Planning Consultant Services to Assist in the Preparation of the Rancho Palos Verdes 7th Cycle Housing Element

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes seeks a qualified planning consulting firm or individual to develop the city’s 7th‑Cycle Housing Element (2029‑2037), including required CEQA environmental documentation, public‑engagement activities, and coordination with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to achieve certification. The consultant will manage the project, conduct housing analyses, prepare draft and final documents, and support the city through adoption hearings. • Comprehensive housing‑element update covering AFF Fair Housing analysis, sites inventory, constraints assessment, policies, and implementation programs. • Required CEQA documentation (Initial Study, Negative/Mitigated Negative Declaration, or EIR) and tribal consultation. • Design and execution of a community‑engagement program with up to four public meetings and technical assistance to the city. • Coordination with HCD for submittal, comment resolution, and final certification. • Delivery of final electronic files, GIS/Excel data, and participation in adoption hearings.