CC MINS 20080701 MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 1, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 P.M. by Mayor Stern at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
ABSENT: None
Also present were Carolyn 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; Ron Rosenfeld, Director of Recreation
and Parks; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of Finance and Information Technology;
Ron Dragoo, Senior Engineer; Gary Gyves, Senior Administrative Analyst; Lauren
Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst;
Sara Singer, Senior Administrative Analyst; Alan Braatvedt, CBM Consulting; and Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Deputy Director of Finance and Information Technology
Kathryn Downs.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Stern announced with regret the passing of the City's first Mayor, Marilyn Ryan,
who was instrumental in the formation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Mayor Stern reported on the groundbreaking ceremony of the McCarrell Storm Drain
Project located near the Palos Verdes Bay Club just prior to this evening's meeting.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Stern announced Recyclers of the Month from the June 17, 2008 City Council
meeting: Mike Quary and Mary Jo Eladi. 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:
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to approve the Agenda
with Item 18 moved up on the agenda to follow immediately after the Consent Calendar.
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Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Captain Ronene Anda announced that Deputy John Despot would be leaving the
Lomita Sheriff's Station to join the Los Angeles County Advanced Surveillance and
Patrol (ASAP) Team and introduced Deputy Rich Johnson who would be his
replacement. She noted that Deputy Johnson has been with the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Dept. for 26 years, at the Lomita Station for 10 years, and is a veteran
Community Resource (CORE) Deputy.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr thanked those who attended the McCarrell Groundbreaking
Ceremony prior to this evening's Regular Meeting. She provided an update on a Public
Record Act request from Attorney Brian Hildreth, and a request for information from
Attorney Chip Rawlings, attorney for Councilman Gardiner, noting the staff time since
February 2008 totaled approximately 200 hours and expenses totaled approximately
$50,000 added to the initial costs of approximately $30,000.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michael Diehl, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that there is a problem with the growing
peacock population in the Vista Grande area and requested that the Council consider
placing an item on an agenda regarding the matter, noting that residents should not be
required to trap the birds for relocation.
Council and staff discussion focused on the City's previous efforts to address the
peafowl problem; the scope of the current problem; and, the effectiveness of the City's
service with the Los Angeles County Animal Control.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed regarding Item
Nos. 6 and 7 prior to the meeting.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Clark, to approve the
Consent Calendar with Item Nos. 4 and 11 removed from the Consent Calendar to
follow Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern*
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NOES: None
Mayor Stern abstained from voting on Item 9.
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)
Approved the Minutes of the February 19, 2008 Adjourned Regular Meeting.
Claim Against the City by Valerie Blitz (303)
Rejected the late claim application and directed staff to notify the claimant.
Border Issues Status Report (310)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
City Maintenance Contract Extensions (1204)
Approved a one-year contract extension for FY 08-09 to Republic Electric for signal
maintenance, Hardy & Harper for roadway maintenance, and Nationwide Environmental
Services for street sweeping.
Professional Services Agreement for FY 2008-09 and 2009-10; National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
Implementation (1402)
1) Awarded a professional services contract to John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.
(JLHA) for FY 2008-09 and 2009-10 for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) for a not to exceed amount of$39,500 for FY 2008-09, and $40,500
for FY 2009-10; and 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 $8,500 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.
Ginsburg Dolphin Statue Dedication Ceremony (1201 x 1411 x 602)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-47,
THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 08/09 FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF
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$14,000 TO THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND FOR A DOLPHIN STATUE DEDICATION
CEREMONY AT SUNSET POINT PARK, HONORING THE GENEROUS DONATION
OF DR. ALAN AND CHARLOTTE GINSBURG.
Follow-up Report on Revised Regulations for Improvements to Existing
Residences and Possible Water Intrusion in the Landslide Moratorium Area (1801)
Received and filed the report.
Revised Resolution for Windport Canyon Tax-Defaulted Property Purchase (950)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-58, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, RE-AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY LOCATED IN WINDPORT CANYON IDENTIFIED AS
APN 7583-039-030, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 8 AGREEMENT NO. 2610, AND
PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2008-08.
May 2008 Treasurer's Report (602)
Received and filed the May 2008 Treasurer's Report for the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes.
Annual Appropriation Limit for FY08-09 (602)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
City Investment Policy— FY08-09 (602)
Adopted and filed the FY08-09 investment policy for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-59, 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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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
On-Street Parking of Oversized Vehicles (1502)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed regarding this
item prior to the meeting.
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Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to continue the item with
concurrent information covering the issue of potential Overnight Parking Restrictions
addressed at the same time.
City Clerk Morreale indicated that the item was tentatively scheduled to be on the
August 19, 2008 City Council Agenda.
Council and staff discussed the review of issues related to overnight parking and
oversized vehicle parking by the Traffic Safety Commission, Lomita Sheriff's
Department, and City Attorney's Office.
Stanislav Parfenov, Chair, Traffic Safety Commission, Rancho Palos Verdes, reported
that the Commission had wanted to review the On-Street Parking of Oversized Vehicles
at their meeting on July 28, 2008, prior to the matter returning to the City Council in
August.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
PAUSE TO CONSIDER THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA:
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
City's Solid Waste Collection Contingency Plan (1301)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed regarding this
item prior to the meeting.
Senior Administrative Analyst Ramezani provided a summary staff report on the item.
Councilman Wolowicz stated that he thought it important to consider the possible
implementation of an early warning system from Waste Management for anticipated
problems; arrangements to employ other trash haulers for situations where there are
prolonged service delays or disasters; staff's plans for temporary centralized service;
and, a written City policy with action items for implementation by staff.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to 1) Consider the
City's proposed solid waste collection contingency plan for approval; and, 2) Direct staff
to prepare a contract amendment to include the contingency plan in the City's
residential solid waste contracts with USA Waste of California dba Waste Management
of Los Angeles and Universal Waste Systems, Inc.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Procedures for Bulk/Excess Green Waste Collection (1301)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed regarding this
item prior to the meeting.
Senior Administrative Analyst Ramezani provided a summary staff report on the item.
Council and staff discussion focused on the following issues: concerns with the
importance of the hauler picking up excess green waste in order to encourage brush
clearance; the rate structure for green waste vs. regular trash pickup as part of the
contract; brush clearing procedures; Homeowners Associations' (HOA) organized brush
clearances; multiple trucks, the size of containers, and number of containers permitted
for green waste pickup; and, a suggestion to adopt staff's recommendations and
monitor their effectiveness.
Susan Moulton, Waste Management, responded to Council inquiries regarding the
following: clarification that the rates in the staff report were based on commercial trucks;
Waste Management's intent to look into providing two annual pickups for brush
clearance; Waste Management's flexibility and the ability to accommodate homeowners
with advance notice from neighborhoods or HOAs; clear plastic bags as optimal for
green waste materials if a green container is not used; and, possible consecutive
weekends for excess green waste pickup. Ms. Moulton acknowledged that there may
be a need for exceptions to the rule and noted that Waste Management would be
working to accommodate the residents.
The Council received clarification from staff that the public was not being asked to pay
anything extra for services they were already receiving, and the allowance for a longer
work day for the Annual Bulk/Excess Green Waste Collection would be allowed.
Mel Hughes, Rancho Palos Verdes, commented on the change to the hauler's pickup
procedures and frequent late pickups, and issues related to people with a large amount
of trash to be picked up.
Responding to Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Susan Moulton explained that the number of
trucks on the streets has been reduced due to the use of the newer Liquid Natural Gas
(LNG) trucks, which are more expensive. She agreed to research the issue related to
late pickups, noting that when the City was rerouted, the issue of late pickups was to be
addressed. Ms. Moulton provided a customer service hotline number (1-800-774-0222)
for resident questions and comments.
City Manager Lehr clarified that the City requires that homeowners only place trash in
front of their own homes.
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Councilmember Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to 1) Review and
approve the proposed procedure, process and cost for handling bulk/excess green
waste; 2) Direct staff to prepare contract amendments to include the approved
procedure, process and cost in the City's residential solid waste contracts with USA
Waste of California dba Waste Management of Los Angeles, and Universal Waste
Systems, Inc,; and, 3) Direct staff to explore whether a method could be developed to
provide a second pickup in areas of the City that do not have a Homeowners
Associations (HOA).
The motion passed 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 8:38 P.M. to 8:49 P.M.
Committees and Commission Status Report (106)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed regarding this
item prior to the meeting.
City Manager Lehr provided a brief overview on the item.
Senior Administrative Analyst Gyves reported that each Department would be
presenting the Mission Statement and Work Plan for the Committee or Commission that
it supports.
Director Rojas presented the Mission Statement of the Equestrian Committee as stated
by the Commission/Committee and endorsed by staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to adopt the mission
statement of the Equestrian Committee.
Council and staff discussed the following topics: possible formation of a Recreation
Committee to replace the Equestrian and PUMP Committees; deferral of the
reformation of Committees at this time; concerns raised by the Organizational
Assessment Final Report regarding the core process used to form Committees/
Commissions; and, Work Plans for the Commissions and Committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark withdrew his motion so that staff could introduce the Equestrian
Committee's Work Plan.
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Director Rojas provided an overview of the proposed Work Plan for the Equestrian
Committee for FY 08-09.
City Attorney Lynch suggested adding an aspect to the Equestrian Committee Work
Plan regarding the issuing of permits and undertaking review activities for the
Equestrian Overlay District as set forth in the Municipal Code.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to approve the Mission
Statement and Work Plan of the Equestrian Committee with the addition of the duties
required by the Municipal Code.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Council and staff discussed the following issues: the optimum number of
Commission/Committee Members for each advisory board; frequency of absences and
the requirement for a quorum; efficiency, benefits, costs, and concerns regarding the
number of Commission/Committee Members; resources devoted to the support of
Commissions/Committees versus the use of resources to provide solutions to
community issues; frequency of meetings; and, the costs related to staff presence at
Commission/Committee meetings.
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided a report on the Finance Advisory
Committee's Mission Statement and Work Plan.
Bill James, Chair, Finance Advisory Committee (FAC), Rancho Palos Verdes,
responding to Council inquiries, reported that the FAC had been given copies of
Resolution No. 93-113, the governing document regarding the FAC, but it was not
discussed as the document had not been operative for the time that he has been on the
FAC. He indicated that the FAC had discussed the following issues:limiting the use of
staff resources per the Organizational Assessment Final Report; willingness to review
and advise the City Council on economic development matters; recommendations
regarding the Cost-Based Fee Study; willingness to assume duties as assigned by the
City Council; and, the presentation and complexity of the Budget format. He reported
that the City had a reputation among contractors as being difficult to work with based on
the structure of the City regulations.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark stated that he objected to the negative generalization regarding
the City's reputation. He noted that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is known for
setting the standard in a disciplined process required for attaining permits and
protecting the residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to adopt the Mission
Statement and the Work Plan for the Finance Advisory Committee for FY 08-09.
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Council and Chair James discussed the following issues: the feasibility of the FAC
examining the Budget in detail; the creation of the City's Budget as being the
responsibility of staff; and, the Commissions and Committees as advisory bodies.
Council and staff discussion focused on the following topics: the need for a measured
approach to consider the recommendations of the Organizational Assessment Final
Report; defining the scope of work for the Commissions/Committees; FAC providing
policy advice that is not duplicative of staffs efforts; the method for determining the
duties and costs associated with the support of the Traffic Safety Commission; spending
money to determine how to spend money; staff's conservative approach to the City's
Budget; the receipt of an audited financial statement for the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR), but not the Budget, since it is a spending plan; the Budget as
a working document, which is available to the public, to actively manage the City's
Budget by program; and, an assertion that government accounting is an anomaly
requiring that the Budget be compared to actual results.
Councilman Wolowicz moved that the FAC be chartered to look at the Budget in detail
and recommend specific areas for review, with the responsibility for economic
development matters also placed under their purview. The motion died for a lack of a
second.
Further discussion included the following topics: recommendations from the
Committees/Commissions to the Council regarding the addition of tasks to their Work
Plans; the Five-Year Model, which is designed to track the Budget on a program level;
and, direction to the FAC to focus on policy issues rather than redoing the work of
financial professionals.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to allow the FAC the
ability to request the assignment of additional tasks to their Work Plan and the
responsibility to advise the City Council on economic development matters.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to charter the FAC to
review the Budget.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Gardiner and Wolowicz
NOES: Clark, Long, and Mayor Stern
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Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to approve the Mission
Statement and Work Plan of the Finance Advisory Committee, as amended, for FY 08-
09.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Long, Wolowicz and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner
City Manager Lehr stated that staff would bring revised resolutions back to the Council
and would also make the necessary revisions to the Committee and Commission
Handbook.
Director Bell presented a brief report on the Mission Statement presented to the Traffic
Safety Commission (TSC), noting that the item would be brought back to the TSC at
their next meeting in July.
Council and staff discussed the following topics: an assertion that the TSC Work Plan
should be forward looking; comments on staffs Work Plan, which incorporates the TSC
Work Plans; the need to define TSC responsibilities so that staff work is not duplicated;
concern with a lack of focus; and, the suggestion that the item be deferred until
additional information is available.
Stanislav Parfenov, Chair, Traffic Safety Commission, Rancho Palos Verdes, clarified
the action taken at the June Traffic Safety Commission meeting, noting that comments
from the Commission Members regarding the Work Plan were to be submitted to staff.
He stated that the TSC sought direction from the City Council in order to have a clearer
focus on the issues to be addressed.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to defer action on the TSC Mission
Statement and Work Plan until after the Commission Members have returned
comments to staff.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Senior Administrative Analyst Gyves provided a brief staff report regarding the Mission
Statement and Work Plan for the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Mel Hughes, Chair, Emergency Preparedness Committee, Rancho Palos Verdes,
responded to Council's inquiries and reported that community outreach was a major
focus of the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to adopt the Mission
Statement and Work Plan as proposed by the Emergency Preparedness Committee, as
amended, with the approved Task List, for FY 08-09.
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Council and staff discussion focused on clarification of the elements of the Mission
Statement, Work Plan, and Task List presented as part of late correspondence.
Councilman Gardiner proposed a substitute motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark,
to continue the matter to the next meeting.
Chair Hughes stated that he did not believe the continuation of the item was necessary,
and noted that the community outreach effort was a continuing effort of the EPC. He
stated that he was an advocate of five members per Committee with the exception of
the Emergency Preparedness Committee, which he and the EPC recommended to
remain at seven members, due to the broad expertise of the members.
The substitute motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Long and Wolowicz
Council discussed the size of the Committees and Commissions and the meeting
schedules.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to determine the
membership of all Committees and Commissions to consist of five members, with the
change being implemented at the beginning of the next cycle for Committee and
Commission terms.
Council discussed the size of the Committees and Commissions, the quasi-judicial
nature of the Planning Commission, effectiveness and efficiency of the bodies based on
the size of membership, and the timing and manner in which to recruit for the City's
Advisory Boards.
Chair Hughes stated that the EPC could function with five members, but it would limit
the expertise with which the Committee could draw from, in comparison to
considerations regarding the size of the Planning Commission and other
Committees/Commissions.
Gordon Leon, Chair, Equestrian Committee, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that there
were differences between the various Commissions and Committees and the optimum
number of members depended on the nature of the duties of the group. He expressed
support for retaining the number of Equestrian Committee Members at nine.
Chair James opined that the FAC could work efficiently with either five or seven
members and that the size of the membership had no incremental cost to the City. He
expressed concern with the methodology to be considered for reduction in the size of
membership.
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Council discussed possible equitable methods of reduction in the size of the
membership of the Committees/Commissions.
Chair Parfenov opined that additional members increased the costs slightly and noted
that he supported the size of the TSC at seven members.
City Attorney Lynch pointed out that this agenda item did not include the Planning
Commission so changes to that body should not be discussed or considered at this
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to determine that the
Finance Advisory Committee will consist of five members, with the transition to be
accomplished by allowing current members to reapply through an open recruitment
process.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to determine that the
Equestrian Committee will consist of five members, with the transition to be
accomplished by allowing current members to reapply through an open recruitment
process.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner
Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to defer the action on the
Emergency Preparedness Committee's Mission Statement and Work Plan until July 15,
2008; give tentative direction to staff regarding the size of the Committee to be five
members; and, direct staff to return with resolutions commemorating Council's actions.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Long, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner and Wolowicz
Mayor Pro Tern Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to defer the action
regarding the Traffic Safety Commission's Mission Statement, Work Plan and meeting
frequency until after its next meeting scheduled for July 28, 2008, and gave tentative
direction to staff regarding the size of the Commission to be five members.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Clark, Long, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner and Wolowicz
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 11:21 P.M. to 11:29 P.M.
Committees and Commission Status Report (continued)
Council discussed the frequency of meetings for the Committees and Commissions.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to determine the frequency of
meetings for the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) to be four meetings per year, with
additional meetings authorized if necessary.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Chair James clarified that the FAC had envisioned that additional meetings could be
added if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, that the Equestrian Committee
meet once every quarter for 2008 with review at the end of the year for the next year.
Councilman Long proposed a substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz,
that the Equestrian Committee meet bi-monthly.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, that the frequency of
Emergency Preparedness Committee meetings be monthly, with the ability to cancel
any unnecessary meetings with the concurrence of the Committee Chair and staff
liaison.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
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Re-introduce a Code Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 17.11, "Affordable
Housing," Chapter 17.96, "Definitions," and Chapter 15.20, "Moratorium on Land
Use Permits" (701 X 1801)
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to waive the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, that the City Council RE-
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 474, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.11 (AFFORDABLE HOUSING),
CHAPTER 17.96 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 15.20, (MORATORIUM ON LAND
USE PERMITS) OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONFORM TO STATE
DENSITY BONUS LAWS, TO IMPLEMENT CITY COUNCIL POLICY PERTAINING TO
THE LOCATION OF FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, TO MAKE CHANGES
TO THE SECTION PERTAINING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS, AND TO PERMIT SECOND DWELLING UNITS
IN THE PORTION OF THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM AREA THAT IS SERVED BY
SANITARY SEWERS.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Status Update of Lower San Ramon Canyon/Tarapaca — Flooding of 25th Street
(604)
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to continue the item to a
future meeting when there is more time for consideration while the public is present.
Council and staff discussed concerns that none of the involved agencies were willing to
commit to funding a design effort to address the flooding at the Lower San Ramon
Canyon/Tarapaca/25th Street area.
Councilman Wolowicz suggested that Mayor Stern contact Councilwoman Janice Hahn
and Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe to expedite the issue.
Public Works Director Bell suggested that staff have the opportunity to present the
material to the Council before Mayor Stern contacts the other agencies.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
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Border Issues Status Report
Councilman Wolowicz reported that there would be no further opportunity for public
input on the approval of the 75-unit mixed use Mediterranean Village condominium
project on Deep Valley Drive in Rolling Hills Estates. He stated that the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes should take a firm stand on the next project which is a proposal for an
additional project of over 100 units.
Council discussed the following issues: concerns with water storage issues on the
Peninsula, including a limited supply of water; lack of a global plan for the development
of the downtown Rolling Hills Estates area; the absence of a forum for Peninsula-wide
issues; a suggestion to send a representative from the Council to formally represent the
views of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes regarding the Ponte Vista Project; and, a
suggestion for the proposal of a parallel arterial street to Western Avenue to alleviate
traffic issues.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to receive and file the
current report on the status of border issues.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Annual Appropriation Limit for FY08-09 (602)
Councilman Long pointed out that the formula used to calculate the Annual
Appropriation Limit begins with the assumption that the amount determining the needs
of a particular government entity is set at an "appropriate" amount. He inquired as to
the consequences of not adopting the resolution.
City Attorney Lynch indicated that it would be a violation of the State Constitution to not
adopt the resolution establishing the Annual Appropriation Limit for the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION LIMIT
FOR FY08-09.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to defer City Council Oral Reports
to the next meeting.
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Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Councilman Wolowicz stated that he wanted to offer recognition and support to Merrill
Moses, a member of the U.S. Olympic Water Polo Team, who is a resident of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes. He suggested that Mr. Moses be invited to a future Council
meeting and the Council offered its best wishes for his success.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilman Gardiner suggested an agenda item regarding the geological conditions at
Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center.
Mayor Stern asked to agendize an item to discuss the size of the membership of the
Planning Commission and the frequency of meetings.
Councilman Wolowicz asked for an agenda item regarding peafowl management and
an item to revisit the City's policy on the employee pension reform regarding a defined
benefit plan vs. a defined contribution plan.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Stern adjourned the meeting at 11:58 P.M. in memory of Marilyn Ryan, the City's
First Mayor.
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Attest:
City Clerk
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