Rancho Palos Verdes public meetings in 2023
14 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