Rancho Palos Verdes public meetings in 2023
36 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting (Regular and Special IA)
The City Council will meet to discuss various administrative matters including legal litigation, employee evaluations, and city financial reports. Key agenda items include amendments to public works and parking service contracts.
- Amendment to Hardy & Harper, Inc. agreement for $390,000 for roadway repairs in landslide areas
- Amendment to ParkMobile professional services agreement for $4,404 for Del Cerro Park area parking
- Approval of the FY 2022-23 Year-End Draft and FY 2023-24 First Quarter Financial Reports
- Purchase Order Carryover Schedule of $6,685,959 from FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24
- Closed session regarding litigation: LIMETREE ESTATES LLC, vs. CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to restore the view from a property at 59 Avenida Corona. The hearing was continued until January 23, 2024, to allow time for tree trimming and removal agreements. The commission will also discuss items for its Biannual Report to the City Council.
- View restoration permit (Case No. PLVR2022-0001) at 42 Avenida Corona
- Review of Planning Commission Workplan for the Biannual Report
City Council Special Meeting (Advisory Board Interviews)
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Civic Center Advisory Committee. The council will meet with five individual applicants.
- Interviews for Civic Center Advisory Committee applicants
- Interview of Dulce Costa
- Interview of Anthony Karambelas
- Interview of Ken Dyda
- Interviews of Brent James Humber and Steven J Gold
City Council Meeting - AMENDED
The City Council will conduct a reorganization to select a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding employee evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations.
- Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- Appointment of Elena Gerli as City Attorney and John Fox as Assistant City Attorney
- Ordinance No. 676 to increase maximum antenna height above light poles from four to six feet
- Time extension for Ocean Trails Reserve conservation easement offers until January 1, 2026
- Professional services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for Measure W Fund audit up to $25,400
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission is reviewing a height variation permit and site plan review for a residential addition. The commission also addressed a view restoration request for 42 Avenida Corona, which was recommended for continuation to December 12, 2023.
- Height variation and site plan review for a 942 sq ft addition at 30944 Rue De La Pierre
- View restoration request for 42 Avenida Corona
- Approval of the October 24, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
City Council Meeting - Special Meeting
The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding litigation and real property negotiations. The special meeting includes several consent calendar items involving professional services agreements, grant applications, and park project management.
- Amendment to Environmental Sciences Associates agreement for 6th Cycle Housing Element ($318,439.48)
- Professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering for temporary code enforcement ($80,000)
- Amendment to Emerald Isle Entertainment for synthetic skating rink at Ken Dyda Civic Center ($52,900)
- Extension of Griffin Structures agreement for Ladera Linda Community Park Project
- Time extension for Ocean Trails Reserve conservation easement offers
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a height variation permit for a residential addition and a conditional use permit for new cell tower equipment. These items include a second-floor addition at 1525 Caddington Drive and a monopole replacement at 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South.
- Height Variation Permit: 456 ft2 second floor addition at 1525 Caddington Drive
- Conditional Use Permit: New 35-foot-tall monopole and antennas at 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South
City Council Meeting - AMENDED
The City Council will review recommendations regarding funding for the Civic Center Campus Master Plan Project, including a $45.4 million self-financing option. The agenda also includes closed sessions concerning anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with employee associations. Additionally, the Council will receive an update from Southern California Edison regarding power outages in Grandview Estates.
- Review of funding options for the Civic Center Campus Master Plan Project
- Proposed $33,000 contract with Signvertise for event flags and banners
- Increase in City contributions to employee health savings accounts
- Report from Southern California Edison regarding power outages in Grandview Estates
- Amendment to professional services agreement for engineer recruitments
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will review an appeal regarding a request to preserve a view from a property at 29112 Oceanridge Drive. The appellant is seeking to overturn a previous denial by the Director of Community Development.
- View preservation appeal: 28920 Pinecastle Drive (Case No. PLVP2022-0004)
- Appeal regarding view preservation at 29112 Oceanridge Drive
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider declaring a local emergency and adopting an ordinance to prohibit new construction within the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. This includes reviewing conditions in the Abalone Cove and Klondike Canyon landslides. The council will also discuss litigation and contract amendments for stormwater studies and zoning.
- Consideration of a local emergency declaration and construction prohibition in landslide areas
- Contract amendment with John L. Hunter & Associates for $71,545 to study Averill and San Pedro Canyons
- Agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for parking citation processing
- Dudek agreement extension for Mixed-Use Overlay Zoning District up to $309,990
- Review of litigation involving Limetree Estates and Conjunction Junction, LLC
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a request to renew and revise a conditional large domestic animal permit. The proposal includes extending the permit for an additional ten years and adding Sundays as a day of operation.
- Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit renewal and revision: 50 Narcissa Drive
City Council Meeting (Special Closed Session & IA)
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects and personnel matters. Key items include approving professional services agreements for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project and repairs for a retaining wall at 3001 Crest Road. The council will also review part-time employee union agreements and financial reports.
- Professional services agreements for Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation, including $1,679,000 to Geo-Logic Associates, Inc.
- $438,702 contract for retaining wall repairs at 3001 Crest Road
- $103,000 amendment for Interim Deputy Director of Public Works services
- Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME District Council 36 for part-time employees
- Ratification of a letter opposing Assembly Bill 825 (Bicycles on Sidewalks)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider continuing the Landslide Monitoring Program through June 2024 with new surveying and management contracts. The council will also review proposals for coyote trapping services and audio-visual equipment for Ladera Linda Community Park.
- Continuation of Landslide Monitoring Program with new surveying and management contracts
- Contract for selective coyote trapping not to exceed $180,000 over three years
- Increase of $179,119.98 in contract contingency for Ladera Linda Community Park audio-visual equipment
- Authorization of a letter opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment 10
- Authorization of a letter supporting Senate Bill 244
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will review a request for a site plan review and coastal permit at 113 Spindrift Drive. The proposal involves remodeling second- and third-story balconies on an existing three-story residence. The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 25, 2023, meeting.
- Site Plan Review for balcony expansions at 113 Spindrift Drive (Case No. PLVA2023-0002)
- Approval of July 25, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on potential litigation. In open session, they will consider extending a moratorium on new antennas, approving a $850,878 landslide monitoring contract, and receiving updates on the Portuguese Bend landslide remediation project. They will also discuss a capital campaign for the Civic Center and take positions on state legislation.
- Extend antenna moratorium by one year (Urgency Ordinance No. 665U/670U)
- Approve $850,878 landslide monitoring contract with Hout Engineering
- Ratify $61,870 emergency fence replacement payment to Built Rite Fence Company
- File Notice of Completion for Silver Spur Road pavement project
- Impose $11,005.92 lien for nuisance abatement at 28074 Braidwood Drive
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on several consent items and regular business items, including a $520,000 appropriation to reactivate four city-owned dewatering wells in the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District, a $193,406 five-year contract with AMS.NET for cloud-based phone service, and a review of the Finance Advisory Committee's recommendation on additional discretionary payments toward the city's unfunded pension liability. The council will also discuss the conceptual design for the Western Avenue Beautification Project and a report from Southern California Edison on power outages in the Grandview Estates neighborhood.
- Approve $520,000 to reactivate four city-owned dewatering wells within the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District
- Approve $193,406 five-year agreement with AMS.NET for Cisco Webex Calling cloud-based phone service
- Review and possibly adopt Finance Advisory Committee's recommendation on additional discretionary payments toward the city's unfunded pension liability
- Review conceptual design for the Western Avenue Beautification Project and direct staff to proceed with final design
- Receive report from Southern California Edison on frequent power outages in the Grandview Estates neighborhood
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review for a new three-story single-family residence and garage at 3261 Crownview Drive. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting future agendas. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review for a 2,789 ft² residence and 994 ft² garage at 3261 Crownview Drive
- Action deadline for the permit is August 18, 2023
- Project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303 (new construction)
- Approval of July 11, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
City Council Meeting - Regular and IA Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on setting the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District levy to zero for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The council will also review work plans and biannual reports from advisory boards and the Planning Commission, consider establishing a Youth Advisory Committee, and discuss supporting a 2024 state ballot measure. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing to set Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District levy to zero for FY 2023-24
- Consideration of establishing a Youth Advisory Committee (Policy No. 54A)
- Review of work plans and biannual reports from advisory boards and Planning Commission for FY 2023-24
- Discussion on supporting the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (2024 state ballot measure)
- Closed session on litigation: Limetree estates LLC vs. City of Rancho Palos Verdes (Case No. 2:23-cv-01420-SVW)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider two new public hearing items regarding residential construction projects. These include a home addition at Via Rivera and a patio, pool, and spa project at Palo Vista Drive.
- Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review for a 1,762.47 ft2 addition at 30116 Via Rivera
- Conditional Use Permit Revision, Site Plan Review, and Grading Permit for a new patio, pool, and spa at 3402 Palo Vista Drive
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing to decide on a major grading permit, variance, site plan review, and encroachment permit for a new 4,813 ft² two-story single-family residence with 1,298 yd³ of grading on a vacant lot at 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East. The commission will also review and discuss items for its biannual report to the City Council. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting future agendas.
- Continued public hearing for Major Grading Permit, Variance, Site Plan Review, and Encroachment Permit (Case No. PLGR2022-0032) at 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East for a 4,813 ft² home with 1,298 yd³ grading
- Action deadline for the above item is June 27, 2023
- Discussion of Planning Commission Work Plan for biannual report to City Council
- Approval of May 23, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for July 11 and July 25, 2023 meetings
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will consider a large consent calendar of routine items, including approval of multiple professional services agreements for public works, IT, and GIS support, as well as a successor employee MOU and a new salary schedule. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on anticipated and existing litigation.
- Award professional services agreement to Hardy & Harper Inc. for public works maintenance up to $2,167,651 plus 15% contingency for five years
- Award professional services agreement to Acorn Technology Services for managed IT services at $204,600/year, not to exceed $900,000 over four years
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Housing Element Update contract with Environmental Sciences Associates, increasing amount by $20,000 to $288,089.48
- Approve successor MOU between City and Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
- Establish FY 2023-24 appropriation limit at $37,516,080
City Council Special Meeting (Advisory Board Interviews)
This special meeting is solely for interviewing three applicants for the Emergency Preparedness Committee. No other business or decisions are scheduled. The council will conduct interviews and may make appointments.
- Interview Ryan Freel for Emergency Preparedness Committee at 5:30 p.m.
- Interview Edward Blake LaMar, Jr. for Emergency Preparedness Committee at 5:40 p.m.
- Interview Wouter van Biene for Emergency Preparedness Committee at 5:50 p.m.
City Council Meeting - AMENDED
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the FY 2023-24 sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System and renewal of the Portuguese Bend Pony Club's conditional animal permit. The council will also receive a report from Southern California Edison on power outages in Grandview Estates, consider setting the landscaping and lighting district levy at zero, and act on several consent items including project completions and a contract amendment.
- Public hearing to adopt FY 2023-24 sewer service charge for Abalone Cove Sewer System
- Renew Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 5 for Portuguese Bend Pony Club at 2 West Pomegranate Road for 10 years
- Receive SCE report on power outages in Grandview Estates neighborhood
- Approve Amendment No. 1 with Express Sign and Neon, increasing agreement from $351,750 to $429,390 for entry gateway signs
- Approve $75,000 in Measure R funds for Hawthorne Boulevard Sinkhole project completion
Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Finance Advisory Committee will review and discuss its biannual report, work plan, investment policy for FY 2023-24, the city's financial model, treasury report, and annual comprehensive financial report. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No final decisions are expected; most items are for review and feedback.
- Review and discuss FY 2022-23 Biannual Report and FY 2023-24 Work Plan
- Review and provide feedback on City's Investment Policy for FY 2023-24
- Receive presentation on City's Financial Model
- Receive Treasury Report presentation
- Receive report on Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission is considering a view restoration permit for 42 Oceanaire Drive. The request involves reducing foliage at the neighboring property to restore a specific view.
- View Restoration Permit (Case No. PLVR2023-0002): 42 Oceanaire Drive
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review the FY 2023-24 preliminary budget and consider approving a $944,900 construction contract for the Silver Spur Road rehabilitation project. Other notable items include a proposed 6% rate increase for residential solid waste collection by EDCO, a discussion on the 2023 Peafowl Census Report, and a closed session on labor negotiations with city employee unions.
- Award $944,900 construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Silver Spur Road rehabilitation
- Approve 6% residential solid waste rate increase for FY 2023-24 by EDCO
- Review FY 2023-24 preliminary budget and consider options for reserving funds for landslide remediation
- Receive and file 2023 Peafowl Census Report; consider pausing trapping program
- Reaffirm emergency repair work for storm sewer drainpipe on Hawthorne Boulevard near Seamount Drive
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The main action is appointing a commission member to the Zoning Code Update Subcommittee. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and adoption of a resolution for a variance, grading permit, and site plan review at 30103 Matisse Drive.
- Appointment of a Planning Commission member to the Zoning Code Update Subcommittee (citywide)
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-05 for variance, major grading permit, and site plan review at 30103 Matisse Drive
- Approval of April 25, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda discussion for May 23 and June 13, 2023 meetings
City Council Meeting - AMENDED
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation, followed by public hearings and regular business. Key items include an appeal of a Planning Commission approval for a home addition at 125 Spindrift Drive, adopting an updated fee schedule for FY 2023-24, amending the landslide moratorium to allow a pool, and discussing participation in a Peninsula-wide outdoor siren project. The consent calendar includes several contracts and agreements, such as a $278,007 traffic study and a $36,950 emergency storm payment ratification.
- Appeal of Planning Commission approval for 1,181 sq ft addition at 125 Spindrift Drive (Case ZON2017-00489)
- Adopt updated FY 2023-24 Master Schedule of Fees, no fee increases
- Amend landslide moratorium to allow pool construction on one lot in Zone 1 (Case PLCA2022-0009)
- Discuss participation in Rolling Hills' Peninsula-wide Outdoor Siren Project
- Award $278,007 traffic study to Iteris, Inc. for Western Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a conditional large domestic animal permit renewal and a major grading permit for a new residence, plus a discussion on the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Plan. The commission will also consider approving the April 11, 2023 minutes.
- Renewal of Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 5 for 2 West Pomegranate (Case PLDC2023-0001)
- Major Grading Permit, Variance and Site Plan Review for 30103 Matisse Drive: new 5,211 sq ft residence with 321 cu yd grading (Case PLGR2021-0009)
- FY 2023-24 Public Works Capital Improvement Plan consistency finding
- Approval of April 11, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
City Council Meeting - AMENDED
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations and three pending lawsuits. In open session, the council will consider adopting the city's Homelessness Strategic Plan, appropriating $1.5 million in state funds for wildfire detection cameras, and modifying the ParkMobile parking system on Crenshaw Boulevard. Several consent items involve contracts and claims.
- Appropriate $1.5 million state funding for Peninsula-wide wildfire detection cameras (FY 2022-23)
- Adopt Rancho Palos Verdes Homelessness Strategic Plan
- Modify ParkMobile parking system on Crenshaw Boulevard south of Crest Road; approve Amendment No. 2 extending contract to Dec 31, 2023, increasing sum by $8,808 to $39,988
- Reaffirm emergency repair work for storm sewer drainpipe and roadway at Hawthorne Boulevard near Seamount Drive/Eddinghill Drive
- Award PSA to Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for two Public Works Civil Engineer recruitments, not to exceed $40,000
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 11, 2023. The main item is a continued public hearing for a height variation permit, major grading permit, variance, and site plan review for a new residence at 30103 Matisse Drive. The commission will also receive a status report on the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The agenda includes consent calendar items and pre-agendas for future meetings.
- Continued public hearing for a new 4,405 ft² split-story residence with garage and 321 yd³ of grading at 30103 Matisse Drive (Case No. PLGR2021-0009)
- Status report on the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
- Approval of March 28, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting - Budget Workshop (CIP)
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2023-24 through 2027-28. They will receive status reports on the current CIP and the proposed plan, provide direction on the plan, and consider revisions to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending plan related to the CIP. This is a discussion and direction-setting meeting, not a final approval.
- Review of proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-24 through 2027-28
- Status report on current FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program
- Direction on proposed revisions to ARPA spending plan related to CIP
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two residential construction projects: a 2,696 sq ft addition to an existing home at 3330 Via Campesina and a new 4,813 sq ft three-story home on a vacant lot at 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East. Both require height variation, major grading, and site plan review permits. The commission will also consider approving the February 28, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Height Variation, Major Grading, and Site Plan Review for a 2,696 ft² addition at 3330 Via Campesina with 2,115 yd³ of grading
- Height Variation, Major Grading, Variance, Site Plan Review, and Encroachment Permit for a new 4,813 ft² residence at 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East with 881 yd³ of grading
- Approval of February 28, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or continued business. The main items are approving the January 24, 2023 minutes, reviewing and forwarding the Housing Element and General Plan Annual Progress Reports for 2022 to the City Council, and discussing suggestions for Fiscal Year 2023-24 City Council goals.
- Approval of January 24, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
- Review of Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2022
- Review of General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2022
- Discussion of suggestions for FY 2023-24 City Council goals
- Pre-agendas for March 14 and March 28, 2023 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review revisions to a proposed home addition at 125 Spindrift Drive. The project includes a 1,181 sq ft addition, a new balcony, and site improvements. The commission may approve variances, a coastal permit, and site plan review. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and planning for future agendas.
- Public hearing for Case No. ZON2017-00489: 1,181 sq ft addition at 125 Spindrift Drive
- Action deadline for the project is March 8, 2023
- CEQA exemption under Section 15303(a)
- Approval of January 10, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for February 14 and February 24, 2023 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Site Plan Review and Height Variation Permit for a new 1,071 square foot addition at 36 Santa Barbara Drive, creating a two-story residence totaling 5,373 square feet and up to 23.59 feet in height. The staff recommends approval with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and previews of future agendas.
- Public hearing on Site Plan Review and Height Variation Permit (Case No. PLSR2021-0091) for a 1,071 ft² addition at 36 Santa Barbara Drive, resulting in a 5,373 ft² two-story residence up to 23.59 ft tall
- Staff recommendation to approve the permit with conditions; action deadline is January 10, 2023
- CEQA exemption cited under Section 15303(a)
- Approval of December 13, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for January 24 and February 14, 2023 meetings