CC SR 20250318 01 - Housing Element Revision Clipper and UCLA
PUBLIC HEARING
Date: March 18, 2025
Subject:
Consideration to revise the City Council-adopted Housing Element to remove Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19
from the Housing Sites Inventory.
Recommendation:
(1) Review the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD)
formal review letter of the proposed draft revisions to the City Council-adopted 2021-2029
Housing Element to remove Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19 from the Housing Sites Inventory;
(2) If deemed acceptable, initiate the public hearing proceedings to consider adopting the
draft revised 2021-2029 Housing Element by removing Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19 and
amending the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map to effectuate those revisions;
and,
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025__- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17, A REQUEST FOR CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION TO
CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) COASTAL SPECIFIC
PLAN AND ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE 6th CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT.
1. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk
2. Declare Public Hearing Open: Mayor Bradley
3. Request for Staff Report: Mayor Bradley
4. Staff Report & Recommendation: Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development and
Jessica Bobbett, Senior Planner
5. Council Questions of Staff (factual and without bias):
6. Testimony from members of the public:
The normal time limit for each speaker is three (3) minutes. The Presiding Officer may grant additional time to a representative speaking
for an entire group. The Mayor also may adjust the time limit for individual speakers depending upon the number of speakers who
intend to speak.
7. Declare Hearing Closed/or Continue the Public Hearing to a later date: Mayor Bradley
8. Council Deliberation:
The Council may ask staff to address questions raised by the testimony, or to clarify matters. Staff and/or Council may also answer
questions posed by speakers during their testimony. The Council will then debate and/or make motions on the matter.
9. Council Action:
The Council may: vote on the item; offer amendments or substitute motions to decide the matter; reopen the hearing for additional
testimony; continue the matter to a later date for a decision.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 03/18/2025
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration to revise the City Council-adopted Housing Element to remove Site Nos.
16, 18, and 19 from the Housing Sites Inventory.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Review the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s
(HCD) formal review letter of the proposed draft revisions to the City Council-
adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element to remove Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19 from
the Housing Sites Inventory;
(2) If deemed acceptable, initiate the public hearing proceedings to consider
adopting the draft revised 2021-2029 Housing Element by removing Site Nos.
16, 18, and 19 and amending the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map
to effectuate those revisions; and,
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025__- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17, A
REQUEST FOR CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION TO CONSIDER
AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) COASTAL
SPECIFIC PLAN AND ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE 6th CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed draft revisions to the 2021-2029 Housing Element and
the implementing documents, such as the resolutions and ordinance s amending the
Housing Element, General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, and Zoning Code will be prepared
in-house by City Staff. The revision to the Zoning Map would be prepared by the GIS
mapping consultant as part of their existing contract. These measures would be covered
in the Community Development Department’s Planning Division Professional Services
budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. VR
Amount Budgeted: $325,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 101-400-4120-5101
(General Fund – CDD- Planning Prof/Tech) VR
ORIGINATED BY: Brandy Forbes, AICP, Director of Community Development
REVIEWED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager
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APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A.Draft Resolution No. 2025-__(page A-1)
B.Draft revised 2021-2029 Housing Element
C.Letter to HCD requesting formal review dated November 26, 2024
D.Letter from HCD dated January 23, 2025
E.Public Correspondence
BACKGROUND:
On April 16, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-16 approving a General
Plan Amendment for the City’s Revised Final 2021-2029 Housing Element, a General
Plan Amendment for the Land Use Element and Land Use Map, and a Local Coastal Plan
(Coastal Specific Plan) Amendment to effectuate the 2021 -2029 Housing Element. The
City Council also adopted Resolution No. 2024-17 to forward to the California Coastal
Commission the amendments to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) Coastal Specific Plan
and zoning map related to the 6th Cycle Housing Element actions in the Coastal Zone,
consistent with State Housing Law.
Additionally, in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes, on April 16, 2024, the City Council unanimously adopted
Urgency Ordinance No. 678U approving zoning amendments inclusive of Zoning Map
amendments and development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), to immediately effectuate the Housing
Element, including rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing
Needs Allocation (RHNA) by adopting the implementation actions to effectuate the City’s
Revised Final 2021-2029 Housing Element.
The City Council also initiated code amendment proceedings related to amendments to
Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts), Chapter 17.96 (Definitions), Chapter 17.76
(Miscellaneous Permits and Standards, Chapter 17.10 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Standards) and other code sections as
applicable of Title 17 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) to adopt the
zoning and code amendments that were adopted in Urgency Ordinance No. 678U by
regular ordinance.
On June 4, 2024, City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 680U which amended
Title 17 (Zoning) to effectuate the Revised Final 2021 -2029 Housing Element,
incorporating non-substantive revisions that were recommended by HCD. The City
Council also introduced Ordinance No. 681, which amended Title 17 (Zoning) of the
RPVMC to effectuate the Revised Final 2021-2029 Housing Element by regular
ordinance.
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On June 18, 2024, as part of the second reading of Ordinance No. 681, at the request of
then-Mayor Pro Tem Alegria and then-Councilmember Bradley (now Mayor Bradley), the
City Council directed City Staff to come back at a future meeting date with an evaluation
of properties that could be removed from the Housing Sites Inventory while still remaining
in compliance with State Housing Laws. The City Council directed City Staff to assess the
0 Clipper Drive property (Site No. 16 of the Housing Sites Inventory), but not exclusively
that site. This directive was in response to a statement made by HC D’s Analyst, Fidel
Herrera that the City exceeded its RHNA.
On September 3, 2024, City Council gave direction to City Staff to work with HCD to
prepare removing Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19 from the Housing Sites Inventory of the
Housing Element. The reason these sites were selected for possible removal is due to
the minimal number of units they would produce, the types of units would be market rate
and not serve lower income housing, and that with the removal of these, the City would
still meet the RHNA requirements.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council’s direction included authorization for City Staff to submit the proposed
draft revisions to the Housing Site Inventory to HCD through the formal review process to
determine if the draft, as revised, would be in compliance with State Housing Laws. On
August 29, 2024, City Staff confirmed with HCD Staff what the process would be for the
City to consider removing any of the sites from the Housing Sites Inventory of the Housing
Element. As was presented to the City Council at the September 3rd meeting, and as
confirmed by HCD, the process was as follows:
• Prepare a draft (not adopted) proposing to remove the site(s) as directed by City
Council
• Submit draft for review by HCD through the formal review process to determine if
it complies with State Housing Laws
• If HCD determines the draft to be in compliance, prepare necessary documents
(environmental, resolutions, zoning amendments, etc.)
• Hold appropriately noticed public hearing at Planning Commission for
recommendation
• Hold appropriately noticed public hearing at City Council for introduction of
ordinances
• City Council adopt resolutions and ordinances to effectuate revisions to the
Housing Element
HCD Staff confirmed that the City would need to follow this process so as not to jeopardize
the certification status of the City’s adopted Housing Element.
City Staff reviewed the full Housing Element to make the necessary draft revisions that
reflect City Council’s direction. As required by State Housing Element Law, the Housing
Element was posted on the City’s website and made available to interested parties 7 days
before it was submitted to HCD. The draft revised Housing Element (Attachment B) was
submitted for formal review by HCD on November 26, 2024.
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On January 23, 2025, the Community Development Department received a letter from
HCD (Attachment D) confirming that the City’s draft revisions to the 2021-2029 Housing
Element (including the removal of Site Nos. 16, 18, 19 from the Housing Site Inventory)
will continue to comply with State Housing Element Law once the amendments have been
adopted, submitted and reviewed by HCD.
The City Council is now being asked to review HCD’s formal review letter of the proposed
draft revisions to the City Council-adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element to remove Site
Nos. 16, 18, and 19 from the Housing Sites Inventory. If deemed acceptable, direct staff
to initiate the public hearing proceedings to consider removing Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19
from the Housing Site Inventory and amending the General Plan, Zoning Code, and
Zoning Map to effectuate those revisions at a future duly noticed public hearing.
Due to the recommendation to adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-17 this
item is being considered as a public hearing, and applicable noticing has been completed.
Next Steps
If the City Council initiates proceedings to adopt the draft revised 2021 -2029 Housing
Element and amendments to effectuate document revisions, City Staff anticipates
presenting the draft revised 2021-2029 Housing Element to the Planning Commission on
April 22, 2025, and subsequently the City Council on June 3, 2025. City Staff will also
forward the adopted resolution to the California Coastal Commission once the resolution
has been approved.
Environmental Review
These proposed amendments to the Housing Element would not trigger any of the
circumstances in Public Resources Code, section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines, section
15162 that would require subsequent environmental review, as these amendments would
result in less impacts to the environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Preliminary Application
On November 22, 2024, a SB330 Preliminary Application was submitted for the property
commonly referred to as 0 Clipper Road (APN: 7573 -006-024). Pursuant to Government
Code Section 65941.1(d)(1) within 180 calendar days after submitting a preliminary
application, no later than May 21, 2025, the applicant shall submit an application for a
development project that includes all of the information required to process the
development application consistent with the RPVMC and Government Code Sections
65940, 65941, and 65941.5. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in the expiration of
the Preliminary Application.
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Public Correspondence
On February 20, 2025, a public notice was issued and published in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula News providing notification of the City Council’s review and consideration of
the subject item. Staff received three public comments (Attachment E), in support of
removing Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19 from the Housing Sites Inventory and expressing
concerns specifically regarding 0 Clipper Road and attaching prior correspondence for
City Council review.
Public comments submitted after publishing this staff report will be provided to the City
Council as late correspondence at the March 18 meeting.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is being asked to consider initiating proceedings to adopt the draft
revised 2021-2029 Housing Element to remove Sites No. 16, 18, and 19 and to amend
the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map to effectuate those revisions; and to
adopt the attached resolution to rescind Resolution No, 2024-17 by requesting the
California Coastal Commission to consider amending the City’s LCP related to the 6th
Cycle Housing Element
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff’s recommendations, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Take no action and proceed to receive and file this report. The current 2021 -2029
Housing Element adopted on April 16, 2024, would remain in effect.
2. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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Resolution No. 2025-__
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17, A REQUEST
FOR CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION TO
CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL
COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) COASTAL SPECIFIC
PLAN AND ZONING MAP RELATED TO THE 6th
CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT.
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission has certified the Local Coastal
Plan (LCP) of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2024, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2024-17, forwarding to the Coastal Commission the
amendments to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) Coastal Specific Plan and Zoning
Map related to the 6th Cycle Housing Element actions in the coastal zone, consistent
with state law; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Resolution No. 2024 -17, new information and
considerations have emerged that necessitated a re-evaluation of the amendments
proposed in the aforementioned resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes and its residents to rescind Resolution No. 2024-17 and
retract the request to the California Coastal Commission to consider a proposed
revised draft to the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element that would remove , from the
City’s Coastal Zone, Site No. 16 of the Housing sites Inventory, where such proposed
revisions would render amendments to the Local Coastal Program and associated
planning and zoning documents unnecessary; and
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code Section 30514 provides that any proposed
amendments to a certified local coastal program shall be submitted to, and processed
by, the California Coastal Commission in accordance with the applicable procedures
and time limits specified in Sections 30512 and 30513; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ensure compliance with all applicable
state laws and regulations while also considering the community's input and interests;
and
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission has not yet considered the
amendments to the LCP forwarded via Resolution No. 2024 -17;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the above recitals are true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2024-17, adopted on April 16, 2024, is hereby
rescinded in its entirety. The City Council hereby retracts its request for the California
Coastal Commission to consider certification of the LCP Coastal Specific Plan
amendments and related Zoning Map, in order for the City Council to consider
removing Site No. 16 from the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element and adopting such
implementation measures that would leave the LCP Coastal Specific Plan and Zoning
for Site No. 16 designated as it was as of April 15, 2024.
SECTION 3. If within six months of the adoption of this resolution the City
Council does not remove Site No. 16 from the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element or
does not implement such revision reverting the LCP Coastal Specific Plan and Zoning
for Site No. 16 as it was as of April 15, 2024, the City Council will consider reinitiating
the actions of Resolution No. 2024-17 at a duly noticed public hearing.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby submits this adopted resolution to the
California Coastal Commission so they may remove from consideration the
amendments to the LCP forwarded through Resolution 2024 -17.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 2025- , was duly adopted by the City Council of said
City at a regular meeting thereof held on March 18, 2025.
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__________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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