CC SR 20210615 02 - City Council Goals FY2021-2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 06/15/2021
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to receive the final quarterly update on Fiscal Year
2020-2021 City Council Goals and adopt Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Council Goals.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file the final quarterly update for FY 2020-21 City Council Goals; and
(2) Approve the FY 2021-22 City Council Goals
FISCAL IMPACT: The FY 2021-22 City Council goals that require funding is included
in FY 2021-22 budget.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED BY: Same as above
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. FY 2020-21 City Council Goals Worksheet (page A-1)
B. Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Council Goals Worksheet – Clean version (page
B-1)
C. February 22, 2021, City Council Goals Workshop staff report and
attachments
D. March 16, 2021, City Council Goals staff report and attachments
E. March 30, 2021, City Council Goals staff report and attachments
BACKGROUND:
On March 17, 2020, the City Council agreed 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). The City Council also agreed to receive quarterly updates rather than mon thly
as a “receive and file” item on the Regular portion of the City Council agenda (rather than
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the Study Session). Earlier this year, the City Council agreed to align the adoption of the
goals with the budget to ensure funding of the goals.
The City Council Goals utilize the “SMART” rubric: Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic, Timely. The following are descriptions of the six general goal categories.
• 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 and Facilities: Maintain and improve all City-owned properties.
• Quality of Life: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
• Citizen Involvement and 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, and Accountability: Maximize the use
of each tax dollar and optimize services delivered to RPV residents.
Each of the City Council goals correspond to a color spectrum and description that
identifies each goal's status. The color spectrum essentially breaks down the total of
goals that fall within the five colors for tracking purposes. The five colors identify if the
goal is at risk of falling behind the target date, on schedule to meet the target date, near
completion, completed, and not recommended at this time or no longer necessary.
COLOR DESCRIPTION AND COUNTS
100% - completed
56% - 99% - accelerated/near completion
26% - 55% - on target/on schedule
0% - 25% - behind schedule/at risk
N/A - not recommended/not necessary
Tonight, staff is requesting that City Council consider two action items. First, to receive
and file the final quarterly update of the FY 2020-21 City Council Goals and to reset the
goals with the approval of the FY 2021-22 City Council Goals.
DISCUSSION:
Final Quarterly Update of FY 2020-21 City Council Goals
Attached is the list of goals updated since the last quarterly report on February 22, 2021
(Attachment A). The goal line items having the highest priority are highlighted in yellow,
with the understanding that the remaining items would be listed and considered at a
later time. Goals highlighted in yellow exceed the threshold bar and are considered
equal in terms of priority based on public benefit, available resources, including staff
time and funds, and being realistic and achievable. Additionally, goals in red font
indicate a status update.
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For FY 2020-21, a total of 16 of 87 line-item goals were completed and 16 goals were
reported as being near complete.
COLOR DESCRIPTION AND COUNTS
16 100% - completed
16 56% - 99% - accelerated/near completion
16 26% - 55% - on target/on schedule
31 0% - 25% - behind schedule/at risk
8 N/A - not recommended/not necessary
Since the previous quarterly update in February, Staff completed additional 3 goals and
increased the near complete goals (light green) by one. Some of the remaining goals
have rolled over to the FY 2021-22 goals, as discussed in the next section.
Approve FY2021-22 City Council Goals
The goal-setting process for FY 2021-22 aligns with the City’s annual budget process and
is now part of this year’s budget calendar. On February 22, March 16, and March 30,
2021, Staff presented various draft versions of the FY 2021-22 City Council Goals in
preparation for the budget approval this evening. Over the course of these meetings, City
Council expressed a concern with having 87 goal line items and indicated that having
these many goals is not realistic. The City Council indicated that several goals were
considered day-to-day tasks, routine work, or projects rather than actual goals and
requested staff to consolidate several of the line items into one comprehensive goal . As
a result, staff used the FY 2020-21 goals as a baseline to establish new goals, combining
or carrying over goals, and removing goals that were considered routine or day-to-day
tasks.
This evening, Staff is presenting the FY 2021-22 goals formatted as a worksheet
(Attachment B). This worksheet was presented to the City Council at the March 30,
Preliminary General Fund Budget meeting.
The worksheet maintains the goal categories used in FY 2020-21, as described above,
and includes numbers based on the subcategories as supporting goals to achieve the
overarching goal, as illustrated below as an example:
Public Safety: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement
1. Law Enforcement
1a. Reduce Part I Crime by 5% for FY 2021-22 compared to FY 2020-21
1b. Expand Neighborhood Watch to five (5) new communities annually
1c. Provide $30,000 in grants to residents and neighborhood groups for the acquisition
of safety-enhancing tools and technologies
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There are a total of 56 goals identified by the City Council for FY 2021-22 which is a
reduction of 31 goals included in FY 2020-21. These goals were either combined,
reordered, assigned to a different or new goal, or removed because they were completed
or considered day-to-day tasks.
The goals are reset to 0% and are placed in the red colored spectrum because they have
not been formally approved by the City Council nor acted upon.
COLOR DESCRIPTION AND COUNTS
0 100% - completed
0 56% - 99% - accelerated/near completion
0 26% - 55% - on target/on schedule
54 0% - 25% - behind schedule/at risk
0 N/A - not recommended/not necessary
Additionally, top priority goals are highlighted in yellow in the attached worksheet. Top
priority goals are considered as exceeding the threshold bar and equal in terms of
priority. These goals were selected based on public benefit, available resources,
including staff time and funds, and being realistic and achievable. Staff has identified 26
goals as top priority, which fall under the following subcategories:
• Law Enforcement (Public Safety)
• Emergency Preparedness (Public Safety)
• Portuguese Bend Landslide (Infrastructure)
• Asset Management (Infrastructure)
• Small Wireless Facilities (Infrastructure)
• Sanitary Utilities (Infrastructure)
• Roadways (Infrastructure)
• Ladera Linda Community Center and Park (City Land and Facilities)
• Civic Center Master Plan (City Land and Facilities)
• Trails Network Plan Update (City Land and Facilities)
• Natural Communities Conservation Plan / Habitat Conservation Plan
(NCCP/HCP) (City Land and Facilities)
• Park Improvement (City Land and Facilities)
• Western Avenue Redevelopment (Quality of Life)
• Municipal Code Amendments (Quality of Life)
• Community Programs (Quality of Life)
• Operations and Customer Service (Government, Efficiency, Transparency, and
Accountability)
As part of the budget assumptions presented on March 30, the City Council also approved
funding for the FY 2021-22 City Council Goals (operating) by utilizing a portion of the
General Fund’s estimated surplus of $943,000. The total budget amount approved and
added to the FY 2021-22 goals is $315,000 as described below:
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Infrastructure: Maintain and improve all public infrastructure (including transportation
systems, parking, utilities, storm drains, and sewers).
Goal line item 6a. Electric Utilities: 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; and continue to lobby the California Public
Utilities Commission to modify the requirements for Rule 20A undergrounding funds to
include high fire risk areas. Budget allocation: $100,000
Goal line item 6b. Electric Utilities: 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.
Budget Allocation: $50,000
Goal line item 9a. City Beautification: 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. Budget Allocation: $40,000
Quality of Life: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
Goal line item 15a. Western Avenue Redevelopment: Develop a SWOT analysis of
commercial properties along Western Avenue to identify economic development
opportunities to enhance retail establishments and create mixed -use projects. Budget
Allocation: $50,000
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.
Goal line item 20b. Host five City sponsored events or activities at the Civic Center
throughout the fiscal year. Budget Allocation: $75,000
As part of the FY 2021-22 City Council Goals Worksheet, items that were originally
identified as a goal in the past, but are now considered an action item, were placed in an
appendix worksheet for institutional and tracking knowledge
If deemed acceptable, Staff recommends the City Council approve the FY 2021-22 goals.
The first quarterly update for FY 2021-22 will be provided in September 2021.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Staff recognizes that the City Council Goals webpage is outdated. As a result, Staff has
placed the current webpage under construction until the FY2021-22 goals are approved.
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Additionally, a short video will be included highlighting priority goals and will monitor their
progress.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council close-out the FY 2020-21 goals by receiving and filing
the final report, and approve FY 2021-22 City Council Goals including the recommended
priority goals.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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2020 Goals and Action Plan
16 100% - completed
16 56% - 99% - accelerated/near completion
16 26% - 55% - on target/on schedule
31 0% - 25% - behind schedule/at risk
8 N/A - not recommended/not necessary
Number PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME/TASK RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
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COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
Law Enforcement
1.1 Implement remaining elements of the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
including: Expanding the implementation of the flock camera program to
area HOAs;
Admin Yes
12/31/2020 06/30/2021 95%
Flock Safety Camera pilot program at the Oceanfront Estates HOA
was installed and operational in July as part of the pilot program.
The City has expanded its HOA Security Camera Grant Program to
include Flock Safety as a vendor. As of this staff report, The City's
initially allocated budget of $10,000 for the grant program was
near exhausted with 10 cameras for 6 HOAs, expected to be
installed and operational by mid-March 2021. The City extended
the program in January 2021 with an additional $10,000 budget
and is currently accepting additional applications thereby
extending the program to the end of the fiscal year. Four HOA
cameras are scheduled to be installed in the coming weeks.
1.2 Implement remaining elements of the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
including: Installing the Western Avenue ALPR cameras (Phases I and II);
Predictive policing software
Admin Yes
12/31/2020
8/13/2020
100%
Western Avenue ALPR installation completed and operational
(both phase I & II);Predictive policing software: ALPR cameras have
all been installed and established, directly contributing to
investigations and arrests
1.3
Implement remaining elements of the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
including: Obtaining a written commitments from the Sheriff for a substation
at the Civic Center;
Admin No 12/31/2021 50%
Staff has begun discussions with Captain Powers to obtain a
written commitment that the LASD is interested in a substation at
the Civic Center site. In 2018, L.A. County Sheriff Jim McDonnell
sent letters indicating his support to place a facility at the Civic
Center site. On December 9, 2020, Captain James Powers of the
Lomita Sheriff Station provided verbal support of the project but
cautioned that staff must receive support from Sheriff Villanueva
before proceeding. A site tour was scheduled for January 2021 but
was postponed for Spring 2021 due to current health orders. Staff
toured facilities with both LASD and LA Co. Fire and discuss
opportunities for both agencies located onsite. Goal has been
carried over to FY2021/22
COLOR DESCRIPTION AND COUNTS
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
1.4
Implement remaining elements of the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
including: Creating a multi-family housing Neighborhood Watch program; Admin No 12/31/2021 30%
Staff has begun discussions with the City's Neighborhood Watch
Coordinator to explore expanding the program to include multi-
family.
1.5 Implement remaining elements of the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
including: Final round of Ring incentive program;
Admin No 12/31/2020 4/30/2020 100%Final Subsidy Match Program for Ring Security Devices was
completed in April 2020 with the issuance of 118 rebates
1.6 Implement remaining elements of the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan
including: Reintroducing the Student and the Law Program in Peninsula High
Schools
Admin No 12/31/2020 01/01/2021 1/1/2021
100%
LASD provides this service. The Student and the Law course was
paused due to COVID-19, but resumed in a virtual setting in
January 2021.
2
Reduce residential burglaries from 2019 levels (i.e., fewer than 67).Admin N/A 12/31/2020 12/31/2020
100%
There were approximately 54 residential burglaries reported by
the Lomita Sheriff’s Station in 2020, which is 13 fewer than 2019
levels.
3 Establish a new Public Safety Committee/Commission related to Fire and
Police services
Admin N/A Not recommended or necessary; the Regional Law Enforcement
Committee already provides this function.
Emergency Preparedness
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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 Yes 6/30/2021 20%
The Sanitation District is working with a consultant to prepare an
Emergency Sanitation Plan. City Staff has had preliminary
discussions with the Sanitation District on elements to be included
in the plan. This goal may be addressed with the completion of the
utility white paper being prepared for the Peninsula Public Safety
Committee.
5 Engage in a regional emergency preparedness plan and conduct an exercise
with all four Peninsula cities. Admin Yes 12/31/2020 06/30/2021 60%
This goal requires public participation and due to COVID-19
physical distancing restrictions, the EPC and Staff recommend
deferring the in-person exercise until 2021. However, Staff is
developing a regional exercise or table-top exercises that can be
conducted virtually. City staff is currently in coordination with the
Cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates
in the development of a Peninsula wide emergency preparedness
exercise which is currently scheduled to take place on February
25, 2021 and will serve as a starting point in coordinating
Peninsula wide evacuation plans and routes. The Peninsula Public
Safety Committee (formerly called the Peninsula Emergency
Preparedness Committee) received a status report on the exercise
during the February 11 quarterly Committee meeting. Staff hosted
the tabletop exersice on February 25 and took away valuable
lessons learned. Staff will continue to coordinate similar activities.
An RPV staff member has been designated as the peninusla wide
coordinator.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
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Implement at least two of the EPC-recommended action items to mitigate
wildfire risk in RPV, including: Enhanced Emergency Communication;
Emergency Evacuation Plan/Peninsula-wide and school district emergency
preparedness plan; Wildfire Hardening; Public Safety Power Shutoff
response; and Cal Fire Risk Assessment and Insurance Rates
Admin 6/30/2021 60%
The Emergency Preparedness Committee has identified 21
actionable recommendations relevant to emergency response
planning in Rancho Palos Verdes. On August 18, 2020, the City
Council authorized sending a letter to residents expressing the
City’s commitment to risk reduction, and measures residents can
take to “harden” their home from a potential wildfire.
On October 8 and October 12, the Emergency Services
Coordinator and Emergency Preparedness Committee Members
met with the City of Malibu and the Topanga Coalition for
Emergency Preparedness (T-CEP) for guidance on communication
systems best practices and lessons learned. On Wednesday, April
7, City Staff and Emergency Preparedness Committee Members
met with representatives from the California Department of
Insurance (CDI) to discuss available resources for residents
experiencing premium hikes and reduced homeowner insurance
availability. On April 20, 2021, City staff and Emergency
Preparedness Committee Members met with representatives from
the Montecito Fire Protection District for the gleaning of lessons
learned in responding to the Thomas and Woolsey Fires.
On February 25, 2021, the Emergency Services Coordinator
conducted a Peninsula wide Virtual Emergency Preparedness
Tabletop Exercise in coordination with the four Peninsula Cities.
This Tabletop Exercise also included participation by
representatives from the following public safety agencies serving
the Palos Verdes Peninsula: The Los Angeles County Fire
Department, The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department -Lomita
Station and the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department. This
exercise was designed to improve coordination, communication,
and response efforts among Peninsula Cities and first responder
agencies in the event of a disaster affecting the Palos Verdes
Peninsula. City staff has drafted and presented an After-Action
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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 06/30/2021 26%
City Staff is in the early stages of developing a Rancho Palos
Verdes Aging and Persons with Disabilities Program Utilizing CDBG
funds, this program could provide wellness checks, meal delivery,
assistance with flu shots and medical well-being, and serve as a
conduit between the EOC and residents who are most vulnerable
during emergencies. Additionally, on August 20, Emergency
Preparedness Committee members formed a Subcommittee
dedicated to accomplishing the EPC FY 2020-21 Work Plan Goal of
developing plans with CHOA/Neighborhood Watch and other
organizations to promote neighborhood safety and emergency
preparedness, including promoting the development of a uniform,
up-to-date, easily maintained list of residents who may need
additional help during an emergency. On June 15, staff is
proposing an Aging and Disabilities program to City Council for
consideration.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Portuguese Bend Landslide
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Complete the EIR for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project for
certification by the City Council PW Yes 12/31/2020 12/31/2021 33%
On May 19, 2020, the City Council approved a professional
services agreement for a consultant with the Chambers Group to
prepare the environmental document. A kickoff meeting occurred
shortly afterward. The Draft Initial Study has been was published
for public review from on November 12, 2020 through January 15,
2021. A public scoping meeting will be was held on December 19,
2020. The City's consultant has started work will begin working on
the draft EIR soon after the comment period on the Initial Study
concludes. This goal should carryover to FY2021/22. The City's
consultant has started work on the draft EIR. The Draft EIR is
expected to be published in the Fall of 2021.
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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 Yes 7/1/2020 12/31/2021 50%
Comments from Rolling Hills on the draft feasibility study were
received on June 18, 2020 and provided to the consultant. The
Draft Rolling Hills Sewer Concept Design (feasibility study) has
been received and preliminary discussions with Rolling Hills were
held. Review of the draft concept design has identified the need
for further analysis of concept viability before finalizing the
feasibility study for public review.
10 Prepare funding opportunities for Phases 1 & 2 of the Portuguese Bend
Landslide Feasibility Plan for City Council consideration. FIN No 12/31/2020 6/30/2022 50%
Referred to Goal #39 in 2019. Staff is pursuing various potential
funding opportunities for this project. The South Santa Monica
Bay (SSMB) Watershed Area Steering Committee (WASC) met on
May 19, 2020. WASC reviews all projects for Measure W funding.
A Measure W application was submitted to the County for the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project in October 2020.
Staff is also working with Blais and Associates to identify potential
grants for this project, and City Staff is discussing potential funding
opportunities with state and federal legislators. Staff anticipates to
have some funding options for the City Council's consideration in
spring 2021. Staff met with the FAC on Feb. 11 to proposed
continuing this goal to FY 2021-22 and the FAC supported staff
recommendation.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal: Maintain and improve all public infrastructure (including transportation systems, parking, utilities, storm drains, and sewers).
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
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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 Yes
12/31/2020
(Phase One)
6/30/2021
(Phase 2)
Phase One:
12/31/2021
Phase Two:
TBD depending
on findings of
Phase One
5%
On November 4, 2020, the City Council approved a professional
services agreement for a consultant to perform the Phase One
work. A staff report to award a professional services agreement
with a consultant Harris and Associates to perform Phase One
drainage/erosion analysis for the entire canyon was approved at
the November 4 City Council meeting. The procurement process is
being completed and Notice to Proceed is expected to be issued in
March 2021. Work on the analysis is set to begin. This goal should
carryover to FY2021/22. Notice to proceed was issued on February
24, 2021 and surveying work has started.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Utilities
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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 No 10/31/2020 6/30/2022 50%
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 likely be needed in the
next 5-10 years, due to the wear and tear on the pipes, grinder
pumps, and lift stations. Staff is working with Abalone Cove
residents to address the future Sewer Rates in order to reduce the
City subsidy. On October 6, the City Council amended the
Municipal Code with the current CPI-U and approved a connection
fee. Staff is working with a consultant to perform an evaluation
and assessment of the sewer system. This will provide staff with
an updated annual maintenance cost estimate to properly prepare
a financial plan. Staff will meet with the Portuguese Bend
Community Association Board and conduct virtual neighborhood
meetings to review the consultant's analysis before bringing this
item to the City Council which Staff anticipates to have some
options for the City Council's consideration in spring 2021. Staff
met with the FAC on Feb. 11 to propose continuing this goal to FY
2021-22 and the FAC supported staff recommendation. This goal
has been carried over to FY2021/22.
13
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 6/30/2021 75%
Referred to Goal #15 in 2019. The design for PVDS at Peppertree is
at 75% plans have been designed and will be going out to bid in
fall. The and the design for Hawthorne Blvd at Hawkhurst is at
90%. Funding for construction will be requested through the CIP
process. plans are under design and will be completed by
December 2020. Goal has been included in the FY2021/22
appendix and identified as a day-to-day task to be accomplished
by staff.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
14 Create a detailed inventory and maintenance schedule of the City's public
infrastructure and assets.PW Yes 12/31/2020 12/31/2022 25%
Referred to Goal #11 in 2019. An The inventory of assets is being is
being finalized and will be mapped on the City's GIS. Funding for a
condition assessment and development of a maintenance
schedule will be requested through the CIP process. This goal
should carryover to FY2021/22.; a maintenance schedule is at the
early stages of being developed based on existing contracts with
vendors. Notice to proceed was issued on February 24, 2021 and
surveying work has started. The Fiscal Year 2021-22 CIP includes
funding to start a detailed inventory and maintenance schedule
(asset management program) of the City's key public
infrastructure assets. Funding is included to start an asset
management program for the City's Facilities, Storm Sewer
System, Pavement, Sidewalks, and Traffic Signs.
15
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 12/31/2021 10%
Referred to Goal #19 in 2019. On February 18, 2020, the City
Council directed Staff to proceed with an agreement with Harris
and Associates to develop a citywide street lighting policy. Staff is
preparing a scope of work for a consultant to develop the process
and parameters for a Neighborhood Streetlight Program. At the
3rd quarter presentation, goal has been re-assigned to the newly
established FY 2021/22 appendix table.
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Develop a Citywide 5G Small Wireless Facilities (SWF) Master Plan that
identifies the preferred and least intrusive locations to install small wireless
facilities including co-locations.
PW Yes 12/31/2020
(Phase One)12/31/2021 20%
Phase One: hire a consultant and map preferred locations Staff
issued an RFP in June and received two proposals from “Magellan
Advisors” and “CTC Technology & Energy”. These proposals are
being evaluated prior to bringing a professional services
agreement to the City Council for consideration. Staff also has
recently learned that the primary 5G SWF engineering and
construction company on the Peninsula has developed a map
showing preferred locations from an operability perspective. Staff
intends to review this information and use it as a reference to
establish least intrusive locations that are also sufficiently
operable. Goal has been carried over to FY 2021-2022 goals.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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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.
17
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
(Phase One)6/30/2022 5%
Public Works is in the process of setting a meeting with SCE to
begin discussions on the Master Plan to safeguard the system
through active maintenance and identifying needed
improvements to the system. Southern California Edison's
representative for this effort has been re-assigned; staff is working
with the new representative to continue this initiative. Southern
California Edison's current plan is development of specific Circuit
Reliability projects to harden infrastructure in particular areas of
RPV, rather than an overall master plan. Public Works Staff is
coordinating public inforamtion sessions as these projects are
further developed. Funds in the amount of $100,000 have been
allocated for this goal for FY2021-22
18
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)6/30/2022 5%
At this time, City Staff is exploring how solar energy can be used to
power City facilities and banked as a potential alternative energy
source. Work on this goal is scheduled to begin in Fiscal 2021-22
as staff vacancies are filled.
19
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 Yes 12/31/2020
(Phase One)6/30/2021 80%
Based on information available at City Hall and from LA County
Environmental Health, Staff is working with the City's GIS Staff to
finalize a map showing areas of the City served by onsite waste
water sewer systems (Phase 1). This goal has been carried over to
FY2021-22
Roadways
20 Develop a Citywide Speed Mitigation Plan for reducing vehicular speed
within City streets (traffic calming)PW Yes 2/28/2021 6/30/2022 10%
Staff have been working with Traffic Safety Committee to
determine the scope of a Citywide Speed Mitigation Plan. The
scope will be development of a masterplan that identifies
speeding concerns on arterials throughout the city and develops
specific mitigation measures to address those concerns; along with
a robust public education and outreach component. Funding for
development of the masterplan will be requested through the is
included in the Fiscal 2021-22 CIP, process and work will begin
when key staff vacancies are filled.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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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.
21
Develop a 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 6/30/2020 12/31/2021 50%
On July 8, the Public Works Director met with a representative
from Caltrans as part of their newly created Ambassador program
to assist the City in improving communication on roadway
projects. This will frame the Plan being developed with
neighboring cities. On December 16, 2020, staff hosted a Project
Coordination Meeting with representatives of utility companies
and other Peninsula cities; and discussed each agency's upcoming
projects as well as strategies to time projects to avoid
concentrating traffic impacts. Meetings will continue on a regular
basis. A meeting between the CalTrans Ambassador and Peninsula
cities is tentatively being scheduled for March 2021. Goal has been
included in the FY2021/22 appendix and identified as a day-to-day
task to be accomplished by staff.
22
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 Yes
09/30/2020
(draft plan)
3/31/2021
(final plan)
10%
Referred to Goal #7 in 2019; At this time, funding for this goal has
been deferred to FY21-22 as part of CIP Plan. However, Staff will
continue to seek a design consultant to assist with preparing a
draft plan.
Carryover to FY 2021-22 if funded in FY 2021-22 budget. Pending
City COuncils approval on June 15, funds in the amount of $40,000
will allocated for FY2021-22
23
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 12/1/2020 100%
Referred to Goal #16 in 2019. On March 17, 2020, the City Council
awarded a construction contract to Marina Landscape.
Construction commenced on June 22, 2020. Construction is in the
punch-list phase and is expected to be complete by the end of
November 2020. Construction has reached substantial completion.
24
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 One)
6/30/2021
(Phase Two)
06/3/2021
(Phase One)5%
Staff is continuing to work on issuing an RFP to design firms. The
City's working group is developing parameters for a City Entry
Master Sign Plan. Staff is developing a scope of work for an RFP for
the development of concepts of City Entry Signs. A draft will be
shared with the City Council for input and then an RFP will be
issued for the design. Concepts will be presented to Council for
input. Funding for the design work will be requested through the
CIP process. This project was not funded as part of the Fiscal Year
2021-22 CIP. Funding will continue to be pursued in future CIP
cycles.
Ladera Linda Community Park
CITY LAND AND FACILITIES
Goal: Maintain and Improve all City-owned properties.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
9A-9
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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.
25 Complete the CUP/CEQA planning entitlement processes.CDD Yes 8/1/2020 6/15/2021 100%
Staff deemed the application continues to review the initial
project plans and environmental documentation to determine
whether the City's application is complete for processing. At this
time, it has been determined that the project is may be
considered a categorical exempt pursuant to CEQA. Public
hearings on the planning entitlements (CUP, etc.) began on
January 23, 2021 and was continued to February 23, 2021. A
decision may be appealed to the City Council. Planning
Commission approved entitlements on February 23. City Council
voted to appeal the Planning Commission approval at its March 2
meeting. City Council appeal hearing to be held on April 6, 2021.
City Council upheld PC approvals on April 6, 2021. This task is
complete.
26 Present financing options for the construction and delivery of the Ladera
Linda Community Park. FIN Yes 9/30/2020 6/30/2021 65%
In March, City Staff held meetings with Kosmont Transaction
Services (KTS) and Associates that was temporarily paused due to
changes in the leadership team and to reassess the financial
impacts of the economic downturn. Staff met with KTS to discuss
funding options for the project on October 15. Staff has requested
additional information from KTS and is working with Blais and
Associates on identifying grant opportunities (i.e. Prop 68 grant
funds for outdoor improvements). Staff received a presentation
from Kosmont on January 29, and the options will be presented to
FAC on February 25. Staff anticipates having funding options for
the City Council's consideration by May 2021.
27 Complete construction-ready documents for City Council consideration.PW Yes 12/15/2020 6/30/2021 60%
Construction drawings have been suspended while the City
processes the CUP/CEQA documents. The City's
Architecure/Engineering consultant is preparing construction
documents, which are expected to be completed in the Fall of
2021.
28 Complete bid process for construction firm and present contract to the City
Council consideration.PW Yes 2/15/2021 9/30/2021 0%
Work will not commence on the bid process until planning
entitlements are issued and construction plans completed based
on Goal Nos. 25 and 27. The bid process will begin upon
completion of the construction documents.
29 Break ground on construction based on Council-approved plans.PW Yes 3/31/2021 12/31/2021
0%Referred to Goal No. 22 in 2019. construction will not commence
until Goal Nos. 25, 26, 27, and 28 have been met. Ground breaking
will commence after successful completion of the bidding process
and issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
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 12/31/2020 12/31/2021 5%
Communication with respective agencies established. Additional
dialogue to continue in FY 2021-22.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
10A-10
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.
31 Present Civic Center development financing options to the City Council for
consideration.FIN Yes 6/30/2021 6/30/2022 50%
Referred to Goal #20a in 2019. In March, City Staff initiated
discussions with Kosmont Transaction Services (KTS), but paused
further discussions due to changes in the leadership team and to
reassess the financial impacts of the economic downturn. Staff has
developed a preliminary budget for this project that was
confirmed as reasonable estimates by KTS. On October 15, Staff
met with KTS to discuss funding options for the project. Staff has
requested additional information and is working with Blais and
Associates on identifying grant opportunities. Additionally, since
September 2020, Staff has been meeting with consultants from
various aspects of the development sector including project
management consultants, developers, and other agency
representatives to further understand, among other things,
financing and product delivery options. Staff anticipates having
some options for the City Council's consideration by early
2021.Staff met with the FAC on Feb. 11 to propose continuing this
goal to FY 2021-22 because there are still a substantial project
decisions that still need to be made before the financial analysis
can begin. The FAC supported staff recommendation.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
11A-11
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.
32 Present draft Civic Center Master Plan for City Council consideration which
will include a new possible Peninsula-wide EOC Admin 6/30/2021 12/31/2021 30%
Referred to Goal #20a and #21 in 2019. Requires hiring a design
firm to prepare a master plan and a robust public engagement
process. Earlier this year, the Civic Center Advisory Committee
(CCAC) prepared a draft Design & Architectural Services RFP. The
City Council Subcommittee also reviewed the RFP. During this
process, Staff realized that issuing an RFP to onboard a design
firm, at this time, is premature until financing options is
considered by the City Council. This is because the financing
model the City Council finds most palatable will determine the
development process including the master planning. Since
September 2020, Staff has been meeting with consultants from
various aspects of the development sector including project
management consultants, developers, and other agency
representatives to further understand, among other things,
financing options, before issuing an RFP. At this time, Staff is
considering issuing a Request for Interest (RFI) to glean more
information on the development process for the Civic Center. City
Council approved CCAC requests on Feb. 2 to proceed with a) an
RFP for a project management consultant firm and b) facilitate a
public workshop addressing municipal financial capital projects. A
project manager will determine when to proceed with developing
a master site plan. Recommendation is to continue this goal to
FY2021-22. Staff has a draft RFP that is being considered by the
CCAC at thier June meeting.
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 Yes 7/31/2020 5/7/2021 50%
Referred to Goal No. 26 in 2019.
Transferred to R&P in May and Staff regrouped with consultant,
Alta Planning and Design, to complete the draft Trails Network
Plan. A status update was provided to the City Council at its June
16 and September 15 meetings. City working group and IMAC
Trails Subcommittee coordinating on content of document, and
updating process. The consultant continues to update the
administrative document which is now anticipated to be
completed by May 2021 because Staff committments have shifted
to Preserve-related parking strategies.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
12A-12
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.
34 Conduct a public workshop to solicit community feedback on draft plan.R&P 10/1/2020 6/2/2021 15%
Based on City Council direction on June 16, there will be one
additional public outreach meeting led by Staff to solicit
community feedback on draft plan. Over the next several months,
Staff, with the assistance of the Alta Planning and Design
consultant will prepare and disseminate information to maximize
public awareness and involvement. Staff continues to work with
its consultant on the format and presentations for the upcoming
workshops. Due to anticipated delays in completing Goal No. 33,
this goal is recommended to be continued to FY2021-22. The
second public workshop will be held January 12, 2022.
35 Present the draft Trails Network Plan Update to the Planning Commission for
its input and recommendation.R&P 11/15/2020 8/14/2021 0%
Staff and the consultant will update the draft TNP based on public
input, including feedback from the two community workshops.
Dates that the TNP will be presented to Planning Commission will
be finalized, but anticipated to occur in September and October
2021, and the document will be released 3 weeks prior to
meetings. This goal has been combined with Goal #36.
36 Present draft Trails Network Plan Update to the City Council for approval.R&P 12/31/2020 12/7/2021 0%
Staff and the consultant will update the draft TNP to include
Planning Commission input prior to presenting to City Council.
Dates that the TNP will be presented to City Council will be
finalized, but is anticipated to occur December 2021, and the
document will be released three weeks prior to meeting. This goal
is recommended to be continued to FY2021-22. The date that the
TNP will be presented to City Council will be finalized, but is
anticipated to occur May 3, 2022, and the document will be
released three weeks prior to meeting.
Natural Communities Conservation Plan / Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP)
37 Amend the Management Agreement with the PVPLC to reflect the City
Council-adopted NCCP/HCP.R&P 8/31/2020 12/31/2021 5%
Over the next several months, Staff will coordinate with the City
Attorney's Office and the PVPLC to continue identifying potential
amendments for the City Council's consideration in December
2021. Staff will continue this goal to the FY2021/22 goals
38
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 8/31/2021 40%
These protocols are required to be completed within a designated
period of time after the City receives the NCCP/HCP permits from
the state and federal wildlife agencies. The City has received its
federal permit, and is awaiting the state's permit decision. Staff is
currently working with the Wildlife Agencies to proceed with these
documents. Park Rangers are educating authorized agencies
about appropriate vehicular access and installing signage. This
goal is recommended to be continued to FY2021-22.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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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.
39 Record the NCCP/HCP-approved conservation easements over all Preserve
properties.R&P 12/31/2020 11/30/2021 40%
Staff has met with a surveyor and is working with the City
Attorney to finalize the contract for City Council approval in
August, 2020. The conservations easements are required to be
recorded within a designated period of time after the City receives
the NCCP/HCP permits from the state and federal wildlife
agencies. The City has received its federal permit, and is awaiting
the state's permit decision. Approval of contact with surveyor
expected by December 2020. Completion date is April 30, 2021.
The City Council approved a contract with McGee Consulting on
January 19, 2021 to create the required property descriptions to
place conservation easements over Preserve properties. Working
meetings and site visits are taking place. Goal will continue onto
FY21/22.
40 Update the Public Use Master Plan for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to
reflect the Council-adopted NCCP/HCP.R&P 6/30/2021 12/31/2021 10%
Staff is making advance preparations for updating the Public Use
Master Plan, including referencing appropriate sections of the
NCCP/HCP and updating trail maps.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
14A-14
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.
41
Prepare a Preserve Master Parking Plan identifying parking opportunities to
accommodate visitors to the Preserve that minimizes impacts on
neighborhoods and resources.
R&P 11/15/2020 12/31/2021 70%
On March 17, 2020, the City Council received a report on parking
improvements at Del Cerro trailhead. Staff continues to research
options and explore alternatives to minimize impacts on
neighborhood parking and residents' quality of life both short-
term and long-term. On At the August 18, 2020 and September 1,
2020 meetings the City Council directed Staff to continue social
medial campaign to inform and educate public and direct visitors
to alternative locations including Alta Vicente. SEO contract with
Tripepi Smith approved. Modified a two-month temporary
parking moratorium along Crenshaw south of Crest. Public
informed via listserve, website, and social media. Burma and
Rattlesnake trailhead gate contracts approved. Staff directed to
research alternatives for parking enforcement and pay system
options. Staff directed to look at holistic approach to Preserve
parking. A Preserve public forum was held on October 13, 2020.
A City Council meeting was held on October 20, 2020. The City
Council provided direction on a number of issues including holistic
Preserve parking analysis, parking enforcement and a parking
reservation system, a 60-day extension of parking moratorium on
a section of Crenshaw, a citation/fee analysis, Preserve capacity
study, and Alta Vicente trailhead beautification. Holistic planning
continued at meetings on January 19, February 16, 2021, March
16, April 20, 2021, and May 18, 2021. As a result, the following
elements of a holistic approach to Preserve Parking and Access are
underway:
• Preserve capacity analysis: The City Council received and filed an
update on capacity analysis alternatives at the March 16, 2021.
• Web and social media campaign: Staff is working with a Search
Engine Optimization consultant. The work will be completed
November 2021.
• Traffic and parking analysis: The Public Works Department
41
Cont.
• Parking solutions specific to Crenshaw Boulevard and Park Place
• Increasing parking enforcement: The City is in the process of
recruiting part-time park rangers/parking ambassadors
• Establishing reservation and fee-based parking system: The City
Council approved a contract with ParkMobile in April 2021. Staff
is working with ParkMobile to configure the RPV parking system,
and will begin formal implementation in July 2021.
• Increasing parking citation fines: Parking violations were
increased from $50 to $110 for the following violations: 1) Park by
permit, 2) Failure to obey signage, and 3) Passenger loading zone.
• Installing access gates at Burma Road and Rattlesnake trailheads:
Burma Gate was installed, and Rattlesnake is forthcoming.
• Dispersing public use to alternative reserve locations
• Beautifying Alta Vicente Reserve/Civic Center: Improvements
were made to the site.
• Establishing a Preserve Pilot Shuttle program: the Pilot Shuttle
Program began in April and will run 90 days.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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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.
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 N/A
Pending inclusion in FY 20-21 CIP
Not included in FY 20-21 CIP. To be deferred to a fiscal year to be
determined. Staff continues to communicate regularly with Lower
Hesse Park residents to discuss their concerns and to identify ways
to enhance maintenance and aesthetics. Recommendation:
Defer goal pending Council direction and funding in the 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 WW II Battery Barnes outpost owned by Coast Guard, Facility-
commonly referred to as Coast Guard bunker (located at the Civic Center).
R&P 12/20/2021 6/30/2021 40%
Staff has reached out to the Coast Guard to initiate dialogue
about the future use of these properties. Staff and several City
Council members took tours of Coast Guard properties with USCG
personnel in October 2020 and held informal discussions of
potential acquisition and partnership. The USCG expressed a
strong interest in developing a partnership with the City.
Additional meetings are being planned to begin brainstorming
partnership arrangements. Staff continued discussions with Coast
Guard personnel during a recent Civic Center tour. Staff has been
informed that a new Commander is coming on board in late May
and staff plans to reach out to her to continue discussions by mid-
June.
44 Present to the City Council alternative turf options (approximately 123,000
square feet) for active recreation use at Upper Hesse Park.R&P N/A
Referred to Goal #23 in 2019.
Council direction needed to approve 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. Originally included in the FY 20-
21 CIP, this project was deferred by the City Council to a fiscal year
to be determined Staff will continue to investigate alternatives for
future consideration.
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 N/A
Project was not selected for FY 20-21 CIP. It has been put on hold
and will be re-evaluated next year.
Western Avenue Redevelopment
QUALITY OF LIFE
Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
Last updated: 6/8/2021
16A-16
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.
46 Identify economic development opportunities to enhance retail
establishments. Admin Yes 6/30/2021 10%
The City prepared a potential redevelopment site analysis and has
met with four potential developers to explore mixed use projects.
In May, the City was awarded a $160k from the SB 2 grant fund to
develop a mixed use plan for Western Avenue. Additionally, the
City applied for the Local Early Action Plannning (LEAP) grant to
seek an additional $150k to support mixed use planning efforts
that will enhance economic development opportunities in the
City. Staff combined goal 46 and 47. Staff is collecting information
on potential marketing consultants.
47 Establish a "brand" for the Western Avenue commercial corridor Admin Yes 6/30/2021 10%
City Staff is in the early stages of developing a brand program for
Western Avenue that will bring together the traffic flow,
beautification, and economic redevelopment projects. Staff is
collecting information on potential marketing consultants.
48
Create a Traffic Flow 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
(Phase One)12/31/2022 25%
Referred to Goal #17 in 2019. Funding options including grants
and construction will be considered as different phases. The City’s
traffic engineering consultant, Wildan, is currently working on a
project initiation document for Caltrans that will identify Traffic
Flow improvements that will lead to a traffic flow improvement
plan. This effort is being coordinated with neighboring cities.
Metro Board approved $1.33 million for Western Avenue
Congestion Improvement Project to be used for a Project Study
Report (PSR). Staff is further refining the scope of work and
coordinating with the California Department of Transportation;
who owns Western Avenue and has approval rights over any work
in the corridor. The timeline of this project is subject to the
CalTrans coordination and review times. review and approval
timelines.
49 Develop a streetscape beautification plan to enhance the aesthetic character
of Western Avenue.PW Yes 12/31/2020 12/31/2022 5%
The CIP for FY 2020-21 includes $150,000 for the design of the
Western Avenue Beautification Project. Staff received proposals
in response to an RFP for the design of the beautification of
Western Ave and selected a qualified firm. Fee negotiations are
ongoing and a professional services agreement will be brought to
Council for award when negotiations conclude in the next month
when key staff vacancies are filled. Funding for final design will be
requested through the CIP process. future CIP cycles.
Housing
Last updated: 6/8/2021
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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.
50 Prepare appropriate code amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units for the
Planning Commission's review and the City Council's for consideration CDD 5/31/2020 12/31/2020 1/19/2021 100%
The Planning Commission began reviewing draft language at its
July 14 meeting and forwarded its recommendation to the City
Council. The City Council considered code amendments
recommended by the Planning Commission on September 1 and
15; and will consider Planning Commission further
recommendations to select code language on November 17. First
reading for Ordinance No. 640 was introduced on December 15
and the second reading on January 19, 2021. The ordinance went
into effect on February 18, 2021.
51 Conduct a housing "brainstorming" public workshop to identify creative
solutions.CDD 6/30/2020 03/31/2022 5%
Staff is developing a plan to host a virtual workshop/forum on
housing. Staff anticipates completing this goal as part of the 2021-
2029 Housing Element Update. Staff issued Housing Element
Update Request for Proposals (RFP) in October 2020 to procure
professional services and a service agreement will be considered
at the March 2, 2021 CIty Council Meeting. At this meeting, the
Council will also consider establising a support committee.
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 03/31/2022 5%
City awarded $160k SB 2 Grant for preparation of mixed-use
housing overlay zone; Staff to prepare RFP for project consultant
selection
City awarded $160k SB 2 Grant for preparation of mixed-use
housing overlay zone. Staff to issue RFP in late February 2021. The
City also submitted an additional LEAP grant application for
funding the CEQA process in the amount of $150k.
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 5%
City Staff is in the early stages of developing a branding campaign
for Western Avenue that will incorporate Goal No. 47 of FY 2020-
21. The branding campaign will bring together the traffic flow,
beautification, and economic development projects for Western
Avenue. Staff is collecting information on potential marketing
consultants.
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 N/A
Not recommended as a goal for 2020 because this is part of daily
operations. On October 26, Staff filed an appeal of the 6th cycle
RHNA. Appeal hearing occured on January 13, 2021, and the City's
appeal was denied. are set to begin in January 2021. Staff
presented the City Council with housing legislation in August 2020.
The City created a Legislation Corner homepage on the website to
track current legislation. Additionally, Staff is working with the
three other Peninsula cities to on-board a lobbyist.
Environmental Sustainability
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Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
55 Adopt new development standards related to Electronic Vehicle (EV)
charging stations.CDD 9/30/2020 05/31/2021 60%
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; Staff is in the
process of preparing new code language to present to the City's
Planning Commission.
Initial research underway; tentative workplan in development.
56 Amend the Municipal Code to develop a robust Green Building Program.CDD 12/31/2020 06/30/2021 95%
Referred to Goal #32b in 2019; Staff continues to assess existing
Green Building Program to determine whether the Municipal Code
needs updating. Staff will be preparing a memorandum regarding
findings.
Goal to be completed by June 2021.
57 Amend the ERAP to include appropriate adaptation strategies and bring to
City Council for consideration CDD 9/30/2020 06/30/2021 95%
Referred to Goal #32 in 2019; Staff analyzed and selected a list of
potential strategies and provided them to the SBCCOG on July 10.
Goal to be completed by May 2021. This task will be done as part
of the housing element update by ESA (CC awarded contract on
3/2.
58 Partner with SBCCOG to Host an Energy Efficiency Fair CDD 8/31/2020 06/30/2021 95%
Referred to Goal #32b in 2019; Staff is reviewing options to host
virtual energy efficiency fair.
Do not carry over goal. Similar goal can be included in future years
when SBCCOG resumes in person events. This task will be done as
part of the housing element update by ESA (CC awarded contract
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 12/31/2020 6/30/2021 95%
Referred to Goal #32c in 2019; Progress is limited based on limited
staffing, but a summer intern is assisting in identifying potential
code amendments.
Do not carry over. Installation of renewable energy system is
covered by the building code and generally do not pose zoning
conflicts. Staff is preparing a memo memorializing findings. This
task will be done as part of the housing element update by ESA
(CC awarded contract on 3/2.
Municipal Code Amendments
60 Update the City's Sign Ordinance (Section 17.76.050)CDD 12/31/2020 09/30/2021 60%
Staff is working with the City Attorney's Office on the preparation
of a draft code amendment for review by the Planning
Commission. Draft regulations in development stage. Planning
Commission likely to consider in January 2021. Staff is working
with the City Attorney's Office on the preparation of a draft code
amendment for review. Planning Commission to begin
consideration of new code standards in February. On February 9,
2021, Planning Commission directed the Zoning Subcommittee to
work with staff and the City Attorney's office on the development
of an updated sign code. Preliminary text to be presented to PC on
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Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
61 Update the Wireless (private property) Facilities Ordinance (Section
17.76.020) CDD 12/31/2020 10/31/2021 10%
Staff will begin updating the wireless facilities section of the code
in early 2021.
Staff is working with the City Attorney’s Office on the preparation
of draft language for review.
The Planning Commission likely to consider before Summer 2021.
This goal is recommended to be continued to FY2021-22.
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 N/A
Not recommended for 2020. Referred to Goal #28 in 2019.
63 Form a "Sister City" partnership with Sakura City, Japan Admin 12/31/2020 8/4/2020 100%
August 4th is the signing ceremony memorializing the Sister City
Relationship
64 Provide and encourage e-filing of planning applications CDD 9/30/2020 12/30/2020 12/31/2020 100%
Staff established "virtual counter hours" to assist the public that is
framing the e-filing program.
Complete. Staff established “virtual counter hours” to assist the
public in electronic project submittals. Currently all applications
are being accepted electronically.
65 Update the City’s Public Notice template CDD 6/30/2020 09/30/2021 5%
Staff collected examples of notices from other jurisdictions. Goal
has been included in the FY2021/22 appendix and identified as a
day-to-day task to be accomplished by staff.
66 Conduct a Citizen Satisfaction survey. Admin 12/31/2020 2/16/2021 100%
Referred to Goal #41 in 2019. Staff presented draft survey
questions and a distribution plan to the City Council on November
4, 2020, which were finalized on November 17, 2020. The survey
was distributed online and via mail in December 2020/January
2021 and results were presented to the City Council on February
16, 2021.
67 Re-establish the Bi-Annual Leadership Academy for residents.Admin 12/31/2021 06/30/2021 56%
Referred to Goal #35 in 2019.
Staff recommends deferring this until 2021. Staff is finalizing a new
version of the Bi-Annual Leadership Academy. Applications will
open in Spring and will be conducted virtually. Staff will host a its
first session in September 2021.
68 Create a Citizen Environmental Committee.Admin N/A
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 N/A
Not recommended or necessary; the Regional Law Enforcement
Committee already provides this function
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY & TRANSPARENCY
Goal: Maximize the use of each tax dollar and optimize services delivered to RPV residents.
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.
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BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
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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.
Operations & Customer Service
70
Assess City Fees and Taxes, including the 2019 Cost of Services Study to
identify, among other things, opportunities to lower fees and taxes for
consideration by the FAC and City Council. (Merged with Goal #74)
FIN No 6/30/2021 6/30/2021 100%
Referred to Goal #38 in 2019. Study was finalized and staff
reviewed the results with FAC; at the 3/12 FAC meeting,
staff reviewed in greater detail selected fees and
adjustment recommendations to FAC. FAC requested
additional research at the March 12 meeting. Another
meeting occurred on Sept. 17 to review the Cost Fee Study
with FAC. This item was also by the FAC in October 2020.
FAC approved two of the three recommendations from staff
at the September meeting. FAC approved 100% cost
recovery for the Community Development, except for View
Restoration, and Public Works fees. FAC also formed a
subcommittee and met with the Recreation and Parks
Department to further understand the fees of operation of
the department. The subcommittee is to present
options/findings at a future FAC meeting. The 2019 Cost of
Services Study is tenatively schedule for the March 2nd City
Council meeting. The 2019 Cost of Services Study was
recieved by the City Council on March 2nd. The City Council
provided staff with directions to prepare a proposed fees
for consideration at a duly noticed meeting April 20, 2021.
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 No 6/30/2020 03/31/2021 2/2/2021 100%
Referred to Goal #40 in 2019. Staff have been doing research and
working with GovInvest to consider all options for the Pension
Policy. However, due to the current fiscal climate, Staff waited for
the latest annual Actuarial Valuation Report (AVR) and investment
return from CalPERS to reassess the City's pension liability. The
AVR and investment return was released by CalPERS this summer.
FAC supported staff recommendations on a possible Pension
guidelines at the September meeting. FAC reviewed and provided
feedback to the draft Pension Guideline on October 29. Staff
presented the draft guideline to the City Council on January 19
and the guideline was updated and approved by the City Council
on February 2.
72 Review View Restoration Ordinance and bring options to the Planning
Commission and City Council to consider amending the guidelines.CDD 12/31/2020 12/30/2021 5%
Staff is reviewing the existing ordinance and guidelines to
determine the scope of the proposed amendments.
Staff is reviewing the existing ordinance and guidelines to
determine the scope of the proposed amendments. Planning
Commission likely to consider Summer 2021.
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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.
73 Present Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate options to FAC and City Council FIN No 6/30/2021 06/30/2022 50%
Staff presented the TOT trends and analysis to FAC on Sept. 26,
2019. Due to the economic downturn and the recent impact on
the travel/hospitality industry, staff will resume discussion with
FAC in January/February of 2021. Staff met with the FAC on Feb.
11 to propose continuing this goal to FY 2021-22 due to the
uncertainty in the travel and hospitality industry. The FAC
supported staff recommendation.
74
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 10/31/2021 25%
Work will commence in fall
Progress is limited based on staffing levels. Carry over goal.Staff
anticipates preparing memorandum regarding findings before Fall
2021. An employee (internal customer service) survey was issued
on September 30, 2020 with a deadine date of October 14. Staff
tallied the results and generally speaking employees are someshat
satifisfied. Department Heads are assessing the results of the
employee results to identify areas to improve employee
satisfaction. A follow-up survey will be issued in Fall 2021 to
compare results after enhanced measures are implemented. In
addition to the resident survey presented to the Council on
February 16, Staff is preparing a specific customer service survey.
It should be noted that in the resident survey 71.8% of
respondents indicated that they were somewhat or very satisfied.
75
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 12/31/2021 20%
Referred to Goal #43 in 2019; Work will commence in the new
year.
Carry over goal.
But restate the goal in Column B as follows:
Establish a Uniform Development Process public handout; and
decrease the initial review time for applications to no more than
10 business days between the Community Development and
Public Works Departments.
76 Implement new Internet or app-based application to enable residents to
reach city services more quickly. Admin Yes 6/30/2020 11/30/2020 2/2/2021 100%
The mobile app vendor has been identified and funds budgeted
for FY 20/21. The implementation project started in July 2020.
The project team is currently finishing the initial core functionality
configuration and graphics used in the app. The mobile app called
"MyRPV" is now available on Apple and Andriod devices and it
offers a convinient way of submitting service requests and to
access relevant City information, from City Council meeting
agendas and videos, to information on how to get in touch with
City departments, visiting parks, trails, and more.
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BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
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COMPLETION
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COMPLETION
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
77
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 Yes 6/30/2020 03/31/2021 100%
eTrakit portal has now 12 permits types and all Business License
types configured and ready to be tested internally. During testing,
some major programming issues were discovered. The IT
Department is currently working with the vendor on updating all
the TrakIt servers operating system and the TrakIt software
version to a newer release. All compatibility and integration issues
are now resolved and the eTrakit portal is currently open for
selected contractors, businesses and residents to conduct limited
public testing. This phase is expected to be completed in March
2021.
78 Reassess the Study Session Admin 6/30/2020 12/31/2021 0%
Activity on this goal is pending further review of the City's study
session policy.
79 91% of RPV Employees say RPV is "a great place to work." Admin 6/30/2021 75%
Referred to Goal #48 in 2019. Survey was sent on September 30,
2020 with a deadine date of October 14. Staff is tallying the
results. Human Resources tallied the results and determined 79%
of RPV employees would say "it is a great place to work."
Department Heads are assessing the results of the employee
results to identify areas to improve employee satisfaction.
80 Require a project sign be installed for all City construction project describing,
among other things, the project and citing contact information. PW Yes 5/31/2020 8/31/2020 100%
A conceptual design was provided to Staff by Councilman Dyda. A
sign template has been developed and the first deployment was
for the Hawthorne Median Beautification Project.
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BUDGET ITEM TARGET DATE
FOR
COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
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COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE
OF
COMPLETION
STATUS (%)COMMENTS/STATUS UPDATE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Intergovernmental Relations
81 Lobby the California Public Utilities Commission to modify the requirements
for Rule 20A undergrounding funds to include high fire risk areas.Admin 8/31/2020 6/31/2021 50%
October 2019, the City brought a resolution to the League of
California Cities Annual Conference calling on the CPUC to expand
the Rule 20 program to include wildfire mitigation as an eligible
project. The resolution won the support of fire-prone cities across
the state and was referred to two of the League’s policy
committees so language revisions could be reconciled. Ultimately,
the League’s Board of Directors adopted our proposal as an official
League policy. The League is now advocating for this change to the
CPUC, which is in the process of revising the Rule 20 program, and
wildfire prevention criteria was included among proposed changes
from CPUC staff. In April 2020, the City advocated for including
wildfire prevention criteria in comments on the CPUC staff
proposal. On July 21, 2020, the City Council supported legislation
(SB 1312) that would have implemented this change by requiring
the CPUC to amend Rule 20 to allow undergrounding in high fire
threat areas for wildfire mitigation, though the bill did not
advance in the legislative session. Following direction from the
City Council, on September 16, 2020, Staff sent a letter to SB 1312
author Senator Mike McGuire offering the City's support for
continued efforts to make this change. Staff continues to monitor
the CPUC's ongoing rulemaking process. Staff is monitoring
current legislation that supports undergrounding.
82 Pursue annexation of the Eastview area into PVPUSD for voting Admin Yes 6/30/2021 3/4/2020 100%
On March 4, 2020, the City Council received and filed a report
form the City Attorney’s Office regarding protocols for the possible
Eastview community detachment from Los Angeles Unified School
District (LAUSD) and attachment of this community to the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD). The Council
directed no further action to be taken on this matter.
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0 100% - completed
0 56% - 99% - accelerated/near completion
0 26% - 55% - on target/on schedule
56 0% - 25% - behind schedule/at risk
0 N/A - not recommended/not necessary or New Goal
26 Priority Goals
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1. Law Enforcement
1a Reduce Part I Crime by 5% for FY 2021-22 compared to FY 2020-21 Admin 06/30/2022 0%
1b Expand Neighborhood Watch to five (5) new communities.Admin 06/30/2022 0%
Staff has begun discussions with the City's Neighborhood Watch Coordinator to explore
expanding the program to include multi-family and market specifically to communities not
currently participating in the program.
1c Provide $30,000 in grants to residents and neighborhood groups for the
acquisition of safety-enhancing tools and technologies Admin 06/30/2022 0%
Safety enhancing tools and technologies may include ring doorbells and continuing the
matching grant program for the flock safety cameras
2. Emergency Preparedness
2a
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 6/30/2021 0%
The Sanitation District is working with a consultant to prepare an Emergency Sanitation
Plan. City Staff has had preliminary discussions with the Sanitation District on elements to
be included in the plan. This goal may be addressed with the completion of the utility
white paper being prepared for the Peninsula Public Safety Committee.
2b
Implement at least two of the EPC-recommended action items to mitigate wildfire
risk in RPV, including: Enhanced Emergency Communication; Emergency
Evacuation Plan/Peninsula-wide and school district emergency preparedness plan;
Wildfire Hardening; Public Safety Power Shutoff response; and Cal Fire Risk
Assessment and Insurance Rates
Admin 6/30/2021 0%
The Emergency Preparedness Committee has identified 21 actionable recommendations
relevant to emergency response planning in Rancho Palos Verdes. On August 18, 2020, the
City Council authorized sending a letter to residents expressing the City’s commitment to
risk reduction, and measures residents can take to “harden” their home from a potential
wildfire.
On October 8 and October 12, the Emergency Services Coordinator and Emergency
Preparedness Committee Members met with the City of Malibu and the Topanga Coalition
for Emergency Preparedness (T-CEP) for guidance on communication systems best
practices and lessons learned.
On Wednesday, April 7, City Staff and Emergency Preparedness Committee Members met
with representatives from the California Department of Insurance (CDI) to discuss
available resources for residents experiencing premium hikes and reduced homeowner
insurance availability.
On April 20, 2021, City staff and Emergency Preparedness Committee Members met with
representatives from the Montecito Fire Protection District for the gleaning of lessons
learned in responding to the Thomas and Woolsey Fires.
On February 25, 2021, the Emergency Services Coordinator conducted a Peninsula wide
Virtual Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Exercise in coordination with the four Peninsula
Cities. This Tabletop Exercise also included participation by representatives from the
following public safety agencies serving the Palos Verdes Peninsula: The Los Angeles
County Fire Department, The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department -Lomita Station and
the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department. This exercise was designed to improve
coordination, communication, and response efforts among Peninsula Cities and first
responder agencies in the event of a disaster affecting the Palos Verdes Peninsula. City
staff has drafted and presented an After-Action Review report identifying lessons learned
from this exercise during the quarterly meeting of Peninsula Public Safety Committee
(PPSC) on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
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3. Portuguese Bend Landslide
3a
Complete the EIR for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project for
certification by the City Council PW 12/31/2021 0%
On May 19, 2020, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with the
Chambers Group to prepare the environmental document. The Draft Initial Study was
published for public review between November 12, 2020 and January 15, 2021. A public
scoping meeting was held on December 19, 2020. The City's consultant has started work
on the draft EIR. The Draft EIR is expected to be published in the Fall of 2021.
3b Prepare funding opportunities for Phases 1 & 2 of the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Feasibility Plan for City Council consideration. FIN 6/30/2022 0%
Staff is pursuing various potential funding opportunities for this project. The South Santa
Monica Bay (SSMB) Watershed Area Steering Committee (WASC) met on May 19, 2020.
WASC reviews all projects for Measure W funding. A Measure W application was
submitted to the County for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project in
October 2020. Staff is also working with Blais and Associates to identify potential grants
for this project, and City Staff is discussing potential funding opportunities with state and
federal legislators. Staff anticipates to have some funding options for the City Council's
consideration in summer 2021. Staff met with the FAC on Feb. 11 to propose continuing
this goal to FY 2021-22 and the FAC supported staff recommendation.
3c
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 Phase One: 6/30/2022 0%
On November 4, 2020, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with
Harris and Assoicates to perform the Phase One work. Notice to proceed was issued on
February 24, 2021 and surveying work has started.
3d
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 Yes 12/31/2021 TBD 0%
Comments from Rolling Hills on the draft feasibility study were received on June 18, 2020
and provided to the consultant. The Draft Rolling Hills Sewer Concept Design (feasibility
study) has been received and preliminary discussions with Rolling Hills were held. Review
of the draft concept design has identified the need for further analysis of concept viability
before finalizing the feasibility study for public review.
4. Asset Management
4a Create a detailed inventory and maintenance schedule of the City's public
infrastructure and assets.PW 6/30/2023 0%
An inventory of assets is being mapped on the City's GIS. Funding for a condition
assessment and development of a maintenance schedule will be requested through the
CIP process. The Fiscal Year 2021-22 CIP includes funding to start a detailed inventory and
maintenance schedule (asset management program) of the City's key public infrastructure
assets. Funding is included to start an asset management program for the City's Facilities,
Storm Sewer System, Pavement, Sidewalks, and Traffic Signs.
5. Small Wireless Facilities
5a
Develop a Citywide 5G Small Wireless Facilities (SWF) Master Plan that identifies
the preferred and least intrusive locations to install small wireless facilities
including co-locations.
PW 12/31/2021 0%
Phase One: hire a consultant and map preferred locations Staff issued an RFP in June and
received two proposals from “Magellan Advisors” and “CTC Technology & Energy”. These
proposals are being evaluated prior to bringing a professional services agreement to the
City Council for consideration. Staff also has recently learned that the primary 5G SWF
engineering and construction company on the Peninsula has developed a map showing
preferred locations from an operability perspective. Staff intends to review this
information and use it as a reference to establish least intrusive locations that are also
sufficiently operable.
6. Electric Utilities
INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal: Maintain and improve all public infrastructure (including transportation systems, parking, utilities, storm drains, and sewers).
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6a
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; and continue to lobby the California Public Utilities
Commission to modify the requirements for Rule 20A undergrounding funds to
include high fire risk areas.
PW Yes 6/30/2022 TBD 0%
Southern California Edison's current plan is development of specific Circuit Reliability
projects to harden infrastructure in particular areas of RPV, rather than an overall master
plan. Public Works Staff is coordinating public inforamtion sessions as these projects are
further developed.
6b
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 Yes 6/30/2022 0%
Work on this goal is scheduled to begin in Fiscal 2021-22 as staff vacancies are filled.
6c
Reduce the threat of a fire hazard proximately caused by downed or damaged
overhead power lines through the undergrounding of one mile of utility lines
within the City’s open space areas.
Admin Yes 06/30/2022 0%
Staff is working to identify potential grants and funding opportunities for this project. On
May 7, 2021, the City submitted a Notice of Interest (NOI) to the California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) towards
the securing of funds for this goal. On May 24, 2021, Cal OES notified the City that the
proposed undergrounding of overhead powerlines project is an eligible HMGP activity and
has formally invited the City to submit a full sub-application for consideration of funding.
Staff is currently compiling data for this application, which is due on June 18, 2021.
7. Sanitary Utilities
7a
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 6/30/2021 0%
Based on information available at City Hall and from LA County Environmental Health, Staff
is working with the City's GIS Staff to finalize a map showing areas of the City served by
onsite waste water sewer systems (Phase 1).
7b 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 6/30/2022 0%
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 likely be needed in the next
5-10 years, due to the wear and tear on the pipes, grinder pumps, and lift stations. Staff is
working with Abalone Cove residents to address the future Sewer Rates in order to reduce
the City subsidy. On October 6, the City Council amended the Municipal Code with the
current CPI-U and approved a connection fee. Staff is working with a consultant to perform
an evaluation and assessment of the sewer system. This will provide staff with an updated
annual maintenance cost estimate to properly prepare a financial plan. Staff will meet with
the Portuguese Bend Community Association Board and conduct virtual neighborhood
meetings to review the consultant's analysis before bringing this item to the City Council
which Staff anticipates to have some options for the City Council's consideration in spring
2021. Staff met with the FAC on Feb. 11 to propose continuing this goal to FY 2021-22 and
the FAC supported staff recommendation.
8. Roadways
8a Develop a Citywide Speed Mitigation Plan for reducing vehicular speed within City
streets (traffic calming)PW 6/30/2022 TBD 0%
Funding for development of the masterplan is included in the Fiscal 2021-22 CIP and work
will begin when key staff vacancies are filled.
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9. City Beautification
9a
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 Yes 6/30/2023 0%
Staff continues to seek a consultant to assist with preparing a draft plan.
Carryover to FY 2021-22 if funded in FY 2021-22 budget.
9b
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 06/30/2021 TBD 0%
This project was not funded as part of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 CIP. Funding will continue to
be pursued in future CIP cycles.
10. Ladera Linda Community Center and Park
10b Complete construction-ready documents for City Council consideration.PW 9/30/2021 Fall 2021 0%
The City's Architecure/Engineering consultant is preparing construction documents, which
are expected to be completed in the Fall of 2021.
10c Complete bid process for construction firm and present contract to the City
Council consideration.PW 12/31/2021 Winter 2021 0%
The bid process will begin upon completion of the construction documents.
10d Break ground on construction based on Council-approved plans.PW 12/31/2021 Winter 2021
0%Ground breaking will commence after successful completion of the bidding process and
issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
11. Civic Center Master Plan
11a Present Civic Center development financing options to the City Council for
consideration.FIN 6/30/2022 0%
In March, City Staff initiated discussions with Kosmont Transaction Services (KTS), but
paused further discussions due to changes in the leadership team and to reassess the
financial impacts of the economic downturn. Staff has developed a preliminary budget for
this project that was confirmed as reasonable estimates by KTS. On October 15, Staff met
with KTS to discuss funding options for the project. Staff has requested additional
information and is working with Blais and Associates on identifying grant opportunities.
Additionally, since September 2020, Staff has been meeting with consultants from various
aspects of the development sector including project management consultants, developers,
and other agency representatives to further understand, among other things, financing
and product delivery options. Staff anticipates having some options for the City Council's
consideration by early 2021. Staff met with the FAC on February 11, 2020 to propose
continuing this goal to FY 2021-22 because there are still substantial project decisions that
need to be made before the financial analysis can begin. The FAC supported staff
recommendation. Staff also reordered tasks that correlate in accomplishing the goal.
11b Initiate discussions with DOJ and FEMA for a land-use swapping agreement as a
part of the Civic Center Master Plan process.Admin 12/31/2021 0%
Communication with respective agencies established. Additional dialogue to continue in
FY 2021-2220-21. Reordered tasks that correlate to accomplishing the goal.
11d
Explore potential Civic Center partnerships that are compatible with the City
Council approved program document, and coordinate appropriate usage with civic,
business, and non-profit agencies to consider locating at the civic center
Admin 03/30/2022 0%
CITY LAND AND FACILITIES
Goal: Maintain and Improve all City-owned properties.
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11e Present draft Civic Center Master Plan for City Council consideration which will
include a new possible Peninsula-wide EOC, Sheriff substation, and fire station.Admin 06/31/2022 0%
Requires hiring a design firm to prepare a master plan and a robust public engagement
process. Earlier this year, the Civic Center Advisory Committee (CCAC) prepared a draft
Design & Architectural Services RFP. The City Council Subcommittee also reviewed the RFP.
During this process, Staff realized that issuing an RFP to onboard a design firm, at this
time, is premature until financing options is considered by the City Council. This is because
the financing model the City Council finds most palatable will determine the development
process including the master planning. Since September 2020, Staff has been meeting with
consultants from various aspects of the development sector including project management
consultants, developers, and other agency representatives to further understand, among
other things, financing options, before issuing an RFP. At this time, Staff is considering
issuing a Request for Interest (RFI) to glean more information on the development process
for the Civic Center. City Council approved CCAC requests on Feb. 2 to proceed with a) an
RFP for a project management consultant firm and b) facilitate a public workshop
addressing municipal financial capital projects. A project manager will determine when to
proceed with developing a master site plan. Staff has begun discussions with Captain
Powers to obtain a written commitment that the LASD is interested in a substation at the
Civic Center site. In 2018, L.A. County Sheriff Jim McDonnell sent letters indicating his
support to place a facility at the Civic Center site. On December 9, 2020, Captain James
Powers of the Lomita Sheriff Station provided verbal support of the project but cautioned
that staff must receive support from Sheriff Villanueva before proceeding. A site tour was
scheduled for January 2021 but was postponed for Spring 2021 due to current health
orders. Staff is discussing opportunities with LASD and LA Co. Fire.
12. Trails Network Plan Update
12a
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 7/31/2021 0%
Referred to Goal No. 26 in 2019.
Transferred to R&P in May and Staff regrouped with consultant, Alta Planning and Design,
to complete the draft Trails Network Plan. A status update was provided to the City Council
at its June 16 and September 15 meetings. City working group and IMAC Trails
Subcommittee coordinating on content of document, and updating process. The
consultant continues to update the administrative document which is now anticipated to
be completed by July 2021 because Staff commitments have shifted to Preserve-related
parking strategies.
12b Conduct a public workshop to solicit community feedback on draft plan.R&P 8/31/2021 11/10/2021 0%
Based on City Council direction on June 16, there will be one additional public outreach
meeting led by Staff to solicit community feedback on draft plan. Over the next several
months, Staff, with the assistance of the Alta Planning and Design consultant will prepare
and disseminate information to maximize public awareness and involvement. Staff
continues to work with its consultant on the format and presentations for the upcoming
workshops. The second public workshop will be held January 12, 2022.
12c Adopt the Updated Trails Network Plan R&P 12/31/2021 5/3/2022 0%
Staff and the consultant will update the draft TNP to include Planning Commission input
prior to presenting to City Council. The date that the TNP will be presented to City Council
will be finalized, but is anticipated to occur May 3, 2022, and the document will be
released three weeks prior to meeting.
13. Natural Communities Conservation Plan / Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP)
13a Amend the Management Agreement with the PVPLC to reflect the City Council-
adopted NCCP/HCP.R&P 12/31/2021 0%
Over the next several months, Staff will coordinate with the City Attorney's Office and the
PVPLC to continue identifying potential amendments for the City Council's consideration
in December 2021.
13b
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 12/31/2021 0%
These protocols are required to be completed within a designated period of time after the
City receives the NCCP/HCP permits from the state and federal wildlife agencies. The City
has received its federal permit, and is awaiting the state's permit decision. Staff is
currently working with the Wildlife Agencies to proceed with these documents. Park
Rangers are educating authorized agencies about appropriate vehicular access and
installing signage.
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COMPLETION
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13c Record the NCCP/HCP-approved conservation easements over all Preserve
properties.R&P 11/30/2021 0%
The City is required to place conservation easements over the Preserve properties after
the City receives the NCCP/HCP permits from the state and federal wildlife agencies. The
City has received its federal permit, and is awaiting the state's permit decision. In January
2021, the City Council approved a contract with a surveyor to create property descriptions
for the conservation easements. Working meetings and site visits are taking place.
13d Update the Public Use Master Plan for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to reflect
the Council-adopted NCCP/HCP.R&P 3/31/2022 0%
Staff is making advance preparations for updating the Public Use Master Plan, including
referencing appropriate sections of the NCCP/HCP and updating trail maps.
13e
Prepare a Preserve Master Parking Plan identifying parking opportunities to
accommodate visitors to the Preserve that minimizes impacts on neighborhoods
and resources.
R&P 12/31/2021 0%
On March 17, 2020, the City Council received a report on parking improvements at Del
Cerro trailhead. Staff continues to research options and explore alternatives to minimize
impacts on neighborhood parking and residents' quality of life both short-term and long-
term. At the August 18, 2020 and September 1, 2020 meetings the City Council directed
Staff to continue social medial campaign to inform and educate public and direct visitors to
alternative locations including Alta Vicente. SEO contract with Tripepi Smith approved.
Modified a two-month temporary parking moratorium along Crenshaw south of Crest.
Public informed via listserve, website, and social media. Burma and Rattlesnake trailhead
gate contracts approved. Staff directed to research alternatives for parking enforcement
and pay system options. Staff directed to look at holistic approach to Preserve parking. A
Preserve public forum was held on October 13, 2020. A City Council meeting was held on
October 20, 2020. The City Council provided direction on a number of issues including
holistic Preserve parking analysis, parking enforcement and a parking reservation system,
a 60-day extension of parking moratorium on a section of Crenshaw, a citation/fee
analysis, Preserve capacity study, and Alta Vicente trailhead beautification. Holistic
planning continued at meetings on January 19, February 16, 2021, March 16, April 20,
2021, and May 18, 2021. As a result, the following elements of a holistic approach to
Preserve Parking and Access are underway:
• Preserve capacity analysis: The City Council received and filed an update on capacity
analysis alternatives at the March 16, 2021.
• Web and social media campaign: Staff is working with a Search Engine Optimization
consultant. The work will be completed November 2021.
• Traffic and parking analysis: The Public Works Department worked with a traffic
engineering consultant to complete an expedited traffic analysis for Crenshaw Blvd. south
of Crest Rd. Results were presented to the City Council on March 16, 2021. Parking was
restricted to provide recommended site distances. Larger scale parking studies will be
completed in late summer 2021.
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13e
Prepare a Preserve Master Parking Plan identifying parking opportunities to
accommodate visitors to the Preserve that minimizes impacts on neighborhoods
and resources.
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• Parking solutions specific to Crenshaw Boulevard and Park Place
• Increasing parking enforcement: The City is in the process of recruiting part-time park
rangers/parking ambassadors
• Establishing reservation and fee-based parking system: The City Council approved a
contract with ParkMobile in April 2021. Staff is working with ParkMobile to configure the
RPV parking system, and will begin formal implementation in July 2021.
• Increasing parking citation fines: Parking violations were increased from $50 to $110 for
the following violations: 1) Park by permit, 2) Failure to obey signage, and 3) Passenger
loading zone.
• Installing access gates at Burma Road and Rattlesnake trailheads: Burma Gate was
installed, and Rattlesnake is forthcoming.
• Dispersing public use to alternative reserve locations
• Beautifying Alta Vicente Reserve/Civic Center: Improvements were made to the site.
• Establishing a Preserve Pilot Shuttle program: the Pilot Shuttle Program began in April
and will run 90 days.
14. Park Improvements
14a
Explore establishing a partnership, joint use, and/or lease agreement with the U.S.
Coast Guard for the Point Vicente Lighthouse property, buildings, and WW II
Battery Barnes outpost owned by Coast Guard, Facility-commonly referred to as
Coast Guard bunker (located at the Civic Center).
R&P 12/31/2021 0%
Staff has reached out to the Coast Guard to initiate dialogue about the future use of these
properties. Staff and several City Council members took tours of Coast Guard properties
with USCG personnel in October 2020 and held informal discussions of potential
acquisition and partnership. The USCG expressed a strong interest in developing a
partnership with the City. Additional meetings are being planned to begin brainstorming
partnership arrangements. Staff continued discussions with Coast Guard personnel during
a recent Civic Center tour. Staff has been informed that a new Commander is coming on
board in late May and staff plans to reach out to her to continue discussions by mid-June.
15. Western Avenue Redevelopment
15a
Develop a SWOT analysis of commercial properties along Western Avenue to
identify economic development opportunities to enhance retail establishments
and create mixed-use projects.
CDD Yes 6/30/2021 0%
The City prepared a potential redevelopment site analysis and has met with four potential
developers to explore mixed use projects. In May, the City was awarded a $160k from the
SB 2 grant fund to develop a mixed use plan for Western Avenue. Additionally, the City
applied for the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant to seek an additional $150k to
support mixed use planning efforts that will enhance economic development opportunities
in the City.
15b
Create a Traffic Flow Improvement Plan in coordination with Lomita, Los Angeles,
and Caltrans to improve traffic flows and provide connectivity between retail
outlets and residents.
PW Phase One: 12/31/2022 0%
Metro Board approved $1.33 million for Western Avenue Congestion Improvement Project
to be used for a Project Study Report (PSR). Staff is further refining the scope of work and
coordinating with the California Department of Transportation; who owns Western
Avenue and has approval rights over any work in the corridor. The timeline of this project
is subject to the CalTrans coordination, review times, and approval timelines.
15c Develop a streetscape beautification plan to enhance the aesthetic character of
Western Avenue.PW 6/30/2023 0%
The CIP for FY 2020-21 includes $150,000 for the design of the Western Avenue
Beautification Project. Staff received proposals in response to an RFP for the design of the
beautification of Western Ave and selected a qualified firm. Fee negotiations are ongoing
and a professional services agreement will be brought to Council when key staff vacancies
are filled. Funding for final design will be requested for future CIP cycles.
16. Economic Development
16a
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 6/30/2022 0%
City Staff is in the early stages of developing a branding campaign for Western Avenue that
will incorporate Goal No. 47 of FY 2020-21. The branding campaign will bring together the
traffic flow, beautification, and economic development projects for Western Avenue. Staff
is collecting information on potential marketing consultants.
17. Environmental Sustainability
QUALITY OF LIFE
Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
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COMPLETION
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17a Electric Vehicles: Adopt streamlined EV permitting policies in compliance with AB
1236 CDD 6/30/2022 0%
Initial research underway; tentative workplan in development.
17b Water Conservation: Develop and publish a Low Impact Development (LID)
Standards Guidebook as resource to the development community to comply with
the City's storm water ordinance and LID standards.
CDD 06/30/2022 0%
17c
Develop program in collaboration with EDCO to recycle/divert organic waste from
residential waste CDD 06/30/2022 0%
This goal will support Measure Solid Waste A2. Diversion/recycling of organic waste
reducse green house gas emissions by reducing methane gas produced when organic
waste decomposes in landfills.
18. Municipal Code Amendments
18a Update the City's Sign Ordinance (Section 17.76.050)CDD 9/30/2021 0%
Staff is working with the City Attorney's Office on the preparation of a draft code
amendment for review by the Planning Commission. Draft regulations in development
stage. Planning Commission likely to consider in January 2021. Staff is working with the
City Attorney's Office on the preparation of a draft code amendment for review. Planning
Commission to begin consideration of new code standards in February. On February 9,
2021, the Planning Commission directed the Zoning Subcommittee to work with Staff and
the City Attorney's office on the development of an updated sign code. Preliminary text to
be presented to PC on July 27th.
18b Update the Wireless (private property) Facilities Ordinance (Section 17.76.020) CDD 10/31/2021 0%
Staff will begin updating the wireless facilities section of the code in early 2021. Staff is
working with the City Attorney’s Office on the preparation of draft language for review.
The Planning Commission likely to consider before Summer 2021. This goal is
recommended to be continued to FY2021-22.
18c
Initiate remaining text amendments to complete the comprehensive update to
Title 17 (Zoning Code) of RPVMC and Zoning Map. Target completion of 50% of
updates by end of FY.
CDD 06/30/2022 0%
19. Community Programs
19a Provide services for aging and disabled members of the community through the of
a new Aging and Disability Resources Connection (ADRC) program Admin 12/30/2021 0%
Staff is developing the ADRC to provide resources and programs for aging and disabled
members of the community, establishing a volunteer network to assist with the programs
including reinstating the Handyman Program, and creating a Special Needs Registry to
have information for community members in the event of an emergency. New Goal and
subsection to Quality of Life. New subcategory and goal. Budget may be required for
Handyman and Special Needs Registry program. Staff is presenting this to the City Council
on June 15 for consideration and approval.
19b Launch a “Keep RPV Clean” campaign throughout the City’s open space areas R&P 12/31/2021 0%
Work with community partners by launching a community cleanup program which includes
a social media campaign, monthly volunteer events, and developing and distributing
information and incentive packets for families and/or neighborhoods to keep City Parks,
Preserve, Beaches and streets clean of litter. Staff has ordered some cleanup-related
materials, is working on an outreach campaign including branding, and has idenfitied
several upcoming dates and locations: RPV BEACH on June 19, Ocean Trails on July 17
Lower Hesse Park on August 21.
20a Host Annual Leadership Academy for residents.Admin 06/30/2021 0%
Staff recommends deferring this until 2021. Staff is finalizing a new version of the Bi-
Annual Leadership Academy and will host its first co-hort in September 2021.
20b Host five City sponsored events or activities at the Civic Center throughout the
fiscal year R&P Yes 06/30/2022 0%
Three concerts in the Park are scheduled for July 4, July 17 and August 28. Three Movies in
the Park will be held June 19, July 17 and August 14. In the fall, the annual trunk or treat
event and a scarecrow decorating contest are scheduled. R&P staff are currently reaching
out to vendors for a winter ice skating rink.
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.
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21. Operations & Customer Service
21a Review View Restoration Ordinance and bring options to the Planning Commission
and City Council to consider amending the guidelines.CDD 12/30/2021 0%
Staff is reviewing the existing ordinance and guidelines to determine the scope of the
proposed amendments. Staff is reviewing the existing ordinance and guidelines to
determine the scope of the proposed amendments. Planning Commission likely to consider
Summer 2021.
22b Present Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate options to FAC and City Council FIN 6/30/2022 0%
Staff presented the TOT trends and analysis to FAC on Sept. 26, 2019. Due to the economic
downturn and the recent impact on the travel/hospitality industry, staff will resume
discussion with FAC in January/February of 2021. Staff met with the FAC on Feb. 11 to
propose continuing this goal to FY 2021-22 due to the uncertainty in the travel and
hospitality industry.
23c
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.
Admin 10/31/2021 0%
Work will commence in fall Progress is limited based on staffing levels. Carry over goal.
Staff anticipates preparing memorandum regarding findings before Fall 2021. An employee
(internal customer service) survey was issued on September 30, 2020 with a deadline date
of October 14. Staff tallied the results and generally speaking employees are somewhat
satisfied. Department Heads are assessing the results of the employee results to identify
areas to improve employee satisfaction. A follow-up survey will be issued in Fall 2021 to
compare results after enhanced measures are implemented. In addition to the resident
survey presented to the Council on February 16, 2021, Staff is preparing a specific
customer service survey. It should be noted that in the resident survey 71.8% of
respondents indicated that they were somewhat or very satisfied.
24d
Establish an efficient and streamlined development process between the
Community Development and Public Works Departments to decrease the initial
review time for applications to no more than 10 business days. Enhance the one-
stop permit process.
CDD 12/31/2021 0%
25e Reassess the Study Session Admin 12/31/2021 0%Activity on this goal is pending further review of the City's study session policy.
26f 91% of RPV Employees say RPV is "a great place to work." Admin 11/30/2021 0%
Survey was sent on September 30, 2020 with a deadline date of October 14. Staff is tallying
the results. Human Resources tallied the results and determined 79% of RPV employees
would say "it is a great place to work." Department Heads are assessing the results of the
employee results to identify areas to improve employee satisfaction.
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
Goal: Maximize the use of each tax dollar and optimize services delivered to RPV residents.
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City Council Goals
Task Tracking Worksheet
Goal Category Department Task Description Status Update
Public Safety Admin Obtain written commitments from Public Safety for substation or fire house at the Civic Center Combined with Goal No. 31 of FY2021/22 Goals and Action Plan
Emergency Prepardness Admin Engage in a regional emergency preparedness plan and conduct an exercise with all four
Peninsula cities.
Day-to-day task
Emergency Prepardness Admin
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).
Day-to-day task
Infrastructure - Utilities PW
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):
Day-to-day task: Referred to Goal #15 in 2019. The design for PVDS
at Peppertree is at 75% plans have been designed and will be going
out to bid in fall. The and the design for Hawthorne Blvd at
Hawkhurst is at 90%. Funding for construction will be requested
through the CIP process. plans are under design and will be
completed by December 2020
Infrastructure - Utilities PW 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.
Referred to Goal #19 in 2019. On February 18, 2020, the City Council
directed Staff to proceed with an agreement with Harris and
Associates to develop a citywide street lighting policy. Staff is
preparing a scope of work for a consultant to develop the process
and parameters for a Neighborhood Streetlight Program -
Cruikshank stated to remove
Infrastructure - Utilities R&P Present to the City Council concepts for the remaining 12 acres of Lower Hesse Park as the
Phase II improvements
Pending inclusion in FY 20-21 CIP Not included in FY 20-21 CIP. To
be deferred to a fiscal year to be determined. Staff continues to
communicate regularly with Lower Hesse Park residents to discuss
their concerns and to identify ways to enhance maintenance and
aesthetics. Recommendation: Defer goal pending Council direction
and funding in the CIP.
Infrastructure - Roadways PW
Develop a 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.
On July 8, the Public Works Director met with a representative from
Caltrans as part of their newly created Ambassador program to
assist the City in improving communication on roadway projects.
This will frame the Plan being developed with neighboring cities. On
December 16, 2020, staff hosted a Project Coordination Meeting
with representatives of utility companies and other Peninsula cities;
and discussed each agency's upcoming projects as well as strategies
to time projects to avoid concentrating traffic impacts. Meetings will
continue on a regular basis. A meeting between the CalTrans
Ambassador and Peninsula cities is tentatively being scheduled for
March 2021.
City Land & Facilities - Ladera Linda FIN Present financing options for the construction and delivery of the Ladera Linda Community Park.
In March, City Staff held meetings with Kosmont Transaction
Services (KTS) and Associates that was temporarily paused due to
changes in the leadership team and to reassess the financial
impacts of the economic downturn. Staff met with KTS to discuss
funding options for the project on October 15. Staff has requested
additional information from KTS and is working with Blais and
Associates on identifying grant opportunities (i.e. Prop 68 grant
funds for outdoor improvements). Staff received a presentation
from Kosmont on January 29, and the options will be presented to
FAC on February 25. Staff anticipates having funding options for the
City Council's consideration by May 2021. Project is on schedule and
will be completed by 6/30/2021.
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City Council Goals
Task Tracking Worksheet
Goal Category Department Task Description Status Update
City Land & Facilities - Ladera Linda CDD Complete the CUP/CEQA planning entitlement processes.
Staff deemed the application complete for processing. At this time,
it has been determined that the project is categorical exempt
pursuant to CEQA. Public hearings on the planning entitlements
(CUP, etc.) occurred on January 23, 2021 and February 23, 2021.
Planning Commission approved entitlements on February 23. City
Council voted to appeal the Planning Commission approval at its
March 2 meeting. City Council appeal hearing to be held on April 6,
2021. City Council upheld PC approvals on April 6, 2021. This task is
complete.
City Land & Facilities R&P
Explore establishing a partnership, joint use, and/or lease agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard
for the Point Vicente Lighthouse property, buildings, and WW II Battery Barnes outpost owned
by Coast Guard, Facility-commonly referred to as Coast Guard bunker (located at the Civic
Center).
Staff has reached out to the Coast Guard to initiate dialogue about
the future use of these properties. Staff and several City Council
members took tours of Coast Guard properties with USCG
personnel in October 2020 and held informal discussions of
potential acquisition and partnership. The USCG expressed a strong
interest in developing a partnership with the City. Additional
meetings are being planned to begin brainstorming partnership
arrangements.
City Land & Facilities R&P Present the draft Trails Network Plan Update to the Planning Commission for its input and
recommendation.
Staff and the consultant will update the draft TNP based on public
input, including feedback from the two community workshops.
Dates that the TNP will be presented to Planning Commission will be
finalized, but anticipated to occur in September and October 2021,
and the document will be released 3 weeks prior to meetings.
Combined goal
City Land & Facilities R&P Present to the City Council alternative turf options (approximately 123,000 square feet) for
active recreation use at Upper Hesse Park.
Referred to Goal #23 in 2019.
Council direction needed to approve 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. Originally included in the FY 20-
21 CIP, this project was deferred by the City Council to a fiscal year
to be determined Staff will continue to investigate alternatives for
future consideration. Recommendation: Discontinue goal
pending Council direction.
City Land & Facilities R&P
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
Project was not selected for FY 20-21 CIP. It has been put on hold
and will be re-evaluated next year. Recommendation: Discontinue
goal pending Council direction.
Quality of Life R&P Prepare appropriate code amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units for the Planning
Commission's review and the City Council's for consideration
The Planning Commission began reviewing draft language at its July
14 meeting and forwarded its recommendation to the City Council.
The City Council considered code amendments recommended by
the Planning Commission on September 1 and 15; and will consider
Planning Commission further recommendations to select code
language on November 17. First reading for Ordinance No. 640 was
introduced on December 15 and the second reading on January 19,
2021. The ordinance went into effect on February 18, 2021.
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Appendix A
City Council Goals
Task Tracking Worksheet
Goal Category Department Task Description Status Update
Quality of Life CCD
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)
Not recommended as a goal for 2020 because this is part of daily
operations. On October 26, Staff filed an appeal of the 6th cycle
RHNA. Appeal hearing occured on January 13, 2021, and the City's
appeal was denied. are set to begin in January 2021. Staff presented
the City Council with housing legislation in August 2020. The City
created a Legislation Corner homepage on the website to track
current legislation. Additionally, Staff is working with the three
other Peninsula cities to on-board a lobbyist.
Quality of Life CCD
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 2020. Referred to Goal #28 in 2019.
Quality of Life - Housing CCD Conduct a housing "brainstorming" public workshop to identify creative solutions.
Staff is developing a plan to host a virtual workshop/forum on
housing. Staff anticipates completing this goal as part of the 2021-
2029 Housing Element Update. Staff issued Housing Element Update
Request for Proposals (RFP) in October 2020 to procure professional
services and a service agreement will be considered at the March 2,
2021 CIty Council Meeting. At this meeting, the Council will also
consider establising a support committee. Deleted - This task has
to/will be done as part of the housing element update by ESA (CC
awarded contract on 3/2.
Quality of Life - Housing CCD
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.
City awarded $160k SB 2 Grant for preparation of mixed-use
housing overlay zone; Staff to prepare RFP for project consultant
selection
City awarded $160k SB 2 Grant for preparation of mixed-use
housing overlay zone. Staff to issue RFP in late February 2021. The
City also submitted an additional LEAP grant application for funding
the CEQA process in the amount of $150k. Deleted - This task has
to/will be done as part of the housing element update by ESA (CC
awarded contract on 3/2.
Quality of Life - Enviornmental Sustainability CCD Adopt new development standards related to Electronic Vehicle (EV) charging stations.
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; Staff is in the
process of preparing new code language to present to the City's
Planning Commission. Goal to be completed by May 2021. Deleted -
goal will be completed this FY.
Quality of Life - Enviornmental Sustainability CCD Amend the Municipal Code to develop a robust Green Building Program.
Referred to Goal #32b in 2019; Staff continues to assess existing
Green Building Program to determine whether the Municipal Code
needs updating. Staff will be preparing a memorandum regarding
findings.
Goal to be completed by June 2021. Deleted - This task has to/will
be done as part of the housing element update by ESA (CC awarded
contract on 3/2.
Quality of Life - Enviornmental Sustainability CCD Amend the ERAP to include appropriate adaptation strategies and bring to City Council for
consideration
Referred to Goal #32 in 2019; Staff analyzed and selected a list of
potential strategies and provided them to the SBCCOG on July 10.
Goal to be completed by May 2021.Deleted - This task has to/will be
done as part of the housing element update by ESA (CC awarded
contract on 3/2.
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Appendix A
City Council Goals
Task Tracking Worksheet
Goal Category Department Task Description Status Update
Quality of Life - Enviornmental Sustainability CCD Partner with SBCCOG to Host an Energy Efficiency Fair
Referred to Goal #32b in 2019; Staff is reviewing options to host
virtual energy efficiency fair.
Do not carry over goal. Similar goal can be included in future years
when SBCCOG resumes in person events. Deleted - This task has
to/will be done as part of the housing element update by ESA (CC
awarded contract on 3/2.
Quality of Life - Enviornmental Sustainability CCD
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.
Referred to Goal #32c in 2019; Progress is limited based on limited
staffing, but a summer intern is assisting in identifying potential
code amendments. Do not carry over. Installation of renewable
energy system is covered by the building code and generally do not
pose zoning conflicts. Staff is preparing a memo memorializing
findings. Deleted - This task has to/will be done as part of the
housing element update by ESA (CC awarded contract on 3/2.
Quality of Life - Western Avenue Admin Establish a "brand" for the Western Avenue Commercial Corridor
City Staff is in the early stages of developing a brand program for
Western Avenue that will bring together the traffic flow,
beautification, and economic redevelopment projects. Staff is
collecting information on potential marketing consultants.
Combined this goal with goal No. # 53. This goal supports
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach CCD Provide and encourage e-filing of planning applications
Staff established "virtual counter hours" to assist the public that is
framing the e-filing program.
Complete. Staff established “virtual counter hours” to assist the
public in electronic project submittals. Currently all applications are
being accepted electronically.
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach Admin Conduct a Citizen Satisfaction survey.
Referred to Goal #41 in 2019. Staff presented draft survey
questions and a distribution plan to the City Council on November 4,
2020, which were finalized on November 17, 2020. The survey was
distributed online and via mail in December 2020/January 2021 and
results were presented to the City Council on February 16, 2021.
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach Admin Create a Citizen Environmental Committee.Not recommended or necessary; Quarterly Public Forums for the
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve already provide this function
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach Admin 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
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach CCD Update the City’s Public Notice template Staff collected examples of notices from other jurisdictions - Alegria
and Dyda recommended to remove
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Appendix A
City Council Goals
Task Tracking Worksheet
Goal Category Department Task Description Status Update
Government Efficiency, Transparency and
Accountability FIN
Assess City Fees and Taxes, including the 2019 Cost of Services Study to identify, among other
things, opportunities to lower fees and taxes for consideration by the FAC and City Council.
(Merged with Goal #74)
Referred to Goal #38 in 2019. Study was finalized and staff reviewed
the results with FAC; at the 3/12 FAC meeting, staff reviewed in
greater detail selected fees and adjustment recommendations to
FAC. FAC requested additional research at the March 12 meeting.
Another meeting occurred on Sept. 17 to review the Cost Fee Study
with FAC. This item was also by the FAC in October 2020. FAC
approved two of the three recommendations from staff at the
September meeting. FAC approved 100% cost recovery for the
Community Development, except for View Restoration, and Public
Works fees. FAC also formed a subcommittee and met with the
Recreation and Parks Department to further understand the fees of
operation of the department. The subcommittee is to present
options/findings at a future FAC meeting. The 2019 Cost of Services
Study is tenatively schedule for the March 2nd City Council meeting.
The 2019 Cost of Services Study was recieved by the City Council on
March 2. The City Council provided Staff with direction to prepare a
proposed fees for consideration at a duly noticed meeting April 20,
2021. This goal is expected to be completed by June 30, 21 and is
not recommended to continue into FY 21-22.
Government Efficiency, Transparency and
Accountability FIN Prepare a Pension Policy that provides a financial plan to address the City's outstanding Pension
Liability and CalPERS' continuous change in valuation methodology.
Referred to Goal #40 in 2019. Staff have been doing research and
working with GovInvest to consider all options for the Pension
Policy. However, due to the current fiscal climate, Staff waited for
the latest annual Actuarial Valuation Report (AVR) and investment
return from CalPERS to reassess the City's pension liability. The AVR
and investment return was released by CalPERS this summer. FAC
supported staff recommendations on a possible Pension guidelines
at the September meeting. FAC reviewed and provided feedback to
the draft Pension Guideline on October 29. Staff presented the draft
guideline to the City Council on January 19 and the guideline was
updated and approved by the City Council on February 2.
Government Efficiency, Transparency and
Accountability Admin Implement new Internet or app-based application to enable residents to reach city services
more quickly.
The mobile app vendor has been identified and funds budgeted for
FY 20/21. The implementation project started in July 2020. The
project team is currently finishing the initial core functionality
configuration and graphics used in the app. The mobile app called
"MyRPV" is now available on Apple and Andriod devices and it
offers a convinient way of submitting service requests and to access
relevant City information, from City Council meeting agendas and
videos, to information on how to get in touch with City
departments, visiting parks, trails, and more.
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City Council Goals
Task Tracking Worksheet
Goal Category Department Task Description Status Update
Government Efficiency, Transparency and
Accountability Admin
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.
eTrakit portal has now 12 permits types and all Business License
types configured and ready to be tested internally. During testing,
some major programming issues were discovered. The IT
Department is currently working with the vendor on updating all the
TrakIt servers operating system and the TrakIt software version to a
newer release. All compatibility and integration issues are now
resolved and the eTrakit portal is currently open for selected
contractors, businesses and residents to conduct limited public
testing. This phase is expected to be completed in March 2021.
Government Efficiency, Transparency and
Accountability PW Require a project sign be installed for all City construction project describing, among other
things, the project and citing contact information.
A conceptual design was provided to Staff by Councilman Dyda. A
sign template has been developed and the first deployment was for
the Hawthorne Median Beautification Project.
Government Efficiency, Transparency and
Accountability - Intergovernmental Relations Admin Pursue annexation of the Eastview area into PVPUSD for voting
On March 4, 2020, the City Council received and filed a report form
the City Attorney’s Office regarding protocols for the possible
Eastview community detachment from Los Angeles Unified School
District (LAUSD) and attachment of this community to the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD). The Council
directed no further action to be taken on this matter.
Government Efficiency, Transparency and
Accountability Admin Lobby the California Public Utilities Commission to modify the requirements for Rule 20A
undergrounding funds to include high fire risk areas.
October 2019, the City brought a resolution to the League of
California Cities Annual Conference calling on the CPUC to expand
the Rule 20 program to include wildfire mitigation as an eligible
project. The resolution won the support of fire-prone cities across
the state and was referred to two of the League’s policy committees
so language revisions could be reconciled. Ultimately, the League’s
Board of Directors adopted our proposal as an official League policy.
The League is now advocating for this change to the CPUC, which is
in the process of revising the Rule 20 program, and wildfire
prevention criteria was included among proposed changes from
CPUC staff. In April 2020, the City advocated for including wildfire
prevention criteria in comments on the CPUC staff proposal. On July
21, 2020, the City Council supported legislation (SB 1312) that would
have implemented this change by requiring the CPUC to amend
Rule 20 to allow undergrounding in high fire threat areas for wildfire
mitigation, though the bill did not advance in the legislative session.
Following direction from the City Council, on September 16, 2020,
Staff sent a letter to SB 1312 author Senator Mike McGuire offering
the City's support for continued efforts to make this change. Staff
continues to monitor the CPUC's ongoing rulemaking process. Staff
is monitoring current legislation that supports undergrounding.
Moved from Government Efficiency & Transparency -
Intergovernmental Relations Goal No. 81 and to moved to
Infrastracture - Electric Utilities and combined with 6a as it
supports the effort of advancing undergrounding projects.
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