CC AGD 20080902CRY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
REMOTE SITE:
Sheraton Bloomington — Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Road
Room No. 1513
Minneapolis, MN 55439
6:00 P.M. JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
SEE ATTACHED BROWN ACT CHECK LIST FOR DETAILS.
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CALL TO ORDER:
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FLAG SALUTE:
PRESENTATION: Palos Verdes Transit Authority
NEXT RESOL. NO. 2008 -78
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 477
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Randy Simmons Bridge Dedication Event and
Recognition of Recreation and Parks Staff Members
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items NOT on the
agenda.)
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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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.
2. Border Issues Status Report (Fox)
Recommendation: Receive and file the current report on the status of border
issues.
3. Biennial Update of the City's Conflict of Interest Code (Morreale)
Recommendation: 1) Receive and file 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 need to be amended; and,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - , 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.
4. Second Amendment to the Agreement to Purchase Additional Acreage to be
included in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (Rojas /Lynch)
Recommendation: Approve the Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale,
Option and Donation Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, and authorize the
Mayor to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
5. June 2008 Treasurer's Report (McLean)
Recommendation: Receive and file the June 2008 Treasurer's Report for the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
6. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. Use of State Funding for Supplemental Police Services — CORE Police Team
(Petru)
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Recommendation: Approve the continued use of COPS (Citizen Option for
Police Services) grant in FY08 -09 to partially fund the CORE Police Team.
PAUSE TO CONSIDER THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA:
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
8. Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan (Mihranian)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -_, 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.
9. The Annenberg Foundation Public Education Facility and Site Improvements at
Lower Point Vicente (Mihranian)
Recommendation: Authorize the Annenberg Foundation to initiate the
entitlement process for the proposed Lower Point Vicente improvements
identified in the Vision Plan.
10. Traffic Engineering Services Contract (Motahari)
Recommendation: Award and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in
the amount not to exceed $164,000 for FY 08 -09 with Willdan Engineering to
provide Traffic Engineering services for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
11. Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Traffic Safety Commission (Bell)
Recommendation: Cancel the proposed City Council /Traffic Safety Commission
meeting for September 30, 2008 and provide direction to staff.
12. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.42 (Floodplain
Management) of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (Lynch)
Recommendation: 1) Read Ordinance No. U, "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, waive further reading, and adopt the
urgency ordinance; and, 2) Read Ordinance No. , "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, waive further reading, and introduce
the ordinance.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: (This section of the agenda is designated for oral
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reports from Council Members to report action taken at outside committee and
association meetings.)
COUNCIL DISCUSSION & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to a time and place certain only if you wish to meet prior to
the next regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)
Existing Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation:
Name of Case: Protus Taniform v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Transnation Title
Insurance Company, Los Angeles County Superior Court. Case No.
BC356116.
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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