CC SR 20200304 06 - 2020 City Council Goals
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 03/04/2020
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to approve Fiscal Year 20-21 City Council Goals
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Approve FY20-21City Council Goals.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with setting FY20-21City
Council Goals. However, the final list of City Council goals may include items that will
require future funding allocations in the FY20-21 budget and beyond.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Angelina Garcia, Interim Director of Finance
Cory Linder, Director of Recreation, Parks and Open Space
Terry Rodrigue, Interim Director of Community Development
Elias Sassoon, PE, Director of Public Works
REVIEWED BY: Kit Fox, AICP, Interim Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. FY20-21 City Council Goals (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On February 12, 2020, the City Council conducted a goal-setting workshop for 2020
identifying potential projects that are above and beyond the daily City operations . The
workshop included the review of the 2019 City Council goals – with 18 of 55 line items
completed in 2019 – and the discussion of several new, potential goals for 2020, as
recommended by the City Council, the City’s advisory boards and Staff. Based upon
input provided at the workshop and subsequent discussion among the City’s
management team, Staff has prepared a draft list of City Council goals for 2020
(Attachment A).
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A procedural recommendation from Staff is to change the annual goal-setting process
from a calendar year basis (January 1 to December 31) to a fiscal year basis (July 1 to
June 30). This will allow better alignment of the goal-setting process with the City’s
annual budget process in the future. The practical effect of this change will be to extend
the performance period by an additional 6 months to June 30, 2021. However, in
subsequent years, the performance period will be 12 months, as is currently the ca se.
Among the substantive recommendations from Staff are to retain the 6 current general
categories of goals:
Public Safety: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Infrastructure: Maintain and improve all public infrastructure (including
transportation systems, parking, utilities, storm drains, and sewers).
City Land & Facilities: Maintain and improve all City-owned properties.
Quality of Life: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach: Engage residents and community
partners in assisting the City Council, City Committees/Commissions and City Staff
facilitate the decision-making process.
Government Efficiency & Transparency: Maximize the use of each tax dollar and
optimize services delivered to RPV residents.
As suggested by the City Council at the goal-setting workshop, primary responsibility for
each goal is assigned to a single department. The 83 recommended 2020 goals are
distributed amongst the City’s departments as follows:
FIN R&P CDD PW ADMIN
Public Safety 0 0 0 1 7
Infrastructure 2 0 1 14 0
City Land & Facilities 1 16 1 0 2
Quality of Life 0 0 12 2 3
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach 0 0 2 0 5
Government Efficiency & Transparency 4 0 3 1 6
Total No. of Goals per Department 7 16 19 18 23
In compiling the list of 2020 goals, Staff utilized the “SMART” rubric to craft goals that
are:
Specific
Measureable
Achievable
Realistic
Timely
Staff also took opportunities to consolidate several similar or related goals and tasks
into a single goal. In instances where goals are carried over from the 2019 list, the
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“Comments” column lists the former line item number so that progress can be tracked
over time. Each goal on the 2020 list will be assigned a new line item number for future
tracking and reporting.
The City’s departments have identified the following goals as the top prior ities for 2020,
based upon their achievability and overall public benefit (e.g., No. 1 goals are the
highest priorities, etc.). For ease of reference for discussion at the meeting, in
Attachment A, these priority goals are highlighted and the column with the assigned
responsible department for each goal includes a numeric reference (in parentheses) to
the rankings listed below (e.g., “Fin (1)” is the 1st priority goal for the Finance
Department, etc.):
Finance
1. City Fees: Present results of Cost of Services Study/Fees and present fee
adjustment recommendations to FAC and City Council for consideration
2. Pension Liability: Prepare a Pension Policy that provides a financial plan to
address the City's outstanding Pension Liability and CalPERS' continuous
change in valuation methodology
3. Abalone Cove Sewer System: Prepare new financial plan that reduces City
subsidy by at least 50% for City Council consideration
4. Landslide Stabilization: Prepare funding opportunities for Phase 1 & 2 of the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Feasibility Plan for City Council consideration
5. Transient Occupancy Tax: Present Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate options
to FAC and City Council
6. Civic Center Master Plan: Develop and present Civic Center financing options to
the City Council for consideration
7. City Fees: Work towards lowering taxes and fees
Recreation, Parks and Open Space
1. Ladera Linda Park: Break ground on new Ladera Linda Park and Community
Center including completing construction documents and the construction bid
process.
2. Public Use Master Plan Update: Update the Public Use Master Plan for the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve to reflect the City Council-adopted NCCP/HCP
3. Preserve Parking Plan: Prepare a plan identifying potential Preserve parking
opportunities while mitigating negative or potential impacts on neighborhoods
and resources
4. Trails Network Plan Update: Present a draft 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
5. Lower Hesse Park Phase II Improvements: Present concepts for the remaining
12 acres of Lower Hesse to the City Council
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6. Point Vicente Lighthouse: Explore partnership, joint use, and/or lease agreement
with the US Coast Guard for the Point Vicente Lighthouse property and buildings
7. Upper Hesse Park Turf Project: Present alternative turf options (approximately
123,000 square feet) for active recreation use at Upper Hesse Park
Community Development
1. ADU Code Amendment: Prepare appropriate code modifications for Accessory
Dwelling Units and bring to Planning Commission and City Council for
consideration
2. Arterial Fence and Wall Master Plan: Bring to the City Council a draft master plan
for consideration that retains neighborhood identity and describes the type
(material and height) of fence or wall, if any, to be placed along major arterial
streets in the City
3. Ladera Linda Park: Complete the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)/California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) planning entitlement process.
4. Housing: Conduct a public “brainstorming” workshop to identify creative housing
solutions address RHNA and State laws.
5. E-filing of Planning Applications: Provide and encourage the e-filing of planning
applications utilizing Trakit software
6. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Adopt new development standards
related to Electronic Vehicle (EV) charging stations
7. Green Building Code Amendment: Amend the Municipal Code to develop a
robust Green Building Program
Public Works
1. Landslide Emergency Sanitation Plan: Prepare a plan, in coordination with the
LA County Sanitation Districts, to respond to an emergency break in the above-
ground sanitation lines located along Palos Verdes Drive South within the
Portuguese Bend landslide area
2. Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation EIR: Phase I: Prepare RFP. Phase II:
Execute Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the selected firm. Phase
III: Certify Final EIR
3. Sanitary Feasibility Study for Landslide: Develop a feasibility analysis with the
City of Rolling Hills for installation of an underground sanitary sewer system to
replace existing septic tanks to reduce ground water seepage within the
Portuguese Bend landslide area
4. Altamira Canyon Stabilization: Phase I: Perform the drainage/erosion analysis for
the entire canyon and its tributaries and establish a priority list based on current
erosion. Phase II: Prepare detailed engineering plans to resolve the erosion and
making sure there is positive drainage along the canyon. Phase III: Award
construction contract for the proposed improvements.
5. Street Construction Coordination Plan: Develop a plan, working with neighboring
Peninsula cities, Lomita, Los Angeles, and Torrance, to identify how to avoid
concentrating street construction projects in areas that adversely impact traffic
flows
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6. Citywide Speed Mitigation Plan: Develop a mitigation plan to reduce operating
speeds on City streets through traffic calming measures
7. 5G Wireless Master Plan: Develop a Citywide 5G Master Plan identifying the
preferred and least intrusive locations to install small wireless facilities in the
public right-of-way.
Administration
1. Public Safety Strategic Plan: Implement remaining elements of the revised Public
Safety Strategic Plan including: installing the Western Avenue ALPR cameras
(Phases I and II); predictive policing software; obtaining a written commitments
from the Sheriff for a substation at the Civic Center; creating a multi-family
Neighborhood Watch program; and final round of Ring incentive program.
2. Peninsula Emergency Preparedness: Engage in a regional emergency
preparedness plan and conduct an exercise with all four Peninsula cities
3. City Service Request Application: Implement new Internet or app-based
application to enable residents to reach city services more quickly
4. Online Permit Application and Issuance: Implement eTRAKiT customer
relationship software that allows customers to track service requests and submit
service requests and permit applications online with at least 20% of City permits
being issued online
5. Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding: Lobby the California Public Utilities
Commission to modify the requirements for Rule 20A undergrounding funds to
include high fire risk areas
6. Western Avenue Revitalization: Present the City Council with a redevelopment
strategy for Western Avenue that establishes a "brand" for the commercial
corridor; supports economic growth, includes aesthetic enhancements , improves
the sustainability of retail establishments, and provides connectivity to between
retail outlets and residents
7. Civic Center Master Plan: Initiate discussions with DOJ and FEMA for a land-use
swapping agreement as a part of the Civic Center Master Plan process
Unlike the past year, Staff recommends providing status updates to the City Council on
a quarterly (rather than monthly) basis as a “receive and file” item on the Regular
portion of the City Council agenda (rather than the Study Session).
There are a few instances of goals suggested by the City Council, advisory boards or
the public that Staff does not recommend for inclusion in the FY20-21 Goals list. These
include:
Establish a new Public Safety Committee/Commission related to Fire and Police
services: Not recommended or necessary; the Regional Law Enforcement
Committee already provides this function
Stay informed on new State Housing Laws, bring new laws and issues to
Planning Commission and City Council's attention and amend codes and
ordinances in the RPV way where appropriate to meet the new laws. File an
5
appeal of the 6th Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA): Not
recommended as a goal because this is part of daily operations
Assess the effectiveness of the County’s amended Barking Noise Program and
bring report City Council with recommendations for consideration to either
continue with the County or develop other alternatives: Not recommended for
FY20-21 – referred to Goal #28 in 2019
Re-establish the Bi-Annual Leadership Academy for residents: Referred to Goal
#35 in 2019 – Staff recommends deferring this until 2021
Create a Citizen Environmental Committee: Not recommended or necessary;
Quarterly Public Forums for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve already provide
this function
Form a joint commission with neighboring cities to address Peninsula-wide
issues: Not recommended or necessary; the Regional Law Enforcement
Committee already provides this function
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, Staff represents the proposed FY20-21 goals for the City Council’s review
and approval. Staff believes that the goals proposed are “SMART” and serve to fulfill the
City Council’s objectives, as reflected in the 6 general goals categories. Staff recom -
mends shifting the performance period for the City Council’s annual goals to align with
the fiscal year and the annual budget process.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Provide direction to Staff for further modifications and clarifications of the
draft City Council goals for 2020, and continue this matter to a future
meeting for approval.
2. Do not accept Staff’s recommendation to implement the 2020 City Council
Goals on a fiscal year (rather than calendar year) basis.
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2020 Goals and Action Plan
Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
Law Enforcement
1
Implement remaining elements of the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
including: installing the Western Avenue ALPR cameras (Phases I and II);
predictive policing software; obtaining a written commitments from the Sheriff
for a substation at the Civic Center; creating a multi-family Neighborhood Watch
program; and final round of Ring incentive program.
Admin (1)Yes 12/31/2020 75%
Referred to 2019 Goals Nos. 2, 5, & 6.
Western Avenue ALPRs and Ring incentive program already
in progress.
2 Reduce residential burglaries from 2019 levels (i.e., fewer than 67).Admin 12/31/2020 0%increase public awareness and enhanced law enforcement
3 Negotiate agreement with PVPUSD to reintroduce the "Student and the Law
Program" in Peninsula high schools.Admin Yes 12/31/2020 0%
4 Establish a new Public Safety Committee/Commission related to Fire and Police
services Admin 0%Not recommended or necessary; the Regional Law
Enforcement Committee already provides this function
Emergency Preparedness
5
Prepare a Landslide Emergency Sanitation Plan in coordination with LA County
Sanitation District on how to respond to an emergency break in the above-
ground sanitation line located on Palos Verdes Drive South within the Landslide
Area.
PW (1)0%
6 Engage in a regional emergency preparedness plan and conduct an exercise with
all four Peninsula cities. Admin (2)Yes 12/31/2020 10%Previous 2019 Goal No. 4.
7
Implement at least 2 of the EPC-recommended action items to mitigate wildfire
risk in RPV, including: Enhanced Emergency Communication; Emergency
Evacuation Plan/Peninsula-wide & school district emergency preparedness plan;
Wildfire Hardening; Public Safety Power Shutoff response; and CalFire Risk
Assessment and Insurance Rates
Admin 6/30/2021 0%
Combined 5 EPC-recommended goals
8
Establish a pilot neighborhood emergency preparedness "block captain" program
to serve as a conduit between the EOC and neighborhood residents (particularly
residents who are most vulnerable during emergencies due to age, mobility
challenges and cognitive limitations).
Admin 12/31/2020 10%
Updated. Previous 2019 Goal No. 3.
Portuguese Bend Landslide
9 Complete the EIR for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project for
certification by the City Council PW (2)Yes 12/31/2020 0%
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal: Maintain and improve all public infrastructure (including transportation systems, parking, utilities, storm drains, and sewers).
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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2020 Goals and Action Plan
Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement. 10
Develop a feasibility analysis with Rolling Hills for installation of an underground
sanitary sewer system to replace the existing septic tanks to reduce ground
water seepage within Portuguese Bend landslide.
PW (3)Yes 7/1/2020 35%
Referred to Goal #9 in 2019.
11
Prepare funding opportunities for Phases 1 & 2 of the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Feasibility Plan for City Council consideration. FIN (4)12/31/2020
Referred to Goal #39 in 2019.
12
Develop a mitigation plan to address land movement at Altamira Canyon based
on the following phases: Phase
One - Perform the drainage/erosion analysis for the entire canyon and its
tributaries and establish a priority list based on current erosion. Phase Two -
Prepare detailed engineering plans to resolve the erosion and making sure there
is positive drainage along the canyon. Phase Three - Award
construction contract for the proposed improvements.
PW (3)Yes
12/31/2020
(Phase One)
6/30/2021
(Phase 2)
0%
Utilities
13
Prepare a new financial plan for the Abalone Cove annual sewer rates that
reduces City maintenance subsidy by at least 50% for City Council consideration.
FIN (3)10/31/2020 75%
Referred to Goal #8 in 2019.
Staff has estimated long-range costs for maintenance,
operations, and capital costs of the system. The 18-year
historical costs have provided a good baseline for future
costs. Additionally, staff has identified capital improvements
that will be likely be needed in the next 5-10 years, due to
the wear and tear on the pipes, grinder pumps, and lift
stations. Staff will continue to work with the Abalone Cove
residents to address the future Sewer Rates in order to
reduce the City subsidy.
14
Design for the replacement and rehabilitation of storm sewer at PVDS at
Peppertree Dr., and Hawthorne Blvd. at Hawkhurst Dr. pursuant to the City's
Storm Drain Deficiency Improvements Program (SDDIP):
PW Yes 9/30/2020 75%
Referred to Goal #15 in 2019.
15
Create a detailed inventory and maintenance schedule of the City's public
infrastructure and assets.PW 12/31/2020 65%
Referred to Goal #11 in 2019.
16
Establish a Citywide Neighborhood Streetlight Installation Program and/or
ordinance for consideration by the City Council for neighborhoods who wish to
install new street lights.
PW 12/31/2020 0%
Referred to Goal #19 in 2019.
17
Develop a Citywide 5G Master Plan that identifies the preferred and least
intrusive locations to install small wireless facilities including co-locations. PW (7)12/31/202
(Phase one)0%
Phase One: hire a consultant and map preferred locations
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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2020 Goals and Action Plan
Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement. 18
In coordination with SCE, develop a Utility Resilient Advancement Master Plan to
harden above-ground utility lines including a tentative timeline to potentially
underground utilities.
PW 12/31/2020
(First Phase)0%
19
Identify alternative energy resources with the capability to store energy or sell it
back to the grid system, which could power the City. The first phase is to identify
potential alternative energy and the cost associated with this plan.PW 6/30/2021
(Phase One)0%
20
Develop a public sewer program to encourage on-site sanitary sewer systems to
connect to the public sanitary sewer system based on the following phases:
Phase 1: Map areas in the City that are served by a sanitary sewer system or on-
site sanitary sewer system.
Phase 2: Feasibility study of the areas which are not currently being served and
prioritize the need for installation of the sewer system and identify costs to
connect to the sewer system.
Phase 3: Design the sewer system.
Phase 4: Installation of the system.
PW 12/31/2020
(Phase 1)0%
Roadways
21
This is to develop a Citywide Speed Mitigation Plan for reducing the operating
speed within City streets (traffic calming)PW (6)Yes 2/28/2020 0%
22
Develop a Street Construction Coordination Plan working with neighboring
Peninsula cities, as well as Lomita, Los Angeles, and Torrance to identify
measures to avoid concentrating street construction projects in areas that will
impact traffic flows. Present plan to City Council.
PW (5)6/30/2020 0%
23
Develop an Arterial Fences and Walls Master Plan for the City Council's
consideration that retains neighborhood identity and describes the type
(material and height) of fence or wall, if any, to be placed along major arterial
streets in the City.
CDD (2)Yes
9/30/2020
(draft plan)
3/31/2020
(final plan)
10%
Referred to Goal #7 in 2019.
24
Award the construction contract to remove the existing green asphalt and install
landscaping along Hawthorne Blvd. between Crest Road and the Civic Center
driveway.
PW Yes 12/31/2020 50%
Referred to Goal #16 in 2019.
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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2020 Goals and Action Plan
Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
25
Create a City Entry Master Sign Plan at various points of entry to the City utilizing
the following phases:
Phase 1: Issue an RFP for the design.
Phase 2: Design.
Phase 3: Construction.
PW Yes
12/31/2020
(Phase 1)
6/30/2021
(phase 2)
0%
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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2020 Goals and Action Plan
Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Ladera Linda Park and Community Center
26 Break ground on construction based on Council-approved plans.R&P (1a)Yes 3/31/2021 N/A N/A 50%Referred to Goal #22 in 2019.
27 Complete the CUP/CEQA planning entitlement processes.CDD (3)Yes 8/1/2020 N/A N/A 10%
28 Complete construction-ready documents for City Council consideration.R&P (1b)Yes 12/15/2020 N/A N/A 0%
29 Complete bid process for construction firm and present contract to the City
Council consideration.
R&P (1c)Yes 2/15/2021 N/A N/A 0%
Civic Center Master Plan
30
Initiate discussions with DOJ and FEMA for a land-use swapping agreement as a
part of the Civic Center Master Plan process.Admin (7)12/31/2020 0%
31
Present Civic Center development financing options to the City Council for
consideration.FIN (6)6/30/2021 0%
Referred to Goal #20a in 2019.
32
Present draft Civic Center Master Plan for City Council consideration which will
include a new possible Peninsula-wide EOC Admin 6/30/2021 0%
Referred to Goal #20a and #21 in 2019. Requires hiring a
design firm to prepare a master plan and a robust public
engagement process
Trails Network Plan Update
33
Complete the Consultant's review of the draft update to the Trails Network Plan
that provides user-friendly trail descriptions with graphics and detailed maps
illustrating trail routes and uses in a clear and concise manner based on existing
legal trails, community input, and feasible trails.
R&P (4a)Yes 7/31/2020
15%Referred to Goal #26 in 2019.
Transferred to R&P.
34 Conduct a public workshop to solicit community feedback on draft plan.R&P (4b)10/1/2020 0%
35 Present the Draft Trails Network Plan Update to the Planning Commission for its
input and recommendation.R&P (4c)11/15/2020 0%
36 Present Draft Trails Network Plan Update to the City Council for approval.R&P (4d)12/31/2020 0%
Natural Communities Conservation Plan / Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP)
37 Update the Public Use Master Plan for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to
reflect the Council-adopted NCCP/HCP.
R&P (2)6/30/2021 N/A N/A 0%
CITY LAND AND FACILITIES
Goal: Maintain and Improve all City-owned properties.
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement. 38
Prepare a Preserve Master Parking Plan identifying parking opportunities to
accommodate visitors to the Preserve that minimizes impacts on neighborhoods
and resources.
R&P (3)11/15/2020 0%
39 Amend the Management Agreement with the PVPLC to reflect the City Council-
adopted NCCP/HCP.
R&P 8/31/2020 0%
40
Create the NCCP/HCP-required Preserve Access Protocol to establish appropriate
vehicular access to the Preserve including provisions for access during weather
events (red flag days, tidal conditions, rain etc.)
R&P 8/31/2020 0%
41
Record the NCCP/HCP-approved conservation easements over all Preserve
properties.
R&P 12/31/2020 0%
Park Improvements
42
Present to the City Council concepts for the remaining 12 acres of Lower Hesse
Park as the Phase II improvements R&P (5)4/30/2020 N/A N/A 0%
Pending inclusion in FY 20-21 CIP
43
Explore establishing a partnership, joint use, and/or lease agreement with the
U.S. Coast Guard for the Point Vicente Lighthouse property, buildings, and
bunker (located at the Civic Center).
R&P (6)12/1/2020 0%
44
Present to the City Council alternative turf options (approximately 123,000
square feet) for active recreation use at Upper Hesse Park.
R&P (7)8/1/2020 N/A N/A 10%
Referred to Goal #23 in 2019.
Council direction needed to approved recommended
alternative. Project was originally going to be natural turf
but Staff is currently analyzing the financial, aesthetic and
functional pros and cons of different alternatives for this
site.
45
ABALONE COVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II: Develop and present a design
to Council for improvements to the reminder of Abalone Cove Park, including
additional landscaping, irrigation, park amenities, and trail improvements R&P 10/1/2020 0%
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Western Avenue Redevelopment
46 Identify economic development opportunities to enhance retail establishments.
Admin (6a)yes 6/30/2021
47 Establish a "brand" for the Western Avenue commercial corridor Admin (6b)yes 6/30/2021
48
Create a Traffic Improvement Plan in coordination with Lomita, Los Angeles, and
Caltrans to improve traffic flows and provide connectivity between retail outlets
and residents.
PW yes 12/31/2020
(First Phase)0%
Referred to Goal #17 in 2019. Funding options including
grants and construction will be considered as different
phases.
49
Develop a streetscape beautification plan to enhance the aesthetic character of
Western Avenue.PW yes 12/31/2020 0%
Referred to Goal #33 in 2019.
Housing
50
Prepare appropriate code amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units for the
Planning Commission's review and the City Council's for consideration CDD (1)5/31/2020 0%
51
Conduct a housing "brainstorming" public workshop to identify creative
solutions.CDD(4)6/30/2020
52
Develop a Council approved program for identifying housing opportunities
pursuant to RHNA, including affordable housing, such as creating a Mixed-Use
Zoning District, accessory dwelling units, school district housing, and senior
housing.
CDD 12/31/2020 0%
53
Create a promotional economic development campaign to improve RPV's
jobs/housing balance by supporting home-based businesses and encouraging
business with high-quality jobs to locate in RPV.
Admin 12/31/2020 0%
54
Stay informed on new State Housing Laws, bring new laws and issues to Planning
Commission and City Council's attention and amend codes and ordinances in the
RPV way where appropriate to meet the new laws. File an appeal of the 6th
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
CDD 0%
Not recommended as a goal for 2020 because this is part of
daily operations.
Environmental Sustainability
QUALITY OF LIFE
Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement. 55
Adopt new development standards related to Electronic Vehicle (EV) charging
stations.CDD (6)9/30/2020 50%
Referred to Goal #32a in 2019.
Previously this goal included a second goal that was actually
a PW goal, Install charging stations in City-owned lots.
(PUBLIC WORKS GOAL)
56 Amend the Municipal Code to develop a robust Green Building Program.CDD (7)12/31/2020 60%Referred to Goal #32b in 2019.
57
Amend the ERAP to include appropriate adaptation strategies and bring to City
Council for consideration CDD 9/30/2020 65%
Referred to Goal #32 in 2019.
58 Partner with SBCCOG to Host an Energy Efficiency Fair CDD 8/31/2020 Referred to Goal #32b in 2019.
59
ERAP: 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 12/31/2019 40%
Referred to Goal #32c in 2019.
Municipal Code Amendments
60
Update the City's Sign Ordinance (Section 17.76.050)
CDD 12/31/2020 0%
61
Update the Wireless (private property) Facilities Ordinance (Section 17.76.020)
CDD 7/31/2020 0%
62
Assess the effectiveness of the County’s amended Barking Noise Program and
bring report City Council with recommendations for consideration to either
continue with the County or develop other alternatives. CDD 75%
Not recommended for 2020. Referred to Goal #28 in 2019.
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2020 Goals and Action Plan
Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
63 Form a "Sister City" partnership with Sakura City, Japan Admin 12/31/2020
64 Provide and encourage e-filing of planning applications CDD(5)9/30/2020
65 Update the City’s Public Notice template CDD 6/30/2020
66 Conduct a Citizen Satisfaction survey.Admin 12/31/2020
67
Re-establish the Bi-Annual Leadership Academy for residents.
Admin 12/31/2021
Referred to Goal #35 in 2019.
Staff recommends deferring this until 2021
68
Create a Citizen Environmental Committee.
Admin
Not recommended or necessary; Quarterly Public Forums for
the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve already provide this
function
69
Form a joint commission with neighboring cities to address Peninsula-wide issues
Admin
Not recommended or necessary; the Regional Law
Enforcement Committee already provides this function
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach
Goal: Engage residents and community partners in assisting the City Council, City Committees/Commissions and City Staff facilitate the decision-making process.
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
70
Present results of Cost of Services Study/Fees and present fee adjustment
recommendations to FAC and City Council for consideration.
FIN (1)6/30/2020 50%
Referred to Goal #38 in 2019.
Study was finalized and staff reviewed the results with FAC;
at the 3/12 FAC meeting, staff will review in greater detail
selected fees and provide fee adjustment recommendations
to FAC. Staff will present staff/FAC recommendations to City
Council at the March 25 Budget Workshop.
71
Prepare a Pension Policy that provides a financial plan to address the City's
outstanding Pension Liability and CalPERS' continuous change in valuation
methodology.
FIN (2)6/30/2020
Referred to Goal #40 in 2019.
72
Review View Restoration Ordinance and bring options to the Planning
Commission and City Council to consider amending the guidelines.CDD 12/31/2020
73
Present Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate options to FAC and City Council
FIN (5)6/30/2021
74
Identify opportunities to lower taxes and fees
FIN (7)6/30/2021
75
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 95% satisfaction with responsiveness by colleagues,
and external customers indicate 95% satisfaction with responsiveness by Staff.
CDD 7/31/2020 25%
Referred to Goal #41 in 2019.
76
Establish an efficient development process between the Community
Development and Public Works Departments by working together to prepare a
comprehensive Uniform Development Process public handout and decrease the
initial review time for applications to no more than 10 business days. Enhance
the one-stop permit process.
CDD 8/31/2020 20%
Referred to Goal #43 in 2019.
Operations & Customer Service
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & TRANSPARENCY
Goal: Maximize the use of each tax dollar and optimize services delivered to RPV residents.
Last updated: 2/25/2020
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Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement. 77
Implement new Internet or app-based application to enable residents to reach
city services more quickly. Admin (3)yes 6/30/2020 10%
Referred to Goal #42 in 2019.
78
Implement eTRAKiT customer relationship software that allows customers to
track service requests and submit service requests and permit applications online
with at least 20% of City permits being issued online.
Admin (4)yes 6/30/2020 40%
Referred to Goal #44 in 2019.
79
Reassess the Study Session
Admin 6/30/2020
80 91% of RPV Employees say RPV is "a great place to work."Admin 6/30/2021 25%Referred to Goal #48 in 2019.
81
Require a project sign be installed for all City construction project describing,
among other things, the project and citing contact information. PW yes 5/310/2020 0%
Intergovernmental Relations
82
Lobby the California Public Utilities Commission to modify the requirements for
Rule 20A undergrounding funds to include high fire risk areas.Admin (5)8/31/2020
83 Pursue annexation of the Eastview area into PVPUSD for voting Admin Yes 6/30/2021
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