PC RES 2025-003 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FINDING THAT THE PROJECTS
AND PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ARE CONSISTENT WITH
THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
GENERAL PLAN.
WHEREAS, Sections 65103 & 65401 of the California Government Code require
that the Planning Commission review the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for
its conformance with the City's General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2025, March 31, 2025, and April 21, 2025, the
Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC) conducted public meetings and
considered the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 projects and programs as part of their
overall mission to provide advice on the City Council and the Public Works Department;
and,
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the City Council considered possible action to
review the proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 through 2029-30; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the
FY 2025-26 CIP projects for conformity with the City's General Plan, and at which time
all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The proposed projects and programs identified in the FY 2025-26
CIP are consistent with the applicable goals and policies of the General Plan.
SECTION 2. The proposed projects and programs in the FY 2025-26 CIP are
consistent with the following General Plan Element goals and policies:
A. Conservation and Open Space Element
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation
• Wildlife Corridor Encroachment Removal
• Multi-Jurisdictional Stormwater Treatment at Torrance Airport
• Stormwater Treatment Project - Dry Well
• Storm Drain Improvements at Montemalaga Canyon
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B. Social Services Element
• Park Playground Improvements
• New Civic Center Complex
• Facilities Asset Management Program
• Curb Ramp Improvements Program
C. Safety Element
• Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Emergency Stabilization
Measures
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Deep Dewatering Wells 1 thru 6
Permanent Power
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Hydrology & Hydraulics Study
• Wildlife Corridor Encroachment Removal
• Stormwater Drainage Improvements — Palos Verdes Drive South at
Peppertree Drive
• Lift Station Improvements at Lower Point Vicente
• Stormwater Treatment Project - Dry Well
• Storm Drain Improvements at Montemalaga Canyon
• Sewer Maintenance Access Improvements in Agua Amarga Canyon
• Sidewalk Management Program
D. Visual Resources Element
• Traffic Signal at Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive East
• Western Avenue Beautification (long term)
E. Circulation Element
• Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide Area Repair Program
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Emergency Stabilization
Measures
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Deep Dewatering Wells 1 thru 6
Permanent Power
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Hydrology & Hydraulics Study
• Storm Drain Asset Management Program & Master Plan Update
• Stormwater Drainage Improvements— Palos Verdes Drive South at
Peppertree
• Stormwater Treatment Project - Dry Well
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• Storm Drain Improvements at Montemalaga Canyon
• Sewer Maintenance Access Improvements in Agua Amarga Canyon
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Crenshaw Boulevard
• Western Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements
• Curb Ramp Improvements Program
• Intersection Improvements along Palos Verdes Drive South
• Traffic Signal at Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive East
• Western Avenue Beautification (long term)
• Traffic Calming — Citywide
• Palos Verdes Drive East Guardrail Improvements
• Hawthorne Boulevard at Eddinghill/Seamount Left Turn Signal
• Sidewalk Management Program
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Triennial Update
• Roadway Asset Management Program - Palos Verdes Drive South
• Roadway Asset Management Program - Residential Streets
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Palos Verdes Drive East
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Highridge Road
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Montemalaga Drive
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Indian Peak Road
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Crestridge Road
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Crest Road
• Roadway Asset Management Program — Hawthorne Boulevard
SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report and all other records of the proceedings, which are attached
hereto and made a part thereof by reference, the Planning Commission hereby finds that
the City's FY 2025-26 C I P is consistent with the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May 2025.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS BRANCH, CHRISTEN, CHURA, GEORGE, O'CONNOR,
VICE-CHAIR NULMAN, AND CHAIR SANTAROSA
NOES: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
RECUSALS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Director of Community Development; and,
Secretary of the Planning Commission
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