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CC MINS 20120717MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 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. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: At 6:00 P.M. the meeting was recessed into Closed Session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR A STUDY SESSION: At 6:26 P.M. the meeting was reconvened to Regular Session for a Study Session. 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; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance /Information Technology; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Jim Hendrickson, Interim Director of Public Works; Ron Dragoo, Senior Engineer; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; and, Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk. DISCUSSION TOPICS: SS1. Review of Tentative Agendas in Light of City Council Goals, including questions of staff (Annotated Version of the City Council 2012 Goals & Priorities - attached for reference) Mayor Pro Tern Campbell requested that a list of Future Agenda Items, as identified by Council, be distributed to Council Members to aid in setting up future study sessions. It was decided that the items would be added at the end of the Tentative Agendas and distributed in the Weekly Administrative Report. Mayor Misetich inquired as to whether the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) could consider the Work Plan prior to September 18, 2012, as he felt a review sometime in August would prove more fruitful. Director McLean clarified that the FAC did have the FY 12 -13 Work Plan on their August City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 1 of 16 agenda and their findings would be submitted at a future City Council Meeting. Councilman Duhovic asked whether the Finance Advisory Committee members could offer ideas for consideration to be included in the Work Plan. Director McLean stated suggestions are welcomed and would be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. SS2. Future Agenda Items Proposed by Council Members to be Prioritized Town Halls Outreach — Future Agenda Item Proposal (Brooks) Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff as to what could be discussed during a Town Hall meeting; who should attend; and, where best to hold such meetings. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell moved, seconded by Mayor Misetich to agendize Town Halls Outreach at the earliest opportunity. Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered. Establishment of a Rancho Palos Verdes Ombudsman Program (Duhovic) Councilman Duhovic gave a brief overview of the Ombudsman Program. Discussion ensued between Council Members regarding potential conflicts that could arise by implementing a program of this type. Councilman Duhovic withdrew his request to establish a Rancho Palos Verdes Ombudsman Program at this time, noting he would conduct further research and possibly return with the item at a later date. No action was taken on this item. RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Misetich called a brief recess from 7:09 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich ABSENT: None City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 2 of 16 Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager /Interim Director of Recreation and Parks; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance /Information Technology; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Ara Mihranian, Deputy Community Development Director; Jim Hendrickson, Interim Director of Public Works; Ron Dragoo, Senior Engineer; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; Eduardo Schonborn, Senior Planner; and, Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk. Also present were the following: Tim Schaefer, Consultant Magis Advisors; and, Marvin Jackmon, Southern California Edison Public Affairs Manager. FLAG SALUTE: The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Knight. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Misetich announced Recyclers of the Month from the July 3, 2012 City Council meeting: Marva Orr and Joe Ouyang. 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 THE AGENDA: 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 Manager Lehr introduced Herb Stark, a volunteer docent with the Los Serenos de Point Vicente, who has secured two grants for the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. She reported that one grant was received from Las Candalistas for the Whale of the World (WOW) Program in the amount of $1,500; and, the other grant was received from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing California in the amount of $2,000, to help fund the Docents' other elementary school outreach programs. City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 3 of 16 Community Development Director Rojas highlighted three new restaurants that recently opened in the City: Bashi at Terranea, Broiler Express on Western Avenue, and the Yellow Vase on Palos Verdes Drive South. Director Rojas also commented on the City's Participation in the South Bay Cities Economic Development Director's Roundtable. NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence regarding Item B (Approval of the Minutes) and Item C (Terranea Resort — Follow Up Report on the 30- inch Height Limit for Roadway and Median Vegetation), was distributed prior to the meeting, and there was one request to speak regarding Item C. Councilman Knight stated that he would like to remove Item F (FY12 -13 Traffic Safety Commission and Emergency Preparedness Committee Work Plans) from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell stated that he would like to remove Item B (Approval of the Minutes) from the Consent Calendar and that he had a question on Item G (Amendments to the Administrative Citation Penalty). City Manager Lehr stated that Mayor Pro Tern Campbell could ask his question regarding Item G prior to the approval of the Consent Calendar, as amended. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell asked for clarification on the assessment of false alarm fees and the total amount collected. Director McLean explained the assessment, its history, including the Finance Advisory Committee's recommendation, and stated that he would provide the estimate of annual revenue to the Council via email. Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended. 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 City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 4 of 16 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 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Terranea Resort— Follow Up Report on the 30 -inch Height Limit for Roadway and Median Vegetation This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Conflict of Interest Code for the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -481 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE ADOPTED BY THE OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DESIGNATING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY CLERK AS THE FILING OFFICER TO RECEIVE REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. Professional Services Agreement with James B. Hendrickson for Public Works Department Management Services Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Retired Annuitant Employment Agreement with James B. Hendrickson with a term ending with 960 hours of service in the fiscal year, or the date a new Public Works Director assumes the duties of the job — whichever occurs first. FY 12 -13 Traffic Safety Commission and Emergency Preparedness Committee Work Plans This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Amendments to the Administrative Citation Penalty Schedule ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -491 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PENALTIES AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PENALTY SCHEDULE TO ADD CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. Register of Demands City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 5 of 16 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -501 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. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Terranea Resort — Follow Up Report on the 30 -inch Height Limit for Roadway and Median Vegetation Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item. Edward Stevens, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was very concerned with the following: the fact that the biologists may not have studied all potential affects of the roadway vegetation on the gnatcatchers and other small animals; the expense that Terranea is incurring to trim vegetation and the loss of the view corridor. He added that Terranea should turn off the sprinklers in the area and allow natural vegetation to grow. Deputy Community Development Director Mihranian provided an overview of the requirements for protection of local flora and fauna, as well as other requirements imposed on Terranea by the California Coastal Commission. Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff regarding the following: the vegetation along Palos Verdes Drive South fronting Terranea; medians; private property; view corridors established in the City's Coastal Specific Plan;and, conditions imposed by the California Coastal Commission. Todd Majcher, Vice President, Lowe Destination Development, explained the lengthy process that culiminated with final conditions of approval by the California Coastal Commission. He also discussed the schedule of trimming that occurs along that median and that the watering had in fact been stopped in the area Mr. Stevens questioned. Councilman Knight inquired as to whether Terranea had considered going back to the California Coastal Commission to possibly request that they reassess the requirements that were imposed on them. Mr. Majcher stated his concerns that the initial process was very lengthy and time consuming. He also stated that if the height requirements were modified, one segment of the community would be content while another segment may not be. Lenee Bilski, Rancho Palos Verdes, suggested that perhaps a review and possible reconsideration by the California Coastal Commission would be in order as it seems a heavy burden on Terranea to continuosly trim the vegetation. She stated that the high City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 6 of 16 vegetation also poses a safety concern and it is unlikely that gnatcatchers are nesting in the area with so much traffic going by. Discussion ensued between Council Members. Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to receive and file the follow up report and directed Staff to send a letter to the California Coastal Commission requesting reconsideration of the condition regarding the vegetation height along the roadway. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING: General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Height Variation Permit, Grading Permit and Environmental Assessment (Case No. ZON2010- 00025) for a Property Located at 10 Chaparral Lane (Supports 2012 City Council Goal —City Trail Systems Enhancement) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests received, and there were no requests to speak on this item. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to continue the public hearing on the proposed application package to September 18, 2012, to allow the applicant additional time to address geotechnical issues raised by the City Geologist related to the project's proposed septic system. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None Water Quality and Flood Protection Program — Annual User Fee Rate — FY12 -13 (Supports 2012 City Council Goal for Public Infrastructure) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, one written protest received, there were no requests to speak on this item, and late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting regarding this item. City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 7 of 16 Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing open. Director McLean provided a brief staff report regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell asked Chair Wedemeyer to comment on whether there was any hesitation by the Oversight Committee for the Water Quality Flood Protection Program (OC) to approve staff's recommendation. Lowell Wedemeyer, Chair, Oversight Committee for the Water Quality Flood Protection Program Committee (OC), stated the Committee had looked at all the overwhelming needs of the infrastructure and decided that the increase should be recommended. The Committee unanimously agreed to vote for the maximum increase of the User Fee Rate. The Committee looked at the mechanisms for calculating the fee increase under the CPI with the 2% cap. Discussion ensued between Council and staff. Senior Engineer Dragoo clarified the City's maintenance requirements on the storm drains the City owns as opposed to the storm drains that are owned by the County. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to adopt the Engineer's Report, as modified, maintaining the current ERU Rate assessment. Mayor Misetich closed the public hearing. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Misetich called a brief recess from 8:44 P.M. to 8:51 P.M. Abalone Cove Sewer Service Charge Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests received, and there were no requests to speak on this item. Mayor Misetich opened the public hearing. City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 8 of 16 Carolyn Lehr introduced Interim Public Works Director Jim Hendrickson, former City Manager of Palos Verdes Estates. Interim Public Works Director Hendrickson provided a brief introduction to the proposed service charge before turning the item over to Senior Engineer Dragoo. Senior Engineer Dragoo provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing closed as there were no requests to speak during the public hearing on the proposed levy of the annual sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System for Fiscal Year 2012/13, which provides for a maximum increase of 2% in the fees collected. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Misetich, to approve staff recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -517 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/131 AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR NEW BUSINESS: REORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS: Councilman Duhovic suggested reordering the agenda due to the number of residents /speakers waiting in the audience to address the remaining items on the agenda. Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to move Item 5 (Southern California Edison Presentation on Current Community Issue) forward for consideration, followed by Item 6 (Status Update Regarding the Proposed Lower Hesse Park Master Plan) and Item 4 (San Ramon Canyon Stabilization Project — Financing Alternatives (Supports City Council 2012 Goal for Public Infrastructure). Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered. City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 9 of 16 Southern California Edison Presentation on Current Community Issues Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were four requests to speak on this item. Senior Administrative Analyst Waters provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Marvin Jackmon, Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Edison (SCE), provided a presentation on infrastructure, fires, equipment location and placement, and other electrical infrastructure issues affecting residents of Rancho Palos Verdes. Mayor Misetich shared his extreme displeasure with how SCE has dealt with outages; fires: and, response times in the City. He also shared his personal experiences dealing with SCE with planned outages in his area and felt that this was an area where SCE should reevaluate how they notify residents. Mayor Misetich also recommended that SCE consider spending more money on capital improvement projects in the City to ensure equipment reliability and take a more pro- active approach to the issues presented. Councilman Duhovic concurred with Mayor Misetich's comments. He suggested the top priority and focus should be fire mitigation in the open space areas. He also inquired about the status of the new transformers along Western Avenue. Discussion ensued between Council Members and Mr. Jackmon. Councilwoman Brooks addressed the needs of the older residents that perhaps have health issues and are dependent on power for ventilators, oxygen and other life saving devices. Mr. Jackmon offered a phone number and the SCE's website where residents could register for the Medical Baseline Allocation and to submit claims for damages caused by power outages. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell commented on the affects that major power outages have on local businesses, residents and open space areas. Councilman Knight opined that there are simple, inexpensive solutions to effectively make changes to poles that would mitigate fires in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve area. He also voiced his concern as to the extended timeline for equipment upgrades that do not appear to be prioritized for near term implementation in the Preserve area. RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Misetich called a brief recess from 10:12 P.M. to 10:20 P.M. City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 10 of 16 Pursuant to the Rules of Procedure, Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to continue the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered. Jim York, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke regarding the fires near his Point View property and Southern California Edison's history with not maintaining equipment in rural areas. He mentioned recent lawsuits against Edison. Lowell Wedeme , Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke personally and on behalf of the West Portuguese Bend Community Homeowner's Association (HOA) near Abalone Cove Park. Mr. Wedemeyer conveyed his definition of what is considered a power outage compared to what Edison considers a power outage. He shared that a committee formed within his HOA tried, with little success, to find someone willing to assist them at Edison. Andrea Vona, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, shared her concerns of the frequency of fires in the Preserve and their negative impacts on the native habitat which could cause permanent damage to both native vegetation and small animals. She looks forward to proactive measures like the addition to bird guards on the utility poles throughout the Preserve area. Al Sattler, Chairman, Palos Verdes South Bay Sierra Club, Rancho Palos Verdes, discussed the letter the Club had submitted to SCE and included in the staff report regarding fire mitigation and reliability issues. He mentioned the effectiveness of rooftop solar panels, noting that a resident of Palos Verdes who uses rooftop solar panels commented on not really noticing when there was a power outage. He also inquired about the requirements of vegetation clearance, particularly around the utility poles. City Manager Lehr offered that staff had addressed the clarification of vegetation clearance in the staff report by establishing a system for residents to report overgrown vegetation in and around SCE facilities. Discussion continued with Council, Mr. Jackmon and staff. Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: Determine that fire mitigation in the Preserve area should be priority number one; and, approve the staff recommendations as called out in the staff report which were: a) Request progress report on implementation of Peninsula Reliability Plan; b) Provide staff with transformer replacement schedule with particular attention to those most likely to cause safety concerns for residents; c) Request progress report on safety measures proposed by Sierra Club; d) Establish a system for residents to report overgrown vegetation in and around SCE facilities, to be reported to SCE and monitored by City for completion; and, e) Prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to the California Public Utilities Commission City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 11 of 16 that outlines City Council's expectations for addressing the most significant issues threatening the safety and well -being of City residents through the implementations of maintenance and infrastructure measures. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None Status Update Regarding the Proposed Lower Hesse Park Master Plan Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received and distributed prior to the meeting and there were three requests to speak on this item. Senior Planner Schonborn provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding the different options as presented; the importance of maintaining views; and, coming up with suitable plans that meet the community's needs at the park. Les Chapin, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated he was in favor of Option 2 but thought it was cost prohibitive. He added that Option 3 seemed more viable, with an emphasis on improving and maintaining the existing trails. John Freeman, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he is the current President of the Pacific View HOA. He stated that the HOA has always been in support of reasonable, responsible and fiscally prudent improvements. He opined that scaled down improvements would be more attainable and easier to budget over a five year period. Jim Moore, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the picnic area plan needs to be revisited. He noted that the picnic areas at Upper Hesse Park are heavily used because the grassy area provides alternative seating areas when the tables are in use. He added that the existing picnic areas at Lower Hesse Park are never utilized as they are on dirt and there is no shade. He added that the other picnic tables across the bridge are too far for park users to enjoy and supported phasing in plans that will provide a park of which everyone will be proud. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: 1) Combine Options 1 and 3; 2) Complete the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) with the originally designed plan; and, 3) Direct staff to work with the Homeowner's Association to develop a phased scaled -down project, to be completed over the course of a number of years, to be brought back to City Council for consideration. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 12 of 16 AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None San Ramon Canyon Stabilization Project — Financing Alternatives (Supports City Council 2012 Goal for Public Infrastructure) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received and distributed on this item prior to the meeting and that there were no requests to speak on this item. Tim Schaefer, Financial Consultant, Magis Advisors, provided a brief report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council, Mr. Schaefer and staff concerning the timeline to submit the request in order to meet the timeline for Proposition 1A funding if the City is considering using lease revenue bonds; potential delays if the Army Corps of Engineers requests a different approach; and, reimbursements of eligible costs. Pursuant to the Rules of Procedure, Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to extend the meeting to 11:45 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered. Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: 1) Receive and file this report; and, 2) Direct staff to return with a reimbursement resolution for Council consideration. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None Consideration of Performance Audit Proposals (Supports City Council Goal "Improve Organizational Efficiency ") Councilwoman Brooks provided a brief overview of the Audit Proposals received from Consultants. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell inquired as to whether the Council will be given an opportunity to modify the methodology the consultants would be employing as well as including the Committee and Commissions in the process. City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 13 of 16 Mayor Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: Authorize the Professional Services Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group at a total cost of $44,000, with the Council agreeing to maintain the full $50,000 budget allocation for this audit, to allow for any expanded work that the Council may wish to authorize. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the Minutes Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tern Campbell. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell requested that the Minutes of May 8, 2012 be continued to the next Council meeting for consideration. Councilwoman Brooks requested all minutes going forward be action minutes as a matter of pro- forma, since the videos on line would provide the verbatim dialogue. Councilwoman Brooks also requested that the minutes under consideration on this agenda be approved and not continued. Mayor Pro Tern Campbell stated that he understood a cover memo should have accompanied the Minutes of May 8, 2012 explaining the process by which the Planning Commission Minutes were approved. Discussion ensued between Council Members. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to approve the Minutes for the May 8, 2012 Joint City Council /Planning Commission Meeting, as amended; the June 19, 2012 Regular Meeting; and, the July 3, 2012 Regular Meeting. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: Campbell and Duhovic ABSENT: None FYI 2-13 Traffic Safety Commission and Emergency Preparedness Committee Work Plans City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 14 of 16 Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Knight. Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Campbell, to: 1) Approve the FY12 -13 Work Plan for the Traffic Safety Commission, as amended, to add the reduction and /or consolidation of signage along roads to the Traffic Safety Commission Work Plan; and, 2) Approve the FY12 -13 Work Plan for the Emergency Preparedness Committee, as amended, with direction to staff to research the incorporation of the Reverse 911 system, and coordination with Neighborhood Watch into the Emergency Preparedness Committee Work Plan. Councilwoman Brooks also inquired if the words "it's the law" could be added to the "Share the Road" signs n Palos Verdes Drive East. Discussion ensued between Council Members, but the motion was not modified. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich NOES: None ABSENT: None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: This item was deferred to the next City Council meeting, by acclamation. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Deferred by acclamation. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Deferred by acclamation. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: Deferred by acclamation. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to the potential purchase of property, a report was provided and unanimous direction was given to Community Development Director Rojas to obtain more information on the property acquisition and appraisal; 2) With respect to the Potential Initiation of Litigation Against the City, no action was taken but Councilman Duhovic has offered to pursue an City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 15 of 16 outreach effort to establish communications; 3) With respect to the City Manager's Performance Evaluation, no discussion occurred due to the lateness of the hour. All Council Members were present for the Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:00 A.M., Mayor M isetich adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular Meeting. qayor Attest: City Clerk WACity Council Min-utes\2012\20120717 CC MINS.doc City Council Minutes July 17, 2012 Page 16 of 16