CC SR 20260317 H - General Plan Annual Progress Report 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 03/17/2026
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consider the 2025 Annual General Plan Progress Report on implementing the Rancho
Palos Verdes General Plan
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Authorize Staff to forward the City’s 2025 Annual General Plan Progress Report
on the status of the implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
during the 2025 calendar year to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
(OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD).
FISCAL IMPACT: Filing the City’s Annual General Plan Progress Report will not have a
fiscal impact. However, costs associated with the implementation of
certain projects supported by the goals and policies of the General
Plan are addressed on a project-by-project basis when considered by
the City Council.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Jeffrey Kim, Associate Planner
REVIEWED BY: Brandy Forbes, AICP, Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. 2025 Annual General Plan Progress Report (Page A-1)
BACKGROUND:
The City’s General Plan has functioned and continues to function as a set of guidelines
geared toward future development within the City limits and beyond while ensuring that
the health, safety, and overall welfare of the general public will continue to be preserved.
Many of the Goals and Policies stated within the City’s General Plan are implemented
in conjunction with the City’s Municipal Code. To assess the progress of implementing
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the General Plan, § 65400 of the California State Government Code requires a
legislative body to prepare a General Plan Annual Progress Report on the status of the
General Plan and progress toward implementing its Goals and Policies for review by
OPR and HCD.
DISCUSSION:
The General Plan is a comprehensive planning document intended to guide physical
development throughout the City. State law requires that each adopted General Plan
address a minimum of seven issues (i.e., “elements”). Each element covers a certain
aspect of the City’s growth and development and must be consistent with the other
elements. The seven mandatory elements include Land Use, Circulation, Housing,
Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety (including Seismic Safety). Additional
optional elements may be included, as deemed appropriate by each city, depending on
the characteristics or unique environment of the jurisdiction. As part of the 2018 General
Plan update, the City included a Fiscal Element, Social Services Element, and a Visual
Resources Element as optional elements. While the updated General Plan introduced
some new Goals and Policies, many of them remain consistent with those originally
adopted in the 1975 General Plan, which has guided the City since its founding.
The City’s 2025 Annual General Plan Progress Report on the Implementation of the
Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan (“Report”) (Attachment A) delineates the above
mentioned seven State-mandated elements of the City’s General Plan and lists recent
developments, progress, and actions implemented by the City between January 1, 202 5,
and December 31, 2025. Each achievement or action is followed by a reference to the
appropriate General Plan Goal and/or Policy that is applied by the action.
Staff are of the opinion that the Goals and Policies of the City’s General Plan continue to
be implemented by actions taken by the City while balancing community needs, property
rights, and the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
The Report is being presented to the City Council for review and consideration. Upon
acceptance by the City Council, the Report will be delivered to OPR as well as to HCD by
this year’s submittal deadline of April 1, 2026.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Review
The Planning Commission’s review of the 2025 General Plan Progress Report will be
conducted as part of its regularly scheduled on March 10, 2026. As the Planning
Commission’s review of this agenda item will be conducted on the same day that the City
Council agenda is prepared for publication, any comments from the Planning Commission
regarding the report will be provided to the City Council as late correspondence for their
consideration.
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CONCLUSION:
The City Council is being asked to authorize Staff to forward the City’s 2025 Annual
General Plan Progress Report on the status of the implementation of the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan to OPR and HCD.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff’s recommendation, the following alternative is available for the City
Council’s consideration:
1. Identify additional information to be included in the 2025 Annual General Plan
Progress Report prior to consideration by the City Council.
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the General Plan Annual Progress Report (hereafter, Report) is to
comply with the requirements of §65400 of the California State Government Code,
which requires that an annual report on the status of the City’s General Plan be
submitted to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research , and the
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Report must
provide information regarding the City’s progress on the implementation of the Goals
and Policies of the City’s General Plan.
The General Plan is a comprehensive planning document intended to guide physical
development throughout the City. State law requires that each adopted General Plan
address a minimum of seven issues (i.e., “elements”). Each element covers a certain
aspect of the City’s growth and development and must be consistent with the other
elements. The seven mandatory elements include Land Use, Circulation, Housing,
Conservation, Open Space, Noise, and Safety (including Seismic Safety). Additional
optional elements may be included, as deemed appropriate by each city, depending
on the characteristics or unique environment of the jurisdiction. As part of the 2018
General Plan update, the City included a Fiscal Element, Social Services Element,
and a Visual Resources Element as optional elements. While the updated General
Plan introduced some new Goals and Policies, many of them remain consistent with
those originally adopted in the 1975 General Plan, which has guided the City since
its founding.
This Report provides a list of actions taken by the City to implement the Goals and
Policies of the City’s General Plan, as they relate to the seven required General Plan
Elements, between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, followed by a
reference to the appropriate Goal and/or Policy that is implemented by the action.
STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes was incorporated in 1973 in response to the high-
density development that was proposed along the scenic coastal bluffs that help
define the character of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Subsequently, the City’s first
General Plan was adopted on June 26, 1975. The adopted goals emphasized
minimizing density along the coastal bluff areas, maintaining the rural character of
the community, recognizing and managing unique resources, and identifying and
protecting areas with significant development constraints, such as sloped areas and
areas of geologic instability.
On September 18, 2018, the City Council adopted the updated 2018 General Plan.
The 2018 General Plan maintains the majority of the original 1975 Goals and Policies
and was primarily updated to represent the current economic and demographic data
as well as current development patterns in the City. The 2018 General Plan also
includes City Council-approved land use decisions over the years, and incorporates
Planning Commission-directed edits, as well as text changes to address statutory
requirements. Many of the elements were retitled to be consistent with element titles
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required by the State. In summary, the update can be characterized more as a facelift
than a rewrite of the 1975 General Plan. A copy of the document is available on the
City’s website by visiting the following link, http://www.rpvca.gov/356/General-Plan-
Update.
The City continues to implement the Goals and Policies that were central to the City’s
incorporation with decisions that balance community needs, property rights, and the
health and welfare of the general public. The City Council, Planning Commission,
advisory committees, and staff continue to adhere to a vision and quality of life for
the City that promotes a well-informed and educated public with regard to City
issues, problems, and services; a friendly responsive and competent City
government; a safe community in which to live and work; a community with a sound
economic base; a sound financial base to support and maintain vital City services;
reductions to long-term public infrastructure costs within the City; and, a well
maintained, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing community.
ACTIONS TAKEN BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2025, TO
IMPLEMENT THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN
The following information is intended to specify and highlight each of the mandatory
elements in the City’s updated General Plan, with a brief definition and the actions
taken to implement its goals and policies. The applicable goal and/or policy number,
as well as page number where each goal and/or policy can be found in the 2018
General Plan follows each action.
Within this reporting period, the following actions occurred:
I. Circulation Element
The primary role of the Circulation Element is to plan the transportation
system needed to serve proposed development as defined in the Land
Use Element. The Circulation Element also has a role in planning for the
future with regard to the provision of infrastructure that services the
City. The circulation system affects growth patterns, the environment,
and the quality of life of the City’s residents and workers. The system
ranges from sidewalks to roadways to trails, all providing for the safe,
efficient, and sometimes recreational movement of people through the
City. The location and nature of circulation system components derives
from—and in turn, affects—physical settlement patterns, air quality,
plant and animal habitats, noise, energy use, safety, vis ual appearance,
social interaction, and economic activity within the community.
Continued providing traffic flagger and crossing guard services for certain
schools. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-5.
The seven-member Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee
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continued to meet on a regular basis to discuss infrastructure projects and
needs throughout the City. Circulation Element, Goal No. 1 & 2, pg. C-5.
Continued monitoring of, and as-need repairs to, the Abalone Cove sewer
system within the Portuguese Bend Community Association. Circulation
Element, Goal No. 4, pg. C-5, and Policy No. 45-49, pg. C -8.
Continued the maintenance of Palos Verdes Drive South through the
Ancient Altamira – Great Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex to repair
damage caused by the accelerated movement of the landslide complex.
Circulation Element, Goal No. 1 & 5, pg. C-5, and Policy No. 30-31.
Allocated Special Revenue Funds and Capital Infrastructure Program
Fund for public right-of-way improvements, including street slurry seal and
street sidewalk repair throughout the City. Circulation Element, Goal No.
2 & 5, pg. C-5.
Continued maintaining traffic signs and signal equipment citywide.
Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, and Policy No. 3, pg. C-5.
Continued implementation of Ordinance No. 658, repealing and replacing
Chapter 8.20 (Solid Waste Collection and Disposal) of the Municipal
Code, which placed requirements on multiple entities, including the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes, residential households, commercial businesses,
commercial edible food generators, haulers, facility operators, self-
haulers, food recovery organizations, and food recovery services to
support the achievement of statewide organic waste disposal reduction
targets in compliance with Senate Bill No. 1383. Circulation Element, Goal
No. 1, Policy No. 42, pg. C-7.
Continued the deployment of the City’s speed radar trailer at various
locations citywide to advise the motoring public of posted speed limits.
Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-5.
The Traffic Safety Committee continued to meet to review traffic -related
projects, concerns, and activities. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2 & 5, pg.
C-5, and Policy No. 19, C-6.
The Traffic Safety Committee updated the “Framework” for processing
traffic requests developed by TSC’s Framework Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
Circulation Element, Goal No. 2 & 5, pg. C-5, and Policy No. 19, C-6.
Implemented Ordinance No. 689 establishing a Citywide E-Bike
Ordinance that clarifies existing prohibitions of e-bike operations in parks,
trails, and recreational spaces and regulates their operation on streets and
sidewalks. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, Policy Nos. 8, 12, 19, 20, pg.
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C-5.
Continued to repair and maintain pedestrian and multiuse trails (facilitating
pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists, or a combination of these user
groups) throughout the City. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-5, and
Policy No. 11, 16, 22, 25-27, pg. C-6 & 7.
Completed the final engineering phase of the Western Avenue congestion
mitigation project. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 3, pg. C-5.
Completed construction of the Hawthorne Boulevard at
Eddinghill/Seamount Left Turn Signal Project. Circulation Element, Goal
No. 2&3, pg. C-5, Policy No. 1 and 3.
Modified pilot traffic circles as traffic calming measures on Avenida
Classica between Crest Road and Los Verdes Drive. Circulation Element,
Goal No. 2, Policy No. 1-3, pg. C-5.
Completed design work on the Western Avenue Beautification Project with
collaboration with Caltrans and the City of Los Angeles. Circulation
Element, Goal No. 1 and 2, Policy No. 1-3, 5, 10, pg. C-5.
Completed traffic studies at various locations throughout the City
including, but not limited to, the following studies: Palos Verdes Drive East
and Ganado Drive – Crest Road to Palos Verdes Drive South Traffic
Safety Study, Point Vicente School Traffic Calming Study, Cornerstone at
Pedregal School Traffic Calming Study, Hawthorne near Granvia Altamira
Traffic Study, Trudie Drive Traffic Calming Study, and Bloomwood Road
Traffic Calming Study. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2 & 3, pg. C-5, Policy
No. 19-20, pg. C-6.
Explored the potential development of an AM Radio Station with the
Emergency Preparedness Committee to provide an affordable and easy-
to-access communication tool for residents in an emergency situation with
limited telecommunications services. Circulation Element, Policy No. 50
Explored the development of an Equestrian Evacuation Plan to safely
relocate and transport horses off the Peninsula during a major emergency;
slated to be conducted in May 2026. Circulation Element, Policy No. 50
Received a major federal grant to develop a Mass Evacuation and Shelter
Plan for the entire Peninsula in 2026-2027. Circulation Element, Policy No.
50
Continued to utilize the Everbridge alert system (also known as Alert
South Bay) to notify residents via text message of local emergencies
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within the vicinity. Everbridge was used during Red Flag warnings for high
fire weather conditions in January 2025. Circulation Element, Policy No.
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Continued to update the Trails Network Plan that will provide trail
descriptions with graphics and detailed maps that illustrate trail routes and
uses in a clear and concise manner based on existing legal trails,
community input, and feasible trails. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg.
C-5, and Policy No. 6, 13, 22, 24, 25, 27, pg. C-5-7, and Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3.
Continued efforts to manage access to the Portuguese Bend and Filiorum
Reserves through the Del Cerro area through implementation of the
ParkMobile Parking System, and parking enforcement personnel.
Circulation Element Goal No. 2, pg. C-5, Policy No. 16 & 19, pg. C-5 & 6.
II. Conservation and Open Space Elements
The State of California requires both a Conservation Element and an
Open Space Element to be included in every local government General
Plan. These two elements are combined, as many of the City’s Goals and
Policies for these two elements overlap.
Open space is one of the prominent features that defines the character
of Rancho Palos Verdes: it plays a large role in the City’s residents’
quality of life and is a major draw to visitors. Conserving open space
provides opportunities for public outdoor recreation, viewshed
protection, and conservation of natural and biological resources, which
in turn provides a healthy ecosystem for vegetation and wildlife, flood
and erosion control, protection of the public health and safety, buffering
between incompatible land uses, and the enhancement of roads and
public spaces.
Continued to provide bicycle and other non-motorized wheel vehicles
usage at designated City parks. Conservation and Open Space Element,
Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No.16, 22-23, pg. COS-5, and Land Use
Element, Policy No. 30, pg. L-9.
Continued various recycling and waste reduction initiatives such as
weekly residential green waste and mixed recycling collection programs;
collection of Christmas trees, used oil and oil filters, electronic waste,
bulky waste items, batteries, and paper shredding events. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1 &2, COS-3, Policy No. 12, 24, 25,
37, pg. COS-6.
Continued requiring construction and demolition recycling as part of
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eligible City/public projects. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal
No. 1, 3, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 2, 37, pg. COS-5, COS-6.
Continued the bi-annual citywide free brush-clearing event. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Policy No. 25, pg. COS-5.
Continued the trimming or removal of view-impairing trees at various
locations. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS -
3, and Land Use Element, Policy No. 7-9, pg. L-8.
Conducted outreach to the United States Coast Guard and both State and
Federal legislators regarding potential acquisition or use agreements for
historic Coast Guard properties in the City, including the Point Vicente
Lighthouse and the Civic Center-adjacent Battery Barnes. Conservation
and Open Space Element. Goal No. 2, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 32, pg.
COS-6.
Discussed with Wayfarers Chapel, Federal legislators, and Federal
agencies to consider the feasibility of relocating its facility to the Battery
Barnes site (adjacent to the Civic Center) as an alternative location. The
Chapel was significantly damaged by landslide movement in Summer
2024 and has since been dismantled and stored off site to preserve the
remaining historic structure. The City will continue these discussions.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 28.
Continued working though FEMA review to secure Hazard Mitigation
Grants through FEMA to implement a Buyout Program for select
properties affected by the Greater Portuguese Landslide and convert them
into open space. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 39,
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Continued offering exhibits, including ones focused on Gray Whales,
birds, navigation, and migration, to the public as part of a Phase II exhibit
process at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center funded by the Los
Serenos de Point Vicente docents. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal No. 2, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 38, pg. COS-6, and Land
Use Element, Goal No. 6, pg. L-7.
Updated the Sea Cave Exhibit at Point Vicente Interpretive Center with
improved lighting, a fossil display case, a pre-historic life graphic, and an
interactive mammal display: Goal No. 2, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 38,
pg. COS-6, and Land Use Element, Goal No. 6, pg. L-7.
Held multiple public forums and meetings regarding Preserve and Open
Space management concerns. Conservation and Open Space Element
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Policy No. 16, 21 & 22, pg. COS-5.
Continued implementing the City’s interim Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat
Protection Ordinance. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No.
1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 22-23, pg. COS-5.
Continued to maintain improvements within Eastview Park, including
enhancement of amenities, trail and access improvements. Conservation
and Open Space Element, Policy No. 35 -36, pg. COS-6, and Circulation
Element, Policy No. 16, pg. C-6.
Improved and reopened the existing dog park at Eastview Park.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 35-36, pg. COS-6
Continued to maintain the Water Conservation Page on the City website
to promote ways to lower water consumption due to the California drought.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 10 & 14 -15, pg. COS-
4 & 5, and Land Use Element, Policy No. 6, pg. L -8.
Coordinated with other Peninsula Watershed Management Agencies to
continue the implementation of the Water Management Program (WMP)
and the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) to measure
pollutant levels in storm water and urban runoff. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 3, pg. COS-3.
Partnered with the Los Angeles County’s Environmental Defenders to
bring virtual environmental education assemblies to Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District and Los Angeles Unified School District
elementary schools. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No.
25, pg. COS-5.
Coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Wildlife
Conservation Board and Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
(Land Conservancy) to remove private property encroachments from the
newly acquired 96-acre Wildlife Corridor property in lower Filiorum, which
has been enrolled into the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The City was
awarded $12.6 Million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and $4.8
Million from the Wildlife Conservation Board. Additionally, the City and
Land Conservancy each contributed $1.3 Million and the Los Angeles
County Regional Park and Open Space District contributed $1 Million for
this land purchase. In order to close out the Wildlife Conservation Board
and USFWS acquisition grants, the City must remove the private property
encroachments. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg.
COS-3, Policy No. 16, pg. COS-5.
Partnered with the Marine Protected Area Collaborative on the
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management and protection of the two Marine Protected Areas located off
the City’s coast, including the Point Vicente Marine Protected Area and
the Abalone Cove Marine Protected Area. Conservation and Open Space
Element Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 7, pg. COS 7.
Partnered with other agencies including the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy, to implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Palos
Verdes Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan to bring the species back to Rancho
Palos Verdes. Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly releases took place within the
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve throughout the Spring of
2025. Conservation and Open Space Element Goal No. 1, pg. COS -3,
Policy No. 7, pg. COS 7.
Continued identifying updates to the Public Use Master Plan (PUMP) to
reflect the Council-adopted Rancho Palos Verdes Natural Community
Conservation Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP) for
consideration by the City Council at a future meeting. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No.16, 22-23, pg.
COS-5, and Land Use Element, Policy No. 30, pg. L -9.
Continued to implement the Rancho Palos Verdes NCCP/HCP along with
the City’s management partners, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Open Space Element,
Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No.16, 22-23, pg. COS-5, and Land Use
Element, Policy No. 30, pg. L-9.
Continued to implement the Management Agreement with the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to restore habitat within, operate,
and maintain the City’s Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 16, 21-23,
and 25, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Continued promoting various composting workshop events and providing
rebates on the purchase of compost bins. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 25, pg. COS-5.
Continued to work on implementing the City Council-adopted Preserve
Trails Plan and implementing the Public Use Master Plan for the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal
No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 16, 22-23, 27 & 35-38, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Continued to coordinate with the Los Serenos De Point Vicente docent
organization on a variety of public recreational and educational
opportunities, including public hikes and tours, the Docent 4th and 5th
Grade Programs, the Junior Docent Program, Whale of a World Program,
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and the Docent Open House. Conservation and Open Space Element,
Policy No. 24-25, 35-37, pg. COS- 5 & 6.
Co-sponsored various nature walks and hikes conducted by the Los
Serenos de Point Vicente Docents and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy at various locations throughout the City and conducted
Preserve open space related public information events by Open Space
Management staff. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No.
24-25, 37, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Sponsored and co-sponsored a number of virtual and in-person special
events and programs including holiday tree lighting, snow play and
associated holiday offerings including a menorah lighting, as well as an
egg hunt, Whale of a Day, Kids to Parks Day, Meet the Goats,
Shakespeare by the Sea, Pet Adoptions, Trunk or Treat, Movies and
Concerts in the Park, Puppy Love Party, Halloween Dog Parade,
Veteran’s Breakfast, Breakfast With Santa , and a Fourth of July
Celebration with an expanded drone show. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Policy No. 35-37, pg. COS-6.
Continued to offer programs and events through the REACH program that
serve the social and recreational needs of youth and adults with a wide
range of developmental disabilities Conservation and Open Space
Element, Policy No. 24,25, 37, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Planned and executed cultural festivities celebrating the sister city
partnership between Rancho Palos Verdes and Sakura City, Japan ,
including a City delegation, comprised of the entire City Council and City
Manager, which visited Sakura City in March 2025 to celebrate their 20th
anniversary. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 35-37,
pg. COS-6.
Continued to implement a Recreation and Parks Park Ranger program for
monitoring, managing, and enforcing the management of the City’s Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal
No. 1 & 3, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 24-27, pg. COS-5 & 6.
Park Rangers coordinated 6 projects with local Scouting organizations to
help local youth achieve Eagle Scout status. Projects included trail
maintenance projects and fencing installation projects. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 25 pg. COS-
5 & 6.
Continued to provide services through the new Open Space and Trails
Division. Services include trails staff and Park Rangers to patrol City trails,
open space, beaches, and parks. The Open Space Division performed
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extensive closing of trails and provided public information related to land
movement in the City to interpret and enforce open space regulations,
provide customer service, and conduct maintenance. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, pg. COS -3, Policy No. 24-26, pg.
COS-5 & 6.
Re-opened 3.5 miles of trails impacted by the landslide for public use in
the Portuguese Bend and Filiorum Reserves. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 24-27, pg.
COS-5 & 6, and Circulation Element, Policy No. 12, pg. C-5.
Continued to maintain various improvements within the City’s Preserve
and trail areas to enhance user experience. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 24-27, pg.
COS-5 & 6, and Circulation Element, Policy No. 12, pg. C-5.
Maintained staffing levels and park hours at multiple City parks to provide
a higher level of customer service, improve responsiveness to park
visitors’ complaints/concerns, and better maintain the conditions and
operations of City parks. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy
No. 35-37, pg. COS-6.
Began offering rentals of classroom space to the public at Ladera Linda
Community Park. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 35 -
37, pg. COS-6.
Distributed an on-line survey to gauge community preferences and
feedback regarding programs and classes. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3
Maintained a robust volunteer program for both residents and non -
residents to be involved in community and civic volunteer activities
including a coastal cleanup and multiple Eagle Scout projects.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 25, pg. COS-5.
Updated interpretive signage along the California Coast within the Vicente
Bluffs Reserve and the Abalone Cove Reserve. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Circulation Element, Goal
No. 2, pg. C-5.
Continued distribution of “Share the Trails” brochure for safe and
appropriate shared use of trails by hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, which
was created with the involvement of multiple agencies. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Circulation Element,
Goal No. 2, pg. C-5.
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Continued distribution of the coastal access brochure, providing
information about parking, fishing access, appropriate coastal access
points, and marine protected areas. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 24, pg. COS-5.
Continued to administer the Gifts for Parks Program, which provides a
means by which interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses
may contribute funds or merchandise for the enhancement of the City’s
Recreation facilities and programs. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Policy No. 40, pg. COS-6.
Continued to conduct view assessments for applicable development
applications to ensure the protection of views and conformance with City
decisions applicable to building and foliage height restrictions.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Land
Use Element, Policy No. 7-9, 15, pg. L-8.
Continued to implement the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
by processing ten projects in 2025, totaling 88,181 sq. ft. of landscape
area. Conservation and Open Space Element, Policy No. 10 & 14 -15, pg.
COS-4 & 5, and Land Use Element, Policy No. 6, pg. L -8.
Conducted annual review of public amenities for Trump National and the
Ocean Trails Reserve. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No.
1, pg.COS-34, Policy No. 8, pg.COS-4 and Policy No.35, and No.41,
pg.COS-6.
Conducted annual peafowl census to assess the current peafowl
population throughout the six City Council approved neighborhoods to
determine reinstatement of trapping and relocation services of peafowl.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy
No. 22, pg. COS-5.
Completed request for proposals and authorized professional services
agreement with MIG, Inc. to update the Conservation and Open Space
Element pursuant to state law. Conservation and Open Space Element,
Goal No. 1-3, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 17-21, pg. COS-5, Policy No. 28, 29,
pg. COS-6.
III. Land Use Element
The Land Use Element must designate the proposed general distribution
and location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business,
industry, and open space, including agriculture, natural resources,
recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and
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grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, and other categories
of public and private uses of land.
Continued implementation of the Municipal Code through the processing of
relevant development applications. Land Use Element, Goal No. 1 -10, and
Policy No. 4, pg. L-7.
Continued to expedite solar photovoltaic permitting for residential dwelling
units. Land Use Element, Policy No. 6, pg. L-8.
Continued to issue Building and Grading Permits for the construction of new
housing units throughout the City. Land Use Element, Policy No. 2-11, pg.
L-7 & 8.
Continued implementation of emergency stabilization measures for the
Greater Portuguese Landslide Complex to slow down or mitigate the
unprecedented land movement of terrain in residential neighborhoods,
roadways, and open space. Land Use Element, Goal 9.
Conducted outreach to the United States Coast Guard and both State and
Federal legislators regarding potential acquisition or use agreements for the
Point Vicente Lighthouse and Battery Barnes properties. Land Use
Element, Policy No. 21.
Continued to implement standard detail to assist property owners in the
repair and replacement of arterial street-facing retaining walls. Land Use
Element, Policy No. 4, pg. L-7
Continued to utilize the City’s internal permit system to allow for efficient
coordination for Geology review between the Public Works Department and
Building & Safety Division. Land Use Element, Policy No. 4, pg. L-7.
Continued to enforce the City’s prohibition to advertise or operate a short -
term rental in the single-family and multi-family residential zoning districts.
Land Use Element, Goal No. 1 & 4. pg. L-7.
Currently working with the Federal government to lift the deed restrictions
or seek a time extension on the emergency management designated zone
to plan for a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and other
supportive uses. Also seeking federal and/or state funding for design and
construction of the EOC. Land Use Element, Goal No. 5, pg. L-7, Policy
No. 25, pg. L-9, and Safety Element, Policy No. 33, pg. S-8.
Continued the annual reviews of the Green Hills Memorial Park Master Plan.
Land Use Element, Goal No. 1 pg. L-7, Policy No. 13, pg. L-7 & 8.
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Provided information presentations to representatives of the Palos Verdes
Association of Realtors providing background and resource information on
development application processes and code compliance. Land Use
Element, Goal No. 2 pg. L-7, Policy No. 1 & 2, pg. L-7 & 8.
Adopted Code Amendments to the Title 16 and 17 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code to include provisions to exempt the City’s
Equestrian Overlay District (Q) from the applicability of certain regulations
pursuant to Senate Bill 684. Land Use Element, Goal No. 6, pg. L-7.
Processed development applications, permits and inspections for the
renovation of the existing shopping center at the corner of Western Avenue
and Trudie Drive (Western Plaza) to update existing building facades,
signage, and creation of accessible outdoor seating areas. Land Use
Element, Goal No. 4, pg. L-7, Policy No.19.
Continued implementation of the Western Avenue Commercial Storefront
Improvement Program which aims at supporting local businesses by
providing up to a 50% match grant to qualified businesses for tenant
improvements. Land Use Element, Goal No. 1-3, Policy No. 19, pg. L-8.
Adopted Ordinance No. 692 establishing development regulations on land
use permits in the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex and
Ordinance No. 696 amending related zoning references to these regulations
to address changed circumstances of the land movement . Land Use
Element, Goal No. 1-3, 9. Pg. L-7. Policy No. 3, pg. L-8.
Adopted Resolution 2025-84 amending certain sections of the General
Plan, including sections of the Land Use Element, to update the status of
the landslide conditions and references associated with the new Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex regulations on land use permits to
address changed circumstances of the land movement and adopted . Land
Use Element, Goal No. 1-3, 9. Pg. L-7. Policy No. 3, pg. L-8.
Formed a Working Group, comprised of the property owner and surrounding
residents, to review proposed development plans for a 14 unit residential
project located at the corner of Clipper Drive and Palos Verdes Drive South .
Land Use Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 2-3, pg. L-7.
Continued to conduct meetings with the Civic Center Advisory Committee
(CCAC) to develop a Campus Master Plan for the Ken Dyda Civic Center
including meeting with community stakeholders. Land Use Element, Goal
No. 5, Policy No. 28, Pg. L-9.
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IV. Noise Element
The Noise Element is intended to identify existing and potential future
sources of noise within the community, and to identify strategies to limit
the exposure of the community to excessive noise levels.
Continued to attend LAX/Community Noise Roundtable meetings to
monitor passenger jet noise and provide updates related to the Federal
Aviation Administration airspace issues that potentially affect the City.
Noise Element, Goal No. 1, Policy No. 7, pg. N-2.
Continued to review and monitor Special Use Permits and Special Event
Permits for temporary events and required noise monitoring for the events
that are likely to create a noise impact on the surrounding residential
neighborhoods (i.e. Golden Cove Shopping Center). Noise Element, Goal
No. 1, Policy No. 9-10, pg. N-2.
Continued the implementation of Municipal Code regulations regarding
hours of construction and operation of mechanical equipment. Noise
Element, Goal No. 1, Policy No. 9-12, pg. N-2.
V. Safety Element
The Safety Element first discusses the various hazards that may impact
the City, including wildfire hazards, flood hazards, geologic hazards,
and other hazards. This discussion is followed by emergency services
available to the City in addressing these hazards, including risk
assessment, leading to policies to help address these impacts.
Continued to provide residents with empty sandbags and sand to protect
private property against runoff during the rainy season. Safety Element,
Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 23, pg. S-7.
Maintained 9 (out of the original 11) emergency stabilization deep
dewatering wells to decelerate land movement within the Ancient
Altamira-Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide complex. Goal No. 1 & 4,
pg. S-6, and Policy No. 15, pg. S-7
Implemented emergency winterization measures within the Ancient
Altamira-Portuguese Bend Landslide complex to mitigate future effects of
land movement caused by stormwater infiltrating into the ground. Goal
No. 1 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 15 & 25, pg. S-7
Commenced final engineering work for the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Remediation project using the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s
(FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
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program grant. Goal No. 1 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 15, pg. S-7
Processed emergency appropriations and continued financial
administration of federal disaster-related funding (including appealing
denied disaster aid recovery) associated with the Portuguese Bend
Landslide response during 2024, including grant tracking, reimbursement
coordination, and compliance oversight. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 & 4,
pg. S-6, and Policy No. 15, pg. S-7.
Established and utilized dedicated budget Program 9102 to separately
track landslide-related mitigation expenditures to ensure fiscal
accountability and transparency. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 & 4, pg. S -
6, and Policy No. 15, pg. S-7.
Authorized and implemented a $5 million emergency financial assistance
program funded by the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice
Hahn to support residents impacted by accelerated land movement and
utility shutoffs within the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. Of the total
allocation, $2.8 million was designated for direct grants of up to $10,000
per eligible homeowner, and $2.2 million was allocated toward ongoing
landslide mitigation and stabilization efforts. The City’s Finance
Department oversaw program administration and reimbursement
processing. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 15,
pg. S-7.
Continued regular maintenance of streetlights throughout the City. Safety
Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, and Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg. C-
5.
Continued the use of Everbridge, an emergency communication
notification system, with Alert South Bay as a multi-jurisdictional
coordinated approach to emergency management with 12 other South
Bay cities. Everbridge was utilized during two landslide emergencies that
occurred in the summer of 2024. Safety Element, Goal No. 3 and 4, pg.
S-6, and Policy No. 14 & 16, pg. S-7.
Continued operating four Pano AI wildfire smoke detection cameras
installed to monitor the Peninsula for smoke to alert and address fires
more quickly. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, 2, pg. S-6, Policy No. 4, 6, 9,
12, pg. S-6 & S-7.
Began development of an emergency radio station on AM 1680, in
partnership with PVPUSD to ensure public safety information is shared
with the public during emergencies that may impact power and
communication services. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, 2, pg. S-6, Policy
No. 1. 12, S-6 & S-7.
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Coordinated with Los Angeles County Fire and Cal Water to ensure
adequate fire capabilities with adequate backup water sources throughout
the Peninsula. Safety Element, Policy No. 7, 8, 27
Conducted a Function Exercise to train staff on EOC management and
completed an update to the City’s Emergency Operations Plan in
December 2025. Currently preparing Earthquake and Wildfire Annexes.
Safety Element, Policy No. 12, 19, 26, 27
Prepared an Equine Community Resources Guide to help horse owners
prepare to evacuate and room their horses in the event of an emergency
and hosted an Equine First Aid event in May 2025. Safety Element, Policy
No. 19, 21, 22, 27
Hired four Public Safety Liaisons to promote education and safety
awareness pertaining to crime prevention in the City; coordinated with
public agencies to secure resources and to enhance public safety in the
City, and implemented innovative programs to prepare residents for
emergencies. Safety Element, Goal 1, 2, 3, 4, Policy No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12,
13, 14, 16.
Conducted the annual Prepared Peninsula Expo, which provides the public
access to information and resources for emergency preparedness and
mitigation. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, Policy No. 1, pg. S-6.
Continued to utilize the Peninsula Automated License Plate Reader
(ALPR) camera system and the City’s ALPR camera system throughout
the Palos Verdes Peninsula and along Western Avenue corridor, covering
all entrances and exits to the City. Upgraded the existing cameras due to
reaching their end of life. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 &2, pg. S-6, Policy
No.14, pg. S-7.
Continued implementation of the Public Safety Reimbursement Program
to assist neighborhoods and individuals interested in purchasing security
cameras. Safety Element, Goal No. 2, pg. S-6.
Continued to implement the revised Public Safety Strategic Plan. Safety
Element, Goal No. 2, pg. S-6.
Continued implementation of the Public Safety Division within the
Administration Department to bring in house public safety services to
augment law enforcement services provided by Los Angeles Sheriff
Department agreement. Safety Element, Goal No 1, 2, 3, & 4, pg. S -5,
Policy No. 1, 4, 6, 14, 16, & 27, pg. S-6-7.
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Continued to work with the Peninsula Regional Contract Law Committee
and the Peninsula Public Safety Committee, comprised of four cities from
the Palos Verdes Peninsula, to coordinate and improve regional law
enforcement and emergency preparedness. Safety Element, Goal No. 1-
4, Policy No. 1, 6 & 12, pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued to work with the Peninsula Public Safety Committee to engage
in a regional emergency preparedness plan and exercise s with all four
Peninsula cities, including joint efforts on emergency plans, preparedness
events, and public messaging. Safety Element, Goal No. 1-4, Policy No.
1, 6 & 12, pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued contracting with the County of Los Angeles Animal Care &
Control to assist and service the City on animal related issues. Safety
Element, Goal No. 1, Policy No. 20-22, pg. S-7.
Implemented 4 Public Safety Pop-Up Events program, safely managed 4
free speech gatherings, and coordinated 24 outreach events with
Neighborhood Watch, Homeowner Associations, Residential
organizations, and individuals to promote public safety resources, hazard
mitigation tools, and public safety awareness campaigns. Safety
Element, Goal No. 1 & 2, pg. S-6, Policy No. 1, 4, 16, & 27, pg. S-6 &7.
Hosted the Annual Prepared Peninsula Expo with the 3 Peninsula cities
to educate residents and the broader community on emergency
preparedness. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, Policy No. 1. pg. S-6, and
Policy No. 6, 12, 14, 16 & 27, pg. S-6 & 7.
Distributed information to residents expressing the City’s commitment to
risk reduction and measures residents can take to “harden” their home
against wildfires. Safety Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 1, pg. S-6.
Participated in the worldwide Great Shake Out earthquake drill exercise
to promote earthquake preparedness. Safety Element, Goal No. 3, pg. S -
6.
Continued implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Committee ’s
(EPC) identified recommended action items to mitigate wildfire risk,
including enhanced emergency communication; emergency evacuation
plan/Peninsula-wide and school district emergency preparedness plan;
wildfire hardening; Public Safety Power Shutoff response; and Cal Fire
risk assessment and insurance rates. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, and
Policy No. 1, 13, 19 & 26 pg. S-6 & 7.
Adopted an updated fire hazard severity zone map for the City, which
identifies areas where the physical conditions of the vegetation, terrain, and
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weather create a high likelihood of wildfire. The maps guide fire prevention,
structure protection, and land-use planning to reduce threat to life and
property. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 pg. S-6, and Policy No. 4, 9 & 27, pg.
S-6 & 7.
Continued coordination with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to
ensure that newly enacted criteria for conducting brush clearance
inspections and defensible space requirements are actively implemented
and enforced on properties within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone. Safety Element, Goal No. 1 pg. S-6, and Policy No. 4, 9 & 27, pg.
S-6 & 7.
Installed the 4th and final 24-hour early wildfire camera detection system
that utilizes artificial intelligence technology to detect, locate, confirm and
communicate wildfire ignitions in strategic locations identified as wildfire -
prone areas throughout the City and the surrounding three Palos Verdes
Peninsula cities and area. Safety Element, Goal No. 2 and 3, pg. S-6 and
Policy No. 1, 6, 9, pg. S-6 & 7.
Prepared a Fire Weather Protocol to guide internal preparations in the
event of major Red Flag warning or impending wildfire situation. Safety
Element, Goal No. 2 and 3, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 1,6, 9, pg. S-6 & 7.
Continued to implement the Peninsula-wide evacuation zone
management platform, as well as continued promotion of the "Know Your
Zone" evacuation preparedness campaign. Goal No. 1, pg. S -6, and
Policy No. 1 & 12.
Conducted twice-monthly Working Group Meetings with community
stakeholders, government agencies, and utilities in response to
accelerated land movement. Goal No. 1,3, & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 1
pg. S-6.
Purchased radios and related equipment to enable improved
communication with public safety partners including LA County Fire and
LA County Sheriff’s Department and the Palos Verdes Nature Safety
Element, Goal No. 3, pg. S-6, and Policy No. 14 & 16, pg. S-7.
Performed required annual Fuel Modification for the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve and other City-owned open space areas in coordination with the
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and Measure Weed Abatement District, and the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Safety Element, Policy No.
4, 9, 12 & 27, pg. S-6 & 7.
Maintained 16 miles of landslide-related closed trails in the Portuguese
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Bend, Filiorum, and Abalone Cove Reserves in response to accelerated
land movement and public safety concerns. 3.5 miles of these trails were
repaired and reopened in late 2025.Goal No. 1 & 4, S-6, and Policy No. 1
& 2, pg. S-6
Assisted the Klondike Canyon and Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement
Districts in their collective response to accelerated land movement within
their jurisdictional boundaries. Goal No. 1,3 & 4, pg. S-6, and Policy No.
1, pg. S-6.
Continued to enforce the City’s Zoning Code and the California Building
Code, which include detailed geologic review requirements for
construction projects. Safety Element, Goal 1 & 4, Policy No. 2, pg. S-6.
Created regulations and procedures to install temporary measures to
preserve existing structures and authorize temporary housing on
properties within the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. Safety
Element, Goal No. 1 & 4, pg. S-6, Policy No. 2, 13.
Conducted inspections of properties impacted by landslide activities and
created special handouts and expedited applications for solar, propane
use, and generators. Safety Element No, Goal No. 1, 3, 4, pg. S-6, Policy
No. 1-3.
Continued implementing the City’s Coyote Management Plan through
public outreach and educational informational efforts. Safety Element,
Goal No. 1, Policy No. 20-22, pg. S-7.
Continued to contract with private Coyote Capture Specialist, Coyote
Wildlife & Pest Solutions, to assist the City with coyote management
issues on an as-needed basis. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, Policy No. 20-
22, pg. S-7.
Completed construction of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Drainage
Improvements Project. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S-6, Policy No. 3,
25, pg. S-6, S-7.
Completed construction of the Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park Building
Roof Replacement Project. Safety Element, Goal No. 1, pg. S -6, Policy
No. 3, pg. S-6, S-7
Continued efforts to update the Safety Element in conjunction with the
City’s Planning Commission and Emergency Preparedness Committee to
include climate adaptation and resiliency strategies. Safety Element, Goal
No. 1-4, pg. S-6.
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Hosted town hall meetings regarding proposed Municipal Code
Amendments to address future development in the Greater Portuguese
Bend Landslide Complex and to permanently prohibit new construction in
the landslide area due to substantial land movement. Safety Element,
Goal No. 1 & 4, Policy No. 1. pg. S -6, and Policy No. 6, 12, 14, 16 & 27,
pg. S-6 & 7.
Prepared a draft Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan to identify,
assess and reduce risks throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula from
natural hazards such as wildfires, earthquakes, and landslide. The Plan
enhances community resilience while also ensuring eligibility for FEMA
grants. The Plan will be presented to City Council in March 2026 for
consideration. Safety Element, Goal 1, Policy 1, 12, 27
Adopted Urgency Ordinance No.697U, and initiated regular ordinance
amendments to Mixed Use Overlay District (MUOD) and Residential
Overlay District (ROD) to continue effectuation of the 6 th Cycle Housing
Element. Goal No. 1-10, pg. L-7, Policy No. 3, 12, 13, 19, pg. L-8, L-9.
VI. Housing Element
The Housing Element is a comprehensive assessment of current and
projected housing needs for all segments of the community and all
economic groups. This element identifies and analyzes existing and
projected housing needs and contains a statement of goals, policies,
quantified objectives, and scheduled programs for the preservation,
improvement, and development of housing. In adopting this element,
issues such as economic, environmental and fiscal factors, as well as
community goals set forth in the General Plan, must be considered.
In accordance with the adopted Housing Element, staff continued to
monitor the development of accessory dwelling units (ADU) and issued
building permits for fourteen ADUs. Housing Element, Goal No. 1, pg. 206,
and Program Category No. 2, Policy No. 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7, pg. 3-7.
Continued the City’s formal Code Enforcement program to ensure that
dwelling units are habitable and being maintained in accordance with the
California Building Code. Housing Element, Goal No. 4, Policy No. 18, pg.
209.
Continued to provide information on the City’s website regarding programs
available for first-time home buyer assistance, such as County
Homeownership Program, County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program,
and So Cal Home Financing Authority Down Payment Assistance
Programs. Housing Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 11 -15, pg. 208.
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Continued to provide information for So Cal Home Financing Authority
Down Payment Assistance, aimed at making homeownership more
accessible and supporting community development. Housing Element,
Goal No. 2, Policy No. 11-15, pg. 208.
Notified the California Coastal Commission to proceed with the processing
of the Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCP) for various sites as
determined in the Housing Sites Inventory. Housing Element, Goal No. 1-
5, pg. 223-227. Land Use Element, Goal No. 1-10.
Participated in the 88 Cities Summit hosted by the Los Angeles County
Economic Development Corporation to discuss regional issues
surrounding economic growth and resilience. Housing Element, Goal No.
2, pg. 225.
Launched an online ADU Calculator tool to assist homeowners in
evaluating potential Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) projects by providing
guidance on development standards and estimated project costs, and to
enhance public access to planning resources through the City’s website.
Housing Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, pg. 223 -226. Policy No. 3-6, pg. 223 –
224.
SPECIFIC PLANS
A Specific Plan is a tool for implementation of the General Plan and contains
development goals and guidelines for specified areas and/or districts within the City.
To date, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has adopted five Specific Plans, including
the Coastal Specific Plan, which addresses land use and development within the
City’s Coastal Zone (all land seaward of Palos Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes
Drive South) and serves as the City’s Local Coastal Program; a Specific Plan for the
City’s Eastview Park, which is located on land leased from the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts; as well as three Specific Plan districts along the Western Avenue
commercial corridor. In 2002, the three specific plans that govern Western Avenue
were combined into one user-friendly document. By Specific Plan District, the
following actions occurred between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025:
COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Certified in 1981, the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan District provides
specific development guidelines and standards for all land located seaward of Palos
Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive South. The lands have been classified by
Subregions (1-8), with specific development criteria provided, based on the unique
character of each Subregion.
Continued monitoring and maintaining the City’s segment of the California
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Coastal Trail located within the City’s Coastal Zone. Coastal Specific Plan,
Policy No. 1 & 2, Page U-28.
Continued maintaining the City’s trails within the Coastal Zone , many of
which are located within the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Coastal
Specific Plan, Policy No. 6, Page U-67.
Continued maintaining the City’s public parks and open space areas within
the Coastal Zone. Coastal Specific Plan, Policy No. 4, Page U-28.
Monitored residential construction within the Coastal Zone to ensure
compliance with applicable development guidelines and overlay control
districts. Coastal Specific Plan, Policy No. 1, Page U-74.
Formed a Working Group, comprised of the property owner and surrounding
residents, to review proposed development plans for a 14 unit residential
project located at the corner of Clipper Drive and Palos Verdes Drive South .
Land Use Element, Goal No. 2, Policy No. 2-3, pg. L-7.
WESTERN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
District I includes properties located at 28901 Western Avenue (southwest corner of
Caddington Drive and Western Avenue) – The Terraces Shopping Center. Western
Avenue Specific Plan District 1 was adopted in 1985 by the City Council.
District II includes properties located between 29505–29701 Western Avenue.
Western Avenue Specific Plan District 2 was adopted in 1986 by the City Council.
District III includes properties located between 29019 – 29421 Western Avenue.
Western Avenue Specific Plan District 3 was adopted in 1987 by the City Council.
Engaged with property owners and the development community to discuss
potential redevelopment projects along Western Avenue. Land Use
Element, Goal No. 5, 6, pg. L-7, Policy No. 19, pg. L-8.
Finalized approval of renovations of the existing shopping center at the
corner of Western Avenue and Trudie Drive (Western Plaza) to update
existing building facades, signage, and creation of accessible outdoor
seating areas. Land Use Element, Goal No. 2, 3, 6, pg. L-7, Policy No. 19,
pg. L-8.
Continued to implement the Western Avenue Commercial Storefront
Improvement Program which is aimed at supporting local businesses by
providing up to a 50% match grant to qualified businesses for tenant
improvements. Land Use Element, Goal No. 1-3, Policy No. 19, pg. L-8.
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EASTVIEW PARK SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Certified in 1989, the Eastview Park Specific Plan District provides specific use and
development standards for the City park located at 1700 Westmont Drive, which was
annexed by the City in 1983. The 10 -acre property is leased from the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Districts, which maintain underground equipment and sewer lines
on the property.
Continued maintaining improvements within Eastview Park including
enhancement of amenities, trail and access improvements, as well as the
dog park. Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS -
3, Policy No. 24, 35, 36, 37, 42, pg. COS-5 & COS-6.
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2025 Annual Report (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025)
Prepared by: Jeffrey Kim, Associate Planner
Community Development
Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Submitted to:
Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research
And
Department of Housing and Community
Development State of California
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