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ANCHOALOS ERDES
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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6:00 P.M.CLOSED SESSION: See attached Brown Act Checklist for details.
7:00 P.MREGULAR SESSION
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CALL TO ORDERNEXT RESOL. NO. 2004-05
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NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 400
ROLL CALL:
FLAG SALUTE:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(5 mins)
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
(1)Presentation by the Palos Verdes High School Road
Warriors of their full-sized, unmanned vehicle to be entered in a nationwide contest. (2)
Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Dylan C. Chodos for his Arc Angel
project. (5 mins)
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
: (This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items
NOT
on the agenda.) (5 mins)
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.) (10 mins)
OLD BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (1 min)
Miscellaneous Items for Action:
Continued Items for Action:
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Continued Items Listed for Information Only:
Appointment of City representative to the Los Angeles West Vector Control
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District. (From December 16 to March 2, 2004)
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Agenda Format: proposed revisions. (From December 16 to March 16, 2004.)
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
(10 mins)
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. Minutes of December 2, and December 16, 2003 and the Adjourned Regular
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Meeting January 20. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes.
3. Resolution to Approve Funding for Study of Potential Girls Softball Field
Locations. (Waters)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004- AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES TO ASSIST STAFF IN STUDYING PROSPECTIVE SITES FOR
GIRLS SOFTBALL FIELDS.
4. Request for Proposals to Prepare a City Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. (Petru)
Recommendation:
Authorize staff to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for
professional consulting services to prepare a City Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
as required by the FEMA Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
5. November 2003 Treasurer’s Report. (McLean)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the November 2003 Treasurer’s Report for
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
6. December 2003 Treasurer’s Report. (McLean)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the December 2003 Treasurer’s Report for
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
7. Request for Waiver of Fees for View Restoration Permit No. 161 [Requestors: Marc
and Julie Van Klooster, 7264 Berry Hill Drive]. (Nelson)
Recommendation:
Approve the requested fee waiver.
8. Register of Demands. (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOL. NO. 2004-, A RESOLUTION OF THE
City Council Agenda
February 3, 2004
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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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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9. Agreement to Exchange Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
FY 2003-2004. (Allison) (10 mins)
Recommendation:
(1)Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the
exchange of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds between the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the City of West Hollywood for Fiscal Year
2003-2004; (2) Approve the exchange of $150,000 from the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes’ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation for
$93,750 in General Funds from the City of West Hollywood; (3) ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-_____, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FY 2003-2004;
(4) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-____, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-42, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2003-04, FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY’S GENERAL
FUND; and (5) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement with the City of West Hollywood; (6) Defer any decision on how to
program funds generated by the sale of CDBG funds until the fiscal year 2004-
05 budget cycle.
10. Appeal of a Grading Permit and Site Plan Review (Case No. ZON2003-00039),
for property located at 30637 Calle De Suenos. (Blumenthal) (60 mins)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-__, DENYING THE
APPEAL THEREBY UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
APPROVAL OF GRADING PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW (CASE NO.
ZON2003-00039) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 30637 CALLE DE SUENOS.
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
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11. Equestrian Committee. (Blumenthal) (20 mins)
Recommendation:
Provide staff with direction on the status of the Equestrian
Committee.
12. The appointment of members to the Residential Development Standards Ad Hoc
Steering Committee. (Mihranian) (10 mins)
City Council Agenda
February 3, 2004
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Recommendation:
Select a process for appointing members to the Residential
Development Standards Committee and provide Staff with direction regarding
the Committee’s proposed scope of work.
13. Ridgegate Drive Vacation. (Jules) (15 mins)
Recommendation:
Approve the request for formally initiate the vacation of
Ridgegate Drive and direct staff to continue to work with the Ridgegate Drive
Community throughout the vacation process.
14. Border Issues. (Fox) (5 mins)
Recommendation:
Review the current status of border issues, and provide
direction to the City Council Committee and Staff.
15. Budget Adjustment to allow the entire Planning Commission to attend the 2004
Planners Institute Conference. (Rojas) (5 mins)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-__, APPROVING A $5,000
BUDGET INCREASE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING AND
CODE ENFORCEMENT’S MEETING AND CONFERENCES BUDGET ACCOUNT.
16. 2005 Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) Process. (Wolowicz) (10 mins)
Recommendation:
Consider adopting a position of opposition to closure or
relocation of the Los Angeles Air Force Base; consider a resolution or letter(s) in
opposition to the closure; and consider a financial contribution to the Los
Angeles Air Force Base Regional Alliance.
17. Budget Meeting Schedule for FY 04-05. (Petru) (10 mins)
Recommendation:
Select two dates in mid-April to early May for the City
Council budget review sessions (only one date may be necessary).
18. Proposed City Council Workshops. (Evans) (5 mins)
Recommendation:
Set dates and times for Council joint meetings with the
Traffic Committee and the Planning Commission.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS:
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ADJOURNMENT
: Adjourn to 6:00 P.M. February 17 at Hesse Park, Fireside Room, to
interview candidates for chair of the various advisory boards.
Americans 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 from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. 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.
City Council Agenda
February 3, 2004
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www.palosverdes.com/rpv
The agenda and staff reports can also be viewed on the City’s website .
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
G.C. 54956.8
The City Council wishes to meet in closed session to give instructions to its negotiators
about the terms of an amendment to the City’s franchise agreement with Cox
Communications.
Property:
City’s Street rights-of-way.
Negotiating Parties: Representatives from Cox Communications.
City Negotiators: Nick Miller, Gabriella Holt, Ted Vegvari, Council
Members Gardiner and Stern, City Manager Evans
and City Attorney Lynch.
Under Negotiation: Terms of franchise agreement with the City.
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