CC AGD 20080701CRY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 1, 2008
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (See separate agenda)
McCarrell Canyon Groundbreaking - Palos Verdes Bay Club (Sea Gate
Drive)
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
FLAG SALUTE:
CEREMONIAL:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: (This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items NOT on the
agenda.)
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Public Records Act Requests Update
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Motion to Waive Full Reading
Recommendation: Adopt 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.
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2. Approval of the Minutes (Morreale)
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the February 19, 2008 Adjourned
Regular Meeting.
3. Claim Against the City by Valerie Blitz (Gyves)
Recommendation: Reject the late claim application and direct staff to notify the
claimant.
4. Border Issues Status Report (Fox)
Recommendation: Receive and file the current report on the status of border
issues.
5. City Maintenance Contract Extensions (Still)
Recommendation: Approve 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.
6. Professional Services Agreement for FY 2008 -09 and 2009 -10; National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) /Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL) Implementation (Ramezani)
Recommendation: 1) Award 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) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.
7. Ginsburg Dolphin Statue Dedication Ceremony (Waters)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -_, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -49, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FOR FY 08/09 FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $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.
8. Follow -up Report on Revised Regulations for Improvements to Existing
Residences and Possible Water Intrusion in the Landslide Moratorium Area
(Rojas)
Recommendation: Receive and file report.
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9. Revised Resolution for Windport Canyon Tax - Defaulted Property Purchase
(Petru)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -_, 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.
10. May 2008 Treasurer's Report (McLean)
Recommendation: Receive and file the May 2008 Treasurer's Report for the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
11. Annual Appropriation Limit for FY08 -09 (Downs)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -_, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FY08 -09.
12. City Investment Policy — FY08 -09 (Singer)
Recommendation: Adopt and file the FY08 -09 investment policy for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
13. Register of Demands (McLean)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -_, 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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PAUSE TO CONSIDER THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA:
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
14. City's Solid Waste Collection Contingency Plan (Ramezani)
Recommendation: 1) Consider the City's proposed solid waste collection
contingency plan for approval; and, 2) If approved, 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.
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15. Procedures for Bulk /Excess Green Waste Collection (Ramezani)
Recommendation: 1) Review and approve the proposed procedure, process
and cost for handling bulk /excess green waste; and, 2) If approved, 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.
16. Committees and Commission Status Report (Lehr /Gyves)
Recommendation: 1) Approve the Work Plan, Mission Statement, committee
size, and frequency of meetings for the Equestrian Committee (Exhibit B) and
Finance Advisory Committee (Exhibit C); and, 2) Receive an update on the
Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Traffic Safety Commission and
provide any further direction to staff.
17. 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" (Pfost)
Recommendation: RE- INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO._, 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 NOW
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS, AND TO PERMIT SECOND DWELLING UNITS IN
THE PORTION OF THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM AREA THAT IS SERVED
BY SANITARY SEWERS.
18. On- Street Parking of Oversized Vehicles (Dragoo)
Recommendation: 1) Provide Staff with direction on how to proceed with the
proposed ordinance as recommended by the Traffic Safety Commission on
February 25, 2008, relative to parking controls for Oversized Vehicles on City
streets, per the attached on- street parking restriction ordinance (Attachment A);
2) As an alternative, the City Council could defer action tonight and direct staff to
bring this oversized vehicle parking issue back in August, when staff will present
its research on restricting on- street overnight parking for all vehicles. This way,
the Council can consider these related issues in a more comprehensive context;
and, 3) A third alternative is for Council to direct staff to implement
Recommendation No. 1 now, and to deal with any ramifications of on- street
parking restrictions for all vehicles if such an ordinance is approved in the future.
19. Status Update of Lower San Ramon Canyon /Tarapaca — Flooding of 25th Street
(Braatvedt)
Recommendation: 1) Receive the update report of the status of Lower San
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Ramon Canyon /Tarapaca and the related flooding issues at 25th Street in the
City of Los Angeles; and, 2) Direct staff to prepare a scope of work and to solicit
qualified design firms for preliminary design of the Canyon Section.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: (This section of the agenda is designated for oral
reports from Council Members to report action taken at outside committee and
association meetings.)
COUNCIL DISCUSSION & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to a time and place certain only if you wish to meet prior to
the next regular meeting.
American with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a
disability - related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or
services, please call the City Clerk's Office at 310 544 -5208 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTE. Staff reports are available for inspection at City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard during regular business
hours, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday— Thursday and 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Friday. The agenda and staff
reports can also be viewed at Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard during regular business hours
Monday — Friday from 9:00 A.M. until dusk, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 A.M. until dusk.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at the front counter of the lobby of the City Hall Administration Building at 30940
Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes during normal business hours.
You can also view the agenda and staff reports at the City's website www.palosverdes.com /RPV
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