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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Long at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
ABSENT: Campbell (excused)
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; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of
Finance/Information Technology; Leza Mikhail, Associate Planner; Katie Howe,
Administrative Analyst II; and Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Wolowicz.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Long announced the recent passing of John Meyer, former Administrator of the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, and noted that the meeting would be
adjourned in his memory.
Mayor Long recognized John McCarthy, the Past Chair of the Klondike Canyon Geologic
Hazard Abatement District, for his many years of service on that District Board, and
presented him with a proclamation.
Mayor Long recognized Commander Ronene Anda for her recent promotion to
Commander. He thanked her for her years of service to the City and surrounding
communities and presented her with a framed commemorative photograph of Abalone
Cove.
Mayor Long provided comments and a PowerPoint presentation regarding the recently
withdrawn Annenberg Project.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Long called a brief recess from 7:25 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
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RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Long announced Recyclers of the Month from the August 2, 2011 City Council
meeting: Raoul Hance and Gerald Maxwell. 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:
Councilman Stern stated that he had a concern regarding Item H (City Council Meetings
and Conferences Expenditure Reimbursement) which had been removed from the
agenda. He stated that it was his understanding that this item would be placed on the
next Council agenda if the Council Member has not resolved the overage regarding his
individual budget by that time, noting the importance of transparency.
Mayor Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to approve the agenda as
presented, with Item H removed, with the understanding that Item H (City Council
Meetings and Conferences Expenditure Reimbursement) will come back on the
September 6, 2011 Council Agenda as a Regular Business item.
Councilman Stern stated his objection to the motion.
Without further objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (For Items not on the Agenda)
Mark Schultz, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he has noticed a great number of
political campaign signs in residents' yards and on the public right-of-way. He requested
clarification and enforcement of the ordinance regarding political campaign signs.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr noted that the item regarding employee compensation information
was continued to September 6, 2011.
Deputy City Manager Petru stated that a representative from the Lomita Sheriff's Station
was present to provide a report.
Operations Lt. Blaine Bolin, Lomita Sheriff's Station, provided a report on recent activity
along the Peninsula coast regarding illegal narcotics and human trafficking.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
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 August 2, 2011 Regular Meeting.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 523 —Zone Change Revision for 4194 Maritime Road -
East Tract 16540 Portuguese Bend Club (Case No. ZON2009-00053)
ADOPTED 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.
Gifts for Parks
Accepted Gifts for Parks donations and directed staff to prepare donor letters of
appreciation for the Mayor's signature.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-63, 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.
Claim Against the City by Rochelle Krieger
Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant.
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Authorize Program Supplement Agreement and Resolution to Receive Federal
Reimbursement for Safe Routes to School Grant Funds
1) Approved the Program Supplement Agreement No. N012 for the Citywide Safe Routes
to School "Walk To School" Program; and, 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-64, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Payment of Expenses Incurred in the Nuisance Abatement Completed at
28428 Cayuse Lane
City Clerk Morreale reported that this public hearing was continued from August 2, 2011
and there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to waive the staff report
and approve staff recommendation to receive and file the staff report.
Mayor Long declared the public hearing closed.
Without objection, Mayor Long so ordered.
Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of a Height Variation and Site Plan
Review for a Proposed Second Story Addition to the Existing Residence located at
6530 La Garita (Case No. ZON2010-00331)
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written
protests included with the staff report, late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting, and there were 19 requests to speak regarding the item.
Mayor Long declared the public hearing open.
Community Development Director Rojas stated that although the applicant had requested
a continuance, a City ordinance requires that staff bring the appeal hearing to the Council
for consideration within 90 days from the date that an appeal is filed.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Councilman Wolowicz disclosed that he had met with the property owner and several of
the adjacent property owners.
Community Development Director Rojas stated that the applicant/appellant has
requested a continuance to allow additional time for them to work with the neighbors to
consider additional changes to the project.
David Moss, President & Principal Moss &Associates, Land Use and Planning &
Environmental Consulting firm, representing the applicant Issac Magalnic, Santa Monica,
stated that they had requested the continuance to respond to all reasonable neighbor and
Planning Commission concerns. He stated that the project has been reoriented in many
ways, and changes made regarding massing, height, and design. He noted that the
plans were in a draft form and the project was a work in progress at the current time.
Diane Hayden, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated she was confused as to the process and
inquired as to the purpose of the proposed continuance and the noticing requirements if
the item was continued. She noted that she desired the opportunity to review the
proposed plans for the redesign of the home well in advance of the Council meeting, if
the item was continued.
Jacob Friend, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was in favor of a continuance as it
would allow ample time for the surrounding residents to understand the proposed
changes to the plan.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to continue the public
hearing to October 18, 2011.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Long called a brief recess from 8:13 P.M. to 8:21 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Status Report and Proposed Community Outreach for Uses on the Beach below
Trump National Golf Course
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding the item.
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Administrative Analyst Howe provided a staff report regarding this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Bruce Megowan, Palos Verdes Dog Park Supporters, Palos Verdes Estates, stated that
he has led a three-year effort to have a dog park created on the Peninsula. He
encouraged an off-leash dog beach and noted that he hoped this would be in addition to
a dog park on the Peninsula.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to adopt staff recommendation to:
1) Receive and file a status update on the beach below Trump National Golf Course; and,
2) Direct staff to conduct public outreach on future uses of the beach and to bring back
research on the pros and cons of dog beaches.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program and Adoption of Ordinance No. 524
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided a staff report regarding this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to adopt staff
recommendation to: Direct Staff to prepare a budget resolution to substitute tax
increment for General Fund funding of an existing project appropriation (e.g. drainage
repairs in the project area), thereby freeing up the General Fund to make the FY11-12
$91,320 VARP payment (Option 1).
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich and Wolowicz
NOES: Stern and Mayor Long
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 524,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, TO COMPLY WITH
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PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND
TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Long, to adopt staff recommendation to:
Direct Staff to propose an additional project within the redevelopment area related to
accomplishing the Redevelopment Agency project goals (e.g. drainage, dewatering well,
etc.) to be funded with a proposed FY10-11 continuing appropriation, and prepare a
budget resolution accordingly (Option 2).
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Stern and Mayor Long
NOES: Misetich and Wolowicz
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs stated that staff will return prior to January 15, 2012
with options for Council consideration regarding funding of the Voluntary Alternative
Redevelopment Program Payment.
Dr. Shanks' Ethics Program for Candidates for City Council
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
Councilman Stern provided a report regarding this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilman Stern moved to direct staff to proceed with arrangements for Dr. Thomas
Shanks to conduct the Public Trust Programs "Electing and Establishing a New Council
of Trust" for Council Candidates as well as the newly constituted City Council after the
November 8, 2011 Election.
Councilman Wolowicz suggested a friendly amendment to include candid statements
from all Council Members regarding the previous program.
Mayor Long suggested that the concept raised by Mayor Pro Tem Misetich, to extend the
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pledge to include signatures from the Council Members, be added to the motion.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to: 1) Direct staff to
proceed with arrangements for Dr. Thomas Shanks to conduct the Public Trust Programs
"Electing and Establishing a New Council of Trust" for Council Candidates as well as the
newly constituted City Council after the November 8, 2011 Election; and, 2) Direct that
Dr. Shanks confer with the entire Council regarding their comments from the last Public
Trust Program and extend the pledge to include signatures from the Council Members.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, Wolowicz, and Mayor Long
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each of the Council Members present reported on his attendance at various organization
and association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on
August 2, 2011. Councilman Stern stated that he had no report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:07 P.M., Mayor Long adjourned the meeting in the m- 1 , o John Meyer.
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