Public Meetings

Housing Element Status Update December 5 at 7 pm at Hesse Park and via Zoom

Housing Element Status Update

On December 5, 2023, the City Council will receive a status update on the process of completing the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, a document that outlines ways that the City can meet its state-required target of accommodating 647 new housing units in various income levels through 2029.  

A staff report for this topic is available on the City website.

View Staff Report (PDF)

Meeting Info

The City Council meeting will take place on December 5 at 7 p.m. in McTaggart Hall at Hesse Park and via Zoom. Watch live at rpvca.gov or on Cox 33/FiOS 38.

Share your thoughts on this topic with the City Council before the meeting by emailing them to cc@rpvca.gov. 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.

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.
August 11

City Council Final Draft Housing Element Review

On August 11, 2022, the City Council approved the Final Draft Housing Element and Negative Declaration for forwarding to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 

View staff report (PDF) Watch meeting video  

On October 14, 2022, HCD informed the City’s Planning Division that although the City’s adopted Housing Element addressed many of the statutory requirements, which HCD requested, additional revisions are being requested to ensure compliance with state housing element law. Based on this determination, the Housing Element process for the 6th planning cycle is not yet completed. Staff will be working closely with HCD staff to prepare updates to the document and present the information to the City Council as part of a public hearing in the near future.

Planning Commission Final Draft Housing Element Review

On August 9, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Final Draft Housing Element and Negative Declaration. 

View staff report (PDF)  | Watch meeting video 

City Council Draft Housing Element Review

On October 19, 2021, the City Council reviewed the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Draft Housing Element.

Topics included:

  • Summary of the Housing Element Community Survey results
  • Update on the in-person and virtual Housing Element Open House
  • Presentation of the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element
  • Review of the potential housing sites inventory
  • Review of Housing Element Goals and Programs
  • Recommended City Council action
  • Review next steps in the Housing Element Update process

View staff report | Watch meeting video

Planning Commission Draft Housing Element Review

On October 12, 2021, the Planning Commission reviewed the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Draft Housing Element.

Topics included:

  • Summary of the Housing Element Community Survey results
  • Update on the in-person and virtual Housing Element Open House
  • Presentation of the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element
  • Review of the potential housing sites inventory
  • Review of Housing Element Goals and Programs
  • Recommended Planning Commission action
  • Review next steps in the Housing Element Update process

View staff report | Watch meeting video

Housing Element Update Open House

On September 25, 2021, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a Housing Element Update Open House at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park. The event served as an opportunity for members of the public to learn about the Housing Element Update and share their feedback. A Virtual Open House on the City website opened on September 27 - October 3, 2021.

Housing Element Update Study Session

On August 24, 2021, the City Council and Planning Commission held a joint Study Session regarding the Housing Element Update.

Topics included:

  • Housing Element overview
  • Presentation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) regarding housing element law and the requirements for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
  • Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Plan prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
  • Developing regulations to accommodate the City’s RHNA allocation in all income categories
  • City Council and Planning Commission input on up-zoning, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), streamlined permit processing, etc. to accommodate more housing. 
  • Review of public survey questions

View a staff report | Watch meeting video