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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 1, 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 7:03 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
ABSENT: Campbell (arrived at 7:38 P.M.)
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/Deputy Director of Public Works; Nicole Jules, Senior
Engineer; Kit Fox, Associate Planner; Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst;
and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Stern.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Wolowicz announced Recyclers of the Month from the May 18, 2010 City Council
meeting: Marcia Spanier and Art Flicker. 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 moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the agenda,
as amended, with Item No. 13 (Appeal of the Planning Commission's Conditional
Approval of the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project) to follow immediately
after the Consent Calendar.
Without objection, Mayor Wolowicz so ordered.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr introduced Destin Blais, Grant Writer, Blais & Associates, who
provided an update on the City's grant application program.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence regarding Item No. 3 (Nature
Education Center Grant Application) was distributed prior to the meeting and there were
ten requests to speak on the item.
Councilman Misetich requested that Item No. 5 (Professional Services Agreement—
Community Development Block Grant Program Administration) and Item No. 6
(Professional Services Agreement— Home Improvement Program) be removed from the
Consent Calendar.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Long, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Item No. 3 (Nature Education Center Grant Application)
removed from the Consent Calendar to be heard immediately after the Consent
Calendar; and Item No. 5 (Professional Services Agreement— Community Development
Block Grant Program Administration) and Item No. 6 (Professional Services Agreement-
Home Improvement Program) removed from the Consent Calendar to follow after the
Regular Business items.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
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
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Approved the Minutes of the May 4, 2010 Regular Meeting.
Nature Education Center Grant Application
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Award a Three-Year As-Needed Maintenance Contract to the Los Angeles
Conservation Corps (LACC) for FY10-11 to FY12-13
1) Approved project specifications for the subject project; 2) Awarded a three-year as-
needed maintenance contract to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) with an
option to renew for three one-year extensions by mutual agreement; and, 3) Authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the as-needed maintenance contract with the
LACC.
Professional Services Agreement — Community Development Block Grant
Program Administration
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Professional Services Agreement— Home Improvement Program
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Water Quality and Flood Protection Program-Public Hearing for Annual User Fee
Rate FY10-11
ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2010-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, DESIGNATING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED LEVY OF THE
ANNUAL STORM DRAIN USER FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11.
License Agreement with Universal Waste Systems, Inc.
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the license Agreement with Universal
Waste Systems, Inc. for the temporary use of a portion of the City Yard.
Professional Services Agreement for FY10-11 through FY12-13; National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/ Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
Implementation
1) Awarded a professional services contract to John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.
(JLHA) for FY10-11 through FY12-13 for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) work, for an amount not to exceed $58,045 for FY10-11, $61,630 for
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FY11-12, and $62,455 for FY12-13; inclusive of up to $5,000 each fiscal year for
unspecific services related to unanticipated events such as major sanitary sewer
overflows, or new adopted rules and regulations based upon time and materials; and up
to $12,500 annually for services related to Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
implementation; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.
April 2010 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the April 2010 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2010-39, 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:
Nature Education Center Grant Application
Deputy City Manager Petru provided a staff report regarding the Nature Education
Center Grant Application.
Councilman Campbell arrived at 7:38 P.M.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Betty Field Strauss, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she had concerns with the fragile
environment in Portuguese Bend. She reported that she lives near Alta Mira Canyon
and has friends who live on Narcissa Road, noting that there are ongoing problems with
the land movement above Abalone Cove. She stated that any action taken at the
Abalone Cove location could impact the lives of many residents in the community.
Vicki Pinkham, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she appreciated the time and effort
staff has invested in the grant application, and noted that Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
needs some improvement, but expressed concern with the size of the proposed 8,000-
10,000 square foot structure and that public input has not been sought regarding the
desire of the residents.
Dana Ireland, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he echoed the previous speakers
concerns, noting that there was the need for some improvement at the site, but that
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dialogue should take place with the residents that live adjacent to and in near proximity
to the property.
William Swank, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he believed staff's goals are to
improve access to the parks while having others fund the project. He stated that access
could be improved by improving the trails, restroom facilities, and parking lot, without
building an 8,000-10,000 square foot building at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, since it
was not consistent with the Coast Vision Plan. He reported that he had reviewed the
grant materials and noted that the structure could consist of indoor or outdoor
educational displays.
Lynn Swank, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center is the
appropriate venue for educational programs and expressed concern for the funding to
be spent to apply for the grant, which exceeds the amount deleted from the budget one
week ago. She expressed interest in the funding of other projects in the City.
Sunshine, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that while she was on the Open Space,
Planning, and Park and Recreation Task Force, the recommendation in the strategic
plan for the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park was to keep the site for passive activity. She
noted that the application does not mention the California Coastal Trail which should be
a priority if trails are to be improved at this location.
Lenee Bilski, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was opposed to the item being
placed on the Consent Calendar before a holiday weekend, noting that the City was
formed to save the coastline. She stated that she was opposed to the City placing a
building on the small portion of coastal zone land available in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes; that there were numerous agencies that will be reviewing the project; and that
the building of a structure of 10,000 square feet would have adverse physical and
environmental effects on the area, which probably could not be mitigated. She stated
that the Nature Center should be built in Gateway Park as indicated in the recently
approved Coast Vision Plan.
Robert Haase, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the City needs to preserve the
precious little remaining open space that it currently has, noting that there should be a
focus on the improvement of the trails and landscaping of Abalone Cove Shoreline
Park. He opined that the building currently located down on the beach could be
remodeled and enhanced with the addition of landscaping.
Lowell Wedemeyer, President, West Portuguese Bend Community Association (HOA),
Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he has spoken with a number of people although the
HOA has not taken a position regarding the matter. He stated that the concern is that
the grant application has been placed ahead of the Planning process for Abalone Cove
Shoreline Park. He noted that the building of a structure has been opposed by all with
whom he has spoken and suggested alternative plans for improving the site which may
be well received by the community.
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Eva Cicoria, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was surprised with the proposal for
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park at the same time that the silhouette is erected for the
Annenberg Project at Lower Pt. Vicente, noting that Abalone Cove has a more rugged
and natural atmosphere and suggested the grant application be used to fund another
project.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the grant application is not without cost
since staff time will be spent on the application. He opined that a building was not
necessary at the proposed location at Abalone Cove and noted that the existing building
located on the beach could be improved.
Discussion ensued between Council, staff and the grant consultant.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to approve the staff
recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR NATURE EDUCATION FACILITY PROGRAM FUNDS
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND
SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF
2006.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Wolowicz called a brief recess from 8:45 P.M. to 8:53 P.M.
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
Appeal of the Planning Commission's Conditional Approval of the Marymount
College Facilities Expansion Project (Case No. ZON2003-00317) / 30800 Palos
Verdes Drive East
City Clerk Morreale reported that Mayor Wolowicz had requested that this item be
moved up on the agenda and there was one request to speak on the matter.
Community Development Director Rojas provided a brief staff report on the item.
Lois Karp, Concerned Citizens Coalition/Marymount Expansion (CCC/ME), Rancho
Palos Verdes, stated that she objected to two points that were changed in the CEQA
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Resolution, since they were not part of the CEQA process. She stated that her first
point was regarding required notification when additional sports are proposed to be
added; noting that she believes there should be a public hearing if sports are proposed
to be added. Ms. Karp stated that her second point was that regarding the Residence
Halls, there was the omission of the words regarding the failure to gain the support of
the Planning Commission.
Don Davis, attorney for Marymount College, Burke, Williams and Sorensen, stated that
Marymount College has no official comments to add this evening and that the staff has
addressed the issues regarding the CEQA Resolution.
Dr. Michael Brophy, President, Marymount College, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that
he was grateful the process was reaching a conclusion and thanked the Council and
staff for the many hours of work on the Marymount College Project.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved to adopt the staff recommendation to adopt the resolutions
as presented by staff with the request that the change be made to reflect the Planning
Commission decision on the dormitories as referenced by the City Attorney and staff.
City Attorney Lynch read into the record the change contained in the CEQA Resolution,
Section 4, on page 13-133. She stated that the first sentence remains unchanged, and
the second sentence is revised to state "At the conclusion of the Planning Commission's
deliberations, the Residence Halls failed to gain support from a majority of the
Commissioners and thus were excluded from the Revised Project, ..." with the
remainder of the sentence unchanged.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to adopt the staff
recommendation to: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CERTIFYING THE
PROJECT'S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, INCLUDING APPENDICES A
AND D, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WITH A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; and, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010-42, AS
AMENDED, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED EXPANSION PROJECT WITH THE FOLLOWING
MODIFICATIONS THAT: A) REDUCE THE HEIGHT OF THE PROPOSED ATHLETIC
BUILDING A TOTAL OF 10-FEET AND REQUIRE LANDSCAPING, CONSISTING OF
PRESERVED AND REPLANTED EXISTING MATURE TREES ON THE SOUTHERN
SLOPE, TO HELP SCREEN THE ATHLETIC BUILDING AND THE ADJACENT
RETAINING WALL THAT SUPPORTS THE FIRE ACCESS LANE; B) REQUIRE THAT
INCOMING STUDENTS TAKE A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE REGARDING LOCAL
ROADWAY CONDITIONS; C) IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE NO. D-2 AS THE
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APPROVED DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF THE ATHLETIC FIELD AND SPLIT TENNIS
COURTS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 30-FOOT RETRACTABLE
NETTING ON THE NORTH, SOUTH AND THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE WEST
SIDE OF THE ATHLETIC FIELD; 20-FOOT HEIGHT TENNIS COURT FENCING
AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE WEST TENNIS COURTS; 6-FOOT
HIGH WROUGHT IRON FENCING ALONG THE CURVATURE OF PALOS VERDES
DRIVE EAST BETWEEN THE EAST TENNIS COURTS AND THE DETENTION
BASIN; and, D) ACCEPT THE COLLEGE'S OFFER TO PAY $200,000 TOWARDS
THE CITY'S CONSTRUCTION OF A ROADWAY MEDIAN BARRIER ALONG THE
CURVATURE OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Wolowicz called a brief recess from 9:37 P.M. to 9:43 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Planning Case No. ZON2007-00377 (Code Amendment, Zone Change &
Environmental Assessment): Residential Development Standards Steering
Committee (RDSSC) Code Amendment and Zone Change [continued from May 4,
2010, and May 18, 2010]
City Clerk Morreale reported that this public hearing was continued from May 18, 2010.
Associate Planner Fox provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Councilman Stern stated that he would recuse himself from the topic of private street
easement lot coverage, as referenced on page I5-71, per the advice of the City
Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Long asked if he would need to recuse himself since his property
appears to be a corner lot.
Community Development Director Rojas stated that he would review the GIS map and
respond to the question in a few minutes.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Community Development Director Rojas and City Attorney Lynch responded to Mayor
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Pro Tern Long's earlier question stating that his lot was not considered a corner lot.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to adopt the staff
recommendation to: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010-43, AS AMENDED TO
EXCLUDE I5-71, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION; and, 2) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 510, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING MISCELLANEOUS
AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP TO ENACT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
STEERING COMMITTEE.
Mayor Pro Tern Long specifically noted that he was opposed to both the Staff and
Planning Commission recommendation and supported the RDSSC recommendation
regarding IS-1 (Rear setback); he opposed the Staff recommendation and supported
the Planning Commission and RDSSC recommendation regarding I5-13 (Side setback);
and he opposed the Staff and Planning Commission recommendation and supported
the RDSSC recommendation regarding I5-133 (Street side fence and wall height).
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At 10:18 P.M., Councilman Stern recused himself from the discussion of from the
discussion of I5-71, to exclude private street easement lot coverage, and left the dais.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding IS-71.
Mayor Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to adopt the staff
recommendation regarding I5-71, to include this one component in the ordinance.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stern (recused)
Mayor Wolowicz and the Council expressed their thanks for the work of the members of
the Residential Development Standards Steering Committee.
PAUSE TO CONSIDER THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA:
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REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
Beautification Grant Program Modification
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and that there were four requests to speak regarding the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Mayor Wolowicz, to waive the staff report
and go immediately to Council questions.
Without objection, Mayor Wolowicz so ordered.
Senior Administrative Analyst Ramezani provided a PowerPoint presentation of
photographs of projects that have been completed and those in need of work, and
charts that indicate funding that has been used for various purposes.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Lois Karp, Past President of the Mediterranea HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that
the Mediterranea HOA has used the Beautification Grant Program over the years to
make improvements such as landscaping, sign placement, and replacement of a failing
fence on public property locations. She encouraged the continuance of grants to HOAs
and public outreach regarding recycling to churches and schools to use towards median
improvements.
Lois Karp, speaking on behalf of Jon Cartwright, President of Council of Homeowners
Association (CHOA), read from his letter stating that CHOA had observations and
recommendations regarding the Beautification Program. She stated that the
Beautification Grant Program staff report of June 1, 2010 did not address the Council's
concerns that the Grant funds may not be optimally distributed among residents; a
disproportionate amount of the funds were paid to the more organized HOA groups; and
staff was directed to bring back alternatives for the Council's consideration. She opined
that the money being discussed is the residents' money, not the City's money, since the
residents pay the trash bills.
Chuck Ingraham, CHOA, Ridgecrest-East HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the
beautification grants are funded by the residents' efforts to recycle, noting that the
Program has been very equitably run for years by the Public Works Department. He
stated that improvements could be made to the Program by reaching out to the
community, which has landscape architects, managers and engineers on staff.
Betty Riedman, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was in support of the
Beautification Grant Program and asked why the grants are considered gifts. She
stated that neighborhood groups who organize should be able to apply for the funds as
well as HOAs. She inquired as to the difference between grants for neighborhood
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beautification and grants to other entities such as Pet Protector's Leagues, Peninsula
Seniors and PV Library Annex.
Lynn Swank, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she strongly supports the use of
recycling funds for Citywide improvement projects such as median improvements. She
stated that choosing to recycle is a personal choice and some residents choose to take
their recyclables into a recycling center themselves.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that although many of the improvements are
made on private property, many of the sites are facing a public right of way, so the
improvement beautifies the City streets. He noted that a great deal of the improvement
work is often done by neighbors. He agreed that a greater portion could be used for the
public works projects such as medians and possibly public/private arrangements to
repair the fences on the rear side of lots.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to approve the staff
recommendation, with staff instructed to establish a subcommittee to work towards the
preservation of the program but consider changes that may address some of the
concerns that have been expressed.
Councilman Misetich moved an amendment to create a subcommittee consisting of two
Council Members and five community members.
Mayor Pro Tem Long restated the motion, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to adopt
the staff recommendation, in order to continue and improve the beautification grant
program, and appoint a subcommittee consisting of Councilman Campbell, Mayor Pro
Tem Long, and obtain applications for and appoint five additional people to be selected
by the Council consisting of one representative of CHOA, one representative of an HOA
that does not belong to CHOA, and three residents of neighborhoods that are not
members of an HOA.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Wolowicz called a brief recess from 11:44 P.M. to 11:52 P.M.
FY10-11 Advisory Board Work Plans
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City Manager Lehr provided a brief staff report regarding the item.
Deputy City Manager Petru highlighted the following two additional items that staff was
seeking direction regarding: 1) the consideration for the Finance Advisory Committee to
review the cost-benefit analysis of the replacement of the City Hall buildings; and 2) a
request from the Emergency Preparedness Committee regarding a continuation of the
Emergency Preparedness Newsletter and the addition of funding for emergency
supplies to be distributed to residents.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Lynn Swank, Chair, Traffic Safety Commission (TSC), Rancho Palos Verdes, stated
that Council action taken at the Budget Review Session on May 22, 2010, might impact
the Traffic Safety Commission's ability to achieve some of their work plan goals. She
stated that she had concerns regarding the elimination of the comprehensive minutes;
staff support time for the TSC; and the elimination of the City Newsletter.
City Manager Lehr stated that action minutes will be taken by the staff member
supporting the TSC and that an audio tape recording may be considered for reference
purposes. She stated that with the elimination of the City Newsletter, other avenues will
be considered to provide information to the public.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Stern, to approve the FY10-11
Work Plans for the Emergency Preparedness Committee, Finance Advisory Committee
and Traffic Safety Commission.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to direct the Finance
Advisory Committee to review the cost-benefit analysis for replacement of the City Hall
buildings.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: Long
ABSENT: None
Mayor Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Long, to modify the Emergency
Preparedness Committee Work Plan to reflect the Council's decisions on May 22, 2010.
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The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Floor Area Ratios
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Mayor Wolowicz, to waive the staff report
and hear speaker comments on the matter.
Without objection, Mayor Wolowicz so ordered.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the use of Floor Area Ratio is only one
approach to residential development and remodeling, and should not be the only criteria
used in determining development. He suggested the use of a simple computer
generated envelope model projection of the effect of the various criteria could help
identify the possible end result of the project, noting that the problem of development
creep over time seems to be the primary issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Long agreed with the comments of Mr. Dyda and stated that he brought
this item forward for Council discussion because of the issue of gradual size creep in
neighborhoods. He noted that if there was Council support in the possible adoption of
the use of Floor Area Ratio criteria, staff could be directed to take the matter to the
Planning Commission for review.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Long moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to direct staff to
present the issue of Floor Area Ratio to the Planning Commission for its independent
review and recommendation to be brought back to the Council for its consideration.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, and Misetich
NOES: Stern and Mayor Wolowicz
ABSENT: None
Height Variation Permit View Findings
Mayor Pro Tern Long provided a brief staff report regarding the item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the items that are considered "views" in
the View Ordinance are clearly defined. He continued that the property owner has a 16-
foot by right height that is allowable for any building and that if that structure blocks a
view, the increment above it has no impact. He stated that a recent practice has been
to apply the 16-foot by right height across the entire property and opined that it was
never meant to be used in that manner, but was only intended for the building envelope,
which has certain setbacks that it must comply with in order to provide a view corridor
between buildings.
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Wolowicz, to receive and file and take no
action on the matter.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: Campbell and Long
ABSENT: None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Professional Services Agreement— Community Development Block Grant
Program Administration
City Clerk Morreale reported that Councilman Misetich requested this item be removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Long moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to waive the staff
report on this item and the next (Professional Services Agreement— Home
Improvement Program) and to allow questions regarding both items jointly.
Councilman Misetich inquired as to the methodology staff used to select the two final
companies for the Community Development Block Grant Program Administration and
the Home Improvement Program, noting that he spoke with Deputy Public Works
Director Odom during the break.
Deputy Public Works Director Odom clarified the criteria regarding the hourly rates as
proposed by the firms and the work proposals for the projects as included in the staff
report.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Stern to: 1) Approve a
professional services agreement with Diana Cho and Associates to administer the
Community Development Block Grant Program for a not-to-exceed amount of$18,500
for FY10-11, with two one-year options to renew the agreement in FY11-12 and FY12-
13 with the mutual consent of both parties; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the proposed Agreement with Diana Cho and Associates.
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The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Professional Services Agreement— Home Improvement Program
City Clerk Morreale reported that Councilman Misetich requested this item be removed
from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Misetich's questions regarding this item were addressed as part of the
previous item regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program
Administration.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Stern to: 1) Approve a
professional services agreement with MDG Associates, Inc., to administer the Home
Improvement Program for a not-to-exceed amount of$30,000 for FY10-11, with two
one-year options to renew the agreement in FY11-12 and FY12-13 with the mutual
consent of both parties; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
proposed Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc.
The motion passed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Long, Misetich, Stern, and Mayor Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to waive the City
Council Oral Reports until the next Regular Meeting.
Mayor Wolowicz suggested that the City Council Oral Reports be moved up on the
agenda at the next Regular Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) Unanimous
direction was given to the City Attorney regarding negotiations with the Portuguese
Bend Club, (4-0) with Councilmember Campbell absent; 2) Report provided and no
action taken; 3) Report provided and no action taken; and, 4) Report provided and no
action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 1:02 A.M. on June 2, 2010, Mayor Wolowicz adjourned the meeting.
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