CC AGD 20030218
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BROWN
ACT CHECKLIST FOR DETAILS
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
FLAG SALUTE:
NEXT RESOL. NO. 2003-09
NEXT ORD. NO. 388
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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. Minutes of the regular meetings of December 17, 2002 and January 7, 2003.
(Purcell)
Recommendation
: Approve the minutes.
3. Civic Center Office Modifications Project. (Noble)
Recommendation:
(1) Accept work as completed. (2) Authorize the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and if no claims are
filed 35 days after recordation, notify the surety company to exonerate the
Payment and Performance Bonds. (3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to
release the 10% retention payment to Unique Performance Construction 35 days
after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the County Recorder contingent
on no claims being filed on the Project.
4. Professional Services Agreement for the Citywide Landscaping and
Lighting Maintenance District and Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance
Fee. (Huey)
Recommendation:
(1) Award a professional services contract to Harris and
Associates for the annual administration and levy of the Citywide Landscaping
and Lighting Maintenance District and the Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance
Fee for a not to exceed amount of $7,000 and $4,500, respectively, for the next
three fiscal year levies: FY 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06. (2) Authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement with Harris
and Associates.
5. Claim Against The City By Sarah Oh, Chad Oh, And Kristina Dahae Oh. (Park)
Recommendation:
Reject the claim and direct staff to notify the claimant.
6. Contracts for Whale of a Day Special Event. (Starr)
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached contracts
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associated with the City’s 19 Annual Whale of a Day celebration on March 1,
2003.
7. Register of Demands. (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2003-__, 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.
8. Correspondence To Senator Betty Karnette Expressing Appreciation For
Supporting AB4X . (Park)
Recommendation
: Send a five-signature thank you letter addressed to State
Senator Betty Karnette for supporting AB 4X (VLF legislation).
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9. Review of Large Domestic Animal Nonconformity Statement No. 26 (Sutton, 16
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Peppertree Drive and adjacent vacant parcel) (Continued from January 21 (Fox)
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Recommendation:
Continue this matter to the March 18 Council meeting, or a
later date.
10. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of Planning Case No. ZON2002-00282
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[Applicant/Appellant: Makallon RPV Associates ]. (Continued from January 21.)
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(Fox)
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Recommendation:
Deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s
decision.
11. Amendment to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement to clarify that the City
Council may extend any approved tentative tact not to exceed the term of the
development agreement and extend vesting tentative tract map no. 50666 for one
year. (Pfost)
Recommendation:
(1) approve the resolution that approves Addendum 14 to
Environmental Impact Report No. 36; (2) approve the amendment to the Ocean
Trails Development Agreement; (3) introduce the ordinance authorizing the
amendment to the development agreement; (4) authorize the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the documents on behalf of the City, and (5) extend
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666 for one year.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
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12. Short Term Budget Contingency Plan. (Continued from February 4) (Evans)
Recommendation:
(1) Reduce the FY 2002-03 City Budget as follows: (a)
Public Safety – Emergency Preparedness. Reduce Professional Services
account by $55,600 to $26,900. (b) Capital Outlay - Reduce the Traffic Signal
account by $108,000 to $0; (2) Defer action on the establishment of a Cable TV
studio until the next fiscal year (savings of approximately $150,000; (3) Defer the
FY 2002-03 Residential Overlay project until the next fiscal year (savings of
approximately $623,000); (4) Defer the FY 2002-03 Slurry Seal project until the
next fiscal year (savings of approximately $500,000); (5) Identify unspent funds
budgeted for the PVIC soil remediation project and return them to the General
Fund; (6) Identify unspent RDA funds budgeted for projects in the Portuguese
Bend landslide and return them to the General Fund; (7) Request the Los
Angeles County Sheriff to propose a contingency public safety services contract
for FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 reflecting a 12% decrease over the approved
public safety services contract for FY 2002-03; (8) Direct the Finance Advisory
Committee to present their financing alternatives report outlining strategies for
funding storm drain and sewer rehabilitation projects; and, (9) Appoint a City
Council ad hoc budget committee to work with the City Manager on developing
the FY 2003-04 and 2004-05 budget proposals.
13. FY 2002-2003 Midyear Financial Report. (McLean)
Recommendation
: () Receive and file the midyear financial report; and (2)
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2003- , AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-45,
THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2002-2003, TO INCREASE
EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS FUND, AND STREET MAINTENANCE FUND.
14. Cost-Based Fee Study – Request For Proposals. (McLean)
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Recommendation:
(1) Approve the proposed Request for Proposal for a Cost-
Based Fee Study; (2) Authorize Finance staff to interview and select a consultant
for the Cost-Based Fee Study; and (3) Authorize Finance staff to negotiate the
terms, conditions and scope of the associated contract, subject to approval by the
City Council.
15. Schedule of Budget Meetings and Community Leaders’ Breakfasts for 2003.
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(Continued from February 4.) (Petru)
Recommendation:
(1) Select two dates in March or April for the City Council
Budget Policy Issue Workshops; (2) Select two dates in May for the City Council
Budget Review Workshops (only one date may be necessary); and, (3) Select
two dates, one in spring and one in fall, for the Community Leaders' Breakfast
meetings.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
(This section designated to oral reports from
councilmembers to report on Council assignments.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(at approximately 8:40 P.M.)
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments on items NOT on the agenda.)
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to a time and place certain only if you wish to meet prior to
the next regular meeting.
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Staff reports are available for inspection at City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard during
NOTE
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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.
You can also view the agenda and staff reports at the City’s website .
www.palosverdes.com/RPV
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Existing Litigation
:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
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Name of Case: McCaul v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Case No: LASC No. YC043355
Anticipated Litigation
:
(G.C 54956.9(b)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council/Agency on
the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and
circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City
Council/Agency.
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(Number of Potential Cases)
(1) Based upon an oral threat of litigation received by City Manager Les Evans
from a representative of Ocean Trails at a meeting held at City Hall on January
29, 2003. Memorandum describing such threat is on file with the City Clerk’s
Office.
(2) Based upon a threat of litigation received by the City Council via an e-mail
communication from Clara Duran Reed.
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