CC SR 20251216 02 - Landslide Emergency Extension
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 12/16/2025
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA TITLE:
Consider updates on the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file an update on the Greater Portuguese Bend -Ancient Altamira
Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex) conditions, activities, and financials;
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING FOR A TERM
OF 60 DAYS THE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON TRAVEL BY UNICYCLES,
BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND OTHER ONE- OR TWO-WHEELED
VEHICLES ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE
COMPLEX DUE TO CONTINUED ROADWAY CONDITIONS;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, CONTINUING THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY DECLARATION AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
47 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2023 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAY PERIOD;
and,
(4) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE STATE
OF LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE
PORTUGUESE BEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, PORTUGUESE BEND
BEACH CLUB, AND SEAVIEW NEIGHBORHOODS BASED ON SUDDEN
ENERGY SHORTAGES, PLANNED DEENERGIZING EVENTS, AND INTERNET
SERVICE SHUT OFFS AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-52 AND
2024-57 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS.
FISCAL IMPACT: VR
Cost to Date:
The total cost of the emergency response is projected to reach approximately $48 million
for the period from October 2022 through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This
includes purchase order carryovers and continuing appropriations from FY 2023 -24 and
is funded through multiple sources, including the General Fund, CIP Fund, ARPA,
Supervisor Hahn’s Social Program Grant, and Metro Funds. Adding the revised FY 2025-
26 budget of $16.4 million, the total estimated cost for the Greater Portuguese Bend–
Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex from 2022 through June 30, 2026, is projected to be
approximately $64.4 million.
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FY 2024-25:
A comprehensive summary of expenditures incurred for FY 2024 -25 is included in the
August 19, 2025 staff report and can be found at the following link:
https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=4840&meta_id=130486
FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget:
The FY 2025-26 City Council adopted budget for the City’s response to the Portuguese
Bend Landslide is $17,750,000 in the CIP and $860,300 for property tax assessments in
the General Fund, as detailed in the tables below.
On September 16, 2025, the City Council approved a revised budget based on a current
assessment of field conditions and a reassessment of the proposed winterization projects.
The total revised budget is $16.4 million, a decrease of $2,168,000. The breakdown for
each fund is shown below:
Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund:
Funding Source: Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund FY 2025-26
Revised Budget
8202 - Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer Repair Program 3,000,000
8304 - Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project 530,000
8307 - Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Emergency
Stabilization Measures 6,187,000
Construction 3,984,045
Professional Services (Engineering, Environmental, Inspection, Management 1,627,955
Contingency 575,000
8308 - Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Deep Dewatering Wells
1 thru 6 Permanent Power (City's Federal Grant Match) 525,000
8309 - Portuguese Bend Landslide Hydrology & Hydraulics Study 1,265,000
TOTAL - FY 2025-26 (CIP FUND – PREVIOUSLY $13,675,000) $11,507,000
Special Revenue (Restricted) Funds:
Funding Sources: Special Revenue (Restricted) Funds FY 2025-26
Revised Budget
8302 - Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide Repair Program 2,500,000
SB-1 Gas Tax (Fund 204) 750,000
Prop C (Fund 215) 1,150,000
Measure R (Fund 220) 600,000
8308 - Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Deep Dewatering
Wells 1 thru 6 Permanent Power 1,575,000
Federal Grant 1,575,000
TOTAL - FY 2025-26 SPECIAL REVENUE (RESTRICTED) FUNDS $4,075,000
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General Fund:
Funding Source: General Fund FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget
3150 Property Tax Assessments
KCLAD 475,902
ACLAD 384,398
TOTAL - FY 2025-26 General Fund $860,300
ORIGINATED BY: Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works
Vina Ramos, Director of Finance VR
Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development
Katie Lozano, Open Space and Trails Manager
REVIEWED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager CJ
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A.Resolution No. 2025-___ Continuing Temporary Prohibition of One- or Two-
Wheeled Vehicles on Palos Verdes Drive South for 60 Days (Page A-1)
B.Resolution No. 2025-___ Continuing Local Emergency (Page B-1)
C.Resolution No. 2025-___ Continuing Local De-energization Emergency
(Page C-1)
D.Displacement Rate Contour Map: November 4, 2025 (Page D-1)
E.Landslide GPS Survey Report: November 4, 2025 (Page E-1)
F.November 4, 2025 Staff Report (link) (
G.August 19, 2025 Staff Report (link)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Tonight, the City Council is being asked to receive and file an update on the Landside
Complex conditions, activities, and financials. City Council is also being asked to extend
the temporary prohibition of one- or two-wheeled vehicles on Palos Verdes Drive South,
continue the local emergency, and continue the local de -energization emergency for 60
days due to continuing landslide conditions.
•Following are key dewatering program updates:
o ACLAD currently has 16 operational wells and pumped a total of approximately
4.25 million gallons of water in the month of November, which is a decrease from
5 million gallons in October; this is due to the disruption of some pumping during
the November 2025 atmospheric river, as well as due to some wells periodically
running dry.
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o There are nine (9) out of the original 11 installed City DDWs that have not been
decommissioned and are operational and pumped at a rate of approximately 30
million gallons of water in November.
o KCLAD currently has 1 operational DDWs pumping at a rate of approximately 10.8
million gallons per month in November.
• Following are key winterization updates:
o City winterization of Upper Altamira Canyon is in progress and expected to
conclude in mid-December 2025.
o ACLAD began work on winterization of the Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS)
culvert and completed winterization of Lower Altamira Canyon (seaward of PVDS)
using City loan funds and a City financial contribution not to exceed $200,000.
o Winterization of Portuguese Canyon is continuing with completion expected in late
December 2025.
o Maintenance of other winterized areas is ongoing.
o Staff recommend additional priority winterization measures within the existing
approved budget as follows:
▪ Re-grading, adding a top layer of gravel, and installing sandbags on the
Plumtree Road within City property to improve drainage and maintain the road
in a manner than can be used by City construction crews.
▪ Filling a fissure above Cinnamon Lane on City property to reduce groundwater
infiltration and runoff concentrating downstream near private property.
• Following are key movement rate updates:
o ACL decelerated an average of 7% to approximately 1.82 inches per week from
October 2 to November 4 2025; with current movement rate approximately 13
times the October 2022 pre-deep slip plane activation rate.
o PBL decelerated an average of 2% to 1.16 inches per week from October 2 to
November 4, 2025; with current movement rate approximately 6.8 times the
October 2022 pre-deep slip plane activation rate.
o KCL continues to show no measurable movement.
• Following are key financial updates:
o As of December 5, 2025, a total of $9.9 million or 60% of the total budget for FY
2025-26 has been spent or encumbered, including $3.3 million (20%) spent and
$6.6 million (40%) encumbered.
o ACLAD has spent $1.5 million or 95% percent of its $1.6 million loan from the City,
mostly on new well maintenance and operations. Additional expenses include
$36,425 for surface drainage work, of which the City reimbursed $23,625 as part
of the Altamira Canyon winterization efforts. KCLAD has spent $1.0 million or 53%
percent of its $1.9 million loan from the City, mostly on dewatering well programs.
• City Council is being asked to extend the temporary prohibition of one- or two-wheeled
vehicles on Palos Verdes Drive South, continue the local emergency, and continue
the local de-energization emergency for 60 days due to continuing landslide
conditions.
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BACKGROUND:
The Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex, sometimes called the Ancient Altamira
Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex) encompassed four historically active landslide
areas in the City: the Portuguese Bend Landslide (PBL), the Abalone Cove Landslide
(ACL), the Klondike Canyon Landslide (KCL), and the Beach Club Landslide (BCL) and
includes areas uphill from the PBL and ACL, within the Landslide Complex as mapped by
various agencies.
On October 3, 2023, the City Council conducted a discussion regarding the conditions of
the Landslide Complex. After considering information presented that evening, including
public testimony, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2023-47 declaring
the existence of a local emergency within the geographic boundaries of the Landslide
Complex and adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 674U to establish a 45-day moratorium on
the acceptance or processing of applications, issuance of permits, and construction of all
structures within the Landslide Complex (Moratorium). The City Council has extended the
local emergency on multiple occasions, and it remains in effect until January 3, 2026,
unless extended again this evening.
On August 20, 2024, the City Council authorized the emergency installation of immediate
stabilization and protection measures consisting of deep dewatering wells (DDWs) in
response to exponential acceleration of the Landslide Complex as a result of histori c
rainfall during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 rainy seasons.
On October 1, 2024, the City Council authorized an expansion of the DDW program to
the Abalone Cove area, on City-owned property. Additionally, the City Council authorized
a winterization program on City-owned property in the Landslide Complex without waiving
the Abalone Cove Landslide Hazard Abatement District’s (ACLAD) and Klondike Canyon
Landslide Hazard Abatement District’s (KCLAD) responsibilities as identified in their plans
of control.
On February 18, 2025, the City Council affirmed only using the $1.6 million City loan to
implement the ACLAD’s DDW Plan including two monitoring wells and instrumentation
that would be installed, maintained and operated by ACLAD within their jurisdictional
boundaries. A sum of $100,000 was also approved to provide ACLAD with professional
services (i.e. project management and geologist).
On May 6, 2025, the City Council received a summary of the status of the DDW and
winterization programs.
On September 16, 2025, the City Council modified the FY 2025-26 landslide emergency
response budget for several projects/activities resulting in an overall reduction of
$2,168,000, to preserve funding for future year operations and maintenance of landslide
measures. Additionally, the City Council authorized the use of the City’s winterization
contingency of $200,000 to pay for 50% of the cost of repairing the culvert under Palos
Verdes Drive South (PVDS) and 100% of the cost of Lower Altamira Canyon winterization
by ACLAD.
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This report will serve as the 60-day standing report on the current conditions of the
Landslide Complex and consideration to extend the local state of emergency and
prohibition of one- and two-wheeled vehicles along PVDS through the Landslide
Complex.
DISCUSSION:
1. Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Update
The City Council is being asked to receive and file an update on the Landslide Complex
conditions, activities, and financials.
Geologic Conditions
A summary of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 rainy seasons can be found in the May 7, 2024
staff report at the following link:
https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=4522&meta_id=118930
A summary of the 2024-25 rainy season can be found in the May 6, 2025 staff report at
the following link:
https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=4791&meta_id=127446
For the 2025-26 rainy season, only 1.22 inches of rain had fallen between October 1 and
November 12, 2025, which is typical for the early Fall. However, between November 13
and 21, 2025; a series of strong atmospheric river storms brought record and near-record
rainfall to many parts of Southern California, including 5.5 inches falling at Rolling Hills
Fire Station 56 near the crest of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and 3.64 inches falling at Pt.
Vicente along the coast. The current season total at Fire Station 56 is 6.72 inches, or
about 49% of the entire season average, and eclipses the total rainfall amount that fell in
the entire 2024-25 season.
Recent GPS survey data published by McGee Surveying Consulting for the approximately
“monthly” monitoring period ending November 4, 2025 were reviewed and analyzed
(Attachment E).
Figures 1 on the following page, presents scaled displacement rates (i.e., movement
velocities), movement vectors, and contours (aka “heat maps”) of displacement rates for
the November 4, 2025 full monitoring period. (Attachment D)
Figure 2, on the following page, provides contours of landslide displacement rate change
since March 9, 2025, which provides perspective on which areas of the landslide complex
are decelerating the fastest within a specified period of time.
Table 1 provides a summary of movement rates for each sub -slide over time.
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Figure 1: Scaled Displacement Rates for November 4, 2025 Monitoring Period
Figure 2: March 9, 2025 to November 4, 2025 Displacement Rate Change Contour Map
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Table 1: Sub-Slide Movement Rates as of November 4, 2025
Sub-Slide Oct 2022 Oct 2023* July 2024** Nov 2025 Nov 2025
Decrease
from July
2024 Peak
Average Movement (Inches/Week) %
KCL 0.06 0.33 4.34 0.0 100%
PBL 0.17 0.91 11.02 1.16 89.5%
ACL 0.14 0.72 10.25 1.82 82.2%
Upper Altamira 0.08 0.52 9.17 1.74 81%
Factor of Movement
KCL 1 5.5 72.3 0 -
PBL 1 5.4 64.8 6.8 -
ACL 1 5.1 72.3 13.0 -
Upper Altamira 1 6.5 114.6 21.8 -
*Month of emergency declaration
**Month of peak movement rate
For all points monitored across the entire Landslide Complex, the following are the key
conclusions for the time period of November 4, 2025:
• The average movement rate for all points still moving within the active landslide
boundary is 1.44 inches/week, a very slight decrease from 1.45 inches/week as of
October 2, 2025.
• The ACL movement, within its historical boundary, has decelerated an average of
approximately 7% from October 2 through November 4, 2025. The average rate of
movement for these points was approximately 1.82 inches/week from October 2,
2025 through November 4, 2025. The ACL movement has decelerated an average
of 81% since the deep dewatering program commenced mid-September 2024. The
fastest moving area remains the upper portion of the ACL at approximately 2.2
inches/week. As can be seen in Figure 2 on the previous page, the ACL has
exhibited the highest reduction in landslide velocity between March 9 and
November 4, 2025. This is believed to be due to the recent deep dewatering
program implemented by ACLAD.
• The PBL, within its historical boundary, has decelerated an average of 2% from
October 2 through November 4, 2025. The average rate of movement was
approximately 1.16 inches/week from October 3 through November 4, 2025. The
PBL movement has decelerated an average of 88.3% since the deep dewatering
program commenced in mid-September 2024. Following completion of DDWs 1
through 6 by late October 2024, the PBL experienced a dramatic reduction in
movement velocity. From October 2024 through mid -February 2025 the PBL was
viewed as having reached a steady state of movement. A slight uptick in movement
velocity occurred in response to rainfall in February a nd March 2025; however,
since April 2025, the GPS monitoring data indicate that the PBL has been steadily
decelerating.
• There has been no measurable movement of the KCL since mid-October 2024.
Although some points in the KCL have periodically shown measurable changes in
their GPS position, these movements are at or below the limits of instrument
precision. Further absolute vector analysis shows that the changes are not in a
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consistent progressive pattern, but rather in random directions, which indicates
GPS “noise” rather than actual movement. Recently, “new cracking and
movement” was reported in the vicinity of 4361 to 4393 Dauntless Drive. The City
Geologist observed this area and determined from field observation and
comparison of mapping on aerial photographs that the cracks were pre-existing
but reflecting through previous patched areas, and there was minor settlement of
the street observed in front of the driveway apron of 4369 Dauntless Drive. Review
of nearby GPS monitoring points indicated no movements horizontally or vertically
at the limits of instrument precision. Because there is no movement occurring, the
KCL has decelerated 100% since the deep dewatering program commenced in
mid-September 2024.
• The movement rate of the Greater Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex/Ancient
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex GPS monitoring points outside of the
historical boundaries of the ACL and PBL has, on average, remained static from
October 2 through November 4, 2025. The average rate of movement for these
points was approximately 1.74 inches/week from October 3 through November 4,
2025. The Greater Portuguese Bend/Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex points
have decelerated an average of 81% since the deep dewatering program
commenced in mid-September, 2024.
• There continues to be no measurable movement of points along the Burma Road
switchbacks since December 3, 2024. Vector analysis performed on the GPS
points in this area confirms that the reported data represent GPS instrument
“noise” rather than actual movement.
• There continues to be no measurable movement of points along Burma Road,
located just north of the mapped boundary of major landslide movement (2023 -
2025) and downslope from recent movement occurring in Rolling Hills in the Flying
Triangle Landslide and the areas of Cinchring Road and Quail Ridge Road. This
lack of measurable movement continues to support a hypothesis that the Altamira
Complex and the landslide(s) further north-northeast in Rolling Hills, portions of
which continue to creep, are not directly structurally connected.
• There continues to be no measurable movement of GPS points located outside of
the mapped Greater Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex/Ancient Portuguese
Bend Landslide Complex, including at Abalone Shoreline Park, in the Island View
tract, at the top of Burma Road, at the west end of the former Livingston Quarry
area (Forrestal), and in the Seaview Tract.
• Point AB76, just inside the far west margin of the landslide on the York property,
ceased moving as of March 2025.
Open Space, Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, Trails, and Beach Conditions
Current trail and beach closures continue to exist within the Portuguese Bend, Filiorum,
and Abalone Cove Reserves. Approximately 12.5 miles of trails within these Reserves
remain closed, as well as the open space area around the Archery Range , due to
landslide-related damage and/or abatement work. For the same reasons, three public
beaches (Abalone Cove Beach, Sacred Cove Beach, and the beach below the Archer y
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Club) remain closed. The City Manager temporarily closed these areas in close
coordination with the City Geologist, L.A. County Fire Department and Lifeguards,
California Coastal Commission, and Public Safety agencies. The City continues to
monitor these areas closely with managing partners and subject experts for opportunities
to reopen.
At the September 16, 2025 City Council meeting, members of the Portuguese Bend
Community expressed the significant detrimental impact to their community of having so
many trails closed adjacent to their community. They spoke of the specific impact to
equestrians and voiced their need for trail access. They additionally expressed their
desire to use the trails located within the 96-acre Wildlife Corridor acquired in 2022.
Detailed information on these topics was provided in the “Additional Information” section
of the November 4, 2025 City Council Staff Report which is linked above as Attachment
F.
Deep Dewatering Well Program Status
The Deep Dewatering Well (DDW) component of the emergency stabilization activities is
complete. The August 19, 2025 City Council staff report shows the locations of the DDWs
and monitoring wells (Attachment G). Table 2 below provides the current DDW program
statistics. Following are key observations on the current status of DDW operations:
• There are nine (9) out of the original 11 installed City DDWs that have not been
decommissioned are currently online and extracting groundwater at a rate of
approximately 30 million gallons of water in November 2025.
Table 2: DDW Current Water Extraction Rates as of December 8, 2025
DDW
No.
Date
Operational
Current Approximate Water Extraction Rate
(Gallons Per Minute)
Total Water Extraction to
Date
Acre-Ft Million
Gallons
1 9/13/2024 100 (re-drilled 3/21/25 and 9/25/25) 158 51
2 9/17/2024 90 (re-drilled 5/29/25) 166 54
3 9/21/2024 70 (re-drilled 3/24/25) 152 50
4 9/21/2024 N/A, Decommissioned 3/27/25 112 36 4A 3/29/2025 50
5 9/25/2024 95 (re-drilled 3/26/25 and 9/18/2025) 146 48
6 9/28/2024 60 (re-drilled 12/29/24 and 5/23/25) 134 44
7 10/15/2024 N/A, Decommissioned 6/3/25 15 5
8 10/17/2024 95 (re-drilled 8/14/25) 107 35
9 10/25/2024 N/A, Decommissioned 11/07/24 80 26 9A 11/16/2024 45 (re-drilled 12/29/24, 5/10/25, 8/22/25)
10 10/24/2024 110 (re-drilled 5/11/25) 176 57
11 12/3/2024 N/A, Decommissioned 3/14/25 2 1
Totals 690 1,248 407
Underground water pressure measuring instruments, called vibrating wire piezometers
(piezometers) were installed to assist in determining the effects of DDWs on reducing
high water pressures, including locally artesian pressures, that might be contributing to
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accelerated landslide movement. Five monitoring wells with piezometers were installed
under the deep slip plane as well as under the shallow slip plane to measure uplift
pressure on each slip plane. The locations of the piezometers can be found in the August
19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Attachment G).
Chart 1 shows water pressures from the piezometers installed under the deep slip plane
and Chart 2, following page, shows water pressures from the piezometers installed above
the deep slip plane and below the shallower slip plane. The charts show water pressure
from the time the piezometers were installed until the present time, or until they stopped
functioning due to landslide shearing. Pressure on the plots has been converted to
equivalent feet of water pressure.
Chart 1: PBL Deep Slip Plane Water Pressure
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Chart 2: PBL Mid-Deep Slip Plane Water Pressure
For those piezometers near the DDWs in both the PBL (P-1, P-2, and P-3), the plots show
a marked decrease in pressure immediately following the start of the DDW program. The
surviving piezometer, P-2, continued to show a relatively constant decrease to a
somewhat current steady state pressure drop over time, which correlates to reduced
surface movement in nearby GPS survey points. Slight decreasing pressure trends are
continuing.
The piezometers far away from DDWs (E-2-2 and E-2-5) show no to only a slight
decrease in pressure over the last five months or so. The slight reduction shown in
piezometers E-2-2 and E-2-5 is likely the result of drying conditions and below normal
rainfall and the achievement of a steady state pressure condition. It is notable that
piezometer P-2, where there is water pumping, is experiencing a continual drop in
pressure; while piezometers E-2-2 and E-2-5, where there is no water pumping, do not.
Emergency Winterization Projects Status
Upper Altamira Canyon
Re-grading the side of the canyon that is closing in on the other side is now complete,
bedding for the pipe has been installed, and pipe placement is in progress. This will
temporarily close fissures and provide for some water flow through the pipe. This work
will minimize runoff from recharging the ground water table in anticipation of dewatering
wells continuing to reduce the rate of movement. Due to pausing work for rainy weather
in mid-November, the work is now expected to be completed by mid-December 2025.
Staff notes that there remains a risk that the pipe may be crushed again as the canyon
may close in on itself before the end of the rainy season, and it is not likely that the pipe
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could be maintained after rains because conditions may become unsuitable for
equipment. If conditions remain suitable for pipe repairs, there would be additional costs
for the maintenance work beyond the current approved budget that the City Council may
be asked to consider at a future meeting.
Kelvin Canyon
Grading from the FY 2024-25 emergency winterization remains in good condition.
Maintenance of the existing winterization will continue to be performed on an as-needed
basis within the approved budget.
Klondike Canyon
Maintenance of the pond liner and erosion control measures from FY 2024 -25 continues
to be performed on an as-needed basis within the approved budget.
Fissure Filling/Portuguese Canyon
Installation of temporary piping to convey water from the depressed area above Burma
Road Trail to lower areas of the landslide continues. This work will prevent water from
ponding above the Burma Road Trail and keep it free flowing, thereby reducing
opportunities for infiltration at the head of the landslide. Due to pausing work for rainy
weather in mid-November, the work is now expected to be completed by late December
2025.
Seaview Neighborhood
Re-graded and paved streets, storm water capture inlets, drainage pipes, and graben
liners from the FY 2024-25 winterization remain in good condition. Staff assessed
performance of the drainage features during and after the November 13-17 rain event
and found that all winterization elements functioned appropriately. Based on feedback
from residents, and this assessment, Staff are evaluating enhancements to drainage
elements of winterization. Maintenance work will continue to be performed on an as-
needed basis within the approved budget.
Additional Winterization Recommendations
Based on evolving field conditions, Staff have identified two additional priority locations
for emergency winterization measures as shown in Figure 3 on the next page. The newly
recommended emergency winterization measures at these locations can be
accomplished within the existing approved City Council budget based on the current
winterization budget as some elements of winterization have been completed under
budget.
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Figure 3: Proposed Winterization Measures North of the Portuguese Bend Community
Location 1: Plumtree Road Drainage Improvements
This approximately 280-foot-long by 12-foot-wide unpaved section of Plumtree Road is
solely located within city-owned property boundaries and is used as the most direct
access by City construction crews to implement the City Council-authorized winterization
measures in Altamira Canyon to the east. During the rain events in November 2025, this
section of road was observed to convey less surface runoff to the paved section of
Plumtree Road downstream than expected. As Figure 4 on the next page shows,
temporary erosion control measures along the City property boundary were installed;
however, they do not address the current drainage and degraded conditions of the road
section.
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Figure 4: Plumtree Road After the November 2025 Storms
To reduce the risk of water intrusion and erosion to nearby private property, as well as
continued degradation of the road through a combination of future heavy equipment
access and wet weather, Staff recommend partially re-grading the road, adding a top
layer of gravel to the surface, and installing sandbags along the City property boundary
as an additional drainage measure. The additional cost of constructing these
improvements is estimated to be approximately $40,000.
Location 2: Fissure Above Cinnamon Lane
The existing fissure above Cinnamon Lane was re-graded and filled as part of the 2024-
25 emergency winterization measures. Due to continued land movement in the area, the
fissure has reopened to an extent that significantly modifies the drainage pattern of the
area; effectively creating a source of groundwater infiltration, as well as a means of
surface water entering the fissure and concentrating downstream near private property.
Figure 5 on the next page shows the approximate extent of the fissure and its proximity
to private property.
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Figure 5: Existing Fissure North of the Portuguese Bend Community
To reduce the concentration of surface water near private property, Staff recommend
filling the fissure within City property boundaries and re-grading the area to restore it to
the broader drainage pattern conditions similar to the December 2024 emergency
winterization conditions. The additional cost to construct these measures is estimated to
be approximately $70,000. The estimate does not include any work on private property.
However, addressing the fissure within City property boundaries would still significantly
improve drainage and reduce the potential for surface water infiltrating into the ground.
The above-recommended measures can be accomplished within the balance of available
budget approved by the City Council on September 16, 2025. Additionally, the balance of
available budget after implementing these measures would also be sufficient for
continued maintenance for areas already winterized by the city.
ACLAD Update
ACLAD Dewatering Well Program Status
Following is a summary status of the ACLAD’s dewatering activities as of December 9,
2025. The locations of ACLAD dewatering wells can be found in the August 19, 2025 City
Council Staff Report (Attachment G).
• ACLAD currently has 12 operational wells (a combination of original wells and new
DDWs) that have pumped a total of approximately 4.25 million gallons of water in
the month of November 2025.
o 5 original wells extracted approximately 0.925 million gallons of water.
o 8 DDWs extracted approximately 3.325 million gallons of water.
• Operating generators during rain was problematic; therefore, wells were offline for
4-5 days during rainy weather.
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• Wells do not operate during the evening hours due to the use of generators.
o Approximately half of wells run dry by early afternoon and do not pump
overnight while water recharges.
• Pumping rates overall continue to decline month-over-month as wells are running
dry.
ACLAD installed piezometers in the vicinity of their DDWs to collect data on the impact of
the DDWs on high water pressures, including local artesian pressures, that might be
contributing to accelerated landslide movement. The locations of the piezometers can be
found in the August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Attachment G). The piezometers
were installed under the deep slip plane as well as under the shallow slip plane to
measure uplift pressure on each slip plane.
The City’s consultant engineering geologists, in coordination with ACLAD, reviewed the
data from the piezometers and prepared charts to show water pressure over time. Charts
3 and 4 show water pressure from the time the piezometers were installed until the
present time. Pressure on the plots has been converted to equivalent feet of water
pressure.
Chart 3: ACLAD Deep Slip Plane Water Pressure
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Chart 4: ACLAD Mid-Deep Slip Plane Water Pressure
The plots for those piezometers near the DDWs in the ACL (Alta 8 and Alta9), show a
marked decrease in pressure immediately following the start of the DDW program. The
direct correlation between pumping rates/volumes and pressure decrease is pronounced.
While there was a continuous decreasing trend with the initiation and continuance of
pumping on nearby wells, reciprocally there was a sharp rise in water pressure
measurements when nearby wells ceased operation due to maintenance issues (some
of which resulted in cessation of pumping for 3 weeks or more). Sharp pressure rises are
evident on the ACL plots during this time period.
To further analyze the impact of ACLAD’s DDW program on land movement; pressure for
the shallow and middle piezometers of monitoring well Alta -8, which is next to pumping
well DDW-29, was plotted in Chart 5. The plot also shows average horizontal movement
velocity for the closest 12 GPS points and the timeline for when the various ACLAD DDWs
came online. An abrupt decline in pressure for the middle piezometer in Alta -8 occurred
around May 1st, 2025, after DDW's 24, 26, 27 and 28 came online (with DDW -16B and
25 already online), and there was an accompanying decrease in movement velocity as of
the May 1st GPS readings. Similarly, there is a strong correlation observed between the
decline in pressure for the shallow piezometer, and decrease in movement velocity,
particularly notable around the middle of March 2025 but then significantly dropping
around the beginning of July when DDW-29 came online. DDW29 went offline on October
10 due to a generator issue, and there is an immediate response seen, with rising
pressure for both the shallow and middle piezometers in Alta-8, until the pumping was
restarted on October 22, after which piezometric levels began to fall again. This is a clear
indication that DDW29 is reducing groundwater levels (expressed as pressure) in multiple
aquifers that do not appear to be hydraulically connected, but are both penetrated by the
monitoring well as well as the dewatering well. This has cut the landslide movement
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velocity by about 50% since April of this year. The November 13 to 21, 2025 rainstorms
during which 5.5 inches of rain fell on the landslide area are also shown on Chart 5b.
There does not appear to be an immediate impact on pressure levels from the rainstorms.
Impacts of the rainstorms will continue to be monitored for a delayed response.
Chart 5: ACLAD DDW Dewatering Impact on Land Movement
ACLAD Winterization Status
ACLAD is performing emergency winterization work using City loan funds and a City
financial contribution not to exceed $200,000.
ACLAD is in the process of conducting winterization of the culvert conveying Altamira
Canyon under PVDS. An interim measure was installed that successfully conveyed runoff
during the November 13-17, 2025 rain event.
ACLAD completed winterization of Lower Altamira Canyon in advance of the November
13-17, 2025 rain event. The work consisted of re-establishing the channel that conveys
runoff from the culvert under PVDS to the ocean. The channel successfully conveyed
runoff as shown in Exhibit 1.
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Exhibit 2- Lower Altamira Canyon Emergency Winterization
KCLAD Update
Following is the status of KCLAD’s activities as of December 9, 2025. The locations of
KCLAD dewatering wells can be found in the August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report
(Attachment G).
• Following is the KCLAD well operational status and production :
o KCLAD Wells #3 (shallow) is not operational and has no water.
o KCLAD Well #4 (shallow) is being fitted with a jet pump and has a water
level at 30 to 40 feet.
o KCLAD Well #5: pump depth at 133 feet; water depth at 105 feet;
temporarily out of service and troubleshooting is in progress.
o KCLAD Well #6, with a pump set at a depth of 154 feet and a water depth
of 122 feet, is temporarily offline due to low water levels.
o KCLAD Well #7: pump depth at 175 feet; water depth at 165 feet; pumping
rate at 251 gallons per minute.
• Weekly readings are uploaded to the KCLAD website (KCGHAD.org).
KCLAD and Staff continue to coordinate on drainage and winterization efforts related to
receiving flow from Klondike Canyon.
Utility Updates
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
Following are SoCalGas updates since the November 4, 2025 staff report:
• All homes in Seaview and PBBC hat have taken the necessary steps to receive
gas service may make a request to SoCalGas for restoration of service. At this
time, there is no indication when gas service will be restored in the PBCA.
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Southern California Edison (SCE)
Following are SCE updates since the November 4, 2025 City Council Staff Report:
• One home was de-energized because it was causing dangerous back feed into
the lines. SCE is working with the customer to get them re-energized.
o As a safety reminder to customers from SCE: Backup generators must meet
electrical codes and have a transfer switch to prevent dangerous back feed
of electricity onto SCE’s power lines. Back feeding of electricity from self-
generation can send dangerous current onto SCE’s lines that can endanger
the lives of crews who may be working nearby.
• In the PBBC and Seaview neighborhoods, SCE will re-energize the remaining
homes on a weekly basis upon successful completion of electrical inspection.
• As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the resiliency and reliability of SCE
infrastructure, SCE began installing an innovative solution - Tension Relief
Strategy - in the Seaview neighborhood, as well as other areas of the Palos Verdes
Peninsula. More information can be found at: Energized.edison.com/rpv
As a separate item, on September 16, 2025, City Council approved relocating the
temporary power pole at the Ladera Linda Community Park with a new permanent
electrical service alignment consisting of overhead lines and poles. SCE is currently
finalizing the design of the overhead option and will start construction in the coming
months after permits are issued by Public Works.
Sanitary Sewer – Portuguese Bend Community
The City continues to make repairs to the Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer System (Ab Cove
Sewer) as line breaks or pump malfunctions are discovered.
Sanitary Sewer – Seaview Neighborhood
There are currently no activities related to the Seaview Sanitary sewer as there has been
no detectable land movement for many months.
Sanitary Sewer – Portuguese Bend Beach Club (PBBC)
There are currently no activities to report for the privately owned PBBC sanitary sewer.
Sanitary Sewer – PVDS Trunk Lines
There are currently no activities related to the PVDS sanitary sewer trunk lines.
California Water Service (Cal Water)
Following are Cal Water updates since the November 4, 2025 City Council Staff Report:
• Due to a fissure near an existing water pressure regulator at Vanderlip Trail and
Burma Trail, the water pressure regulator is being relocated. In general, when
water main elevations change, the water distribution system requires the use of
pressure regulators to maintain safe and consistent levels of pressure for the
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system. This work is expected to continue throughout the remainder of the year.
Additionally, during the design for the new above ground water main and pressure
regulators, Cal Water is proactively installing sound blankets on select assets to
minimize potential noise. Most pressure regulators are underground, in vaults, and
do not require sound blankets.
• An existing water tank on Burma Road that has been out of service for a few years
is being removed to reduce any associated risk of further land movement. The
water tank will not be replaced as the new above ground water main functions in
its place. Cal Water’s contractor will be disassembling and removing the water tank
over the course of the remainder of the year.
Communications
There are no new Communications updates since the November 4, 2025 City Council
Staff Report (Attachment E).
Financial Update
FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget – Expenditures
On June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted the FY 2025-26 Budget which includes
$17.75 million of Portuguese Bend Landslide projects, as summarized in the Fiscal
Impact section (page 2 of the report). Of this amount, almost $13.7 million is funded by
the CIP Fund and $4 million from Special Revenue (Restricted) Funds. Additionally, the
FY 2025-26 budget includes $860,000 for property tax assessment fees paid to KCLAD
and ACLAD, funded by the General Fund.
On September 16, 2025, the City Council approved a revised budget based on a current
assessment of field conditions and a reassessment of the proposed winterization projects.
The total revised budget is lower by $2,168,000, resulting in a revised FY 2025-26 budget
of $16.4 million.
As of December 5, 2025, total expenditures are $3.3 million (20%), with $6.6 million (40%)
encumbered, for a combined total of almost $9.9 million or 60% of the total revised
budget. The breakdown is as follows:
• CIP Fund: $1.9 million in expenditures and $4.8 million encumbered, which is
58% of the revised budget of $11.5 million (Table 3).
• Special Revenue Funds: $558,842 in expenditures and $1.8 encumbered, for
a total of 58% of the revised budget of $4.1 million (Table 4).
• General Fund: $860,300 in expenditures, equal to100% of the budget (Table
5).
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Table 3: PB Landslide - FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and YTD – CIP Fund
Table 4: PB Landslide - FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and YTD – Special Revenue Funds
Table 5: PB Landslide - FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget – General Fund
FY 2025-26 Projected Fund Balance – CIP Fund
Overall, the FY 2025-26 projected CIP fund balance is $8.5 million, net of reserves (Table
6). This projection incorporates the draft year-end results (with detailed staff report being
presented separately tonight), as well as the actions approved by the City Council on
September 16, 2025, and October 7, 2025, including:
• A $2.1 million reduction in expenditures approved on September 16, 2025;
• A $4 million increase in revenues from the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District No. 2 approved on October 7, 2025;
Program Object
Code
Funding Source: Capital
Infrastructure Program
(CIP) Fund 330
FY 2025-26
Adopted Budget
FY 2025-26
Revised Budget
12/05/25
Expenditures
($)
Encumbered
($)
YTD Spent &
Encumbered (%)Balance
8202
8001,
8005,8006,
8802
Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer
Repair Program 3,000,000 3,000,000 129,089 223,309 12%2,647,602
8304 8001,8003 Portuguese Bend Landslide
Remediation 700,000 530,000 0 459,294 87%70,706
8307
8802 Construction 5,750,000 4,559,045 1,214,836 1,908,240 75%1,435,969
8001,8005,
8006
Soft Costs (Engineering,
Environmental, Inspection,
Management
1,725,000 1,627,955 547,553 934,287 92%146,115
8801 Contingency 575,000 575,000 0 0 0%575,000
8308 8802
Portuguese Bend Landslide
Remediation - Deep Dewatering
Wells 1 thru 6 Permanent Power
(City's Federal Match)
525,000 525,000 0 0 0%525,000
8309 8001 Portuguese Bend Landslide
Hydrology & Hydraulics Study 1,400,000 1,265,000 0 1,265,000 100%0
TOTAL - FY 2025-26 (CIP FUND)$13,675,000 $12,082,000 $1,891,478 $4,790,130 55%$5,400,392
Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Emergency Stabilization Measures $6,187,000 (previously $8,050,000)
Program Object
Code
Fund Sources: Special Revenue
(Restricted) Funds
FY 2025-26
Adopted Budget
FY 2025-26
Revised Budget
09/16/25
Expenditures
($)
Encumbered
($)
YTD Spent &
Encumbered (%)Balance
8302
8001, 8006,
8802 SB-1 Gas Tax (Fund 204)750,000 750,000 230,096 519,904 100%0
8802 Prop C (Fund 215)1,150,000 1,150,000 311,976 838,024 100%0
8802 Measure R (Fund 220)600,000 600,000 16,770 437,230 76%146,000
8308
8001, 8005,
8006, 8802 Federal Grant (Fund 331)1,575,000 1,575,000 0 0 0%1,575,000
TOTAL - FY 2025-26 SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS $4,075,000 $4,075,000 $558,842 $1,795,158 58%$1,721,000
Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide Repair Program $2,500,000
Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation - Deep Dewatering Wells 1 thru 6 Permanent
Power
Program Object
Code
Fund Sources: Special Revenue
(Restricted) Funds
FY 2025-26
Adopted Budget
FY 2025-26
Revised Budget
09/16/25
Expenditures
($)Balance
3150 4901 Property Tax Assessments
KCLAD 475,902 475,902 475,902 0
ACLAD 384,398 384,398 384,398 0
TOTAL - FY 2025-26 General Fund $860,300 $860,300 $860,300 $0
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• The deferral of ACLAD and KCLAD loan payments from December 2025 to
December 2026, totaling $342,900.
Table 6: Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund FY 2025-26 Revised Budget
Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP)Fund
FY 2025-26
CIP Fund FY 2024-25
YE DRAFT
FY 2025-26
Revised Budget
Beginning Fund Balance 29,592,534 16,731,053
Revenues
Interest Earnings 1,304,267 350,000
Grants - LA County Supervisor Hahn 2,200,000 580,000
Grants - LA County Flood Control - 2,000,000
Grants - LA County Sanitation District No. 2 (NEW 10-07-25)- 4,000,000
Transfers-In: General Fund
(Annual TOT minus public safety cumulative increases)4,126,415 3,867,000
Transfers-In: General Fund
(Additional - Ladera Loan)889,500 889,500
Transfers-In: General Fund
(Additional - Prior Year's Unallocated Balance )1,178,650 396,650
Transfers-In: General Fund
(Additional - Approved 10/1/2024 for Landslide)6,400,000 -
Total Projected Revenues 16,098,832 12,083,150
Expenditures
Emergency Stabilization Measures (Maintenance - Landslide)
(FY 25-26 REVISED 09-16-25 LOWERED BY $2.1M)(6,673,396) (6,187,000)
Stabilization Measures
(Capital - Landslide)(16,480,355) (5,320,000)
Loans to Districts (ACLAD and KCLAD)* (3,527,500) -
Other Capital Projects (1,353,810) (2,682,000)
Personnel for Capital Programs (1) (35,752) (230,000)
Ladera Loan Payment (889,500) (889,500)
Total Estimated Expenditures (28,960,313) (15,308,500)
Projected Ending Fund Balance 16,731,053 13,505,703
Less: City Council Reserve Policy (5,000,000) (5,000,000)
PO Carryovers (approved projects but not completed by June 30, 2025)(691,871)
Continuing Appropriations (approved projects but not completed by June 30,
2025)(2,209,708)
Continuing Appropriation from GF (LA County Grant Balance to CIP Fund)580,000
Projected Restricted Balance 9,409,474 8,505,703
*In accordance with governmental accounting standards, KCLAD and ACLAD loans are recorded as loans issued,
with corresponding receivables recognized and scheduled for collection over the next 10 years.*
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ACLAD/KCLAD Loans $3,527,500
On August 20, 2024, the City received signed loan agreements from ACLAD and KCLAD
in the amounts of $1.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively. As of April 3, 2025, both
loans have been fully disbursed, totaling $3.52 million, in accordance with the loan
agreements. The loans have a 12-year term with a 2.5% interest rate, and the first
estimated payment is scheduled for December 2026.
Per the agreements, the funds will be used to stabilize land movement, including the
installation of dewatering and monitoring wells, system improvements, surface drainage
enhancements, grading, and infilling of fractures. Tables 8a and 8b on the following page
is a summary of expenditures that were used for the loan ending July 2025. Financial
information was provided by the districts.
As of December 5, 2025, ACLAD has spent $1,549,566, or 95% of the total loan amount
(Table 8a). Majority of the loan amount (96%) was used for the new well maintenance
and its operations. Of the 96% in well maintenance, 74% were used for well drilling and
pumps, 22% for well service and parts. The remaining expenses are from power utilities,
propane, diesel, and generators.
ACLAD also spent $36,425 for surface drainage work, of which the City reimbursed
$23,625 for Lower Altamira Canyon Winterization work, as part of the winterization budget
approved by the City Council in September.
In accordance with the loan agreement, no expenditure was made on legal services.
Legal service expenses incurred by ACLAD were paid from their annual operating budget.
Table 8a: ACLAD – Summary of Deposits and Expenditures for the City Loan of $1,610,000
*The above expenses are in addition to the District’s regular annual maintenance and operational
costs*
ACLAD
City Loan $1,610,000
Total by Category
December 5, 2025
Category of Dewatering Program Deposits Payments
Spent by
Category (%)
City Loan 1,610,000 0
Surface Drainage Reimbursement (City)23,625
Admin: Office Supplies 156 0%
Bank Fees & Service Charges 5 0%
Power Utilities, Propane, SCE, Diesel, Generators, Parts 36,053 2%
Well Drilling and Pumps 1,141,196 74%
Well Maintenance - Service & Parts 335,731 22%
Surface Drainage 36,425 2%
Grand Total $1,633,625 1,549,566
Total Spent (%)95%
Loan Balance $84,059
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For KCLAD, as of December 5, 2025, $1,025,450 or 53% of the loan have been spent
(Table 8b). Majority of the loan amount (86%) was used for dewatering programs
including well maintenance and operations. Of this amount, 76% were used for well
pipeline maintenance and 10% was for well drilling expenses. Approximately 5% was
used for contract services for consulting and geology, 5% for extraordinary repairs, and
another 5% for utility related expenses.
In accordance with the loan agreement, no expenditures were made on legal services.
Legal service expenses incurred by the District were paid from their annual operating
budget.
Table 8b: KCLAD – Summary of Deposits and Expenditures for the City Loan of $1,917,500
*The above expenses are in addition to the District’s regular annual maintenance and operational
costs*
2. Bicycle, Motorcycle, Unicycle and Other Similar Wheeled Vehicle Prohibition
The City Council is being asked to extend the existing resolution prohibiting one- or two-
wheeled vehicles on PVDS for an additional 60 days (Attachment A).
Since the City Council’s declaration of a local emergency, the City Geologist has been
regularly reviewing survey data and conducting field observations of PVDS in the
Landslide Complex. While the City’s Geologist reports the rate of land movement has
slowed, there remain areas of PVDS where land movement is nearly two inches per week.
Overall, pavement conditions on PVDS remain very poor, with cracks, bumps, fissures,
and other irregularities. Deformations in the pavement can occur overnight.
KCLAD
City Loan $1,917,500
Total by Category
December 5, 2025
Category of Dewatering Program Deposits Payments Spent by
Category (%)
City Loan 1,917,500
Admin: Consulting 18,961 2%
Admin: Geology Consulting 25,698 3%
Admin: Board Expenses 132 0%
Bank Charges & Fees 159 0%
Extraordinary Repair 49,550 5%
Utilities - SCE, Cal Water, Generator 54,089 5%
Well Drilling Expense 102,324 10%
Well Maintenance - Pipeline Maint.774,536 76%
Grand Total $1,917,500 $1,025,450
Total Spent (%)53%
Loan Balance $892,050
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Although four-wheeled vehicles (i.e. cars) can, with due care, navigate the road when it
is open, the impact on one- and two-wheeled vehicles remains pronounced. Despite the
added signs prohibiting bicyclists, motorcyclists, unicycles and other similar wheeled
devices from traversing the landslide, there remain those who ignore the prohibition at
their peril. Were the City Council to consider ending the current prohibition, the Office of
the City Attorney remains of the considered legal opinion that permi tting one- or two-
wheeled vehicle traffic across the landslide will pose a liability risk to the City and that the
same is not presently safe for these vehicles to travel on PVDS, even using due care,
across the landslide for the reasons noted above.
3. Extension of the Local Emergency Declaration
The City Council is being asked to adopt the attached resolution thereby extending the
Declaration of Local Emergency by 60 days (Attachment B).
On October 3, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-47 declaring a local
emergency. The emergency declaration is deemed to continue to exist until its termination
is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law. Government Code § 8630
requires the City Council to review the need for continuing the local emergency at least
once every 60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within the
geographic boundaries of the Landslide Complex has been abated or mitigated to
insignificance.
The City Council has extended the local emergency on multiple occasions within the 60 -
day window and it remains in effect until January 3, 2026, unless extended again this
evening. At this time, the City Council is being asked to extend the local emergency
declaration an additional 60 days through February 14, 2026 which does not require a
public hearing. If extended this evening, the Council would consider renewing the local
emergency declaration again during the next landslide update on February 4, 2026.
4. Extension of the Local Emergency Declaration for Utility Shutoffs
The City Council is being asked to adopt the attached resolution thereby extending the
Declaration of Local Emergency due to a severe and sudden energy shortage by 60 days
(Attachment C).
On August 6, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024 -52 declaring a local
state of emergency because of a sudden and severe energy shortage caused by shutting
off natural gas service to approximately 135 homes in the PBCA due to safety concerns.
On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-57, declaring a
local state of emergency because of a sudden and severe energy shortage caused by
shutting off of natural gas service, planned de-energization events, and internet shut-offs
in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC neighborhoods. The emergency declaration is deemed
to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance
with law. Government Code § 8630 requires the City Council to review the need for
continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the City Council
determines the local emergency because of a severe energy shortage has been abated
or mitigated to insignificance.
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The City Council has extended the local emergency declaration for utility shutoffs on
multiple occasions within the 60-day window and it remains in effect until January 3, 2026,
unless extended again this evening. At this time, the City Council is being asked to extend
the local emergency declaration an additional 60 days through February 14, 2026, which
does not require a public hearing. If extended this evening, the Council would consider
renewing the local emergency declaration again during the next land slide update on
February 4, 2026.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Continuing the Emergency Work and Emergency Contract
As a separate item on tonight’s agenda, the City Council is being provided with an update
on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency construction contracting and being asked
to reconfirm the need to continue the emergency work. This is a recurring agenda matter
and requires a 4/5th vote.
Landslide Working Group Coordination Meetings
At the onset of the Landslide Complex acceleration, the City began hosting (virtual)
weekly landslide working group coordination meetings. The meetings were initially to
coordinate with stakeholders such as utility companies and the Geologic Hazard
Abatement Districts. Shortly thereafter, the meetings were opened to the public. On
October 2, 2024, the schedule was changed to public meetings twice per month and
stakeholder coordination meetings twice per month. At the beginning of FY 2025-26, the
meeting schedule was again changed to a combined stakeholder and public meeting
twice per month.
Consider that significant changes are much less frequent, beginning in January 2026,
Staff will now hold one landslide working group coordination meeting per month.
Hydrology & Hydraulics Study Update
On October 13, 2025, the City’s consultant, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec),
started work on a comprehensive hydrology and hydraulics study of the Landslide
Complex.
The general scope of the study is the following:
• Develop a Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) model for the entire Landslide
Complex watershed that incorporates storm patterns from the last ten years, with
future rainfall data collection to field validate the model.
• Prepare planning level concepts for alternatives to reduce stormwater infiltration
into the Landslide Complex including schematic layouts, cost opinions, real estate
needs, utility impacts, and permit requirements.
• Conduct a subsurface conditions study of the PBL to characterize primary
groundwater flow paths and geologic conduits.
Geosyntec is conducting the preliminary watershed demarcation, including assessing
contributing areas upstream of the Landslide Complex, and processing historical rainfall
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data for inclusion in the study model. Additionally, Geosyntec performed a site visit to
finalize the field-work plan for the subsurface investigation.
The hydrology and hydraulics study is currently on schedule to be completed in
approximately five months, with rainfall data collection continuing for approximately three
years thereafter.
Los Angeles County Flood Control District Update
On November 10, 2025, the City Council Portuguese Bend Landflow Subcommittee, City
Manager, Public Works Director, and the Rolling Hills Mayor met with the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District (LACFCD) to request that LACFCD take action to mitigate
storm runoff infiltration of the LACFCD canyons in the Landslide Complex; including, but
not limited to Altamira Canyon and Klondike Canyon.
LACFCD informed the group that lining of the canyons is not likely to meet the criteria
that would make it a priority. These criteria are:
• Inclusion in the Drainage Needs Area Map;
• Economic benefit measured in the number of families protected;
• Equity in terms of serving those in greatest need; and
• Low environmental impact.
LACFCD stated that they would support the cities in pursuing grants and partnering on
the aforementioned Hydrology and Hydraulics Study by performing a peer review of the
study deliverables. Depending on the proposed recommendations generated by the
Hydrology and Hydraulics Study, the City may submit a funding request to LACFCD for
their consideration.
Disaster Cost Recovery Applications Update (FEMA and CalOES)
As previously noted in the prior reports, in response to the declared federal disaster for
the winter storms that occurred between January 31 and February 9, 2024 , and the
Governor’s state of emergency for the indefinite de -energization of power, the City
tabulated the costs it incurred through September 12, 2024 for reimbursement
consideration by FEMA and CalOES, which total $61.4 million. Of this amount, $39.4
million is public assistance (City) and $22 million of individual assistance (residents).
According to FEMA and CalOES, natural disaster recovery funds will not be provided for
landslide remediation efforts because it is considered “pre-existing.” Out of the $39.4
million application for public assistance (City), Staff is projecting only approximately $1.5
million in potential disaster recovery funds from the Winter Storm and Energy Shutoff. If
deemed eligible, the reimbursement process could take anywhere from one to three years
before the City receives the funds.
In January 2025, the City received seven denial letters from FEMA, followed by an
additional denial letter on February 25, 2025 , for a total of $37.9 million. For the $22 million
individual assistance (IA) application that the City submitted on behalf of the residents,
the City has been notified that these funds will not become available.
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On March 17, 2025, pursuant to the Stafford Act and Code of Federal Regulations, the
City filed appeals of the first seven denial letters, and on April 25, 2025, the City filed a
remaining eighth appeal letter. The appeals are heard by FEMA’s District 9 Administrator,
Robert Fenton, and his decision is then appealable to FEMA’s Headquarters in
Washington D.C.
Obligated Funds from FEMA ($574,335 as of October 2025):
In July 2025, FEMA informed staff that the reimbursement request for protective
measures and debris removal, totaling approximately $596,000, has been approved and
forwarded to CalOES to initiate the funding process. Staff continued to coordinate with
both FEMA and CalOES to facilitate reimbursement. Subsequently on October 10, 2025,
FEMA notified the City that $574,335 has been obligated and forwarded to CalOES for
the reimbursement process, as summarized below:
Obligated Funds from FEMA – Public Assistance from Winter Storms (Jan. 31, 2024 - Feb. 9, 2024)
Projects Denied from FEMA ($37,775,258 as of October 2025)
On October 10, 2025 (dated October 3, 2025), the City received a response to the appeal
letters from FEMA Regional Administrator Robert Fenton, denying the City’s appeals for
$37.77 million. The denial was based on the following determinations:
• Applicant did not demonstrate the claimed work required as a result of the
declared disaster.
• Due to pre-existing instability, permanent repairs are not eligible.
• Applicant did not demonstrate there was an immediate threat that required
emergency protective measures.
• Several facilities are ineligible for public assistance funding.
• Applicant did not demonstrate the claimed work required as a result of the
declared disaster.
AGENCY COST RECOVERY TYPE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION REQUESTED
AMOUNT
APPROVED AMOUNT
(75% FEDERAL SHARE)
FEMA
Public Assistance (City)
#753367
(Damage #1386237)
Category B -
Emergency
Protective
Measures
Emergency protective measures - tarps, security by
means of signage indicating flooded and closed streets,
flood fighting through emergency pumping and
sandbagging, emergency Repairs of damaged roofs and
broken pipes, and mold remediation. Amount approved
is is 75% of $465,902 minus insurance reduction of $24K.
$465,902 $330,911
FEMA
Public Assistance (City)
#750192
(Damage # 1380157)
Category A -
Debris Removal
The debris included vegetative, mud and dirt debris, in
storm drains and on improved public property and
public rights-of way, throughout the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
$148,619 $111,464
FEMA
(partially
approved for
$102,157.16)
Public Assistance (City)
#754844
(Damage # 1385919)
Category C- Road
and Bridges
Facility 4 (intersection of Rue De La Fleur and Rue De La
Pierre) is eligible for $102,157.16 and demonstrated the
claimed work is a result of the declared incident.
$136,210 $102,157
FEMA Management Costs
Category Z-
Management
Costs
Approved administration costs (5%)$29,803
TOTAL COST RECOVERY - APPROVED $750,730 $574,335
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• Due to pre-existing instability, permanent repairs are not eligible.
• Facility 1 (PVDS between Schooner Dr and Seacove Dr), Facilities 2 and 3 (two
locations on Hawthorne Blvd.) are under the authority of another Federal agency.
On December 1, 2025, the City filed an appeal of District No. 9 Administrator Mr. Robert
Fenton’s denial to FEMA Headquarters. A copy of the appeal is available on the City
website at the following link:
https://www.rpvca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24009/December-1-2025-FEMA-Appeal-
Letter-PDF
Cal OES now has 60 days to review the City’s appeal letter, and FEMA has 120 days to
render a decision.
The table on the following page presents a comprehensive list of all applications
submitted.
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Projects Denied from FEMA – Public Assistance from Winter Storms (Jan. 31, 2024 - Feb. 9, 2024)
AGENCY COST RECOVERY
TYPE CATEGORY DESCRIP-
TION
DENIAL REASON FROM FEMA
Dated January 17 & 24, 2025
DENIAL REASON FROM FEMA
Dated October 3, 2025 for the City's
First Appeal submitted on April 25,
2025
REQUESTED
AMOUNT
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754845
Category D -
Water Control
Facilities
Lanslide -
Drainage
(1) Damage not directly caused
by the severe winter storms;
(2) Facilities were unstable
based on pre-disaster evidence.
(1) Applicant did not demonstrate
the claimed work was required as a
result of the declared disaster;
(2) Due to pre-existing instability,
permanent repairs are not eligible;
(3) Applicant did not demonstrate
there was an immediate threat that
required emergency protective
measures; and
(4) Several facilities are ineligible for
public assistance funding.
$200,000
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754846
Category F -
Utilities
Landslide
Utilities
(1) Damage not directly caused
by the severe winter storms;
(2) Facilities were unstable
based on pre-disaster evidence.
same as above $3,000,000
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#753361
Category B -
Emergency
Protective
Measures
PVDS
Temporary
Civil
Repairs
(1) Damage not directly caused
by the severe winter storms;
(2) Roads ineligible because
another Federal Agency is
legally responsible for the
repairs and maintenance of the
roads;
(3) Emergency work claimed is
due to an existing unstable
landslide.
same as above $5,375,000
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#753364
Category B -
Emergency
Protective
Measures
PB
Landslide
Stabilizati
on and
Monitorin
g
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility (slopes, canyons,
hilldsides) is an ineligible
unimproved natural feature;
(3) Existing unstable landslide.
same as above $9,000,000
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754843
Category C -
Utilities
Landslide
Roads
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility were unstable based
on pre-disaster evidence.
same as above $11,635,000
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#754842
Category G -
Parks,
Recreational
Facilities, and
Other Items
Damages
at
Portugues
e Bend
Trails,
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility were unstable based
on pre-disaster evidence.
same as above $3,231,000
FEMA
Public Assistance
(City)
#730185
Category G -
Parks,
Recreational
Facilities, and
Other Items
Peppertre
e, Burma
Road X
Rim Trails
(1) Work claimed is not
required as a result of the
declared disaster;
(2) Facility were unstable based
on pre-disaster evidence.
(1) Applicant did not demonstrate
the claimed work was required as a
result of the declared disaster; and
(2) Due to pre-existing instability,
permanent repairs are not eligible.
$11,415
FEMA
(partially
approved for
$102,157.16)
Public Assistance
(City)
#754844
Category C- Road
and Bridges
Palos
Verde
Drive
South -
Schooner
and
Seacove
(1) Work claimed has not been
demonstrated that the repair is
a result of the declared
disaster; (2) Roads ineligible
because another Federal
Agency is legally responsible for
the repairs and maintenance of
the roads;
(1) Facility 1 (PVDS between
Schooner Dr and Seacove Dr),
Facilities 2 & 3 (two locations on
Hawthorne Blvd.) are under the
authority of another Federal agency;
and
(2) Facility 4 (intersection of Rue De
La Fleur and Rue De La Pierre) is
eligible for $102,157.16 and
demonstrated the claimed work is a
result of the declared incident.
*Original request is for $5,425,000
and only partially approved for
$102,157.16.
$5,322,843
TOTAL COST RECOVERY - DENIED $37,775,258
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It should be noted that both ACLAD and KCLAD filed appeals as well for the denials they
received for disaster recovery assistance. Both ACLAD and KCLAD have received
notification from CalOES that they will not be recommending overturning the denial to Mr.
Fenton. Both ACLAD and KCLAD received similar notifications that their appeals were
denied by District No. 9 Administrator Mr. Bob Fenton. ACLAD and KCLAD collaborat ed
with the City and filed a second and final appeal to FEMA Headquarters.
FEMA Voluntary Property Acquisition Buyout Program
On October 28, 2024, the City, FEMA and Cal OES announced a $42 million Voluntary
Property Acquisition Buyout Program (Buyout Program) for property owners in the
Landslide Complex whose homes have been damaged or threatened by land movement.
Established with funding from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which
is a grant not disaster assistance, the Buyout Program is intended to help eligible
homeowners relocate to safer areas by offering fair market value for their properties
based on pre-disaster appraisals. Properties acquired by the City through this Buyout
Program will be permanently converted to open space and deed-restricted, protecting the
community from future redevelopment risks in these vulnerable areas.
The City received 85 applications for the first round of program funding . After reviewing
eligibility and determining estimated costs for the prioritized properties based on the
program guidelines, the City has determined funding will be available for buyouts of 22
properties (15 red-tagged, and 7 yellow-tagged) in the first round of program funding. All
remaining eligible applications will be considered for any future rounds of program
funding.
Appraisals were completed at the beginning of May 2025. On May 12, 2025, Property
owners received a copy of the appraisal and were provided the opportunity to appeal it.
As well, the City collected additional required forms and information for the program from
the 23 program properties in order to complete the response to FEMA’s Request for
Information (RFI) that was due on June 27, 2025. On June 2, 2025, one of the property
owners withdrew from the program. After reviewing the appraisal information for the
remaining 22 program properties and updating the application budget as part of the RFI
response, the first round funding would only be able to fund the acquisition of the
remaining 22 program properties.
City staff is working as quickly as possible to move through this lengthy and complex
process, which involves multiple levels of close review by FEMA. Each property must be
carefully vetted for compliance with program rules and regulations.
In anticipation of the FEMA grant award, the City issued a request for proposals to hire a
qualified FEMA Project and Grant Manager with expertise in working with the intricate
requirements of FEMA and HMGP. The City Council awarded this contract at its meeting
on October 7, 2025. By engaging a project manager with FEMA and Hazard Mitigation
expertise and understanding the processes and timelines associated with FEMA grant
administration, will ensure compliance with the guidelines issued by the HMGP funds f or
the Program and help ensure that we are processing applications as quickly as possible
for residents.
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There is not a definitive timeline for when the first of the 22 properties may be purchased.
The City is still in the “pre-award” phase of the grant process with FEMA. Once the City
is formally awarded the grant, which could happen in at least several months from now,
the $42 million will come in installments, likely on a quarterly basis, which is standard
practice. The City will receive these payments as reimbursements only after the
transactions are completed in batches. For cash flow purposes, the program does not
provide advance payments. As such, staff anticipates that approximately $10 million will
be needed during the initial phase of awards to support the program while awaiting
reimbursements.
The Voluntary Property Buyout Program is funded by FEMA’s HMGP. This is different
from FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which
was recently ended by the federal government and may result in the City losing funding
for a separate grant for the Portuguese Bend Landslide (PBL) Remediation project. At
this time, City staff has not been notified of any changes to the status of the HMGP. The
City has submitted a rolling application for additional HMGP funding in order to potentially
offer more rounds of the buyout program.
CONCLUSION:
The ACLAD, City, and KCLAD dewatering well programs are currently operating 12, nine,
and one DDWs, respectively. ACLAD pumped a total of approximately 4.3 million gallons
in November 2025, which was a lower amount than the prior month due to interruptions
from the November atmospheric river. The City pumped at a rate of approximately 30
million gallons in November, which is slightly higher than the prior month. KCLAD pumped
at a rate of approximately 10.8 million gallons per minute, which is slightly lower than the
prior month.
City winterization of Upper Altamira Canyon is in progress and expected to conclude in
mid-December 2025. ACLAD, using City loan funds and a City financial contribution not
to exceed $200,000, is performing winterization work on the Palos Verdes Drive South
culvert and has completed winterization of Lower Altamira Canyon. Winterization of
Altamira Canyon is in progress with completion expected in mid-December 2025.
Portuguese Canyon winterization is also in progress with completion expected in late
December 2025. Klondike Canyon and Seaview winterization is complete with
maintenance ongoing. Staff recommend additional fissure filling in key areas, which can
be accomplished within the City Council approved budget while accounting for ongoing
maintenance of winterization elements.
The ACL decelerated an average of 7% to approximately 1.82 inches per week from
October 2 to November 4, 2025; which means the current movement rate is
approximately 13 times the October 2022 pre-deep slip plane activation rate. For the PBL,
deceleration was an average of 2% to approximately 1.16 inches per week from October
2 to November 4, 2025; and the current movement rate approximately 6.8 times the
October 2022 pre-deep slip plane activation rate. The KCL continues to show no
measurable movement.
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As of December 5, 2025, a total of $9.9 million or 60% of the total revised budget has
been spent or encumbered, including $3.7 million (35%) spent and $6.1 million (57%)
encumbered.
Based on currently available data, Staff recommends extending the local state of
emergency and prohibition of one- and two-wheeled vehicles along Palos Verdes Drive
South through the Landslide Complex.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for the
City Council’s consideration:
1. Take no action, and receive and file this report.
2. Do not extend the temporary prohibition of one- or two-wheeled vehicles on PVDS
and allow one- and two-wheeled to begin using PVDS again.
3. Do not adopt one, or both, of the resolutions continuing the local emergency
declarations.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, EXTENDING
FOR A TERM OF SIXTY (60) DAYS THE
TEMPORARILY PROHIBITION ON TRAVEL BY
UNICYCLES, BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND
OTHER ONE- OR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES ON
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN THE
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO CONTINUED
ROADWAY CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex (t he
Landslide Complex) encompasses four historically active landslide areas in the
City: the Portuguese Bend Landslide (PBL), the Abalone Cove Landslide (ACL),
the Klondike Canyon Landslide (KCL), and the Beach Club Landslide (BCL). It also
includes the Flying Triangle Landslide (FTL) in the City of Rolling Hills as mapped
by various agencies (i.e., U.S. Geological Survey, California Geological Survey)
and other researchers; and
WHEREAS, following the 2022-23 rainy season, the Landslide Complex’s
movement has accelerated exponentially. Therefore, on October 3, 2023, the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2023 -047
based on its authority pursuant to Section 8610 et seq. and Section 8630 et seq.
of the Government Code, and Chapter 2.23 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code, declaring a state of local emergency for the Landslide Complex based on
the accelerated movement of the land. The declaration of emergency has been
renewed as required by law and currently applies; and
WHEREAS, following the City Council’s declaration of a local emergency,
the City experienced another record-setting rainy season; and
WHEREAS, since the City Council’s declaration of a local emergency, the
City Geologist, Mike Phipps of Cotton, Shires, and Associates, Inc. (CSA), has
been regularly conducting field mapping throughout the Landslide Complex;
observing conditions at various locations, and reviewing survey and rainfall data;
and
WHEREAS, the City Geologist most recently reported to the City Council
on May 7, 2024, in summary, that the Landslide Complex continues moving at
unprecedented rates, predominantly in response to the two consecutive seasons
of significantly above average rainfall; and
WHEREAS, the City Geologist stated that land movement continued to
manifest at the ground surface in the form of landslide scarps, fissures,
grabens/sinkholes, tensional cracking, shear zones and thrust features; and that
due to the continued acceleration, the groun d movement features have continued
to enlarge, expand, widen, or grow depending on the type of feature and location ,
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which also affects Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS) as it traverses the Landslide
Complex area; and
WHEREAS, the City Geologist summarized that road conditions on PVDS
continue to be adversely impacted due to differential rates of land movement
ranging from about 5 to 8 inches per week, at the time of the report to the City
Council on May 7, 2024; and
WHEREAS, traffic signs on PVDS in the landslide area include various
signs warning of the landslide conditions, with some specifically directed at
bicyclists and motorcyclists. Out of an abundance of caution, Staff (through a
consultant), conducted a review of signs on PVDS. As a result, additional signs
were installed, including signs installed on June 1, 2024 specifically directed at
bicyclists and motorcyclists; and
WHEREAS, despite the existing bicycle warning signs, Staff has been
anecdotally informed of bicycle crashes, and at least one claim has been filed
against the City (which was prior to the additional bicycle and motorcycle signs
installed on June 1) and at least two claims for injury to persons or property have
been filed with the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 8610 of the Government Code provides the local
disaster council with broad powers to “develop plans for meeting any condition
constituting a local emergency or state of emergency, including, but not limited to,
earthquakes, natural or manmade disasters specific to that jurisdiction, or state of
war emergency….”; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.24 designates the City Council, the director of
emergency services, the assistant director of emergency services, and the chiefs
of emergency services as the City’s Disaster Council; and
WHEREAS, the director of emergency services (the city manager), “[i]n the
event of the proclamation of a local emergency […], the director [of emergency
services] is empowered: a. To make and issue rules and regulations on matters
reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such
emergency….”; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that despite consistent and recently
increased signage, riders of bicycles and motorcycles continue to use PVDS, and
that the land movement is creating frequent localized deviations in the road, which
can be navigated safely in cars and trucks, but that are more dangerous for two-
wheeled vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the safety of bicycle, motorcycle and
other two-wheeled riders is a compelling interest; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to further the City’s
compelling interest in the safety of riders, it is appropriate to temporarily route
bicycles and motorcycles away from the portion of PVDS within the Landslide
Complex, until such time as the City may be able to slow the land movement
sufficiently to reduce the frequency and severity of road deviations to minimize the
risk of injury to persons or property; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024, the City Council duly adopted Resolution
No. 2024-39 prohibiting, for a period of six (6) months, bicycles, motorcycles, and
other two-wheeled vehicles from traversing PVDS with the Landslide Complex;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, since that date and at various City Council
meetings, duly adopted resolutions prohibiting for specified periods set forth
therein, unicycles, bicycles, motorcycles, and other one- or two-wheeled vehicles
from traversing PVDS with the Landslide Complex; and
WHEREAS, staff and the Office of the City attorney are of the opinion that
conditions on PVDS have not stabilized to the point that this prohibition should be
allowed to terminate and is of the further opinion the existing prohibition should be
extended for an additional sixty (60) day period.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 2: For a period of sixty (60) calendar days from and after the date
of this resolution, the portion of PVDS within the Landslide Complex shall be closed
to unicycle, bicycle, motorcycle, and other one- or two-wheeled vehicle traffic.
Section 3: Updates on the rate of movement and repair of PVDS will be
provided at City Council meetings where the City Council is considering extending
the local state of emergency, including an assessment of the relative safety of
traveling on PVDS by unicycles, bicycles, motorcycles, and other one- or two-
wheeled vehicles through the Landslide Complex, with the purpose of lifting the
prohibition as soon as possible.
Section 4: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption by
the City Council upon a majority vote.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on this 19th day of
December, 2025.
________________________________
Paul Seo, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-__, was duly and regularly passed and
adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on December
19, 2025.
________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY
DECLARATION AS ESTABLISHED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 ADOPTED ON
OCTOBER 3, 2023 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAY
PERIOD
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2023-47, declaring a local state of emergency because
of the alarming increase of land movement in the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide
Complex, as depicted in Resolution No. 2023-47 Exhibits “A” and “B”. Resolution No.
2023-47, and the exhibits thereto, is incorporated by reference;
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City Council by a 4/5 vote also adopted
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 674U, establishing a moratorium on all construction in the
Landslide Complex;
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the City Council by a 4/5 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2023-56, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, the City Council by a 4/5 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2023-61, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, the City Council by a 4/5 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-05, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-13, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-20, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-44, extending the state of emergency for an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-51, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2024-50, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days;
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-70, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-77, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
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WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-06, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2025-18, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2025-27, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2025-45, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted Resolution
No. 2025-61, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-66, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, the City Council by a 5-0 vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-81, extending the state of emergency by an additional 60 days; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency is deemed to continue to exist until its
termination is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law. Government Code
§ 8630 requires the City Council to review of the need for continuing the local emergency
at least once every 60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within
the geographic boundaries of the Landslide Complex has been abated or mitigated to
insignificance; and,
WHEREAS, after consideration of all facts reasonably available the City Council
now desires to extend the declaration of a state of local emergency within the Landslide
Complex.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby determines that the above recitals
are true and correct and incorporates the same as the findings of the City Council.
Section 2. Proclamation of Emergency. The City Council finds, pursuant to
RPVMC Chapter 2.24 and Government Code §§ 8630 and 8680.9, there exists an actual
condition of peril to the safety of persons and property exiting within the Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide, comprised of the Portuguese Bend Landslide, the Abalone
Cove Landslide, and the Klondike Canyon Landslide), as depicted in Exhibits “A” and “B”
of Resolution No. 2023-47, and based on the staff report and recommendations and
public testimony, and hereby proclaims that a state of local emergency continues to exist
throughout the same.
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Section 3. Authority Granted. It is further proclaimed and ordered that during
the existence of said local emergency, the powers, authority, functions and duties of the
Disaster Council, Director, and the City’s emergency services organizations shall be
those prescribed by State Law, City ordinances, Resolution No. 2023-47 and any other
applicable resolutions, and approved plans of the City in order to mitigate the effects of
the local emergency.
Section 4. Immunity Invoked. To the maximum extent permitted by law, and
pursuant to Government Code § 866, the City Council hereby invokes the immunity
afforded to the City of Rancho Palos Verds in adopting and implementing the declaration
of local emergency within the Landslide Complex
Section 5. Duration. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist
until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law.
Section 6. Continuing Declaration. Government Code § 8630 requires the
City Council to review of the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every
60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within Landslide Complex
has been abated or mitigated to insignificance.
Section 7. Severability. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of
this Resolution or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance
is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction,
then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of
this Resolution.
Section 8. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. A copy
of the Proclamation and this Resolution shall be forwarded to the California Emergency
Management Agency. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 19th day of December, 2025.
________________________________
Paul Soe, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2025-__ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on December 19, 2025.
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________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING
THE STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE
GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE PORTUGUESE
BEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, PORTUGUESE BEND
BEACH CLUB, AND SEAVIEW NEIGHBORHOODS,
BASED ON SUDDEN ENERGY SHORTAGES, PLANNED
DEENERGIZING EVENTS, AND INTERNET SERVICE
SHUT OFFS AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NOS.
2024-52 AND 2024-57 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is home to four out of five sub-slides
that comprise the Greater Portuguese Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex): the
Portuguese Bend Landslide, Abalone Cove Landslide, Klondike Canyon Landslide, and
Beach Club Landslide. The Portuguese Bend Landslide encompasses the Portuguese
Bend Community Association (PBCA), the Seaview Neighborhood (Seaview), and the
Portuguese Bend Beach Club (PBBC). The Landslide Complex has been active since the
1950s;
WHEREAS, the 2022-2023 rainy season brought exceptional amounts of rain to
the region, dumping 20.9” of rain or 190% of the average annual rainfall in the region;
WHEREAS, by April 26, 2024, total rainfall for the 2023-24 season (beginning Oct
1, 2023) was 23.01" or 169% of the historical 67-year average of 13.63" for this rain
gauge. (All data based on LACDPW Rainfall Gauge No. 1011B at Rolling Hills FS.);
WHEREAS, beginning in 2018, but particularly since May 2023, the land
movement in the Landslide Complex has increased significantly due to increased rainfall
in the last two rainy seasons, which caused the water table to rise dramatically and
destabilize the landslides. The City has established, via repeated geologic studies, that a
significant factor in the speed of land movement in the Landslide Complex is the amount
of water in the soil;
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2023-47, declaring a local state of emergency due to the
alarming increase of land movement in the Landslide Complex. The state of emergency
based on the land movement has been extended as required by law and is still active;
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-52, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service to approximately
135 homes in the PBCA due to safety concerns;
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-57, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
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severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned de-
energization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-61, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-71, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2024-78, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-07, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-16, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-28, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-45, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
andWHEREAS, after consideration of all facts reasonably available the City Council now
desires to extend the declaration of a state of local emergency within the Landslide
Complex; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-45, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC;
andWHEREAS, after consideration of all facts reasonably available the City Council now
desires to extend the declaration of a state of local emergency within the Landslide
Complex; and
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WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-67, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of all facts reasonably available the City Council now
desires to extend the declaration of a state of local emergency within the Landslide
Complex; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, the City Council by unanimous vote adopted
Resolution No. 2025-82, declaring a local state of emergency because of a sudden and
severe energy shortage caused by shutting off of natural gas service, planned
deenergization events, and internet shut-offs in the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of all facts reasonably available the City Council now
desires to extend the declaration of a state of local emergency within the Landslide
Complex.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby determines that the above recitals
are true and correct and incorporates the same as the findings of the City Council.
Section 2. Extension of Local State of Emergency. The City Council finds,
pursuant to RPVMC Chapter 2.24 and Government Code §§ 8630, 8680.9, and 8558
there exists an actual condition of peril to the safety of persons and property existing
within the PBCA, Seaview, and PBBC, as established by Resolutions No. 2024-52 and
2024-57, and based on the staff report and recommendations and public testimony, and
hereby proclaims that a state of local emergency continues to exist throughout the same.
Section 3. Authority Granted. It is further proclaimed and ordered that during
the existence of said local emergency, the powers, authority, functions and duties of the
Disaster Council, Director, and the City’s emergency services organizations shall be
those prescribed by State Law, City ordinances, Resolution Nos. 2023-52 and 2024-57,
and any other applicable resolutions, and approved plans of the City in order to mitigate
the effects of the local emergency.
Section 4. Immunity Invoked. To the maximum extent permitted by law, and
pursuant to Government Code § 866, the City Council hereby invokes the immunity
afforded to the City of Rancho Palos Verds in adopting and implementing the declaration
of local emergency within the Landslide Complex.
Section 5. Duration. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist
until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council in accordance with law. Government
Code § 8630 requires the City Council to review of the need for continuing the local
emergency at least once every 60 days until the City Council determines the local
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emergency within the geographic boundaries of the Landslide Complex has been abated
or mitigated to insignificance.
Section 6. Continuing Declaration. Government Code § 8630 requires the
City Council to review of the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every
60 days until the City Council determines the local emergency within the PBCA has been
abated or mitigated to insignificance.
Section 7. Severability. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of
this Resolution or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance
is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction,
then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of
this Resolution.
Section 8. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Resolution is proposed to allow
the City to continue to address and mitigate an imminent threat to public health and safety
and therefore is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section
21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15269.
Section 9. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. A copy
of the Proclamation and this Resolution shall be forwarded to the California Office of
Emergency Management. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of December, 2025.
________________________________
Paul Seo, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2025-__ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on December 16, 2025.
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________________________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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No
r
t
h
0 250 500 1000
(feet)
PONY TRAIL
PORTUGUESE
BEND
LANDSLIDE
FLYING
TRIANGLE
LANDSLIDE
KLONDIKE
CANYON
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
LANDSLIDE
ABALONE
COVE
PORTUGUESE
POINT
INSPIRATION
POINT
SACRED
COVE
PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
BURMA
ROAD
EXPLANATION
Limits of the Ancient Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
Limits of Historically Mapped Landslides
2023/2024 Landslide Features
(based on CSA field mapping)
SEAVIEW TRACT
Limits of 2023-2024 Major Landslide Movement
(based on CSA field mapping and bathymetry survey)
LIMITS OF 2023-2024
MAJOR LANDSLIDE
MOVEMENT
GPS Monument Displacement Rate
(October 2, 2025 to November 4, 2025)
Displacement Vector Scale 1"= 8"/week
1.0
2.0
1.0
Displacement Rate Table
Minimum Rate
(inch/week)
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
Maximum Rate
(inch/week)
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
Color
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
1.00 2.00
12.00 13.00
0.00 1.00
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY OF
ANCIENT PORTUGUESE BEND
LANDSLIDE COMPLEX
BEACH CLUB
LANSDSLIDE
DDW-10 DDW-9A
DDW-9
DDW-11
DDW-8 DDW-7
DDW-5
DDW-4
DDW-6
DDW-1
DDW-2
DDW-3
WW-3
MW-18
WW-12
WW-13
WW-30
WW-1
WW-6
WW-7
WW-17
WW-11
WW-15
WW-21
UDW-ACLAD-1
KC-1
KC-3
KC-4
KC-6
KC-5
KC-2
KC-7
KC-4A
ACLAD 25
ACLAD 24
ACLAD 28 ACLAD 27
ACLAD 16
ACLAD 26
ACLAD 29
ACLAD 8
ACLAD 21
ACLAD 22
1.0
1.0
2
.
0
2
.
0
AB01
0.05
AB04
1.56
AB13
2.01
AB16
1.51
AB17
0.02
AB21
1.82
AB24
2.17
AB50
0.70
AB51
1.75
AB53
1.91
AB57
1.90
AB58
2.05
AB59
1.98
AB60
1.89
AB62
1.45 AB63
1.61
AB64
0.03
AB65
1.69
AB66
1.90
AB67
1.42
AB68
1.84
AB70
2.06
AB73
1.34
AB74
1.20
AB75
1.83
AB76
0.05
AB77
0.05
AB78
0.04
AB79
0.04
AB80
0.04
AB81
1.79
AB83
1.59
AB84
1.28
AB85
1.14
CR50
0.02 CR51
0.04
CR53
0.03
CR54
2.04
CR56
0.06
CR57
0.08
CR58
0.10
CR59
0.05
CR60
0.06
CW01
0.07
CW05
0.05
CW06
0.06
CW08
0.06
FT08
0.06
FT09
0.02
FT10
0.03
KC05
0.02
KC06
0.05
KC07
0.09
KC14
0.14
KC15
0.07
KC16
0.06
KC17
0.09
KC18
0.02
KC19
0.11
KC20
0.06
KC21
0.02
KC22
0.05
KC23
0.11
KC25
0.05
KC26
0.03
KC28
0.06
KC29
0.03
KC30
0.08
KC31
0.08
KC34
0.09
KC35
0.05
KC36
0.06
KC37
0.06
KC39
0.07
PB04
1.29
PB06
1.11
PB07
1.31
PB08
1.08 PB12
0.98
PB13
0.28
PB18
1.67
PB20
1.18
PB21
1.15
PB26
0.42
PB27
1.29
PB29
0.54
PB54
1.61
PB55
1.41
PB59
1.21
PB67
0.98
PB68
1.38
PB69
1.29
PB70
1.31
PB71RP
1.79
PB72
1.42
PB75
1.54
PB76
0.76
PB77
1.17
RP01
0.10
RP02
0.03
RP03
0.04
RP05
0.00
UB02
0.47
UB02
0.47
UB02
0.47
UB02
0.47
COTTON,S HIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
SC6163
POS
MP
December 3, 2025
1"=500'
FIGURE NO.
PROJECT NO.
DATE
SCALE
APPROVED BY
GEO/ENG BY
GPS MONITORING DISPLACEMENT RATE
CONTOUR MAP (11/4/25 DATA)
1
Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend, Klondike Canyon
Hillshade basemap produced from publicly available LiDAR:
"2015 - 2016 LARIAC Lidar DEM: Los Angeles Region, CA"
D-1
Notes:
An average month is 30.42
* = Indicates no horizontal movement detected in the Period at the 95% level of confidence
$ = Overall Movement is Relative to the Date of Origin which varies, see Year & Page 1 for Date
1 = Probable Error of the Indicated Movement not of the Rate/Month
2 = Periodic Movement Time Intervals are as indicated and reflected in the Rates
3 = KC31: Note, 10/16/25 position deemed noisy, rely on monthly movement; PB09 not accesible due to paving maintenenace, will be included in the mid-month monitoring
4 = AB84: Note, vertical movement has accelerated and will be watched
NAVD88 Rate/Mo Rate/Mo
Point North (ft) East (ft) Elev(ft) North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. 95%Err(1)Rate/Mo.Note % Chg North East Height Azim.º 2D Dist. 95%Err(1)Rate/Mo.Note % Chg
AB01 1729427.51 6445709.62 178.67 -0.08 0.01 0.05 176 0.08 -0.01 -0.02 0.01 243 0.02 0.04 *
AB04 1728352.61 6447083.32 61.89 -39.39 -40.02 -5.68 225 56.15 -0.43 -0.44 -0.09 225 0.61 0.04 0.57 -13 -0.25 -0.25 0.00 225 0.35 0.04 0.57 0
AB13 1729876.23 6448222.24 354.67 -52.67 -13.80 -10.36 195 54.45 -0.76 -0.19 -0.16 194 0.79 0.04 0.73 -4 -0.45 -0.08 -0.11 190 0.46 0.04 0.73 1
AB16 1730322.12 6447525.15 374.16 -36.76 -6.97 -2.46 191 37.42 -0.59 -0.09 -0.09 189 0.59 0.04 0.55 7 -0.34 -0.04 -0.07 187 0.34 0.04 0.55 0
AB17 1731420.94 6446727.76 442.78 -0.18 -0.02 -0.02 186 0.18 -0.01 0.00 -0.02 203 0.01 0.04 *
AB21 1729301.13 6449661.06 393.73 -53.94 -13.96 -1.21 195 55.72 -0.70 -0.14 -0.07 191 0.71 0.04 0.66 1
AB24 1729773.97 6447745.26 333.15 -56.38 -14.70 -2.77 195 58.27 -0.83 -0.19 -0.08 193 0.85 0.04 0.79 0 -0.49 -0.10 -0.07 192 0.50 0.04 0.81 6
AB50 1728066.09 6448224.02 184.86 -18.91 -24.17 2.88 232 30.68 -0.14 -0.24 0.04 239 0.27 0.04 0.25 -22
AB51 1729574.15 6447291.17 303.59 -42.86 -15.37 -1.83 200 45.54 -0.66 -0.21 -0.05 198 0.69 0.04 0.63 -3
AB53 1730376.99 6449703.11 347.53 -54.12 -9.26 -5.60 190 54.91 -0.74 -0.11 -0.08 189 0.75 0.04 0.69 3 -0.44 -0.06 -0.03 187 0.45 0.04 0.71 7
AB57 1731886.39 6449746.30 552.59 -40.52 -13.06 -12.34 198 42.57 -0.61 -0.43 -0.14 216 0.75 0.04 0.69 -1
AB58 1731064.27 6449071.50 395.94 -53.75 -3.43 -9.73 184 53.86 -0.80 -0.11 -0.13 188 0.81 0.04 0.74 0 -0.47 -0.05 -0.12 186 0.47 0.04 0.75 4
AB59 1730791.27 6450206.09 418.65 -59.60 -6.46 -15.72 186 59.95 -0.77 -0.09 -0.18 187 0.78 0.04 0.72 -3 -0.43 -0.05 -0.12 187 0.43 0.04 0.69 -10
AB60 1729042.38 6447965.28 175.86 -47.32 -22.29 -3.59 205 52.31 -0.67 -0.32 -0.01 206 0.74 0.04 0.68 -2
AB62 1728873.61 6446903.64 139.12 -36.74 -21.82 -3.90 211 42.73 -0.47 -0.32 -0.11 214 0.57 0.04 0.53 -17
AB63 1729016.42 6447281.83 167.81 -42.87 -25.20 -13.03 210 49.73 -0.54 -0.33 -0.23 211 0.63 0.04 0.58 -16 -0.34 -0.17 -0.08 206 0.38 0.04 0.61 10
AB64 1731829.23 6447374.40 531.63 -1.46 1.32 -0.62 138 1.96 -0.01 -0.01 0.00 219 0.01 0.04 *
AB65 1731662.53 6448268.93 445.67 -43.14 4.86 -12.86 174 43.42 -0.66 0.04 -0.23 176 0.66 0.04 0.61 -4
AB66 1729998.46 6448478.78 367.23 -48.82 -11.75 -7.05 194 50.22 -0.73 -0.17 -0.07 193 0.75 0.04 0.69 2
AB67 1731145.41 6447739.19 397.41 -35.00 -2.57 -7.92 184 35.09 -0.56 -0.07 -0.15 187 0.56 0.04 0.52 -4
AB68 1730211.14 6448045.37 384.80 -47.72 -9.99 -8.65 192 48.75 -0.70 -0.18 -0.14 195 0.72 0.04 0.67 -2
AB70 1729236.67 6448334.73 248.81 -54.80 -18.14 -5.33 198 57.73 -0.78 -0.22 -0.16 196 0.81 0.04 0.75 -2
AB73 1728413.93 6448378.67 303.13 -42.11 -15.36 -3.57 200 44.82 -0.50 -0.16 -0.06 198 0.53 0.04 0.49 8
AB74 1729589.25 6446841.62 268.14 -16.34 -11.53 -3.76 215 19.99 -0.36 -0.30 -0.11 220 0.47 0.04 0.43 7
AB75 1729582.97 6449327.28 347.41 -37.20 -9.08 -1.60 194 38.29 -0.71 -0.14 -0.06 191 0.72 0.04 0.66 2
AB76 1730022.70 6446807.06 385.83 -0.42 0.42 -0.45 135 0.60 -0.01 0.02 0.04 105 0.02 0.04 *
AB77 1733161.91 6446514.82 895.29 0.00 -0.03 -0.02 261 0.03 0.02 0.01 -0.02 21 0.02 0.04 *
AB78 1732238.87 6448523.52 568.78 -2.29 0.64 -0.97 164 2.38 -0.01 0.00 0.00 196 0.01 0.04 *
AB79 1734784.21 6448718.98 1169.72 0.00 -0.02 -0.05 277 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.02 32 0.02 0.04 *
AB80 1734692.18 6447838.29 1165.50 0.03 -0.01 -0.06 334 0.03 0.01 0.00 -0.01 349 0.02 0.04 *
AB81 1731126.07 6448787.15 393.38 -14.33 -1.29 -2.93 185 14.39 -0.70 -0.07 -0.21 186 0.70 0.04 0.65 -8
AB83 1729270.88 6446952.09 214.67 -3.38 -1.50 -0.02 204 3.70 -0.56 -0.27 -0.07 206 0.63 0.04 0.58 -19 -0.37 -0.16 0.02 204 0.40 0.04 0.64 31
AB84 1732181.45 6448637.24 554.45 -1.63 0.30 -0.97 169 1.66 -0.44 0.23 -0.62 152 0.50 0.04 0.46 4-13-0.23 0.25 -0.58 132 0.34 0.04 0.54 17
AB85 1729591.92 6446859.20 268.40 -0.40 -0.21 -0.08 207 0.45 -0.40 -0.21 -0.08 207 0.45 0.04 0.41
CR50 1733013.03 6451036.31 872.28 -0.59 -1.06 -0.38 241 1.21 0.00 -0.01 0.04 291 0.01 0.04 *
CR51 1733061.29 6452360.72 975.91 -0.75 -1.14 -0.34 237 1.36 0.00 -0.01 0.01 281 0.02 0.04 *
CR53 1732779.40 6450222.72 780.33 -0.88 -1.47 -0.39 239 1.71 0.00 0.01 0.05 108 0.01 0.04 *
CR54 1731198.08 6450981.51 517.06 -47.15 -10.32 -10.49 192 48.27 -0.77 -0.23 -0.10 197 0.80 0.04 0.74 -2
CR55A 1735437.65 6450188.37 1157.34 -0.02 -0.04 0.06 245 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.01 20 0.02 0.04 *
CR56 1733194.37 6449201.87 782.63 -0.04 -0.02 0.05 210 0.04 -0.02 -0.02 0.03 228 0.03 0.04 *
CR57 1731568.80 6451323.44 619.45 -0.08 -0.08 0.51 228 0.11 -0.03 0.01 0.01 169 0.03 0.04 *
CR58 1732680.37 6452989.25 916.92 -0.24 -0.30 -0.08 232 0.38 0.02 -0.04 0.00 293 0.04 0.04 *
CR59 1731860.90 6453394.66 878.07 -0.07 -0.09 -0.02 233 0.11 0.01 -0.01 -0.01 315 0.02 0.04 *
CR60 1732970.74 6452807.45 921.83 -0.09 -0.14 -0.03 238 0.17 0.02 0.00 -0.01 350 0.02 0.04 *
CW01 1734174.35 6450266.34 1175.41 0.04 0.02 0.07 26 0.05 0.03 0.01 0.05 17 0.03 0.04 *
CW05 1732067.18 6450634.41 701.92 -1.18 -1.10 -0.02 223 1.61 -0.02 -0.01 0.01 214 0.02 0.04 *
CW06 1730906.25 6452118.18 529.79 0.00 0.01 0.03 60 0.01 -0.02 0.01 0.00 160 0.02 0.04 *
CW08 1729146.29 6453119.77 607.54 0.01 -0.01 0.09 297 0.01 -0.02 -0.02 -0.05 218 0.02 0.04 *
FT08 1729388.65 6453350.48 658.41 -0.04 -0.02 -0.03 213 0.04 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 253 0.02 0.04 *
FT09 1729052.83 6454289.22 590.87 -0.06 -0.08 0.04 231 0.10 0.01 0.00 0.01 9 0.01 0.04 *
FT10 1730454.56 6452471.90 482.30 -0.01 -0.01 -0.05 225 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.06 54 0.01 0.04 *
KC05 1727077.16 6453174.10 226.82 -4.84 -4.99 -1.04 226 6.96 -0.01 0.00 0.01 174 0.01 0.04 *
KC06 1727782.45 6453384.94 295.77 -2.46 -11.72 -4.58 258 11.98 -0.01 -0.02 0.01 250 0.02 0.04 *
KC07 1727759.34 6453683.88 313.54 -0.03 0.03 0.03 139 0.04 -0.03 0.02 0.04 150 0.03 0.04 *
KC14 1726742.25 6453805.52 260.05 -0.19 -0.53 0.11 250 0.57 -0.05 0.00 0.06 176 0.05 0.04 *
KC15 1727584.35 6453111.48 284.10 -6.11 -9.61 -3.00 238 11.39 -0.02 0.02 0.01 139 0.03 0.04 *-0.03 0.02 -0.01 146 0.03 0.04 0.05 *
KC16 1727602.20 6454098.23 327.30 -0.05 0.00 0.40 185 0.05 -0.02 0.00 0.03 178 0.02 0.04 *
KC17 1727295.82 6453019.51 212.76 -6.95 -6.92 -2.50 225 9.80 -0.03 0.01 0.04 167 0.04 0.04 *
KC18 1727979.45 6452613.65 289.12 -21.05 -8.52 -2.05 202 22.71 -0.01 0.00 -0.02 203 0.01 0.04 *
KC19 1727779.99 6453488.56 302.83 -0.42 -8.66 -3.50 267 8.67 -0.04 0.00 0.01 184 0.04 0.04 *
KC20 1727695.34 6453561.62 303.81 0.17 -7.93 -3.49 271 7.93 -0.02 0.01 0.02 162 0.02 0.04 *
KC21 1728095.82 6453495.10 383.67 0.00 0.02 0.06 103 0.02 -0.01 0.00 -0.01 189 0.01 0.04 *
KC22 1728008.14 6453287.38 329.16 -2.02 -10.51 -5.19 259 10.70 -0.02 0.00 0.00 177 0.02 0.04 *
KC23 1727348.72 6453321.57 267.58 -2.71 -5.44 -1.73 244 6.08 -0.04 0.00 0.02 173 0.04 0.04 *
KC25 1726304.89 6452805.42 19.80 -0.40 -0.19 0.00 205 0.44 -0.02 0.01 0.02 157 0.02 0.04 *
KC26 1726723.09 6452425.80 31.11 -6.44 -1.31 6.37 192 6.57 -0.01 0.01 0.02 124 0.01 0.04 *0.00 0.01 0.05 69 0.01 0.01 *
KC28 1726768.63 6451998.88 26.25 -9.17 -1.03 6.31 186 9.23 -0.03 0.00 -0.02 189 0.03 0.04 *
KC29 1726923.95 6451934.54 19.88 -10.48 -3.10 1.98 196 10.93 0.01 0.00 -0.06 0 0.01 0.04 *
KC30 1727529.46 6452142.00 97.72 -14.58 -4.51 -2.54 197 15.27 -0.02 0.02 0.00 133 0.03 0.04 *
KC31 1727911.01 6452353.19 206.84 -13.92 -5.02 -0.66 200 14.80 -0.03 0.01 0.00 159 0.03 0.04 *-0.07 0.03 0.00 155 0.08 0.04 3
KC34 1726698.37 6454866.43 325.39 -0.03 0.00 0.03 183 0.03 -0.03 0.01 0.00 161 0.04 0.04 *
KC35 1726861.64 6454504.97 313.33 -0.02 0.01 0.03 167 0.02 -0.01 0.01 0.01 135 0.02 0.04 *
KC36 1726390.05 6454165.11 255.02 -0.02 -0.04 0.01 243 0.05 -0.02 0.01 0.03 153 0.02 0.04 *
KC37 1726109.81 6454779.84 280.33 -0.01 -0.01 0.01 213 0.02 -0.02 0.01 0.04 157 0.03 0.04 *
PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE MONITORING - MOVEMENT at November 4, 2025 Page 6/6
Prepared by McGee Surveying Consulting - Document Date: November 14, 2025
Monitoring Point Movements
FULL PVDS MONITORING #86 (M86)
NAD83 CA SPC Zone 5 Original Position to November 4, 2025 October 2, 2025 to November 04, 2025 (33 days / 1.085 Mo.)October 16, 2025 to November 04, 2025 (19 days / 0.625 Mo.)
November 4, 2025 Positions $ Overall Movements (US Feet)Periodic Movements M84 to M86 (US Feet)Periodic Movements M85 to M86 (US Feet)
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KC39 1726579.07 6453069.30 192.41 -0.04 0.01 -0.02 164 0.04 -0.02 0.02 -0.02 144 0.03 0.04 *0.01 0.02 0.01 73 0.02 0.04 *
PB04 1727615.32 6448830.60 164.16 -60.61 -21.14 -6.36 199 64.19 -0.49 -0.14 -0.04 196 0.51 0.04 0.47 -17
PB06 1727891.56 6449747.40 173.59 -76.89 -14.44 -9.47 191 78.23 -0.43 -0.04 -0.03 185 0.44 0.04 0.40 -13
PB07 1728085.27 6450197.33 195.66 -90.65 -22.43 -4.55 194 93.39 -0.51 -0.07 0.02 188 0.51 0.04 0.47 -7 -0.31 -0.01 0.06 183 0.31 0.04 0.50 10
PB08 1728153.64 6450450.20 196.56 -83.87 -19.60 2.88 193 86.13 -0.42 -0.02 0.06 183 0.42 0.04 0.39 11
PB09 3
PB12 1728199.63 6451565.90 177.68 -130.86 -38.67 -15.61 196 136.45 -0.38 -0.06 -0.03 188 0.38 0.04 0.35 -2 -0.24 -0.01 -0.03 182 0.24 0.04 0.39 23
PB13 1728003.78 6452132.37 205.61 -82.19 -31.97 -4.93 201 88.19 -0.11 -0.03 -0.03 196 0.11 0.04 0.10 -34
PB18 1730376.93 6450713.90 355.62 -69.95 2.90 -11.96 178 70.01 -0.65 -0.06 -0.13 185 0.65 0.04 0.60 -6
PB20 1728686.27 6451110.59 224.72 -126.50 -25.09 -18.82 191 128.96 -0.46 -0.03 -0.06 183 0.46 0.04 0.43 6
PB21 1729190.74 6451171.32 265.80 -107.48 -0.74 -14.22 180 107.48 -0.45 0.02 -0.07 177 0.45 0.04 0.42 -4
PB26 1729502.92 6452246.18 279.96 -59.73 -3.38 -5.38 183 59.82 -0.16 0.02 -0.01 172 0.16 0.04 0.15 8
PB27 1729185.69 6451834.22 260.60 -153.65 -1.84 -23.82 181 153.66 -0.51 0.02 -0.09 178 0.51 0.04 0.47 12
PB29 1728801.66 6452075.92 159.69 -87.29 -44.57 -26.24 207 98.01 -0.15 -0.15 -0.01 226 0.21 0.04 0.20 14
PB54 1729637.62 6450437.89 355.47 -57.28 -10.80 -3.15 191 58.29 -0.63 -0.06 -0.10 186 0.63 0.04 0.58 -11 -0.40 -0.05 -0.03 186 0.41 0.04 0.65 32
PB55 1728722.25 6450789.79 230.89 -90.03 -14.25 -15.44 189 91.15 -0.55 0.00 -0.06 180 0.55 0.04 0.51 24
PB59 1727702.89 6448641.70 151.39 -63.47 -19.97 -12.00 197 66.54 -0.46 -0.14 -0.08 197 0.48 0.04 0.44 -21
PB67 1727546.07 6450841.28 63.75 -92.66 -16.90 -12.27 190 94.19 -0.38 -0.05 -0.08 187 0.38 0.04 0.35 -10
PB68 1727617.81 6448967.06 171.49 -47.64 -15.93 -1.61 198 50.23 -0.53 -0.13 -0.06 194 0.54 0.04 0.50 -14
PB69 1727734.55 6448760.83 162.09 -48.49 -17.76 -2.59 200 51.64 -0.48 -0.17 -0.01 200 0.51 0.04 0.47 -12
PB70 1727806.44 6448601.49 149.34 -48.46 -18.10 -6.90 200 51.73 -0.49 -0.15 -0.01 197 0.52 0.04 0.48 -1
PB71RP 1728418.38 6449739.51 282.41 -15.28 -2.10 -2.44 188 15.43 -0.70 -0.09 -0.12 187 0.70 0.04 0.65 0 -0.42 -0.04 -0.06 185 0.42 0.04 0.68 11
PB72 1727610.82 6449324.93 199.11 -39.51 -16.50 3.22 203 42.81 -0.53 -0.19 -0.05 199 0.56 0.04 0.51 1
PB75 1729039.43 6450344.77 267.63 -44.43 -7.14 -4.27 189 45.00 -0.60 -0.02 -0.08 182 0.60 0.04 0.56 -1
PB76 1729965.49 6451646.01 290.63 -7.60 0.13 -1.16 179 7.60 -0.30 0.03 -0.07 174 0.30 0.04 0.28 9 -0.19 0.02 -0.05 174 0.19 0.04 0.31 31
PB77 1727515.33 6451675.43 98.53 -5.30 -0.59 -0.52 186 5.33 -0.46 -0.03 -0.08 184 0.46 0.04 0.42 1 -0.24 0.00 -0.01 180 0.24 0.04 0.38 -21
UB02 1727469.60 6450141.09 65.63 -111.51 7.30 -1.52 176 111.75 -0.17 0.08 -0.01 156 0.18 0.04 0.17 -30
PVE3RP 1729195.92 6438764.67 346.91 0.03 -0.01 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.00 -0.03 1 0.04 0.02 *0.03 0.03 0.00 0.04 0.02 *
RP01 1725591.72 6455633.55 292.77 -0.03 0.00 0.10 0.03 -0.04 0.02 0.00 155 0.04 0.02 *-0.03 0.00 -0.01 0.03 0.02 *
RP02 1730832.97 6445586.62 480.63 -0.02 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 61 0.01 0.02 *0.00 0.00 -0.01 0.00 0.02 *
RP03 1730848.52 6445628.18 479.98 0.03 -0.03 0.00 0.04 0.02 0.00 0.00 347 0.02 0.02 *0.00 0.02 -0.02 0.02 0.02 *
RP05 1730809.66 6445501.99 474.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fixed Fixed 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fixed Fixed
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