CC SR 20250318 C - General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 03/18/2025
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration to submit the 2024 Annual General Plan Progress Report on implementing
the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan to the appropriate state agencies.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Authorize Staff to forward the City’s 2024 Annual General Plan Progress Report
on the status of the implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
during the 2024 calendar year to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
(OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD).
FISCAL IMPACT: Filing the City’s Annual General Plan Progress Report will not have
a fiscal impact. However, costs associated with the implementation of certain projects
supported by the goals and policies of the General Plan are addressed on a project -by-
project basis when considered by the City Council.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Jeffrey Kim, Associate Planner
REVIEWED BY: Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. 2024 Annual General Plan Progress Report on the Implementation of the Rancho
Palos Verdes General Plan (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The City’s General Plan has functioned and continues to function as a set of guidelines
geared toward future development within the City limits and beyond while ensuring that
the health, safety, and overall welfare of the general public and community will continue
to be preserved.
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Many of the Goals and Policies stated within the City’s General Plan are implemented
in conjunction with the City’s Municipal Code. To assess the progress of implementing
the General Plan, §65400 of the California State Government Code requires a legislative
body to prepare a General Plan Annual Progress Report on the status of the General
Plan and progress toward implementing its Goals and Policies.
The City’s 2024 Annual General Plan Progress Report on the Implementation of the
Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan (“Report”) (Attachment A) delineates the seven State-
mandated elements of the City’s General Plan and lists recent developments, progress,
and actions implemented by the City between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
Each achievement or action is followed by a reference to the appropriate General Plan
Goal and/or Policy that is applied by the action. Staff are of the opinion that the Goals and
Policies of the City’s General Plan continue to be implemented by actions taken by the
City while balancing community needs, property rights, and the health, safety, and welfare
of the general public and overall community.
The Report is being presented to the City Council for review and consideration. Upon
acceptance by the City Council, the Report will be delivered to OPR as well as to HCD by
this year’s updated submittal deadline of May 15, 2025 extended as a result of wildfire
relief to impacted communities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Review
On February 25, 2025, Staff presented the Report to the Planning Commission’s review.
As part of the Planning Commission’s review of the Report, Staff provided a brief update
on proposed revisions to the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element that are to be considered
by the City Council on March 18, 2025. The Planning Commission also provided feedback
on the Report noting the importance of providing emphasis on the City’s efforts to mitigate
land movement during the 2024 calendar year. Staff has incorporated the Planning
Commission’s feedback into the Report being presented to the City Council for
consideration. The information presented to the Planning Commission is included in the
February 25, 2025 staff report and a recording of the meeting can be viewed on the City’s
website.
CONCLUSION:
Staff therefore recommends the City Council authorize Staff to forward the City’s 2024
Annual General Plan Progress Report on the status of the implementation of the Rancho
Palos Verdes General Plan to OPR and HCD.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff’s recommendation, the following alternative is available for the City
Council’s consideration:
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1. Identify additional information to be included in the 2024 Annual General Plan
Progress Report prior to consideration by the City Council at a future meeting to
be held in advance of the May 15, 2025 deadline .
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the General Plan Annual Progress Report (hereafter, Report) is to
comply with the requirements of §65400 of the California State Government Code,
which requires that an annual report on the status of the City’s General Plan be
submitted to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research , and the
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Report must
provide information regarding the City’s progress on the implementation of the Goals
and Policies of the City’s General Plan.
The General Plan is a comprehensive planning document intended to guide physical
development throughout the City. State law requires that each adopted General Plan
address a minimum of seven issues (i.e., “elements”). Each element covers a certain
aspect of the City’s growth and development and must be consistent with the other
elements. The seven mandatory elements include Land Use, Circulation, Housing,
Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety (including Seismic Safety). Additional
optional elements may be included, as deemed appropriate by each city, depending
on the characteristics or unique environment of the jurisdiction. As part of the 2018
General Plan update, the City included a Fiscal Element, Social Services Element, and
a Visual Resources Element as optional elements. While the updated General Plan
introduced some new Goals and Policies, many of them remain consistent with those
originally adopted in the 1975 General Plan, which has guided the City since its
founding.
This Report provides a list of actions taken by the City to implement the Goals and
Policies of the City’s General Plan, as they relate to the seven required General Plan
Elements, between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, followed by a reference
to the appropriate Goal and/or Policy that is implemented by the action.
STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN
On September 18, 2018, the City Council adopted the updated 2018 General Plan. The
2018 General Plan maintains the majority of the original 1975 Goals and Policies and
was primarily updated to represent the current economic and demographic data as well
as current development patterns in the City. The 2018 General Plan also includes City
Council-approved land use decisions over the years, and incorporates Planning
Commission-directed edits, as well as text changes to address statutory requirements.
Many of the elements were retitled to be consistent with element titles required by the
State. In summary, the update can be characterized more as a facelift than a rewrite of
the 1975 General Plan. A copy of the document is available on the City’s website by
visiting the following link, http://www.rpvca.gov/356/General-Plan-Update.
The City continues to implement the Goals and Policies that were central to the City’s
incorporation with decisions that balance community needs, property rights, and the
health and welfare of the general public. Notably, in the 2024 calendar year, the City
focused heavily on addressing the challenges presented by the acceleration of land
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movement in the City’s Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide area via the projects and
programs highlighted in this report.
The City Council, Planning Commission, advisory committees, and staff continue to
adhere to a vision and quality of life for the City that promotes a well -informed and
educated public with regard to City issues, problems, and services; a friendly responsive
and competent City government; a safe community in which to live and work; a
community with a sound economic base; a sound financial base to support and maintain
vital City services; reductions to long-term public infrastructure costs within the City;
and, a well maintained, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing community.
ACTIONS TAKEN BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024, TO
IMPLEMENT THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN
The following information is intended to specify and highlight each of the mandatory
elements in the City’s updated General Plan, with a brief definition and the actions
taken to implement its goals and policies. The applicable goal and/or policy number,
as well as page number where each goal and/or policy can be found in the 2018
General Plan follows each action.
Within this reporting period, the following actions occurred:
I. Circulation Element
The primary role of the Circulation Element is to plan the transportation
system needed to serve proposed development as defined in the Land
Use Element. The Circulation Element also has a role in planning for the
future with regard to the provision of infrastructure that services the City.
The circulation system affects growth patterns, the environment, and the
quality of life of the City’s residents and workers. The system ranges from
sidewalks to roadways to trails, all providing for the safe, efficient, and
sometimes recreational movement of people through the City. The
location and nature of circulation system components derives from—and
in turn, affects—physical settlement patterns, air quality, plant and animal
habitats, noise, energy use, safety, vis ual appearance, social interaction,
and economic activity within the community.
Continued providing traffic flagger and crossing guard services for certain
schools. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-5.
The seven-member Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC)
continued to meet on a regular basis to discuss infrastructure projects and
needs throughout the City. Circulation Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 2, pg. C-5.
Continued the design and peer review of the Abalone Cove sewer system
pipe replacement and force main system repair projects in the community
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of Portuguese Bend. Circulation Element, Goal No. 4, pg. C -5, and Policy
Nos. 45-49, pg. C -8.
Continued the maintenance of Palos Verdes Drive South through the
Ancient Altamira – Great Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex to repair
damage caused by the accelerated movement of the landslide complex.
Circulation Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 5, pg. C-5, and Policy Nos. 30-31.
Allocated Special Revenue Funds and Capital Infrastructure Program Fund
for public right-of-way improvements, including street slurry seal and street
sidewalk repair throughout the City. Circulation Element, Goal Nos. 2 & 5, pg.
C-5.
Continued maintaining traffic signs and signal equipment citywide. Circulation
Element, Goal No. 2, and Policy No. 3, pg. C-5.
Commenced implementation of Ordinance No. 658, repealing and replacing
Chapter 8.20 (Solid Waste Collection and Disposal) of the Municipal Code,
which placed requirements on multiple entities, including the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes, residential households, commercial businesses, commercial
edible food generators, haulers, facility operators, self-haulers, food
recovery organizations, and food recovery services to support the
achievement of statewide organic waste disposal reduction targets in
compliance with Senate Bill No. 1383. Circulation Element, Goal No. 1,
Policy No. 42, pg. C-7.
Continued the deployment of the City’s speed radar trailer at various locations
citywide to advise the motoring public of posted speed limits. Circulation
Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-5.
The Traffic Safety Committee continued to meet to review traffic -related
projects, concerns, and activities. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2 & 5, pg. C-
5, and Policy No. 19, C-6.
The Traffic Safety Committee adopted a “Framework” for processing traffic
requests developed by TSC’s Framework Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Circulation
Element, Goal Nos. 2 & 5, pg. C-5, and Policy No. 19, C-6.
Adopted Ordinance No. 689 establishing a Citywide E-Bike Ordinance that
clarifies existing prohibitions of e-bike operations in parks, trails, and
recreational spaces and regulates their operation on streets and sidewalks.
Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, Policy Nos. 8, 12, 19, 20, pg. C-5.
Continued to repair and maintain pedestrian and multiuse trails (facilitating
pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists, or a combination of these user
groups) throughout the City. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-5, and
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Policy Nos. 11, 16, 22, 25-27, pg. C-6 & 7.
Completed the planning phase and started the design phase of the Western
Avenue congestion mitigation project. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2,
Policy No. 3, pg. C-5.
Completed repairs of the Burma Road Trailhead Fence and Gate. The gate
was damaged and became inoperable. Completed installation of an entry
gate at the Rattlesnake Trailhead. Both gates help control after-hours
access. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-5, and Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1. Pg. COS-3.
Implemented traffic circles as traffic calming measures on Avenida Classica
between Crest Road and Los Verdes Drive. Circulation Element, Goal No.
2, Policy Nos. 1-3, pg. C-5.
Continued design work on the Western Avenue Beautification Project with
collaboration with Caltrans and the City of Los Angeles. Circulation Element,
Goal Nos. 1 and 2, Policy Nos. 1-3, 5, 10, pg. C-5.
Completed traffic studies at various locations throughout the City including,
but not limited to, the following studies: Palos Verdes Drive East and
Ganado Drive – Crest Road to Palos Verdes Drive South Traffic Safety
Study, Palos Verdes Drive East - Miraleste Traffic Calming Study,
Hawthorne-Shorewood-Woodbrook Traffic Calming Study, Abbotswood and
Eddinghill Drive Traffic Calming Studies. Circulation Element, Goal Nos. 2
& 3, pg. C-5, Policy Nos. 19-20, pg. C-6.
Explored the potential use of General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) systems
with the Emergency Preparedness Committee to provide an affordable and
easy-to-use communication tool for residents in an emergency situation with
limited telecommunications services. Circulation Element, Policy No. 50
Continued to utilize the Everbridge alert system (also known as Alert South
Bay) to notify residents via text message of local emergencies within the
vicinity. Everbridge was used twice during the recent landslide emergencies
in Summer 2024. Circulation Element, Policy No. 50
Continued to update the Trails Network Plan that will provide trail
descriptions with graphics and detailed maps that illustrate trail routes and
uses in a clear and concise manner based on existing legal trails,
community input, and feasible trails. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-
5, and Policy Nos. 6, 13, 22, 24, 25, 27, pg. C-5-7, and Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3.
Continued efforts to manage access to the Portuguese Bend and Filiorum
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Reserves through the Del Cerro area through implementation of the
ParkMobile Parking System, and parking enforcement personnel.
Circulation Element Goal No. 2, pg. C-5, Policy No. 16 & 19, pg. C-5 & 6.
II. Conservation and Open Space Element
The State of California requires both a Conservation Element and an Open
Space Element to be included in every local government General Plan.
These two elements are combined, as many of the City’s Goals and
Policies for these two elements overlap.
Open space is one of the prominent features that defines the character of
Rancho Palos Verdes: it plays a large role in the City’s residents’ quality
of life and is a major draw to visitors. Conserving open space provides
opportunities for public outdoor recreation, viewshed protection, and
conservation of natural and biological resources, which in turn provides
a healthy ecosystem for vegetation and wildlife, flood and erosion control,
protection of the public health and safety, buffering between incompatible
land uses, and the enhancement of roads and public spaces.
Continued to provide bicycle and other non-motorized wheel vehicles usage
at designated City parks. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No.
1, pg. COS-3, Policy Nos.16, 22-23, pg. COS-5, and Land Use Element,
Policy No. 30, pg. L-9.
Continued various recycling and waste reduction initiatives such as weekly
residential green waste and mixed recycling collection programs; collection
of Christmas trees, used oil and oil filters, electronic waste, bulky waste items,
batteries, and paper shredding events. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 2, COS-3, Policy Nos. 12, 24, 25, & 37 pg. COS-6.
Continued requiring construction and demolition recycling as part of eligible
City/public projects. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, 3,
pg. COS-3, Policy Nos. 2 & 37, pg. COS-5, COS-6.
Continued the bi-annual citywide free brush-clearing event. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Policy No. 25, pg. COS-5.
Continued the trimming or removal of view-impairing trees at various
locations to protect views from surrounding viewing areas. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Land Use Element,
Policy Nos. 7-9, pg. L-8.
Discussed with Wayfarers Chapel to consider the feasibility of relocating its
facility to the Ken Dyda Civic Center site as an alternative location. The
Chapel was significantly damaged by landslide movement in Summer 2024
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and has since been dismantled and stored off site to preserve the remaining
historic structure. The City will continue these discussions. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 28.
Applied for a $42 million Hazard Mitigation Grant through FEMA to
implement a Voluntary Buyout Program for select properties affected by the
Ancient Altamira-Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide and convert them into
open space as part of the Preserve. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Policy Nos. 39 & 40
Continued offering exhibits, including ones focused on Gray Whales, birds,
navigation, and migration, to the public as part of a Phase II exhibit process
at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center funded by the Los Serenos de Point
Vicente docents. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 2, pg.
COS-3, and Policy No. 38, pg. COS-6, and Land Use Element, Goal No. 6,
pg. L-7.
Held multiple public forums and meetings regarding Preserve and Open
Space management concerns. Conservation and Open Space Element
Policy No. 16, 21 & 22, pg. COS-5.
Conducted outreach to the United States Coast Guard and both State and
Federal legislators regarding potential acquisition or use agreements for
historic Coast Guard properties in the City, including the Point Vicente
Lighthouse and the Civic Center-adjacent Battery Barnes Bunker.
Conservation and Open Space Element. Goal No. 2, pg. COS -3, and Policy
No. 32, pg. COS-6.
Continued implementing the City’s interim Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat
Protection Ordinance. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1,
pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 22-23, pg. COS-5.
Completed construction of the Ladera Linda Community Park Project and
opened facility to the Public. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy
No. 35-36 & 42, pg. COS-6, and Land Use Element, Goal No. 6.
Continued to maintain improvements within Eastview Park, including
enhancement of amenities, trail and access improvements. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Policy No. 35 -36, pg. COS-6, and Circulation
Element, Policy No. 16, pg. C-6.
Continued to maintain the Water Conservation Page on the City website to
promote ways to lower water consumption due to the California drought.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 10 & 14 -15, pg. COS-4 &
5, and Land Use Element, Policy No. 6, pg. L-8.
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Coordinated with other Peninsula Watershed Management Agencies to
continue the implementation of the Water Management Program (WMP)
and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) to measure
pollutant levels in storm water and urban runoff. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 3, pg. COS-3.
Partnered with the Los Angeles County’s Environmental Defenders to bring
virtual environmental education assemblies to Palos Verdes Peninsula
Unified School District and Los Angeles Unified School District elementary
schools. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 25, pg. COS-
5.
Coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Wildlife
Conservation Board and Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Land
Conservancy) to remove private property encroachments from the newly
acquired 96-acre Wildlife Corridor property in lower Filiorum, which has
been enrolled into the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The City was awarded
$12.6 Million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and $4.8 Million from
the Wildlife Conservation Board. Additionally, the City and Land
Conservancy each contributed $1.3 Million and the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District contributed $1 Million for this
momentous purchase. In order to close out the Wildlife Conservation Board
and USFWS acquisition grants, the City must remove the private property
encroachments by September 2025. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 16, pg. COS-5.
Partnered with the Marine Protected Area Collaborative on the management
and protection of the two Marine Protected Areas located off the City’s
coast, including the Point Vicente Marine Protected Area and the Abalone
Cove Marine Protected Area. Conservation and Open Space Element Goal
No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 7, pg. COS 7.
Continued identifying updates to the Public Use Master Plan (PUMP) to
reflect the Council-adopted Natural Community Conservation Plan and
Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP) for consideration by the City
Council at a future meeting. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal
No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No.16, 22-23, pg. COS-5, and Land Use Element,
Policy No. 30, pg. L-9.
Continued to implement the Rancho Palos Verdes NCCP/HCP along with
the City’s management partners, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Open Space Element,
Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No.16, 22-23, pg. COS-5, and Land Use
Element, Policy No. 30, pg. L-9.
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Planned and installed a new exhibit called Cetaceans Off Point Vicente at
the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal No. 2, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 38, pg. COS-6, and Land
Use Element, Goal No. 6, pg. L-7.
Continued to implement the Management Agreement with the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy to restore habitat within, operate, and
maintain the City’s Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy Nos. 16, 21-23, and 25,
pg. COS-5 & 6.
Continued promoting various composting workshop events and providing
rebates on the purchase of compost bins. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 25, pg. COS-5.
Continued to work on implementing the City Council-adopted Preserve
Trails Plan and implementing the Public Use Master Plan for the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No.
1, pg. COS-3, and Policy Nos. 16, 22-23, 27 & 35-38, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Continued to coordinate with the Los Serenos De Point Vicente docent
organization on a variety of public recreational and educational
opportunities, including public hikes and tours, the Docent 4th and 5th Grade
Programs, the Junior Docent Program, Whale of a World Program, and the
Docent Open House. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No s.
24-25, 35-37, pg. COS- 5 & 6.
Co-sponsored various nature walks and hikes conducted by the Los
Serenos de Point Vicente Docents and the Palos Ver des Peninsula Land
Conservancy at various locations throughout the City and conducted
Preserve open space related public information events by Open Space
Management staff. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy Nos. 24-
25,& 37, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Sponsored and co-sponsored a number of virtual and in-person special
events and programs including holiday tree lighting, snow play and roller rink
event and associated holiday offerings including a menorah lighting, as well
as an egg hunt, Whale of a Day, Kids to Parks Day, Meet the Goats,
Shakespeare by the Sea, Trunk or Treat, Movies and Concerts in the Park,
Puppy Love Party, Halloween Dog Parade, Veterans Day Breakfast,
Breakfast With Santa, the second annual RPV’s Run for Myles nonprofit
5k/10k run and walk, and a Fourth of July Celebration with an expanded
drone show. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy Nos. 35-37, pg.
COS-6.
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Continued to offer programs and events through the REACH program that
serve the social and recreational needs of youth and adults with a wide
range of developmental disabilities Conservation and Open Space Element,
Policy Nos. 24,25, & 37, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Planned and executed cultural festivities celebrating the sister city
partnership between Rancho Palos Verdes and Sakura City, Japan ,
including approving a delegation to visit Sakura City in March 2025 for their
20th anniversary. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No s. 35-
37, pg. COS-6.
Continued to implement a Recreation and Parks Park Ranger program for
monitoring, managing, and enforcing the management of the City’s Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal
Nos. 1 & 3, pg. COS-3, and Policy Nos. 24-27, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Park Rangers coordinated 15 projects with local Scouting organizations to
help local youth achieve Eagle Scout status. Projects included trail
maintenance projects and fencing installation projects. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS -3, and Policy No. 25 pg. COS-
5 & 6.
Continued to provide services through the new Open Space and Trails
Division. Services include trails staff and Park Rangers to patrol City trails,
open space, beaches, and parks. The Open Space Division performed
extensive closing of trails and provided public information related to land
movement in the City to interpret and enforce open space regulations,
provide customer service, and conduct maintenance. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 3, pg. COS-3, Policy Nos. 24-26, pg.
COS-5 & 6.
Continued to maintain various improvements within the City’s Preserve and
trail areas to enhance user experience. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 3, pg. COS-3, and Policy Nos. 24-27, pg. COS-5 &
6, and Circulation Element, Policy No. 12, pg. C-5.
Maintained staffing levels and park hours at multiple City parks to provide a
higher level of customer service, improve responsiveness to park visitor s’
complaints/concerns, and better maintain the conditions and operations of
City parks. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No s. 35-37, pg.
COS-6.
Maintained a robust volunteer program for both residents and non -residents
to be involved in community and civic volunteer activities including a coastal
cleanup and multiple Eagle Scout projects . Conservation and Open Space
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Element, Policy No. 25, pg. COS-5.
Continued distribution of “Share the Trails” brochure for safe and
appropriate shared use of trails by hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, which
was created with the involvement of multiple agencies. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Circulation Element,
Goal No. 2, pg. C-5.
Continued distribution of the coastal access brochure, providing information
about parking, fishing access, appropriate coastal access points, and
marine protected areas. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No.
1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 24, pg. COS-5.
Continued to administer the Gifts for Parks Program, which provides a
means by which interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses
may contribute funds or merchandise for the enhancement of the City’s
Recreation facilities and programs. Conservation and Open Space Element,
Policy No. 40, pg. COS-6.
Continued to conduct view assessments for applicable development
applications to ensure the protection of views and conformance with City
decisions applicable to building and foliage height restrictions. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Land Use Element,
Policy Nos. 7-9, 15, pg. L-8.
Continued to implement the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance by
processing ten projects in 2024, totaling 56,520 sq. ft. of landscape area .
Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy Nos. 10 & 14-15, pg. COS-
4 & 5, and Land Use Element, Policy No. 6, pg. L -8.
Conducted annual review of public amenities for Trump National and the
Ocean Trails Reserve. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1,
pg.COS-34, Policy No. 8, pg.COS-4 and Policy No.35, and No.41, pg.COS-
6.
Conducted annual peafowl census to assess the current peafowl population
throughout the six City Council approved neighborhoods to determine
reinstatement of trapping and relocation services of peafowl. Conservation
and Open Space Elements, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 22, pg. COS-5.
Participated in tour of the AltaSea campus at the Port of Los Angeles with
other South Bay City representatives to receive updates on on-going efforts
to create a balanced and sustainable relationship between cities and nature.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 3, pg. COS-3, Policy No.
25, pg. COS-5.
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Created an expedited permitting system via Solar APP+, an automated
permitting online web portal, for the permitting of solar improvements for
qualified businesses or individuals that install code -compliant photovoltaic
systems. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 3, pg.
COS-3, Policy No. 27.
Planned and executed informational presentations to representatives of the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Association of Realtors to educate and inform
interested parties about code compliance practices and development
applications. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No s. 35-37,
pg. COS-6.
III. Land Use Element
The Land Use Element must designate the proposed general distribution
and location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business,
industry, and open space, including agriculture, natural resources,
recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and
grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, and other categories
of public and private uses of land.
Continued implementation of the Municipal Code through the processing of
relevant development applications. Land Use Element, Goal No. 1 -10, and
Policy No. 4, pg. L-7.
Continued to expedite solar photovoltaic permitting for residential dwelling
units. Land Use Element, Policy No. 6, pg. L-8.
Continued to issue Building and Grading Permits for the construction of new
housing units throughout the City. Land Use Element, Policy Nos. 2-11, pg.
L-7 & 8.
Continued implementation of the emergency and stabilization measures for
the Ancient Altamira-Greater Portuguese Landslide Complex to slow down
or mitigate the unprecedented land movement of terrain in residential
neighborhoods, roadways, and open space. Land Use Element, Goal 9.
Conducted outreach to the United States Coast Guard and both State and
Federal legislators regarding potential acquisition or use agreements for the
Point Vicente Lighthouse. Land Use Element, Policy No. 21.
Continued to implement standard detail to assist property owners in the
repair and replacement of street-facing retaining walls. Land Use Element,
Policy No. 4, pg. L-7
Continued offering online project and permit application submittals and
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review through the eTRAKIT Online Portal to assist in expediting building
permit review and issuance. The Portal was used for 26.1% of all permit
applications. Land Use Element, Policy No. 4, pg. L-7
Continued to utilize the City’s internal permit system to allow for efficient
coordination for Geology review between the Public Works Department and
Building & Safety Division. Land Use Element, Policy No. 4, pg. L-7.
Continued to enforce the City’s prohibition to advertise or operate a short -
term rental in the single-family and multi-family residential zoning districts.
Land Use Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 4. pg. L-7.
Received approval for the Ken Dyda Civic Center Master Plan Design
Development stage and currently working to build out the emergency
designated zone to plan for a new Emergency Operations Center and other
supportive uses. Land Use Element, Goal No. 5, pg. L-7, Policy No. 25, pg.
L-9, and Safety Element, Policy No. 33, pg. S-8.
Completed establishing a Mixed-Use Overlay District and Residential
Overlay District along commercial corridors and some institutionally zoned
parcels to accommodate the City’s 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs
Assessment allocation. Land Use Element. Goal No. 2, pg. L7, Policy Nos.
19 & 25.
Continued the annual reviews of the Green Hills Memorial Park Master Plan.
Land Use Element, Goal No. 1 pg. L-7, Policy No. 13, pg. L-7 & 8.
Continued ongoing collaborative effort, actively engaging with the South Bay
Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to address a variety of regional
issues, with a special focus on climate action planning. Land Use Element,
Goal Nos. 1 and 2 pg. L-7, Policy No. 1, pg. L-7.
Commenced the review and approval for the renovation of the existing
shopping center at the corner of Western Avenue and Trudie Drive to update
existing building facades, signage, and creation of accessible outdoor
seating areas. Land Use Element, Goal No. 4, pg. L-7, Policy No.19.
Considered the revision to existing Conditional Use Permit for the
Canterbury Retirement Community for 20,418 square feet of new
development and reorganization of existing spaces. Land Use Element,
Goal No. 5, pg. L-7, Policy Nos. 25-27, pg. L-8
Created the Western Avenue Commercial Storefront Improvement Program
which is aimed at supporting local businesses by providing up to a 50% match
grant to qualified businesses for tenant improvements. Land Use Element,
Goal Nos. 1-3, Policy No. 19, pg. L-8.
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Continued to enforce Urgency Ordinance No. 675U to the moratorium on the
acceptance or processing of applications, issuance of permits, and
construction of all structures within the Ancient Altamira- Greater Portuguese
Bend Landslide Complex. Land Use Element, Goal Nos. 1-3, 9. Pg. L-7.
Policy No. 3, pg. L-8.
Adopted code amendments to the City’s Antenna Code, which included
proposals to bring the City’s Antenna Code into compliance with Federal
Telecommunications law. Land Use Element, Goal Nos. 1, 2, 3, pg. L-7,
Policy No 15, pg. L-8.
IV. Noise Element
The Noise Element is intended to identify existing and potential future
sources of noise within the community, and to identify strategies to limit
the exposure of the community to excessive noise levels.
Continued to attend LAX/Community Noise Roundtable meetings to monitor
passenger jet noise and provide updates related to the Federal Aviation
Administration airspace issues that potentially affect the City. Noise Element,
Goal No. 1, Policy No. 7, pg. N-2.
Continued to review and monitor Special Use Permits and Special Event
Permits for temporary events and required noise monitoring for the events
that are likely to create a noise impact on the surrounding residential
neighborhoods (i.e. Golden Cove Shopping Center). Noise Element, Goal
No. 1, Policy Nos. 9-10, pg. N-2.
Continued the implementation of Municipal Code regulations regarding hours
of construction and operation of mechanical equipment. Noise Element, Goal
No. 1, Policy Nos. 9-12, pg. N-2.
Adopted code amendments to the City’s Antenna Code, which included
proposals to bring the City’s Antenna Code into compliance with Federal
Telecommunications law. Noise Element, Goal No. 1, pg. N-2, Policy Nos. 7-
11, pg. N-2.
V. Safety Element
The Safety Element first discusses the various hazards that may impact
the City, including wildfire hazards, flood hazards, geologic hazards, and
other hazards. This discussion is followed by emergency services
available to the City in addressing these hazards, including risk
assessment, leading to policies to help address these impacts.
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Continued to provide residents with empty sandbags and sand to protect
private property against runoff during the rainy season including
neighborhoods directly impacted by accelerated movement of the Ancient
Altamira-Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. Safety Element,
Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 23, pg. S-7.
Executed an emergency project to Install a series of 11 deep dewatering
wells to decelerate land movement within the Ancient Altamira -Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide complex. Goal No. 1 & 4, pg . S-6, and Policy
No. 15, pg. S-7
Implemented emergency winterization measures within the Ancient
Altamira-Portuguese Bend Landslide complex to mitigate future effects of
land movement caused by stormwater infiltrating into the ground. Goal No.
1 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 15 & 25, pg. S-7
Awarded Phase 1 funding through the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s (FEMA) Building, Resiliency, Infrastructure, and Community (BRIC)
program for engineering of the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation
project. Goal No. 1 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 15, pg. S-7
Continued regular maintenance of streetlights throughout the City. Safety
Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, and Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-
5.
Completed construction of the Retaining Wall Repairs at 3001 Crest Rd.
Project. Safety Element, Goal No. 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No 3, pg. S-6.
Completed construction of the Storm Drain Improvements at Peacock Ridge
Project. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, and Policy No 25, pg. S-7.
Continued the use of Everbridge, an emergency communication notification
system, with Alert South Bay as a multi-jurisdictional coordinated approach
to emergency management with 12 other South Bay cities. Everbridge was
utilized during two landslide emergencies that occurred in the summer of
2024. Safety Element, Goal No. 3 and 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 14 & 16,
pg. S-7.
Coordinated with Los Angeles County Fire and Cal Water to ensure
adequate fire capabilities with adequate backup water sources throughout
the Peninsula. Safety Element, Policy No. 7, 8, 27
Conducted 2 townhalls, resource information centers, community surveys,
and weekly dinners to support residents whose homes were damaged by
the Ancient Altamira-Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide and also
experienced power shut offs. Safety Element, Goal 1 and 4, Policy No. 13,
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Began updating the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and preparing
Evacuation and Communication Annexes. Safety Element, Policy No. 12,
19, 26, 27
Prepared a facilities use agreement with Red Cross and a Memorandum of
Understanding with Salvation Army to provide emergency shelter, services
and staging locations in the event of a disaster. Safety Element, Policy No.
26
Prepared an Equine Community Resources Guide to help horse owners
prepare to evacuate and room their horses in the event of an emergency.
Safety Element, Policy No. 19, 21, 22, 27
Initiated a Request for Proposals to update the Peninsula Wide Multi-
jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Safety Element, Goal 1, Policy 1, 12,
27
Hired a Public Safety Manager and Emergency Services Coordinator to
promote education and safety awareness pertaining to hazards in the City;
coordinated with public agencies to secure resources and to enhance public
safety on the Peninsula, and implemented innovative programs to prepare
residents for emergencies. Safety Element, Goal 1, 2, 3, 4, Policy No. 1, 4,
6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16,
Secured a Homeland Security Grant to develop a Mutual Aid Agreement
among participating South Bay cities to ensure shared resources in the
event of a disaster.
Provided property owners of multi-family residential properties with
informational handouts encouraging them to enact smoke-free policies
within their apartment complexes. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S -6,
Policy No. 1, pg. S-6.
Participated in the “Protecting Your City from Wildfire Conference” and the
International Association of Emergency Managers Conference which
provided information on planning and preparing for wildfires and other
emergencies to better equip the City with the tools, knowledge, networks,
and infrastructure needs in dealing with any emergency, including wildfires
and public safety power shutoffs. Safety Element, Goal No. 2, pg. S -6, and
Policy No. 4, 6-9, 11 & 17, pg. S-6 & 7.
Conducted the annual Prepared Peninsula Expo , which provides the public
access to information and resources for emergency preparedness and
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mitigation. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, Policy No. 1, pg. S-6.
Utilized the Peninsula Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) camera
system and the City’s ALPR camera system throughout the Palos Verdes
Peninsula and along Western Avenue corridor, covering all entrances and
exits to the City. Upgraded the existing cameras due to reaching their end of
life. Safety Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 2 pg. S-6, Policy Nos.14, pg. S-7.
Continued implementation of the Public Safety Reimbursement Program to
assist neighborhoods and individuals interested in purchasing security
cameras. Safety Element, Goal No. 2, pg. S-6.
Continued to implement the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan. Safety
Element, Goal No. 2, pg. S-6.
Launched the Public Safety Division Pilot program within Administration
Department to bring in house public safety services to augment law
enforcement services provided by Los Angeles Sheriff Department
agreement. Safety Element, Goal Nos. 1, 2, 3, & 4, pg. S-5, Policy Nos. 1,
4, 6, 14, 16, & 27, pg. S-6-7.
Continued to work with the Peninsula Regional Contract Law Committee
and the Peninsula Public Safety Committee, comprised of four cities from
the Palos Verdes Peninsula, to coordinate and improve regional law
enforcement and emergency preparedness. Safety Element, Goal Nos. 1-
4, Policy Nos. 1, 6 & 12, pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued to work with the Peninsula Public Safety Committee to engage in
a regional emergency preparedness plan and exercises with all four
Peninsula cities, including joint efforts on emergency plans, preparedness
events, and public messaging. Safety Element, Goal Nos. 1-4, Policy Nos.
1, 6 & 12, pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued contracting with the County of Los Angeles Animal Care & Control
to assist and service the City on animal related issues. Safety Element, Goal
No. 1, Policy Nos. 20-22, pg. S-7.
Implemented Public Safety Pop-Up Events program and coordinate
outreach events with Neighborhood Watch, Homeowner Associations,
Residential organizations, and individuals to promote public safety
resources, hazard mitigation tools, and public safety awareness
campaigns. Safety Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 2, pg. S-6, Policy Nos. 1, 4, 16,
& 27, pg. S-6 &7.
Hosted the Annual Prepared Peninsula Expo with the other 3 Peninsula
cities to educate residents and the broader community on emergency
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preparedness. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, Policy No. 1. pg. S-6, and
Policy Nos. 6, 12, 14, 16 & 27, pg. S-6 & 7.
Distributed information to residents expressing the City’s commitment to risk
reduction and measures residents can take to “harden” their home against
wildfires. Safety Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 1, pg. S-6.
Participated in a series of wildfire preparedness webinars on wildfire
preparedness hosted by the League of California Cities, and collaborated
with the Los Angeles County Fire Department at multiple City events to
provide information on preparing and responding to wildfire disasters.
Safety Element, Goal No. 2, pg. S-6.
Participated in the worldwide Great Shake Out earthquake drill exercise to
promote earthquake preparedness. Safety Element, Goal No. 3, pg. S -6.
Continued implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Committee ’s
(EPC) identified recommended action items to mitigate wildfire risk,
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. Safety Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 3, and
Policy Nos. 1, 13, 19 & 26 pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued coordination with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to
ensure that newly enacted criteria for conducting brush clearance inspections
and defensible space requirements are actively implemented and enforced
on properties within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Safety
Element, Goal No. 1 pg. S-6, and Policy Nos. 4, 9 & 27, pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued operating a 24-hour early wildfire camera detection system that
utilizes artificial intelligence technology to detect, locate, confirm and
communicate wildfire ignitions in strategic locations identified as wildfire -
prone areas throughout the City and the surrounding three Palos Verdes
Peninsula cities and area. Goal Nos. 1 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy Nos. 1, 6, 9 &
27, pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued to implement the Peninsula-wide evacuation zone management
platform, as well as continued promotion of the "Know Your Zone" evacuation
preparedness campaign. Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, and Policy Nos. 1 & 12.
Coordinated with Southern California Edison on their plans to remove 40
above-ground utility lines and poles in response to the accelerated land
movement in the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. Goal No s. 1 & 4, pg.
S-6, Policy Nos. 1 & 2, pg. S-6
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Responded to accelerated land movement and indefinite power shut offs in
the Ancient Altamira-Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide complex by City
Council declaring local emergencies in July and September 2024. Goal Nos.
1,3, & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 12 pg. S-6.
Conducted weekly Working Group Meetings with community stakeholders,
government agencies, and utilities in response to accelerated land
movement. Goal Nos. 1,3, & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 1 pg. S-6.
Purchased radios and related equipment to enable improved
communication with public safety partners including LA County Fire and LA
County Sheriff’s Department and the Palos Verdes Nature Safety Element,
Goal No. 3, pg. S-6, and Policy Nos. 14 & 16, pg. S-7.
Performed required annual Fuel Modification for the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve and other City-owned open space areas in coordination with the
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measure Weed Abatement District, and the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Safety Element, Policy No s. 4,
9, 12 & 27, pg. S-6 & 7.
Closed 11 miles of trails in the Portuguese Bend, Filiorum, and Abalone
Cove Reserves in response to accelerated land movement and public safety
concerns. Goal Nos. 1 & 4, S-6, and Policy Nos. 1 & 2, pg. S-6
Installed three out of four Pano AI Wildfire Cameras in the City for Public
Health/Safety and Preservation of Natural Resources. Safety Element, Goal
No. 2 and 3, pg. S-6, and Policy Nos 1,6, & 9, pg. S-6 & 7.
Assisted the Klondike Canyon and Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement
Districts in their collective response to accelerated land movement within
their jurisdictional boundaries. Goal Nos. 1,3 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 1,
pg. S-6.
Continued to enforce the City’s Zoning Code and the California Building
Code, which include detailed geologic review requirements for construction
projects. Safety Element, Goal Nos. 1 & 4, Policy No. 2, pg. S-6.
Created regulations and procedures to install temporary measures to
preserve existing structures and authorize temporary housing on properties
within the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. Safety Element, Goal Nos.
1 & 4, pg. S-6, Policy Nos. 2 & 13.
Continued to enforce Urgency Ordinance No. 675U to the moratorium on
the acceptance or processing of applications, issuance of permits, and
construction of all structures within the Portuguese Bend Landslide
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Complex. Safety Element Nos. 1, 3, 4, pg. S-6, Policy Nos. 1-3, 6-9, 14, &
27, pg. S-6-S-8.
Conducted inspections of properties impacted by landslide activities and
created special handouts and expedited applications for solar, propane use,
and generators. Safety Element Goal Nos. 1, 3, 4, pg. S-6, Policy Nos. 1-3.
Continued implementing the City’s Coyote Management Plan through public
outreach and educational informational efforts. Safety Element, Goal No. 1,
Policy Nos. 20-22, pg. S-7.
Continued to contract with Los Angeles County and a private Coyote
Capture Specialist, Coyote Wildlife & Pest Solutions, to assist the City with
coyote management issues. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, Policy No. 20 -22,
pg. S-7.
VI. Housing Element
The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and
projected housing needs for all segments of the community and all
economic groups. This element identifies and analyzes existing and
projected housing needs and contains a statement of goals, policies,
quantified objectives, and scheduled programs for the preservation,
improvement, and development of housing. In adopting this element,
issues such as economic, environmental and fiscal factors, as well as
community goals set forth in the General Plan, must be considered. In
2022, the Community Development Department submitted the City’s
adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element to the California Department of
Housing & Community Development (HCD) for compliance review. Staff
has revised its Housing Element, first adopted on August 11, 2022,
following feedback from the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) received in a letter dated October 14,
2022. The updated document was submitted to HCD on January 30, 2024,
for a 60-day review period. If approved, it will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and City Council in the upcoming months. The City is also
hosting a Virtual Open House through March 18, 2024, to discuss these
developments.
In accordance with the adopted Housing Element, staff continued to monitor
the development of accessory dwelling units (ADU) and issued building
permits for fourteen ADUs. Housing Element, Goal No. 1, pg. 206, and
Program Category No. 2, Policy Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7, pg. 3-7.
Continued the City’s formal Code Enforcement program to ensure that
dwelling units are habitable and being maintained in accordance with the
California Building Code. Housing Element, Goal No. 4, Policy No. 18, pg.
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209.
Approved and adopted a General Plan Amendment for the City’s Revised
6th Cycle Final 2021-2029 Housing Element, a General Plan Amendment for
the Land Use Element and Land Use Map, and a Local Coastal Plan
amendment. Housing Element, Goal Nos. 1-5, pg. 223-227. Land Use
Element, Goal Nos. 1-10.
Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 678U approving updated development
standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units (JADUs) to bring the City code into compliance with State
law. Housing Element, Goal No. 1-3, pg. 223-226, Policy Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6,
12, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, pg. 223-227.
Participated in the Housing Element Compliancy Roundtable hosted by the
League of California Cities to be involved in discussions regarding
challenges and opportunities encountered in the Regional Housing Needs
Allocation Cycle. Housing Element, Goal Nos. 1-4, pg. 223-227.
Continued to provide information on the City’s website regarding programs
available for first-time home buyer assistance, such as County
Homeownership Program, County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program,
and So Cal Home Financing Authority Down Payment Assistance
Programs. Housing Element, Goal No. 2, Policy Nos. 11-15, pg. 208.
Continued to provide information for So Cal Home Financing Authority Down
Payment Assistance, aimed at making homeownership more accessible
and supporting community development. Housing Element, Goal No. 2,
Policy Nos. 11-15, pg. 208.
SPECIFIC PLANS
A Specific Plan is a tool for implementation of the General Plan and contains
development goals and guidelines for specified areas and/or districts within the City.
To date, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has adopted five Specific Plans, including
the Coastal Specific Plan, which addresses land use and development within the City’s
Coastal Zone (all land seaward of Palos Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive
South) and serves as the City’s Local Coastal Program; a Specific Plan for the City’s
Eastview Park, which is located on land leased from the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts; as well as three Specific Plan districts along the Western Avenue
commercial corridor. In 2002, the three specific plans that govern Western Avenue
were combined into one user-friendly document. By Specific Plan District, the following
actions occurred between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024:
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COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Certified in 1981, the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan District provides
specific development guidelines and standards for all land located seaward of Palos
Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive South. The lands have been classified by
Subregions (1-8), with specific development criteria provided, based on the unique
character of each Subregion.
Continued monitoring and maintaining the City’s segment of the California
Coastal Trail located within the City’s Coastal Zone. Coastal Specific Plan,
Policy Nos. 1 & 2, Page U-28.
Continued maintaining the City’s trails within the Coastal Zone, many of
which are located within the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Coastal Specific
Plan, Policy No. 6, Page U-67.
Continued maintaining the City’s public parks and open space areas within
the Coastal Zone. Coastal Specific Plan, Policy No. 4, Page U-28.
Monitored residential construction within the Coastal Zone to ensure
compliance with applicable development guidelines and overlay control
districts. Coastal Specific Plan, Policy No. 1, Page U-74.
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
District I includes properties located at 28901 Western Avenue (southwest corner of
Caddington Drive and Western Avenue) – The Terraces Shopping Center. Western
Avenue Specific Plan District 1 was adopted in 1985 by the City Council.
District II includes properties located between 29505–29701 Western Avenue.
Western Avenue Specific Plan District 2 was adopted in 1986 by the City Council.
District III includes properties located between 29019 – 29421 Western Avenue.
Western Avenue Specific Plan District 3 was adopted in 1987 by the City Council.
Engaged with property owners and the development community to discuss
potential redevelopment projects along Western Avenue.
Commenced the review and approval for the renovation of the existing
shopping center at the corner of Western Avenue and Trudie Drive to update
existing building facades, signage, and creation of accessible outdoor
seating areas.
Created the Western Avenue Commercial Storefront Improvement Program
which is aimed at supporting local businesses by providing up to a 50% match
grant to qualified businesses for tenant improvements. Land Use Element,
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Goal Nos. 1-3, Policy No. 19, pg. L-8.
EASTVIEW PARK SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Certified in 1989, the Eastview Park Specific Plan District provides specific use and
development standards for the City park located at 1700 Westmont Drive, which was
annexed by the City in 1983. The 10-acre property is leased from the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Districts, which maintain underground equipment and sewer lines
on the property.
Continued maintaining improvements within Eastview Park including
enhancement of amenities, trail and access improvements, as well as the
dog park.
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2024 Annual Report (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024)
Prepared by: Jeffrey Kim, Associate Planner
Community Development
Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Submitted to:
Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research
And
Department of Housing and Community
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Development State of California
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