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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 6, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Wolowicz at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed into
Closed Session. The meeting reconvened at 7:02 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Campbell, Long, Misetich, and Mayor Wolowicz
ABSENT: Stern (excused)
Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager;
Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance/Information
Technology; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Tom Odom, Interim Director
of Recreation and Parks; Ara Mihranian, Principal Planner; Nicole Jules, Senior
Engineer; Mona Dill, Recreation Program Supervisor; Katie Howe, Administrative
Analyst II; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem Long.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Wolowicz introduced Recreation Program Supervisor Dill who announced the
free upcoming Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Event scheduled for
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Fred Hesse Park for children from 7-14 years of age.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Wolowicz announced Recyclers of the Month from the March 16, 2010 City
Council meeting: Rebecca Sayson and Jennifer Andrews. 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 Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
Without objection, Mayor Wolowicz so ordered.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that 40 years ago Save Our Coastline was
established with the purpose of gaining local control of development on the Peninsula.
He reported that Save Our City (SOC III) has been incorporated to take on a recent
challenge to local control with the purpose of educating the voters on the process of
petitioning for an initiative and the implications circumventing City control of
development.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr introduced Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Odom who
provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding the reopening of the
children's playground at Hesse Park after recent renovations at the site.
Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Odom introduced Park Ranger Jewel Johnson
of the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA). Park Ranger Johnson
provided a status update on the activities and enforcement in the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve, including education of the public, patrol of the trails, enforcement of the rules,
and when necessary issuance of citations.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence regarding Item No. 5 (Crossing
Guard Services for 2010-2011 School Year: Amendment to contract with All City
Management Services), Item No. 6 (Notice of Completion - Palos Verdes Drive East
Storm Drain Catch Basin Improvements), Item No. 9 (Mountains Recreation and
Conservation Authority for Park Ranger Services), and Item No. 10 (February 2010
Monthly Report of Cash Balances) was distributed prior to the meeting; and there was
one request to speak on Item No. 4 (Approval of a Budget Adjustment for the
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Zone 2 Landslide
Moratorium Ordinance Revision).
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Item No. 4 (Approval of a Budget Adjustment for the
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Zone 2 Landslide
Moratorium Ordinance Revision) removed from the Consent Calendar and to be heard
immediately after the Consent Calendar.
Councilman Misetich inquired about the reason behind the choice for a propane
powered generator over a diesel generator.
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In response to a question from Councilman Misetich regarding the reason behind the
choice for a propane powered generator over a diesel generator, City Manager Lehr
replied that propane was chosen for environmental reasons including air quality, the
longer storage period for propane fuel, and the cost of fuel disposal.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stern
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 the Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the March 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; March 16, 2010 Regular
Meeting; and March 19, 2010 Special Meeting.
Power Generator System Installation Project at Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center&
Hesse Park
1) Approved the plans and specifications for the subject project; 2) Awarded a
construction contract for Power Generator System Installation at Point Vicente
Interpretive Center (PVIC) and Hesse Park to R & H Industries dba Best Electric in the
amount not to exceed $139,465 for the total base bid and authorized staff to spend an
additional 10% ($13,946) for potential change orders which may result from unforeseen
conditions for a total authorization of$153,411; and, 3) Authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the construction contract with Best Electric.
Approval of a Budget Adjustment for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for the Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance Revision (Planning
Case No. ZON2009-00409)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Crossing Guard Services for 2010-2011 School Year: Amendment to contract with
All City Management Services
Authorized the Mayor and the City clerk to execute an amendment to the agreement
with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS), for an amount not to exceed $17,767
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to provide crossing guard services at Miraleste Intermediate School and Silver Spur
Elementary School for the 2010-2011 School Year.
Notice of Completion - Palos Verdes Drive East Storm Drain Catch Basin
Improvements
1) Accepted the work as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works
to release the 10% retention payment to S. P. Pazargad 35 days after recordation of the
Notice of Completion by the County Recorder, contingent upon no claims being filed on
the project bond.
Establish Speed Limit on Armaga Spring Road
1) Established a speed limit of 35 miles per hour on Armaga Spring Road between
Indian Valley Road and the City's easterly limit west of Highridge Road; and,
2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2010-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT FOR
ARMAGA SPRING ROAD BETWEEN INDIAN VALLEY ROAD AND THE EASTERLY
CITY LIMITS.
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for Park Ranger Services
1) Approved a one-year agreement in the amount of$113,090 with the Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority for park ranger services; and, 2) ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2009-40, THE
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY09-10, TO AMEND THE GENERAL FUND
BUDGET.
February 2010 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the February 2010 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2010-24, 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.
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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Approval of a Budget Adjustment for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for the Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance Revision (Planning
Case No. ZON2009-00409)
Robert Maxwell, Portuguese Bend Community Association (PBCA), Rancho Palos
Verdes, stated that the PBCA thanked the Council for funding the EIR for Zone 2 and
noted that the PBCA would like the 16 Monks lots included in the EIR.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the 16 Monks lots and the cumulative
impact analysis portion of the EIR which will address all of the 47 lots in the Zone 2
area.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2009-40, THE
BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2009-10, TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE EIR
PREPARATION FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stern
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Terranea Resort and Spa: ZON2010-00111 (Revision `O' to Conditional Use Permit
No. 215, et. al.)
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published and no
written protests received, and there were no requests to speak on the item.
Mayor Wolowicz declared the public hearing open.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to waive the staff
report and approve the staff recommendation to continue the public hearing on Revision
"0" to Conditional Use Permit No. 215, et. al. to April 20, 2010.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stern
PAUSE TO CONSIDER THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA:
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REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
Appointment of Finance Advisory Committee Member to Fill a Vacancy and
Appointment of Chair
Mayor Pro Tern Long moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to appoint Barbara
Dye to fill the vacancy on the Finance Advisory Committee, said term of office until
December 2010; and, to appoint Bill James as Chair of the Finance Advisory
Committee.
Without objection, Mayor Wolowicz so ordered.
Mayor Wolowicz expressed the Council's appreciation for residents who come forward
to volunteer their time by serving on the City's Advisory Boards.
Appeal of the Planning Commission's Conditional Approval of the Marymount
College Facilities Expansion Project: Conditional Use Permit No. 9 — Revision
"E," Grading Permit, Variance, Minor Exception Permit, Master Sign Permit and
Environmental Assessment (Case No. ZON2003-00317)/30800 Palos Verdes Drive
East
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting on this item.
Mayor Pro Tern Long moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to waive staff report,
directed staff to re-notice a public hearing for May 4, 2010, to solely discuss the
following: 1) location of the athletic field on the site; 2) parking affected by the location of
the athletic field; 3) potential safety measures such as netting and median
improvements on Palos Verdes Drive East; and, 4) Resolutions to be brought back for
adoption at the May 18, 2010 CC Meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stern
Charter City
City Attorney Lynch provided a staff report addressing the advantages and
disadvantages of becoming a Charter City in response to the previous direction from
Council during the Tactical Planning Meeting to receive a report on this topic.
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Mayor Pro Tem Long stated that he had requested this topic be examined to determine
if becoming a Charter City would allow the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to have local
control over more than land use issues. He suggested a workshop to discuss questions
Council Members bring forward regarding the features and flexibility of becoming a
Charter City.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Long moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to direct staff to
select a date that is suitable for City Council Members for a workshop to discuss the
topic of becoming a Charter City.
Without objection, Mayor Wolowicz 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
16, 2010.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported that no action was taken on either of the items discussed
briefly in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:09 P.M., Mayor Wolowicz adjourned the meeting.
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