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  2. Government

    1. Advisory Boards & Committees
      1. Advisory Board Recruitment
      2. Civic Center Advisory Committee
      3. Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
      4. Finance Advisory Committee (FAC)
      5. Infrastructure Mgmt Advisory Committee (IMAC)
      6. Traffic Safety Committee (TSC)
    2. City Council
      1. Campaign & Officeholder Forms (FPPC Forms)
      2. City Council Meetings
      3. City Council Goals and Action Plan
      4. Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700)
      5. Commissions & Committees Appointed by City Council
      6. Mayor Eric Alegria
      7. Mayor Pro Tem David Bradley
      8. Councilmember John Cruikshank
      9. Councilmember Ken Dyda
      10. Councilmember Barbara Ferraro
    3. Committee and Commission FAQ's
    4. Council and Commission Meetings and Agendas
    5. Elections & Voter Services
    6. Other Elected Officials
    7. Planning Commission
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  3. Departments

    1. City Manager
      1. Border Issues Status Report
      2. Civic Center Advisory Committee
      3. Civic Center Master Plan
        1. Current Master Plan Information
        2. Current Master Plan Survey
        3. Additional Public Outreach Process
        4. Historical Master Plan Info
          1. 1980-2000 Civic Center Master Plan
          2. Coast Vision Plan
          3. Baseline Studies
          4. 2011 ADA Assessment Report for City Hall Buildings
          5. Relevant Background Information
        5. 2018 Environmental Site Assessment
      4. Emergency Management and Contact Information
        1. Ready RPV - Are You Prepared?
          1. Make a Plan
          2. Build a Kit
          3. How to Prepare
            1. Household/Family
            2. Children
            3. Seniors & Disabled
            4. Pets
            5. Home Safety
            6. Utilities
            7. Water
            8. Food
            9. First Aid
            10. Go Bag
            11. Community
            12. Volunteer
            13. Training
            14. Emergency Alerts
          4. What To Do If...
            1. Tsunami
            2. Earthquake
            3. Storm / Flooding
            4. Contagious Disease
            5. Terrorism
            6. Evacuation
            7. Power Outage
            8. Fire
            9. Shelter In Place
        2. Emergency Preparedness Tips
          1. Earthquake Preparedness
          2. Wildfire Preparedness
          3. Storm / Flooding
          4. Power Outage
        3. Emergency Preparedness Committee
        4. EPC Monthly Messaging
          1. January 2021- EPC Monthly Message
          2. February 2021 -Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Tips
          3. March 2021 EPC Monthly Message
          4. April 2021 EPC Monthly Message
          5. May 2021 EPC Monthly Message
          6. June 2021 EPC Monthly Message
        5. Wildfire Preparedness
        6. Home Fire Insurance Questions and Resources
        7. Prepared Peninsula Expo
        8. EPC Public Service Announcements
        9. Alert SouthBay
        10. Wildfire Home Hardening Letter
      5. City Manager Contract
      6. GIS Services
        1. Cell Sites
        2. Coyote Sightings App
        3. Coyote Sightings
        4. Major Crimes
        5. Parks Story Map
        6. Public Services
        7. Reported Graffiti Cases
        8. Street Sweeping
        9. Trash Collection
        10. Zoning Regulations
        11. Street Tree Trimming
      7. Information Technology
        1. GIS Services
        2. IT Projects
        3. SB272 Systems (PDF)
      8. Film Permits
      9. Pension Revisions
      10. City Newsletter
      11. Weekly Administrative Reports
        1. 2021 Weekly Administrative Report
        2. 2020 Weekly Administrative Reports
        3. 2019 Weekly Administrative Reports
        4. 2018 Weekly Administrative Reports
        5. 2017 Weekly Administrative Reports
        6. 2016 Weekly Administrative Reports
        7. 2015 Weekly Administrative Reports
        8. 2014 Weekly Administrative Reports
        9. 2013 Weekly Administrative Reports
        10. 2012 Weekly Administrative Reports
        11. 2011 Weekly Administrative Reports
        12. 2010 Weekly Administrative Reports
      12. Year End Crime Statistics
      13. City Newsletter (PDF)
      14. RPV Citizen Satisfaction Survey
      15. Leadership Academy
        1. Apply Here!
        2. City Structure and Departments
        3. History of Rancho Palos Verdes
      16. Legislation Corner
        1. Contact Information for Elected Officials (PDF)
        2. Housing Legislation
      17. MyRPV
      18. Sister City Partnership
        1. Cultural Exchange Webinars
        2. One-Year Anniversary Celebration
    2. City Attorney
    3. City Clerk
      1. Boards & Committees
      2. Campaign & Officeholder Forms (FPPC Forms)
      3. Claims for Damages Form (PDF)
      4. Elections & Voter Services
        1. November 3, 2020 General Election Information
        2. Nov. 3, 2020 General Municipal Election Cancelled
      5. Municipal Code
      6. Ordinances
      7. Political Reform Act
      8. Public Records Request
      9. Documents
      10. Mayor's Honorees
    4. Community Development
      1. Building & Safety
        1. eTrakit - Online Permitting Portal
        2. Fees
        3. Inspection Request & Forms
        4. Other Resources
        5. Permits
        6. Plan Checks
        7. Solar Submittal & Inspection
        8. Standards Inspection Checklists
        9. Water & Energy Conservation
      2. Code Enforcement
        1. Animal Control
          1. Animal Control Enforcement
          2. Dog Behavior
          3. Filing Complaints
        2. Coyotes
          1. Coyote Management Plan
          2. Recent News
          3. Report Coyote Sightings
          4. Tips for Living with Coyotes
          5. View Coyote Dashboard
          6. Coyote Quarterly Report
        3. FAQ's
        4. Filing a Complaint
          1. Check Complaint Status
          2. How We Respond to Complaints
        5. Garage Sales
        6. Landscaping Activities
        7. Peafowl
          1. City Council Meetings
            1. April 21, 2020 Meeting
            2. June 4, 2019 Meeting
            3. June 19, 2018 Meeting
            4. June 20, 2017 Meeting
            5. May 17, 2016 Meeting
            6. August 4, 2015 Meeting
            7. February 17, 2015 Meeting
            8. November 18, 2014 Meeting
          2. Dealing with Peafowl
          3. Peafowl Census & Trapping Efforts
          4. Prohibition of Feeding Peafowl
          5. Peafowl Management Plan
          6. Peafowl Activity Report
        8. Real Estate Signs
        9. RV Parking Regulations
        10. Solicitation
          1. Solicitation Standards Overview
        11. Swale Maintenance
        12. Trash Cans
          1. Holiday Schedule
      3. Municipal Code
      4. Planning Commission
      5. Planning & Zoning
        1. GIS Maps
        2. Housing Programs & Services
        3. Major Development Projects
          1. Arterial Fence and Wall Master Plan
        4. Maps and Misc. Documents
        5. PACE Energy Efficiency Program
        6. Planning Applications & Informational Handouts
        7. Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
        8. 2020 Census
      6. Projects
      7. View Preservation / Restoration
      8. Go Green RPV
      9. 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
    5. Finance
      1. Annual Report Archives
      2. Burglar Alarm Ordinance
      3. Business License Information
      4. Business License List
      5. CalPERS Information
      6. Cash Balances
      7. Checks Issued and CAL-Card Transactions
      8. City Budget
      9. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
      10. Finance Advisory Committee
      11. Monthly Financial Reports
      12. Online Business License Application & Payment
      13. Online Payments
      14. OpenGov Financial Data
      15. Redevelopment Dissolution
      16. Taxes and Fees
      17. Utility User Tax (UUT) Information
      18. Water Quality & Flood Protection Committee
    6. Human Resources
      1. City Manager Contract
      2. Employee Benefits
      3. Employee Classification and Compensation
      4. Job Descriptions
      5. Labor Relations
        1. Employee Compensation
          1. Employee Personnel Rules
          2. Full-Time Employee Benefits Summary
        2. Labor Relations
    7. Public Works
      1. Administration
        1. Grant Management
        2. Parking Programs
        3. Public Works Department Operating Budget
        4. Trash and Recycling
        5. Statement of Qualifications for On-Call Services
        6. Street Lights
      2. Advisory & Oversight Committees
        1. Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee
        2. Traffic Safety Committee
          1. Mira Vista Neighborhood Traffic Count Locations
        3. Water Quality Flood Protection Oversight Committee
      3. After Hour Services
      4. Bid and Proposal Opportunities
      5. Capital Improvement Plan
      6. Engineering
        1. Americans with Disabilities Act
        2. CIP Program
        3. Environmental Programs
        4. Infrastructure Report Card
          1. Assessed Infrastructures
            1. Abalone Cove District Sewer System
            2. Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide
            3. Park Sites
            4. Public Buildings
            5. Right-of-Way & Traffic Control Devices
            6. Sanitary Sewer System
            7. Stormwater System
            8. Trails
        5. Projects
        6. Traffic and Roadway Programs
      7. Environmental Programs
        1. Landslide Management Facebook Page
        2. Landslide Management Program
        3. Master Plan of Drainage
        4. Sanitary Sewer Management
          1. Abalone Cove Sewer District
        5. Stormwater Quality Program
        6. Street Sweeping Information
        7. Water Quality & Flood Protection Program
      8. Maintenance
        1. Maintenance Information
          1. Animal Control FAQs
          2. Street Sweeping Information
      9. Permitting
        1. Public Works Forms
        2. Vehicle Parking Programs
        3. Special Event Permit
      10. Portuguese Bend Landslide
      11. Public Works Projects
        1. Annual Sidewalk Repair Program Fiscal Year 2017 to 2018
        2. Conestoga Trail Connection Project
        3. Del Cerro / Park Place Traffic Documents
        4. Palos Verdes Drive East Traffic & Equestrian Safety Improvements
        5. Proposed Residential Development at Trump National
        6. Palos Verdes Drive South Compatible Bike Safety Lanes
        7. Palos Verdes Drive West Median Beautification Project
        8. Residential Streets Rehabilitation Project
        9. San Ramon Canyon / Storm Drain Project
          1. Appendices to Environmental Documents
          2. Project Study Report
        10. Hawthorne Boulevard Median Beautification Project
      12. Sewers
      13. Solid Waste & Recycling
        1. Business Recycling
          1. Business Recycling
        2. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
        3. Recycling Programs
        4. Solid Waste Programs
          1. Trash Collection Schedule/Map (PDF)
          2. Acceptable Recycling Items
          3. Compost Programs
          4. Rates & Discount Form
          5. Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
        5. Solid Waste Subcommittee
        6. State Recycling Program (CalRecycle)
        7. Trash Cart Regulations
      14. Storm Drain User Fee
      15. Traffic and Roadway Programs
      16. Curb Address Painting
      17. Water & Energy Conservation
      18. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
      19. Portuguese Bend Landslide Mitigation Work
      20. PB Landslide Feasibility, photos and GIS surveys
      21. Landslide Surveys
    8. Recreation, Parks & Open Space
      1. About
      2. Summer Programs and Events
        1. Programs
          1. Summer Camps and Classes
        2. Summer Events
        3. Register for Summer Events and Programs
      3. Trails Network Plan
      4. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Shuttle Service
      5. Visit Point Vicente Interpretive Center
      6. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
        1. Trail Conditions & Alerts
          1. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
        2. Nature Preserve Hiking Trail Information & Maps
          1. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park / Reserve
          2. Agua Amarga Reserve
          3. Alta Vicente Reserve
          4. Filiorum Reserve
          5. Forrestal Reserve
          6. Ocean Trails Reserve
          7. Portuguese Bend Reserve
          8. San Ramon Reserve
          9. Three Sisters Reserve
          10. Vicente Bluffs Reserve
          11. Vista Del Norte Reserve
        3. Hikes & Tours
        4. Information & Reporting Line
        5. Preserve Shuttle Stop Information
        6. Enforcement Quarterly Reports
        7. Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
          1. Preserve Monthly Management Team Minutes
          2. Quarterly Public Forum Meetings
        8. NCCP & PUMP Homepage
        9. Sharing Trails Safely Brochure
        10. Rattlesnake Safety
        11. ParkMobile
      7. Drones
      8. Facility Rentals
        1. Weddings
      9. Outdoor Group Picnic Rules
      10. Marine Protected Area (MPA)
      11. PVIC 5 Year Review Factsheet
      12. No Alcohol in Parks
      13. Volunteer with Recreation and Parks Department!
        1. Sign up to volunteer
      14. Special Event Permit / Free Speech Special Event
      15. Parks & Facilities
        1. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
        2. Clovercliff Park
        3. Del Cerro Park
        4. Eastview Park / Dog Park
        5. Founders Park
        6. Frank A. Vanderlip Park
        7. Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park
        8. Grandview Park
        9. Ladera Linda Community Center
        10. Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park
        11. Martingale Trailhead Park
        12. Miraleste Parks & Trails Map (PDF)
        13. Pelican Cove
        14. Point Vicente Interpretive Center
        15. Point Vicente Park / Civic Center
        16. Rancho Caninos Dog Park
        17. Rancho Palos Verdes Beach
        18. Robert E. Ryan Community Park
        19. Vista Catalina Park
      16. Los Serenos de Point Vicente
      17. REACH Program
      18. Park Projects
        1. Abalone Cove Park Improvement Project
        2. Eastview Dog Park and Trail Project
        3. Grandview Park Improvement Project
        4. LA Countywide Parks Needs Assessment
          1. January 27th Workshop Flyer (PDF)
          2. Parks Needs Assessment Meeting Agenda (PDF)
          3. LA County Park Needs Assessment Power Point (PDF)
          4. LA County Park Needs Assessment Meeting Notes (PDF
          5. Workshop Voting Exercise (Tape Dot Exercise) (PDF)
          6. Potential Projects List Submitted to County (PDF)
          7. Nov.4, 2015 City Council Staff Report (PDF)
          8. February 17th Weekly Report Excerpt (PDF)
        5. Ladera Linda Park Master Plan
        6. Lower Hesse Park
        7. Lower Point Vicente Outdoor Concept Plan (PDF)
        8. Parks Master Plan
        9. Parking Reservation/Permit Online System
      19. Parks Master Plan
        1. October 6th Parks Master Plan (PDF)
        2. October 6th Parks Master Plan Appendices
        3. October 6, 2015 Parks Master Plan Staff Report (PDF)
        4. June 30 Final Parks Master Plan Update (PDF)
        5. June 30th Park Master Plan Staff Report Appendices
        6. June 30th 2015 Staff Report Attachments
        7. June 30th, 2015 Draft Parks Master Plan Update (PDF)
      20. Healthy RPV
      21. Donations
      22. Open Gym
    9. RPVtv
      1. Weekly Schedule
      2. Station Information
    10. Staff Directory
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  4. Community

    1. Connect With Us
      1. Annual Recreation & Parks Events
      2. City Calendar
      3. City Meeting Video, Agenda and Minutes
    2. Business Resources
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. Business License Application & Payment
      3. Business License Information
      4. Business Solicitation
      5. Chamber of Commerce
      6. Community Development
      7. Filming in Rancho Palos Verdes
      8. Incentives for Business Owners
      9. Planning Applications
      10. Commercial Demographics
    3. Resident Resources
      1. Animal Control
      2. AreaVibes - RPV Livability Index
      3. Council of Homeowners Associations (CHOA)
      4. Dial-a-Ride
      5. Facility Rentals
      6. Palos Verdes Peninsula School District
      7. PVNET Youth Education
      8. PV Transit
      9. Recreation, Parks & Open Space
      10. Recycling and Waste
      11. RPVtv Local Access Television Station
      12. Senior Services
      13. Water and Energy Conservation
      14. Utilities
      15. Wildfire Preparedness
    4. Visitor Information
      1. Los Serenos Docents
      2. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
      3. Point Vicente Interpretive Center
      4. Point Vicente Lighthouse
      5. Resorts & Clubs
        1. Terranea
        2. Trump National Golf Club
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  5. City Services

    1. Public Information & News
      1. City Listserve
      2. City Newsletter Archive
      3. GIS Maps and Services
      4. Community Phone Numbers & Contract Services
      5. Frequently Called Numbers
      6. Online Forms
      7. Ordinances
      8. Press Releases
      9. Public Notices
      10. RPVtv
    2. Development, Building and Land Mgt
      1. Building Permits & Inspections
      2. Development Projects
      3. View Preservation / Restoration
    3. Public Safety
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Fire Department
      4. Law Enforcement
        1. Lomita Sheriff's Station
        2. Crime Prevention Tips
          1. Auto Burglary & Theft
          2. Burglary Prevention
          3. Crime Prevention Starts With You (PDF)
          4. Distracted Driving
          5. Home Security Assessment Checklist
          6. Prescription Drug Disposal
          7. Prevent Theft from Vehicles
          8. Recognize a Scam
          9. Watch Your Speed
          10. Coyotes
        3. Crime Reports
        4. Home Safety Audits
        5. Loud Exhaust Strictly Enforced
        6. Regional Contract Law Committee
        7. Public Safety Town Hall
      5. Neighborhood Watch
      6. Special Programs
        1. Flock Safety Grant Program
        2. Vacation Security Camera Loaner Program
      7. Resources for Unhoused Persons
    4. Public Streets, Maintenance and Utilities
      1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
      2. Cell Site Information
      3. City Service Requests
      4. Public Works Projects
      5. Sewer & Storm Water
      6. Street Maintenance
    5. Recreation in RPV
      1. Parks & Facilities
      2. Trails and Nature Preserve
      3. Recreation Events
      4. Recreation & Parks Activities
    6. RPV Weatherstation
    7. Aging and Disability Resource Connection
      1. City Programs
      2. Community Resources
        1. Home Share South Bay
      3. Safety Tips
      4. Membership Application
      5. Volunteers
      6. Volunteer Application
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  6. Transparency

    1. City Records and Policies
      1. City Municipal Code
      2. Contracts and Agreements
      3. Public Records Requests
      4. Ethics and FPPC
      5. Lobbying Efforts
    2. Finance
      1. Business License List
      2. CAFR Financial Reports
      3. Checks Issued and CAL-Card Transactions
      4. Cash Balances Report
      5. City Budgets
      6. Monthly Budget Reports
      7. Taxes and Fee Schedules
      8. Financial Governance & Policies
      9. Investment Policy (PDF)
    3. Human Resources and Compensation
      1. Anonymous Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Hotline
      2. CALPERS Financial Information
      3. Employee Compensation
      4. Labor Negotiations
    4. "OpenGov" Financial Data Reporting System
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  7. How Do I…

    1. Access
      1. City Newsletter
      2. Local Crime Reports
      3. Redevelopment Agency Dissolution
      4. Documents and Contracts
    2. Apply For
      1. Business License
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Sign Permit
      4. Site Plan Review
      5. Special Construction Permit
      6. Temporary Banner Permit
      7. Film Permits
      8. Online Inspection Request
    3. Contact
      1. City Staff
      2. Non-Emergency Customer Service Requests
      3. Lomita Sheriff's Station
    4. Find
      1. Information on COVID-19
        1. What is COVID-19?
        2. Quarantine Instructions
        3. Isolation Instructions
        4. Vaccine Information
        5. My Turn
        6. Health Officer Order
        7. Travel Advisory and Guidance
        8. Community Updates
        9. Visiting City Hall
        10. Testing
        11. Mental Health
        12. Financial Assistance
        13. Seniors
        14. Resources
        15. Hybrid and Virtual Meetings
        16. Moratorium on Evictions
        17. Letters
      2. Animal Control FAQs
      3. Emergency Preparedness Resources
      4. Major Planning Projects
      5. Trails & Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
      6. Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority
      7. Solicitation Rules
      8. Border Issues Status Report
    5. Participate In
      1. PV Peninsula Community Emergency Response
      2. Trash & Recycling Services
    6. Report
      1. Airspace Safety & Noise Concerns
      2. Emergencies
      3. Report a Coyote Sighting
      4. A Problem
    7. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
    8. Submit
      1. Online Payments
      2. Public Records Request
      3. A Bid or Proposal for a City Project
      4. Claim Against the City (PDF)
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  8. Feature Links

    1. City Calendar
    2. City Newsletter
    3. Activity Guide
    4. Municipal Code
    5. City Document Library
    6. Anonymous Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline
    7. "OpenGov" Financial Data
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