Local Emergency Declaration Renewal Discussion December 19

On December 19, the City Council will consider renewing the local emergency declaration that was put in place in October to bolster the City’s response to accelerated movement in the landslide complex.

The declaration must be renewed every 60 days to remain in effect. It was most recently renewed in November and is being considered next week due to the cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting. The Council will consider extending the local state of emergency to February 10, 2024. Please note that the renewal will not include the building moratorium in the landslide complex, which is in place until October 2, 2024.

Staff will also provide an update on various activities and solutions to address the land movement since the local state of emergency was declared, as well as trail conditions. A staff report with more information is available on the City website.

Meeting Info

The City Council meeting will take place on December 19 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.

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.