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Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 2.24.010. Term of office.

Except as may be otherwise provided, the term of office of all members of any commission or committee shall be two years, or such period as the council may establish at the time each member is appointed, so long as such term does not exceed two years. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of a term, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. 10 § 1, 1940; Ord. 241 § 1, 1967; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 612 § 1, 1999; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.020. Manner of appointment.

The members of any commission or committee of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by a majority vote of the council. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed by a majority of the council.

(Ord. 10 § 2, 1940; Ord. 192 § 1, 1960; Ord. 241 § 1, 1967; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.030. Qualifications.

No person shall be eligible to be a member of any committee unless he or she is an elector and a resident of the city of Palos Verdes Estates. No person shall serve on more than one commission or committee at the same time.

(Ord. 10 § 3, 1940; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.040. Serve without compensation.

Each member shall serve without compensation. Any member shall receive reimbursement for actual expenditures made in the discharge of official duties provided the same is authorized by the city council. No member shall have the power to incur any obligation against the city for any purpose unless the same is specifically authorized by the city council.

(Ord. 10 § 4, 1940; Ord. 192 § 2, 1960; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.050. Meetings.

For each commission or committee, the city council shall establish regular meetings at a frequency, time and place to be fixed by resolution. Each commission and committee of the city shall call and conduct its meetings in compliance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Title 5, Cal. Gov. Code Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 9 (Cal. Gov. Code § 54950 et seq.) and as such provisions may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 10 § 4, 1940; Ord. 192 § 2, 1960; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.060. Quorum.

A quorum of the commission or committee shall consist of one member more than one-half the members. All action of a commission or committee requires a quorum to be present, except as to the adjournment of a meeting, or the fixing of a time and place for a meeting, which actions may be taken without the presence of a quorum. Any action must be concurred in by a majority of the members present at the time.

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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§ 2.24.060

§ 2.24.110

(Ord. 10 § 4, 1940; Ord. 306 § 1, 1975; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.070. Officers.

The mayor shall appoint a chair and vice-chair to each commission or committee. The officers shall be appointed to a term of one year. The chair shall preside at all meetings, and in the absence of the chair, the vice-chair shall preside. In the absence of both the chair and the vicechair, the commission or committee shall choose a temporary chair.

(Ord. 10 § 4, 1940; Ord. 286 § 1, 1973; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 620 § 1, 1999; Ord. 622 § 1, 2001; Ord. 639 § 1, 2002; Ord. 659 § 1, 2004; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.080. Parliamentary rules.

Ordinary rules of parliamentary practice shall govern the meetings of each commission or committee, except to the extent that they conflict with other applicable rules and regulations specifically governing the conduct of public meetings by bodies subject to the Brown Act. (Ord. 10 § 4, 1940; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.090. City planning commission.

  • A. There is hereby created a city planning commission consisting of five members.

  • B. The city planning commission shall have and exercise all powers and duties granted to it by any provision or provisions of this code and shall further have the power to recommend to the city council or any officer or commission thereof plans and regulations to enhance the future growth, development, and beautification of the city.

  • (Ord. 10 § 5, 1940; Ord. 529 § 2, 1991; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.100. City parklands committee.

  • A. There is created a city parklands committee consisting of five members of the public, who shall be appointed and serve in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

  • B. The city parklands committee shall have the following powers and duties:

    1. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to parklands, grounds and landscaped portions of rights-of-way of the city, including all matters affecting policy, procedures, management and use of such public property;

    2. At the request or direction of the city council, to initiate studies, investigations and surveys in the use or management of parklands and other public property, and to report its findings and recommendations to the city council;

    3. To advise and assist the city council on any issue or matter pending before the city council which may affect parklands or other public property and which is referred to the parklands committee by the city council.

  • (Ord. 10 § 6, 1940; Ord. 241 § 1, 1967; Ord. 529 §§ 2, 28, 1991; Ord. 604 § 1, 1996; Ord. 612 § 2, 1999; Ord. 625 § 1, 2000; Ord. 631 § 1, 2002; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.110. City traffic safety committee.

  • A. There is created a city traffic safety committee, consisting of five members of the public,

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§ 2.24.130

who shall be appointed and serve in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

  • B. The city traffic safety committee shall have the following powers and duties:

    1. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council on matters of traffic safety, including all matters affecting policy and procedures related to traffic safety;

    2. At the request or direction of the city council, to initiate studies, investigations and surveys on matters of traffic safety and report its findings and make recommendations to the city council; and

    3. To advise and assist the city council on any issue or matter pending before the city council which relates to traffic matters and which is referred to the traffic safety committee by the city council.

  • (Ord. 230 § 1, 1965; Ord. 448 § 2, 1987; Ord. 610 §§ 1, 2, 1999; Ord. 625, 2000; Ord. 631 § 2, 2001; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 2.24.120. City investment policy advisory committee.

  • A. There is created a city investment advisory committee to serve in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The city investment advisory committee shall consist of the city treasurer; four members of the public that shall be appointed by the city council; and one ex-officio nonvoting member who is the city manager or city manager’s designee. Except for the city treasurer, members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed by a majority of the council.

  • B. The city investment policy advisory committee shall have the following powers and duties:

    1. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters of investments and banking, including all matters affecting policy and procedures related to investments and banking;

    2. At the request or direction of the city council, to initiate studies, evaluations and reviews of matters of investment and banking and report its findings and make recommendations to the city council and city treasurer; and

    3. To advise and assist the city council and city treasurer on any issue or matter pending before the city council or city treasurer which relates to investment and banking matters and which is referred to the investment policy advisory committee by the city council.

  • C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the city treasurer shall serve as chair of the investment policy advisory committee.

  • (Ord. 720 § 1, 2017; Ord. 726 § 1, 2017; Ord. 745 § 1, 2020)

§ 2.24.130. City finance advisory committee.

  • A. There is created a city finance advisory committee to serve in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The city finance advisory committee shall consist of five members of the public that shall be appointed by the city council and the city treasurer, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member. Except for the city treasurer, members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed by a majority of the council.

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§ 2.24.130

§ 2.24.140

  • B. The city finance advisory committee shall have the following powers and duties:

    1. To provide input and recommendations to the city council regarding budget reconciliation, including actual revenues and expenses at the departmental level;

    2. To consult and work with staff in the preparation of long-range financial planning forecasts; and

    3. To advise and assist the city council on fiscal liability matters facing the city and other fiscal matters referred to the finance advisory committee.

  • (Ord. 727 § 1, 2018)

§ 2.24.140. City technology advisory committee.

  • A. There is created a city technology advisory committee to serve in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The city technology advisory committee shall consist of five members of the public that shall be appointed by the city council. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed by a majority of the council.

  • B. The city technology advisory committee shall advise the city council and recommend on matters of:

    1. Resident engagement involving the evaluation and identification of means, methods and systems of electronic communications for enhancing open discussion about resident concerns.

    2. Government transparency through providing solutions that align with best practices for government transparency.

    3. Future technologies on the broad range of developing and evolving technologies that will affect the city and enhance resident services, connectivity, homes, and lives including citywide wireless and wireless master planning.

    4. Standards for dealing with technology-related suppliers, specifically for protecting resident privacy and security, and for developing quality accountability guidelines and metrics in service contracts.

  1. Wireless tower siting applications at such time formally directed by the city council.

(Ord. 731 § 1, 2018)

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§ 2.28.010

§ 2.28.050

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Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  4. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  5. Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  6. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
  8. Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  9. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  10. Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
  12. Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
  13. Title 3
  14. Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
  15. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
  16. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
  20. Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
  21. Title 5
  22. Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
  23. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  24. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  25. Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
  26. Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
  27. Title 6
  28. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
  29. Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
  30. Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  31. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  32. Title 8
  33. Chapter 8.32
  34. Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
  35. Chapter 8.14
  36. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
  37. Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  38. Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  39. Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
  40. Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
  41. Chapter 8.40
  42. Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
  43. Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  44. Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
  45. Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
  46. Title 9
  47. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  48. Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
  49. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
  50. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
  51. Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
  52. Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
  53. Chapter 9.20
  54. Title 10
  55. Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
  56. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  57. Chapter 10.12
  58. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  59. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  60. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
  61. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  62. Chapter 10.32
  63. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
  64. Chapter 10.40
  65. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
  66. Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  67. Chapter 10.52
  68. Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  69. Title 12
  70. Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
  72. Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
  73. Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
  74. Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
  75. Chapter 12.32
  76. Title 13
  77. Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
  78. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  79. Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
  80. Title 15
  81. Chapter 15.04
  82. Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  83. Chapter 15.12
  84. Chapter 15.20
  85. Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  86. Title 16
  87. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  88. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  89. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  90. Title 17
  91. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  92. Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
  93. Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  94. Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
  95. Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.40
  97. Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  98. Title 18
  99. Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  100. Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
  101. Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
  102. Chapter 18.37
  103. Chapter 18.39
  104. Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
  105. Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
  106. Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  107. Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  108. Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
  109. Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
  110. Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  111. Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  112. Title 19
  113. Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
  114. Chapter 19.02
  115. Title OL

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