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CC MINS 20110329 ADJ MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 29, 2011 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Long at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file, and was immediately recessed into Closed Session. The meeting reconvened at 7:06 P.M. City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long ABSENT: Campbell (arrived at 7:29 P.M.) Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance/Information Technology (IT); Tom Odom, Deputy Director of Public Works/Interim Director of Recreation and Parks; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of Finance/Information Technology (IT); and Carla Morreale, City Clerk. FLAG SALUTE: The Flag Salute was led by Herb Stark. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to approve the agenda as presented. Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Lenee Bilski, Rancho Palos Verdes, noted that there was temporary fencing at Lower Pt. Vicente for the annual goat grazing at the site and provided comments regarding the proposed Annenberg Project and the process for the preliminary draft application, as part of the formal application, which has been submitted to the California Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). She requested the continued maintenance of the Lower Pt. Vicente site, information regarding the amount of staff input on the proposed Annenberg Project, and the posting of the Annenberg Project preliminary draft application on the City's website. Sharon Yarber, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided handouts and commented on information from an older Public Records Act Request regarding components of the proposed Annenberg Project; and on the McCarrell Canyon Project construction contract. City Council Minutes March 29, 2011 Page 1 of 7 CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Lehr provided an update on the final billing to Marymount College regarding the November 2, 2010 Measure P Election. Community Development Director Rojas reported that in December 2010 the Council had directed staff to work with the Annenberg Foundation regarding the submittal of an application to the State of California Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). He provided an update on the application process regarding the proposed Annenberg Project. City Manager Lehr invited residents to visit the City's website to learn about many upcoming recreation activities and events, including nature hikes; golf clinic; Pitch, Hit and Run; Egg-extravaganza; youth career workshop; Night at the Museum events; and the Palos Verdes Marathon. She provided information regarding the use of goats in the City's fuel modification program and an upcoming opportunity for the public to meet the goats. AGENDA ITEMS REORDERED: Councilman Stern suggested that City Council Oral Reports be heard at this time, to allow additional time for Councilman Campbell to arrive so that he can participate in the Regular Business items. Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to move City Council Oral Reports forward on the agenda. Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member reported on his attendance at various organization and association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on March 15, 2011. Councilman Campbell arrived at 7:29 P.M., during City Council Oral Reports. He stated that he would submit his report in writing. NEW BUSINESS: REGULAR NEW BUSINESS: Fiscal Perspective for 2011 Budget Process Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding fiscal perspective for 2011 Budget process. City Council Minutes March 29, 2011 Page 2 of 7 Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff. By acclamation, the Council received and filed the report. FY 11-12 City Grant Requests City Clerk Morreale reported that there were 15 requests to speak regarding this item. Councilman Wolowicz noted that he would recuse himself from the meeting during discussion of the grants for the Norris Theater and South Bay Children's Health Center. Deputy City Manager Petru provided a staff report regarding the requests for City grants that the City has received for Fiscal Year 2011-12. Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff. John Merryman, South Bay Family Health Care, stated that the South Bay Family Health Care organization is the only federally qualified Health Center in the area and noted that they had requested an increase in the amount of their grant due to increased use and costs. Renee Cartwright, President, Los Serenos de Pt. Vicente, Rancho Palos Verdes, requested support for the 6th Grade Geology Program and the Los Serenos Jr. Docent Program. She noted that the Los Serenos organization began funding the 6th Grade Geology Program when the Palos Verdes School Parents/Teachers Association could no longer fund the program. Don Eichhorn, Immediate Past President, Los Serenos and Chairman, Jr. Docent Program, Rolling Hills Estates, requested continuing support for the Jr. Docent Program at Los Serenos de Pt. Vicente which is a good program for both the participating youth and adult volunteer docents. Mary DiMatteo, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Pool Committee, Rolling Hills Estates, stated that the high school pool is heavily used by students on the Peninsula and other community groups and that it is in great need of replacement. Kenneth Gash, President, Peninsula Symphony Association, Rancho Palos Verdes, requested support for the organization, noting that the members of the orchestra are all volunteer members and the organization provides free concerts and community services. Lynn Swank, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was in support of the Los Serenos de Pt. Vicente organization receiving grant funding as it is a local and worthy organization providing education to children in the community. She outlined criteria that she uses to decide on personal donations to charitable organizations. City Council Minutes March 29, 2011 Page 3 of 7 Jo Woods, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that as a retired educator she was in support of grant funding of the 6t" Grade Geology Program at Forrestal Canyon and the Ladera Linda Community Center through the Los Serenos de Pt. Vicente organization. Robert W. Miller, President and Executive Director, Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, Palos Verdes Estates, stated that the Chamber Orchestra is an independent 501(c)3 organization that is a fully professional orchestra that provides a five concert season at the Norris Theater to the Peninsula and surrounding community and requested support for the organization. Kathy Pape, Peninsula Education Foundation, stated that she requested grant support for the Peninsula Education Foundation to support the education, teaching and counseling services provided by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Kathy Gould, Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Redondo Beach, introduced the new Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Eileen Hupp and requested continued financial support of the Chamber to support local businesses, marketing, and local events. Kathy Gould, Peninsula Friends of the Library, Palos Verdes Peninsula Library District, Redondo Beach, requested continuing grant support for the Library Annex which provides after school services for teenagers, parenting workshops, and programs for Peninsula Seniors. Derell Gable, Rolling Hills Kiwanis, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Kiwanis organization is a volunteer group requesting support for a portion of the expenses of the 2012 Palos Verdes Marathon so that the organization can continue to support the many community organizations on the Peninsula and surrounding cities. Ann Shaw, President, Peninsula Seniors, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that their organization is open to all Peninsula seniors, noting that the number of participants has increased. She requested an increase in the City's grant support due to the increase in community participation. Herb Stark, Los Serenos de Pt. Vicente, Rancho Palos Verdes, requested continuing support of the Jr. Docent Program and the 6th Grade Geology Program which supports Peninsula students and instills in the youth an appreciation for their quality of life and preservation of the natural habitat. Jan F. Simon, President, South Bay Chamber Music Society, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the South Bay Chamber Music Society requests support for the free concerts provided to the Peninsula community by its organization for 48 years. Laurie Whalen-Martinez, Executive Director, Support for Harbor Area Women's Lives (SHAWL), San Pedro, requested continuing support for its organization which is a 6- City Council Minutes March 29, 2011 Page 4 of 7 month residential treatment facility for abused and addicted women from the surrounding communities. At 8:54 P.M., Councilman Wolowicz left the dais, prior to the speaker regarding South Bay Children's Health Center. Tina Harris, Executive Director, South Bay Children's Health Center, San Pedro, requested continuing grant support of the organization which provides residents of the Peninsula community with dental, vision, and mental health needs. RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Long called a recess from 8:54 P.M. to 9:11 P.M. At 9:11 P.M., Councilman Wolowicz returned to the dais after the recess. Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to grant specific amounts to various organizations. Council discussion ensued and each of the Council Members provided his suggested grant amounts for the various organizations, which staff displayed on a projected image of an Excel spreadsheet. Mayor Long withdrew his second from the motion. Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to adopt staff recommendation No. 1 to incorporate payment for the performances provided by the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band ($800) and Shakespeare by the Sea ($1,200 plus in- kind services) into the Recreation and Parks Department's Special Events budget for FY11-12 and FY12-13. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Long moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to direct staff to incorporate a contribution of$80,000 to the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (PVPHS) Pool Campaign in the FY11-12 Budget using Environmental Excise Tax (EET) and/or Quimby funds, subject to: a) the PVPHS Pool Campaign reaching its fundraising goal of $2.1 million; b) the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) proceeding with replacing the existing pools rather than only renovating them, and c) the City entering into a joint use agreement with PVPUSD to allow the City to provide recreational programming at the new pool, either on a contract basis or using City City Council Minutes March 29, 2011 Page 5 of 7 resources; and, d) directed staff to explore the possible use of PVPUSD's other pool facilities for City-sponsored recreational programming. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Long moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to adopt the amounts set forth in Mayor Pro Tem Misetich's column with the following modifications: a) reduction of the Chamber of Commerce amount to zero; b) reduction of the Peninsula Seniors allocation to $10,000; and, c) allocation of$5,000 to the Kiwanis Club. Councilman Stern suggested that that motion be split since Councilman Wolowicz was recusing himself from voting on the grants for the Norris Center for the Performing Arts and South Bay Children's Health Center. Mayor Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to split the motion and award the grants for all of the following entities except Norris Center for the Performing Arts and South Bay Children's Health Center: Animal Lovers of the South Bay $500 Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay $500 Community Helpline $1,000 Harbor Community Clinic $4,000 Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates $5,000 Los Serenos de Point Vicente $7,000 Palos Verdes Library District (Annex) $10,000 Peninsula Seniors $10,000 Peninsula Symphony Association $500 Pet Protector's League $2,000 South Bay Chamber Music Society, Inc. $500 South Bay Family Health Care $5,000 Support for Harbor Area Women's Lives (SHAWL) $2,000 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long NOES: Campbell ABSENT: None At 9:58 P.M., Councilman Wolowicz recused himself from the dais for the discussion regarding amounts to be allocated to the Norris Center for the Performing Arts and South Bay Children's Health Center. City Council Minutes March 29, 2011 Page 6 of 7 Mayor Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to adopt the amounts of $2,500 for the Norris Center for the Performing Arts and $10,000 for the South Bay Children's Health Center. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Long NOES: Campbell ABSENT: Wolowicz At 10:00 P.M., Councilman Wolowicz returned to the dais. City Manager Lehr pointed out that although the City Council was unable to grant all of the requests received, the City had significantly increased its support to local non-profit organizations from $53,500 in FY10-11 to a total of$142,500 using a variety of funding sources, and noted that the City Council can take much pride in this unprecedented level of support for the community. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to the existing litigation with VH Property Corporation, a report was provided and no action taken; and, 2) With respect to the Potential Initiation of Litigation regarding a contract to maintain certain streets, the Council unanimously directed staff to obtain certain documents regarding the maintenance of the streets, and if necessary prepare a Public Records Act request to do so, with Councilman Campbell absent from the Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT: At 10:04 P.M., Mayor Long adjourned the meeting. Mayor Atte t: (f/e- r lAwieie City Clerk W:\City Council Minutes\2011\20110329 CC MINS.doc City Council Minutes March 29, 2011 Page 7 of 7