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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 20, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Stern at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and was immediately recessed into Closed Session.
The meeting reconvened at 7:05 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz and Mayor Stern
ABSENT: None
Also present were Carolynn Lehr, City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Carolynn
Petru, Deputy City Manager; Joel Rojas, Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement; Jim Bell, Director of Public Works; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of
Finance/Information Technology; Greg Pfost, Deputy Planning Director; Paul Christman,
Building Official; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; Gary Gyves, Senior
Administrative Analyst; Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst; and Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Judy Mitchell, Councilwoman, City of Rolling Hills Estates.
CEREMONIAL:
Mayor Stern announced that the City received the Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space District Spring 2008 Achievement Award for its architectural design of
the Point Vicente Interpretive Center.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Stern announced Recyclers of the Month from the May 6, 2008 City Council
meeting, Frank Barbera and Ruth Harrison. 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 AGENDA:
Councilmember Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, and Council
unanimously approved the Agenda with Item Nos. 21, 20, and 15 to follow immediately
after the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr provided an update on the Advisory Board recess and the
development of the work plans for the Committees/Commissions.
Council discussed concern over the delay of the Advisory Board item being placed on
the agenda for discussion, noting it was not Council's intention to have a lengthy hiatus
period for the Committees/Commissions.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that she distributed late correspondence on Item Nos. 5, 9,
and 10 prior to the meeting and there were no requests to speak on Consent Calendar
items.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilmember Long, to approve the
Consent Calendar.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark,* Gardiner,* Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Clark* and Gardiner*
ABSENT: None
*Councilman Gardiner and Mayor Pro Tem Clark abstained on the approval of Item No.
2 on the Consent Calendar.
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 (301)
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Approved the Minutes of the March 29, 2008 Adjourned Regular Meeting, with
Councilman Gardiner and Mayor Pro Tem Clark abstaining on this item.
Used Oil Recycling Block Grant for FY 08-09 (1301)
1) Authorized the application of the FY 2008-09 (14th Cycle) used oil block grant to
continue the used oil and filter recycling program for City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City)
residents; and, 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS,
AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROGRAM.
Notice of Completion for the Arterial Rehabilitation Program: STPL-5413 (007)
(1404 x 1204)
1) Accepted construction as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder; and if no claims are filed within 35 days after
recordation, and upon the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond, notice the
surety company to exonerate the Payment and Performance bonds; and, 3) Authorized
the Director of Public Works to release the 10% retention payment, to All American
Asphalt Company, 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the County
Recorder contingent upon no claims being filed on the project, and the contractor
posting an acceptable warranty bond.
Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (901)
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITYWIDE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008-2009 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS & HIGHWAYS CODE; 2) ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009; 3) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-35, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, DECLARING
THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS &
HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
OBJECTIONS THERETO.
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Annual Levy of Storm Drain User Fee (FY 08-09) (602 X 604)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-36, 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 2008-09.
Gifts for Parks (602)
Accepted Gifts for Parks donations and directed staff to prepare donor letters of
appreciation for the Mayor's signature.
Approval of Agreement between the City and the Portuguese Bend Cooperative
Nursery School (1201)
Approved and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City and the
Portuguese Bend Cooperative Nursery School.
Proposed Dolphin Statue in Sunset Point Park (1201 X 602 X 1411)
Via Minute Order, approved the location and authorized the Director of Public Works to
install a donated Dolphin Statue in Sunset Point Park.
Continuation of Funding for the City/Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
(PVPLC) State Lobbyist (305 X 1203)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY APPROVING A BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT FOR $18,000 TO FUND THE SERVICES OF MR. JOSEPH CAVES OF
CONSERVATION STRATEGY GROUP FOR THE 2008 CALENDAR YEAR AS AN
ADVOCATE OF THE CITY FOR SECURING STATE MONIES FOR THE CITY'S
CONTINUING OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-38, 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.
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS: (Items moved up on the agenda)
Resolutions Regarding Council Positions on Two Eminent Domain Ballot
Initiatives: Opposing Proposition 98 and Supporting Proposition 99 (310 X 103)
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City Attorney Lynch and Councilman Long provided a brief summary of the item.
Judy Mitchell, Councilwoman of City of Rolling Hills Estates and Vice President of the
League of California Cities, presented the League of California Cities' position and their
efforts in opposing Proposition 98 and supporting Proposition 99.
Council discussion included the damage Proposition 98 could cause to the City and its
potential effect on zoning, easements and open space, and if the Council should
publically state a position on the matter.
Mayor Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, that the City Council: 1)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, OPPOSING PROPOSITION 98, THE
CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT; and, 2)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 99, THE
HOMEOWNERS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Long, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner, Wolowicz
Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps (603)
Director Rojas provided a brief staff report on this item.
Council and staff discussion included a review of the Fire Hazard Zone Maps;
ramifications for homeowners, such as public safety and insurance policies; and, if
these maps represented a change and the upcoming new Building Code.
Robert Valdiaz, Assistant Fire Chief, Los Angeles County Fire Department, stated that
he brought several subject matter experts to speak to the Council and address their
concerns regarding the maps and the changes to the Building Code. He introduced Jay
Lopez, Forestry Division; Battalion Chief William Mayfield, Fire Prevention Bureau; and,
Laura Walters, Community Relations.
Jay Lopez, Forestry Division, Los Angeles County Fire Department, provided the history
of the item and explained the different Fire Hazard Zone Maps and the correlation with
the new Building Code standards.
Brian Batisse, Inspector, Fire Prevention Bureau, Code and Ordinance Unit, explained
the State required building standards for new construction of homes or homes
undergoing remodels or modifications as a result of the changes in the Fire and Building
Code due to the recent fires in California.
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Council and staff discussion included the following topics: the different zones as
described on the Fire Hazard Zone Maps; the changes to the standards for the
construction materials and method of construction; and, the map's effect on building
materials and insurance issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to: 1) ADOPT
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 471 U, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES,
AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF; and, 2) INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 472, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES, AMENDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
City Advisory Board Chairs (1502 X 106 X 1808)
City Clerk Morreale reported that earlier in the evening the Council conducted an
interview of one of the two applicants for Chair of the Equestrian Committee and that
Mr. Leon, the other applicant, had submitted a request to speak regarding the item.
Gordon Leon, Chair of the Equestrian Committee, stated that he was unable to attend
the earlier interview due to a work commitment and noted he would like to continue to
serve as Chair of the Equestrian Committee.
City Clerk Morreale distributed ballots for the positions of Chair of the Equestrian
Committee and Chair of the Traffic Safety Commission.
The City Council appointed Gordon Leon as Chair of the Equestrian Committee and
Stanislav Parfenov as Chair of the Traffic Safety Commission.
Mayor Stern congratulated the appointees and thanked those who applied to serve in
the capacity of Chair.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 8:23 P.M. to 8:32 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Adjustments for USA Waste of
California dba Waste Management of Los Angeles for FY 08-09 (1301)
and
Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Adjustments for Universal Waste
Systems, Inc. for FY 08-09 (1301)
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to hear the staff report for both
related public hearing items at one time.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered. Mayor Stern declared the public hearings
open for Item Nos. 12 and 13.
Senior Administrative Analyst Ramezani provided a brief staff report on the items.
Council and staff discussion focused on the average increase to residents over the last
years and future expectations when the contract goes out for bid in two years.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearings closed for Item Nos. 12 and 13.
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to: 1)Approve the
maximum rates that USA Waste of California dba Waste Management of Los Angeles
can charge single-family customers in FY 08-09; 2) Approve the maximum rates that
USA Waste of California dba Waste Management of Los Angeles can charge multi-
family customers in FY 08-09; 3) Increase the City's FY 08-09 Collector Fee by
$25,300; and, 4) Approve a change in the distribution of the amount of City's Collector
Fee among several City Funds; and
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to: ) Approve the
maximum rates that Universal Waste Systems, Inc. can charge single-family customers
in FY 08-09; 2) Approve the maximum rates that Universal Waste Systems, Inc. can
charge multi-family customers in FY 08-09; 3) Increase the City's FY 08-09 Collector
Fee by $830; and, 4) Approve a change in the distribution of the amount of City's
Collector Fee among several City Funds.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Revision "MM" to the Trump National Golf Course Project (1411)
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published and
written protests included in late correspondence distributed prior to the meeting.
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Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved to waive the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered. Mayor Stern declared the public hearing
open.
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were no requests to speak on the item.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark and seconded by Councilman Gardiner that the City Council:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 34 TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36; and, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
2008-42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, AMENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 162 TO ALLOW LOT
17 OF TRACT NO. 50667 TO GRADE OVER AN EXTREME SLOPE.
Councilman Long received clarification that the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) before
Council was not the CUP regarding the flagpole issue.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
Tactical Plan for 2008 (306)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting on this item.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: clarification of the wording of
the Organizational Assessment Goal, the Recreational Facilities Goal, the removal from
the Tactical Goals of the Emergency Preparedness Goal, and the overall goals.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to modify the
Organizational Assessment Goal to state: Complete a comprehensive review of the
recommendations of the Organizational Assessment Final Report and implement,
where appropriate, those recommendations.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to reincorporate the
Emergency Preparedness Goal into the Tactical Goals with staff to bring back a set of
associated milestones.
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Further Council and staff discussion included the circumstances that led to the original
exclusion of the Emergency Preparedness Goal from the Tactical Goals.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Long
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to redefine the
Recreational Facilities Goal to state: Identify unfulfilled recreational needs and improve
the City's recreational facilities and that the second milestone be rephrased to indicate
that staff is directed to explore identifying needs with other agencies on the Peninsula to
the extent those needs have already been identified.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to rephrase the
Infrastructure Improvement Goal to state: Identify infrastructure deficiencies and renew
and improve the City's infrastructure.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to add a milestone to the
Infrastructure Improvement Goal for staff to develop a method for extending the
Pavement Management Plan to the arterial streets and to identify the means for
funding, timing, and implementing that expansion.
Further Council and staff discussion ensued on the lack of funding for the expansion,
quality of pavement work, and preventative maintenance.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Mayor Stern requested that the formal dedication of the Nature Preserve could be
moved up to the end of April 2009 or as soon as possible after the close of escrow.
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Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to amend the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve Goal to include as a milestone bringing the contract between
the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and the City back for consideration no
later than July 2008.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Long noted that he continued to dissent from designating the Eastview
School Boundary Goal and the Citywide Traffic and Roadway Safety Goal as Tactical
Goals.
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Clark, to adopt the Tactical
Plan for 2008, as amended.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 9:12 p.m. to 9:23 p.m.
Budget Policy Issues for FY 08-09 (602)
Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved waiving of the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: information on the salary
survey; issues with the criteria used for the pool of cities chosen as comparables for the
survey; issues related to staff retention and reasons for the high turnover in City staff;
and, the percentage of the City's budget used for personnel.
Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to direct staff to refine
the survey and the methodology based upon input and feedback from the Council.
Councilman Long moved to direct staff to revise Exhibit 1 to the staff report by removing
cities that are unrepresentatively smaller or larger; applying the comparison criteria
more carefully, summarizing the data and how it applies to each city, and drawing upon
the criteria on page 17-3 of the staff report; requesting the averages to be calculated
and the data plotted to pinpoint where each of the data points are located; and,
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requesting the data to include turnover rates for each city with data from a number of
years for comparison.
The motion was accepted as an amendment to the original motion by the maker of the
motion, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to the extent that the information being requested is
feasible for the staff to attain. Councilman Gardiner, as the seconder of the motion,
accepted the amendment.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Further Council and staff discussion ensued on staff's recommendation that the Council
increase the salary ranges by the March CPI and if there were other indices that might
be more appropriate for this purpose.
Mayor Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to increase the staff salary ranges
by the March 2008 CPI of 3.28%.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked for an amendment to the motion to include direction to staff
to research if there are other economic indices that may be more appropriate than the
CPI. The amendment was accepted by the maker and seconder of the motion.
The motion, as amended, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to delay a decision
on the merit pool and bonus pool adjustments until after the review of the revised salary
study.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to adopt the staff
recommendation on the RPV Channel 33 program funding.
Council and staff discussion included a request for RPV Channel 33 to seek
sponsorships and other sources of funding for the future.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
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NOES: None
City Manager's Proposed FY 08-09 Budget (602 X 1101)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting on this item.
City Manager Lehr presented brief introductory remarks.
Deputy City Manager Petru provided a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the
City Manager's Proposed FY 08-09 Budget.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: the decrease in General
Fund Reserves; reasons for variances in and the validation of the Five-Year Model; the
interrelationship between the General Fund Reserves, the Five-Year Model, and the
Budget; staffing levels; and, proposed budget adjustments related to increases in
property tax revenue in the City.
Councilman Wolowicz moved to defer the item until after the Finance Advisory
Committee has an opportunity to review the material. This motion died for a lack of a
second.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to direct staff to incorporate
Council's input pursuant to its discussion with the information provided by staff to be
forwarded to the Finance Advisory Committee for its review.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
2006-2007 Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) Annual Report for
the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (305 X 1201)
Mayor Stern moved to waive the staff report. Without objection, Mayor Stern so
ordered.
In response to a question from Councilman Wolowicz, Director Rojas stated that staff
has reviewed the PVPLC Annual Report regarding the management of the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve, and finds it to be consistent with the management obligations
of their management agreement with the City and the requirements of the Natural
Communities Conservation Plan.
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Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to: 1) Receive and file the
2006-2007 Annual Report submitted by the PVPLC for the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve; and, 2) Approve the 2008 Project List for the Forrestal Reserve.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Gardiner and Mayor Pro Tern Clark left the meeting at 11:18 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Councilman Wolowicz reported on his attendance at the following meetings: an April 3,
2008 meeting with Mr. Hassanally, a developer of a condominium project on Highridge
Road; an April 10, 2008 meeting of the Western Avenue Business Owners Association;
an April 25, 2008 City of Torrance Celebration of Community; an April 26, 2008 Las
Candalistas "Walk on the Wild Side" event at the Civic Center; an April 28, 2008 City of
Lomita Golf Tournament; the May 3, 2008 Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School
District Main Event; a May 5, 2008 meeting with Bill Swank regarding the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy Land Acquisition negotiations; a May 5, 2008 Portuguese
Bend Homeowners Association Meeting; the May 7, 2008 recognition luncheon where
the Lomita Sheriff's Core Deputies were honored; a May 8, 2008 Palos Verdes
Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee Meeting; a May 2008 Del Cerro
Homeowners Association meeting; the May 10, 2008 City's Community Leaders'
Breakfast and City Budget Workshop; the May 13, 2008 Los Angeles County
recognition of the Palos Verdes Interpretive Center; a May 14, 2008 meeting with
Leonard Aube of the Annenberg Foundation; and, the May 15, 2008 City of Torrance
"State of the City" address.
Councilman Long reported on his attendance at the following meetings: the May 2008
Del Cerro Homeowners Association meeting; the Second Annual Rancho Palos Verdes
"Bicycle to Work" event; and, a tour of the Terranea Resort given by a Lowe
Enterprises' representative.
Mayor Stern reported on his attendance at the following meetings: the May 8, 2008
Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee Meeting; the May 8,
2008 West Vector Control Board meeting; the May 10, 2008 City's Community Leaders'
Breakfast and City Budget Workshop; and, the May 13, 2008 Los Angeles County
recognition of the Palos Verdes Interpretive Center.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilman Long requested that the City look into acquiring a more sophisticated
document management program to be able to respond more effectively to Public
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Record Act requests; an agenda item to address the signage on Palos Verdes Drive
East; and, an item regarding the ASAP (law enforcement technology) program.
Councilman Wolowicz requested that a status report regarding the work plans of the
Committees and Commissions be placed on an upcoming agenda.
Mayor Stern stated that he intended to direct the City Manager to place as many items
as are ready on upcoming City Council agendas.
Councilman Wolowicz stated that he recently completed the AB 1234 Ethics Training
course and inquired who else might be required to complete the training.
Council and staff discussed Brown Act and other required training for Council Members,
Committee and Commission members, and staff members.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported that the City Council had unanimously given her direction
to revise the draft letter she had prepared to Ms. Joannou (40 Cherry Hill Lane) and no
additional action was taken, with all Council Members present.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Stern adjourned the meeting at 11:43 P.M.
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