20260317 Late CorrespondenceTO:
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DATE:
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
CITY CLERK
MARCH 17, 2026
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material presented
for tonight's meeting.
Item No.
H
5
Description of Material
Updates from Staff (Including missing attachment)
Updates from Staff (Including corrected attachment)
** PLEASE NOTE: Materials attached after the color page(s) were submitted
through Monday, March 16, 2026 **
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Subject: City Council Late Correspondence Items -General Plan Annual Update Report
From: Jeffrey Kim <ikim@rpvca .gov >
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 4:57 PM
To: Teresa Takaoka <TeriT@rpvca.gov >
Cc: Brandy Forbes <bforbes@rpvca.gov >; Octavio Silva <OctavioS@rpvca .gov >
Subject: City Council Late Correspondence Items -Genera l Plan Annual Update Report
Hi Terri,
I wanted to reach out because Planning Staff has a couple of items of late correspondence prepared for the City
Council meeting on 3/17/2026. As such, please see the information below regarding the late correspondence :
Consent Calendar -Item H -2025 Annual General Plan Progress Report
Following the regularly scheduled Planning Commission hearing on March 10, 2026, the Planning Commiss ion had
requested that Staff include additional information on the traffic calming measures established by the City along
Palos Verdes Drive East, which included establ i sh a 35 mile per hour speed limit, increased signage, and
monitoring requirements . As such, Staff has updated the attached General Plan Progress Report to include this
action along with the associated goal and policy it adheres to under the Circulation Element of the Annual report ,
which is shown with red typing and underlin ed in the attached "2 0 25 General Plan Annual Update Report Master
Sheet Draft -Late Correspondence", which is the associated attachment for Staff's report .
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns . Thank you .
Best,
Jeffrey Kim
Associate Planner
ikim@rpvca.gQJL
Phone -(310) 544-5390
Address:
30940 Hawthorn e Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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INTRODUCTION
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
2025 ~en~ral Pl~n Ann~al ~ro1ress Reco~
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/Genera l-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, visual 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 in the community of Portuguese Bend. 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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⇒ 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.
⇒ Established traffic calming measures on Palos Verdes Drive East by
setting a speed limit of 35 miles per hour, increased signage, and
implemented traffic monitoring measures to provide updates and
determine if additional measures should be considered. 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
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⇒ 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
within the vicinity. Everbridge was used during Red Flag warnings for high
fire weather conditions in January 2025. Circulation Element, Policy No.
50
⇒ Continued to update the Trails Network Plan that will provide trail
descriptions with graphics and detailed maps that illustrate trail routes and
uses in a clear and concise manner based on existing legal trails,
community input, and feasible trails. Circulation Element, Goal No. 2, pg.
C-5, and Policy 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 Element
The State of California requires both a Conservation Element and an
Open Space Element to be included in every local government General
Plan. These two elements are combined, as many of the City's Goals and
Policies for these two elements overlap.
Open space is one of the prominent features that defines the character
of Rancho Palos Verdes: it plays a large role in the City's residents'
quality of life and is a major draw to visitors. Conserving open space
provides opportunities for public outdoor recreation, viewshed
protection, and conservation of natural and biological resources, which
in turn provides a healthy ecosystem for vegetation and wildlife, flood
and erosion control, protection of the public health and safety, buffering
between incompatible land uses, and the enhancement of roads and
public spaces.
⇒ Continued to provide bicycle and other non-motorized wheel vehicles
usage at designated City parks. Conservation and Open Space Element,
Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy 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;
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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
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 and convert them into open
space as part of the Preserve. Conservation and Open Space Element,
Policy No. 39, 40
⇒ Continued offering exhibits, including ones focused on Gray Whales,
birds, navigation, and migration, to the public as part of a Phase II exhibit
process at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center funded by the Los
Serenes 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
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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
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 (GIMP) 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 US 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 US 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
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this momentous purchase. In order to close out the Wildlife Conservation
Board and USFWS acquisition grants, the City must remove the private
property encroachments by September 2025. Conservation and Open
Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 16, pg. COS-5.
⇒ Partnered with the Marine Protected Area Collaborative on the
management and protection of the two Marine Protected Areas located off
the City's coast, including the Point Vicente Marine Protected Area and
the Abalone Cove Marine Protected Area. Conservation and Open Space
Element Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 7, pg. COS 7.
⇒ 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 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
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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,
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 delegation which visited Sakura City. 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.
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⇒ Continued to provide services through the new Open Space and Trails
Division. Services include trails staff and Park Rangers to patrol City trails,
open space, beaches, and parks. The Open Space Division performed
extensive closing of trails and provided public information related to land
movement in the City to interpret and enforce open space regulations,
provide customer service, and conduct maintenance. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1 & 3, pg. COS-3, Policy No. 24-26, pg.
COS-5 & 6.
⇒ Re-opened 3.5 miles of landslide impacted trails for public use in the
Portuguese Bend and Filorum 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
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appropriate shared use of trails by hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, which
was created with the involvement of multiple agencies. Conservation and
Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Circulation Element,
Goal No. 2, pg. C-5.
⇒ Continued distribution of the coastal access brochure, providing
information about parking, fishing access, appropriate coastal access
points, and marine protected areas. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Policy No. 24, pg. COS-5.
⇒ Continued to administer the Gifts for Parks Program, which provides a
means by which interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses
may contribute funds or merchandise for the enhancement of the City's
Recreation facilities and programs. Conservation and Open Space
Element, Policy No. 40, pg. COS-6.
⇒ Continued to conduct view assessments for applicable development
applications to ensure the protection of views and conformance with City
decisions applicable to building and foliage height restrictions.
Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal No. 1, pg. COS-3, and Land
Use Element, Policy 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.
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Ill. Land Use Element
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The Land Use Element must designate the proposed general distribution
and location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business,
industry, and open space, including agriculture, natural resources,
recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and
grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, and other categories
of public and private uses of land.
⇒ Continued implementation of the Municipal Code through the processing of
relevant development applications. Land Use Element, Goal No. 1-10, and
Policy No. 4, pg. L-7.
⇒ Continued to expedite solar photovoltaic permitting for residential dwelling
units. Land Use Element, Policy No. 6, pg. L-8.
⇒ Continued to issue Building and Grading Permits for the construction of new
housing units throughout the City. Land Use Element, Policy 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. 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
on the emergency designated zone to plan for a new Emergency
Operations Center (EOG) and other supportive uses. Also seeking federal
and/or state funding for design and construction of the EOG. Land Use
Element, Goal No. 5, pg. L-7, Policy No. 25, pg. L-9, and Safety Element,
Policy No. 33, pg. S-8.
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⇒ 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.
⇒ 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 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.
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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.
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⇒ 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 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 new 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)
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 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.
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⇒ 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.
⇒ 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 on the
Peninsula, and implemented innovative programs to prepare residents for
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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.
⇒ 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 exercises 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
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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
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.
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⇒ 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
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.
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⇒ 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. 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.
⇒ 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 6th Cycle Housing
Element. Goal No. 1-10, pg. L-7, Policy No. 3, 12, 13, 19, pg. L-8, L-9.
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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 AD Us. 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.
⇒ 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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 Ill 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.
⇒ 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.
⇒ 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.
EASTVIEW PARK SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Certified in 1989, the Eastview Park Specific Plan District provides specific use and
development standards for the City park located at 1700 Westmont Drive, which was
annexed by the City in 1983. The 10-acre property is leased from the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Districts, which maintain underground equipment and sewer lines
on the property.
⇒ Continued maintaining improvements within Eastview Park including
enhancement of amenities, trail and access improvements, as well as the
dog park.
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Mayor and City Council Members,
Please accept this email and the attached updated tables as late correspondence for item 5. on
tonight's agenda, to consider forwarding the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the
appropriate state agencies.
The updates are directly related to the calculation of the accessory dwelling units (ADUs). First, we
discovered that there were 3 ADUs that had not been included in the original calculation, so those
have been added . As well, we verified the methodology for distribution of the ADUs in the different
income categories (using the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) analysis that
was approved by HCD ).
For background, SCAG prepared a Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit Affordability Analys is to provide
local governments in the region with assumptions for ADU affordability to assign ADUs to income
categor ies for the 6th Cycle Housing Elements . HCD approved of this analysis, so we can attribute our
ADUs created into the assigned percentages for categories (extremely low , very low, low, moderate ,
above moderate) without having to do a local analysis.
https://scag .ca.gov/sites/default/files/old/file-
attachments/adu affordability analysis 120120v2 .pdf?1606868527=
We are categori z ed as LA County I area (South Bay Cit ies) per that SCAG analysis (link above). As
such, of the ADUs created each year, we can assign the following :
Extreme ly Low 15.0%
Very Low 2.0%
Low 43 .0%
Moderate 6.0%
Above Moderate 34.0%
Only 68% will be in an affordabi lity category. So, this needs to be corrected in the tables.
1 5.
Since we adopted our housing element after the 2024 annual reporting date, we didn't have this
calculation methodology in place until we adopted the Housing Element. Thus, last year would have
been the first year where we would have been reporting with the SCAG methodology. Admittedly, we
inadvertently didn't incorporate how it was to calculated when reviewing the information last year and
this year. We now have this corrected and will have it on record as to how this is calculated, so in
future years we will use the SCAG percentages in our reporting.
Attached is the updated 2025 Housing Element Annual Report Data Table with the corrected
classification of income categories and total number for the ADU units. Please see the attached PDF.
Staff have also combed through the data and three more ADU units that were not previously
accounted for have now been included under "Permitted Units Issued by Affordability". As such the
breakdown for the calendar year of 2025 (per Table B) is as follows:
2025
Extremely Low: 3
Very Low: 0
Low: 8
Moderate: 1
Above Moderate: 6
Please note that the Table B will reflect 14 units within the Above Moderate-income category,
however, this number also contains the permitted new single-family residences as well. The total
number of ADU units specifically in this category would be 6. In correcting the income categories for
these ADU units, this resulted in updated numbers across the workbook, so in the attached updated
workbook there will be updates to the Summary table, table A, Table A2, and Table B.
Since the tables auto-populated prior year information through HCD's system and we cannot directly
change those in our spreadsheets; instead we will need to have HCD directly correct the prior year
calculations. However, Staff have done the calculations to provide those numbers in this email here
for your reference.
2024
Extremely Low: 2
Very Low: 0
Low: 6
Moderate: 1
Above Moderate: 4
2023
Extremely Low: 2
Very Low: 0
Low: 7
Moderate: 1
Above Moderate: 5
2022
Extremely Low: 2
Very Low: 0
Low: 6
Moderate: 1
2
Above Moderate: 5
2021
Extremely Low: 1
Very Low: 0
Low: 2
Moderate: 0
Above Moderate: 2
Sincerely,
Brandy Forbes, AICP
Community
Development Director
bforbes@r~
Phone -(310) 544 -5227
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
90275
Website: www.rpvca,gID£
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Jurisdiction Ra ncho Palos Verdes I
Reporting Year 2025 (Ja n. 1 -Dec . 31)
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cyc le 10/15/2021 -10/15/2029 I
Bu ildin g Permits Issued by Affordability Summary I
Income Level Current Year I
Deed 0 Restricted Acutely Low Non -Deed
Restricted 0
Deed 0 Restricted Extreme ly Low Non -Deed
Restricted 3
Deed 0 Restricted Very Low Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed 0 Restricted Low Non -Deed
Restricted 8
Deed 0 Restricted Moderate Non -Deed
Restricted 1
Above Moderate 14
Total Units 26
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed I
Sing le-family Attached 0 0 0
Single -family Detached 0 10 6
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structu re 0 0 0
Accessory Dwe lling Unit 9 16 3
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 9 26 9
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units ~
Indicated as Infill 26 26
Not Indicated as Infill 0 0
Housing Applications Summary I
Total Housing Applications Submitted: 24
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received : 24
Total Housing Units Approved: 15
Total Housing Units Disapproved : 0
!Use of Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process or SMAP (formerly SB 35 / 423) -Applications
Number of S MAP App licat ions 0
Number of S MAP App li cations Appro ved 0
Un its Constructed -SMAP (formerly SB 35 / 423) -Permits I
Income Re ntal Owne rs hi p Tota l I
Acutely Low 0 0 0
Extreme ly Low 0 0 O'
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Abo ve Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Stream li ning Provisions Used -Permitted Units # of Proje cts Un its I
SB 9 (2 021) -Dup lex in S F Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) -Res ident ia l Lot Sp li t 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SMAP 0 0
Ministerial and Discret ionary App lications #Of Units I
Min isterial 20 20
Discretionary 4 4
Dens ity Bonus Applications and Units Perm itted I
Number of App li cat ions S ubmitted Requesting a Dens ity Bonus 0
Number of Units in Application s S ubm itted Requesting a Density Bonus 0
Number of Projects Perm itted w ith a Dens ity Bonus 0
Number of Un its in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count I
Programs Imp lemented 23
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA 0 1
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Jurisd iction Rancho Palos Verdes
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 -Dec. 31 )
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGR ESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/1512021 • 10/15/2029
Table B
Reqional Housinq Need s Allocation Proqre ss
Pe rmitted Units Issued bv Affordabilitv
Projection
1 Period 2 -
Projection
RHNA Allocation Period-Income Level by Income Level 06/3012021-2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
10114/2021
Deed Restricted ~\;\!!"':~.-.~,,,,. ·W· ,·~c,· $· "''~"' .,:;,, i? ''"'"'' . ;A1~
Acutel Low Non-Deed Restricted -,~.,, .. r JH~ ''""''"' ,,,,j;,· _.,u. .,,-; ~,.,.,C,;ffi.w ,,
Deed Restricted
Extremelv Low No n-Deed Restricted
Deed Restricted 253 Verv Low Non-Deed Restricted 3
Deed Restricted 139 Low Non-Deed Restricted 14 15 10
Deed Restricted 125 Moderate Non-Deed Restricted 1
Above Moderate 122 5 B 7 2
Total RHNA 639
Total Units 6 1 -1 221 221 151
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
-You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0"
-If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at apr@hcd .ca.gov .
-All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress
3
B
1
14
26
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current
year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs .
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here
3
Total Units to
2026 2027 2028 2029 Date (all
years)
3
6
47
2
36
91
4
T~lal Rem~;ningl
RHNAby
Income Level
247
92
123
86
548
*For years prior to 2025 , data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions
about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system , or contact HCD staff at apr@hcd .ca .gov .
Please Note : Table B does not currently contain data from Table For Table F2 for prior years . You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.
Please note : The APR form can only display data for one planning period . To view progress for a different planning period , you may login to HCD's on line APR system, or contact HCD staff at apr@hcd .ca .gov .
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Jurisdiction Rancho Palos Verdes -
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan . 1 -Dec. 31) I
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
------Ho:~ing Programs Pr~re;~-~;port ----------• 1
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance , improvement , and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9
. Projected Completion . Status of Pro ram Program Quantified Outcomes : Quantified Outcomes:
Name of Program ObJective Date in Housing Applicable Cycle 1 1 ta~ Implementation C leg C t Supporting Documents
Element ~P emen ,on Details • ory oun
Establish Overlay Zoning Districts for
Mixed Use (MUOD-45, -35, -22, and -
12), Residential High (ROD-35), and
Res idential Medium (ROD-6)
(modification of existing program to
expand beyond Western Avenue);
Include other rezonings to fully
accommodate the 2021-2029 RHNA
after accounting for potential ADU
production during the planning period.
New overlays and rezonings to include Program No. 1 completed
Zoning Amendment to appropriate zoning and development Complete necessary on Apr!I 16, 20_24 with City chrome-
Increase Housing _ standards to encourage achieving rezonings within C
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d Co;~~l;~op~ion ofdM~OD U . extension ://efaidnbmnnn ibpcajpcglclefindmka
Deve~~pm~nt Pote~t•~I maximum allowable densities. Rezone statutory deadlines, as 6th ye e amp ete an . ;nmg an_d t e_ I nits j/https ://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?vi
(mod1f1cat1on ofex1stmg _ _ _ rezoning o two res1 ent1a ew id =S &clip id=4933&meta id=135787 Program #1) for at least eight lower-income applicable . properties to a higher ---
carryover units from 5th Cycle. The density .
rezonings will meet all requirements
pursuant to Government Code section
65583.2, subdivisions (h) and (i),
including by-right multifamily uses in
which 20 percent or more of the units
are affordable to lowerincome
households, accommodating at least
16 units per site, requiring a minimum
density of 20 units per acre and
~-------~establishing res idential only
Establish General Plan land use
category or categories that allow for
residential density of at least 45 General Plan Amendment
dwelling units per acre, or higher, as to Include a High-Density
appropriate to provide General Plan Residential Land Use
Category (new) consistency for sites to be zoned to
accommodate the City's RHNA for
lower-income households in Program
Jt1
Accessory Dwelling Unit
0 d. A d I Bring local ADU ordinance into minimal
r mance men ments compliance with State ADU laws.
(modification of existing)
Concurrent with
rezonings under Program
1.
Make amendments for
minimal compliance with
State laws within one
year of Housing Element
adoption.
Monitor the trend of ADU construction Monitor at least twice
to evaluate the effectiveness of during the Housing
Incremental Infill and ADU
Accessory Dwelling Unit construction in residential zones,
Production Monitoring especially regarding occupancy and
(modification of existing) affordability. Modify the program if
monitoring indicates that the City will
Element planning period.
Modify the program
within six months if
monitoring indicates a
need for program updates
not fully accommodate it's RHNA due to fully accommodate the
to a shortfall of ADU production. City's RHNA.
6th Cycle Completed
6th Cycle Completed
6th Cycle Continuous
Program No. 1 completed
on April 16, 2024 with City
Council adoption of MUOD chrome-
and ROD Zoning and the Units extension : / /eta idn bm n nn ib pea j peg lclefi n d m ka
rezoning of two residential j/https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?vi
properties to a higher ew _id=S&clip _id=4933&meta _id= 135787
density.
Updates to City's ADU and
JADU Ordinance
completed on April 29,
2024; City Staff currently Other https://www.rpvca.gov/1580/Accessory-
assessing new State ADU Dwelling-Units-and-Junior-Acee
Housing Law for potential
·-" ··-•··--
City Staff to monitor ADU
production in June 2025
and June 2027 to assess Units None
potential for program
modifications .
Affordable ADU Incentive
Program (modification of
existing)
Provide information on the various
incentives to be offered by the City to
facilitate production of affordable
ADUs, as follows: -Tier 1: Workforce.
Provide grants of $10,000 in exchange
for affordability covenants, targeting
assistance for tour units per year. -Tier
2 : Home Share . Administer a two-year
trial for the creation of ADU or JADU
units through the provision of $15,000
"low-mod income housing" and
"affordable housing in-lieu" grants with Develop and implement
a ten -year affordao1ury covenant.
Creation of additional ADU and JADU
housing through this program would
create property sharing opportunities
by two or more persons and render
housing affordable to persons who
could not otherwise afford housing
individually due to the ability to share
housing costs, yet maintain individual
privacy . This could be of particular
benefit to individuals with disabilities
who need occassional assistance or
femaile -headed households seeking
additional security. The City will work
the program within one
year of Housing Element
adoption.
6th Cycle Continuous
City Staff is currently
working with Consultant,
Dudek, in the development
of the affordable ADU
Incentive Program. City
Staff anticipates program
roll-out before end of FY24
25; 6/30125 Dudek
provided draft program
guidelines for review and
further consideration, City
Staff currently reviewing
draft information for
anticipated
implementation Spring
2026 .
Units None
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Develop pre-approved ADU plans,
informational handouts, and
development spec sheets Implement
an ADU Calculator to estimate the cost
of converting part of a home or
constructing a rental unit. Develop
ADU Amnesty Program to legali ze
illegally converted ADUs in exchange
for affordability covenants on
converted ADUs . Incentives include
priority permitting and inspections .
Pursue funding from the State to assist
homeowners in ADU construction.
Assistance Program
Publicize and provide links to State list
(modification of existing)
of grants and finan cial incentives for
No Net Loss (continue
existing)
Section 8 Rental
affordable ADUs pursuant to AB 671 .
Partner with the SBCCOG to prepare
proposals for the ADU Acceleration
REAP Project, which is to c reate
incentives and red uce regulatory
barriers for building context sensitive
ADUs to increase housing supply;
support long range housing planning
efforts by South Bay jurisdictions;
strengthen regional/sub -regional
partnerships, collaborations, and
Monitor housing sites inventory to
ensure sites are adequate to
accommodate RHNA and take action
to identify and zone additional sites if
necessary.
Continue to assist the Housing
Authority (LACDA) by conducting a
Landlord Outreach Program , informing
Assistance (modification the Housing Authority of the City's
of existing program to status on providing affordable housing
ensure outreach to
minority groups that
through the existing housing stock and
providing an Apartment Rental Survey
experience to the Housing Authority. Target ten
disproportionate housing new tenants with tenant-based
problems) vouchers in Rancho Palos Verdes
citywide during the Housing Element
Planning Period.
Complete and implement
within one year of
Housing Element 6th Cycle
adoption. Partnering with
SBCCOG underway and
ongoing.
On-going 6th Cycle
Conduct apartment
rental survey within 12
months of adopting the
Housing Element update
and again in 2026.
Conduct Landlord
Outreach Program in 2024 6th Cycle
and 2027 and report to
Housing Authority within
6 months of completing
surveys and landlord
outreach, in 2025 and
2028 .
City Staff is currently
w orking with Consu ltant,
Dudek, in the development
of the ADU Assistance
Program. City Staff
anticipates program roll-
out in FY25-26; 9/2/2025-
Dudek provided draft RPV
Pre-Approved Plan;
In Progress pending Indemnification Other None
Agreement; 9/22/2025-
Dudek provided draft RPV
Amnesty Program;
10/15/2025-ADU
Calculator made available
on City's website; City
Staff anticipates program
implementation and
availability Spring 2026 .
The City will annually
track and monitor the
Continuous amount, type and size of Units None vacant and underutilized
parcels for housing
opportunities
The City continues to
assist the Housing
Authority staff by
conducting a Landlofd
Outreach Program,
Continuous informing the Housing Meetings None
Authority of the City's
status on providing
affordable housing
through the existing
housing stock.
Continue to implement inclusionary
requirements and housing impact fee
requirements. During the 2021 -2029 Citywide Affordable
Housing
Requirement/Housing
Impact Fee (continue
existing program)
period issue a NOFA to utilize in-lieu On-going; issue NOFA by
fee funds. Prioritize use of affordable 2024.
First-time Homebuyer
Assistance (modify
existing to ensure
housing funds for projects in locations
with good access to transit, shopping,
schools, parks, and employment.
Connect qualifying households with
first-time homebuyer assistance
programs offe red by other agencies:
County Homeownership Program,
Morgage Credit Certificate Program,
outreach to minority . and So Cal Home Financing Authority
groups that experience . . . First Home Mortgage Program. Target
d1sproport1onate housing 20 first-timehomebuyers in Rancho
problems) Palos Verdes citywide during the
Housing Element Planning Period.
Outreach for Persons Continue to work with the Harbor
with Disabilities (modify Regional Center to implement an
existing to ensure outreach program that informs
outreach to minority families within Rancho Palos Verdes
groups that experience about housing and services available
disproportionate housing for persons with developmental
problems) disabilities.
At a minimum, conduct
outreach efforts in 2024
and 2027 and as new
programs become
available.
Conduct outreach to RPV
individuals with
disabilities and
households with
members with disabilitie
in 2024 and 2027.
6th Cycle In Progress
6th Cycle Continuous
6th Cycle Continuous
;
City Staff continues to
research affordable in -leu
funds along with allowed
use of such funds; City Other None Staff anticipates
advertising the NOFA on
City Website once
research is completed.
City Staff continues to
research First Time Home
Buyer programs th rough
identified agencies in
order to post information
on the City's website as
well as to provide through https://www.rpvca.gov/899/Housing-social media channels. Meetings
Program information was Programs-Services
made avaliable on the
City's website on 816/25
and reported to public on
8/13/25 via the City's
Weekly Administrative
Report
Work with the Harbor
Regional Center to
implement an outreach
program that informs
families within Rancho
Palos Verdes about
housing and services
available for persons with Meetings https:llwww.rpvca.gov/899/Housing-
developmental disabilities. Programs-Services
• Program information was
made avaliable on the
City's website on 8/6/25
and reported to public on
8/13/25 via the City's
Weekly Administrative
Report
LOW·, Very Low•, and
Extremely Low income
Assist 30 Very Low•, Low•, and
Extremely low•income and/or Special
Needs households through a
combination of inclusionary units,
ADUs, new affordable housing
supported with in•lieu fees, and
assistance with securing Section 8
vouchers through LACDA. To support
this objective, the City will prioritize
use of available funding to assist
renters in these groups generally, and
Issue NOFA annually for
availability of in·lieu fees
to support
ELI/VLI/LI/Special Needs
housing; contact LACDA
annually to determine
opportunities to connect
ELI households with
Section 8 vouchers. On
an ongoing basis, seek
opportunities to use in•
and Special Needs
. . . . will provide priority processing for
Housing (modify ex1stmg
lieu fees to incentivize
to ensure outreach to
developments that commit to housing developers subject to
for ELI, VLI, LI and Special Needs inclusionary
households, provide additional requirements to deed minority groups that
experience
regulatory concessions and incentives
disproportionate housing
for housing developments that include
problems)
restrict inclusionary units
to ELI/VLI/LI/Special
Needs households as ELI/VLI/LI/Special Needs units,
support or pursue funding applications appropriate. Update
for ELI/VLI /LI/Special Needs housing density bonus provisions
when requested by developers, and and provide density
conduct outreach and coordinate with bonus promotional
affordable housing developers through materials on the City
an annual NOFA process. To support website by June, 2025.
this program, the City will update the Provide technical
municipal code to ensure density assistance to affordable
6th Cycle In Progress
City Staff continues to
research affordable in•leu
funds along with allowed
use of such funds; City
Staff anticipates
advertising the NOFA on
City Website once
research is completed .
Units None
Assist with the redevelopment of at
least two non-vacant housing sites
with housing during the 6th Cycle by
conducting outreach to property
owners and offering a range of
assistance and incentives for
redevelopment projects that produce
housing consistent with or exceeding Conduct outreach to
the housing units projected in the owners of Non-Vacant
Housing Sites Inventory. Assistance Sites listed in the Housing
Assistance for will include deferring or reducing fees Sites Inventory within six
Redevelopment of Non-for sudivision of lots, deferring or months of Housing
Vacant Housing Sites reducing fees for affordable housing, Element certification.
(new) expediting permit processing, and Provide technical
working with developers to identify and assistance and offer
target specific state and/or federal incentives on an as
financial resources that can assist the requested, ongoing basis
projects to move forward. City staff will
also provide technical assistance,
including dedicated staff, to shepherd
applications through the City's
app roval process, to assist with
funding applications, and to design
projects to qualify for City incentives.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will
invest in public improvements in areas
targeted for lower income housing
development. This includes the
Western Avenue Beautification
project, including median and parkway
landscaping, landscape lighting, street
furniture, crosswalk aesthetic
Complete Ladera Linda
Park and Community
enhancements, and stormwater
Place-Based Strategies to capture features. This will help to
Center improvements by
improve the quality of life for Support Areas Targeted
for Lower-Income
Housing Development
(New)
December, 2024. households living on or near the mixed-
Complete Western use corridor. The City will also
Avenue Beautification
construct a new Ladera Linda Park and
Project by December,
Community Center, including a new
2025
_
6,800-square foot community center,
play areas, landscaping, and ancillary
park improvements. The addition of
this amenity will help to increase the
quality of life in the adjacent
neighborhoods, including Housing
Element sites in the eastern part of the
city.
In 2026, City Staff will be
conducting outreach effort
6th Cycle In Progress to inform MUOD and ROD Meetings None property owners of
Housing Program No. 9 &
12 benefits.
Ladera Linda Park and
Community Center
6th Cycle In Progress completed ; Western Other https:l/www.rpvca.gov/1 635/Western-Avenue-
Avenue Beautification Beautification-Project
project currently
underway .
Fair Housing Services
(modify existing to ensure
outreach to minority
groups that experience
disproportionate housing
problems)
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Continue to provide Fair Housing
brochure that describes fair housing
laws and rights including tenant
Fair Housing Information education regarding displacement;
(modify existing to ensure links to the Housing Rights Center
outreach to minority website; State Department of Fair
groups that experience Employment and Housing; and U.S.
disproportionate housing Department of Housing and Urban
problems) Development.• Fair Housing Services
and Program information continues to
be made available on the City's
website.
Review brochure and
website every two years
and update as needed.
Distribute brochures
annually to public
locations such as City
Hall, library, community
centers, senior center,
and others where they
will be visible to
vulnerable populations .
Publicize availability of
fair housing information
through City's web site,
social media, contact
lists, and a notice in the
City's utility billing
statements at least
annually.
6th Cycle
6th Cycle
Continuous
Continuous
City Staff willl continue to
monitor Fair Housing !Other
Services throughout City .
City Staff currently in the
process of updating City
Website with up-to..ctate
Fair Housing Services
information. Program
information was made
avaliable on the City's
website on 8/6/25 and
reported to public on
8/13/25 via the City's
Weekly Administrative
Report
Other
None
https ://www.rpvca.gov/899/Housing
Programs-Services
Zoning Ordinance
Amendments to Remove
Governmental
Constraints (modify
existing)
Bring Density Bonus Ordinance in line
with State Density Bonus law.
Establish objective design standards in
line with SB 330/SB 35. Adopt use of
HCD's SB 330 Preliminary Project
Application form Amend Zoning
Ordinance to include Low Barrier
Navigation Centers as a by-right use in
mixed-use overlay zones and non
residential zones permitting multi
family housing, subject to meeting
requirements as allowed by AB 101.
Modify zoning ordinance for
multifamily zones and mixed-use
zones permitting residential uses to
specify that employee housing for six
or fewer persons shall be permitted in
the same manner as other dwellings of
the same type in the same zone. Modify
zoning ordinance to make transitional
and su pportive housing by-right uses in
multifamily h ousing and mixed use
overlay zones. Modify zoning
ordinance for CG zone to waive
maximum coverage limit of 50% for
emergency shelters and eliminate
Publish all development standards
information and housing fee
Transparency in Hous ing information on the City's website in
Standards and Fees (new)
compliance with California
Government Code Section 65940 .1.
Complete Municipal
Code updates within 36
months of Housing
Element Update
adoption .
Within 6 months of HEU
adoption.
6th Cycle
6th Cycle
In Progress
In Progress
City Staff to research
required code
amendments and w ork
with the City's Planning Other None
Commission Zoning Code
Update Subcommittee on
identified code updates .
1'-'lly ......... 1s currenuy
assessing City Website for
compliance with program
requirements . Program
information was made
avaliable on the City's Other None
website on 8127125 and
reported to public on
8127125 via the City's
Weekly Administrative
Implement recommendations of
Michael Baker lnternational's
assessment of the City's development
review process to make the City's
development review process more
understandable, increase City staff's
ability to efficiently handle
development applications, and
expedite the process of reviewing and
approving development proposals .
Conduct an internal training workshop
Implement Development on at least an annual basis with
Review Process Planning Division staff to discuss
Improvement concerns and questions regarding
Recommendations (new) Planning application review and
update application checklists to
improve these processes. (Annually,
Q1 of each Fiscal Year). Schedule a
joint City Council and Planning
Commission study session to examine
the Zoning (Development) Code and its
nexus and impacts to review
timeframes of certain discretionary
applications . (3/2025). Ensure that
subjective comments used in Planning
application response letters refer to
Within time-frames
indicated in parentheses 16th Cycle
for each bulleted item.
In Progress
City Staff will be
coordinating a review of
recommedend
improvements in order to
develop action plan based
on staffing levels.
Other None
To facilitate the development of large
sites over ten acres in size listed in the
Housing Sites Inventory for lower
income households, the City shall Initiate collaboration with
str ive to streamline the approval site owners to subdivide
process for land divisions, lot line and create a parcel
adjustments, and/or specific plans or smaller than ten acres in
master plans resulting in a parcel size size for high density
that enables affordable housing hous ing development
development (e.g., less than ten acres within 6 months of
in size). For all sites over 10 acres in
s ize listed in the Housing sites
Housing Site
. inventory, the City will prepare the
Development As sistance
Housing Element
adoption; provide
expedited processing,
process fee deferrals,
a nd offer lot division
(new)
survey necessary to define the
rezoning for the sites and provide the
survey information to the property
owner to utilize in preparing the
incentives upon request
by affordable housing
subdivision application. The City will developers . Conduct
also waive the Land Division outreach annually to
application fee. Further, for projects owners of eligible
that provide at least 20 percent of units properties to inform them
affordable to lower-income of lot d ivision assistance
househo lds, the City will expedite the and incentives.
entitlement processi ng and provide lot
division incentives, such as lot
covereage adjustments to
Continue to manage the housing c ode
enforcement on a complaint basis and
Housing Code strive for voluntary compliance
Enforcement (continue through the Code Enforcement Ion-going
existing) Division. Target 150 closed
enforcement cases citywide during the
Housing Element Planning Period.
6th Cycle In Progress
6th Cycle Continuous
City Staff conducted
public outreach to
applicable property owner
to provide information of
program benefits and
assistance .
The City continued to
manage the housing code
enforcement on a
complaint basis and
continues to strive for
voluntary compliance
through the Code
Enforcement Division .
Oth er
Othe r
https :/fwww.rpvca .gov/1402/2021-2029-
Housing-Element-Update
None
Housing Conservation
and Reha bilitation (new)
The City will develop and implement a
Residential Rehabilitation Program.
The first component will aim to b ri ng
substandard housing units into
compliance with City codes. The City's
program would combine a pro-active
canvassing of the City to identify
substandard housing and a re-active
complaint driven inspection process.
The City's goal is code compliance and
Develop and implement
vacation of substanda rd housing is not
the program within 18
anticipated. Property owners i n
violation of City codes are provided
information on rehabilitation loans or
grants they m ay be eligible for in
months of Housing
Element adoption. Issue a 16th Cycle
NOFA annually to notify
residents of available
correcting code violations . The
assistance. program will assist lower income home
owners, including senior and disabled
households, with funding for
necessary materials and supplies for
home repairs and improvements. The
program would provide grants for the
following activities: accessibility
improvements, exterior or interior
home repair, repair of fencing and/or
~-------~ landscaping, plumbing, exterior
Energy Conservation
(continue existing)
Continue to encourage voluntary
participation in the City's Green
Building Construction Program by
offering permit streamlining as well as .on-going
up to a 50% rebate for Planning and
Building fees
6th Cycle
In Progress
Continuous
City Staff is researching
development of
Residential Rehabiliation
Program for further
program implementation.
I continue to encourage
voluntary participation in
the City's Green Building
Construction Program by
Other
offering permit !Units
streamlining as well as up
to a 50% rebate for
Planning and Building
I,.
None
https:/lwww.rpvca .gov /1247 /Go-Green-RPV
Rancho Palos Verdes
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
CITY CLERK
MARCH 16, 2026
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material received
through Monday afternoon for the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, City Council meeting:
Item No.
H.
L.
2.
5.
Description of Material
Updates from Staff
Attachment B (Signed Amendment 1 to the PSA with Watearth, Inc.)
Attachment A (Signed Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group)
Updates from Staff
Respectfully submitted,
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Ter~Takaoka
L:ILATE CORRESPONDENCE\202612026 Coversheets\20260317 additions revisions to agenda through Monday.docx
Subject: City Council Late Correspondence Items -General Plan Annual Update Report
From: Jeffrey Kim <jkim@rpvca.gov >
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 4:57 PM
To: Teresa Takaoka <TeriT@rpvca.gov >
Cc: Brandy Forbes <bforbes@rpvca.gov >; Octavio Silva <0ctavio5@rpvca.gov >
Subject: City Council Late Correspondence Items -General Plan Annual Update Report
Hi Terri,
I wanted to reach out because Planning Staff has a couple of items of late correspondence prepared for the City
Council meeting on 3/17/2026. As such, please see the information below regarding the late correspondence:
Consent Calendar -Item H -2025 Annual General Plan Progress Report
Following the regularly scheduled Planning Commission hearing on March 10, 2026, the Planning Commis.sion had
requested that Staff include additional information on the traffic calming measures established by the City along
Palos Verdes Drive East, which included establish a 35 mile per hour speed limit, increased signage, and
monitoring requirements. As such, Staff has updated the attached General Plan Progress Report to include this
action along with the associated goal and policy it adheres to under the Circulation Element of the Annual report,
which is shown with red typing and underlined in the attached "2025 General Plan Annual Update Report Master
Sheet Draft-Late Correspondence", which is the associated attachment for Staff's report.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns . Thank you.
Best,
Jeffrey Kim
Associate Planner
ikim@rpvca.go_J[
Phone -(310) 544-5390
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
90275
Website: www .rgvca.gov
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Friday, March 13, 2026 8:58 AM
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Diego Ascencio
Late Correspondence -3/17 City Council Meeting -Award Construction Contract for
Sidewalk Management Program
Attachment B-Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Watearth (Late Correspondence).pdf
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See attached late correspondence: "Attachment B" to the following 3/17 City Council Meeting Consent Agenda
item:
L. Consider awarding a Public Works Agreement to FS Contractors, Inc. for the Sidewalk Management Program
for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and extending the professional services agreement Watearth, Inc. for engineering support
during construction. (Ascencio)/ Recommendation: 1) Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for the Sidewalk
Management Program to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $172,366 with a contingency of 10%, or $17,237, for
a total amount of up to $189,603; 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with
Watearth, Inc. to extend the agreement term through June 30, 2026, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount
for sidewalk engineering and related services during construction; and, 3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the above PWA and PSA amendment, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.
Thank you,
Dave Copp, PE
Public Works Deputy
Director
dcopp@rpvca.gov
Phone -(310) 544-5335
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
("Amendment No. l ") by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a California
municipal corporation ("City") and WA TEAR TH, INC., a California corporation ("Consultant")
is effective as of the 17th day of March, 2026.
RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement for Professional Services
dated February 4, 2025 ("Agreement") whereby Consultant agreed to engineering and support
services for the Sidewalk Management Program ("Services") for one year for a total contract sum
of$84,277 (Eighty Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Seven Dollars) with the option to extend
the Term.
B. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement to: (1) extend the Term of
the Agreement for an additional 385 calendar days; to provide the Services during the extended
Term, with no change to the not-to-exceed contract sum.
TERMS
1. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein (new text is
identified in bold italics, deleted text in strike through).
A. Section 3.4, Term, is hereby amended as follows:
"Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement,
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of
the services but not exceeding 511 days (18) 1.veeks from the date herof,
except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit "D").
B. Exhibit "D", is hereby amended to including the following additional
provisions to the Estimated Project Schedule:
"Task 4 -Bidding Support-8 weeks, commencing immediately following
completion of Task 3.
Task 5 -Support During Construction -Commencing starting no earlier
than March 17, 2026 and ending by no later than June 30, 2026."
2. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1,
all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and
after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term "Agreement" appears in the Agreement,
it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement.
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3. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and
Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations
arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been
no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided herein. Each party
represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement is currently an effective, valid, and binding
obligation.
Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 1,
City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events
that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default
under the Agreement.
City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment No. I,
Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no
events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material
default under the Agreement.
4. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that
they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the
obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 1.
5. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this
Amendment No. 1, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No. 1, and
(iv) the entering into this Amendment No. 1 does not violate any provision of any other agreement
to which said patiy is bound.
6. Counterparts. This Amendment No. I may be executed in any number of
counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original,
whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same Amendment No. 1.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 on
the date and year first-above written.
ATTEST:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a municipal
corporation
Paul Seo, Mayor
CONSULTANT:
W ATEARTH, INC., a California corporation
j}»vtip.A j)/ ?ff alluut,
By: ____________ _
Name: Jennifer J. Walker
Title: CEO
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By: ___________ _
Name: Jennifer J. Walker
Title: Secretary
Address: 3371 Glendale Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from
each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any
Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT'S SIGNATURES
SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS
MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULT ANT'S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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Subject:
Attachments:
Late Correspondence -March 17 Meeting
Att A -PSA with LEG.pdf
From: Catherine Jun <cjun@rpvca.gov>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 12:17 PM
To: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>; Teresa Takaoka <TeriT@rpvca.gov>; CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>
Subject: RE: Late Correspondence -March 17 Meeting
Teri and Nathan,
I have attached the signed agreement with The Lew Edwards Group to provide Ballot Measure Outreach and
Strategic Communications services. Please forward to the City Council, letting them know that it is being
submitted as late communications. It will replace the _uo_slgn_ed agreement that was included under Attachment
A. Thank you!
Catherine
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
BALLOT MEASURE OUTREACH AND
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (herein "Agreement") is made and
entered into this 17 th day of March 2026, by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, a California municipal corporation ("City") and THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP, a
California Corporation (herein "Consultant").
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, the Consultant shall perform the work or services set forth in the "Scope of
Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant
warrants that it has the experience and ability to perform all work and services required hereunder
and that it shall diligently perform such work and services in a professional and satisfactory
manner.
1.2 Compliance With Law. All work and services rendered hereunder shall
be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the
City and any Federal, State or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction.
1.3 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Consultant shall obtain at its
sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the
performance of the services required by the Agreement.
1.4 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this
Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof arc set forth in the "Special Requirements"
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict
between the provisions of Exhibit "B" and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions
of Exhibit "B" shall govern.
2. COMPENSATION
2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement,
Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the "Schedule of Compensation" attached
hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference, but not exceeding the maximum
contract amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) ("Contract Sum").
2.2 Invoices. Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice
for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by
City's Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement,
Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall
provide a description of the services provided. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate
services performed by more than one person.
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City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine
whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant
which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty
five ( 45) days of receipt of Consultant's correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that
payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by
City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission.
Review and payment by the City of any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a
waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.
2.3 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the
performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that
specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said
work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract
Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the
actual cost of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said
adjustments arc subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation
of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum but not exceeding a total contract amount of Six
Thousand Dollars ($6,000) or in the time to perform of up to ninety (90) days may be approved by
the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be
approved by the City Council. No claim for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for
performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.
3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence. Time 1s of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services
pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all
services within the time period(s) established in the "Schedule of Performance" attached hereto as
Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant,
extensions to the time pcriod(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in
writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding thirty (30) days cumulatively.
3.3 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of
Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be
extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the
fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public
enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions,
riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency,
including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay
notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall
ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the
period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is
justified. The Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to
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this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for
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any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant's sole remedy being
extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.
3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services
but not exceeding one ( 1) year from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule
of Performance (Exhibit "D").
4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representative of Consultant. Catherine Lew is hereby designated as
being the representative of Consultant authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work and
services specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith. All personnel of
Consultant and any authorized agents shall be under the exclusive direction of the representative
of Consultant. Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to
this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and
continuity of Consultant's staff and subcontractors, and shall keep City informed of any changes.
4.2 Contract Officer. The Deputy City Manager or designee is hereby
designated as being the representative the City authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the
work and services specified herein and to make all decisions in connection therewith ("Contract
Officer").
4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Consultant shall not
contract with any entity to perform in whole or in part the work or services required hereunder
without the express written approval of the City. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein
may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written
approval of City. Any such prohibited assignment or transfer shall be void.
4.4 Independent Consultant. Neither the City nor any of its employees shall
have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees,
perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth. Consultant shall perform all
services required herein as an independent contractor of City with only such obligations as are
consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any
of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City, or that it is a member of a joint
enterprise with City.
5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 Insurance Coverages. The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its
sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this
Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover
all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of City:
(a) Commercial General Liability Insurance (Occurrence Form CG000l or
equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence
basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in
an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggregate limit is used, either
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the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this contract/location, or the general aggregate
limit shall be twice the occurrence limit.
(b) Worker's Compensation Insurance. A policy of worker's compensation
insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which
shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for the Consultant against any loss, claim or
damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by
or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services
contemplated in this Agreement.
( c) Automotive Insurance (Form CA 0001 (Ed 1 /87) including "any auto" and
endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive automobile liability insurance
written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than either
(i) bodily injury liability limits of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence and property
damage liability limits of $150,000 per occurrence or (ii) combined single limit liability of
$1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars, and any
other automobile.
(d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the
Consultant's profession. This coverage may be written on a "claims made" basis, and must include
coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement
must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services
performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive
years following the completion of Consultant's services or the termination of this Agreement.
During this additional 5-year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit
written evidence of this continuous coverage.
( e) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required
in the Special Requirements in Exhibit "B".
(f) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated
herein.
5.2 General Insurance Requirements.
All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City,
its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance
maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute
with Consultant's insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and
contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective
insurers. The insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the
self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention. All of said
policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the
insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail
return receipt requested to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance arc cancelled,
the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in
conformance with this Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer. No work or services under this
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Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of
Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the
above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City.
City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsement to all required
insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the
policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.
The insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only ifissued by companies
qualified to do business in California, rated "A" or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating
Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they arc of a financial category
Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the City's Risk Manager or other
designee of the City due to unique circumstances.
5.3 Indemnification. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents ("Indemnified
Parties") against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions,
either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property,
losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened
(herein "claims or liabilities") that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising
out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities
provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, invitees, or any
individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable ("indemnitors"), or arising from
Consultant's or indemnitors' reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant's or
indcmnitors' negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or
condition of this Agreement, except claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City's sole
negligence or willful acts or omissions. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors
and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.
6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
6.1 Records. Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such
ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other
documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the
"books and records"), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement
and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services and shall keep such
records for a period of three years following completion of the services hereunder. The Contract
Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business
hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from
such records.
6.2 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract
Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement or as
the Contract Officer shall require.
6.3 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in
performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the
public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such
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information or work product to persons or entities other than the City without prior written
authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract
Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations,
letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information
concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order
shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives the City notice of such court order
or subpoena.
( c) If Consultant provides any information or work product in violation of this
Agreement, then the City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for
any damages, costs and fees, including attorney's fees, caused by or incurred as a result of
Consultant's conduct.
( d) Consultant shall promptly notify the City should Consultant be served with
any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories,
request for admissions or other discovery request, com1 order or subpoena from any party
regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. The City retains the right, but has
no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar
proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with the City and to provide the City with the
opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant.
6.4 Ownership of Documents. All studies, surveys, data, notes, computer
files, reports, records, drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, documents and other
materials (the "documents and materials") prepared by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement shall be the property of the City and shall be delivered to the City upon request of the
Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim
for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by the City of its full
rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder.
Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as "works
made for hire" as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials arc hereby deemed
"works made for hire" for the City.
7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
7 .1 California Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and
governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in
relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles,
State of California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in
the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.
7 .2 Disputes; Default. In the event that Consultant is in default under the
terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating
Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to
Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe
in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but
may be extended, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default,
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the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the
invoices. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate
this Agreement under this Article.
7 .3 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may
take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages
for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or
injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to
Government Code Sections 905 ct. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue any legal action under
this Agreement.
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties arc cumulative and the exercise by either party
of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or
different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the
other party.
7.4 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. This Section shall govern any
termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for
termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or
without cause, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Consultant, except that where termination
is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be
determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this
Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days' written notice to City, except
that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time
as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall
immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the
Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be
entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of
termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with
the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer. In the event
the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for
the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder, but not exceeding the
compensation provided therefore in the Schedule of Compensation Exhibit "C". In the event of
termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non
terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.
7.5 Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure
of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with
the provisions of Section 7 .2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract
or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of
the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City
shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to
the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as
previously stated.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
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8.1 Covenant Against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for
itself, its heirs, executors, assigns and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall
be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race,
color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or
other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment
without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, or other protected class
8.2 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of
the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of
any default or breach by the City or for any amount, which may become due to the Consultant or
to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
8.3 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or
communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person
shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of
the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and
City title), City of Rancho Palos Verdes, 701 East Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes,
California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the pcrson(s) at the address designated on
the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other
party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time
personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided
in this Section.
8.4 Integration; Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral
agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes
and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if
any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. This Agreement may
be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing.
8.5 Sevcrability. In the event that part of this Agreement shall be declared
invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining portions of this Agreement
which arc hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties
hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the
basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
8.6 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by
non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.
A party's consent to or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or
approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent to or
approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and
shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this
Agreement.
8.7 Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate
or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement,
the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which any be
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granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, whether or not
the matter proceeds to judgment.
8.8 Interpretation.
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the
language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of
this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
8.9 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
8.10 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion. No official, officer, or
employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any
official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which
may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or
association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation,
partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any
State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of "financial interest" shall be
consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be "remote" or "noninterests"
pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that
it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to,
any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result
or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant further warrants and
represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion
that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third
party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of
consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and
understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money,
consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.
Consultant's Authorized Initials ---
8.11 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of
the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly
authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this
Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering
into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is
bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns of the parties.
[Signatures on the following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
th date and year first-above written.
A TEST:
T. resa Takaoka, City Clerk
A PROVED AS TO FORM:
A ESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
William Wynder, City Attorney
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CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
municipal corporation
Paul Seo, Mayor
CONSULTANT:
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Name: Catherine Lew
Title: President
Address: 5454 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following services:
Task l: Pre-Placement Community Outreach on City's Financial Strengths and Challenges
(anticipated to be March 18 th -April 30th)
• Review demographics and public information pertaining to the City. Review
information pertaining to LEG's Best Practices in similar projects or communities.
• Review City's Public Opinion Research.
• Conduct project kickoff with City staff to discuss the project scope and goals; conduct
a total of 2 or 3 meetings under this task.
• Assess City's existing communications practices for informational opportunities.
• Create public education and outreach content on City's financial strengths/challenges.
• Develop talking points, frequently asked questions and answers, and information fact
sheets.
• Assist in the preparation of content for various platforms and informational materials,
including materials for public outreach meetings or workshops.
• Provide advice on distribution and provide message training/coaching to City staff as
needed.
• Graphic design will be an optional service
All materials will be finalized following one round of edits by City. Legal advice or
services is expressly not within Consultant's Scope of Work.
Task 2: Ballot Measure Services and Municipal Election Communications Toolkit
(anticipated to be over a four week period in either June or July)
• Conduct 1-2 Project session meetings under this task
• Provide post-Primary context following June Primary and other dynamics affecting
project, such as changes in USPS regulations affecting balloting
• Provide advice and added value to potential ballot components such as AB 1416
considcration/s, staff rcport/s, recitals and ballot question recommendations for city
resolution/s, and ballot material/s, including measure sequencing and letter
designations
• Provide updated content copy for Municipal Election informational materials
pertaining to the measurc/s
• Create public education and outreach content for as many as two ballot measures
• Provide input on any rapid response needs (Consultant docs not function as a paid
spokesperson)
• Graphic design will be an optional service
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All materials will be finalized following one round of edits by City. Legal advice or
services is expressly not within Consultant's Scope of Work. NO advocacy services will
be provided as part of any City scope of services.
Alternatively, Consultant is available to provide a full scope of services at its standard rate
of Six Thousand, seven hundred and fifty Dollars ($6,750) per month upon the mutual
agreement of the parties, consistent with Consultant's stated commitment to working
collaboratively with City to ensure project needs arc being met while also considering
evolving needs and cost efficiency. The monthly retainer would generally continue support
services beyond the months listed in Task I (March-April 2026) and Task 2 (June or July
2026).
II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work
products to the City:
a) For each task, develop a Communications Suite of informational materials (such as
website copy, letter or mailing text, FAQs, talking points and other collaterals as
needed).
b) Participate in up to three planning sessions per task with City Staff to review and/or
update recommended messaging materials.
c) Make one round of revisions to messaging/communications materials and transmit
them to City.
d) Provide strategic advice.
Ill. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the
Consultant without additional charge to the City provided that it is within 1-2 rounds of edits.
IV. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:
a) Catherine Lew, President/Founder
b) Jennifer Rindahl, Consultant
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I. Consultant shall perform the following Services at the following rates:
a) Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for completion of Task 1 upon invoice by Consultant
b) Ten Thousand Dollars $10,000 for completion of Task 2 upon invoice by Consultant
c) Should graphic design services be desired, mail designs shall be at the flat rate of six
hundred dollars ($600) per mail design. City will print/mail/implement paid social or
digital at its own expense.
Alternatively, LEG is available to provide a full scope of services at the standard rate of
Six Thousand, seven hundred and fifty Dollars ($6,750) per month.
II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer,
funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the Contract Sum is
not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 2.3.
III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a
valid invoice in accordance with this Schedule of Compensation.
IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $60,000, as provided in Section
2.1 of this Agreement.
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Good morning,
David Copp
Friday, March 13, 2026 8:58 AM
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Diego Ascencio
Late Correspondence -3/17 City Council Meeting -Award Construction Contract for
Sidewalk Management Program
Attachment B-Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Watearth (Late Correspondence).pdf
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See attached late correspondence: "Attachment B" to the following 3/17 City Council Meeting Consent Agenda
item:
L. Consider awarding a Public Works Agreement to FS Contractors, Inc. for the Sidewalk Management Program
for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and extending the professional services agreement Watearth, Inc. for engineering support
during construction. (Ascencio) / Recommendation: 1) Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for the Sidewalk
Management Program to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $172,366 with a contingency of 10%, or $17,237, for
a total amount of up to $189,603; 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with
Watearth, Inc. to extend the agreement term through June 30, 2026, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount
for sidewalk engineering and related services during construction; and, 3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the above PWA and PSA amendment, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.
Thank you,
Dave Copp, PE
Public Works Deputy
Director
dcopp@rpvca.gov
Phone -(310) 544-5335
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 4:57 PM
To: Teresa Takaoka <TeriT(dlrpvca.go_v>
Cc: Brandy Forbes <bforbes(@rpvca.goy>; Octavio Silva <OctavioS@rpvca.go'{>
Subject: City Council Late Correspondence Items -Housing Element Annual Update Report
Hi Terri,
I wanted to reach out because Planning Staff has a couple of items of late correspondence prepared for the City
Council meeting on 3/17/2026. As such, please see the information below regarding the late correspondence:
8,e~ulaLB~~lne_ss-Item 5~0251::l{LusinilleJlleJRAnnual ProgLess RepoJt
Following the regularly scheduled Planning Commission hearing on March 10, 2026, the Planning Commission had
noted to Staff that four projects listed as Single-Family Developments on Table A of the "Attachment A-1 2_025
HousingEemeJUlables A, A2, B, D._LEAP" were mistakenly categorized as "Ministerially" reviewed under Column
13. As such, at the Direction of the Planning Commission, Staff has updated the review designation to be
"Discretionary". As such, this attachment is being provided to City Council as late correspondence reflecting the
change on Table A Column 13.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Best,
Jeffrey Kim
Associate Planner
jkim@r!J_vca_,gov
Phone -(310) 544-5390
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Website: www.rpvc_a_._gov
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Reporting Year 2025 (Ja n. 1 -Dec. 31) I
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 -10/15/2029
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level Current Year
Deed 0 Restricted Acutely Low Non -Deed
Restricted 0
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Restricted 0
Deed 0 Restricted Very Low Non-Deed
Restricted 15
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Restricted 0
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Total Units 23
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed I
S ing le-fami ly Attached 0 0 0
Single-fam il y Detached 0 10 6
2 to 4 un its per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 0 0 0
Accessory Dwe ll ing Un it 9 13 13 j
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 Qi
Total 9 23 19
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units I
Indicated as Infill 23 23
Not Indicated as Infi ll 0 01
Housing Applications Summary I
Tota l Housing App licat ions Submitted : 24 1
Number of Proposed Units in A ll Applications Rece ived : 24
Tota l Hous ing Units Approved : 15
Total Housing Units Disapproved: 0 ,
f Use of Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process or SMAP (formerly SB 35 / 423) -Applications
Number of S MAP App licat ions 0
Number of S MAP App lications Approved 0
Units Co nstructed -SMAP (formerly SB 35 / 423) -Permits I
Income Ren tal Own e rshi p Tota l I
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Extreme ly Low 0 0 0
Very Low 0 0 Qi
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Abo ve Moderate 0 0 0
Tota l 0 0 0 1
Stream lin ing Prov isions Used -Perm itted Units # of Projects Un its I
SB 9 (2021) -Dup lex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) -Residentia l Lot Sp lit 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0 1
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Min isterial and Discret ionary Applications #OT Units I
Mini steria l 20 20
Discretionary 4 4
Dens ity Bonus App li cations a nd u ni ts Permitted I
Number of App licat ions Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in App li cat ions Subm itted Reque sting a Den sity Bonus 0
Number of Proj ects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Perm itted w it h a Density Bonus 0
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Programs Imp lemented 23
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Hous ing Element Impl ementati o n
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current
year data . Past year information comes from previous APRs .
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 • Dec . 31) Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here
Planning Period 6th Cycle
Income Level
Deed Restricted
1011512021 -10/1512029
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period
Projection
Period -
06/30/2021 -
10/14/2021
2021
Table B
Regio nal Ho us ing Need s Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Iss ued by Affo rdab i li
4
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total Units to l Tota l Remaini ng
Date (all RHNA by
years) Income Level
Acutely Low Non-Deed Restricted
Deed Restricted
Extremely Low I Non-Deed Restricted
Deed Restricted
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Total RHNA 639
Total Units 22 I 22 I 15 I 23 I • I • I • I • I BB I 551
•For years prior to 2025 , Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category
•For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
-You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets , therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "O"
-If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at apr@hcd.ca.gov.
-All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress
-For years prior to 2025 , data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units . If you wish to .edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions
about the data , you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at apr@hcd.ca.gov .
Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table For Table F2 for prior years . You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data .
Please note : The APR form can only display data for one planning period . To view progress for a different planning period , you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at apr@hcd.ca.gov .
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
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Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 -Dec. 31) I
Table D
Program Implem e ntation Statu s pursuant to GC Section 65583
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Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance , improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
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Projec~ Completion . Status of Program Program Quantified Outcomes : Quantified Outcomes :
Name of Program Objective Date ,n Housing Apphcable Cycle 1 1 tati Implementation C te C t Supporting Documents
Element mp amen on Details a gory oun
Establish Overlay Zoning Districts for
Mixed Use (MUOD-45, -35, -22, and -
12), Residential High (R00-35), and
Residential Medium (ROD-6)
(modification of existing program to
expand beyond Western Avenue);
Include other rezonings to fully
accommodate the 2021-2029 RHNA
after accounting for potential ADU
production during the planning period .
New overlays and rezonings to include Program No. 1 completed
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carryover units from 5th Cycle . The density .
rezonings will meet all requirements
pursuant to Government Code section
65583 .2, subdivisions (h) and (i),
including by-right multifamily uses in
which 20 percent or more of the units
are affordable to lowerincome
households , accommodating at least
16 units per site , requiring a minimum
density of 20 units per acre and
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Establish General Plan land use
category or categories that allow for
residential density of at least 45 General Plan Amendment
dwelling units per acre, or higher, as to Include a High.Density
appropriate to provide General Plan
Residential Land U se
Category (new) consistency for sites to be zoned to
accommodate the City's RHNA for
lower•income households in Program
Concurrent with
rezonings under Prog ram
1.
Make amendments for
Accessory Dwelling Unit I I minimal compliance with Bring local ADU ordinance into minimal
Ordinance Amendments compliance with State ADU laws. State laws within one
(modification of existing) year of Housing Element
adoption .
Monitor the trend of ADU construction Monitor at least twice
to evaluate the effectiveness of during the Housing
Incremental Infill and ADU
Accessory Dwelling Unit construction in residential zones,
Production Monitoring especially regarding occupancy and
Element planning period.
Modify the program
within six months if
(modification of existing) affordability. Modify the program if monitoring indicates a
monitoring indicates that the City will need for program updates
not fully accommodate it's RHNA due to fully accommodate the
to a shortfall of ADU production. City's RHNA.
6th Cycle Completed
6th Cycle Completed
6th Cycle Continuous
Program No. 1 completed
on April 16, 2024 with City
Council adoption of MUOD chrome•
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density.
Updates to City's ADU and
JADU Ordinance
completed on April 29,
2024; City Staff currently Other https :/lwww.rpvca .gov/1580/Accessory•
assessing new State ADU Dwelling•Units•and.Junior•Acce
Housing Law for potential
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City Staff to monitor ADU
production in June 2025
and June 2027 to assess Units None
potential for program
modifications.
Afford able ADU Incentive
Program (modification of
existing)
Provide information on the various
incentives to be offered by the City to
facilitate production of affordable
ADUs, as follows: -Tier 1: Workforce.
Provide grants of $10,000 in exchange
for affordability covenants, targeting
assistance fo r four units per year. -Tier
2: Home Share. Administer a two-year
trial for the creation of ADU o r JADU
units through the provision of $15,000
"low-mod income housing" and
"affordable housing in-lieu" grants with Develop and implement
a ten-year affordability covenant.
Creation of additional ADU and JADU
housing through this program would
create property sharing opportunities
by two or more persons and render
housing affordable to persons who
could not otherwise afford housing
individually due to the ability to share
housing costs, yet maintain individua l
privacy. This could be of particular
benefit to individuals with disabilities
who need occassional assistance or
femaile-headed households seeking
additional security. The City w ill work
the program w ithin one
yea r of Housing Element
adoption.
6th Cycle Continuous
City Staff is currently
working with Consultant,
Dudek, in the development
of the affordable ADU
Incentive Program. City
Staff anticipates program
roll-out before end of FY24
25 ; 6/30 /25 Dudek
provided draft program
guidelines for review and
further consideration, City
Staff currently reviewing
draft information for
anticipated
implementation Spring
2026.
Un its None
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Assistance Program
(modification of existing)
No Net Loss (continue
existing)
Section 8 Rental
Develop pre-approved ADU plans ,
informational handouts, and
development spec sheets Implement
an ADU Calculator to estimate the cost
of converting part of a home or
constructing a rental unit. Develop
ADU Amnesty Program to legalize
illegally converted ADUs in exchange
for affordability covenants on
converted ADUs. Incentives include
priority permitting and inspections.
Pursue funding from the State to ass ist
homeowners in ADU construction.
Publicize and provide Links to State List
of grants and financial incentives for
affordable ADUs pursuant to AB 671.
Partner with the SBCCOG to prepare
proposals for the ADU Acceleration
REAP Project, which is to create
incentives and reduce regu l atory
barriers for building context sensitive
ADUs to increase housing supply;
support long range housing planning
efforts by South Bay jurisdictions;
strengthen regional/sub -regional
partnerships, collaborations, and
Monitor housing sites inventory to
ensure sites are adequate to
accommodate RHNA and take action
to identify and zone additional sites if
necessary.
Continue to assist the Housing
Authority (LACDA) by conducting a
Landlord Outreach Program, informing
Assistance (modification the Housing Authority of the City's
of existing program to
ensure outreach to
minority groups that
status on providing affordable housing
through the existing housing stock and
providing an Apartment Rental Survey
experience to the Housing Authority. Target ten
d isproportionate hous ing new tenants with tenant-based
problems) vouchers in Rancho Palos Verdes
citywide during the Housing Element
Planning Period.
Complete and implement
within one year of
Housing Element 6th Cycle
adoption. Partnering with
SBCCOG underway and
ongoing.
On-going 6th Cycle
Conduct apartment
rental survey within 12
months of adopting the
Housing Element update
and aga in in 2026.
Conduct Landlord
Outre ach Program in 2024 6th Cycle
and 2027 and report to
Housing Authority within
6 months of completing
s urveys and landlord
outreach, in 2025 and
2028.
City Staff is currently
working with Consultant,
Dudek, in the development
of the ADU Assistance
Program. City Staff
anticipates program roll-
out in FY25-26 ; 9/2/2025-
Dudek provided draft RPV
Pre-Approved Plan;
In Progress pending Indemnification Other None
Agreement; 9/22/2025-
Dudek provided draft RPV
Amnesty Program;
1011 512025-ADU
Calculator made available
on City's website; City
Staff anticipates program
implementation and
availability Spring 2026.
The City will annually
track and monitor the
Continuous amount, type and size of Units None vacant and underutilized
parcels for housing
opportunities
The City continues to
assist the Hous ing
Authority staff by
conducting a Landlord
Outreach Program,
Continuous informing the Housing Meetings None
Authority of the City's
status on providing
affordable housing
through the existing
housing stock.
Continue to implement inclusionary
requirements and housing impact fee
requirements. During the 2021-2029 Citywide Affordable
Housing
Requirement/Housing
Impact Fee (continue
existing program)
period issue a NOFA to utilize in-lieu On-going; issue NOFA by
fee funds. Prioritize use of affordable 2024.
First-time Homebuyer
Assistance (modify
housing funds for projects in locations
with good access to transit, shopping,
schools, parks, and employment.
Connect qualifying households with
first-time homebuyer assistance
programs offered by other agencies:
County Homeownership Program,
Morgage Credit Certificate Program, existing to ensure
outreach to minority . and So Cal Home Financing Authority
groups that experience . . . First Home Mortgage Program. Target
d1sproport1onate housing
problems)
20 first-timehomebuyers in Rancho
Palos Verdes citywide during the
Housing Element Planning Period.
Outreach for Persons Continue to work with the Harbor
with Disabilities (modify Regional Center to implement an
existing to ensure outreach program that informs
outreach to minority families within Rancho Palos Verdes
groups that experience about housing and services available
disproportionate housing for persons with developmental
problems) disabilities.
At a minimum, conduct
outreach efforts in 2024
and 2027 and as new
programs become
available.
Conduct outreach to RPV
individuals with
disabilities and
households with
members with disabilitie
i n 2024 and 2027.
6th Cycle In Progress
6th Cycle Continuous
6th Cycle Continuous
;
City Staff continues to
research affordable in-leu
funds along with allowed
use of such funds ; City Other None Staff anticipates
advertis ing the NO FA on
City Website once
research is completed.
City Staff continues to
research First Time Home
Buyer programs through
identified agencies in
order to post information
on the City's website as
well as to provide through https:l/www.rpvca.gov/899/Housing -social media channels. Meetings
Program information was Programs-Services
made avaliable on the
City's website on 8/6/25
and reported to public on
8/13/25 via the City's
Weekly Administrative
Report
Work with the Harbor
Regional Center to
implement an outreach
program that informs
families within Rancho
Palos Verdes about
housing and servi~es
available for persons with Meetings https://www.rpvca.gov/899/Housing-
developmental disabilities. Programs -Services
• Program information was
made avaliable on the
City's website on 8/6/25
and reported to public on
8/13/25 via the City's
Weekly Administrative
Report
Low-, Very Low-, and
Extremely Low income
and Special Needs
Housing (modify existing
to ensure outreach to
minority groups that
Assist 30 Very Low-, Low-, and
Extremely low-income and/or Special
Needs households through a
combination of inclusionary units,
ADUs, new affordable housing
supported with in-Lieu fees, and
assistance with securing Section 8
vouchers through LACDA. To support
this objective, the City will prioritize
use of available funding to assist
renters in these group s generally, and
Issue NOFA annually for
availability of in -Lieu fees
to support
Ell/VU/LI/Special Needs
housing; contact LACDA
annually to determine
opportunities to connect
ELI households with
Section a vouchers . On
an ongoing bas is, seek
opportunities to use in-
will provide priority processing for lieu fees to incentivize
developments that commit to housing developers subject to
for ELI, VLI, LI and Special Needs inclusionary
households, provide additiona l requirements to deed
experience regulatory concessions and incentives restrict inclusionary units
disproportionate housing
for housing developments that include to ELI/VLI/LI/Special
problems)
Ell/VLI/LI/Special Needs units, Needs households as
support or pursue funding applications appropriate. Update
for ELI/VU/LI/Special Needs housing density bonus provis ions
when requested by developers, and and provide density
conduct outreach and coordinate with bonus promotional
affordable housing developers through materials on the City
an annual NOFA process. To support website by June, 2025.
this program, the City will update the Provide technical
municipal code to ensure density assistance to affordable
6th Cycle In Progress
City Staff continues to
research affordable in-leu
funds along with allowed
use of such funds; City
Staff anticipates
advertising the NOFA on
City Website once
research is completed.
Units None
Assistance for
Redevelopment of Non
Vacant Housing Sites
(new)
Assist with the redevelopment of at
least two non-vacant housing sites
with housing during the 6 1h Cycle by
conducting outreach to property
owners and offering a range of
assistance and incentives for
redevelopment projects that produce
housing consistent with or exceeding Conduct outreach to
the housing units projected in the owners of Non-Vacant
Housing Sites Inventory. Assistance
will include deferring or reducing fees
for sudivision of lots, deferring or
reducing fees for affordable housing,
expediting permit processing, and
Sites listed in the Housin
Sites Inventory within six
months of Housing
Element certification.
Provide technical
working with developers to identify and assistance and offer
target specific state and/or federal incentives on an as
financial resources that can assist the requested, ongoing basis
projects to move forward. City staff will
also provide tech n ical assistance,
including dedicated staff, to shepherd
applications through the City's
approval process, to assist with
funding applications, and to design
projects to qualify for City incentives.
The C ity of Rancho Palos Verdes will
invest in public improvements in areas
targeted for lower income housing
development. This includes the
Western Avenue Beautification
project, including median and parkway
landscaping, landscape lighting, street
furniture, crosswalk aesthetic
Complete Ladera Linda enhancements, and stormwater
Park and Community Place-Based Strategies to capture features. This will help to
Center improvements by Support Areas Targeted improve the quality of life for
December, 2024. for Lower-Income households living on or near the mixed-
Complete Western Housing Development use corridor. The City will also
Avenue Beautification construct a new Ladera Linda Park and (New)
Project by December, Community Center, including a new
2025
_
6,800-square foot community center,
play areas, landscaping, and ancillary
park improvements. The addition of
this amenity will help to increase the
q u ality of life in the adjacent
neighborhoods, including Housing
Element sites in the eastern part of the
city.
! In 2026, City Staff will be
conducting outreach effort
6th Cycle In Progress to inform MUOO and ROD Meetings None property owners of
Housing Program No. 9 &
12 benefits.
Ladera Linda Park and
Community Center
6th Cycle In Progress completed; Western Other https://www.rpvca.gov/1635/Western-Avenue-
Avenue Beautification Beautification-Project
project currently
underway.
Fair Housing Services
(modify existing to ensu re
outreach to minority
groups that experi e nce
disproportionate housing
problems)
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Continue to provide Fair Housing
brochure that describes fair housing
laws and rights including tenant
Fair Housing Information education regarding displacement;
(modify existing to ensure links to the Housing Rights Center
outreach to minority website; State Department of Fair
groups that experience Employment and Housing; and U.S.
disproportionate housing Department of Housing and Urban
problems) Development. • Fair Housing Services
and Program information continues to
be made available on the City's
website.
Review brochure and
website every two years
and update as needed.
Distribute brochures
annually to public
locations such as City
Hall, library, community
centers, senior center,
and others where they
will be visible to
vulnerable populations .
Publicize availability of
fair housing information
through City's web site,
soc ial media , contact
lists, and a notice in the
City's utility billing
st atements at least
annually.
6th Cycle
6th Cycle
Continuous
Continuous
City Staff willl continue to
monitor Fair Housing
Services throughout City.
City Staff currently in the
process of updating City
Website with up-to-date
Fair Housing Services
information. Program
information was made
avaliable on the City's
website on 8/6/25 and
reported to public on
8/13/25 via the City's
Weekly Administrative
Report
Other
Other
Non e
https ://www.rpvca.gov/899/Hou sing
Programs-Seivices
Zoning Ordinance
Amendments to Remove
Governmental
Constraints (modify
existing)
Bring Density Bonus Ordinance in Line
with State Density Bonus Law.
Establish objective design standards in
line with SB 330/SB 35. Adopt use of
HCD's SB 330 Preliminary Project
Application form Amend Zoning
Ordinance to include Low Barrier
Navigation Centers as a by-right use in
mixed-use overlay zones and non
res idential zones permitting multi
family housing, subject to meeting
requirements as allowed by AB 101.
Modify zoning ordinance for
multifamily zones and mixed-use
zones permitti ng residential uses to
specify that employee housing for six
or fewer persons shall be permitted in
the same manner as other dwellings of
the same type in the same zone. Modify
zoning ordinance to make transitional
and supportive housing by-right uses in
multifamily housing and mixed use
overlay zones. Modify zoning
ordinance for CG zone to waive
maxi mum coverage limit of 50% for
emergency shelters and eliminate
Publish all development standards
information and housing fee
Transparency in Housing information on the City's website in
Standards and Fees (new) compliance with California
Government Code Section 65940.1.
Complete Municipal
Code updates within 36
months of Housing
Element Update
a doption.
Within 6 months of HEU
adoption.
6th Cycle
6th Cycle
In Progress
In Progress
City Staff to research
required code
amendments and work
with the City's Planning Other None
Commission Zoning Code
Update Subcommittee on
identified code updates.
City ~carr 1s currently
assessing City Website for
compliance with program
requ irements. Program
information was made
avaliable on the City's Other None
website on 8/27/25 and
reported to public on
8/27/25 via the City's
~eekly Administrative
Implement recommendations of
Michael Baker lnternational's
assessment of the City's development
review process to make the City's
development review process more
understandable, increase City staff's
ability to efficiently handle
development applications, and
exped ite the process of reviewing and
approving development proposals.
Conduct an internal training workshop
Implement Development on at Least an annual basis with
Review Process Planning Division staff to discuss
Improvement concerns and questions regarding
Recommendation s (new) Planning application review and
update application checklists to
improve these processes. (Annually,
Q1 of each Fiscal Year). Schedule a
joint City Council and Planning
Commission study session to examine
the Zoning (Development) Code and its
nexus and impacts to review
timeframes of certain discretionary
applications. (3/2025). Ensure that
subjective comments used in Planning
application response letters refer to
Within time-frames
indicated in parentheses
for each bulleted item.
6th Cycle In Progress
City Staff will be
coordinating a review of
recommedend
improvements in order to
develop action plan based
on staffing levels.
Other None
To facilitate the development of large
sites over ten acres in size listed in the
Housing Sites Inventory for lower
income households, the City shall
strive to streamline the approval
process for land divisions, lot line
adjustments, and/or specific plans or
master plans resulting in a parcel size
that enables affordable housing
development (e.g., less than ten acres
in size). For all sites over 10 acres in
size listed in the Housing sites Housing Site
inventory, the City will prepare the Development Assistance
survey necessary to define the (new)
rezoning for the sites and provide the
survey information to the property
owner to utilize in preparing the
subdivision application. The City will
also waive the Land Division
application fee. Further, for projects
that provide at least 20 percent of units
affordable to lower-income
households , the City will expedite the
entitlement processing and provide lot
division incentives, such as lot
covereage adjustments to
Continue to manage the housing code
enforcement on a complaint basis and
Housing Code strive for voluntary compliance
Enforcement (continue through the Code Enforcement
existing) Division. Target 150 closed
enforcement cases citywide during the
Housing Element Planning Period.
Initiate collaboration with
site owners to subdivide
a nd create a parcel
smaller than ten acres in
size for high density
housing development
within 6 months of
Housing Element
adoption; provide
expedited processing,
process fee deferrals ,
and offer lot division
incentives upon request
by affordable housing
developers. Conduct
outreach annually to
owners of eligible
properties to inform them
of lot division assistance
and incentives.
On-going
City Staff conducted
public outreach to
6th Cycle In Progress applicable property owner Other https://www.rpvca.gov/1402/2021-2029-
to provide information of Housing-Element-Update
program benefits and
assistance.
The City continued to
manage the housing code
enforcement on a
6th Cycle Continuous complaint basis and Other None continues to strive for
voluntary compliance
through the Code
Enforcement Division.
Housing Conservation
and Rehabilitation (new)
The City will develop and implement a
Residential Rehabilitation Program.
The first component will aim to bring
substandard housing units into
compliance with City codes. The City's
program would combine a pro-active
canvassing of the City to identify
substandard housing and a re -active
complaint driven inspection process.
The City's goal is code compliance and
Develop and implement vacation of substandard housing is not
the program within 18
anticipated. Property owners in
violation of City codes are provided
information on rehabilitation loans or
grants they may be eligible for in
months of Housing
Element adoption . Issue a 16th Cycle
NOFA annually to notify
residents of available correcting code violations. The
assistance.
program will assist lower income home
owners , including senior and disabled
households, with funding for
necessary materials and supplies for
home repairs and improvements. The
program would provide grants for the
following activities: accessibility
improvements, exterior or interior
home repair, repair of fencing and/or
--------~landscaping, plumbing, exterior
Energy Conservation
(continue existing)
Continue t o encourage voluntary
participation in the City's Green
Building Construction Program by
offering permit streamlining as well as .on-going
up to a 50% rebate for Planning and
Building fees
6th Cycle
In Progress
Continuous
City Staff is researching
development of
Residential Rehabiliation
Program for furthe r
program implementation.
TConfiniieTo encourage
voluntary participation in
the City's Green Building
Construction Prog ram by
Other
offering permit !Units
streamlining as well as up
to a 50% rebate for
Planning and Building
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None
https://www.rpvca.gov/1 247/Go-Green-RPV
IJurildlctlon
ReporUngY ..
Rancho Palos Verdes
2025 {Jan.1 .Dec.3 1)
ANN UAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
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Total Award Amourc I Total award amount is auto-,popula/ed based on amounts entered in rows 15-26
Taak I Amount Awarded J Cumutattve RetrnburMmant R1tQunted T•k Status
Summa of entitlements. buildin mils. and certificates of occu anc auto• ulated from Table A2
Com Eneitlement Issued b Afford1bll Summa
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Moderate
Above Moderate
TOlaJUnils
Current
Acutely low
Exlremetylow
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Affordabil' Summa
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