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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Stern at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed to a closed session
per the Brown Act Checklist. At 7:03 p.m., the meeting was reconvened.
Roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Clark, Gardiner, McTaggart, Ferraro and Mayor Stern
Also present were City Manager Les Evans; Assistant City Manager Carolynn Petru;
City Attorney Carol Lynch; Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Joel
Rojas; Director of Public Works Dean Allison; Director of Finance Dennis McLean;
Senior Planner Kit Fox; Administrative Services Director /City Clerk Jo Purcell; and
Minutes Secretary - Dianne McGivern.
Assistant City Manager Carolynn Petru led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECYCLE DRAWING
Jenny Baskovic was selected as the recycler of the month. Mayor Stern thanked all
who participate in the recycling program.
Mayor Stern thanked the Planning Commission and the public for attending a Saturday
workshop. He indicated that progress was made regarding important issues.
Councilman Clark presented Mayor Stern with license plate holders in appreciation and
recognition of his service as mayor for the year 2003.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor pro tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to approve the
Agenda. No objections noted.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to waive full reading.
Adopted 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.
Minutes of the regular meetings of December 17, 2002 and January 7, 2003. (301)
Approved the minutes.
Civic Center Office Modifications Project. (1204 x 1201)
(1) Accepted the work as completed. (2) Authorized the City Clerk to record the Notice
of Completion with the County Recorder; and if no claims are filed 35 days after
recordation, to notify the surety company to exonerate the Payment and Performance
Bonds. (3) Authorized 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.
Professional Services Agreement for the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District and Abalone Cove Sewer Maintenance Fee. (901 x 1900)
(1) Awarded 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) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services
agreement with Harris and Associates.
Claim Against The City By Sarah Oh, Chad Oh, And Kristina Dahae Oh. (303)
Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant.
Contracts for Whale of a Day Special Event. (1201)
Authorized the City Manager to sign the proposed contracts associated with the City's
19th Annual Whale of a Day celebration on March 1, 2003.
Resol. No. 2003 -09: Register of Demands.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -09, 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.
Correspondence To Senator Betty Karnette Expressing Appreciation For
Supporting AB4X. (306)
Sent afive- signature thank you letter addressed to State Senator Betty Karnette for
supporting AB 4X (VLF legislation).
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Motion to approve the Consent Calendar was carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Gardiner, Clark, McTaggart, Ferraro and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Review of Large Domestic Animal Nonconformity Statement No. 26. (1804 x 1203)
Continued the matter to the March 18th Council meeting, or a later date.
Senior Planner Kit Fox stated that based on evidence that Mr. Sutton provided to the
City, the investigation remains pending and the matter should be continued to March 18,
2003.
Robert Maxwell, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided background information pertaining to
the commercial nature in which Edward Sutton utilizes the stables.
City Attorney Lynch requested a copy of Mr. Maxwell's submittal.
Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Mayor pro tern Ferraro, for a continuance to
March 18th. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 388 & Resol. No. 2003 -10, Amendment to the Ocean Trails
Development Agreement. (701 x 1411)
(1) ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 2003 -10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING ADDENDUM NO. 14 TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36 IN CONNECTION WITH AN
AMENDMENT TO THE OCEAN TRAILS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO CLARIFY
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY EXTEND ANY APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT NOT
TO EXCEED THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND EXTEND
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50666 FOR ONE YEAR (2) Approved the
amendment to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement; (3) INTRODUCED
ORDINANCE NO. 388 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE OCEAN TRAILS DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT; (4) Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the documents
on behalf of the City, and (5) Extended Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666 for one
year.
Deputy Planning Director Gregory Pfost addressed the Council by stating that Tract
50667 had been finalized. He indicated that Ocean Trails is requesting a one -year
extension of Tract Map 50666 as it expires on April 15, 2003.
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Mayor Stern asked Staff if the extension would create any new or different rights than
already exist.
City Attorney Lynch indicated that it would not.
Councilman Clark moved to ADOPT RESOL. NO. 2003 -10, 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, and (2) to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.
388 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO THE OCEAN TRAILS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. The motion was seconded
by Councilman McTaggart and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Gardiner, Clark, McTaggart, Ferraro and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of Planning Case No. ZON2002-
00282. (1804)
Upheld the appeal on the condition that a grading and revegetation plan and be
prepared that is satisfactory to the Resource Agencies.
Councilman Gardiner moved to waive the staff report.
Councilman Clark requested clarification on the differences between Plans 14 and 6.
Councilman Gardiner suggested that because of the apparent mass and bulk on the
current model that shrubbery be required to mask the bulky view.
Councilman McTaggart commented that the new design is actually smaller in bulk.
Senior Planner Fox explained that the presentation was to illustrate the revised
elevations through a superimposed view. He stated that the floor plans have not
changed.
Councilman Clark pointed out that the new design allows for a greater view between the
homes. He also agreed with Planner Fox that Plan 14 is slightly shorter in height.
Planner Fox demonstrated that foliage would help screen the appearance of the lower
elevations with a photographic simulation provided by the developer.
Councilman McTaggart added that the foliage would also provide privacy for the
owners.
Councilman Clark inquired of Tim Hamilton whether CPH would be willing to install
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additional park viewing benches for the public on the bluff -top trail.
Director of Public Works Dean Allison indicated that benches had already been
installed.
Tim Hamilton, Capital Pacific Homes, Vice President of New Product Development,
reiterated the two issues before the Council; namely, the request on appeal to create
four flat pad lots, and the long -term use of Lot 80.
Mr. Hamilton illustrated the differences between the two designs. He pointed out that
the houses are now more attractive and thus more marketable. He stated that the new
plan offers more visibility between the homes.
Mr. Hamilton stated that 75 neighbors were provided photo simulations with no
objections being made. He indicated that there was much support from the neighbors.
Mr. Hamilton offered to add landscaping and berming to further disguise the lower level
of Plan 14.
Mayor Stern inquired into the potential uses of the extra dirt from the four lots.
Mr. Hamilton stated that the plan called for regrading the four lots, which would take one
week from start to finish. He indicated that there are three stages involved in that
process. He pointed out that the plan for revegetation includes adhering to Fish &
Game Department requirements.
Mayor Stern pointed out that the September 25, 2000 letter from the U.S. Department of
the Interior, Fish & Wildlife, indicated concern over the pace at which revegetation is
being accomplished.
Mr. Hamilton stated that approximately half of Lot 80 has been revegetated. He
indicated that a family of foxes is residing in the middle of it, and existing habitat area
has been fenced off.
Mayor Stern indicated concern over the lack of a grading plan requested from the
developer three or four months prior.
Councilman McTaggart questioned the feasibility of the developer's ability to provide to
the City a plan. He suggested that the developer provide a grading plan that includes a
three -phase approach to revegetation that can be implemented immediately.
Councilman Gardiner suggested including that plan as a condition to prevent future
owners from escaping responsibility to revegetate Lot 80 in an attempt to disguise the
bulk and mass of the homes.
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Mr. Hamilton expressed agreement with including specific conditions regarding the
landscaping.
Councilman McTaggart moved for approval of the acceptance of the appeal on the
condition that a grading plan is submitted along with a 3 -phase vegetation plan
acceptable to the Resource Agencies. Mayor pro tern Ferraro seconded.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Clark, Gardiner, McTaggart and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern announced a recess at 8:06 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:25.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS
Councilman Clark stated he attended the Los Angeles County Board of Real Estate for
their annual installation of officers. He stated that while in Sacramento, he visited with
Senator Betty Karnette and Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal to update them regarding the
NCCP.
Councilman McTaggart reported on the LAX Round Table meeting where the subject of
jet noise was discussed. He indicated that Federal Express was invited to the meeting
on March 6th to hear community complaints about their aircraft.
Councilman McTaggart stated on January 23rd, he traveled to Ontario to attend a
League meeting and remained for the Water Issues Committee only. He stated he
attended the South Bay COG meeting on the same date. He mentioned attending a
Chamber Installation Dinner at the PVE Golf Club on the 24tH.
Councilman McTaggart attended a SCAG and CDHD joint meeting on January 27th. He
stated that on January 30th, he attended a Contract Cities meeting as well as a press
conference to discuss the governor's budget. On the 31St, he revealed what he
described as an "eyesore" put out on the vista point by the water company. He
requested that the Mayor send a letter to the company encouraging them to install it
underground.
Councilman McTaggart attended the MAX Transit meeting in Torrance on February 3rd.
On February 5th, he indicated he presided over the Contract Cities Executive Board
meeting held at Alpine Village where strategy for the upcoming budget crunch was
discussed.
Councilman McTaggart attended the Water Issues Task Force meeting at SCAG where
in attendance were Dennis Dickerson from the Water Board Quality Board,
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representatives of the EPA, and the people who wrote the U.S.C. report that outlined
the costs of attempting compliance under a TMDL format.
Councilman McTaggart stated that he met on February 4th with the MTA South Sector
meeting in Carson to discuss budget issues and their court order to increase the
number of buses with less money.
Councilman McTaggart discussed a meeting of PANIC in City Hall where strategy for
contacting public agencies was discussed.
Mayor Stern reported he and Councilman Clark attended the monthly meeting of the
Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities meeting on February 6th where
the budget and VLF were discussed. He stated that on February 11th, along with Mayor
pro tem Ferraro he attended the first meeting of the committee for the 30th anniversary
events.
Mayor Stern stated that he attended the Ocean Trails Committee meeting on February
18th where progress is being made as expected. He mentioned that electronic reader
boards would be installed to keep the public aware of traffic conditions.
Councilman Gardiner reported that 18 citations have been issued to motorists on Via
Rivera since the speed calming measures had been instituted.
Director of Public Works Dean Allison stated that the second meeting in March would be
an appropriate time to report on progress made.
Councilman Clark announced that on February 27th, the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments Fourth Annual General Assembly will be held between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.
and will focus on hometown security. He stated it will be held at the Carson Community
Center Meeting Hall, 801 East Carson Street, in Carson. He encouraged fellow Council
Members and Staff to attend, also members of the Emergency Preparedness Task
Force.
Councilman Clark reported on a letter he received from the County Board of
Supervisors that requested the Council to consider an anti -gang ordinance.
City Manager Evans stated that an anti -gang ordinance already exists, but suggested
reviewing it for updating.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clara Duran Reed,, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke on the issue of construction along the
access road that leads down to San Ramon Canyon. She stated that her home is
adjacent to this road that was built approximately 43 years ago. She referenced the
license agreement between the City and James Wolf that relates to the easement the
City holds relative to that road. She expressed disappointment in that the road had not
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been returned to its previous condition but had been altered.
Ms. Reed submitted photographs of the property damage resulting from the
construction and expressed a desire to mitigate the damages.
Ms. Reed complimented the Council as being resident friendly. She indicated that there
was never any notice that the road would be placed over her front lawn, approximately
757 square feet onto private property. She urged the Council to move the road back to
its original state.
James Reed, Rancho Palos Verdes, gave a history of the road and how it served as
access to the San Ramon Canyon project. He stated the road was damaged in that
process. He indicated that the City, through its license agreement and construction
leaders, promised to return the road to its original state. He stated that through his
efforts to talk with the City, there was no satisfactory resolution. He again urged the
City to return the road to its original configuration and remove it from their private
properties. He acknowledged the fire code section that requires a 20 -foot wide road
and encouraged the Council to allow the 16 feet that the road has served for the last 43
years.
James E. Wolf, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the majority of the new road is on his
property. He stated that he signed a license agreement with the City to utilize this road
in their repair of the San Ramon Canyon. He pointed out that the license agreement
clearly stated that the road would be returned to its original state. He expressed
surprise that the road would be widened and imposing on private properties. He stated
that the aesthetics and foliage that have been compromised are what makes RPV so
desirable.
Mr. Wolf indicated that the road had served the fire department without incident for 43
years. He stated that through there had been many rainstorms there had never been
flooding. He stated that he was gracious enough to let the City use his road and now
the City should be gracious enough to return it back as it found it.
Don Shults, Rancho Palos Verdes, inquired into emergency preparedness in the City.
Assistant City Manager Carolynn Petru indicated that the Emergency Preparedness
Task Force would be submitting a final report in April.
Lois Larue, Rancho Palos Verdes, commented on the beauty of the ocean. She
expressed gratitude to Councilman McTaggart for caring for his own father. She
mentioned that she had encouraged the City Manager to oppose the Patriot Act.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Resol. No. 2003 -11: FY 2002 -2003 Midyear Financial Report. (602)
(1) Ordered received and filed the midyear financial report; and (2) ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -11, 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.
Director of Finance Dennis McLean presented the mid -year report. He described
budget resolutions that were attached to the report. He stated that General fund
revenues would be approximately $12.9 million, roughly $200,000 short of the FY 02 -03
budget. He indicated that property tax revenues are rising and utility user tax revenues
are plateauing, possibly declining in the future. He stated that the General fund
reserves earned approximately $150,000 in interest.
Director McLean stated that the General fund reserves would be approximately $6.9
million at the end of FY 02 -03. He indicated that the capital improvement program
would have a $200,000 surplus, assuming all projects had been completed within the
fiscal year. He also indicated that Public Works would be presenting a report requesting
additional appropriations for the San Ramon project.
Director McLean stated that if the state reduces the vehicle license fee revenue in the
future, expenditures would have to decrease.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman Clark, to ADOPT
RESOLUTION 2003 -11, AMENDING THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2002 -2003.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Clark, McTaggart, Gardiner and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Cost -Based Fee Study — Request For Proposals. (602)
Councilman Gardiner moved to waive staff report and to accept staff recommendations.
Mayor pro tem Ferraro seconded.
The staff report contained the following recommendation: (1) Approve the proposed
Request for Proposal for aCost -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; and, (4) staff to look at handling inspection
services in the City and looking at fees and split with contractor and see if it would make
sense to have City personnel do the work.
Councilman McTaggart suggested revisiting the matter of having inspection services
performed by City personnel.
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Mayor Stern agreed and suggested to consider this as a separate agenda item in the
future.
The motion to approve the staff recommendation carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Clark, McTaggart, Gardiner, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
Schedule of Budget Meetings and Community Leaders' Breakfasts for
2003. (1101)
(1) Selected two dates: Monday, March 24th at 7:00 P.M. at Hesse Park and Tuesday,
April 29th at 7:00 P.M. at Hesse Park, for the City Council Budget Policy Issue
Workshops; (2) Selected Saturday, May 10th at 9:00 A.M. for the Community Leader's
Breakfast followed at 10:30 A.M. by a Budget Work Session, and Monday, May 19th at
7:00 P.M. at Hesse Park for the City Council Budget Review Workshop (only one date
may be necessary).
Short Term Budget Contingency Plan. (11101)
City Manager Evans made a lengthy presentation of his February 18th staff report that
detailed the City's total revenues and expenditures over the past ten years, the City's
revenues vs. expenditures for the past ten years, and also the City's revenues vs.
operating costs for that same period. He also detailed the expenditures by major
programs and capital outlay expenditures for the past ten years. All of these trends
were detailed in graphs mounted for viewing through a Power Point presentation. He
recommended the following:
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 action on awarding the FY 2002 -03 Residential Overlay project until the
next fiscal year (savings of approximately $623,000).
4. Defer action on awarding 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).
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8. Direct the Finance Advisory Committee to present their financing alternatives
report outlining strategies for funding storm drain and sewer rehabilitation
projects.
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.
City Manager Les Evans offered historical information on the budget. He stated that the
economy is cyclical and as such, the City prepared its budget in accordance with that
expectation. He stated the general fund reserve, equipment replacement fund, and
building replacement funds are healthy.
City Manager Evans indicated that the VLF would remain at least until the end of the
current fiscal year. He stated that there is doubt whether the state budget will be
finalized by July 1, rendering the VLF unavailable until the state budget is approved and
accepted.
Mayor Stern indicated that almost all of RPV's revenue streams are very stable, despite
the possible loss of the VLF.
Councilman Clark inquired why the City did not establish a high property tax when it
was incorporated.
Councilman McTaggart stated that the City incorporated as a contract city as it was the
most economical means and therefore did not require funds from the residents.
City Manager Evans stated that while the City is able to maintain basic needs, it has not
been able to provide amenities such as a seniors' center, tournament youth athletic
facilities, municipal pool, etcetera.
City Manager Evans stated that since 1992, revenues exceeded total expenditures. He
indicated that in 2002, capital improvement programs caused the trend to shift. He
pointed to technological advances, such as the website, computer network, and
information technology, as a main expenditure that has increased significantly as well
as litigation costs.
City Manager Evans commented that the City is managing its discretionary funds
appropriately. He stated that the proper way to allocate funds, such as the $12 million
spent on resurfacing the streets to prevent unnecessary repair, is proper if the funds are
available at the time.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Stern declared a recess at 10:38 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:47 P.M.
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Short Term Budget Contingency Plan (Continued). (1101)
City Manager Evans recommended establishing an ad hoc committee to work with him
on some of the budget proposal items. He suggested Councilman Gardiner serve on
the committee.
Councilman McTaggart volunteered to serve as well.
Mayor Stern pointed out that excess funds might exist where over - budgeting had
occurred. He suggested transferring those funds where they are useful.
Councilman Gardiner moved to approve Staff recommendation on the following items:
(1) Reduced the FY 2002 -03 City Budget as follows: (a) Public Safety — Emergency
Preparedness. Reduced Professional Services account by $55,600 to $26,900. (b)
Capital Outlay - Reduced the Traffic Signal account by $108,000 to $0; (2) Deferred
action on the establishment of a Cable TV studio until the next fiscal year (savings of
approximately $150,000); (3) Deferred the FY 2002 -03 Residential Overlay project until
the next fiscal year (savings of approximately $623,000); (4) Deferred the FY 2002 -03
Slurry Seal project until the next fiscal year (savings of approximately $500,000); (5)
Identified unspent funds budgeted for the PVIC soil remediation project and returned
them to the General Fund; (6) Identified unspent RDA funds budgeted for projects in the
Portuguese Bend landslide and returned them to the General Fund; (8) Directed the
Finance Advisory Committee to present their financing alternatives report outlining
strategies for funding storm drain and sewer rehabilitation projects; and, (9) Appointed a
City Council ad hoc budget committee (Gard iner/McTaggart) to work with the City
Manager on developing the FY 2003 -04 and 2004 -05 budget proposals; (7) Did not
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. The motion was seconded by Mayor pro
tem Ferraro who added that the Ad Hoc Budget Committee (Gard iner/McTaggart) work
with the City Manager developing the FY 2003 -04 and 2004 -05 budget proposals.
No objections noted, that was the order by Mayor Stern.
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lynch reported that the City Council voted unanimously (5 -0) to approve a
settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in the McCaul vs. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
case; that no action had been taken on the Ocean Trails Matter.
City Attorney Lynch sought direction from the Council in regards to the anticipated
litigation addressed during the meeting by residents of the City.
Mayor Stern determined that the Council should recess to a closed session to consider
the matter.
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Recess to Closed Session: At 11:07 P.M. the meeting was recessed to a closed
session.
Reconvene and Adjournment: At 11:30 P.M. the meeting reconvened and the City
Attorney reported that regarding the threat of litigation from Clara Reed, that the City
Council unanimously (5 -0) directed staff to proceed with the reconstruction of the private
road in accordance with the plans that were previously approved by staff.
At 11:31 P.M. the meeting adjourned on motion of Ma)
Attest:
City Clerk
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