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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 6:20 P.M. by Mayor Long at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed into Closed Session.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:24 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz*, and Mayor Long
ABSENT: None
*Councilman Wolowicz was present via teleconference from 6:20 P.M. to 9:50 P.M. from
the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Mile 238.5 George Parks Hwy., Meeting Room—
Building 1A—Conference Room, Denali National Park, Alaska 99755.
Also present were: Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager;
Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance/Information Technology
(IT); Tom Odom, Director of Recreation and Parks/Deputy Director of Public Works; Joel
Rojas, Community Development Director; Ara Greg Pfost, Deputy Community
Development Director; Ara Mihranian, Deputy Community Development Director; Eric
Mausser, Human Resources Manager; Leza Mikhail, Associate Planner; and Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Wolowicz.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Long recognized the Ishibashi Family for their many years of conducting a
successful agricultural business on the Peninsula and presented family members with a
proclamation commemorating their contributions to the community. Mayor Long
announced new phone numbers for residents to use for reporting aircraft noise over the
Peninsula and noted that these numbers were on the City's website.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Long announced Recyclers of the Month from the July 19, 2011 City Council
meeting: George Iacono and Han Y. Lee. 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.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tern Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to approve the agenda
as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (For Items not on the Agenda)
Robert Maxwell, Portuguese Bend Community Association (PBCA) Liaison, Rancho
Palos Verdes, reported that PBCA residents have complained about the following two
problems resulting from recent weekend events held at Mr. York's property: loud noise
and traffic on the PBCA's private roads generated by Mr. York's guests. Mr. Maxwell
stated that neither event required a Conditional Use Permit since the celebrants were
"friends" of Mr. York, and noted that there were reputedly 30 similar upcoming events.
Joan McClellan, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she moved to the area because it was
beautiful, natural and private. She complained of the number of people and the use of
colorful strobe lights at recent events held on Mr. York's site.
Lisa Gladstone, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that there have been problems regarding
peacock noise resulting from amplified sound at the York property events. She reported
that while holding a recent dinner party at her home, she and her guests were forced to
go inside due to the noise, steady traffic, and shrieking of the peacocks due to the event.
She requested that the Council consider placing the burden of relocating peacocks on
Mr. York as a noise mitigation measure for the parties.
Andrew Hajduizek, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that a small group of Rancho Palos
Verdes residents are being discriminated against due to their inability to use paragliders
in the City. He noted there are a limited number of places to launch paragliders on the
West coast, based on terrain configuration and steadiness of the wind currents. He
noted that the underlying premise for not allowing the paraoliding has been based on the
possibility of the City's liability for lawsuits.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr provided the following announcements: 1) The City recently
constructed a bocce ball court at Upper Pt. Vicente Park, noting that the REACH program
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recently held a successful tournament at the site; 2) The Recreation and Parks
Department, in concert with the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, was
holding two week-long Junior Ranger Earth Adventure Summer Camps to be held on
August 15-19, 2011 and August 22-26, 2011; and, 3) Staff has recently updated the link
on the City's homepage entitled "Proposed Pension Revisions" to include additional
information regarding employee pension programs.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item E (Purchase of Tax Defaulted Property on Cherry Hill Lane), Item
H (Register of Demands), and Item I ("TT" to the Trump National Golf Course Project -
Proposed Ficus Hedges) and there were three requests to speak regarding Item F and
three requests to speak regarding Item I ("TT" to the Trump National Golf Course Project
- Proposed Ficus Hedges).
Mayor Pro Tem Misetich requested that Item E (Purchase of Tax Defaulted Property on
Cherry Hill Lane) and Item L (Claim Against Southern California Edison for 2009
Portuguese Bend Fire Damages and Expenses) be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate consideration.
Mayor Long noted that he too would like Item E (Purchase of Tax Defaulted Property on
Cherry Hill Lane) removed for separate consideration.
Councilman Campbell requested that Item D (Unclaimed Deposits) be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to approve the Consent
Calendar with Item F (Request to Eliminate a 1991 Condition of Approval, thereby
Allowing New Railing to Remain at the Perimeter of an Existing Deck for the Property
Located at 28105 Golden Meadow) and Item I ("TT" to the Trump National Golf Course
Project - Proposed Ficus Hedges) to be heard immediately after the Consent Calendar;
and Item D (Unclaimed Deposits), Item E (Purchase of Tax Defaulted Property on Cherry
Hill Lane) and Item L (Claim Against Southern California Edison for 2009 Portuguese
Bend Fire Damages and Expenses) to be heard after Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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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 July 5, 2011 and July 19, 2011 Regular Meetings.
Border Issues Status Report
Received and filed the current report on the status of Border Issues.
Unclaimed Deposits
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Purchase of Tax Defaulted Property on Cherry Hill Lane
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Request to Eliminate a 1991 Condition of Approval, thereby Allowing New Railing
to Remain at the Perimeter of an Existing Deck for the Property Located at 28105
Golden Meadow (Case No. ZON2010-00386)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Apply for Los Angeles County Grant Funds
1) Authorized the submittal of a grant application to the County of Los Angeles Regional
Park and Open Space District (the District) for playground and restroom improvements to
Eastview Park in the amount of $150,000; and, 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR
PLAYGROUND AND RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS AT EASTVIEW PARK.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Revision "TT" to the Trump National Golf Course Project - Proposed Ficus Hedges
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This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Program Supplement Agreement No. N011 for Hawthorne Boulevard from Crest
Road to Palos Verdes Drive West Pedestrian Improvements
1) Approved the Program Supplement Agreement No. NO11 for the Hawthorne Boulevard
from Crest Road to Palos Verdes Drive West Pedestrian Improvements project; and, 2)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. NO11 FOR PARTIAL FEDERAL FUNDING OF THE HAWTHORNE
BOULEVARD FROM CREST ROAD TO PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
June 2011 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the June 2011 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Claim Against Southern California Edison for 2009 Portuguese Bend Fire Damages
and Expenses
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
License Agreement for 5903 Clint Place
Approved the license agreement, allowing grading within the City's slope easement on
5903 Clint Place.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Request to Eliminate a 1991 Condition of Approval, thereby Allowing New Railing
to Remain at the Perimeter of an Existing Deck for the Property Located at 28105
Golden Meadow (Case No. ZON2010-00386)
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were three requests to speak regarding this item.
There was no request for a staff report.
Sil Orlando, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he objected to conditions attached to
Exhibit A. He reported that he had received a notice from staff that several aspects
regarding the deck had been questioned, including possible extension of the deck; and
since the deck railing had been moved to the edge, the structural integrity of the deck
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needed to be verified. He reported that the deck was not extended and requested that
the condition regarding the deck extension be removed from the resolution.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the structural soundness and safety of the
deck in meeting Code requirements.
Adriana Orlando, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the deck was originally constructed
as a deck and is safe as built per the contractor's plans. She stated that the deck has
been approved and signed off by the City's Building Inspectors and submitted the
stamped approval of the plan for the record.
Cathy Chang, Palos Verdes Estates, opined that the Council decision was not fair in that
each Council Member did not visit her home to view the impact. She stated that allowing
the railing at the edge of the deck invades her privacy and requested that the condition
for the railing at the edge be denied.
Council and staff discussion continued regarding the structural stability of the deck and
the need for building plans for the deck.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to adopt the staff recommendation.
Councilman Campbell moved a substitute motion to re-notice the item until such time as
all Council Members go out to visit the situation from both homes. The motion died for a
lack of a second.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to adopt staff recommendation to:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY APPROVING A REQUEST TO
ELIMINATE CONDITION NO. 5 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 91-44 AND
ALLOWING A DECK RAILING TO BE LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF AN EXISTING
SECOND-STORY DECK AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28105 GOLDEN
MEADOW DRIVE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Revision "TT" to the Trump National Golf Course Project— Proposed Ficus Hedges
City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar
since there were requests to speak on the item and late correspondence was distributed
prior to the meeting regarding this item.
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There was no request for a staff report regarding this item.
Chip Zelt, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that Council made the correct decision, noting
that the previous and current owners have taken quite a bit of the views from the
homeowners and public. He stated that he thought Section 5 of the Resolution after the
first sentence should be amended to remove the language as it was not necessary.
Jessica Leeds, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Council is familiar with the Trump
National Golf Course since the City has been working with the developers for 20 years,
and all of the neighbors in the surrounding area came out in support of the Trump
Organization's driving range in lieu of homes being built in that particular location. She
stated that the ficus trees have been denied several times for this project and noted
Section 5 should be clarified to contain the same language as in a previous denial of
Revision GG.
Lenee Bilski, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she has concerns with Section 5 of the
proposed resolution as it seems to leave the door open for further requests for additional
foliage on the driving range that would impair views. She suggested changes to Section
5 of the resolution.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to adopt the staff recommendation
to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY DENYING REVISION TT, AN
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 163, FOR PROPOSED FICUS
HEDGES ON THE DRIVING RANGE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Zone Change Revision — East Tract 16540 Portuguese Bend Club (Case No. ZON2009-
00053) Location: 4194 Maritime Road
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no
written protests received, late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting, and
there were no requests to speak regarding the item.
Mayor Long declared the public hearing open.
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Associate Planner Mikhail provided a brief staff report regarding the proposed Zone
Change Code Amendment clean-up item.
Mayor Long declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to adopt the staff
recommendation to: INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 523, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING A REVISION TO CASE NO.
ZON2009-00053, A "CLEAN-UP" ZONE CHANGE FOR EAST TRACT 16540 —
PORTUGUESE BEND CLUB, TO REZONE 4194 MARITIME ROAD FROM RS-2
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO RS-5 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) IN
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Continuance of Public Hearing to Impose a Special Assessment for Nuisance
Abatement Costs at 28428 Cayuse Lane
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no
written protests received, late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting, and
there were no requests to speak regarding the item.
Mayor Long declared the public hearing open.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to waive the staff report
regarding this item.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Long declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to continue the public
hearing to the August 16, 2011 City Council meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Long called a brief recess from 8:30 P.M. to 8:44 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Marymount College —Applicability Interpretation of the June 1, 2010 Council
Adopted Conditions of Approval/30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were six requests to speak regarding this item.
Deputy Community Development Director Mihranian provided a detailed staff report and
PowerPoint presentation of the review of the Conditions of Approval for the Marymount
College Conditional Use Permit as either construction related or operational.
Lois Karp, CCC/ME, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that CCC/ME raised issues in March
2011 regarding items for which the College is not in compliance. She noted that
Marymount College was not in compliance with the following items: street parking;
summer camp and non-commercial use; modifications to the building; and, maintenance
of supplies, including chemicals that are used at the site. She concluded that the
Conditional Use Permit was not in compliance regarding Condition Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6
pertaining to the Mitigation Measures; Condition No. 15 regarding trip demand counts;
and, Condition No. 45 regarding the insurance for operation of the College.
George Zugsmith, CCC/ME, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that regarding Condition No.
60 each phase of the project should be completed before the next phase begins. He
stated that with respect to the condition regarding meetings of a Neighborhood Advisory
Committee, the College was out of compliance since there was to be a meeting last fall
and this spring. He noted that a form letter should be sent by Marymount College to the
five Homeowners Associations in the area regarding notification of the formation of the
neighborhood advisory committee.
Jim Gordon, CCC/ME, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he had a concern regarding the
second staff recommendation regarding a decision and affirmation about violations and
enforcement, noting that he requested that aspect be considered at a separate time.
Alice Snyder, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was present to request that the City
enforce the Conditional Use Permit as agreed to by Marymount College and the City last
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year. She noted problems with excessive street parking and the holding of a summer
camp at Marymount College.
Jack Karp, Rancho Palos Verdes, inquired as to the meaning of the statement that
Marymount College is in substantial compliance with the Conditional Use Permit.
Don Davis, Legal Counsel, Marymount College, stated that Marymount College was in
agreement with the staff report regarding construction versus operational Conditions of
Approval for the Conditional Use Permit. He stated that Marymount College needs to do
more regarding attempting to minimize street parking, noting that they continue to work
on a parking management strategy for the campus for the fall. He reported that the
College is reviewing options regarding offsite parking due to the increased enrollment
with the approval of the Baccalaureate Program. He commented on the work that the
College is doing in the City of Los Angeles and noted that the College would be revisiting
some of the construction items with staff in the fall.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Mayor Long moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to adopt Staff Recommendation No.
1 only, to affirm Staffs interpretation of the timing applicability of the June 1, 2010
Council adopted Conditions of Approval for conditions that apply now, as they relate to
operational activities of the College, versus later as they relate to construction related
activities for the Facilities Expansion Project; and clarified that although Condition No. 60
does not currently apply, the time clock began ticking regarding that condition on June 1,
2010.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Wolowicz left the meeting from his remote location at 9:50 P.M.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Long called a brief recess from 9:50 P.M. to 10:50 P.M.
Redevelopment Agency Dissolution and Exception Laws
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding the item.
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided a staff report regarding this item.
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Discussion ensued between Council and staff.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that his concern was that there is no certainty
regarding the future expenses regarding the Redevelopment Agency and opined that the
Council might consider the option of dissolving the Redevelopment Agency. He stated
that this might also be an opportunity to revisit the prioritization of items in the Capital
Improvement Program or consider other options.
Discussion continued between Council and staff.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to adopt staff
recommendation to: 1) Determine that the City and Redevelopment Agency ("Agency")
participate in the "Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program"; 2) Instruct Staff to
make the required payments to the State of California and continue redevelopment
activities under AB X1 27; 3) Agree to comply with Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the California
Health and Safety Code, and INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 524, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, TO COMPLY WITH PART 1.9 OF DIVISION
24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND TAKING CERTAIN
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; 4) Direct Staff to propose necessary budget
adjustments and prepare a transfer agreement between the Agency and City for
consideration at a future meeting; 5) Delegate to the City Manager and the City Attorney
the authority to file an appeal, if warranted, of the Department of Finance's determination
of the amount of the City's required AB X1 27 payment for FY11-12; and, 6) Affirmed that
the City will support the California Redevelopment Association (CRA) and the League of
California Cities in their efforts regarding legal action against the state.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wolowicz
ABSTAIN: None
Amendments to Competitive Service and Management Employee Personnel Rules
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to approve staff
recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING THE
COMPETITIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL RULES AND THE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL RULES.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wolowicz
ABSTAIN: None
Pension Subcommittee Update Report
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
Mayor Long presented a brief report regarding the item, noting that he and Councilman
Wolowicz requested the item be agend ized.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to receive and file the
report.
Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Unclaimed Deposits
City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by
Councilman Campbell for separate consideration.
Councilman Campbell stated that he would like to consider the option to designate the
money to a particular project instead of returning it to the General Fund.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to adopt the staff
recommendation to: Approve the transfer of$33,317.39 from the Trust Deposits Excess
Funds account to the General Fund.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wolowicz
ABSTAIN: None
Purchase of Tax Defaulted Property on Cherry Hill Lane
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City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by
Mayor Pro Tern Misetich and Mayor Long for separate consideration; and late
correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting regarding this item.
Mayor Pro Tern Misetich requested a staff report for clarification and Mayor Long inquired
as to the justification of the price for the property.
Deputy City Manager Petru provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to adopt staff
recommendation to: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Agreement to
Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property with the Los Angeles County Tax Collector for a 0.39-
acre vacant parcel located on Cherry Hill Lane in the Portuguese Bend Landslide area.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wolowicz
ABSTAIN: None
Claim Against Southern California Edison for 2009 Portuguese Bend Fire Damages
and Expenses
City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by
Mayor Pro Tern Misetich for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tern Misetich inquired as to how staff arrived at the estimated cost of the
habitat restoration for the burned area as a result of the Portuguese Bend Fire in 2009.
Community Development Director Rojas explained that native habitat restoration was
expensive due to the labor intensive nature of the work and the estimate for the cost was
based on the actual costs provided by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to adopt the staff recommendation
to: 1) Authorize the submission of a claim by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes against
Southern California Edison for actual expenses incurred by the City and the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy and for the estimated cost of future habitat restoration of
damaged critical native habitat acreage due to the August 27, 2009 Portuguese Bend
fire; and, 2) Approve the letter of intent between the City and the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Land Conservancy designating the use of any claim proceeds received by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, including any future distributions to the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Land Conservancy.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wolowicz
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Councilman Campbell, Councilman Stern and Mayor Long stated that they did not have
anything to report at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Misetich reported on his attendance at
various organization and association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports
were provided on July 5, 2011.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported that all Council Members participated in the Closed
Session, including Councilman Wolowicz by teleconference; and Council gave direction
to staff with respect to how to proceed regarding a matter of potential litigation, on a 3-2
vote, with Mayor Long and Councilman Campbell dissenting.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:09 P.M., Mayor Long adjourned the meeting.
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