City Council

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City Council 2023 - Seo

Mayor

Paul Seo
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Stephen Perestam 2025

Mayor Pro Tem

Stephen Perestam
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City Council 2023 - Bradley

Councilmember

David L. Bradley
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Barbara Ferraro 2025

Councilmember

Barbara Ferraro
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George Lewis 2025

Councilmember

George Lewis
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Council Member Term Limits

Name
Term Began
Term Ends
First Elected
Term Limit
David Bradley
12/06/22
12/01/26
11/05/19*
November 2026*
Barbara Ferraro
12/06/22
12/01/26
11/05/19*
November 2026*
George Lewis
12/11/24
12/05/28
11/05/24
November 2032
Stephen Perestam
12/11/24
12/05/28
11/05/24
November 2032
Paul Seo
12/06/22
12/01/26
11/08/22
November 2030

* Terms are shortened to three (3) years for Council Members elected in 2017, and 2019 General Municipal Elections. View the Elections webpage for additional information. 

Regular Meetings

  • 7:00 p.m.
  • The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
  • Fred Hesse Community Park
    29301 Hawthorne Boulevard
    McTaggart Hall
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
  • Please call the City Clerk's Office at 310-544-5208 to confirm the date, time and location as they are subject to change.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available at least 72 hours prior to the City Council meetings.  Minutes are available following approval by the City Council, which typically occurs within 30 to 45 days following the meeting.  View the City Council Agendas & Minutes.

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Learn how to Submit Questions or Comments regarding upcoming Agenda items

City Council Resources

  1. Rancho Palos Verdes Mission Vision Statement and Core Values (PDF)
  2. Current City Council Goals (PDF)
  3. Notice of City Council Reorganization (PDF)
  4. 2026 City Council Assignments (PDF)
  5. City Council Rules of Procedure (PDF)
  6. City Council Policy Manual
  7. How to be More Effective with Decision Makers (PDF)
  8. History of RPV Council Members (PDF)
  9. Chronological List of Mayors and Mayor Pro Tems (PDF)

View a complete list of City Ordinances.