CC SR 20190305 M - Final City Council GoalsRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 03/05/2019
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to review and approve the revised draft Council
Goals to update and replace the former 2014 Council Goals
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Approve the draft final Council Goals.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED BY: Same as above
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Final Draft Council Goals (page A-1)
B. Staff Report and Attachment with Revised Draft Council Goals from
February 19, 2019, meeting can be found here:
https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=3344&meta_
id=65783
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the February 19, 2019, meeting, the City Council reviewed the changes that they had
directed Staff to make at the December 15, 2018, meeting. The major direction that was
given included:
Updating dates to ensure they are more achievable
Noting items that were remaining in the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
Combining Civic Center items and creating subtasks
Combining Ladera Linda Community Center items and creating subtasks
Adding Storm Drain Deficiency Improvement Program (SDDIP)
Breaking out Emissions Reduction Action Plan into subtasks
Additionally, Staff removed a few items that were part of normal day-to-day work,
including the monitoring of noise to assess if additional ordinances or programs would
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be needed in the future. Staff also added our internal goal related to employee
satisfaction.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Direct Staff to make changes to the Council Goals and/or its format.
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
1 Reduce residential burglaries by 20% (below 90 annually).CM 12/31/2019 No
2
Implement revised Public Safety Strategic Plan remaining elements.
CM 9/30/2019
Revised Public Safety Strategic Plan adopted in April 2016.
Remaining items include: ALPR along Western (in progress),
Predictive Policing software being worked on by LASD; Sheriff
Substation at Civic Center; Pilot Neighborhood Watch in Multi-
Family Neighborhoods; Pilot Program with Ring App (in
progress)No
3 Develop a plan with CHOA, Neighborhood Watch, and other
organizations to promote neighborhood safety.CM 9/30/2019 No
4 Engage in a regional emergency preparedness plan and exercise
with all four Peninsula cities. CM 11/30/2019 No
5 Install and commission Phase 1 of Western Ave. ALPR camera
project.CM 9/30/2019 No
6 Install and commission Phase 2 of Western Ave. ALPR camera
project.CM 12/31/2019 No
7 Arterial Fence and Wall Draft Master Plan: To create a draft master
plan retaining neighborhood identity that describes the type
(material and height) of fence or wall, if any, placed along major
arterial streets in the City.CDD 12/31/2019 Potentially include collector streets in the future.No
8 ABALONE COVE SEWER: AB Cove Sewer – Prepare new
financial plan that reduces City subsidy by at least 50% for City
Council consideration.FIN/PW 12/31/2019 Yes
9 LANDSLIDE - SEWER AND STORM DRAIN IN ROLLING HILLS:
Develop a program with Rolling Hills to intercept sanitary sewer
discharge and control storm water runoff from direct infiltration into
the ground in an effort to reduce ground movement within the
landslide area of the City.PW 12/31/2019 No
10 LANDSLIDE FEASIBILITY STUDY - CONSTRUCTION
IMPLEMENTATION: Have construction implementation plan ready
for City Council consideration, break ground on phased plan if
approved.PW 12/31/2019 No
11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND PLAN FOR ALL ASSETS:
Create detailed inventory of public infrastructure and assets, along
with appropriate maintenance schedule, and annually provide
adequate funding for Operations and Maintenance. PW 6/30/2019 Yes
12 UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES: Create list of fires caused by
facilities belonging to SCE and/or its contractors. Along with
estimated damage costs to present to SCE. Establish a program for
maintenance /undergrounding its utilities that can cause a serious
threat to safety.PW 6/30/2019 Yes
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Infrastructure
Goal: Assess, prioritize & plan for the maintenance and improvement of all public infrastructure (including transportation systems, parking, utilities, storm
drains, and sewers).
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
13 Identify neighborhoods willing to relocate utilities underground, and
schedule with Southern California Edison.PW 6/30/2019 No
14 Identify cities to purchase Rule 20A funds from and, with City
Council approval, execute agreements for undergrounding utilities.Fin/PW 12/31/2019 Yes
15 Storm Drain Deficiency Improvements Program (SDDIP) - Design
for the replacement or rehabilitation of existing underground storm
sewer system (lateral pipes, main storm sewer pipes and box
culverts) and drainage inlets, catch basins and manholes which
were identified in the 2015 Master Plan of Drainage. PW 12/31/2019
16 HAWTHORNE - GREEN ASPHALT: Beautify Hawthorne Boulevard
by removing the existing green asphalt and installing
aesthetic/landscaping.PW 12/31/2019 Yes
17 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON WESTERN AVENUE: Establish
action plan that would reduce delay and enhance traffic circulation.PW 12/31/2019 No
18 STREET LIGHTS: SCE Streetlight Acquisition and Conversion.
Change out the existing street lights to LED’s and install a smart
light system.PW 12/31/2019
Timing will depend on when SCE street light acquisition is
finalized. Yes
19 Neighborhood Streetlight Installation: Establish funding mechanism
and program for consideration by the City Council for
neighborhoods who wish to install street lights for safety purposes.FIN/PW 12/31/2019 Yes
20 Resolve land use issue with NPS.CM 4/30/2019 No
21 Develop and present draft Civic Center Master Plan and financing
options to the City Council for consideration.FIN/CM 12/31/2019 Yes
21a Develop plans for new EOC with possible Peninsula-wide
partnership.CM 12/1/2019 No
22 LADERA LINDA PARK: With Council approval, break ground on
new Ladera Linda Park and Community Center.R&P 2/28/2020 No
22a LL: Refined schematic design prepared by Consultant for City
Council consideration.R&P 6/30/2019 No
22b LL: Construction-ready documents prepared by Consultant for City
Council consideration.R&P 11/30/2019 No
22c LL: Bid process for construction firm completed and contract ready
for City Council consideration.R&P 1/15/2020 Yes
23 Upper Hesse Turf Project: Redesign and install a new natural turf
area (approximately 123,000 square feet) for active recreation use
at Upper Hesse.R&P 7/1/2019 Yes
24 Lower Hesse Park Improvements Phase II: Present concepts for the
remaining 12 acres of Lower Hesse to the City Council.R&P 12/31/2019 Yes
City Land and Facilities
Goal: Assess, prioritize and plan for the maintenance and improvement of all City-owned properties.
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PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
25 Present comprehensive preserve parking plan that addresses
positive and negative impacts to the Preserve and surrounding
communities.R&P 9/30/19 Yes
26 TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE: Present a comprehensive
update to the City’s Trails Network Plan that is relevant and user-
friendly by providing improved trail descriptions with graphics and
detailed maps that illustrate trail routes and uses in a clear and
concise manner based on existing legal trails, community input, and
feasible trails to the City Council for consideration CDD 12/31/19 No
27 Implement revised Special Event Permit Ordinance. (must
specifically identify applicability and exemptions.)R&P 6/30/19 No
28 BARKING DOGS: Assess the effectiveness and responsiveness of
the County’s amended Barking Noise Program to determine
whether the City should implement its own in-house program for the
City Council’s consideration.CDD 10/31/19 Yes
29 SHORT TERM RENTALS ENFORCEMENT: Provide a semi-annual
status report with data on the effectiveness of the City's aggressive
enforcement program upholding the City’s prohibition to advertise or
operate a short-term rental in the City’s single-family and multi-
family residential zoning districts.CDD 12/31/19 No
30 COYOTE MANAGEMENT PLAN: Provide a quarterly status report
with data on the implementation and effectiveness of the City’s
Coyote Management Plan.CDD 12/31/19 No
31 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES: Update the
City’s Wireless Telecommunication Ordinances as it relates to
wireless facilities in the public right-of-way (Title 8) and on private
property (Title 17) to reflect current Federal and State laws and FCC
orders, and to ensure applications are processed timely and that the
least intrusive location and design is utilized, followed by continuous
monitoring. CDD 6/30/19 No
32 EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACTION PLAN: Encourage Citywide,
region-wide, and State-wide measures to reduce emissions in
accordance to the City Council-adopted Emissions Reduction Action
Plan (ERAP). CDD 12/31/19 Directed Staff to break up into individual goals. No
32a Accelerate the market for EV Vehicles
o Adopt new development standards related to Electronic
Vehicle (EV) charging stations.
o Install charging stations in City-owned lots.CDD 12/31/19
Quality of Life
Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
32b Increase Energy Efficiency in Residential Units
o Amend the Municipal Code to develop a robust Green Building
Program.
o Partner with Peninsula Cities or the SBBCOG for an Energy
Efficiency Fair.
o Create an online resource center for the promotion of Energy
Efficiency that would consolidate information found throughout the
City’s website into a one-stop shop for renewable energy financing
(PACE), permitting, regional efforts and public education. CDD 12/31/19
32c Support Energy Generation and Storage in the Community
o Amend the Zoning Code to integrate additional policies
supporting renewable and alternative energy sources in residential,
commercial and institutional zoning districts by utilizing EcoMotion
consultant services, made available by the SolSmart grant
application. CDD 12/31/19
33 WESTERN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Prepare a
redevelopment strategy for Western Avenue that supports economic
growth, aesthetic enhancements, sustainability of retail
establishments, and connectivity to retail outlets and residents for
the City Council’s consideration.CM/CDD 6930/2019 Yes
34 Develop and share information regarding new goals and work plans
representative of the current City Council’s vision and values with
residents and local media outlets.CM 4/30/19 No
35 Establish Bi-Annual Leadership Academy for residents.CM 12/31/19 No
36 Re-establish Annual Community Breakfast for HOA presidents and
committee chairs to provide an update in July of each year of city
future plans CM 7/31/19 No
37 FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY: Present research and conclusions on
TOT trends and opportunities to FAC.FIN 12/31/19 Yes
38 Perform updated Fee study for consideration by the City Council
and use in FY 19-20 budget.FIN 6/30/19 Yes
39 Prepare draft funding plan for at least 50% of elements of
Portuguese Bend Landslide Feasibility Plan for City Council
consideration. FIN 12/31/19 Yes
40 Prepare mitigation plan for the five year model for FY 2019-20.FIN 12/31/19 Yes
Government Efficiency & Transparency
Goal: Ensure the City is maximizing the use of each tax dollar and optimizing service delivery to RPV residents.
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach
Goal: Engage residents and community partners in assisting the City Council, City Committee/Commissions and City Staff to understand their roles, issues and
to facilitate the decision-making process.
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Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
41 ENHANCED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Enhance internal and external customer service and efficiency so
that all inquiries are acknowledged within the day received and that,
when surveyed, internal customers indicate 100% satisfaction with
responsiveness by colleagues, and external customers indicate 95%
satisfaction with responsiveness by Staff.CDD/PW 12/31/19 No
42 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Implement new Geocortex
application to enable residents to reach city services more quickly. CM 12/31/19 No
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EFFICIENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: Establish an efficient
development process between the Community Development and
Public Works Departments that manages expectations and provides
improved internal and external customer service by: 1) preparing a
policy memorandum that commits each department to provide
consistent information; 2) preparing a comprehensive Uniform
Development Process public handout; and 3) decreasing the review
time for applications to no more than 10 business days.CDD/PW 12/31/19 No
44 TRAKiT PERMIT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION: Full
implementation of TRAKiT customer relationship software that
allows customers to track service requests and to submit all
appropriate requests and applications online. CM 10/31/19 No
45 CHARTER CITY: Agendize consideration of charter city item for
possible placement on the November 2019 ballot at a regular
meeting. CM 6/30/19 No
46 NCCP/HCP ADOPTION: Obtain permits by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Department Fish and
Wildlife (collectively called the Wildlife Agencies) for the City
Council's consideration to adopt the NCCP/HCP CDD/R&P 6/30/19 No
47 ZONE 2 OF THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM AREA CODE
AMENDMENT: Update and recirculate the Environmental Impact
Report prepared in 2014 for the City Council’s consideration to
amend Section 15.20.040 of the RPVMC to expand Exception
Category “P” to consider allowing the development of single-family
residences on the vacant non-Monks lots in Zone 2 of the Landslide
Moratorium Area.CDD 10/31/19 No
48 91% of RPV Employees say RPV is a great place to work CM 12/31/19
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