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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 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.
Councilman Wolowicz was present via teleconference.* The meeting reconvened at
7:04 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz*, (via teleconference) and Mayor Stern
ABSENT: None
* Councilman Wolowicz was present via teleconference from the Sheraton Bloomington
Minneapolis South, 7800 Normandale Road, Room No. 1513, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Carolynn
Petru, Deputy City Manager; Joel Rojas, Director of Planning, Building & Code
Enforcement; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance/Information Technology; Jim Bell,
Director of Public Works; Ron Rosenfeld, Director of Recreation and Parks; Greg Pfost,
Deputy Planning Director; Ara Mihranian, Principal Planner; Matt Waters, Senior
Administrative Analyst; Mona Dill, Recreation Program Supervisor II; and, Nancie Silver,
Recreation Program Supervisor II.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by former Mayor and former Councilwoman Barbara Ferraro.
PRESENTATION:
Martin Gombert, Palos Verdes Transit Authority, provided a brief presentation regarding
the transportation services offered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority for
Peninsula residents and students.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Stern reported on the Randy Simmons Bridge Dedication Event, shared pictures
of the event, and recognized Recreation and Parks staff for their efforts in organizing
the event. He also provided an update on the proposed Trader Joe's Market at the
Golden Cove Shopping Center.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
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Mayor Stern announced Recyclers of the Month from the August 19, 2008 City Council
meeting: Joseph Mardesich, M.D. and Suzanne Gatlin. 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:
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to approve the Agenda.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Colonel James L. Grogan, USAF, Retired, USO Greater Los Angeles Area, provided a
presentation regarding the upcoming USO golf tournament at Trump National Golf
Course.
Rayne Sherman, Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided a
presentation regarding the upcoming Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance to be held at
the Trump National Golf Course.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed regarding Item
No. 4 prior to the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilmember Wolowicz, to approve the
Consent Calendar with Item 2 (Border Issues Status Report) removed for separate
consideration.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner**, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
**Councilman Gardiner voted "no" on Item 6.
Motion to Waive Full Reading
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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.
Border Issues Status Report (310)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Biennial Update of the City's Conflict of Interest Code (1202)
1) Received and filed the 2008 Local Agency Biennial Notice for the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes, the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency, and the Rancho
Palos Verdes Improvement Authority indicating that the Conflict of Interest Code for
these agencies needs to be amended; and, 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-78,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES
BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY
THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 2006-74.
Second Amendment to the Agreement to Purchase Additional Acreage to be
included in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (1201)
Approved the Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale, Option and Donation
Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, and authorized the Mayor to execute the
amendment on behalf of the City.
June 2008 Treasurer's Report (602)
Received and filed the June 2008 Treasurer's Report for the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-79, 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:
Use of State Funding for Supplemental Police Services — CORE Police Team
(1206)
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City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no
written protests were received, and there were no requests to speak on the item.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing open.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to waive the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Mayor Stern closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to approve the
continued use of COPS (Citizen Option for Police Services) grant in FY08-09 to partially
fund the CORE Police Team.
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:
Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan (1201)
Principal Planner Ara Mihranian provided a summary staff report on the Rancho Palos
Verdes Coast Vision Plan and introduced Melendrez Consultant Melani Smith.
Melani Smith, consultant, Melendrez, provided an overview of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Coast Vision Plan and the components including the following topics: the purpose of
the Vision Plan; the restatement of the values that the community was founded upon;
the coexistence of preservation of open space and development along the coast; the
opportunity for education, community gathering, learning; stewardship of the City's
precious resources for future generations; the five key sites of the Vision Plan, including
Upper Pt. Vicente (Civic Center portion), Lower Pt. Vicente, Abalone Cove, Gateway
Park, and Del Cerro Park in the City; enhancements to the network of connections
between the five key sites, including coastal access, trails, bikeways; improvement of
medians, parking areas, and circulation patterns; capture of storm water and
management and conservation of water; use of historic architectural designs; materials
related to design palettes for hardscape and planting; a conceptual look at signage, trail
head markers, and entry markers at key sites and entrances into the City; fence
materials and fence types; and, the inclusion of an Appendix containing materials
presented at earlier workshops, comments from the public that have been received, and
additional information regarding appropriate plant materials used by the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), as well as invasive plant information.
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Council and staff discussed the following issues: the use of the Rancho Palos Coast
Vision Plan as a supplemental informational document to the Coastal Specific Plan;
coastal permits as addressed in the Coastal Specific Plan; clarification that the adoption
of the Vision Plan this evening was not intended to be the initiation point of the Master
Plan for the Upper Pt. Vicente site; a suggestion that the section relating to the
Annenberg Foundation proposed Animal Education Facility be considered separately;
clarification that the proposed project from the Annenberg Foundation includes a focus
on both domestic and indigenous animals; the educational component of the facility as
an addition to the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center; animal adoption services as one
component of the proposed facility; clarification that the facility would house up to 20
animals; three conceptual phases of development for the Upper Pt. Vicente site,
including the village green envisioned as a central gathering space; the reuse of the
infrastructure on the bluff; parking options; views; trail connections as a part of the
Vision Plan; the proposed location of the Palos Verdes Art Center facility at the Upper
Pt. Vicente site; beach access at Abalone Cove; an equestrian park at the Gateway
Park; active recreational use; and, the PVPLC donor recognition site at Del Cerro Park.
Betty Field Strauss, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided a brief history of efforts to preserve
the coastline as public open space with unobstructed views, particularly the area
between Palos Verdes Drive South and the cliffs. She stated that she did not want to
see additional structures on the public open space along the coastline.
Barbara Ferraro, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Vision Plan was a wonderful
guide for future projects and noted that she appreciated the fact that many stakeholders
in the City were consulted regarding the proposed Plan.
William Tolliffe, Rancho Palos Verdes, opined that a domestic Animal Education Facility
did not relate to the coastal emphasis of the Vision Plan; that the proposed Annenberg
Animal Care Facility was not an appropriate use for the site, suggested that the City
consider beautifying the entrance to Gateway Park with landscaping rather than an
Equestrian Center, noting that youth groups should be able to utilize Gateway Park.
Jim Knight, Rancho Palos Verdes, defined the goal of the General Plan and noted that
certain areas in the Vision Plan did not comply with the original vision of the City, such
as the Annenberg Animal Care Facility, which he opined should be relocated on at
another site in the City. He noted that it was important to focus on the original vision for
the City and recommended against approval of the Vision Plan until the issue regarding
the Annenberg Animal Care Facility is resolved.
Derrick Wallentinsen, San Pedro, stated that he believed that Annenberg Animal Care
Facility building was fundamentally incompatible with the area; expressed concern with
added light pollution; and, cautioned that the Annenberg Foundation had its own
agenda which he opined did not belong in the Vision Plan.
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Shera Dolmatz-Finkel, Girl Scout leader, Rancho Palos Verdes, reported a previous
request and petition submittal for consideration of a primitive camping facility noting that
camping was not included in the proposal because there are already two sites at Ladera
Linda and Upper Pt. Vicente for this use. She outlined the limitations of the two
available camping facility sites including security issues.
Diane Hayden, Girl Scout Troops 696 and 919, Rancho Palos Verdes, inquired as to
why an outdoor educational facility and service component had not been provided in the
Vision Plan, noting the importance of camping in a remote facility and the lack of the
service component in the present available campground locations.
Barbara Dye,, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed support for the Del Cerro Park
recognition site and supported the Annenberg Animal Education Facility site as a
compatible use for the site with the added educational component. She noted that
connecting trails and restored habitat areas could be added to the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve, which provided the potential for permanent additions to the Preserve and
additional open space while the educational component would add something important
to the human bond with animals.
Henry Jurgens, Rancho Palos Verdes, President of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy (PVPLC), speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, expressed support
for the Vision Plan and clarified that funding for the Del Cerro Park recognition site
would be from the PVPLC. He added that the Vision Plan would provide easy access
for the able bodied and disabled and would provide benches for the community to enjoy.
Ann Shaw, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Annenberg Animal Care Facility was
an inappropriate use of the Lower Pt. Vicente area and encouraged the Council to only
approve as few buildings in the area as possible, keeping in mind the City Founders'
vision of protecting open space.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 9:01 P.M. to 9:10 P.M.
Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan (continued)
Discussion between staff and the Council included the following issues: a suggestion to
incorporate letters from Jim Knight into the Vision Plan; Lower Point Vicente as
consistent with the Coastal Specific Plan including the educational component of indoor
and outdoor exhibits; improvements which would make the area more accessible to the
public; the importance of allowing the public the ability to enjoy the area preserved by
the Founders; appreciation for the work put into the Vision Plan by the community and
stakeholders over the last two years; support for proposed enhancements of the
coastline and trails; funding sources; the importance of maintaining public appreciation
for the space; appropriate uses of the land; expanding public access to the coast;
clarification that the Vision Plan for Lower Pt. Vicente includes substantial native habitat
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and the outdoor museum; concerns regarding changes to the area as a result of the
additions of buildings and exhibits; and, an assertion that the Annenberg Animal Care
Facility should be located at another site in the City.
Elizabeth Sax, Rancho Palos Verdes, suggested that the Annenberg Foundation
consider the possibility of providing the community with a theatre facility/multipurpose
room. She encouraged landscaping of the medians using less water and expressed
concern with landscaping maintenance issues of medians on Palos Verdes Drive South
near the Trump National Golf Club.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked staff to investigate the maintenance issues of the median
areas on Palos Verdes Drive South near Trump National Golf Club.
Councilmember Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to adopt the staff
recommendation with the addition that Upper Pt. Vicente include dedication of active
fields in the list of proposed site improvements and regarding Lower Pt. Vicente, that no
decisions be made in Item 8 with regard to the proposed Annenberg Animal Care
Facility that is to be discussed in Item 9.
Discussion on the motion included the following topics: the potential inclusion of an
active recreation component in the Vision Plan for Upper Pt. Vicente; clarification that
action on the Vision Plan did not impact whether or not the entitlement process of
specific components regarding the Annenberg Animal Care Facility moved forward
under Item 9; an assertion that action on Item 9 would be premature since it had not
been heard; an assertion that Upper Pt. Vicente concept did not lend itself well to an
active recreation component; a suggestion to move the Annenberg portion to Item 9;
and, an assertion that the Vision Plan provided a conceptual plan for the Lower Pt.
Vicente site.
Mayor Stern stated that the amendments to the staff recommendation should be
considered separately.
The motion with the first amendment to the staff recommendation that Upper Pt. Vicente
include the potential dedication of active fields on the list of proposed site improvements
identified in the Vision Plan document passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, and Wolowicz
NOES: Mayor Stern
The motion with the second amendment to the staff recommendation that decisions be
deferred with respect to Lower Pt. Vicente any indication of approval or disapproval of
Item 9, the Annenberg portion, failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Gardiner and Wolowicz
NOES: Clark, Long, and Mayor Stern
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Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-80, AS AMENDED, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING THE RANCHO PALOS
VERDES COAST VISION PLAN THAT CREATES AN INFORMATIONAL PLANNING
DOCUMENT PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG
THE CITY'S COASTLINE IN TERMS OF PUBLIC ACCESS, INTERPRETIVE
MATERIALS, AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, INCLUDING CONCEPTUAL
DESIGN SCHEMES FOR THE FIVE KEY SITES.
The motion passed unanimously 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 10:01 P.M. to 10:11 P.M.
The Annenberg Foundation Public Education Facility and Site Improvements at
Lower Pt. Vicente (1201)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting on this item.
Principal Planner Mihranian provided a summary staff report.
Council and staff discussion included the following issues: clarification that the area
under discussion consists of approximately 20 acres, 8-10 acres of which is currently
used for commercial farming; the location of the proposed Annenberg Facility which
would remove the agricultural use from the site and revert it to open space, with plans
for re-vegetation with natural habitat; the proposed two-story structure would have a
15,000 square foot footprint, consisting of a two-story structure containing a total of
30,000 square feet; and, the footprint of the two proposed structures would use 2.5% of
the total lot coverage of the entire site.
Leonard Aube, Annenberg Foundation, provided a brief history of the Annenberg
Foundation and an overview and presentation of the proposed Annenberg Foundation
Public Education Facility at Lower Pt. Vicente.
Howard Litwak, Annenberg Foundation, provided information on the Conceptual
Development Team used to develop the Vision Plan, provided an overview of the
development plan for the proposed Annenberg Facility at Lower Pt. Vicente, and the
financial support of the project site.
Mayor Stern disclosed that he had previously heard the Annenberg presentation at a
recent Council of Homeowners Association meeting, and he and Mayor Pro Tern Clark
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heard the presentation at a recent breakfast hosted by the Annenberg Foundation for
former Mayors of the City.
Discussion between the Council and Annenberg Foundation representatives included
the following issues: the grading of the site so that the height of the building will be
approximated eight feet above grade by tucking the structure into the slope; the
placement of the Animal Care Facility Building on the site; concerns that the Animal
Care Facility is an animal shelter vs. a multipurpose discovery educational center
dealing with the bond between humans and animals from the indigenous to the
domestic; the ability of the public for direct involvement and input in the process for the
proposed project; clarification that 80% of the Animal Care Facility will be used for
public activities, exhibits, programs, and the necessary staff support for that component;
the number of domestic animals to be at the site conceptually anticipated to be no more
than 20; alternate sites in the City for the Animal Care Facility and the assertion that
relocating the Animal Care Facility would markedly change the integrated concept of the
Vision Plan; the value of the integrated concept of the Facility to the Palos Verdes
Peninsula School District; discussion of the possibility of amenities such as light food
services at the site; and, the possibility of distance learning opportunities due to the
Annenberg Foundation's previous experience in that arena.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 11:13 P.M. to 11:15 P.M.
The Annenberg Foundation Public Education Facility and Site Improvements at
Lower Pt. Vicente (continued)
Barbara Walch, Rancho Palos Verdes, one of the City's Founders, stated that she
would like to see the Animal Care Facility located elsewhere in the City as she believed
the Lower Pt. Vicente site to be an inappropriate location for the proposed project.
Barbara Ferraro, Rancho Palos Verdes, former Mayor and Councilmember, was
impressed with the presentation and thoroughness of the approach; opined that there
were misconceptions about the project; and, noted that she appreciated the educational
center, archaeological dig area, and native plant aspect of the project, as well as the
enhanced parking and landscaping.
Barbara Dye, Rancho Palos Verdes (comments read by Barbara Ferraro), expressed
support for the project due to the following reasons: educational enhancements
including the outdoor exhibit area; habitat restoration and acreage that could be added
to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, including new trails; high building standards and
sensitivity to the site and surroundings; and the fact that maintenance is funded by the
Annenberg Foundation in perpetuity.
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David Wagman, President of the Peninsula Education Foundation, Rancho Palos
Verdes (letter read by Barbara Ferraro), Peninsula Education Foundation, expressed
support for the project.
Linda Retz, Rolling Hills Estates, expressed support for the project, noting that it affords
opportunities for interaction between humans and animals in the community and that
there were many letters of support for the Annenberg Care Facility on the City website.
Karen Savich, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed support for the project.
Cassie Jones, veterinarian, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed support for the project
and discussed animal abuse and cruelty, noting the critical need to educate the public
on issue related to animals. She opined that the overall vision of the project was bigger
than the City's vision, effecting society and the way people are treated.
Martin Dodell, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed support for the Annenberg proposal,
noting the educational opportunities for students.
Dr. Patty Boge, owner of the Narbonne Animal Clinic, Lomita, expressed support for the
project, noting that if a project enhances the quality of life for animals, it also enhances
the quality of life for humans.
Dr. Rolan Tripp, expressed support for the Annenberg proposal and the distance
learning program as a way to educate people on the proper way to deal with animals.
Pam Crane, Rolling Hills, expressed support for the project and the world class project
that she believes it will be.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he believes the Annenberg proposal is
consistent with the original goals and General Plan of the City and will be a source of
pride when completed.
Vic Quirarte, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed support for the Annenberg Project noting
that it was not accurate to call the Animal Care Facility a dog and cat hotel as it is an
educational facility.
Jim Knight, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed support for the Annenberg Project with
concerns on the proposed Animal Care Facility at this site. He opined that the domestic
animal component of the proposal was not well matched with the Interpretive Center
and supported the educational component.
Dan Pinkham, Rancho Palos Verdes, was supportive of the Annenberg Project but
suggested that the Animal Care Facility be relocated to the Civic Center site.
Michael Hardisty, Terranea Resort/Lowe Enterprises, expressed support for the
Annenberg proposal and the Animal Care Facility. He personally attested to the power
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of properly trained service animals for the blind and disabled through his involvement
with Canine Companions for Independence and Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Lenee Bilski, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was opposed to the proposed
Animal Care Facility, noting that it would be 2% times the size of the Interpretive Center
and requested that the Council preserve the area as open space in the coastal zone.
Don Eichhorn, Rancho Palos Verdes, President, Los Serenos de Pt. Vicente, expressed
appreciation for the Annenberg Project and its purpose to share the history of the
Peninsula with the community through the Project's educational components and
exhibits.
Ann Shaw, Rancho Palos Verdes, opined that the driving force behind the proposed
Annenberg Project was to have an Animal Companion Center on the site, noting that
the project would materially alter the tranquil character of Lower Pt. Vicente. She stated
that the focus of the project should be on indigenous animals.
Discussion by Council and staff included the following topics: the collection of fees for
animal care and services was not part of the proposal; dealing with the tranquility and
lighting of the site in the planning entitlement process; the evolution of the Annenberg
Facility over the last eighteen months with the incorporation of concerns and input of
the Council, staff, and public; appreciation for the Annenberg team's extensive outreach
to the community; the enhancement of the Lower Pt. Vicente site regarding the public's
access and vision of the coastal location with the proposed educational opportunities;
the importance of keeping the related components together on one site; concerns with
the animal hospital and adoption services of the Animal Care Facility; and, the initiation
of lease negotiations between the Council and the Annenberg Foundation.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Clark, to adopt the staff
recommendation and authorize the Annenberg Foundation to initiate the planning
entitlement process for the proposed Lower Pt. Vicente improvements identified in the
Vision Plan.
Councilman Wolowicz proposed an amendment to the motion to exclude the animal
hospital care facility and adoption services of the Animal Care Facility at this location.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Further Council discussion included the notion that change frightens people but can be
beneficial, and the proposal as an enhancement and a benefit to the Lower Pt. Vicente
site for the community.
The motion to adopt the staff recommendation passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Wolowicz
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RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 12:43 A.M. to 12:49 A.M.
Traffic Engineering Services Contract
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed on this item prior
to the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to waive the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: clarification that the contract
was for 2008-2009; no other companies were considered, as Willdan was the original
service provider for the City; and, clarification that the item was an extension of a
previously existing contract.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to award and authorize
the Mayor to execute the contract, as amended, in the amount not to exceed $174,000
for FY 08-09 with Willdan Engineering to provide Traffic Engineering services for the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
The motion to adopt the staff recommendation passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Wolowicz
Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Traffic Safety Commission (307)
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to waive the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Council and staff discussed the past difficulties in setting up a Joint Meeting and the
likelihood of the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) having a quorum present for a Joint
Meeting of the Council and the TSC.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to cancel the proposed
City Council/Traffic Safety Commission meeting for September 30, 2008 and direct staff
to select another date for the Joint CC/TSC Meeting with the requirement for only a
quorum (4) of the TSC members in attendance.
Further discussion included if a quorum of the TSC was adequate for the proposed Joint
Meeting, clarification of the purpose of the meeting, and a suggestion to attempt to
schedule a meeting quickly and if it is not possible to cease trying.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, and Wolowicz
NOES: Mayor Stern
Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.42 (Floodplain
Management) of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (604)
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to waive the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to 1) Read Ordinance
No. 477U, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.42 (FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT) OF TITLE 15 OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF" by title only, waived further reading, and adopted the urgency ordinance;
and, 2) Read Ordinance No. 478, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AMENDING CHAPTER 15.42 (FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT) OF
TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE" by title only, waived
further reading, and introduced the ordinance.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Border Issues Status Report (310)
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to continue this item to
the September 16, 2008 City Council Meeting with a request for an update on a new
proposed mixed-use project to be discussed at the September 9, 2008 Rolling Hills
Estates City Council Meeting as part of the item.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Mayor Stern moved, seconded by Councilmember Long, to continue Oral Reports to the
next meeting.
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Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilman Long asked at the request of a constituent to agendize consideration of the
Council taking a position on Proposition 2 in the upcoming election.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark proposed an agenda item to discuss a Council appreciation
breakfast for staff.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported that unanimous direction was given, with all Council
Members present (Councilman Wolowicz via teleconference), to approve the settlement
agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Mr. Protus Taniform.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Stern adjourned the meeting at 1:06 A.M.
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