of-way, the installation of cabling,
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connection at Ryan Park
FIT
firewall, routers and a desktop computer will provide Recreation staff with
connection of Ryan Park to the City's IT network. Staff will include a budget
provision in the FY14-15 budget for this proposed IT project.
Installation of a wireless phone
Staff proposes to implement a wireless phone system at Hesse Park that will
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system at Hesse Park
FIT
facilitate phone call handling inside and outside of the Park building and extend
the reach for staff monitoring of the entire park facility.
Upgrade all server software on Dell
To fully optimize administration of the Dell server in a virtual (centralized)
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virtual server to current versions of
FIT
environment, all server productivity software (e.g. Laserfiche, Tidemark) must be
Microsoft server software
upgraded to the most current versions of Microsoft server software. Completion
of the upgrades in expected in early 2014.
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Upgrade of all desktop and laptop
The IT upgrade includes the upgrade of all desktop and laptop computers to
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computers to Office 2013
FIT
Office 2013. Staff training is expected during January 2014 and the upgrade
installation is expected mid-January 2014.
Updating of all user and technical
Calsoft and PVNET have begun the process of updating technical system
system administration documentation
administration documentation. Completion is expected in early 2014, subsequent
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to enable the competitive process for
FIT
to full implementation to the Microsoft System Center system for remote,
IT services
centralized management of all desktop computers on the IT network. User
documentation has been developed as the IT upgrade has progressed.
With the advice of GFOA acting in a consulting capacity, FIT has led the internal
Staff acquisition team in a comprehensive review that led to selection of Tyler
Munis as a recommendation to replace the City's Sungard accounting system.
The internal staff acquisition team, with additional key staff members in
Community Development and Public Works, have begun the internal assessment
Analysis leading to multiple decisions
to consider whether Tyler Munis is the best replacement of the Tidemark permit
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regarding Finance, Public Works and
FIT
tracking system now in use, as well as Public Works processing of work orders.
Community Development information
Public Works does not currently have an electronic work order system. The
systems
internal Staff acquisition team expects to make a recommendation to the City
Council in early 2014 to retain a third party IT consultant to assess the integration
issues between Cityworks and Tyler Munis, implementation issues in Public
Works as well as the cost-effectiveness of maintaining 2 or 3 separate electronic
systems for processing information in Public Works, Community Development
and Finance.
Upon completion of the analysis of the suitability of use of Tyler Munis for the
processing needs in Community Development, the Staff acquisition team expects
Acquisition of licensing and
to make a recommendation to the City Council in early 2014 to enter into various
implementation of information
licensing agreements with Tyler Munis. Upon completion of the analysis by a third
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systems in Finance, Public Works and
FIT
party IT consultant to assess the integration issues between Cityworks and Tyler
Community Development
Munis, implementation issues in Public Works as well as the cost-effective of
maintaining separate electronic systems, the Staff acquisition team expects to
make a recommendation to acquire licensing for either Tyler Munis or Cityworks
for Public Works orocessina needs.
Establish a revised support
Once the vacant IT Manager position is filled, the City's support arrangement of
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FIT
the Lync unified communication system (including email, instant messaging,
supporting the City's Lyric unified
phone call management and voice messaging) provided by NexuslS shall be
communications stem
updated.
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Although improvements have been made (e.g. typable forms, establishing a terms
Improve accessibility to the City's
of use page, user video, scrolling links on the Main Page), FIT staff is working with
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website
FIT
the City Attorney to establish and implement a plan to improve user access to the
website (e.g. increase font size) for the purpose of fulfilling ADA compliance.
The commitment by Cox Communications to provide AV support and equipment
for live broadcasting City Council and Planning Commission meeting replays ends
Analysis leading to a recommendation
in 2015. City staff expects to conduct an assessment that includes consideration
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to the City Council regarding future
FIT
of RPVty to assume all responsibilities for broadcasting live City Council meetings
Council and Planning Commission
and replays of Planning Commission meetings. It is expected that the draft FY14-
meeting broadcasts
15 budget will include a provision for new equipment and additional operational
costs associated with the assumption of live broadcasting of Council meetings
and replays of Planning Commission meetings.
Provide high-level support for roll-out
The Laserfiche (scanning/archival) electronic document management system is
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of Laserfiche document management
FIT
nearly ready for implementation throughout the entire organization. FIT staff
system by the Office of the City Clerk
expects to provide heightened support (e.g. acquisition of scanners, software
installation) during the implementation by the Office of the City Clerk.
PVNET and staff have developed the design and functionality for the City's
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Completion of implementation of
FIT
internal Intranet to store often accessed forms, procedures and policies (e.g.
internal Intranet
benefit enrollment forms). FIT staff expects to implement the use of the Intranet
throughout the entire organization in earIV 2014.
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RESOLUTION NO. SA 2014-
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO PALOS
VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Executive Director hereby certifies to the accuracy of
the following demands and to the availability of the funds for payment thereof.
Executive Director
SECTION 2: The Claims and Demands set forth on the warrant Register
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made part hereof by reference have been audited as
required by law and that the payments are hereby authorized in the amount set forth
therein.
Reviewed by:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on January 8, 2014.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Chair
Attest:
Agency Secretary
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Carla Morreale, Secretary of the Successor Agency to the Rancho Palos
Verdes Redevelopment Agency hereby certify that the above Resolution No. SA 2014 -
was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said Successor Agency to the
Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting thereof held on
January 8, 2014.
Agency Secretary
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY �I
DECEMBER 17, 2013 I
VENDOR INVOICE # AMOUNT
RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON
SA 10/13 legal services -SA 100CT13 491.70
SUBTOTAL 491.70
TOTAL EXHIBIT "SA -PB" $ 491.70
SA B-2
RESOLUTION NO. IA 2014-
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM
WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Chief Administrative Officer hereby certifies to the
accuracy of the following demands and to the availability of the funds for payment
thereof.
Chief Administrative Officer
SECTION 2: The Claims and Demands set forth on the warrant Register
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made part hereof by reference have been audited as
required by law and that the payments are hereby authorized in the amount set forth
therein.
Reviewed by:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on January 8, 2014.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commission Chair
Attest:
Commission Secretary
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Carla Morreale, Commission Secretary of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Improvement Authority hereby certify that the above Resolution No. IA 2014- was
duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said Improvement Authority at a regular
meeting thereof held on January 8, 2014.
Commission Secretary
IA 3-1
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
[ABALONE COVE
NUARY 8, 2014
VENDOR INVOICE # AMOUNT
SOUTHERN CA EDISON
IAAC 10/13 electric -ACM 10/13 5125091 1,136.50
IAAC 10/13 electric -ACM 10/13 6680274 215.39
SUBTOTAL 1,351.89
TOTAL EXHIBIT "IA -AC"
$ 1,351.89
IA 3-2
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
PORTUGUESE BEND
JANUARY 8 2014
VENDOR INVOICE # AMOUNT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
IAPB 10/13 electricity -PBM 10/13 5125091 329.50
IAPB 10/13 electricity -PBM 10/13 6680274 119.43
SUBTOTAL 448.93
TOTAL EXHIBIT "IA -PB"
$ 448.93
IA 3-3