CC AGD 20021001
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2002
CORNERSTONE SCHOOL, 6069 GROVEOAK PLACE, RANCHO PALOS VERDES
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
FLAG SALUTE:
NEXT RESOL. NO. 2002-82
NEXT ORD. NO. 382
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.
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2. Minutes of the September 3 Regular Meeting. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes.
3. Biennial review of the City’s conflict of interest code. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
(1) Receive and file the 2002 Local Agency Biennial Notice
for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment
Agency, and the Rancho Palos Verdes Improvement Authority indicating that the
Conflict of Interest Code for these agencies need to be amended; and (2)
ADOPT RESOL. NO. 2002- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL
PRACTICES COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-65.
4. Notice Of Completion for Trail Repairs and Fence Construction at Inspiration
Point and Shoreline Park. (Vaish)
Recommendation:
(1) Accept the work as complete. (2) Authorize the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County of Recorder, and if no
claims are filed 35 days after recordation, notify the surety company to exonerate
the Payment and Performance Bond with Ryco Construction Inc. (3) Authorize
the Director of Public Works to release 10% retention payment to Ryco
Construction Inc. 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion
contingent upon no claims being filed against the contractor.
5. Los Angeles Area Regional Agency Joint Powers Agreement. (Ramezani)
Recommendation
: Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Joint
Powers Agreement with the City of Los Angeles and other interested cities for
establishing the Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority for
AB 939 diversion and disposal reporting purposes.
6. Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit Case No. ZON2002-00170. Location: 4
Thyme Place. (Blumenthal)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-__, DENYING, WITHOUT
PREJUDICE, A LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM EXCEPTION PERMIT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 THYME PLACE (CASE NO. ZON2002-00170).
7. August 2002 Treasurer’s Report. (Downs)
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
8. Register of Demands. (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-__, 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9. Ordinance No. 381 - Adoption of the 2001 California Building Codes and
Amendments. (Campbell)
Recommendation:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 381, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITIONS, AND MAKING
AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS
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VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.” (This Ordinance was introduced at the
th
September 17 meeting.)
10. Extension of Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 002 (Case No.
ZON2002-00373). (Blumenthal)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-__, APPROVING A TWO (2)
YEAR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL PERMIT NO.
002, WHICH ALLOWS RIDE TO FLY TO MAINTAIN FOUR HORSES AND
OPERATE A THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM ON A 1.16-ACRE PARCEL
WITHIN THE PORTUGUESE BEND COMMUNITY; AND, MODIFY THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SAID CLDAP.
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.)
CLOSED SESSION: SEE ATTACHED BROWN ACT CHECKLIST FOR
DETAILS.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
11. Ocean Trails – Update on the Status of Open Space Lots and Trail Easements in
Tract No. 50667. (Pfost)
Recommendation:
Provide direction to staff regarding the status of open space
lots and trails in Tract No. 50667.
12. Proposition 12 Watershed, Wildlife and Parks Improvement Bond Act of
2000:Tree purchasing and planting grant. (Allison)
Recommendation:
(1) Authorize the Department of Public Works to execute an
agreement with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection for the purchase and installation of trees citywide. (2) Authorize the
expenditure of up to $79,360 to purchase and install new trees within the City’s
parks and public rights-of-way. (3) ADOPT RESOLUTION 2002-__, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-43, THE BUDGET
APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, FOR THE GAS TAX FUND.
13. Request for City grant for the South Bay Wheelmen’s “School of Champions”
program. (Petru)
Recommendation:
Decide whether to award a grant in the amount of $3,000 to
South Bay Wheelmen’s “School of Champions” program.
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14. Health Insurance Contributions. (Petru)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002- AMENDING THE CITY
CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PREMIUMS FOR ACTIVE
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, ACTIVE SHARED-POSITION EMPLOYEES AND
ACTIVE CITY COUNCIL PERSONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003.
15. Community Leaders Breakfast. (Petru)
Recommendation:
Provide staff with direction regarding the guest list and
budget for the upcoming Fall Community Leaders Breakfast.
16. California League Of Cities Voting Delegate. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Appoint a voting delegate for the California League of Cities
General Assembly Business meeting on Saturday, October 5, 2002.
17. Border Issues Status Report. (Fox)
Recommendation:
Review the current status of border issues, and provide
direction to the City Council Committee and Staff.
18. Adoption Of Resolution Establishing Salary Ranges For All Management Job
Classifications. (Evans)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002- __ ADOPTING SALARY
AND HOURLY RANGES FOR ALL COMPETITIVE AND MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS, AND RESCINDING RESOL. NO. 2002-
56.
19. Status of investigation of documents to determine the viability of a claim against
the FAA. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Terminate the agreements with the City of Redondo Beach
and Hermosa Beach to participate in the investigation of documents by
Chevalier, Allen & Lichman and Richards, Watson & Gershon to determine the
viability of a claim against the FAA.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to a time and place certain only if the City Council wishes to
meet prior to the next regular meeting.
View the agenda at or
www.palosverdes.com/RPV
A full copy of the agenda package is at the counter at Hesse Park.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government
Code Sections)
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
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.
1
(Number of Potential Cases)
(A) Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but
which the City/Agency believes are not yet known to
potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.
G.C. 54956.9b(A)
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