Rancho Palos Verdes public meetings in 2025
57 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Finance Advisory Committee will consider routine financial items at its December 18, 2025 meeting. Members will approve minutes from previous meetings, review the FY 2025‑26 Biannual Report, receive the FY 2025‑26 Year‑End Unaudited Financial Report, and get a presentation on the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. No new policy changes or budget allocations are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes of the October 9, 2025 and November 13, 2025 meetings
- Review and provide feedback on the FY 2025‑26 Biannual Report
- Receive and file the FY 2025‑26 Year‑End Unaudited Financial Report
- Receive a financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will discuss a closed‑session labor negotiation with AFSCME District Council 36, adopt several routine resolutions, and vote on a professional service agreement with MIG, Inc. for up to $197,500 to amend the General Plan’s Conservation and Open Space Element. Additional items include amending the City Manager’s employment agreement, updating the part‑time employee minimum wage for 2026, and authorizing purchases of two city vehicles.
- Closed‑session labor negotiation with AFSCME DC36 (Gov’t Code §54957.6)
- Amendment No. 7 to City Manager Ara Mihranian’s employment agreement
- Resolution to set new minimum wage for part‑time employees effective Jan 1 2026
- Professional Service Agreement with MIG, Inc. up to $197,500 to update the Conservation and Open Space Element
- Purchase contracts for a 2026 Toyota Tundra ($75,000) and a 2025 Toyota Tacoma ($50,000) plus accessories ($30,000 total)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review for a 765 sq ft second-story addition to a residence at 3807 Pirate Drive. The commission will also appoint members to its subcommittees. The consent calendar includes approval of the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing for Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review (Case PLHV2025-0004) for a 765 sq ft second-story addition and ancillary improvements at 3807 Pirate Drive
- Appointment of Planning Commissioners to serve on various committees and subcommittees
- Approval of November 25, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (consent calendar)
- Pre-agenda items for meetings on December 23, 2025 and January 13, 2026
Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting
The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from September, review a draft Emergency Operations Plan, and discuss upcoming preparedness events and messaging.
- Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of draft Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Upcoming events: Peninsula Expo, Halloween Event, Functional Exercise
- Discussion on emergency messaging for October (Earthquake/Tsunami)
- Updates on land movement and Pano AI
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will consider several items, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 696 to amend zoning code references to the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. The council will also adopt Ordinance No. 695 exempting the Equestrian Overlay District from SB9 lot‑split regulations, appropriate $175,000 of SB1 funds for the Palos Verdes Drive South and West Project, and award a $424,200 professional services agreement to Pipe Tec, Inc. for storm‑drain condition assessment. Additionally, the council will vote to cancel the January 6, 2026 meeting and conduct council reorganization to select the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 696 amending Title 17 zoning to update Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex regulations
- Adopt Ordinance No. 695 exempting the Equestrian Overlay District from SB9 (SB684) lot‑split rules
- Approve an additional $175,000 SB1 appropriation for engineering and design of the Palos Verdes Drive South and West Project (CIP Project No. 8855)
- Award a $424,200 professional services agreement (plus 15% contingency) to Pipe Tec, Inc. for storm‑drain condition assessment (CIP Project 8701)
- Approve cancellation of the January 6, 2026 City Council meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will meet to approve October minutes and discuss items for its twice-yearly update and workplan. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of October 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Review of Planning Commission's Twice-Yearly Update & Workplan
- Pre-agenda for December 9, 2025 meeting
- Pre-agenda for December 23, 2025 meeting
Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting
The Emergency Preparedness Committee will receive updates on land movement, wildfire readiness (Pano AI, Zone Zero), emergency communications, and equine readiness. They will also discuss monthly messaging for holiday safety and winter weather, and recap recent events. The committee will approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting.
- Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Recap of previous events: Hazardous Waste Flyering, Prepared Peninsula Expo, Eastview Halloween, Functional Exercise
- Discussion of monthly messaging: Holiday Safety (November), Winter Weather & Utility Safety (December/January)
- Land movement update and emergency planning updates
- Wildfire readiness updates: Pano AI, Zone Zero, Regional Wildfire AARs
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, with a preceding closed session for employee evaluations and litigation matters. In the open session, council members will approve routine items such as meeting minutes and a registers of demands resolution, receive the CalPERS actuarial report, and finalize the Hesse Park roof replacement project completion. They will also consider several significant actions, including an exemption for the Community Needs Survey Project, continuation of the Greater Portuguese Bend‑Ancient Altamira landslide emergency project with contracts totaling over $1.5 million, and a code amendment to exempt the city’s Equestrian Overlay Districts from SB9 lot‑split and two‑unit regulations.
- Approve completion of Hesse Park Roof Replacement Project and release 5% retention to Chapman Coast Roof Company, Inc.
- Exempt the citywide Community Needs Survey Project from City Council Policy No. 2.
- Continue the Greater Portuguese Bend‑Ancient Altamira landslide emergency project, including a $1,500,000 contract with Yellow Jacket Drilling Services, LLC and a $42,336 purchase order for propane tanks.
- Increase the Genesis Electrical, Inc. contract for Abalone Cove lift‑station generators by $50,000 (to $75,000) and approve related purchase.
- Consider an ordinance to exempt the Equestrian Overlay Districts from SB9 urban lot‑split and two‑unit regulations.
Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
The Finance Advisory Committee will receive and discuss reports on a potential line of credit for cash-flow emergencies, the City's consolidated loan to the Redevelopment Agency, the FY 2025-26 first-quarter General Fund financial report, and an update on the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 9 meeting. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Report on establishing a line of credit with BMO bank to address cash-flow emergencies
- Report on the City's consolidated loan to the Redevelopment Agency
- FY 2025-26 First Quarter Financial Report for the General Fund
- Financial update on the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council Meeting (Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting)
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and a potential amicus brief, then reconvene for a regular meeting. The regular meeting consists of a consent calendar with routine items, including a vote to reconfirm the emergency justification for the ongoing Greater Portuguese Bend–Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project. Other items include an amendment to the audit contract with CliftonLarsonAllen ($76,500 for FY 2025-26, $79,100 for FY 2026-27), an increase in employee health savings account contributions to align with new IRS limits, and adoption of a policy on meeting disruptions under SB 707.
- Reconfirm emergency justification for Greater Portuguese Bend–Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project (four-fifths vote required)
- Amendment No. 3 to audit contract: $76,500 for FY 2025-26 and $79,100 for FY 2026-27 with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
- Increase City HSA contributions to $4,400 (individual) and $8,750 (family) effective January 1, 2026
- Adopt City Council Policy No. 60 on meeting disruption procedures per Senate Bill 707
- Amend Policy No. 50 to implement in-house fraud, waste, and abuse reporting, canceling contract with Navex
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss recommended amendments to the General Plan concerning the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. The commission will also consider a finding that the vacation of the sewer easement at 5801 Crestridge Road is consistent with the General Plan and CEQA‑exempt, with a decision deadline of December 1, 2025. Additional items include pre‑agenda notices for meetings in November and December.
- Approve October 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- General Plan amendments for Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex (Case PLGP2025-0001)
- Major Site Plan Review: vacation of sewer easement at 5801 Crestridge Road (Case PLSR2025-0349)
- Pre‑agenda notice for meeting on November 11, 2025
- Pre‑agenda notice for meeting on November 25, 2025
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss and possibly direct staff to prepare a feasibility study for converting a portion of Palos Verdes Drive South into a toll road to fund maintenance within the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. The agenda also includes a closed session on labor negotiations with AFSCME DC36 and introduction of the 2025 California Building Standards Code. Several consent items are routine, including approval of minutes, payment of claims, and a continuation of the landslide emergency project.
- Consider initiating a toll road feasibility study for Palos Verdes Drive South within the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Continue the emergency justification for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project (Resolution 2024-20)
- Introduce by title only an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code
- Consider requiring local grocery stores to offer paper coupons as an alternative to digital-only promotions
- Authorize construction of a third donor recognition monument at Del Cerro Park
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will meet to discuss text amendments to municipal codes regarding lot splits and second units, specifically seeking to exempt the Equestrian Overlay District from these regulations.
- Approval of September 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Consideration of code amendments to exempt Equestrian Overlay District from lot split and second unit regulations
- Review of pre-agendas for future meetings on October 28 and November 11, 2025
Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
The Finance Advisory Committee will conduct a final review of the City's updated Debt Management Policy and consider recommending its approval to the City Council. The committee will also receive and file the CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Report as of June 30, 2024, and a financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. Other business includes approval of the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Final review and possible recommendation to City Council of the updated Debt Management Policy (originally adopted in 2015)
- Receive and file the CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Report as of June 30, 2024
- Receive a financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2025 Finance Advisory Committee meeting
Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting
The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 21, 2025 meeting and consider several outreach and communication plans. Members will vote on an outreach and marketing plan for the EPC booth, a citywide emergency preparedness outreach plan, and monthly messaging for distribution. The committee will also review upcoming public events related to emergency preparedness.
- Approve minutes of the August 21, 2025 meeting
- Approve outreach and marketing plan for EPC booth readiness
- Approve outreach and marketing plan for citywide emergency preparedness outreach
- Approve monthly messaging for distribution (September wildfire, October earthquake, November holiday cooking)
- Discuss upcoming EPC events: Home Hardening Expo (Sept 27), Taco Time HOA event (Oct 4), Trunk or Treat (Oct 11), Peninsula Expo (Oct 26), Eastview Halloween (Oct 31), Functional Exercise (Nov 6)
City Council Meeting - Amended Agenda
This meeting includes a closed session on anticipated litigation and a regular meeting with a consent calendar. The council will decide on accepting a $4 million contribution from LA County Sanitation Districts for landslide mitigation, approving a $338,541 contract for buyout program management, continuing the emergency declaration for the landslide complex, and authorizing grant applications for trail and habitat projects.
- Accept $4 million contribution from Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2 for landslide mitigation activities
- Approve $338,541 professional service agreement with Black & Veatch for FEMA grant management for Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Voluntary Property Buyout Program
- Reconfirm emergency justification for continuing work on Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project
- Authorize two Measure A grant applications: $1.61 million for habitat restoration and trail repairs, and $500,000 for Three Sisters-Filiorum Connector Trail planning and design
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to loan agreement with Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District for winterization and culvert repairs
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding text amendments to zoning and building codes. These changes relate to the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Regulations and associated land use permits.
- Proposed code amendments to landslide development regulations (Case No. PLCA2025-0001)
- Discussion of proposed General Plan amendments regarding the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Approval of August 26, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
City Council Special Meeting (Advisory Board Interviews)
This special meeting consists solely of interviewing two applicants, Eric Chang and James Guerin, for the Traffic Safety Committee. The council will conduct these interviews and may decide on appointments.
- Interview of Eric Chang for Traffic Safety Committee at 6:05 p.m.
- Interview of James Guerin for Traffic Safety Committee at 6:15 p.m.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider continuing emergency work on the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex and approve retroactive amendments to contracts for geotechnical consulting, surveying, and environmental cleanup.
- Retroactive amendment to Cotton, Shires and Associates geotechnical consulting (increase to $1,590,474)
- Retroactive amendment to McGee Surveying Consulting landslide monitoring (increase to $469,523)
- Retroactive amendment to Ocean Blue Environmental Services cleanup (increase to $2,270,561)
- Retroactive amendment to Hardy & Harper public works maintenance (increase to $4,324,873)
- Ratification of payments for emergency repairs to Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer System ($2,411,987 total)
Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
The Finance Advisory Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting and receive presentations on the Treasury Report and the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex.
- Approval of the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
- Receive presentation on the Treasury Report
- Receive presentation on Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Receive introductory presentation on Emergency Preparedness Committee mission
- Public comments on non-agenda items
Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting
The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee will approve the July 17 minutes and adopt an outreach and marketing plan for its public booth. It will receive reports on the Home Hardening Expo (Sept. 27) and Peninsula Expo (Oct. 26), as well as updates on the Equine and Pet Evacuation Preparedness Plan and monthly messaging topics. The meeting also includes briefings on land‑movement, tsunami advisory, and wildfire readiness projects.
- Approve outreach and marketing plan for EPC booth and upcoming events
- Home Hardening Expo scheduled for September 27
- Peninsula Expo scheduled for October 26, including Puppet Project potential
- Update on Equine and Pet Evacuation Preparedness Plan
- Monthly messaging approvals: heat injury (Aug), wildfire (Sept), earthquake (Oct)
Special Meeting State of the City Ladera Linda Community Park
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a State of the City meeting on August 1, 2025 at the Ladera Linda Community Park Activity Room, 32201 Forrestal Drive. Mayor Bradley will present the State of the City report. The council will adjourn to 6:00 p.m. on August 4, 2025 for the Sakura City Anniversary Event at Hesse Park. The agenda includes public participation procedures and a closed‑session confidentiality notice.
- Presentation on the State of the City by Mayor Bradley
- Adjournment to 6:00 p.m. on August 4, 2025 for the Sakura City Anniversary Event at Hesse Park (McTaggart Hall)
- Public participation to be in person at the meeting location
- Closed‑session confidentiality notice under Government Code § 54963
- Public comments guidelines and conduct rules
Amended City Council Special Meeting (Sister Cities 5 Yr Anniversary Ceremony)
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of its Sister Cities program. The meeting includes scheduled speeches and ceremonial items.
- Sister Cities Fifth Year Anniversary Ceremony
City Council Meeting
The City Council will decide whether to initiate code amendments to exempt the Equestrian Overlay District from state laws allowing urban lot splits and two-unit developments. They will also vote on continuing the emergency declaration for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Project and consider participating in a speed safety camera pilot program. A report on loud exhaust enforcement and a proposal to hold winter holiday events at the Ken Dyda Civic Center are also on the agenda.
- Initiate code amendment to exempt Equestrian Overlay District from SB 9/684 regulations
- Reconfirm emergency for Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Project (Resolution 2024-20)
- Consider joining California's Speed Safety System Pilot Program (AB 645/SB 1297)
- Amend City Council Policy No. 59 to reduce security camera video retention from 180 to 60 days
- Hold 2025 Winter Holiday Celebrations at Ken Dyda Civic Center with Tree and Menorah Lightings
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Quarterly Public Forum - August 21, 2025
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a quarterly public forum to update residents on preserve and land‑conservancy projects and to consider upcoming council agenda items. Topics include temporary trail and beach closures, wildlife corridor removal, habitat restoration, and a proposed amendment to the City‑PVPLC management agreement. The meeting will also feature reports on preserve operations, enforcement, and volunteer activities, followed by public comment.
- Preserve landslide‑related temporary trail and beach closures
- Wildlife corridor encroachment removal project
- Amendment #2 to City‑PVPLC Management Agreement (Sept 16)
- NCCP/HCP 3‑year comprehensive report (Sept 16)
- Del Cerro parking/ParkMobile Parking Program report (Oct 21)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Commission will approve the July 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes, hold a view‑ordinance workshop, and consider pre‑agenda items for September 9 and September 23. It also notes that the applicant withdrew Conditional Wireless Facilities Permit No. CELS2025‑0003 for 29000 S. Western Avenue after the matter was continued on July 22. No new public hearings or continued business are scheduled.
- Approval of July 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- View ordinance workshop (staff report)
- Pre‑agenda for the meeting on September 9, 2025
- Pre‑agenda for the meeting on September 23, 2025
- Withdrawal of Conditional Wireless Facilities Permit No. CELS2025‑0003 at 29000 S. Western Avenue
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will consider several ordinances, including Ordinance 692 to replace Chapter 15.20 of the municipal code governing building regulations in the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex, and Ordinance 693 to amend closed‑area provisions for city streets and trails. The council will also appoint members and officers to the Youth Advisory Committee, approve a revised salary range for the Open Space and Trails Manager, and vote on continuing emergency work on the Greater Portuguese Bend‑Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project. A closed‑session will address pending litigation and labor negotiations with AFSCME District Council 36.
- Ordinance 692: repeal and replace Chapter 15.20 on building regulations in the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Ordinance 693: amend Section 12.16.090 (Closed Areas) to allow manager authority to close streets, sidewalks, facilities, and trails
- Appointment of ten members and officers to the City Youth Advisory Committee
- Adoption of a class specification and adjusted salary range for the Open Space and Trails Manager effective July 1 2025
- Continuation of emergency justification for work on the Greater Portuguese Bend‑Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project
Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
The Finance Advisory Committee will meet to review and provide feedback on the City's Debt Management Policy. The body will also receive financial reports regarding the Treasury and the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex.
- Review and approval of updates to the City’s Debt Management Policy
- Update on the potential formation of a joint Subcommittee with the Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Presentation of the Treasury Report
- Financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Approval of June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Emergency Preparedness Committee will receive updates on the local land movement emergency, wildfire readiness projects, and EOC readiness. They will also discuss outreach plans including a home hardening expo and monthly messaging on emergency notification systems and heat injury prevention.
- Update on the local land movement emergency and city response efforts
- Review of wildfire readiness projects including home hardening model and Fire Hazard Severity Zones update
- Update on equine and pet evacuation preparedness plan
- Approve outreach and marketing plan for Know Your Zone and booth events (National Night Out, Home Hardening Expo)
- Approve monthly messaging for July (Emergency Notification Systems), August (Heat Injury Prevention), September (Wildfire Preparedness)
Amended City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and anticipated litigation, followed by a regular meeting. The consent calendar includes approving two CalFire wildfire prevention grant applications totaling $1.148 million, continuing the emergency declaration for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide project, and amending the Neighborhood Public Safety Reimbursement Program. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Reconfirm emergency for Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide project (Resolution 2024-20)
- Approve $948,000 CalFire grant for fuel modification activities
- Approve $200,000 CalFire grant for Peninsula-wide Mass Care and Evacuation Plan
- Approve $22,300 for exhibit improvements at Point Vicente Interpretive Center
- Amend Neighborhood Public Safety Reimbursement Program: increase annual camera maintenance fee from $2,000 to $2,500
Civic Center Advisory Committee - Special Meeting
The Civic Center Advisory Committee will meet to receive a status update on the Civic Center Master Plan Project. The body will also review and potentially approve its meeting schedule for fiscal year 2025-26.
- Status update on the Civic Center Master Plan Project
- Review and approval of the FY 2025-26 meeting schedule
- Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider two conditional wireless facility permits for AT&T and T‑Mobile at 29000 S. Western Avenue. Both permits would allow the facilities to exceed 16 feet in height, be located within 200 feet of a residence and another wireless facility, and replace existing antennas. The items are CEQA categorically exempt. The commission will also approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approval of July 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Conditional wireless facility permit for AT&T at 29000 S. Western Ave – height >16 ft, within 200 ft of residence and another facility, antenna replacement (action deadline July 28, 2025)
- Conditional wireless facility permit for T‑Mobile at 29000 S. Western Ave – same conditions as AT&T (action deadline August 25, 2025)
Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
The Finance Advisory Committee will review the FY 2024-25 June Biannual Report and develop a work plan for FY 2025-26. The body will also discuss the city's investment policy and receive financial reports regarding the preliminary budget and the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex.
- Review and approval of FY 2024-25 June Biannual Report
- Preparation of the FY 2025-26 Finance Advisory Committee Work Plan
- Review of the FY 2025-26 Investment Policy
- Financial report presentation for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex
- Financial report presentation for the FY 2025-26 Preliminary Budget
City Council Meeting (Special IA)
The City Council will hold a closed session on pending litigation and a regular meeting to approve routine items, including a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees and a public hearing on the Abalone Cove sewer service charge for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
- Public hearing on Abalone Cove sewer service charge for FY 2025-26
- Approval of 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees
- Emergency justification for Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Project
- Ratification of professional services agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc.
- Approval of new employment class specifications
Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting
The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee will discuss several items including an update on the local land movement emergency, wildfire readiness projects, and emergency communication projects. The committee will also consider approval of minutes, outreach plans, and monthly messaging. Most items are verbal reports with recommendations to receive and file or direct staff.
- Update on local land movement emergency response and preparation efforts
- Wildfire readiness projects including home hardening, Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and Pano AI
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness updates including EOP annexes and training
- Review and feedback on RPV website emergency preparedness pages
- Approval of outreach and marketing plans for EPC booth and monthly messaging (summer safety, emergency notification systems, heat prevention)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold one public hearing to consider a Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review for a 690-square-foot second-story addition at 20 Rockinghorse Road. The consent calendar includes approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Public hearing for Height Variation and Major Site Plan Review (Case PLHV2024-0006) at 20 Rockinghorse Road: 690 ft² second-story addition to a 4,150 ft² residence.
- Staff recommendation to approve with conditions; action deadline August 2, 2025.
- Consent calendar: Approval of June 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes.
- Pre-agenda items for meetings on July 22 and August 12, 2025.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider extending and awarding multiple contracts for the ongoing Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project, including geotechnical, construction management, and equipment rental services totaling over $3.1 million. Also on the consent calendar are adoption of updated CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Ordinance 691), a $431,000 five-year agreement for cloud-hosted permitting software, approval of the FY 2025-26 Investment Policy, and approval of survey questions for recreation programs. The council will also hold a closed session for labor negotiations and litigation discussions.
- Award contracts for landslide emergency project: Cotton, Shires & Associates ($450K), Geologic Associates ($575K), Hout Construction ($300K + $100K), LSA Associates ($550K), McGee Surveying ($320K), Paul Hansen Engineering ($75K), Herc Rentals ($422K), Dion and Sons ($340K)
- Adopt Ordinance 691 to update Fire Hazard Severity Zones per CalFire 2025 map
- Approve five-year, $431,000 agreement with CentralSquare Technologies for cloud-hosted permitting software
- Approve FY 2025-26 Investment Policy
- Approve survey questions for recreation classes and programs at parks
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider establishing the 2025-26 appropriation limit and approving various professional service agreements. The body will also discuss continuing emergency contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project.
- Establishment of FY 2025-26 appropriation limit at $41,067,843
- Proposed $627,280 contract with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc. for stormwater quality consulting
- Emergency justification for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project
- Amendment to Michael Baker International, Inc. agreement for CDBG services increasing total to $308,771
- Proposed creation of a Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will review and discuss items for inclusion in its biannual report to the City Council and consider a workplan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, selection of a vice chair, and previews of future meeting pre-agendas. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Review and discussion of Planning Commission's Biannual Report to City Council (New Business item 2)
- Approval of May 13, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (Consent Calendar item 1)
- Selection of Vice Chair
- Pre-agenda for June 24, 2025 meeting
- Pre-agenda for July 8, 2025 meeting
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations with AFSCME DC36, followed by a regular meeting to approve consent calendar items including an ordinance on sidewalk vending, legal services contract amendments, and city manager salary adjustments.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigations
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiator AFSCME DC36
- Ordinance No. 690: Amend vending on public property for consistency with SB 946
- Amendment No. 3 to City Attorney contract with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
- Amendment No. 6 to City Manager employment agreement with 3% COLA
City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet in closed session for labor negotiations with employee groups and litigation discussion, then reconvene for a regular meeting. The consent calendar includes actions on a landslide emergency project continuation, a successor memorandum with the Rancho Palos Verdes Employee Association, and several contracts and rate increases.
- Continuation of the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project requiring a four-fifths vote
- Approval of a successor Memorandum of Understanding with RPVEA for July 2025–June 2028
- Amendment No. 1 with Yunex LLC for traffic signal maintenance, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $60,325 to $480,325
- Award of $38,500 professional services agreement to Express Sign & Neon for sign replacement and repairs
- Receive EDCO's requested residential solid waste rate increase of 4.93% for FY 2025-26
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will meet to determine if the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Public Works Capital Improvement Plan aligns with the goals and policies of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan.
- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Public Works Capital Improvement Plan consistency review
- Approval of February 25, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will consider several items, including a $165,402 service agreement with Black & Veatch and a $780,000 amendment to the Transtech Engineers contract for Building and Safety services. The Council will also vote on a claim rejection, receive the March 2025 cash report, and discuss support for state legislation and air quality rules. A closed‑session will address labor negotiations and potential litigation.
- Approve Professional Service Agreement with Black & Veatch, not to exceed $165,402 for General Plan Safety Element update
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Transtech Engineers PSA, extending contract and increasing sum to $780,000 (annual not‑to‑exceed $380,000) for Building and Safety services
- Reject claim by Joseph Anthony Mercado and direct staff to notify claimant
- Receive March 2025 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report
- Authorize Mayor to sign support letter for AQMD draft rules 1111 and 1121 (zero‑emission standards for residential furnaces and water heaters)
City Council Meeting (Budget Workshop - CIP)
The City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2029-30. The body will also receive a status report on the current FY 2024-25 program and provide direction for adoption during the June 3, 2025, preliminary budget hearing.
- Review of proposed Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 through 2029-30
- Status report on current FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program
City Council Meeting (Budget Workshop - General Fund)
The City Council will discuss preliminary budget assumptions for the FY 2025-26 General Fund, including revenue projections and personnel costs. The body will also consider the allocation of remaining grant funds for landslide mitigation and review fiscal sustainability strategies.
- Proposed allocation of approximately $570,000 from the LA County Supervisor Hahn’s Social Program Grant to the Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund for landslide emergency and mitigation
- FY 2025-26 revenue projections of $41.6 million, including a 3% Utility User Tax rate
- Proposed personnel costs of $15.8 million, including adding a full-time Public Safety Manager and a full-time Recreation Coordinator
- Proposed non-personnel costs of $21.0 million
- Discussion of funding priorities for a projected positive variance of $620,200
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will hold a regular meeting with closed session for labor negotiations and anticipated litigation. Key business includes deciding the assessment rate for the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2025-26, with options from $0 to over $23.50 per parcel. The Council will also hear a public hearing on Trump National Golf Club's annual maintenance compliance and consider consent items including a claim rejection, a project completion, and continuation of the Portuguese Bend landslide emergency project.
- Reject a claim filed by Melody Lomboy against the city
- Accept completion of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Drainage Remediation project and authorize filing a Notice of Completion
- Reconfirm emergency justification and continue work on the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project
- Receive and file the 2024 annual review of Trump National Golf Club's maintenance obligations for trails and open space
- Review and direct staff on FY 2025-26 assessment rates for the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District, with options of $0, up to $23.50, or greater per parcel for single-family residences
Youth Advisory Committee (Special Meeting)
The Youth Advisory Committee will discuss a draft e-bike ordinance and provide input. They will also receive reports on bus schedule alignment with school dismissal times and on developing educational brochures, consider their biannual report and work plan for City Council, and receive subcommittee updates.
- E-Bike Draft Ordinance Update
- Receive and file report on Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority bus schedule alignment with school dismissal times
- Form Education and Outreach subcommittee to develop brochure program on City Operations
- Consider YAC Biannual Report and Work Plan for presentation to City Council in January 2025
- Subcommittee updates on E-Bike and Get Out the Vote subcommittees
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider continuing the emergency justification for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project, including a resolution confirming actions taken by city staff. Other notable items include authorizing a joint letter to Governor Newsom requesting a moratorium on housing density in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, a professional services agreement for federal legislative services, and receiving a report on a proposed Point Vicente Interpretive Center Museum Annex.
- Continue emergency justification for Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project (Consent Item H)
- Joint Peninsula Cities letter to Governor Newsom requesting moratorium on housing density in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Consent Item F)
- Professional services agreement with Kiley & Associates for federal legislative services (Consent Item G)
- Receive and file report on proposed Point Vicente Interpretive Center Museum Annex (Regular Business Item 1)
- Direction on establishing EV charging fees at Ladera Linda Community Park (Regular Business Item 2)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on revising the 2021-2029 Housing Element to remove Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19 from the Housing Sites Inventory, following a review by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The Council will also consider approving professional service agreements totaling over $372,000 for the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Voluntary Buyback Program and reconfirming the emergency for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide dewatering project. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes, registers of demands, annual reports on the General Plan and Housing Element, and the FY 2023-24 financial report.
- Public hearing on removing Site Nos. 16, 18, and 19 from the Housing Sites Inventory
- Professional service agreements: $34,800 each for appraisals (Integra Reality Resources, Property Science Group), $96,000 for title insurance (Fidelity National Title), $207,000 for escrow (Harbor Lights Escrow)
- Reconfirmation of emergency for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide dewatering project (Resolution 2024-20)
- Authorize submission of 2024 Annual General Plan Progress Report and 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to state agencies
- Receive FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit letters
City Council Meeting (City Council Goals Workshop)
The City Council will hold a goal-setting workshop to receive a third quarter update on the current fiscal year's goals and provide feedback on proposed goals for FY 2025-26. Staff will incorporate feedback and return with a draft on June 3, 2025. No other action items are on the agenda.
- Consider FY 2024-25 City Council Goals 3rd quarter status update and set goals for FY 2025-26
City Council Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will consider several items, including a closed‑session discussion on potential litigation and a real‑property negotiation. In the regular session, council members will vote on routine consent‑calendar items, adopt resolutions, and decide on major projects such as a traffic signal improvement on Hawthorne Boulevard, a grant‑application authority for Measure A, and a professional services agreement for fire‑grazing. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a youth advisory committee appointment.
- Closed‑session: legal counsel conference on possible litigation
- Closed‑session: real‑property negotiation for parcel APN 7572‑010‑027
- Approve plans, specifications, and a $590,000 appropriation for Hawthorne Blvd at Eddinghill/Seamount Left Turn Signal Project (CIP 8857)
- Award $1,049,620 three‑year professional services agreement to Fire Grazers, Inc. for fuel‑modification grazing
- Authorize grant‑application authority for Measure A funding from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will review the Housing Element Annual Report and the General Plan Annual Report for 2024, both to be forwarded to the City Council. The Commission will also discuss suggested goals for the fiscal year 2025-2026. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.
- Review of the Housing Element Annual Report regarding 6th Cycle progress in 2024
- Review of the General Plan Annual Report for 2024 implementation status
- Discussion and recommendations for FY 2025-2026 City Council goals
- Approval of the February 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for March 11 and March 25, 2025 meetings
City Council Meeting
The council will first hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, then reconvene for a regular meeting. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, payment of demands, rejection of a claim, storefront improvement grants, amendment to the city manager's contract, acceptance of park donations, authorization of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, reconfirmation of the emergency for the Greater Portuguese Bend landslide dewatering project, and a traffic study for roundabouts on Palos Verdes Drive South. No public hearings are listed for discussion.
- Reconfirm emergency for Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide dewatering project (Resolution 2024-20)
- Award $107,272 to Kimley-Horn for roundabout feasibility study at Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal, Conqueror, Schooner Drives
- Approve $53,191 in total storefront improvement grants at 29051, 29413, 28500, 29105 S. Western Avenue
- Approve $37,600 for Peninsula-wide Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan with four cities
- Approve Amendment No. 5 to City Manager Ara Mihranian's employment agreement
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will meet to consider an appeal of a development application at 3015 Crest Road. The body is scheduled to approve a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Director's determination that the application is incomplete.
- Approval of December 10, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
- Appeal hearing for 3015 Crest Road (Case No. PLHV2018-0003)
- Pre-agenda for February 25, 2025 meeting
- Pre-agenda for March 11, 2025 meeting
City Council Special Meeting (Advisory Board Interviews)
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Finance Advisory Committee. This process determines which applicants will be appointed to the committee.
- Interviews for Finance Advisory Committee applicants: Jeffrey Chen, Charles C. Fausto, David Jankowski, Jonathan Jung, Rebecca Nicolet, and Peter Stenzel
City Council Meeting - Amended Agenda
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will meet to discuss closed session items, including litigation and labor negotiations, and will vote on awarding a $464,134 contract for the Hesse Park roof replacement and $7,980 in neighborhood beautification grants.
- Award $464,134 contract for Hesse Park roof replacement
- Approve $7,980 in Neighborhood Beautification Grants
- Consider labor negotiations with City Manager and RPVEA
- Review claims and demands totaling $421,940
- Receive December 2024 Cash Balances report
City Council Meeting (Regular and Special Improvement Authority) - AMENDED AGENDA
The City Council will hold a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, then reconvene for regular business. The consent calendar includes a recommendation to reconfirm the emergency justification for continued work on the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project, which requires a four-fifths vote. Other items include approving the FY 2025-26 budget development calendar, a year-end financial report with $4,470,004 in purchase order carryovers, and routine approvals of minutes, demands, claims, and agreements.
- Reconfirm emergency for Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide dewatering project (requires 4/5 vote)
- Adopt resolution for part-time employee minimum wage increase to $16.50 (state mandate)
- Authorize agreements with Red Cross and Salvation Army for disaster emergency services
- Approve $4,470,004 in purchase order carryovers from FY 2023-24 to 2024-25
- Reject claims by Daryl Boggs-Gillihan and Rex Barnett