CC MINS 20050110 ADJMINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED MEETING
MEETING WITH STATE LEGISLATORS
JANUARY 10, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 11:00 A.M. in Assembly Member Karnette's office in
the State Capitol Building, Sacramento, notice having been given with affidavit thereto
on file.
Present: Mayor Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Wolowicz and Councilmen Long and
Stern
Not Present: Councilman Gardiner
Also present was City Manager Les Evans.
Mayor Clark presented Assemblymember Karnette a photo of the City and the Council
thanked her for her support particularly on opposing the "second unit housing bill."
Mayor Clark briefed the Assemblymember on the City's pending Supreme Court case,
the Storm Drain User Fee proposal, the status of the Long Point Hotel project and the
City's interest in providing more sports fields for youth.
Additional discussion focused on:
• Issues of funding regarding the PVPUSD and the LAUSD.
• The Governor's recent "declaration of war" speech presenting his plan for re-
organizing government.
• Assemblymember Karnette's committee assignments for 2005.
No action was taken.
Recess & Reconvene for a meeting at 12:00 A.M. in State Senator Alan Lowenthal's
office.
Mayor Clark briefed the Senator on the City's pending Supreme Court case, the Storm
Drain User Fee proposal, the status of the Long Point Hotel project, the Ocean Trails
project and the status of the purchase of the Portuguese Bend open space.
Additional discussion focused on:
• The Governor's redistricting proposal.
• The status of the "bipartisan" group.
No action was taken.
Recess and Reconvene for a meeting at 2:30 P.M. with League of California Cities
staff including Ann Marie Wallace, Los Angeles Area District Director, Jean Korinke,
League Lobbyist, Frances Medema, League Policy Analyst, Mike Madrid, League
Director of Public Affairs. Discussion focused on:
• League Goals for 2005
• Governor's Proposals for Restructuring Government
• Governor's Budget
No action was taken.
• State Budget and impact on funding sources for the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes.
• Funds for purchase of open space.
• Other local control matters
No action was taken.
Recess and Reconvene for a meeting at 3:45 P.M. with State Senator Vincent.
The Mayor presented. Senator Vincent with a City "tile" for display in his office.
Mayor Clark briefed the Senator on the City's pending Supreme Court case, the Storm
Drain User Fee proposal, the status of the Long Point Hotel project, the Ocean Trails
project and the status of the purchase of the Portuguese Bend open space.
Additional discussion focused on:
• The Senator's interest in creating a "Triple Crown" horse race in California.
• The Senator's focus on "kids."
No action was taken.
Recess and Reconvene for a meeting at 5:00 P.M. with Assemblymember Mike
Gordon.
Discussion focused on:
• The Governor's Budget
• More Federal dollars for California
• Closing offshore tax loopholes
No action was taken.
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Adjournment: At 5:30 P.M., the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, January 11 th at 7:45
A.M. for a meeting in the Sheraton Grand Hotel Cafe.
Attest:
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