CC AGD 20130115
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2013
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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Time Estimates: The time noted next to an agenda item is only an estimate of the
amount of time that will be spent during the meeting on that particular item.
Accordingly, these estimates should not be relied on in determining when a matter will
be heard, especially since agenda items are often re-ordered during a meeting and
may be discussed at any time.
6:00 P.M. APPLICANT INTERVIEWS (PARTIAL)-TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
(40 mins)
6:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION: To commence immediately following the interviews.
(15 mins)
The primary purpose of the Study Session is to provide an opportunity for the Council
members to interact freely and informally, ask questions and discuss policy items that
are listed on the agenda for that specific Study Session. The City Council will also
provide direction to Staff regarding upcoming agenda items and tentative agendas,
including prioritization of agenda items that are listed on the agenda for that specific
study session. No action shall be taken during any Study Session unless the agenda
so provides.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
(Based on Section 6.1(f), the Mayor proposes that Public Comments on items listed
on the Study Session portion of the Agenda be consolidated so that each speaker has one
one-minute
opportunity to comment on all of the items listed on the Agenda for the Study
Session.)
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
SS1. Review of Tentative Agendas in Light of City Council Goals, including questions of
staff; Annotated Version of the City Council 2012 Goals & Priorities
SS2. Future Agenda Items Proposed by Council Members to be Prioritized
a. Re-establishment of an Equestrian Committee for Rancho Palos Verdes (Misetich)
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
(10 mins)
ROLL CALL:NEXT RESOL. NO. 2013-01
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 544
FLAG SALUTE:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Recognition of Alan Soderberg with Peninsula Volunteer
Alert Network (PVAN); In Memoriam – Steve Bowen (Founder/Owner – PV Bicycle Center)
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:NOT
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items
on the agenda.)
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
(5 mins)
A. 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.
B. Approval of Minutes (Morreale)
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2012 Regular Meeting;
December 18, 2012 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Interviews); and December 18, 2012
Regular Meeting.
C. Rejection of Bids Received for Ryan Park Restroom Improvements and Accessibility
(Supports 2012 City Council Goal No. 4, Public Infrastructure)
Compliance Project
(Motahari)
Recommendation:
Reject all bids received for the subject project on December 4,
2012.
D. Approve Revised Plans and Authorize Re-Bidding of RPV California Coastal Trail
(Supports 2012 City Council Goal No. 10, City Trail System Enhancement)
Project
(Motahari)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the revised plans and specifications for RPV California
Coastal Trail Project, subject to the addition of the State Director of Industrial
Relations’ Notice of Approval of the City’s labor compliance program; and, 2) Direct
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staff to: a) Re-bid the project, subject to and after receipt of the State Director of
Industrial Relations’ Notice of Approval of the City’s labor compliance program; and,
b) Subsequent to bid opening, present to the City Council the lowest responsible bid
for contract award, and a draft budget adjustment Resolution for a possible increase in
the City’s fund contribution for this project.
(Supports 2012 City Council
E. Fiscal Health Statement and Community Presentation
Goal of Government Efficiency, Fiscal Control and Transparency)
(Downs)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the following: 1) Memorandum from the Finance
Advisory Committee (FAC) titled “Statement concerning the fiscal health of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes” (Fiscal Health Statement) dated December 5, 2012; and,
2) Community presentation and brochure prepared by Finance & Information
Technology Staff, updated with suggestions from the FAC.
F. November 2012 Monthly Report of Cash Balances (McLean)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the November 2012 Monthly Report of Cash
Balances for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
(Supports
G. Approve Contract for Professional Services with Blais and Associates, Inc.
2012 City Council Goal No. 2, San Ramon Canyon Project)
(Dragoo)
Recommendation:
1) Award a contract for Professional Services to Blais &
Associates, Inc. for an amount up to $55,180 for Grant Management services for the
San Ramon Canyon Storm Drain Project; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute a contract for Professional Services with Blais & Associates, Inc. for an
amount not to exceed $55,180.
H. Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program to Reallocate Funds for the Blackhorse Road CDBG Access
Ramps-ADA Compliance Project-Phase 2 (Jules)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-2013
CDBG Program to reallocate $64,785 from prior years’ unallocated funds for the
Blackhorse Road CDBG Access Ramps – ADA Compliance Project-Phase 2;
2) Authorize the Interim Director of Public Works to execute the agreement for CDBG
projects with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission; and,
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-43,
THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2012-2013, FOR A BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT OF $64,785 TO THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUND.
I. Register of Demands (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, 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:
1. Review of Border Issues Policy Related to Interjurisdictional Trail Issues (Fox)
(15 mins)
Recommendation:
Consider a citizen request to revise the Border Issues policy (City
Council Policy No. 34) to include the monitoring of interjurisdictional trail issues as a
part of the regular Border Issues Status Reports; and provide direction to Staff.
2. Massage Establishments and Technicians Ordinance (Lynch)
(10 mins)
Recommendation:
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. ___, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS AND TECHNICIANS.
3. Mayor’s Appointment of City Council Members to Intergovernmental Organizations,
(15 mins)
Associations, and City Subcommittees (Morreale)
Recommendation:
1) Appoint the members of Council to the various
intergovernmental organizations, associations and City Subcommittees; and,
2) Direct staff to notify the various agencies of the Council’s decision.
4. City Council Goals 2013 (Lehr)
(30 mins)
Recommendation:
Conduct an initial review and update of the City Council Goals
established in 2012.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
(This section of the agenda is designated for individual Council
(5 mins)
Members to request that an item be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda.)
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
(This section of the agenda is designated for oral reports from
(10 mins)
Council Members, as elected officials of the City, to report action taken at intergovernmental
organizations, committee, or association meetings. Council Members are required to provide a brief
oral report on their attendance at any meetings where City funds have been expended. Detailed
reports should be made in writing and will be posted on the City’s website.)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)
Conference with Labor Negotiators
G.C. 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Peter Brown and Steve Larson
Employee Organization: Rancho Palos Verdes Employee Association
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at 6:00 P.M. for an Adjourned
Regular Meeting to be held at Hesse Park, to conduct applicant interviews for the Traffic
Safety Commission and the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
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