CC SR 20260120 K - Advisory Board Update
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 01/20/2026
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consider receiving the twice-yearly reports and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Work Plans from the
City’s advisory committees and commission.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file the twice-yearly reports for the period between July and December
2025 and Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Work Plans from the City’s seven advisory
committees and commission.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Irantzu Pujadas, Administrative Analyst IP
REVIEWED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A) Planning Commission Twice-Yearly Reports and Work Plan (page A-1)
B) Civic Center Advisory Committee (page B-1)
C) Emergency Preparedness Committee (page C-1)
D) Traffic Safety Committee (page D-1)
E) Finance Advisory Committee (page E-1)
F) Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (page F-1)
G) Youth Advisory Committee (page G-1)
H) City Council Policy No. 54-Council Liaisons for Advisory Boards, Committees,
Commissions (page H-1)
BACKGROUND:
Members of the City’s advisory committees and commissions (ACCs) are appointed by
the City Council and meet regularly to learn, discuss, and provide guidance on specific
areas of City operations. Each ACC is supported by one or two Council Liaisons , as well
as a Staff Liaison, who prepares meeting materials and provides resources (i.e. research,
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reports, etc.) to the ACC members. In accordance with City Council Policy No. 54
(Attachment H), each ACC must submit a twice-yearly status report summarizing its
activities over the prior six months, as they relate to their current work plan. The most
recent status reports – from July 2025 through December 2025 – and their approved work
plans for FY 2025-26 are provided for the City Council’s review this evening (Attachments
A-G).
DISCUSSION:
The City has seven ACCs, each focused on specific areas of municipal operations and
policy. Below is a summary of their mission and structure, along with highlights of their
recent accomplishments and other relevant information, which are outlined further in
Attachments A-G.
1. Planning Commission (PC)
Mission: The seven-member PC is the only other quasi-judicial body within the
City’s framework that can make decisions on specific private land use planning
applications such as subdivision maps, variances, and conditional use permits.
The PC also reviews environmental assessments, such as Environmental Impact
Reports and Mitigated Negative Declarations; makes decisions on view restoration
permits; and considers appeals of staff decisions on land use planning
applications. The PC was established through the adoption of Ordinance No.
80 on December 2, 1975, which was most recently amended through Ordinance
No. 550 on November 19, 2013.
Structure:
Chair Eric Nulman
City Council Liaison David Bradley (2025)
Steve Perestam (2026)
Staff Liaison Brandy Forbes
Highlights: Over the past six months, the Planning Commission approved making
recommendations to the City Council on code amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Municipal Code to update references to the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide
Complex Regulations on Land Use Permits and associated re gulations in Title 15
(Buildings and Construction) that are tied to adopted amendments to Chapter 15.20
approved with the adoption of Ordinance No. 692 (Case No. PLCA2025 -0001).
Similar text amendments to the General Plan Elements were also recommended to
the City Council.
The Commission also approved recommendations to the City Council on code
amendments to Chapter 16.40 (Urban Lot Splits) of Title 16 (Subdivisions) and
Chapter 17.09 (Second Units and Two-Unit Developments in Single-Family Zones) of
Title 17 (Zoning) to exempt the Equestrian Overlay District (Q) from the applicability
of these regulations pursuant to Senate Bill 684 (SB 684) (Case No. PLCA2025 -0002).
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Lastly, the Zoning Code Update Subcommittee participated in a meeting for the
Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan Safety Element Update, and the entire
Commission also completed a comprehensive View Ordinance Workshop focused on
the City’s View Restoration Ordinance and the associated View Restoration and
Preservation Guidelines.
More details are available in the Commission’s report under Attachment A.
2. Civic Center Advisory Committee (CCAC)
Mission: The seven-member CCAC works with the City Council and its Staff to
develop a Civic Center Campus Master Plan which seeks a solution to the design
of the Civic Center site and make associated recommendations to Council on the
Campus Master Plan. All appropriate needs of the City and the community will be
considered in the design proposal. (Resolution No. 2017-35)
Structure:
Chair Gregory O’Brien
City Council Liaison Steve Perestam and George Lewis
Staff Liaison Matt Waters
Highlights: Over the past six months and due to the City’s ongoing focus on staffing
and financial resources for the landslide, the Civic Center project continues to
progress at a modified pace. However, the CCAC has received and commented
on a comprehensive status update that includes ongoing discussions with the
United States Coast Guard regarding the potential relocation of Wayfarers Chapel
to Battery Barnes, which the City is working to acquire and include as part of the
Campus Master Plan.
Furthermore, CCAC is assisting with the development of the Campus Master Plan
design phase that is fully focused on the emergency components zone, particularly
the Emergency Operations Center. Staff, with support from the CCAC, is working
with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Offices of
Congressmember Lieu and Senator Schiff to attempt to completely lift the
requirement to build out the zone in four years. This will allow the City more time
and flexibility to locate these uses throughout the Campus Master Plan .
Lastly, due to the reduction of actional items during this time, the CCAC has opted
to meet on a quarterly basis in 2026 and will convene additional meetings if
necessary. Additionally, because the anticipated next phases of the project will
involve preparing drawing and entitlements, the lead department overseeing the
CCAC and the Campus Master Plan will likely transition from the Recreation and
Parks Department to the Public Works/Planning Departments in the near future.
More details are available in the Committee's report under Attachment B.
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3. Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
Mission: The five-member EPC advises and makes recommendations to the City
Council on matters pertaining to emergency preparedness to help ensure the City
develops and maintains a high state of readiness to respond to a wide variety of
emergencies and disasters (Resolution No. 2008-61).
Structure:
Chair James Sprinkel
City Council Liaison Paul Seo
Staff Liaison Luna Mohammad
Highlights: Over the past six months, the EPC has engaged in several projects,
including exploring the feasibility of a citywide emergency AM radio station that will
provide another layer of communication between the City and residents in the
event of a widespread emergency that may disable all other forms of
communications such as cell signal. The final proposal will be brought before the
City Council for final consideration in March 2026.
The EPC has also reviewed and provided feedback on the City’s Emergency
Operations Plan Update and has assisted City Staff in conducting an EOC
Functional Exercise to better prepare City staff to respond to a major emergency.
Additionally, the EPC hosted 5 meetings to touch base on active emergencies and
readiness work, developed and distributed 6 monthly messages to provide
preparedness information to residents and attended 10 events where EPC
members provided disaster readiness information to residents. Events include the
Wildfire Home Hardening Expo, the Prepared Peninsula Expo, a Wildfire
Preparedness Town Hall, Whale of a Day, and various others events.
More details are available in the Committee's report under Attachment C.
4. Finance Advisory Committee (FAC)
Mission: The five-member FAC provides citizen input to the City Council and Staff
regarding financial matters of the City. The FAC reviews short and long-term
financial information and other financial issues as assigned by the City Council.
The FAC provides advice regarding economic development matters such as
methods to improve the business climate and how to better work with local
businesses and recommends specific areas for review to the City Council. The
FAC advises the City Council regarding the City’s financial condition (Resolution
No. 2008-064).
Structure:
Chair John MacAllister
City Council Liaison George Lewis
Staff Liaison Vina Ramos
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Highlights: Over the past six months, the FAC finalized updates to the Debt
Management Policy, which FAC Members and Staff subsequently presented to
City Council and received unanimous approval. Furthermore, the FAC
reviewed and discussed financial update reports related to the City’s treasury
activities, General Fund performance, and continued to monitor the impacts
associated with landslide expenditures.
The FAC also had an opportunity to review and discuss the California Public
Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) Actuarial Valuation Report (AVR) as
of June 30, 2024, and continued ongoing discussion regarding the Joint
Subcommittee between the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee
(IMAC) and FAC on the potential monetization of groundwater extracted from the
Portuguese Bend landslide
More details are available in the Committee's report under Attachment D.
5. Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC)
Mission: The seven-member IMAC provides community input by advising the City
Council on matters concerning public works and park infrastructure, capital
improvement projects, and maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
for public buildings; park sites; trails; the stormwater system; the sanitary sewer
system including the Abalone Cove Sewer District; street rights -of-way and traffic
control devices; the Portuguese Bend landslide; and special projects as assigned
by the City Council. (Resolution No. 2014-45)
Structure:
Chair Peter Shaw
City Council Liaison David Bradley (2025)
Steve Perestam (2026)
Staff Liaison Ramzi Awwad, David Copp and Russ Bryden
Highlights: Over the past 6 months, the IMAC has continued to develop a feasibility
study for reusing groundwater extracted from the Landslide Complex; has toured
the emergency landslide stabilization winterization and work sites; discussed the
Committee’s potential role in evaluating infrastructure capability for wildfires and
other emergencies; and reviewed the City’s programs for reopening closed trails
in the Landslide Complex and traffic flow improvements on Western Avenue.
The IMAC continues to make progress towards its current Work Plan and will
continue to review and provide feedback and recommendations to Staff and City
Council on a list of potential capital improvement projects for the City to consider
funding in the future fiscal years. In addition, the Committee will review and provide
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feedback and recommendations on conceptual plans, problems, designs, studies,
and infrastructure reviews brought by City Council and/or Staff. It will support and
review the updated Trails Network Plan (TNP) for the City Council’s consideration.
Staff will evaluate near-term technologies for City infrastructure, assess the
feasibility of reusing groundwater from landslide dewatering wells as a potential
revenue source in coordination with the Financial Advisory Committee, and
support traffic improvement feasibility studies with the Traffic Safety Committee at
intersections of Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal Drive, Conqueror Drive,
and Schooner Drive.
More details are available in the Committee's report under Attachment E.
6. Traffic Safety Committee (TSC)
Mission: The five-member TSC advises the City Council on traffic issues,
development proposals and special projects as assigned by the City Council. The
TSC reviews and advises on neighborhood traffic calming guidelines and proposed
projects and collaboratively works with Staff to address residents' requests for
improving livability and drivability of neighborhood streets in Rancho Palos Verdes.
(Resolution No. 2008-77)
Structure:
Chair Mark Crossman
City Council Liaison Barbara Ferraro
Staff Liaison Ramzi Awwad
Highlights: Over the past six months, the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) has
recommended the implementation of traffic calming measures on Trudie Drive,
Hawthorne Boulevard between Granvia Altamira and San Nicolas Drive, and for
Point Vicente Elementary School and Corn erstone Elementary School.
Furthermore, the TSC is currently reviewing and assessing other requests made
by residents, members of the City Council, TSC members, and City Staff for future
consideration.
The TSC is also exploring possible means, options and opportunities to control or
reduce vehicular traffic speeds throughout the City. To do so, the Committee plans
to establish and participate in community and stakeholder workshops to solicit both
general and neighborhood-specific comments related to traffic concerns. In
addition, the TSC is reviewing ongoing and pending traffic studies status via
monthly reports provided by Staff and is developing a methodology to receive and
prioritize future traffic requests with the Public Works Department to study and
evaluate current traffic requests.
More details are available in the Committee's report under Attachment F.
7. Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
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Mission: The 13-member YAC advocates for the needs of youth by elevating youth
voices to improve their overall well-being and allow the youth to engage with the
inner workings of local government (Council Policy No. 54A).
Structure:
Chair Kieran Peterson
Council Subcommittee Paul Seo and Barbara Ferraro
Staff Liaison Catherine Jun and Irantzu Pujadas
Highlights: Members continued to work towards major goals including hosting a
mental health awareness event for youth, developing a series of social media
videos to educate youth on the City’s new e-bike ordinance, engaged in legislative
advocacy to support Assembly (AB) 986 that includes language in the Emergency
Services Act (ESA) to classify landslides as a disaster in order to access funding
for impacted residents, and participating in the City’s Whale of a Day event. The
proposed FY 2025-26 work plan will include the continuation of several of these
efforts, in addition to new ones such as partnering with the EPC to host a Home
Hardening Model Contests for youth and further engaging with social media and
RPVtv to highlight City governance, events, and information related to youth.
More details are available in the Committee's report under Attachment G.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is requested to receive and file the CCAs twice-yearly report for the
period between July-December 2025 and their current FY 2025-26 Work Plans.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Provide direction to Staff to modify one or more of the proposed Work Plans, and
continue this matter to a future date to be determined.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Planning Commission
Twice Yearly Update and Workplan
For the period of December 2025-July 2026
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This executive summary highlights the most important updates from this twice-yearly report,
showcasing the Planning Commission’s accomplishments to date and major initiatives in progress.
• Completed Code & General Plan Amendment recommendations to support provisions of
the City’s new Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Regulations on Land Use
Permits.
• Subcommittee participation in the update of the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan
to comply with State Law.
• Hosted comprehensive training on the City’s View Preservation/Restoration Ordinance and
View Guidelines.
MISSION STATEMENT
The seven-member Planning Commission makes decisions on specific private land use planning
applications such as subdivision maps, variances, and conditional use permits; reviews
environmental assessments, such as Environmental Impact Reports and Negative D eclarations;
makes decisions on view restoration permits; considers appeals of staff decisions on land use
planning applications; and serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on zoning and general
plan amendments.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the past six months, in addition to the consideration of four development applications, the
Planning Commission also accomplished the following key tasks or projects, based on its current
Work Plan:
• August 2025
o The Planning Commission completed a View Ordinance Workshop focused on the City’s
View Restoration Ordinance and the associated View Restoration and Preservation
Guidelines.
• September 2025
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o The Planning Commission Zoning Code Update Subcommittee participated in a meeting
for the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan- Safety Element Update.
o The Planning Commission approved making recommendations to the City Council on
code amendments to sections of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code to update references to the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Regulations on Land Use Permits and associated regulations in Title 15 (Buildings and
Construction) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code associated with the adopted
amendments to Chapter 15.20 approved with the adoption of Ordinance No. 692 (Case
No. PLCA2025-0001).
• October 2025
o The Planning Commission approved making recommendations to the City Council on
code amendments to Chapter 16.40 (Urban Lot Splits) of Title 16 (Subdivisions) and
Chapter 17.09 (Second Units and Two-Unit Developments in Single-Family Zones) of
Title 17 (Zoning) to exempt the Equestrian Overlay District (Q) from the applicability of
these regulations pursuant to Senate Bill 684 (SB 684) (Case No. PLCA2025-0002).
o The Planning Commission approved making recommendations to the City Council on
text amendments to the General Plan elements to update references associated with
the adopted amendments to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Chapter 15.20,
entitled “Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Regulations on Land Use
Permits.”
• November 2025
o The Planning Commission reviewed the work plan from July 1, 2025 through December
31, 2025
WORK PLAN
Over the next six months, the Planning Commission will continue to make progress towards its
current Work Plan, which includes a range of tasks and goals to achieve its mission.
Task or Project Current Status Due Date
Conducting meetings to consider
land use development applications
Meetings scheduled, as needed Ongoing
PC-Subcommittee participation in
the update of the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan Safety
Element
Subcommittee participation and
feedback, as needed.
Subcommittee members recently
provided feedback on existing plan
goals and policies.
Ongoing
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Task or Project Current Status Due Date
Work with the Planning Division on
targeted code amendments related
to Housing Element programs,
recommended clarifications to the
residential building height
provisions, and updates to the
City’s Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities
Ordinance
City Staff is in coordination with the
City Attorney’s Office on required
revisions to the City’s Municipal
Code to comply with new Housing
Laws as well as on updates to the
Wireless Ordinance
TBD
PC Subcommittee participation in
the update of the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan Conservation
and Open Space Element
Subcommittee participation and
feedback, as needed. This element
update is expected to begin in early
2025 with input from the Planning
Commission Subcommittee
Ongoing
CONSIDERATIONS
Since January of this year and as of the preparation date of this report, the Planning Division has
accepted several development applications requiring Planning Commission review. The listing of
applications is noted below:
Application Type No. of
Applications
Height Variation Permit 5
Coastal Permit 1
Major Grading Permit 3
Conditional Use Permit 2
Variance 1
In the next six months, City Staff anticipates that the Planning Commission will continue to
consider development applications received this year at such time that applicants provide
completed application materials. In the beginning part of next year, City Staff will be presenting a
Height Variation Permit request for the Planning Commission’s consideration as well as an Appeal
Request for a Director-Approved Height Variation Permit. Additional applications that the Planning
Division anticipates will be considered throughout the workplan period include a Conditional Use
Permit to update an existing retirement facility; a Coastal Permit and Variance for development in
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the City’s Coastal Zone; and a Major Grading Permit for construction of a new single -family
residence on a vacant lot in the Sea Cliffs neighborhood.
MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES
Meeting Times and Location:
Regular meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Meetings are held at Hesse Park and via Zoom. To participate virtually, members of the public and
interested parties can visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
Membership:
Name Term Start Term End
Eric Nulman, Chair 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
Matthew Brach, Vice Chair 03/07/2023 06/30/2026
Paul Christen 06/18/2024 06/30/2032
David Chura 06/07/2022 06/30/2026
Gergory W. George 06/18/2024 06/30/2032
Sean O’Connor 06/18/2024 06/30/2032
Ron Santarosa 06/07/2022 06/30/2026
City Support:
The Planning Commission was supported by Council Liaisons David Bradley (in 2025) and Stephen
Perestam (in 2026), as well as Staff Liaison, Brandy Forbes.
Contact information and details about the Planning Commission are available at:
https://www.rpvca.gov/155/Planning-Commission
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Civic Center Advisory Committee
Twice Yearly Update and Workplan
For the period of July-December 2025
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This executive summary highlights the most important updates from this twice-yearly report,
showcasing the Committee’s accomplishments to date and the major initiatives in progress.
• Reviewed progress reports on the emergency components section of the Civic Center
Master Plan
• Reviewed progress on the potential rebuilding of the Wayfarers Chapel
• Reviewed a report on lessons learned from the Ladera Linda Community Park project
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Civic Center Advisory Committee (CCAC) is to work with the City Council and
its Staff to develop a Civic Center Master Plan which seeks a solution to the design of the Civic
Center site and make associated recommendations to Council. All appropriate needs of the
City and the community will be considered in the design solution. (Resolution No. 2017-35)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Due to the City’s ongoing focus of its staffing and financial resources on the land movement
issue, the Civic Center project continues to progress at a modified pace. Over the past six
months, the CCAC has accomplished the following tasks or Projects, based on its current Work
Plan:
• July 2025
o The CCAC received and commented on a comprehensive status update covering the
following topics:
▪ Outreach to the United States Coast Guard regarding Battery Barnes
▪ Potential placement of Wayfarers Chapel
▪ Emergency components section of the property
▪ Ongoing discussions with the General Services Administration regarding
compliance
▪ State and Federal funding requests
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• November 2025
o Received presentation from Wayfarers Chapel Administrative Director
o Received Civic Center status update
WORK PLAN
Over the next six months, the CCAC will continue to make progress towards its current Work Plan,
which includes a range of tasks and goals to achieve its mission.
Task or Project Current Status Due Date
Assist with development of Master
Plan Emergency Components Zone
design, particularly the EOC
Ongoing-currently working with the
General Services Administration and
elected officials on changes of
restrictions and/or extension of time
frame from 4-6 years
TBD
Receive updates, monitor, and
provide recommendations on the
potential re-building of the
Wayfarers Chapel and related
facilities
Ongoing progress dependent on
approval for a transfer of the Battery
Barnes property by the United States
Coast Guard and fundraising efforts
by Wayfarers Chapel
TBD
Receive updates and provide
recommendations on outreach of
State and Federal agencies
Ongoing TBD
Work with project manager to
refine the project schedule
Ongoing TBD
CONSIDERATIONS
Due to the City’s shift of staff and resources to the landslide, progress on the Civic Center Master
Plan Project has slowed. Because of an anticipated reduction of actionable items, the CCAC has
opted to meet on a quarterly basis, unless otherwise needed, in 2026. The CCAC will convene
additional meetings if necessary.
MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES
Meeting Times and Location:
Regular meetings are scheduled on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. but will shift to a
quarterly basis in 2026. Meetings are held at the Ken Dyda Civic Center Community Room and
via Zoom. To participate virtually, please visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
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Membership:
Name Term Start Term End
Greg O’Brien, Chair 01/21/2020 06/30/2026
Linda Cohu, Vice Chair 06/01/2021 06/30/2028
Lisa Jankovich 08/15/2017 06/30/2028
Anthony Karambelas 12/05/2023 06/30/2026
Paul Klose 03/07/2023 06/30/2026
Mickey Rodich 04/05/2022 06/30/2028
Rayne Sherman 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
City Support:
The Civic Center Advisory Committee is supported by City Council Liaisons Steve Perestam and
George Lewis and Staff Liaison, Matt Waters.
Contact information and details about the Committee are available at:
https://www.rpvca.gov/1063/Civic-Center-Advisory-Committee
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Emergency Preparedness Committee
Twice Yearly Update and Workplan
For the period of July-December 2025
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This executive summary highlights the most important updates from this twice-yearly report,
showcasing the EPC’s accomplishments to date and the major initiatives in progress.
• Explored the feasibility of a City Emergency AM Radio Station
• Continued presence at City and regional events, hosting a booth and sharing invaluable
emergency information with residents
• Supported City readiness, providing feedback, review, guidance, and support for City
Emergency plans and events
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) is to
advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to emergency
preparedness to help ensure the City develops and maintains a high state of readiness to respond
to a wide variety of emergencies and disasters (Resolution No. 2008-61).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the past six months, the EPC has accomplished the following tasks or Projects, based on its
current Work Plan:
• July 2025
o Reviewed and provided feedback on City’s preparedness webpages and Fire Weather
Protocol
• August 2025
o Explored the potential development of creating a City emergency AM radio station,
conducting testing and providing guidance and support to City Staff.
• September 2025
o Provided ideas and feedback on different wildfire related projects (Pano AI, Wildfire
Home Hardening Expo, Pool Sign giveaway)
• October 2025
o Reviewed and provided feedback on the City’s Emergency Operations Plan Update
• November 2025
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o Assisted City Staff in conducting a EOC Functional Exercise
• July to December 2025
o Hosted 5 meetings held to touch base on active emergencies and readiness work.
o Developed and distributed 6 monthly messages to provide preparedness information to
residents
o Attended 10 Events where EPC members provided disaster readiness information to
residents
o Developed and refined summary documents on Emergency Notification Sources
o Monitored local and regional emergency incidents and provided feedback on incident
response to City Staff (regional wildfires, local fires, tsunami advisory, refinery fire)
o Update the Equine Resource Handbook
WORK PLAN
Over the next six months, the EPC will continue to make progress towards its current Work Plan,
which includes a range of tasks and goals to achieve its mission.
Task or Project Current Status Due Date
Develop a Public Outreach Plan to
encourage residents to have situational
awareness of their emergency zones and
local alert and notification systems
The plan is under development July 2026
Support City Staff in the development of a
peninsula equine readiness event in 2026
and finalization of the peninsula equine
resource handbook.
Planning will begin Jan 2026 2026
Support City Staff in development of a
Wildfire readiness event in 2026
Planning will begin Jan 2026 2026
Develop a Wildfire Home Hardening Model
Project in partnership with local schools and
the Youth Advisory Committee
Outreach to schools is ongoing,
guidelines for the project have
been drafted and will be refined
upon school buy-in to the project
Spring 2027
Support the potential development of an RPV
Emergency Radio Station
Pending City Council Approval TBD
Host booths at City and Peninsula events to
share emergency preparedness information
Ongoing N/A
Develop and distribute a monthly message
to encourage resident disaster readiness
Ongoing N/A
Monitor and provide feedback on local
emergency response efforts
Ongoing N/A
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Review City emergency plans and webpages
as they are developed or updated
Ongoing N/A
Maintain and deepen partnerships with local
community groups, and other pertinent
organizations to strengthen neighborhood
safety and enhance emergency readiness
Ongoing N/A
Support and advise City Staff on community
hardening education, guidance and
advocacy projects
Ongoing N/A
Bolster the development and coordination of
comprehensive resources for the evacuation
and sheltering of large animals and equines
within the Rancho Palos Verdes community.
Ongoing N/A
CONSIDERATIONS
None at this time.
MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES
Meeting Times and Location:
Regular meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held
at the Ken Dyda Civic Center Community Room. To participate virtually, please visit
www.rpvca.gov/participate.
Membership:
Name Term Start Term End
James Sprinkel, Chair 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
Donald Campbell, Vice Chair 03/07/2023 06/30/2028
Diane Robinson 03/07/2023 06/30/2026
Edward Blake La Mar Jr. 06/06/2023 06/30/2026
Andrea Nolen 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
Tamara Himmelstein 03/07/2023 06/20/2026
Wouter van Biene 06/06/2023 06/20/2026
City Support:
The EPC is supported by Mayor Paul Seo and Staff Liaison Luna Mohammad.
Contact information and details about the Committee are available at:
https://www.rpvca.gov/167/Emergency-Preparedness-Committee
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Traffic Safety Committee
Twice Yearly Update and Workplan
For the period of July-December 2025
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This executive summary highlights the most important updates from this twice-yearly report,
showcasing the Traffic Safety Committee’s accomplishments to date and the major initiatives in
progress.
• Recommended implementation of traffic calming measures on Trudie Drive
• Recommended implementation of traffic calming measures on Hawthorne Boulevard
between Granvia Altamira and San Nicolas Drive
• Recommended implementation of traffic calming measures for Point Vicente
Elementary School and Cornerstone Elementary School
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) is to provide community input by advising the
City Council on traffic issues, development proposals and special projects as assigned by the City
Council. The TSC reviews and advises on neighborhood traffic calming guidelines and proposed
projects, and collaboratively work with Staff to address resident’s requests for improving livability
and drivability of neighborhood streets in Rancho Palos Verdes (Resolution No. 2008-77)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the past six months, the Traffic Safety Committee has accomplished the following tasks or
Projects, based on its current Work Plan:
• September 2025
o Received and filed a petition for speed humps on Bloomwood Road
o Recommended implementation of traffic calming measures for Trudie Drive
o Recommended implementation of traffic calming measures for a guardrail on
Hawthorne Boulevard
• November 2025
o Recommended to implement traffic calming measures for Point Vicente Elementary
School
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o Recommended to implement traffic calming measures for Cornerstone Elementary
School
o Received and filed a petition to remove the Avenida Classica Traffic Circles Pilot
Project
• December 2025
o Discussed TSC’s Traffic Request Framework
WORK PLAN
Over the next six months, the Traffic Safety Committee will continue to make progress towards its
current Work Plan, which includes a range of tasks and goals to achieve its mission.
Task or Project Current Status Due Date
Review and assess any item
requested by residents, members
of the City Council, Traffic Safety
Committee, and City Staff.
Ongoing Continuous
Explore possible means, options,
and opportunities to control or
reduce vehicular traffic speeds
throughout Rancho Palos Verdes.
Ongoing Continuous
Establish and participate in
community and stakeholder
workshops to solicit both general
and neighborhood-specific
comments related to traffic
concerns.
Ongoing Continuous
Establish and participate in
community and stakeholder
workshops to solicit both general
and neighborhood-specific
comments related to traffic
concerns.
Ongoing Continuous
Review ongoing and pending traffic
studies status via monthly reports
provided by Staff.
Ongoing Continuous
Develop a methodology for TSC to
receive and prioritize future traffic
requests with the Public Works
Department to study and evaluate
current traffic requests.
Ongoing Continuous
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CONSIDERATIONS
Staff will explore and gather data as a basis for development for a strategic plan for traffic safety.
MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES
Meeting Times and Location:
Regular meetings are scheduled on the 4th Monday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are
held at Ken Dyda Civic Center (Community Room) and via Zoom. To participate virtually, please
visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
Membership:
Name Term Start Term End
Mark Crossman, Chair 3/7/2023 6/30/2026
James Guerin 8/19/2025 6/30/2028
Jeanne Min 6/18/2024 6/30/2028
Kit Song 6/18/2024 6/30/2028
John Tye 3/7/2023 6/30/2026
City Support:
The Traffic Safety Committee is supported by Council Liaison Barbara Ferraro and Staff Liaisons
Ramzi Awwad; Deanna Fraley; Noel Casil; and Cheri Bailiff.
Contact information and details about the Committee are available at:
https://www.rpvca.gov/165/Traffic-Safety-Committee
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Finance Advisory Committee
Twice Yearly Update and Workplan
For the period of July-December 2025
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This executive summary highlights the most important updates from this twice-yearly report,
showcasing the Finance Advisory Committee’s accomplishments to date and the major initiatives
in progress.
• Finalized updates to the Debt Management Policy, which FAC Members and Staff
subsequently presented to City Council, receiving unanimous approval
• Reviewed and discussed financial update reports related to treasury activities, landslide
expenditures, and fiscal sustainability plan
• Reviewed and discussed the California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS)
Actuarial Valuation Report (AVR) as of June 30, 2024
• Continued ongoing discussion regarding the Joint Subcommittee between IMAC and FAC
on the potential monetization of groundwater extracted from the Portuguese Bend
landslide
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) is to provide citizen input to the City
Council and Staff regarding financial matters of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The Committee
shall review short and long-term financial information of the City and other financial issues as
assigned by the City Council. The Committee shall provide advice regarding economic
development matters such as methods to improve the business climate and how to better work
with local businesses and shall recommend specific areas for review to the City Council. The
Committee will serve to advise the City Council regarding the City’s financial condition.
(Resolution No. 2008-064).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the past six months, the FAC has accomplished the following tasks or Projects, based on its
current Work Plan:
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• August 2025
o Reviewed and discussed the following:
o Updates to the City’s Debt Management Policy
o Treasury Report
o Updates on the City Council’s Fiscal Sustainability Goal
o Financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide
Complex
• September 2025
o Reviewed and discussed the following:
o Introductory presentation of the mission statement and current workplan from
the staff liaison for the Emergency Preparedness Committee
o Treasury Report
o Financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide
Complex
o Updates regarding the Joint Subcommittee between IMAC and FAC on the
potential monetization of groundwater extracted from the Portuguese Bend
landslide
• October 2025
o Reviewed and discussed the following:
o Final review and recommendations for the City’s Debt Management Policy
o California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) Actuarial Valuation
Report (AVR) as of June 30, 2024
o Financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide
Complex
• November 2025
o Reviewed and discussed the following:
o City’s line of credit options and related costs
o City’s Consolidated Loan to the Redevelopment Agency
o FY 2025-26 First Quarter Financial Report for General Fund
o Financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
o Updates regarding the Joint Subcommittee between IMAC and FAC on the potential
monetization of groundwater extracted from the Portuguese Bend landslide
• December 2025
o Reviewed and discussed the following:
o FY 2025-26 Biannual Report
o FY 2024-25 Year-End Unaudited Financial Report
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o Financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide
Complex
o Updates regarding the Joint Subcommittee between IMAC and FAC on the
potential monetization of groundwater extracted from the Portuguese Bend
landslide
WORK PLAN
Over the next six months, the FAC will continue to make progress towards its current Work Plan,
which includes a range of tasks and goals to achieve its mission.
Task or Project Current Status Due Date
Review and provide
feedback/recommendations regarding
the Work Plan
May / June 2026
Review and provide feedback/
recommendations regarding the
Biannual Report
May / December
2026
Receive a presentation of the pension
report (AVR) and provide
recommendations when appropriate
CalPERS investment results and
impact on the City’s unfunded
accrued liability (UAL).
August /
September 2026
Receive a presentation of the year-end
unaudited actuals (current fiscal year)
December 2026
Receive a presentation of the ACFR and
audit report (current fiscal year)
January /
February 2026
Receive a presentation of the mid-year
financials (current fiscal year)
March 2026
Receive a quarterly presentation on the
Treasury activities and investment
reports
Reports are received quarterly. January, April,
August, October
2026
Receive an update on the Development
Impact Fee Study
May/ June 2026
Receive and review the FY 2026-27
Budget Development Calendar
February/ March
2026
Specific assignments, on an as-needed
basis
2026
Review and discuss results from joint
task force between IMAC and FAC on
monetization of groundwater from
Portuguese Bend
TBD in 2026
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Explore creating a framework for a
financial plan to address unexpected
shortfalls in the General Fund
TBD in 2026
Continue to receive an update on the
Fiscal Sustainability Goal
TBD in 2026
CONSIDERATIONS
• Financial Sustainability Goal
• Financial impact of the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation
• Vulnerability of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) given that transfers-out from the General
Fund are typically based on Transient Occupancy Taxes
MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES
Meeting Times and Location:
Regular meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are
held at in Community Room at the Ken Dyda Civic Center and via Zoom. To participate virtually,
please visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
Membership:
Name Term Start Term End
John MacAllister, Chair 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
Krista Johnson, Vice Chair 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
Emily Colville 03/07/2023 06/30/2026
Willie Wang 03/07/2023 06/30/2026
Becky Clark 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
Dr. Paul R. Weber 06/18/2024 06/30/2028
Jonathan Jung 02/04/2025 06/30/2026
City Support:
The Finance Advisory Committee is supported by Council Liaison George Lewis and Staff Liaison,
Vina Ramos .
Contact information and details about the Committee are available at:
https://www.rpvca.gov/151/Finance-Advisory-Committee.
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Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee
Twice Yearly Update and Workplan
For the period of July-December 2025
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This executive summary highlights the most important updates from this twice-yearly report,
showcasing the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee’s accomplishments to date and
the major initiatives in progress.
• Continued to develop a feasibility study for reusing groundwater extracted from the
Landslide Complex
• Toured emergency landslide stabilization winterization work sites
• Discussed the Committee’s potential role in evaluating infrastructure capability for
wildfires and other emergencies
• Reviewed the City’s programs for reopening closed trails in the Landslide Complex and
traffic flow improvements on Western Avenue
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee shall be to provide
community input by advising the City Council on matters concerning public works and park
infrastructure, capital improvement projects, and maintenance and preventative maintenance
programs for public buildings; park sites; trails; the stormwater system; the sanitary sewer system
including the Abalone Cove Sewer District; street rights-of-way and traffic control devices; the
Palos Verdes Drive South/ Portuguese Bend landslide; and special projects as assigned by the
City Council. (Resolution No. 2014-45)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the past six months, the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee has accomplished
the following tasks, based on its current Work Plan:
July 7, 2025 (Water Reuse Subcommittee)
▪ Members of the Water Reuse Subcommittee met with personnel from WAter
HArvesting SOulutions (WaHaSo), a company that designs mobile water purification
systems, to gather water samples from the deep dewatering wells in order to test the
effectiveness of the company’s treatment technology.
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July 10, 2025 (Lower Hess Park Project Site Walk)
▪ Select IMAC members met with City staff at the Lower Hesse Park Project site to
discuss project scope options.
July 21, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
▪ IMAC members discussed their potential role in evaluating infrastructure capability
for wildfire and other emergencies, then considered creating a subcommittee with
the Emergency Preparedness Committee. James Sprinkel, Chairperson of the
Emergency Preparedness Committee, was invited to give a presentation to the IMAC
and discuss the issue further.
▪ City staff provided IMAC members with an update on completed and proposed
improvements for the Lower Hesse Park Project. IMAC members shared
observations from their recent site walk and provided feedback on project scope
options.
▪ The Landslide Water Reuse Subcommittee provided an update on progress of their
ongoing Landslide Water Reuse Feasibility Study.
▪ IMAC members coordinated with staff to organize a tour to observe completed
emergency landslide stabilization winterization work.
▪ IMAC members discussed expectations for the upcoming joint meeting of the IMAC-
Traffic Safety Committee Roundabouts Subcommittee.
August 11, 2025 (Water Reuse Subcommittee)
▪ Members of the Water Reuse Subcommittee members met with WaHaSo personnel
to review the effectiveness of their treatment system on groundwater extracted
from the Landslide Complex.
August 25-27, 2025 (Landslide Winterization Sites Tour)
▪ IMAC members toured emergency landslide stabilization winterization work sites to
better understand the scope and magnitude of the projects.
September 15, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
▪ IMAC members discussed their observations from their recent Landslide
Winterization Sites Tour.
▪ City staff provided IMAC members with additional details on proposed
improvements for the lower section of Hesse Park along Locklenna Drive. IMAC
members provided feedback on project scope options.
▪ The Landslide Water Reuse Subcommittee provided an update on progress of their
ongoing Landslide Water Reuse Feasibility Study.
▪ City staff updated IMAC members on the Palos Verdes Drive East Guardrail
Improvements Project and reviewed the associated draft condition assessment
report and provided comments and recommendations.
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▪ IMAC members continued the discussion of their potential role in evaluating the
capability of infrastructure for wildfire and other emergencies and whether a
subcommittee should be created with the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
The IMAC concluded that existing studies adequately investigated the issue and no
further work by the IMAC was required at this time.
September 25, 2025 (Parks and Trails Subcommittee)
▪ Parks and Trails Subcommittee members received an update from City staff on trails
impacted by the landslide and plans for their phased reopening.
October 7, 2025 (Water Reuse Subcommittee)
▪ Members of the Water Reuse Subcommittee members met with WaHaSo personnel
to continue their discussions regarding the costs and complexities involved in
employing water treatment technology.
October 22, 2025 (South Bay Cities Council of Governments, SBCCOG)
▪ IMAC member Radke attended a SBCCOG orientation event designed to increase
awareness and understanding of how the SBCCOG supports cities’ work and
promotes collaboration across the South Bay region.
November 17, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
▪ IMAC members received an update from City staff on the Western Avenue Traffic
Flow Improvements project and provided feedback on the project.
▪ City staff provided an update to IMAC members on trails impacted by the landslide
and plans for their reopening. Additionally, the IMAC passed a resolution
acknowledging and thanking City staff and others for their efforts to reopen the trails.
▪ The Landslide Water Reuse Subcommittee provided an update on progress of their
ongoing Landslide Water Reuse Feasibility Study.
▪ IMAC member Radke provided a summary of the SBCCOG orientation event she
attended and shared how the SBCCOG supports cities’ work and promotes
collaboration across the South Bay region.
▪ IMAC members compiled a list of their accomplishments for the first half of Fiscal
Year 2025-26 and prepared a Work Plan for the second half of Fiscal Year 2025 -26,
for presentation to City Council.
WORK PLAN
Over the next six months, the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee will continue to
make progress towards its current Work Plan, which includes a range of tasks and goals to
achieve its mission.
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Task or Project Current
Status
Due Date
Review and provide feedback/recommendations to staff and
City Council regarding a list of potential capital improvement
projects for the City to consider funding in the future fiscal
years.
Ongoing Continuous
Review and provide feedback/recommendations on
conceptual plans, problems, designs, studies, and
infrastructure reviews brought to IMAC by City Council and/or
Staff.
Ongoing Continuous
Continue to review and provide feedback/recommendations
on the Portuguese Bend Landslide remediation program and
continue participation in the Landslide Complex Working
Group.
Ongoing Continuous
Support adoption of the updated Trails Network Plan (TNP). Ongoing Continuous
Review and make recommendations to Recreation and Parks
staff on parks and playgrounds.
Ongoing Continuous
Conduct analysis of a near-term technology for application to
City infrastructure.
Ongoing Continuous
Jointly with the Financial Advisory Committee, determine the
feasibility of reusing groundwater extracted from the
Landslide Complex by the deep dewatering wells as a
revenue source and provide a recommendation to Council.
Ongoing Continuous
Jointly with the Traffic Safety Committee, support the
feasibility studies for traffic improvements, including
proposed roundabouts, at the intersections of Palos Verdes
Drive South and Forrestal Drive, Conqueror Drive, and
Schooner Drive.
Ongoing Continuous
CONSIDERATIONS
The Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee expects to spend the majority of its time
over the next six months supporting the City’s process to develop its capital improvement
program.
MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES
Meeting Times and Location:
Regular meetings are scheduled on the following dates at 6:00 p.m. at Ken Dyda Civic Center
(Community Room) and via Zoom. To participate virtually, please visit www.rpvca.gov/participate:
▪ January 21, 2026
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▪ February 23, 2026
▪ March 16, 2026
▪ April 20, 2026
▪ May 18, 2026
▪ June 2026 - Dark
Membership:
Name Term Start Term End
Peter Shaw, Chair 3/7/2023 6/30/2026
Brian Haig, Vice-Chairperson 3/7/2023 6/30/2026
Nicholas Grillo 6/18/2024 6/30/2028
Totran Radke 6/18/2024 6/30/2026
Fred Smalling 6/18/2024 6/30/2028
John Spielman 6/18/2024 6/30/2028
Laurne Ziminsky 3/7/2023 6/30/2026
City Support:
The Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee is supported by Council Liaison David
Bradley (in 2025) and Stephen Perestam (in 2026) and Staff Liaisons, David Copp and Russ
Bryden.
Contact information and details about the Committee are available at:
https://www.rpvca.gov/152/Infrastructure-Management-Advisory-Commi
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Youth Advisory Committee
Twice Yearly Update and Workplan
For the period of June-December 2025
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This executive summary highlights the most important updates from this twice-yearly report,
showcasing the Committee’s accomplishments to date and the major initiatives in progress.
• YAC members created a new subcommittee on Accessibility and Inclusion to ensure youth
with disabilities are included and supported in our community. This subcommittee will
advocate for their needs, expand opportunities, and lead efforts to promote inclusion.
• E-bike subcommittee members are working with City staff to film a PSA on E-bike safety.
• The Environmental Outreach subcommittee is considering hosting a clothing drive to
donate gently used clothing to a local non-profit.
• Mental Health Subcommittee is currently working on planning a wellness and mental
health event to support youth on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Youth Advisory Committee is to advocate for the needs of the youth by
elevating youth voices to improve their overall well-being and allow the youth to engage with the
inner workings of local government. (Council Policy No. 54A)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over the past six months, the YAC has accomplished the following tasks or Projects, based on its
current Work Plan:
• July 2025
o Due to summer break, the YAC took a hiatus in July and August.
• September 2025
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o The YAC held their first meeting of the 2025-26 school year on September 8, 2025,
which included a Brown Act overview conducted by Deputy City Manager Catherine
Jun and the welcoming of 6 newly appointed members.
o PVPUSD and Private School Outreach Subcommittee was dissolved and merged with
the Education and Outreach Subcommittee, which is committed to involving students
across all schools and working to address their needs.
• October 2025
o A new subcommittee on Accessibility and Inclusion was created to ensure youth with
disabilities are included and supported in our community. This subcommittee will
advocate for their needs, expand opportunities, and lead efforts to promote inclusion.
• November 2025
o Created new subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness with the purpose of
educating youth about disaster preparedness, first aid and safety. The subcommittee
will also create events around drug safety.
o December 2025
o The events subcommittee will plan a Spring/Summer Youth Festival at Golden
Cove where students will be able to sell their art.
WORK PLAN
Over the next six months, the Committee will continue to make progress towards its current Work
Plan, which includes a range of tasks and goals to achieve its mission.
Task or Project Current Status Due Date
Mental Health Event Members from the Mental Health
Subcommittee are working with their
high schools to host a wellness and
mental health event for youth in the
Peninsula.
June 2026
E-Bike PSA Members from the E-Bikes
Subcommittee are currently working
with City staff to create a PSA.
December 2025
Clothes Donation Drive Members from the Environmental
Outreach Committee are
considering hosting a clothing
donation drive to benefit a charity
organization serving the community
June 2026
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Participate in City Events Members will host a booth during the
2026 Whale of a Day where they
promote the YAC and plan and
promote a youth festival at Golden
Cover
April 2026 and
June 2026
Attend a Leadership Conference Youth will attend an Allcove Beach
Cities Conference and South Bay
Cities Council of Governments
Spring 2026
Youth Festival at Golden Cove Youth will have the opportunity to
participate in a one-day festival that
will include crafts and arts, open
mic, etc
Spring 2026
Establish a center for youth in the
community
We are currently exploring
opportunities.
TBD
MEMBERSHIP AND MEETING TIMES
Meeting Times and Location:
Regular meetings are scheduled on the second Monday of every month at 4:15 p.m. Meetings are
held at Ken Dyda Civic Center, Community Room and via Zoom. To participate virtually, please
visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
Membership:
Name Term Start Term End
Kieran Peterson, Chair 08/19/2024 06/30/2026
Krystal Deng, Vice Chair 08/19/2025 06/30/2026
Ashley Chan-Mott 08/19/2025 06/30/2027
Aiden Cruz 10/01/2024 06/30/2026
Brian Coulon 08/19/2025 06/30/2027
Annabelle Huang 08/19/2025 06/30/2027
Gianna Jeon 08/19/205 06/30/2027
Mattia Magnatta 08/19/2025 06/30/2027
Landon Park 08/19/2025 06/30/2027
Valentina Sherer 08/19/2025 06/30/2027
Maya Singh-Barrett 10/01/2024 06/30/2026
Matthew Song 10/01/2024 06/30/2026
Amy Wen 08/19/2025 06/30/2027
City Support:
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The Committee is supported by Council Liaisons, Paul Seo and Barbara Ferraro, and Staff
Liaisons, Catherine Jun and Irantzu Pujadas.
Contact information and details about the Committee are available at:
https://www.rpvca.gov/1682/Youth-Advisory-Committee
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
NUMBER: 54
DATE ADOPTED: August 20, 2019; Amended 04/20/21
SUBJECT: Council Liaisons for Advisory Committees and Commissions
POLICY:
It shall be the policy of the City Council to assign a council member liaison to any City
advisory committee and commissions. Questions or concerns about the direction of the
advisory committee or commission and/or direction from Staff should be directed to the
council liaison. The following parameters are hereby established as guidelines:
A.At the discretion of the City Council, a council member may be assigned to
any of the City’s active advisory committees and commissions, including the
Planning Commission, to serve as a Council liaison.
B.Council liaison assignments may be done on an annual basis at the same time
as the Council appointments to outside agencies are made, typically in
December.
C.After the appointment(s) are made, the Staff liaison to the committee or
commission will be notified by the City Clerk regarding the decision.
D.Attendance at committee and commission meetings by the Council liaison is at
the discretion of the Council Member.
E.Council liaisons may informally arrange for a Council alternate when
scheduling conflicts arise.
F.During a committee and commission meeting, the Council liaison shall serve a
role similar to that of the Staff liaison. The primary responsibility for providing
information to committee and commission members belongs to the Staff
liaison, but the Council liaison may provide additional information at the
request of the Chair when questions fall beyond the scope of staff’s expertise.
G.During a committee or commission meeting, the Council liaison may address
the body under the “Staff Communications” portion of the agenda. During this
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time, the liaison shall address the members from the podium or at a
designated seat at the table with Staff.
H.The Council liaison may raise points of order when procedural issues arise.
I.During committee or commission meetings, authority resides with the
committee/commission Chair.
J.A Council liaison role is primarily an observer, therefore liaisons shall refrain
from:
a.Interfering with the smooth operation of committee/commission
meetings
b.Participating or engaging in discussions or decisions of the
committee/commission
c.Advising what the committee/commission should or should not do or
attempting to influence and/or guide its progress
d.Offering opinions or advocating for or against matters when they come
before the committee/commission
e.Acting in a manner that undermines the Chair’s authority
f.Participating in policy discussions except when providing factual
information at the request of the Chair
g.Speaking on behalf of the full Council without appropriate authority
h.Acting as spokesperson for the committee/commission
K.No more than two members of the City Council are to be in attendance at any
meeting of a committee or commission at any time. If appointed to serve as
liaison to a committee or commission, the council member has priority over
any other council member who may wish to attend and is not a liaison.
L.If questions or concerns arise regarding the conduct of a Council liaison, the
Chair of the committee or commission should consult with the Mayor for
possible resolution. When the liaison in question is the Mayor, the Chair
should consult with the Mayor Pro Tempore for possible resolution.
M.In an effort to keep the City Council and the public informed on the activities of
the committees/commissions, biannual status reports shall be given at a
regular City Council meeting. The biannual report should include a summary of
accomplishments over the past six months and the work plan for the upcoming
six months.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council recognized the need for City committees and commissions to have a
council member act as liaison between the City and the committee/commission.
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