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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Long at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
ABSENT: None
Also present were: Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager;
Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance/Information Technology
(IT); Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Tom Odom, Director of Recreation
and Parks/Deputy Director of Public Works; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of
Finance/IT; Katie Howe, Administrative Analyst II; Emilio Blanco, Maintenance
Superintendent; Eric Mausser, Human Resources Manager; and Carla Morreale, City
Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by City Attorney Lynch.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Long thanked the City of Rolling Hills for its generous contribution of CDBG
Funds to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to promote housing rehabilitation projects for
income qualified residents of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Long announced Recyclers of the Month from the May 17, 2011 City Council
meeting: John Cerami and Ace Kim. He indicated that all winners receive a check for
$250 representing a year of free refuse service and urged everyone to participate in the
City's Recycling Program.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Morreale reported that staff requested the removal of Item No. 4 (Consider
Requests for Contract Extensions from Residential Haulers in Lieu of Rate Increases)
from the Agenda due to the receipt of letters requesting the withdrawal of the proposals
from both EDCO Disposal Corporation and Universal Waste Systems.
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Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to approve the agenda,
as amended.
Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (For Items not on the Agenda)
Mark Wells, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that residents should provide comments to
the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5 regarding the Clear Water Program;
and he proposed a change to the Municipal Code regarding temporary residential
housing not exceeding 365 consecutive days, for which the City could collect a transient
occupancy tax (TOT).
Richard Hess, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he recently received information from
staff regarding the status of the Civic Center project. He inquired if the existing City Hall
buildings were structurally safe for reuse or renovation.
City Manager Lehr stated that there would be a brief report during the City Manager's
Report regarding the Civic Center Facilities Assessment Project.
Mayor Long reported that Dr. Michael Brophy had notified him that he would be late in
arriving at the meeting and suggested that Dr. Brophy be allowed to speak under Public
Comments for items not on the Agenda at an appropriate time after he arrives.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to allow Dr. Brophy to speak once
he arrives.
Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr provided a report and PowerPoint presentation regarding the
performance highlights and achievements for the last year.
Deputy City Manager Petru provided a status update report regarding the Civic Center
Facilities Assessment Project.
Council and staff discussion ensued and staff was directed to provide the Civic Center
Council Subcommittee with copies of the Facilities Assessment report.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was late correspondence distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item C (Border Issues Status Report) and there was one request to
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speak regarding Item J (Time Extension Request for a Site Plan Review and Grading
Permit [Case No. ZON2009-00396]; Mr. Thompson, 2700% San Ramon Drive).
Mayor Long noted that since there is a request to speak on Item J, it would be heard
immediately after the Consent Calendar.
Councilman Wolowicz stated that he had brief comments regarding Item C (Border
Issues Status Report) and Item L (Additions to the Consolidated Loan between the City
and Redevelopment Agency for Expenses Incurred during FY09-10) and requested
those items be removed for separate consideration.
Councilman Campbell requested that Item M (Award Three-Year Maintenance
Contracts for: 1) Landscape Maintenance Services for Parks; and, 2) Landscape
Maintenance Services for City Medians, Corridor Improvements, and Weed Abatement
for Rights-of-Way) be removed for separate consideration.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to approve the
Consent Calendar with Item J removed and placed immediately after the Consent
Calendar, and Item C, L, and M removed and placed at the end of Regular Business
items.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion to Waive Full Reading
Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances presented at this meeting
with consent of the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all Council Members after
the reading of the title.
Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the May 3, 2011 Regular Meeting; May 10, 2011 Adjourned
Regular Meeting; and May 10, 2011 Special Meeting.
Border Issues Status Report
This item removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Appeal of a Special Use Permit at Green Hills Memorial Park (Planning Case No.
ZON2010-00366)
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY APPROVING THE
APPLICANT'S APPEAL TO OVERTURN THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL
OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, BUT MODIFYING THE APPROVAL PERIOD FROM
THE REQUESTED NINE (9) YEARS TO THIRTY (30) MONTHS (PLANNING CASE
NO. ZON2010-00366).
Contract Renewal for Biological Consulting Services
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an extension of the current professional
service agreement with David Magney Environmental Consulting to provide on-call
biological consulting services on an as-needed basis to the City for an additional two-
year period until June 30, 2013.
Extension of Professional Services Agreement for FY 11-12 Home Improvement
Program Administration
Approved and executed the Second Amendment to Agreement between the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes and MDG Associates, Inc. to provide Home Improvement
Program administration services for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 for a not-
to-exceed amount of$30,000.
Extension of Professional Services Agreement for FY 11-12 Community
Development Block Grant Administration
Approved and executed the Second Amendment to Agreement between the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes and Diana Cho Associates, to provide Community Development
Block Grant administration services for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 for a
not-to-exceed amount of$18,500.
Contract Renewal for On-Call Photo Simulation Services
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an extension of the current professional
service agreement with VisionScape, Inc. to provide professionally prepared and
certified photo simulations to the City on an as-needed basis for major project
applications for an additional two-year period, until June 30, 2013.
Appeal of the Planning Commission's Imposition of Condition No. 14 of Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2011-13 Pertaining to the Height of a Solid Barrier
Wall along the South Property Line of the Golden Cove Center— (31100-31176 and
31212-31246 Palos Verdes Drive West— Case No. ZON2010-00402)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY DENYING THE APPEAL OF
CONDITION NO. 14 OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011-13, AND
AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO REQUIRE A 6'-0" TALL
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SOLID BARRIER WALL TO BE RECONSTRUCTED ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY
LINE AT THE GOLDEN COVE CENTER (CASE NO. ZON2010-00402).
Time Extension Request for a Site Plan Review and Grading Permit (Case No.
ZON2009-00396); Mr. Thompson, 27001/2 San Ramon Drive
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Contract Service Agreement for On-Call Plan Check Services for Water Efficient
Landscape Plans
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year professional service
agreement with Willdan to provide professional plan check services to review
Landscape Document Packages as required by the State of California and the City's
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 15.34 of the RPVMC).
Additions to the Consolidated Loan between the City and Redevelopment Agency
for Expenses Incurred during FYO9-10
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Award Three-Year Maintenance Contracts for: 1) Landscape Maintenance
Services for Parks; and, 2) Landscape Maintenance Services for City Medians,
Corridor Improvements, and Weed Abatement for Rights-of-Way (Blanco)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
April 2011 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the April 2011 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Award Construction Contract - San Ramon Canyon Sewer Relocation Project
1) Approved the plans and specifications for the construction of the San Ramon Canyon
Sewer relocation at the Palos Verdes Drive East Switchbacks; 2) Authorized the award
of a construction contract to Garcia Juarez Construction, Inc. for the bid in the amount
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of$188,875; 3) Authorized the award of a professional services contract to Charles
Abbott &Associates for the not to exceed amount of$11,000; 4) ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-55, THE
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11, FOR A BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $211,000 TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS FUND (SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM); 5) Authorized the
expenditure of$188,875 for the Sewer Relocation Project plus a construction
contingency of$11,125 for the construction of this project and $11,000 for inspection
services; and, 6) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with
Garcia Juarez Construction, Inc.
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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Time Extension Request for a Site Plan Review and Grading Permit (Case No.
ZON2009-00396); Mr. Thompson, 27001/2 San Ramon Drive
As there was no request for a staff report, Mayor Long requested that the speaker be
heard regarding the item.
Sara Dokter, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she has dealt with the noise of cement
trucks and heavy equipment for the last year traveling to the lot below her home and
requested that the time extension not be granted.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to grant a one-time,
one-year extension of the approval for Case No. ZON2009-00396 (Site Plan Review
and Grading Permit) for the property located at 2700% San Ramon Drive, thereby
setting the final expiration date as May 18, 2012, with all conditions of approval
remaining in full force and effect.
Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
Award Three-Year Maintenance Contracts for: 1) Landscape Maintenance
Services for Parks; and, 2) Landscape Maintenance Services for City Medians,
Corridor Improvements, and Weed Abatement for Rights-of-Way (Blanco)
Maintenance Superintendent Blanco provided a brief staff report regarding the item.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff.
Kathy Campbell, President, Rancho Palos Verdes Homeowners Association, Rancho
Palos Verdes, stated that Bennett Enterprises was currently the landscape service for
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the 76 homes in their association. She spoke highly of the service they receive from
Bennett and noted that Bennett has been proactive to help the association keep their
costs down and regularly uses sustainable practices.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to: 1) Award a three-year contract
with (3) one-year options to renew by mutual agreement, for Landscape Maintenance
Services for Parks to Marina Landscape, Inc. in the amount of$190,359.24 for the total
base bid, and authorize an additional 20% contingency of $38,071.85 for unanticipated
repairs and emergencies for a total contract amount of $228,431.09; 2) Award a three-
year contract with (3) one-year options to renew by mutual agreement, for Landscape
Maintenance Services for City Medians, Corridor Improvements, and Weed Abatement
for Rights-of-Way to Marina Landscape, Inc. in the amount of$148,050.24 for the total
base bid, and authorize an additional 20% contingency of$29,610.05 for unanticipated
repairs and emergencies for a total contract amount of$177,660.29; and, 3) Authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute two three-year maintenance contracts with (3) one-
year options to renew by mutual agreement, to Marina Landscape, Inc. for the following:
a) Landscape Maintenance Services for Parks; and, b) Landscape Maintenance
Services for City Medians, Corridor Improvements, and Weed Abatement for Rights-of-
Way for FY 2011-12 through FY 2013-14.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (For Items not on the Agenda) (continued)
Dr. Michael Brophy, President, Marymount College, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that
he was presenting a check from Marymount College for more than $71,000; and
thanked Mayor Long for his letter affirming that the College was steadfast in its
commitment to reimburse the City and electorate for the November 2010 Measure P
Election. He stated that the College brought forward its concerns regarding the election
on May 13, 2011, and noted that the College was ready to move on, focusing on the
following: the students, the College's new baccalaureate institution, new athletic
conference, and the extension of its instructional program into San Pedro. He
presented a check to Mayor Long on behalf of Marymount College.
AGENDA REORDERED:
Mayor Long noted that staff had informed him that there were 11 requests to speak
regarding Item No. 5 (Contract Amendment with Mia Lehrer &Associates for Skate Park
Public Outreach) and suggested that the Council consider moving that item up on the
agenda.
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Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Long called a recess from 8:10 P.M. to 8:19 P.M.
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
Contract Amendment with Mia Lehrer& Associates for Skate Park Public
Outreach
Administrative Analyst Howe provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Lovell Chase, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was against the inclusion of a skate
park at Hesse Park and expressed concern regarding the additional cost for this public
outreach. He provided statistics regarding the number of residents versus non-
residents that were in favor of the skate park and referenced an early City survey
conducted by the City which demonstrated that there was very little support for a skate
park.
Ellen November, Rancho Palos Verdes, President, Skate Park PV, stated that the
mission of the organization is to find a safe and welcoming location on the Peninsula for
skateboarders, noting that she has publically stated that she will raise $400,000 for a
skate park. She stated she was in favor of a public outreach for a skate park for the
health and safety of youth.
Kristin Anderson, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she is the wife of Professional
Skate Boarder Kenny Anderson and spoke in support of the skate park as a safe facility
for skate boarders to practice their sport on the Peninsula. She noted the sport has
helped her husband become a positive role model for youth.
Carolyn Paddock, Rolling Hills Estates, stated that she supported a skate park and the
public outreach to find out if the community desires and possible options and locations
for a skate park.
Thomas Wingard, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was in favor of a skate park; the
four Peninsula cities have supported sports overall; there was a deficiency in that there
was no skate park facility on the Peninsula; and he noted no preference for a particular
location.
Chris Strong, Palos Verdes Estates, stated he is a proponent of a skate park as it
promotes outdoor recreation and healthy living, noting that the time is right for such a
development on the Peninsula.
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John Freeman, Pacific View Homeowners Association, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated
that the Mia Lehrer &Associates organization has prepared only two of the three plans
which they were contracted to prepare. He presented a PowerPoint of a family-friendly
plan that he prepared and recommended that there should be a safer location for
skateboarding, noting that the end of a step hill at Hesse Park is not acceptable.
Noel Park, President, Pacific View Homeowners Association, Rancho Palos Verdes,
stated that he appreciates the Council's desire to create active recreation areas at
Lower Hesse Park, but noted he was frustrated with the process of the development of
this location, noting that a skate park was suggested near the end of the initial outreach
process. He stated that a skate park is less favored than a dog park at this location,
noting that the impact on the neighborhood would be substantial and recommended that
Council should seek out a better location for a skate park.
Tyler Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, stated that he grew up skate boarding in Palos
Verdes and noted he was in support of a skate park for the Peninsula for reasons of
safety.
Leon November, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he is in favor of the staff
recommendation to perform a public outreach program to analyze the feasibility of a
skate park on the Peninsula.
Jim Parker, Palos Verdes Estates, stated that he was a proponent of a skate park at
Hesse Park and noted that many young people are not able to participate in organized
sports and encouraged the public outreach for a skate park at the Lower Hesse Park
location. He listed several skate park locations in other communities.
Sharon Yarber, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated she was in favor of the City finding out if
there is community support for a skate park and if so, considering several locations for
that skate park. She suggested the City Attorney research possible liability issues
regarding skate parks and suggested the City consider partnering with the City of
Torrance in the renovation of the skate park facility at Wilson Park.
Dorothy Weeks, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she has wondered why Lower Hesse
Park was in disrepair and not being watered. She stated she has researched the
website that contained the skate park petition and noted that one entry suggested that
the park location be placed near the Peninsula Center for the convenience of the
skaters and businesses in the area.
Karen Freeman, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that Locklenna is a steep street and
noted that she has concerns regarding the safety of children skating to the park due to
its location. She suggested that the landfill site be considered as a possible skate park
location.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff.
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Director of Recreation and Parks Odom suggested that the Council consider an
alternative to direct staff to renegotiate the scope of the work with Mia Lehrer &
Associates to include an expanded site analysis to consider other public and private
property or leased property available in the area that could potentially be used as a
skate park, along with set criteria to evaluate the potential sites.
City Manager Lehr reported that if the Council is agreeable, the City Manager has a
purchasing authority limit that could accommodate enough flexibility in the proposal to
expand the scope to evaluate additional sites, so that there would be no additional
delays regarding the project.
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to approve the
staff recommendation, as revised by staff, to: 1) Renegotiate the scope of the work with
Mia Lehrer &Associates to include an expanded site analysis to consider other public
and private property or leased property available in the area that could potentially be
used as a skate park, along with set criteria to evaluate the potential sites; and,
2) Authorize the City Manager under her purchasing authority limit to accommodate
enough flexibility in the proposal to expand the scope to evaluate additional sites, so
that there would be no additional delays regarding the project.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Draft FY11-12 Budget
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
City Manager Lehr provided introductory comments regarding the Draft FY11-12
Budget, as a balanced budget containing a surplus and no proposed service reductions.
She noted that the draft budget allocates increased levels of funding in the City's
Reserve Funds.
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided an overview and PowerPoint
presentation highlighting the components of the General Fund in the Draft FY11-12
Budget; estimated City Reserves; Capital Improvement Program and Water Quality
Flood Protection Program; Performance Incentive Program; Tools included in the
budget for Council Priorities and Policies; and items not included in the budget.
Deputy City Manager Petru provided brief comments regarding the components of the
Sheriff contract and proposed adjustments to support the regional model of the Sheriff
contract.
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Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided additional information regarding the
proposed budget.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Long called a recess from 10:24 P.M. to 10:39 P.M.
Council and staff discussion continued and each Council Member provided his
proposed budget line items in the Baseline Budget presented for Council's
consideration.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to adopt the staff
recommendation, as amended, in anticipation of the Public Hearing to adopt the
FY11-12 Budget on June 21, 2011, with the following budgeted line items: 1) Employee
Compensation - Performance Incentive Pool at $114,300; 2) Merit Increase of 1.6% at
$92,000; 3) Aircraft Noise Consulting at $15,000; Federal Lobbyist at $48,000;
Community Outreach (excluding grants) at $47,300; Leadership Academy &
Organizational Development at $20,000; CORE Program at $188,200; Public Safety
Targeted Enforcement & Outreach Programs at $15,000; City Hall Reception Area
Staffing at $32,000; Fourth of July Celebration at $25,800; Other Recreation Special
Events at $27,100; Hesse Park Kitchen Improvements reduce to zero until staff returns
with information regarding the actual need for these improvements at the present time;
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Parking Lot Repairs at $25,000; City Hall Community
Room Drop Ceiling Retrofit at $15,000; Community Survey at $75,000; Ladera Linda
Site Master Planning at $100,000; Infrastructure Report Card at $50,000; and Reserve
an amount of$6,000 for the exploration of a City Hall Cooling System with staff to return
with estimates for viable solutions to address the problem.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell*, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
*Councilman Campbell dissented from the approval of the Employee Merit Increase of
1.6%.
Review of Draft 2011 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
Without objection, the staff report was waived.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to receive and file the
draft 2011 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Draft 2011 Five-Year Financial Model
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Bill James, Chair, Finance Advisory Committee (FAC), Rancho Palos Verdes, stated
that the FAC reviewed the Five-Year Financial Model during two recent meetings. He
noted that the City was in very good financial shape although there were a few
challenges to be faced in the future.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to adopt staff
recommendation to review and file the Draft 2011 Five-Year Financial Model (2011
Model).
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Consider Requests for Contract Extensions from Residential Haulers in Lieu of
Rate Increases
This item was removed from the Agenda.
Increased UPCCAA Informal Bid Limit
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to waive the staff report.
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Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to adopt the staff
recommendation to read the ordinance by title only, waive further reading, and
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 522, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, AMENDING SECTION 2.42.050 OF THE RANCHO PALOS
VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE INFORMAL BID LIMIT AS
PERMITTED BY THE STATE AND REMOVE THE INFORMAL BID LIMIT
EXCEPTION.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Border Issues Status Report
Councilman Wolowicz reported that he had requested that this item be removed from
Consent Calendar.
As there was no request for a staff report, Mayor Long deemed the staff report waived.
Councilman Wolowicz reported that, as noted in the staff report, no direction was given
to staff to send letters to Senators Boxer and Feinstein regarding the LPG butane
storage tanks.
Mayor Pro Tem Misetich suggested that the letter that was written to Councilwoman
Hahn might be used to craft letters to be sent to Senators Boxer and Feinstein.
Mayor Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to receive and file the staff
report, with direction to staff to respond to Councilman Wolowicz's question regarding
the need for letters to be drafted to Senators Boxer and Feinstein pertaining to the LPG
butane storage tanks.
Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
Additions to the Consolidated Loan between the City and Redevelopment Agency
for Expenses Incurred during FYO9-10
Councilman Wolowicz had requested that this item be removed from Consent Calendar.
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Without objection, the staff report was waived and Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to receive and file this
staff report, which provides information regarding FY10-11 loan additions to the Rancho
Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency in the amount of$346,483 for expenses incurred
by the City during FY09-10. The Consolidated Loan Agreement dated December 1,
2003 authorizes the loan additions.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each of the Council Members reported on his attendance at various organization and
association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on May 17,
2011.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 12:23 A.M., Mayor Long adjourned the meeting. ,
Attest: Mayor
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