City Council Meeting Highlights

Highlights from the March 4, 2025 City Council meeting:

• The Council granted a six-month permit extension for a temporary SCE power pole that was installed at Ladera Linda Community Park amid accelerated land movement in 2024 to avoid de-energizing 40 homes on Dauntless Drive.
• More time is needed so the City can work with SCE to explore all potential options for a long-term solution that does not compromise the character of the Seaview neighborhood nor the park grounds.
• The Council heard a presentation from City staff on traffic calming measures for Palos Verdes Drive East and Miraleste Drive. 
• City staff explored potentially installing traffic signals at this intersection, as well as at Via Canada and the Miraleste Intermediate School driveway.
• The signals could have replaced the need for flagging services to manage commuter and school traffic that backs up on Palos Verdes Drive East.
• Although each signal is estimated to cost $1 million, they are considered more cost-effective in the long-term than the ongoing flagging services.
• Before considering installing the traffic signals, the Council opted to implement short-term traffic calming measures and assess their effectiveness after at least one year of operation.
• These include narrower lanes, high-visibility crosswalks, advisory signs, a rapid flashing beacon on Palos Verdes Drive East south of Marion Drive, and continued traffic enforcement.
• These measures are expected to be implemented by July 2026.

For all City Council actions from the meeting, watch video at rpvca.gov/agendas.