CC AGD 20010703
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
JULY 3, 2001
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. 2001-47
NEXT ORD. NO. 363
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 councilmembers after the reading of the title.
2. Minutes of June 5, June 16, June 19, and June 20, 2001. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
3. Notice of Completion for 2000-2001 Residential Overlay and Slurry Seal Program.
(Allison)
Recommendation:
(1) Accept the work as complete. (2) Authorize the City Clerk to
file a 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 bond. (3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to release the 10%
retention payment to Silvia Construction, Inc. 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion by the County Recorder contingent on no claims being filed on the project.
4. One-Year Extension of Agreement with Gary Amo for Public Information Services.
(Evans)
Recommendation:
Approve a third one-year extension of the Agreement with Gary
Amo for Public Information Services and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the agreement extension.
5. Traffic Signal Installation on Crest Road at Highridge Road. (Allison)
Recommendation:
(1) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the traffic signal
installation on Crest Road at Highridge Road. (2) Award a construction contract to
Dynalectric, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $99,400, and authorize staff to spend an
additional $10,600 for possible extra work for a total authorization of $ 110,000. (3)
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract with Dynalectric, Inc. (4)
Authorize the expenditure of up to $110,000 for construction inspection and
administration services.
6. Claim Against the City by Michael Tahbaz. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Reject the claim and direct the City Clerk to notify the claimant of
Council’s action.
7. November 6, 2001 General Municipal Election. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Adopt the following resolutions: (1) RESOL. NO. 2001- ,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES; (2) RESOL. NO. 2001- , REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001; and, (3)
RESOL. NO. 2001- , ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE OF AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001.
8. City Investment Policy – Fiscal Year 2001-2002. (McLean)
Recommendation:
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 investment policy for the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
9. Loan Agreement Between the City and the RDA. (McLean)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the attached
Loan Agreement between the City and the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment
Agency.
10. April 2001 Treasurer’s Report. (McLean)
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
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11. Register of Demands. (McLean.)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, 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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REGULAR BUSINESS:
12. Ordinance Prohibiting Hunting on Public Land. (Lynch)
Recommendation:
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. __ AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING HUNTING ON CITY PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE
13. Animal Control Ordinance. (Lynch)
Recommendation:
(1) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. __ AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 10,
ANIMALS, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER
6.04 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. (2) Direct the City
Clerk to set a public hearing on the adoption of this Ordinance at the City Council
meeting on August 3, 2001, and to publish notice according to Government Code
Section 50022.3.
RECESS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(at approximately 8:40 P.M.)
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments on items NOT on the agenda.
Speakers are limited to three minutes.)
14. Filling Vacancy on the City Council. (Lynch)
Recommendation:
If Councilmember Byrd resigns from the City Council, the Council
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should determine at the July 3 City Council meeting whether to appoint an individual
to serve the remainder of Councilmember Byrd’s term, and should the Council wish to
do so, the Council should make the appointment at that meeting.
15. City Council Assignments. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Assign Councilmembers to various organizations upon the
resignation of Councilman Byrd.
16. Ordinance to Amend Traffic Code – Repeal of “For Sale Sign” Prohibition. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. __ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING REGULATIONS RELATING TO PARKING
VEHICLES FOR SALE ON PUBLIC STREETS AND AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
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17. Pre-Ordering of Drainage Pipe and Issuance of a Notice of Exemption for the San
Ramon Drainage and Landslide Stabilization Project. (Petru)
Recommendation:
(1) Based on the facts set forth in this report, find that an
emergency exists which will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation
for bids, and that the actions taken below are necessary to respond to the emergency.
(2) Authorize staff to conduct an informal bid process and pre-order HDPE drainage
pipe for an estimated cost of $50,000. (2) Adopt the Notice of Exemption for the San
Ramon Drainage and Landslide Stabilization Project and direct staff to post notice of
this action as required by law.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ORAL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
(This section designated to oral reports from
councilmembers who wish/need to report on Council assignments.)
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to a time and place certain only if you wish to meet prior to the
next regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government
Code Sections)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
The City Council/Agency finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation.
Initiation of Litigation
:
G.C. 54956.9(c)
one
(Number of Potential Cases)
The City Council is meeting to discuss and determine whether to file a lawsuit against Los
Angeles County or whether to enter an agreement to toll said lawsuit concerning the
contaminated soil at the Pt. Vicente Interpretative Center property.
Existing Litigation
:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Olson, et al v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et al
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Names of Parties: Lloyd Olson, William T. Eakin, CEC Cinder, Richard
Tolt, Jr., and Beachfront USA, Inc.
Case No: Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. BC245694
Name of Case: City of Rancho Palos Verdes v. Chiles, et al
Names of Parties: Michael Chiles and Jayne Chiles
Case No: Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. BC230969
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