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CITY MANAGER’S
WEEKLY ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
OCTOBER 14, 2020 (REPORT NO. 20-41)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CITY MANAGER – PAGE 4
City Clerk’s Office
o Early Voting in Rancho Palos Verdes – One Day Only Sites
o How to Identify an Official Vote by Mail Drop Box
Cox Communications Customer Care Options
Cal Water's Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project is Now
Complete!
LAST CHANCE: Complete Your 2020 Census Today!
COVID-19 Community Updates
o COVID-19 Cases
o Red Cross Blood Drive October 23: Donate for a Chance to Win a
$1,000 Amazon Gift Card!
Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan Eligible for Final FEMA Approval
CARES ACT Reporting
Information Technology
o New RPV Mobile App Coming Soon!
o South Bay Fiber Network (SBFN) Update
Emergency Preparedness
o Drop, Cover and Hold On for the Great ShakeOut on 10/15 at 10:15 a.m.
o Emergency Preparedness Tips
Earthquake Preparedness
Wildfire Preparedness
o Sign up for Alert SouthBay
o Wildfire Preparedness Coordination with the City of Malibu and the
Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness
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o Monthly Disaster Preparedness Messaging- Courtesy of the RPV
Emergency Preparedness Committee
Public Safety
o Weekly Crime Report Summaries
o City of Rancho Palos Verdes Partners with Flock Safety to Offer Grants
for HOA Security Cameras
FINANCE – PAGE 23
FAC Meeting
FY 2019-2020 Audit
Property Tax Update
Small Business Financial Assistance Plan Update
PUBLIC WORKS – PAGE 28
October’s Citywide Brush Clearing Continues
Paper/Document Shredding Event Preparation
Coastal Bluff Fence Replacement Project Continues
Western Avenue Congestion Improvement Project
Maintenance Activities
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – PAGE 33
Cayuse Lane - Abatement Update
11th Annual Southern California Economic Summit
Planning Commission Follow-up Agenda
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RECREATION AND PARKS – PAGE 34
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Public Forum
NCCP/HCP Implementing Agreement
Playgrounds Now Open
Television Series Filming
NEW Recreation Classes Available – Starting This Week!
It’s Fun to Play at the Y-M-C-A Camp
Temporary Dog Park Closure on Oct. 17
Float Like a Butterfly at Ryan Park
Virtual Art Class
Shining a Light on James Woodward
Update on Preserve Traffic, Noise, and Access Issues
Preserve and Beach Weekend Activity: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday,
October 11
Parks and Preserve Weekend Report
CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION RECEIVED
(See Attachments)
Calendars – Page 45
Tentative Agendas – Page 48
Channel 33 and 38 Schedule – Page 52
Channel 35 and 39 Schedule – Page 53
Crime Reports – Page 54
PRA Log (Open Requests) – Page 57
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
City Clerk’s Office
Early Voting in Rancho Palos Verdes – One Day Only Sites
In late October, one-day early voting for the November 3 election will be available in
Rancho Palos Verdes at select locations and dates, as listed below. Please note that
social distancing and face coverings will be required to help prevent the spread of
COVID-19.
Saturday, October 24 (one day only)
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ladera Linda Community Center (classroom)
32201 Forrestal Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes
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Monday, October 26 (one day only)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall (Community Room)
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes
Wednesday, October 28 (one day only)
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fred Hesse Community Park (mobile unit in parking lot)
29301 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes
If you have questions about one-day early voting in RPV, please contact the City Clerk’s
Office at 310-544-5217 or cityclerk@rpvca.gov.
Additional Information:
Rancho Palos Verdes Voting PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzt5o-vBkqk
For more information on voting in L.A. County, visit https://lavote.net/
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in
programs, services, activities, and meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk
Manager at 310-683-3157, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho
Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or
accommodation.
How to Identify an Official Vote by Mail Drop Box
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The Secretary of State’s Office is reminding voters that guidance is available to identify
an official ballot drop box. Official Los Angeles County ballot drop boxes are clearly
recognizable, designed to meet state standards for security, and, importantly, bear the
official Los Angeles County logo. For a list of all drop boxes in the county, please visit
lavote.net.
Remember, there is an official Los Angeles County Vote by Mail Drop Box near the
flagpole outside Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard.
Cox Communications Customer Care Options
On October 6, Cox Communications provided a presentation to the City Council and the
residents of Rancho Palos Verdes (view the meeting video at rpvca.gov/agendas). The
presentation included information on Cox’s network investment in the community. Cox
provided updates on construction to address network congestion in certain
neighborhoods, discussed changes in the way households are now using their network
and shared resources for residents to troubleshoot issues in their home. Please take an
opportunity to visit www.Cox.com to view home Wi-Fi network tips, information on
Cox’s Connect2Compete low-income Internet program and tutorials on Cox Contour TV.
Lastly, Cox shared the various options to reach its Customer Care team, such as text
messaging, online chat messenger and the Cox App available for download on your
smartphone. Additionally, residents can visit the Cox Solution Store in the Peninsula
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Shopping Center at 423 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 for in-person
assistance. Cox representatives are available there Monday- Friday from 10:00 am –
6:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
Cal Water's Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project is Now
Complete!
On October 13, Cal Water shared the following announcement regarding the completion
of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project, as well as a video featuring RPV
Mayor John Cruikshank:
Dear Residents,
After 15 years of planning, two years of construction, seven miles of pipeline, and
months of testing, we are pleased to announce that California Water Service’s (Cal
Water) Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project is now complete! The new
pump station and drinking water pipeline are in service and the 30-day acceptance
period has concluded.
We know the last two years of construction have not been easy or convenient for
residents. We want you to know how much we have appreciated your continued
patience and support as we completed this much-needed upgrade to the Peninsula’s
water infrastructure. These improvements are already helping ensure that Peninsula
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residents and firefighters have reliable water service for everyday and emergency
needs. Check out our video HERE for a look at where we’ve been and a special thank you
from the Cal Water team.
Now that the project has come to an end, so will our project email
(PVPWaterProject@CalWater.com) and Facebook page. For any future questions, please
reach out to our customer service team at (310) 257-1400 or via the Cal Water website
at www.calwater.com/contact-us.
On behalf of Cal Water and our essential crew members, we want to reiterate our
gratitude for your patience and understanding. We look forward to continuing to
provide you with safe, reliable water service for years to come. Thank you!
Best,
Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project Team
LAST CHANCE: Complete Your 2020 Census Today!
Have you completed your 2020 census? Responses to the census shape decisions about
how billions of dollars in federal funds flow into communities each year for the next 10
years for critical services, including health care, emergency response, schools and
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education programs, and roads and bridges. The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the
importance of census data and census participation.
As of October 12, Rancho Palos Verdes had a self-response rate of 80.6%, above state
and national averages, but behind our goal of 100% participation. Following a court
ruling, the deadline to complete the census is TOMORROW, October 15. If you haven't
already done so, complete your census form now online at my2020census.gov, by
phone at 844-330-2020, or by mail if you receive a paper form.
COVID-19 Community Updates
The City continues to monitor the spread
of the novel coronavirus in Los Angeles
County and distributes COVID-19
Community Updates via listserv and
social media on Thursdays, though any
major announcements in between will be
shared with the community. The
newsletter provides a range of
information, such as up-to-date case numbers for the City, and the neighboring
Peninsula cities, along with information on resources and services available.
If you haven’t done so already, sign up for COVID-19 Community Updates by subscribing
to the Breaking News listserv at rpvca.gov/notify. An archive of COVID-19 Community
Updates is available at: http://rpvca.gov/1304/Community-Updates
A webpage on the City website with coronavirus updates, resources and information is
continuously being updated at rpvca.gov/coronavirus
And be sure to follow the City on Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
COVID-19 Cases
As of October 13, there are 283,750 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Los Angeles
County (population 10.17 million), including the South Bay, so the public should not
think one location is safer than another and everyone should be aware and practice
physical distancing. The total includes 320 cases in Rancho Palos Verdes (population
41,731), 104 in Palos Verdes Estates (population 13,190), 44 in Rolling Hills Estates
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(population 8,066), 12 in Rolling Hills (population 1,874), and 11 in the unincorporated
areas of the Peninsula. Countywide, 6,790 people have died.
According to the Department of Public Health, 13 deaths have been reported in Rancho
Palos Verdes. The City extends its deepest condolences to the families of these
residents.
For a list of cases broken down by city, demographic characteristics, and settings, visit:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/locations.htm
For an interactive dashboard with maps and graphs showing testing, cases and death
data by community, poverty level, age, sex and race/ethnicity visit:
http://dashboard.publichealth.lacounty.gov/covid19_surveillance_dashboard/
An interactive dashboard of COVID-19 cases in the South Bay maintained by the City of
Torrance is available at bit.ly/2XB1fv1. The dashboard reflects information sourced by
the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Red Cross Blood Drive October 23: Donate for a Chance to Win a $1,000
Amazon Gift Card!
Blood donations have decreased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthy,
eligible donors are urged to come out and give to ensure there’s lifesaving blood on the
shelves for those who need it.
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The City and the Rotary Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula are holding a Red Cross Blood
Drive on Friday, October 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park,
29301 Hawthorne Boulevard in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Reserve a time online at redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: PVPRotary. Visit
redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete the pre-donation paperwork.
Come to give for your chance to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card! (The Red Cross is giving
away five in October. Restrictions, terms and conditions apply. Visit rcblood.org/unite
for details.)
The Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19
antibodies. Help save lives and get insight into whether you may have been exposed
to the novel coronavirus.
If you have questions about this event, please contact Julia Parton at
jparton@malagabank.com or 310-613-4085.
Download event flyer at bit.ly/36fTcIq
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in
programs, services, activities, and meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk
Manager at 310-683-3157, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho
Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or
accommodation.
Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan Eligible for Final FEMA Approval
In Spring 2019, staff from Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV) and Rolling Hills Estates (RHE)
began meeting with Carolyn Harshman of Emergency Planning Consultants to prepare
an update to both cities’ Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan identifies hazards and
ways to minimize damage by natural and human-caused disasters and ensures
continuing eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding. The Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 mandates it, also known as Public Law 106-390, which requires
state and local governments to prepare mitigation plans to document their mitigation
planning process and identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation needs, goals, and
strategies.
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The most recent RPV/RHE Hazard Mitigation Plan was released in August 2014 and
updated in January 2016. The 2020 update incorporates all federal requirements
relating to local hazard mitigation plans. The updated plan will have the following
benefits:
Reduce loss of life and property, human suffering, economic disruption, and
disaster costs.
Prioritize hazard mitigation at the local level with increased emphasis on planning
and public involvement, assessing risks, implementing loss reduction measures,
and ensuring critical facilities/services survive a disaster.
Promote education and economic incentives to form community-based
partnerships and leverage non-federal resources to commit to and implement
long-term hazard mitigation activities.
A draft of the plan was submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) on September 22 for formal review and approval pending adoption by City
Council. On October 7, City Staff was notified that the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) completed their review of the Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan and
determined that the plan is eligible for final approval pending its adoption by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes and the City of Rolling Hill Estates. A final draft of the plan
incorporating mandated amendments will be posted for public review before each city
council for adoption. Formal adoption documentation and the adopted plan will then be
resubmitted to FEMA for final approval.
CARES ACT Reporting
The City is slated to receive approximately $515,000 as reimbursement through the
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds for expenditures the City incurred because of
COVID-19. The City submitted its second cycle of reporting to the California Department
of Finance on October 12, 2020. Control Section 11.90 (CS 11.90) of the Budget Act of
2020 requires cities and counties to report on expenditures, obligations, and projections
and summarize regional collaboration efforts and non-duplication of efforts through
September 30, 2020. This report will include expenditures between July 1 and
September 30, 2020. To date, the City has received three disbursements of funds
representing 50% of the total available funds as of September 18.
Governor Newsom signed the state budget on June 29, which included $500 million of
CARES Act funding for cities — $225 million for cities with populations greater than
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300,000 and $275 million for cities with populations less than 300,000. Each City will
receive a minimum amount of $50,000. To receive the monies, the City submitted a
certification form of adherence to federal guidance, the state’s stay-at-home
requirements, and other health requirements as directed in the Governor’s Executive
Order N-33-20, any subsequent executive orders or statutes, and all California
Department of Public Health orders, directives, and guidance issued in response to the
COVID-19 public health emergency.
Information Technology
New RPV Mobile App Coming Soon!
The IT Department, in close cooperation with the Public Works Department, the City
Clerk, and City’s Public Information Officer, is continuing to work with GoGov, the
chosen mobile app provider, on the initial configuration for the upcoming mobile app.
Currently, we are finalizing the integration with City’s work order system and working
on the graphics required to brand the app. The next scheduled steps will include testing
public and internal service requests, and identifying and configuring all the desired
applets (buttons/categories/info within the app).
The new mobile app, which is expected to go live next month, will provide many
capabilities, which are expected to improve and streamline the overall user experience
of RPV residents and guests. The new enhancements include submitting service
requests, receiving updates from City Staff, and making access to important City
information easier.
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South Bay Fiber Network (SBFN) Update
After successfully conducting a series of connectivity and stability tests, the IT
Department has expanded the use of SBFN, and now the RPV City Hall is using the SBFN
circuit as the primary Internet connection. The former primary connection provided by
TPx will be now designated as backup and other Internet services, which became
redundant with the introduction of SBFN, will be terminated.
Emergency Preparedness
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Drop, Cover and Hold On for the Great ShakeOut on 10/15 at 10:15 a.m.
While some areas of California are more likely to have earthquakes than others, all of
California is at higher risk compared to the rest of the country. You could be anywhere
when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation. The key
to surviving an earthquake and reducing your risk of injury lies in planning, preparing,
and practicing what you and your loved ones will do if it happens.
Join us wherever you are this Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. and practice how to
"Drop, Cover and Hold On" for the Great ShakeOut, a worldwide earthquake drill.
City Staff will be participating in this important exercise.
In a year of uncertainties and challenges, ShakeOut provides the opportunity to increase
individual and community resilience. Participating is a great way for your family or
organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes –
wherever you live, work, or travel.
For the first time, Earthquake Warning California is coordinating a statewide test to
coincide with ShakeOut on October 15. People who have downloaded the MyShake app
to their phone will receive a TEST warning at 10:15 a.m. with guidance to Drop, Cover,
and Hold On! Learn more at earthquake.ca.gov.
For videos and more resources, visit shakeout.org.
Earthquake Preparedness
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Plan and practice what to do if an earthquake strikes
By planning and practicing what to do if an earthquake strikes, you and your loved ones
can learn to react correctly and automatically when the shaking begins.
Get the entire family to practice an earthquake drill, especially if you
have children. Participating in an earthquake drill will help you and your loved
ones understand what to do in case you are not with them during an earthquake.
Make sure you and your children also understand the school’s emergency
procedures for disasters. This will help you coordinate where, when, and how to
reunite with your children after an earthquake.
Drop, cover, and hold on during your earthquake drill
DROP down onto your hands and knees immediately. This position protects you
from falling but still allows you to move if necessary.
COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy
table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, get down near an interior wall or next
to low-lying furniture that won’t fall on you, and cover your head and neck with
your arms and hands. Try to stay clear of windows or glass that could shatter or
objects that could fall on you.
HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops. Be
prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts it around.
Create an evacuation plan
If an earthquake happens, you and your loved ones may need to evacuate a damaged
area afterward. By planning and practicing for evacuation, you will be better prepared
to respond appropriately and efficiently to signs of danger or directions by civil
authorities.
Take a few minutes with your family to discuss a home evacuation plan. Sketch a
floor plan of your home, walk through each room, and discuss evacuation details.
Plan a second way to exit from each room or area, if possible. If you need special
equipment, such as a rope ladder, mark where it is located.
Mark where your emergency supply kit (including food, water, first aid) and fire
extinguishers are located.
Locate where the utility switches or valves are located so that they can be turned
off, if possible.
Indicate the location of your family’s emergency outdoor meeting place.
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Prepare Emergency Supply Kits
Stock up on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake. These supplies
should include a first aid kit and emergency supply kits for the home, work, and your
vehicle.
You should also make a list of important information (like telephone numbers of
emergency contacts, insurance information, and important medical information) and
gather any important documents (like medical documents, birth certificates, and
passports). Store these items in a secure location like a fireproof or waterproof safe.
Stay Safe During an Earthquake
If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away:
If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.
If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorway
Protect Yourself During Earthquakes
Drop (or Lock)
Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something
sturdy. If you’re using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels
are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops.
Cover
Cover your head and neck with your arms. If a sturdy table or desk is nearby,
crawl underneath it for shelter. If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior
wall (away from windows). Crawl only if you can reach better cover without going
through an area with more debris. Stay on your knees or bent over to protect vital
organs.
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Hold On
If you are under a table or desk, hold on with one hand and be ready to move
with it if it moves. If seated and unable to drop to the floor, bend forward, cover
your head with your arms and hold on to your neck with both hands.
Stay Safe After an Earthquake
After an earthquake, there can be serious hazards such as damage to the building,
leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines.
Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop,
Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock.
If you are in a damaged building, go outside and quickly move away from the
building. Do not enter damaged buildings.
If you are trapped, protect your mouth, nose and eyes from dust. Send a text,
bang on a pipe or wall or use a whistle instead of shouting to help rescuers locate
you.
Check yourself to see if you are hurt and help others if you have training.
Once you are safe, pay attention to local news reports for emergency information and
instructions via battery-operated radio, TV, social media or from cell phone text alerts.
Register on the American Red Cross “Safe and Well” website so people will know
you are okay.
Use text messages to communicate, which may be more reliable than phone calls.
Be careful when cleaning up. Wear protective clothing, including a long-sleeved
shirt, long pants, work gloves and sturdy thick-soled shoes. Do not try to remove
heavy debris by yourself.
Additional Resources:
• Preparedness Now, The Great California Shakeout (Video)
• Ready.gov/earthquakes
• Lacounty.gov/emergency/earthquake-preparedness/
• Ready LA County: Preparing an earthquake emergency kit (Video)
Wildfire Preparedness
With an uptick in recent brush fires across the Los Angeles County region,
Peninsula residents are reminded to be on heightened alert and to be prepared for
wildfire.
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If you see something, say something. Report any sign of smoke or fire immediately
to your local fire department by dialing 9-1-1. If you dial 9-1-1 from your
cellphone, be sure to know your location.
Have your Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan in place. It is critical for residents
to be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! program that provides important pre-
planning and evacuation information.
Download the Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan and view informational how-
to videos, visit fire.lacounty.gov/rsg
Find more preparedness tips at ready.lacounty.gov/fire
Sign up for Alert SouthBay emergency alerts by texting “alertsb” to 888-777
Stay connected and get updates from the City by following RPV on Nextdoor,
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Sign up for Alert SouthBay
Alert SouthBay is a multi-jurisdictional emergency notification system used by 13 South
Bay cities – including Rancho Palos Verdes -- to keep our communities informed about
disasters and emergencies with uniform, expeditious alerts.
Alert SouthBay is an opt-in system using the Everbridge software application. Similar to
Nixle alerts, Everbridge sends notifications via email, text message, cellular, and landline
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phones. Users can subscribe to receive alerts from multiple South Bay cities. If you live
in Rancho Palos Verdes, for example, but work in Torrance, you can subscribe to alerts
from both cities.
Everbridge is the City’s primary vehicle for emergency communication. Users can sign up
by:
o Texting “alertsb” to 888-777, which returns a link to register for Everbridge (for
COVID-19-related alerts, text the keyword "cv19rpv")
o Registering online at alertsouthbay.com
o Downloading the free Everbridge app on an iOS or Android device from the App
Store or Google Play
Wildfire Preparedness Coordination with the City of Malibu and the
Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness
On October 8 and 13, City Staff and Emergency Preparedness Committee Members met
with the Public Safety Manager for the City of Malibu and representatives from the
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Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (T-CEP) in the sharing of lessons learned
in responding to the Woolsey Fire. At these meetings, the City of Malibu and
representatives from T-CEP shared with City Staff and Committee Members best
practices, lessons learned, and communication issues in preparing for and responding to
a destructive wildfire. City staff will continue to outreach to cities that have been
recently affected by wildfires and or disasters to glean information on lessons learned
and best practices in preparing and responding to wildfire incidents.
Monthly Disaster Preparedness Messaging- Courtesy of the RPV Emergency
Preparedness Committee
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Emergency Preparedness Committee will be providing
monthly emailing messaging to residents with emergency preparedness information and
educational materials. To receive the Committee’s monthly messaging, be sure to sign
up for the “Emergency Notifications” city listserv at rpvca.gov/notify. For additional
information about emergency preparedness in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, visit the
City’s website at www.rpvca.gov/Emergency.
Weekly Crime Report Summaries
The City continues to provide its residents with crime report summaries when they are
made available. These weekly summaries include information about reported crimes
and arrests served by the Lomita Sheriff's Station, including the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes. The summaries are updated on the City’s website, distributed via Nextdoor and
the Public Safety Alerts listserv, and included in the Weekly Administrative Report (see
attachments).
These summaries can be found on the City website under City Services > Public Safety >
Law Enforcement > Crime Reports – Weekly Summaries. http://rpvca.gov/1030/Crime-
Reports---Weekly-Summaries
Additionally, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department maintains a website mapping
incidences of Part 1 Crimes within its jurisdiction, including the City of Rancho Palos
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Verdes. To view the City’s incidences on the website, please visit:
https://www.crimemapping.com/map/agency/304
On the website, you may view incidences from other cities and jurisdictions as well.
Please visit the website and follow instructions as given:
https://www.crimemapping.com/
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Partners with Flock Safety to Offer Grants for
HOA Security Cameras
The City of Ranchos Palos Verdes has partnered with
Flock Safety, a crime-fighting technology company, to
offer neighborhoods affordable access to license plate-
reading cameras to enhance public safety.
Homeowners associations in Rancho Palos Verdes
looking to boost their security measures and assist law
enforcement in investigating crimes may apply for
grants from the City to cover half the cost of Flock Safety
license plate-reading cameras that can be installed at
neighborhood entrances. Applications and a checklist
are available on the City website at rpvca.gov/flock. Due
to a limited amount of available funding, participation
will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
See the attached press release for more information.
Attachments:
Flock Camera Press Release – Page 58
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FAC Meeting
The Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) will conduct a
meeting on October 29, 2020, at 7 p.m. At this meeting, FAC
will discuss and/or take actions on the proposed Pension
Guidelines, FY 2020-21 First Quarter Review, updated Five
Year Model, and the Committee’s bi-annual report. Pursuant
to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor
Newsom on March 17, 2020, the regular meeting will be
conducted via teleconference using the Zoom platform. For
instructions on how to participate in the meeting, please fill
out the form at http://rpvca.gov/participate
FY 2019-2020 Audit
FY 2019-20 Financial Audit: On the week of October
19, the City’s independent auditor, White Nelson Diehl
Evans (WNDE), will perform an off-site financial audit
for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. In accordance with the
Government Auditing Standards, WNDE’s
responsibility is to express an opinion about whether
the City’s financial statements prepared by
management are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with the U.S.
generally accepting accounting principles and the Uniform Guidance.
The following are the main scope of services that will be performed by WNDE:
Testing internal controls (proper approvals, authorizations, timing);
Examining compliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, award
agreements;
Evaluating the effectiveness of the design and operation of controls;
Examining the supporting documents (i.e., invoices, contracts, cash receipts) for
the amounts in the financial statements;
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Evaluating appropriateness of accounting policies used;
Evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements;
Performing audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement.
The final audit results and the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) are
issued around mid-December, and subsequently presented to the City Council.
Property Tax Update
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes experienced a
net taxable property value increase of 4.4% or
$596 million for the 2020/21 tax roll, based on
the calendar year 2019. The increase brought
the total net taxable property value for the City
to $14.14 billion. This increase is slightly less
than the 6.1% increase seen across Los Angeles
County as a whole. Of the $596 million
increase, $566 million was from growth in
residential properties, which makes up 92% of
the total property value, followed by an $18 million increase in commercial property
(5.5% of total property value).
Property tax increases are capped at 2% annually based on inflation as a result of
Proposition 13. The Prop 13 increase accounted for roughly $243.9 million (40.9%) of
the property value increase within the City. This increase was only second to the $250.2
million (42%) increase that came as a result of the reassessment of the property after
the transfer of ownership.
Looking out into the future, the impact that the pandemic will have on property tax
revenue for FY 2021-22 is still not fully known. The annual property tax increase and
transfer of ownership are the two largest factors that determine the City’s property tax
revenue growth.
Annual Property Tax Increase
The annual property tax increase is based on CPI, which through June 2020 was at 0.9%.
If this holds steady, then a smaller increase in revenue can be expected next fiscal year.
The total CPI figure will be available sometime between January and early February.
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Transfer of Ownership
Growth in the number of home sales slowed and even declined by mid-2019. Fewer
properties were on the market compared with 2018 despite declining mortgage rates. In
2019, economists forecasted a weaker housing market in 2020, even for cities that had
achieved pre-recession peak values. Across Los Angeles County, transfers of ownership
have decreased on average by 50%. The City is faring well comparatively, with property
transfers already reaching 63% of last year’s total numbers with data only available
through August 31, 2020. A decrease in property tax revenue that is derived from the
reassessment of the property after the transfer of ownership is expected but it is
projected to be less severe than that experience by other City’s throughout Los Angeles
County.
Prices have continued to rise in response to lower inventory and lower interest rates.
The median sale price of a detached single-family residential home in Rancho Palos
Verdes from January through August 2020 was $1,350,000. This represents a $25,000
(1.9%) increase in median sale price from 2019.
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Small Business Financial Assistance Plan Update
On April 8, 2020, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes implemented the Small Business
Financial Assistance Plan to provide relief and promote the general welfare of the City’s
small business community experiencing negative financial impacts stemming from the
COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Financial Assistance Plan provides a one-time
refund of the 2020 business license.
On June 2, 2020, the City Council received a status report on the Small Business
Financial Assistance Plan. As a result of the low response, the City Council expressed a
desire to increase the number of eligible small businesses by removing the limitation
that a small business must have a “brick-and-mortar” location to be eligible to receive a
refund.
Since the implementation on April 8th:
the City has received 22 requests for
business license tax refunds
14 refunds totaling $4,939 have been issued
to date
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We encourage businesses in need of assistance to visit
http://www.rpvca.gov/1284/Financial-Assistance for information on the program and
submit a request. Businesses that apply will receive a confirmation email from the staff.
If an application is approved a check will be mailed directly to the business at the
address on file.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
October’s Citywide Brush Clearing Continues
RPV/EDCO’s Fall season brush-clearing started on October 3 and will continue for four
consecutive Saturdays in the month of October. Each week a different area of Rancho
Palos Verdes will be serviced. The goal of the event is to assist homeowners with
disposal (free of charge) of excess brush, shrubs, hedges, tree branches, and bushes in
order to comply with the fire safety guidelines. This is a great opportunity to help
prevent wildfires! Public outreach for this event continues. Listed below are the
scheduled brush clearing collection dates:
Regular EDCO Fall Season 2020 Brush Clearing DayTon Tonage of Brush
Collection Day Collected
Monday Route Saturday, October 3rd Completed 4.86
Tuesday Route Saturday, October 10th Completed 6.15
Wednesday Route Saturday, October 17th N/A
Thursday Route Saturday, October 24th N/A
Friday Route Saturday, October 31st N/A
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Paper/Document Shredding Event Preparation
Staff and EDCO are preparing for the City’s next Document Shredding Event which is
scheduled for Saturday, October 17 from 8 am to 11 am with new COVID-19 safety
precautions. Public outreach for the event continues. Ads have been placed in local
papers, banners have been placed, and announcements have been made through the
City’s website and social media. All attendees are asked to wear a face covering, always
remain in their vehicles, and have their windows closed, if possible. Event staff will
remove boxes or bags from the vehicle trunk/pick-up bed. The event will be exclusively
for paper/document shredding. There will be no mulch giveaway or electronic waste
collection. Electronic waste collection is available by EDCO on a call-in basis at the
curbside. Call EDCO at 310-540-2977.
Residents will be advised to please stay home if they are experiencing any COVID-19
symptoms, have been asked to quarantine, or have recently traveled internationally.
Coastal Bluff Fence Replacement Project Continues
The Coastal Bluff Fence Replacement project along the Vicente Bluffs Reserve continues.
This week, concrete was installed in the footings of the fence posts resulting in a total of
170 feet of fencing completed. Staff continues to coordinate the project closely with the
Recreation and Parks Department. As mentioned previously, due to increased traffic
hiking through the "One Way" section of Seascape Trail, and in order to help with social
distancing guidelines, the pathway will continue to be closed until the completion of the
bluff top fence running parallel to the trail. For those looking for additional access
points, Golden Cove Trail links up with other pathways in the Reserve and the Point
Vicente Interpretive Center through Terrace Trail. We thank you for your patience as we
work to complete our bluff-top fence replacement project. Completion of this project is
expected by mid-December.
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Western Avenue Congestion Improvement Project
Metro Board has approved $1.33M funding for Western Avenue Congestion
Improvement project, for Fiscal Years 2021 to 2024, in their last meeting in August 2020.
This funding is from Metro Measure M funds. The funds will be used to complete the
Project Study Report (PSR) and the Project Approval and Environmental Document
(PAED) phases. Staff is coordinating with Metro in preparing the funding agreement
document and its attachments.
Maintenance Activities
This week, Public Works continued its regularly scheduled maintenance, trash pickup,
irrigation repairs, and general repairs at all City parks and facilities. Public Works
continues to sanitize its parks’ and facilities’ restrooms daily to help reduce COVID-19
spread. The right-of-way landscape maintenance team continued working along Palos
Verdes Drive South, clearing the weeds along the median and sidewalk.
This week in roadway and right-of-way maintenance, Public Works Maintenance
continued making minor repairs to playgrounds around City park facilities. Public Works
also made several pothole repairs on Palos Verdes Drive South, located near the Archery
Club and Peppertree Trail entrances. On Highridge Road, Public Works repaired over 15
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potholes in various sizes from 6 inches to 2 feet. Public Works continues to patrol the
City and repair potholes when they are identified or reported.
On Palos Verdes Drive East, a large section of guardrail was damaged by a vehicle. Public
Works responded and placed cones to the warn motorist of the damaged section. The
rail has been identified and added to the rail replacement program that will repair or
replace several rails along this stretch of roadway.
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The Public Works Department will also commence road repairs on Eddinghill Drive next
week. The road repair work will consist of large bump repairs on several locations from
the 6660 -6700 block of Eddinghill Drive. Work is scheduled for October 20 through
October 22. Please expect small delays and restricted parking during this time. Work
hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Public Works Department responded to the following urgent/emergency requests:
10 Graffiti removals cases were addressed during this week.
Responded to a large amount of debris on Palos Verdes Drive East. A construction
delivery truck dropped a pallet of cinder blocks on the roadway; Public Works
quickly removed it.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Cayuse Lane - Abatement Update
For the past several months, Code Enforcement staff has continuously attempted to
work with the property owner on Cayuse Lane to address dilapidated and substandard
conditions on the property, including accumulation of junk, trash, debris, and
overgrown, dead vegetation; to the extent that it endangers the health, safety, and
welfare of the public. Based on a property history of violations and a recent fire on
September 23, the City issued and posted a Notice and Order to Abate a Public Nuisance
on September 25. The Notice and Order informed the property owner of the action
required to correct violations within ten (10) days. With no attempt to gain voluntary
compliance from the property owner and the entire structure demonstrating serious
and dangerous hoarding issues that pose a threat to the surrounding residential area,
the City was issued an inspection and abatement warrant to clean up the property by
the Torrance Court on October 9, 2020. Clean up was executed on October 13. Staff will
continue to coordinate with surrounding neighbors during the abatement process and
provide updates as necessary.
11th Annual Southern California Economic Summit
On December 1, 2020, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will
virtually host the Southern California Economic Summit. This summit will focus on the
state of the region’s economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges on the
road to recovery. Registration fees may be waived for elected officials and city
managers of SCAG’s member jurisdictions. For more information, please visit the
following website: http://www.scag.ca.gov/calendar/Pages/11thEconomicSummit.aspx
Planning Commission Follow-up Agenda
See attached follow-up agenda from the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday,
October 13, 2020.
Attachments:
P.C. Follow-up Agenda for Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Page 60
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RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Public Forum
The City and Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) held a Preserve Public
Forum last night, October 13 at 6 p.m. using the zoom platform. The purpose of these
quarterly public meetings is to enhance transparency in Preserve operations. These
public meetings are an opportunity for the public to learn about current projects and
activities taking place in the Preserve and to receive updates on maintenance,
operations, and public use issues. They are also a valuable tool for the City and
PVPLC to gather public input on Preserve maintenance, operations, and policy.
The main topic at last night’s meeting was the upcoming October 20 City Council agenda
item on parking and access solutions for the Preserve. A total of 53 individuals attended
the meeting, and meaningful dialogue on the topic took place. Seven attendees
communicated quality of life concerns near Crenshaw Blvd., south of Crest Rd., and four
attendees requested additional parking and more access to the Portuguese Bend
Reserve. The minutes to the meeting will be provided to the City Council as late
correspondence on the October 20 agenda and available on the City’s Open Space
Management webpage.
NCCP/HCP Implementing Agreement
The City has received the Implementing Agreement (IA) from the US Fish and Wildlife
Service for signing. Signing the IA is part of the process to obtain permits associated
with the City Council-adopted NCCP/HCP. Specifically, the IA is a joint document
between the applicant (City and PVPLC) and the Wildlife Agencies that clarifies the
provisions of a habitat conservation plan and specifies how those provisions will be
carried out. The City anticipates final review and signing (by the Mayor) over the next
two weeks.
Playgrounds Now Open
Following Governor Newsom’s and The California Department of Public Health’s
announcement that outdoor playgrounds are permitted to open statewide, The Los
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Angeles County Department of Public Health released Reopening Protocols for Outdoor
Playgrounds on October 1, 2020. While the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health issued guidance, the decision to re-open outdoor playgrounds is made by each
individual agency. City Staff worked to ensure that all playgrounds were in compliance
with health guidance and safety standards and then opened playgrounds at all parks on
Friday, October 9.
Unrelated to Covid-19 and in accordance with industry best practices, the City recently
conducted a playground equipment safety inspection. When the safety inspection
report was received, the City took action to remediate items that could be addressed
immediately. Some playground equipment will require longer-term solutions to
remediate. As a result, the following equipment will remain closed to the public until
further notice:
Swings for ages 5-12 years at Hesse Park, Ryan Park, Ladera Linda Park, and
Eastview Park
Select playground structure elements including slides and climbers at Hesse Park
and Ladera Linda Park.
A schedule for the remaining work is under development and will be shared as soon as it
is available.
The following equipment will be open to the public:
Playground structures at Hesse Park, Ryan Park, Ladera Linda Park, and Eastview
Park
Swings for ages 4 years and under at Eastview Park
Click on the links below to see the complete State and County orders and protocols:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-
19/Outdoor%20Playgrounds%20and%20other%20Outdoor%20Recreational%20Facilitie
s.aspx
http://www.ph.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/protocols/Reopening_OutdoorPl
aygrounds.pdf
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Television Series Filming
This week, two filming projects have applied to be in our community. Catalina View
Gardens will be hosting a television series production from October 12, 2020 through
November 30, 2020. The Portuguese Bend Beach Club will host a television series
production on October 13 through 15, 2020 with the production crew base camp and
parking at Marymount University.
NEW Recreation Classes Available – Starting This Week!
Let’s get moving! Ready to get active and have some fun? Multiple classes are now
available for registration. Hip Hop Dance, Shimmy & Shake Dance Fitness, Art, Yoga and
Lacrosse classes are starting as early as next week! Visit
https://apm.activecommunities.com/rpv/Activity_Search for more information and to
register TODAY!
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It’s Fun to Play at the Y-M-C-A Camp
The outdoor YMCA Recreation Program is underway, and space is available, so register
now! The After School Recreational Enrichment Program for Grades K-5 is held at local
Rancho Palos Verdes Community Parks in partnership with the San Pedro & Peninsula
YMCA. For more information and to register visit ymcala.org.
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Temporary Dog Park Closure on Oct. 17
Due to the City’s document shredding event held on the morning of Saturday, October
17, the Rancho Caninos Dog Park will be closed from 6:30 am-12:00 pm that day. We
anticipate long lines of vehicles entering City Hall. We regret any inconvenience this may
cause you and your pet. Please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 310-
544-5260 if you have any questions. Please note: Eastview Dog Park will be open all day
that day at 1700 Westmont, RPV.
Float Like a Butterfly at Ryan Park
Dana Torrey, mural artist, and R&P staff, will
be celebrating the volunteers who
participated in painting the mural by adding
their names to the side wall. Children who
complete and submit this statement “If I were
a butterfly…” may have their entry included
on the wall. Please email submissions to
parks@rpvca.gov and include the child’s
name and age.
Virtual Art Class
On Saturday, October 10, Recreation Leader Dana Torrey led an online art class, guiding
students through creating their own painting themed on the Dogface Butterfly. Art
supply kits were provided in advance to all participants, who then signed on to Zoom for
the two-hour workshop. Each participant finished the class with a unique piece of art.
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Shining a Light on James Woodward
As a commemoration for his efforts on the Third Order Fresnel Lens project in 2019, the
City presented James “Woody” Woodward with the framed picture below. He
successfully led the team in removing, restoring and installing the Point Vicente
Lighthouse lens to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. This project was made possible
by a matching grant from the California Cultural Historical Endowment. The City of
Rancho Palos Verdes thanks Jim Woodward for his services in leading and working with
the City of RPV and the United States Coast Guard to make this exhibit possible.
Update on Preserve Traffic, Noise, and Access Issues
On September 1, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution to temporarily restrict
parking along an approximately 390-foot section of the south side of Crenshaw Blvd.
from roughly Rattlesnake Trailhead to Park Place. This temporary parking to relieve
traffic and congestion issues in the area and will be reviewed by the City Council on
October 20. City Council also approved a drop off zone near Del Cerro Park and the
Portuguese Bend trailhead.
Signs have been posted at major trailheads with information on upcoming City Council
agenda items impacting the Preserve, and how to join the Preserve listserv group and
Preserve Public Forum Meeting.
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During the temporary parking restriction, the staff is looking into longer-term solutions
for traffic congestion issues on Crenshaw Blvd. south of Crest Rd. Staff is also using a
holistic approach to look at traffic and parking solutions near the Preserve’s 53 entry
points. Please contact trails@rpvca.gov or 310-544-5260 for additional info. Del Cerro
and Preserve Parking issues are on the October 20, 2020, City Council agenda.
The temporary restrictions on a portion of Crenshaw Blvd. are part of a six-level
mitigation approach approved by the City Council to address long-standing noise and
traffic impacts in neighborhoods adjacent to Preserve, particularly in the Del Cerro area.
A status update on all six (6) mitigation measures is scheduled for the October 18 City
Council meeting. Below are status updates on the other mitigation measures:
1. Continue the social media campaign including exploring novel ways to
direct/educate visitors. Status update to be presented at October 18 City Council
meeting.
a. Continue claiming Google Business websites. Status: Ongoing
b. Explore editing google maps with accurate Preserve information. Status:
Ongoing
c. Public education campaign
i. Order banners to place at Burma and Rattlesnake Gates. Banners to
be in place by August 27. Status: Completed
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ii. Send a listserv message to Preserve listserv group on the City Council
action taken. Status: Completed
iii. Post information signage at major trailheads about upcoming City
Council Preserve-related items and ways for the public to be involved
and informed, Status: Completed
d. Finalize SEO Contact with Tripepi Smith. Status: Completed
e. Continue Social media marketing campaign directing the public to
alternative preserve trail locations. Status: Ongoing
f. Identify websites with RPV Trails and Open Space information on the
internet to edit with approved messaging and information. Status: Ongoing
2. Staff to return with a holistic analysis of alternatives for reserve parking for the
entire Preserve (incl. Ladera Linda, Abalone Cove Cove, Forrestal, Gateway
Park). Staff will create a holistic integrated parking roadmap. Status update to be
presented at October 18 City Council meeting.
a. Reach out to all HOAs adjacent to the Preserve to ask about their
experiences and major concerns/challenges they are
facing. Status: Completed. 2 Letters sent to all adjacent HOAs. Extensive
feedbacks received-meetings being conducted with individual HOAs.
b. Evaluate all parking available for the Preserve. Status: In Progress
c. Explore traffic safety measures to address Abalone Cove parking lot
overflow issues. Status: Completed
3. Within 60 days install- or provide City Council with the road map to install gates at
Burma Rd. and Rattlesnake trailheads. Status update to be presented at October
18 City Council meeting.
a. Work with City Attorney on HOA’s liability concerns related to the
Rattlesnake fence. Status: HOA approved the Agreement
b. Break ground on Burma Road project following contract award.
Status: Project started-expected completion date October 16.
c. Break ground on Rattlesnake Gate. Status: Construction contract was
awarded at October 6, City Council meeting.
4. Within 60 days Staff to investigate additional alternatives for enforcement of
parking via use of additional code enforcement staff/rangers/sheriff deputies.
Status update to be presented at October 18 City Council meeting.
a. Work with Finance on cost to hire Part-time Rangers and/or Code
Enforcement Officers. Status: Complete
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b. Research sending OSM Part-time Staff to PC832 training to give the ability
to cite. Status: In Progress
c. Explore third party vendor to provide parking enforcement. Status: Several
vendors researched and interviewed. Status: Complete
d. Provide updates and options to City Council. Status: In Progress
e. Explore modifying the City’s parking fee schedule and what it would take to
increase the fee for no parking violations. Status: In progress
5. Investigate parking reservation and/or pay systems/alternatives along with
analysis of parking limitation system (for Del Cerro area specifically).
Status update to be presented at October 18 City Council meeting.
a. Identify best practice parking App for Del Cerro area that can be applied to
other areas of the City if needed. Status: In Progress
b. Meet with reps from companies to discuss their Parking applications.
Researching other companies. Status: Complete
c. Lay out the cost and enforcement needs for all paid parking/reservation
alternatives. Status: In progress.
Preserve and Beach Weekend Activity: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday,
October 11:
Public Contacts: 1,264
Notice to Appear Citations Issued: 0
Parking citations: 53
Violations Observed: usually corrected and/or warning given: 16
Abalone Cove Reserve:
Staff observed several MPA violations, and educated patrons about fishing areas, and
tidepool ettiquette.
The parking lot closed 2 times throughout the whole weekend.
Portuguese Bend Reserve & Del Cerro Park:
Staff distributed water bottles to patrons suffering from heat exhaustion.
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