🎧 Palos Verdes Podcast: Episode 14 – RPV Deep Dive: Landslide Crisis, Construction Ban & Community Updates
Welcome to a fresh deep dive into Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV)! We're bringing you the latest from the City Manager’s Weekly Administrative Report (Report No. 2531, dated 08/13/2025). We unpack the essential news—from groundbreaking geological updates to community happenings—all in one place.
What’s Inside
- ⏱ **00:00–01:00** – Intro: Why this episode is your shortcut to staying genuinely informed in RPV.
- ⏱ **01:00–04:00** – Landslide Alert: Unprecedented movement in the Portuguese Bend complex and what that means.
- ⏱ **04:00–06:00** – Construction Ban: City Council voted on 08/19/2025 to **permanently ban new residential construction** (including additions) in the landslide zone, effective 09/18/2025—while allowing repairs within existing footprints. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- ⏱ **06:00–08:00** – Groundwater Extraction: Deep Dewatering Wells pulling **600 gallons/min (~0.86 million gallons/day)**—totaling **306 million gallons (~940 acre-feet)** removed.
- ⏱ **08:00–09:30** – Infrastructure Adaptation: Replacing rigid sewer pipes with flexible HDPE to withstand shifting ground.
- ⏱ **09:30–11:30** – Property Value Update: RPV’s 2025 assessed value is up **3.6%** (+$607M), now totaling over **$17.7B** across 15,057 single-family homes.
- ⏱ **11:30–13:30** – Civic Center EOC Dilemma: A looming federal deadline, $40M already spent on landslide response, and uncertain FEMA funding ($2.3M–$23M).
- ⏱ **13:30–15:00** – Inflation Watch: CPI up 0.2% in July; annual changes—2.7% nationally, 3.2% for LA area (shelter up 0.2% too).
- ⏱ **15:00–16:00** – Community & Safety Briefs:
- Security camera rebate: HOAs up to $2,500; individuals up to $100
- Speed limit drop: 40 → 35 mph on Palos Verdes Drive East (as of 08/12)
- Traffic circle updates, 200 ft guardrail replaced, graffiti cleaned—report via MyRPV or RPV Clean
- ⏱ **16:00–17:30** – Local Life Highlights:
- Eastview Dog Park closed until 10/20 (alternative: Rancho Caninos)
- Outdoor movie “The Wild Robot” drew ~130 attendees
- **Concert in the Park** with Smokin’ Cobras on August 23
- RPV Leadership Academy applications open until August 20
- ⏱ **17:30–18:30** – Nature & Planning:
- Wildlife corridor restoration (new vinyl fencing)
- Trail closures (Rattlesnake, Filiorum) and ranger patrols at Vicente Bluffs
- Mobility hub survey & LA County sustainability plan (public comments open through August 22)
- ⏱ **18:30–19:49** – Final Thoughts: RPV’s resilience, how challenges shape our identity, and your role in the community’s ongoing story
Why This Matters to You
This episode weaves together landslide action, financial strategy, urban planning, public safety, and community life—giving you a well-rounded view of how decisions impact life in RPV. Knowing the context empowers homeowners, buyers, and community members alike.
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Thank you for listening—and for staying informed, invested, and empowered in Palos Verdes!
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