Land Movement Information Center August 6 & 8

Residents impacted by land movement are invited to an Information Center on August 6 and 8 from 2-8 p.m. at the Ladera Linda Community Center. 

This event will feature Los Angeles County services, state agencies, nonprofits, and emergency preparedness resources. The City will have a station with information on permitting for gas conversion and solar projects, as well as Public Works requests. 

Concurrently, the Portuguese Bend Community Association will host a fair with contractors and professionals who provide services for these and other projects that may be needed. 

For additional information, please email landmovement@rpvca.gov or call 310-544-5200.

August 6 City Council Meeting

On August 6, the City Council will consider declaring a new local emergency in response to recent gas shutoffs in the Portuguese Bend community. By declaring a local emergency for the sudden and severe loss of energy, the City aims to emphasize the need for individual financial assistance from the federal government for residents who were blindsided by the loss of gas service. City staff will provide updates on resources for residents, including the upcoming Information Center, and the process for ongoing property safety inspections. Finally, the Council will consider renewing the City’s existing local emergency declaration in the landslide area.

 A staff report (PDF) with more information is available on the City website.

Meeting Info 

The meeting will take place on August 6 at 7 p.m. in McTaggart Hall at Hesse Park and via Zoom. Watch live at rpvca.gov or on Cox 33/FiOS 38. To participate in public comment during the meeting, fill out a speaker slip if you are attending in person, or complete a form online at rpvca.gov/participate to participate virtually or leave a pre-recorded voice message. Email your comments on this topic to cc@rpvca.gov. 

 The City will continue to provide regular community updates at rpvca.gov/landmovement. Unless there is a significant development over the weekend, updates will resume on Monday, August 5.

Questions?

If you have questions, please email landmovement@rpvca.gov. 

Media Inquiries

If you have a media inquiry related to land movement in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, please contact the City’s communications partner, Tripepi Smith, with your questions at RPVMedia@TripepiSmith.com. They will also add you to our media list so you receive our listserv updates, press releases and media advisories.

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 424-327-3982, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation.