Palos Verdes Estates public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Closed Session Meeting
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates will meet in a special closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Manager. No other business items are listed on the agenda. The session is held pursuant to Government Code § 54957.
- Closed session to discuss City Manager performance evaluation
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on the 2026 operating and capital budgets for the Palos Verdes Golf Club and Palos Verdes Tennis Club, including changes to initiation fees. The meeting also includes the election of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, approval of emergency storm drain repairs at 4425 Lucera Circle, and acceptance of resident donations for police equipment and a vehicle.
- Approval of 2026 operating and capital budgets for the Palos Verdes Golf Club with no changes to initiation fees
- Approval of 2026 operating and capital budgets for the Palos Verdes Tennis Club with changes to initiation fees
- Adoption of Resolution No. 25-42 to continue emergency storm drain repair and erosion control work at 4425 Lucera Circle and City Boundary Trail
- Acceptance of a $7,432.54 donation from residents Patrick and Kevin Theodora for six new handguns with red dot optics
- Election of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on two continued public hearings: a new single-family residence at 1533 Via Leon and a minor modification to a previously approved project at 1624 Via Zurita. Both projects are CEQA exempt. The meeting also includes approval of the October 21, 2025 actions and administrative approvals.
- New single-family residence at 1533 Via Leon (NC-004-25, G-001-25, M-029-25)
- Minor modification at 1624 Via Zurita (MOD-013-25)
- Approval of October 21, 2025 Planning Commission Actions
- Approval of Administrative Approvals
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates will hold a special meeting to consider one new business item. The Council is asked to direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement to file an amicus brief in support of the City of Huntington Beach. This action relates to the case City of Huntington Beach, et al. v. Newsom, et al., No. 25-337, currently before the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Consider directing City Manager to join amicus brief in City of Huntington Beach v. Newsom (No. 25-337)
Special Closed Session Meeting
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates is meeting in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with three employee groups. The agenda lists conferences with the Police Officers Association, the Public Service Employees Association, and unrepresented management staff. No public action or voting is scheduled on the agenda, and the session is expected to conclude with an adjournment.
- Closed session conference with Police Officers Association labor negotiators
- Closed session conference with Public Service Employees Association labor negotiators
- Closed session conference with unrepresented Police Management, Professional, and Supervisory staff
Special Closed Session Meeting
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates is meeting in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with three employee groups. The agenda lists conferences with the Police Officers Association, the Public Service Employees Association, and unrepresented management staff. No public action or votes are scheduled, as the session is strictly for private labor discussions under state law.
- Closed session conference with Police Officers Association labor negotiators
- Closed session conference with Public Service Employees Association labor negotiators
- Closed session conference with unrepresented Police Management, Professional, and Supervisory employees
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote to adopt Ordinance No. 769, which establishes the city's Official Zoning Map. The meeting also includes approval of a $248,000 increase to the finance department contract with LSL, LLP and the adoption of the FY 2025-2026 budget for the Palos Verdes Stables. Additionally, the Council will authorize the purchase of three electric vehicles and two replacement police patrol cars, and direct staff to eliminate herbicide use in the citywide landscape maintenance contract.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 769 approving the Official Zoning Map
- Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the LSL, LLP agreement, increasing maximum compensation by $248,000
- Adoption of Resolution R25-27 approving up to $155,000 for three electric vehicles and charging equipment
- Adoption of Resolution R25-28 approving up to $165,000 for two replacement police patrol vehicles
- Direction to eliminate herbicide use in the citywide landscape maintenance contract with Bennett Landscape
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will vote on six continued public hearings for residential and miscellaneous projects, including new single-family homes and a detached garage. It will also hold new public hearings for a café at Malaga Cove Plaza and another new home. Additionally, the commission will review a late correspondence item regarding the maintenance of a retaining wall on Palos Verdes Drive West.
- New single-family residence at 121 Via Ardilla (NC-012-25)
- New single-family residence at 2624 Via Tejon (NC-013-24)
- New single-family residence at 2821 Via Anacapa (NC-003-25)
- Café with indoor/outdoor seating at 36 Malaga Cove Plaza (CUP-002-25)
- New single-family residence at 3644 Via Palomino (NC-002-25)
Traffic Safety Committee Meeting
The Traffic Safety Committee will review a staff report on a request to add stop signs at the Chelsea & Yarmouth intersection. The meeting also includes updates from the Police Department on e-bike safety and general traffic trends, as well as a report from the Public Works Director on traffic concerns along Palos Verdes Drive West. All actions taken by the committee are advisory, with the City Council retaining final decision-making authority.
- Traffic calming application for stop signs at Chelsea & Yarmouth intersection
- Police Department presentation on e-bike safety and enforcement efforts
- Public Works update on traffic concerns at Palos Verdes Drive West & Paseo Del Mar
- Public Works update on traffic concerns at Palos Verdes Drive West & Paseo Lunado
- Discussion on adding crosswalks for pedestrian path access to Palos Verdes Drive West
Special City Council Meeting (Budget Workshop)
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates is holding a special meeting to discuss long-range budget priorities. The agenda indicates the Council will provide direction to the City Manager based on this discussion. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda text.
- Long-Range Budget Priorities Workshop: Discussion and direction to the City Manager
Special City Council Meeting (Budget Workshop)
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 City Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The agenda indicates the Council will provide direction to the City Manager regarding these proposals. No final votes or specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.
- Review and discussion of Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 City Budget
- Review and discussion of Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 767, which updates the local health and safety code to match the current Los Angeles County code. The council will also approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 operating and capital reserve budget for the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club, including revised fees. Additionally, staff will present the preliminary FY 2025/26 City Budget and Capital Improvement Program for direction ahead of a June 2 workshop.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 767 amending Section 8.04.010 to adopt Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code Title 11 by reference
- Approval of FY 2025/26 Operating and Capital Reserve Budget for the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club
- Approval of revised fees for the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club
- Preliminary presentation of the FY 2025/26 City Budget and CIP Program
Special City Council Meeting
This special meeting consists entirely of a closed session. The Council will discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association and the Public Service Employees' Association, as well as existing and anticipated litigation. No public action or open session items are scheduled.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for the Police Officers Association
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for the Public Service Employees' Association
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation Spencer v City of Palos Verdes Estates (LASC Case No. BC629596)
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation Huitzil, et al., vs City of Palos Verdes Estates (LASC Case No. 23TRCV01207)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review a consent agenda including a public health services contract with Los Angeles County and a $45,000 professional services agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for a stormwater detention facility study. Old business includes a presentation on community survey results and a final geophysical survey report for the City Hall area. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony for two police officers.
- Award professional services agreement to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for a stormwater detention facility feasibility study (Project No. PW-714-24) not to exceed $45,000
- Approve Public Health Services Contract Agreement between Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the City
- Introduce Ordinance No. 767 amending Section 8.04.010 of the Municipal Code to adopt Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code by reference
- Receive and file final 'City Hall Area Geophysical Survey and Seep Sampling Summary Report'
- Receive presentation from FM3 on community survey results and discuss potential next steps
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on a service agreement with NIC Partners to replace the Police Department's video camera surveillance system for up to $75,000. The body will also hold a public hearing to approve a new single-family residence and fences at 1241 Via Landeta, upholding a previous Planning Commission decision. Additionally, the Council will authorize a letter opposing Senate Bill 79 regarding transit-oriented development and receive the mid-year budget report.
- Authorization to sign a service agreement with NIC Partners to replace the Police Department’s video camera surveillance system, not to exceed $75,000
- Public hearing to approve a new single-family residence and fences exceeding 6 ½ feet in height at 1241 Via Landeta
- Approval of Resolution No. R25-10 upholding the Planning Commission decision for the 1241 Via Landeta project and finding it exempt from CEQA
- Authorization for the Mayor to sign a Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) on Transit-Oriented Development
- Receipt and filing of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Report
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will vote on two new single-family residences and a golf club parking expansion. One application for a home at 3436 Via La Selva was withdrawn, while another at 1313 Via Romero is continued to May. The meeting also includes routine administrative approvals and public comment.
- Approve new single-family residence at 721 Via Del Monte (Resolution PCR-2025-013)
- Approve new single-family residence at 3229 Via La Selva (Resolution PCR-2025-010)
- Approve 22 parking stalls at Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina (Resolution PCR-2025-017)
- Approve non-standard encroachment at 217 Via Colusa (Resolution PCR-2025-018)
- Continue application for new single-family residence at 1313 Via Romero to May 20, 2025
PERS Determination Committee Meeting
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates is meeting to discuss a single item of new business. The Council will vote on delegating the authority to review and determine industrial disability retirement applications for public safety employees under the Public Employee Retirement System. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Delegation of authority for review and determination of Public Safety Employee Industrial Disability Retirement Applications under the Public Employee Retirement System
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review and adopt the draft FY 2025/26 - FY 2026/27 City Council Priorities and Action Strategies Workplan. The body will also approve a contract with FM3 Research for community surveys assessing budget priorities, including police and fire services, and authorize a joint letter to the Governor regarding housing legislation in fire hazard zones.
- Adoption of the draft FY 2025/26 - FY 2026/27 City Council Priorities and Action Strategies Workplan
- Approval of an agreement with FM3 Research not to exceed $52,500 for community surveys on budget priorities
- Adoption of Resolution R25-05 to appropriate $28,250 from General Funds for the FM3 Research agreement
- Authorization for the Mayor to sign a joint letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting a moratorium on housing density legislation in VHFHSZ
- Award of a contract to Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment, Inc. not to exceed $39,350 for CCTV inspection and storm drain cleaning
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council of Palos Verdes Estates will hold a special meeting on February 11, 2025, primarily to discuss litigation in a closed session. The agenda includes conferences with legal counsel regarding one anticipated lawsuit and two existing cases. No public action or decision on specific policy items is listed for the open session.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Clark Hsu v. City of Palos Verdes (LASC Case No. 24TRCP00278)
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: City of Palos Verdes Estates et al. v. Herberto Gonzalez et al. (1909 Dalton Road) (LASC Case No. 24TRCV03452)