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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 3, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Misetich at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed into
Closed Session. The meeting reconvened at 7:07 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
ABSENT: None
Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City
Manager /Interim Director of Recreation and Parks; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Kathryn
Downs, Deputy Director of Finance /Information Technology; Nicole Jules, Senior
Engineer; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
Also present: Deputy Chris Knox, Lomita Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Deputy Knox.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Misetich announced that new Recycler of the Month Drawing postcards will be
received by residents with their July invoices and encouraged their submission for a
chance to win the Recycler of the Month Drawing. He announced the Recyclers of the
Month from the June 19, 2012 City Council meeting: Ed Hibsman and Sina Beck. 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. He noted
that in addition to winning the Recycler Drawing, the two individuals had also won a
Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit from the City valued at $60.00.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
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Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to approve the agenda,
as presented.
Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence regarding this item was
distributed prior to the meeting.
In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, City Manager Lehr requested Council
concurrence for the addition of an item to the July 17, 2012 City Council Meeting
regarding the San Ramon Canyon Project. She provided a brief update regarding the
tentative construction start date for the project.
Mayor Misetich added that the City recently received notification from the U.S.
Department of Transportation that we had not successfully secured funding through the
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) IV Grant Program.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Misetich, to direct staff to add an
item regarding San Ramon Canyon Project Debt Financing Options to the July 17, 2012
City Council Agenda.
Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as presented.
Councilman Duhovic inquired regarding Item E (Professional Services Agreement with
Steven A. Larson for Human Resources Management Services) if it was the City
Manager's intention to wait on the recruitment to fill vacant full time positions until after
the upcoming Performance Evaluation.
City Manager Lehr confirmed that it would be several months until the City would be
prepared to make hiring decisions regarding the full -time positions, and noted that it was
her intention to wait until the completion of the Organizational Performance Evaluation
and until the Second Tier Pension Program was in place.
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Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the June 5, 2012 Regular Meeting.
May 2012 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the May 2012 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -457 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.
Professional Services Agreement with Steven A. Larson for Human Resources
Management Services
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Retired Annuitant Agreement with Steven A.
Larson with a term through the end of fiscal year, June 30, 2013.
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
Establish Permit Parking on Various Streets in the Peninsula Verde
Neighborhood (Supports 2012 City Council Goal for Public Safety and Traffic
Issues —Focus on Traffic Enforcement)
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Senior Engineer Jules provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the staff
recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -46, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING
PERMIT PARKING ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE PENINSULA VERDE
NEIGHBORHOOD.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Establish Skateboarding Restrictions on Various Streets (Supports 2012 City
Goal for Public Safety and Traffic Issues —Focus on Traffic Enforcement)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Senior Engineer Jules provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding
this item.
Deputy Knox, Lomita Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department,
reported that skateboarding is currently illegal in all City parks, reviewed the California
Vehicle Codes that apply to skateboarders, and added that the City Council needs to
designate streets where skateboarding will be prohibited. He provided brief comments
and a PowerPoint presentation regarding speed skateboarding and provided video clips
of illegal skateboarding in the City, noting that the offenders were cited for violations.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Tom Redfield, Revival and Renaissance (R & R) Coalition, Rancho Palos Verdes,
stated that the R & R Coalition strongly supports the staff recommendation as a first
step in addressing skateboarding safety issues, noting that they were hesitant to place a
Citywide ban on the activity. He stated that the popularity of skateboarding and the
improved technology with skateboarding equipment has increased speeds of
skateboarders on the roads. He added that he had concerns with an increased speed
on Palos Verdes Drive East and the feeder streets into the major streets in the City.
Paul Tetreault, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the presentations provided by Deputy
Knox were excellent and noted he lives on Via Colinita and commented on the location
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as being dangerous for skateboarders due to the blind curves and inability to see the
skateboarders. He added that he had witnessed cars behaving badly around
skateboarders and displaying road rage. He noted that the City should seek to find safe
places for skateboarders to practice their skills and engage in the sport.
Gerard Bisignano, stated that he served as a former Redondo Beach Councilmember
and noted that a measured approach regarding restrictions on skateboarding was best
in his opinion. He wished the Council luck in dealing with this matter.
Ken Dom, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the measured approach was a good idea
as a starting point. He noted that the cross streets to the streets being considered for a
prohibition of skateboarding should be evaluated carefully for hazardous activity and
considered for possible skateboarding prohibition.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Campbell, to approve the
staff recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -477 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING
SKATEBOARDING RESTRICTIONS ON VIA COLINITA, PALOS VERDES DRIVE
EAST, SILVER ARROW DRIVE, HAWTHORNE BLVD., GANADO DRIVE, CREST
ROAD EAST, CREST ROAD WEST, CRENSHAW BLVD., BROWNDEER LANE,
VERDE RIDGE ROAD, LOCKLENNA LANE AND MIRALESTE DRIVE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Investment Policy — FY 12 -13
Deputy Director of Finance /IT Downs provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to adopt staff
recommendation to: Adopt and file the FY12 -13 Investment Policy for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Mayor's Appointment of City Council Members to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee on
Organizational Performance Audit
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilwoman Brooks provided a brief report regarding the proposals received for the
performance audit or operational reviews. She noted that she had requested
assistance from Councilman Duhovic regarding negotiating with those who had
submitted proposals.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Mayor Misetich, to: Appoint an Ad Hoc
Subcommittee consisting of Councilwoman Brooks and Councilman Duhovic to
negotiate a proposed contract for the conduct of an Organizational Performance Audit
for presentation at a future Council meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Pro Tern Campbell stated that he would like to have the following items placed
on future agendas: 1) The aesthetic issues regarding the proliferation of signs and cell
towers throughout the City and the impact on views, and a possible policy providing for
collocating or camouflaging antennas; and, 2) Direction regarding the Recycling and
Beautification Grant Program.
City Manager Lehr noted that an item regarding the Beautification Grant Program was
scheduled for the August 21, 2012 City Council Meeting.
Councilman Duhovic stated that he would like to have the following items placed on
future agendas: 1) A suggestion box-or reporting system for staff and the residents to
raise issues of concern anonymously; and, 2) An Adopt -a- Median Program.
Councilwoman Brooks stated that she would like to have the following item placed on a
future agenda: Town Hall Meetings in neighborhoods throughout the City to reach out
to members of the community.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
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Each Council Member reported on his /her attendance at various organization and
association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on June 5,
2012.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 8:54 P.M., Mayor Misetich recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
At 11:25 P.M., Mayor Misetich reconvened the meeting to Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to
the Conference with Labor Negotiators, a report was provided and unanimous direction
was given to the City's negotiators regarding discussion with representatives from the
Employee Association; 2) With respect to the Potential Litigation Against the City, based
on a threat of litigation made by Sahar Barghout of Briggs & Alexander on behalf of the
Haddads, unanimous direction was given to Staff to reinstate the code enforcement
process against the owners of the property at 30506 Palos Verdes Drive West; 3) With
respect to the City Manager's Performance Evaluation, the City Council discussed the
City Manager's Performance Evaluation; and, 4) With respect to the Potential Initiation
of Litigation, no discussion occurred due to the lateness of the hour. All Council
Members were present for the Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:27 P.M., Mayor Misetich adjourned the meeting.
Mayor
Attest:
Clerk
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