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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. City Council Meetings
      2. City Council Goals and Action Plan
      3. Candidate and Committee Campaign Statements
      4. Statements of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700)
      5. Commissions & Committees Appointed by City Council
      6. Mayor Barbara Ferraro
      7. Mayor Pro Tem John Cruikshank
      8. Councilmember Eric Alegria
      9. Councilmember David Bradley
      10. Councilmember Paul Seo
    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 Preparedness Resources
        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. Know Your Zone
        3. Emergency Preparedness Tips
          1. Earthquake Preparedness
          2. Wildfire Preparedness
          3. Storm / Flooding
          4. Power Outage
        4. Emergency Preparedness Committee
        5. 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
        6. Home Fire Insurance Questions and Resources
        7. Prepared Peninsula Expo
        8. EPC Public Service Announcements
        9. Alert SouthBay
        10. Wildfire Home Hardening Letter
        11. Emergency Preparedness Resources
      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 Division
        1. GIS Services
        2. IT Projects
        3. SB272 Systems (PDF)
        4. Cybersecurity Resources
          1. Cyber Scam Prevention Tips
        5. WiFi Warning, Disclaimer and Terms
      8. Film Permits
      9. Pension Revisions
      10. City Newsletter
      11. Weekly Administrative Reports
        1. 2023 Weekly Administrative Reports
        2. 2022 Weekly Administrative Reports
        3. 2021 Weekly Administrative Reports
        4. 2020 Weekly Administrative Reports
        5. 2019 Weekly Administrative Reports
        6. 2018 Weekly Administrative Reports
        7. 2017 Weekly Administrative Reports
        8. 2016 Weekly Administrative Reports
        9. 2015 Weekly Administrative Reports
        10. 2014 Weekly Administrative Reports
        11. 2013 Weekly Administrative Reports
        12. 2012 Weekly Administrative Reports
        13. 2011 Weekly Administrative Reports
        14. 2010 Weekly Administrative Reports
      12. City Newsletter (PDF)
      13. RPV Citizen Satisfaction Survey
      14. Leadership Academy
        1. City Structure and Departments
        2. History of Rancho Palos Verdes
      15. Legislation Corner
        1. Contact Information for Elected Officials
      16. MyRPV
      17. Sister City Partnership
        1. Cultural Exchange Webinars
        2. Anniversary Celebrations
      18. Social Media Policy
      19. Public Safety
      20. Cox Communications Information
        1. Cox's Homeowner's Guide to Improving Wifi
        2. Simple Solutions to Speed up your Home's Wifi.
        3. Extending Wifi Range
        4. Too Many Devices on Wifi
        5. Quick Tips to Improve Your Home Internet Experience
        6. Network Infrastructure Improvements Currently Underway/Completed
        7. Ways to Improve Your In Home Wifi Network
        8. Need Additional Help With Your Cox Communications Internet Connection?
      21. Cal Water General Rate Case
    2. City Attorney
    3. City Clerk
      1. Boards & Committees
      2. Elections & Voter Services
        1. November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
      3. Candidate and Committee Campaign Statements
      4. Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
      5. Claims for Damages Form (PDF)
      6. Municipal Code
      7. Ordinances
      8. Public Records Request
      9. Documents
      10. Mayor's Honorees
    4. Community Development
      1. Building & Safety
        1. E-Submittal
          1. eTrakit - Permitting Portal
          2. Online Plan Check Portal
          3. Solar Submittal FAQ
          4. Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
          5. Geology Submittal FAQ
        2. Inspections
          1. Standards-Inspection-Checklists
        3. Documents & Forms
        4. 2022 California Building Codes
        5. Building & Safety Division (FAQ's)
        6. Search Permit Records
      2. Code Enforcement
        1. Animal Control
          1. Animal Control Enforcement
          2. Dog Behavior
          3. Filing Complaints
          4. Promotions and Events
        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
          7. Historic Coyote Data
        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. RV Parking Regulations
        9. Solicitation
          1. Solicitation Standards Overview
        10. Swale Maintenance
        11. Trash Cans
          1. Holiday Schedule
        12. RPV Municipal Codes
          1. Chapter 8.22 Single-use Foodware Accessories
          2. Sign Code Chapter 17.75
            1. Real Estate and Commercial Businesses
            2. Political Signs
            3. Do I need a sign permit?
            4. Signs on Nonresidential Properties
            5. Signs on Residential Properties
            6. Signs on Public Property
            7. Murals
            8. Prohibited Signs
            9. My sign(s) are missing or may have been removed
            10. 17.75 Definitions
        13. Forms and Flyers
      3. Municipal Code
      4. Planning Commission
      5. Planning & Zoning
        1. GIS Maps
        2. Housing Programs & Services
        3. Major Development Projects
        4. Maps and Misc. Documents
        5. PACE Energy Efficiency Program
        6. Planning Applications & Informational Handouts
        7. Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
        8. Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
      6. Projects
      7. View Preservation / Restoration
      8. Go Green RPV
      9. 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
        1. Background
        2. Documents
        3. Public Meetings
        4. Community Survey
    5. Finance
      1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
        1. Annual Report Archives
      2. Business License Information
        1. Business License List
        2. Online Business License Application & Payment
      3. CalPERS Information
      4. Cash Balances
      5. Checks Issued
      6. City Budget
      7. Finance Advisory Committee
      8. Monthly Financial Reports
      9. Online Payments
      10. OpenGov Financial Data
      11. Redevelopment Dissolution
      12. Taxes and Fees
        1. Burglar Alarm Ordinance
        2. Utility User Tax (UUT) Information
    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. Information on Water Restrictions
      5. Bid and Proposal Opportunities
      6. Capital Improvement Plan
      7. 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
      8. 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
      9. Maintenance
        1. Maintenance Information
          1. Animal Control FAQs
          2. Street Sweeping Information
      10. Permitting
        1. Public Works Forms
        2. Vehicle Parking Programs
        3. Special Event Permit
      11. Portuguese Bend Landslide
        1. Background
        2. Documents
        3. Public Meetings
      12. 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
      13. Sewers
      14. 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
          6. Organics Recycling
        5. Solid Waste Subcommittee
        6. State Recycling Program (CalRecycle)
        7. Trash Cart Regulations
        8. Organics Recycling
      15. Storm Drain User Fee
      16. Traffic and Roadway Programs
      17. Curb Address Painting
      18. Water & Energy Conservation
      19. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
      20. Portuguese Bend Landslide Mitigation Work
      21. PB Landslide Feasibility, photos and GIS surveys
      22. Landslide Surveys
      23. Western Avenue Beautification Project
      24. Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program
    8. Recreation, Parks & Open Space
      1. About
      2. Ladera Linda Community Park Project
      3. Parks & Facilities
        1. Ladera Linda Community Park
        2. Abalone Cove Park
        3. Clovercliff Park
        4. Del Cerro Park
        5. Eastview Park / Dog Park
        6. Founders Park
        7. Frank A. Vanderlip Park
        8. Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park
        9. Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park
        10. Martingale Trailhead Park
        11. Miraleste Parks & Trails Map (PDF)
        12. Pelican Cove
        13. Point Vicente Interpretive Center
        14. Ken Dyda Civic Center
        15. Rancho Caninos Dog Park
        16. Rancho Palos Verdes Beach
        17. Robert E. Ryan Community Park
        18. Vista Catalina Park
      4. Outdoor Group Picnic Rules
      5. Facility Rentals
      6. Visit Point Vicente Interpretive Center
      7. Classes, Programs and Events
        1. Recreation Classes and Camps Brochure
        2. Register for Classes, Events and Programs
      8. REACH Program
      9. Park Projects
        1. Ladera Linda Community Park Project
        2. Abalone Cove Park Improvement Project
        3. Eastview Dog Park and Trail Project
        4. Lower Hesse Park
        5. Lower Point Vicente Outdoor Concept Plan (PDF)
        6. Parks Master Plan
        7. Parking Reservation/Permit Online System
        8. Bubbles the Whale Statue Restoration Fundraising Campaign
      10. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
        1. ParkMobile
        2. Trail Conditions & Alerts
          1. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
        3. 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
        4. Hikes & Tours
        5. Information & Reporting Line
        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. Trails Network Plan
      12. ParkMobile
      13. Drones
      14. Marine Protected Area (MPA)
      15. PVIC 5 Year Review Factsheet
      16. No Alcohol in Parks
      17. Volunteer with Recreation and Parks Department!
        1. Sign up to volunteer
      18. Special Event Permit / Free Speech Special Event
        1. Free Speech Event Procedures
      19. Los Serenos de Point Vicente
      20. 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)
      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. Dial-a-Ride
      4. Facility Rentals
      5. Palos Verdes Peninsula School District
      6. PVNET Youth Education
      7. PV Transit
      8. Recreation, Parks & Open Space
      9. Recycling and Waste
      10. RPVtv Local Access Television Station
      11. Senior Services
      12. Water and Energy Conservation
      13. Utilities
      14. Wildfire Preparedness
    4. Visitor Information
      1. Los Serenos Docents
      2. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
      3. Point Vicente Interpretive Center
      4. 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. Neighborhood Watch
      4. Fire Department
      5. Law Enforcement
        1. Lomita Sheriff's Station
        2. Crime Prevention Tips
          1. 10 Days of Holiday Safety
          2. Auto Burglary & Theft
          3. Burglary Prevention
          4. Crime Prevention Starts With You (PDF)
          5. Distracted Driving
          6. Home Security Assessment Checklist
          7. Prescription Drug Disposal
          8. Prevent Theft from Vehicles
          9. Recognize a Scam
          10. Watch Your Speed
          11. Coyotes
          12. Fireworks are Illegal
        3. Crime Reports
        4. Home Safety Audits
        5. Loud Exhaust Strictly Enforced
      6. Peninsula Public Safety Committee
      7. Regional Contract Law Committee
        1. Quarterly Fire Department Response Times
        2. Quarterly Law Enforcement Statistics
      8. Special Programs
        1. Public Safety Reimbursement Program
        2. Security Camera Rental Program
      9. Resources for Unhoused Persons
        1. Winter Shelters
      10. Mental Health Resources
      11. Fire Department
    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. RPV Community Action Network
      1. Join RPV CAN
      2. Community Resources
        1. Home Share South Bay
        2. Eviction and Tenant Rights (PDF)
      3. Emergency Preparedness Resources
      4. Safety Tips
      5. Neighborhood Representatives
    8. Cox Communications Internet Connection Resources
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  6. Transparency

    1. City Records and Policies
      1. City Municipal Code
      2. Contracts and Agreements
      3. Public Records Requests
      4. Candidate and Committee Campaign Statements
      5. Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700)
      6. Lobbying Efforts
    2. Finance
      1. Business License List
      2. ACFR 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
      5. Live and Archived City Meeting Video
    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
      9. Residential Recreational Parking Permit
    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. L.A. County Health Officer Orders
        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. Tenant Protections
        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)
    9. Make a ParkMobile Reservation
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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
    8. Tell us your opinion about the Website.
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