CC AGD 20121218
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2012
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
REMOTE SITE:
Blue Park Building
Calle 45, Suite 1902
Panama, Republic of Panama
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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. CLOSED SESSION: SEE ATTACHED BROWN ACT CHECK LIST FOR
DETAILS.
6:00 P.M. FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FAC) - APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
(1 hr)
6:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION: To commence immediately following FAC 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 (None)
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
(10 mins)
ROLL CALL:NEXT RESOL. NO. 2012-90
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 543
FLAG SALUTE:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
In Memoriam – Coast Guard Petty Officer Horne
RECYCLE 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 November 20, 2012 Regular Meeting.
C. Award Construction and Construction Management/Inspection Services Contracts for
(Supports 2012 City
the Blackhorse CDBG Access Ramps - ADA Compliance Project
Council Goal No. 4, Public Infrastructure – Citywide Street Maintenance)
(Jules)
Recommendation:
1)Approve the construction plans and contract documents, on file
in the Department of Public Works, for the Blackhorse Road CDBG Access Ramps –
ADA Compliance Project; 2) Award a construction contract to Crownline General
Contractor in the amount of $60,799 for the project; 3) Award a professional services
contract to Merit Civil Engineering in the amount of $5,797 for project construction
management and inspection services; 4) Authorize staff to utilize an additional 5%
($3,329.80) for contingency; 5) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreements; and, 6) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-__, 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 $14,000 TO THE CITY’S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND.
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(Supports
D. Notice of Completion for the Miraleste Plaza Storm Drain Improvements
2012 City Council Goal for Public Infrastructure)
(Winje)
Recommendation:
1) Accept the work as complete; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Office and if
no claims are filed within 35 days after recordation, and upon the contractor posting an
acceptable warranty bond, notice the surety company to exonerate the Performance
bond; 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to release the 5% retention payment in
the amount of $10,471.66 to MG Enterprises, Inc. 35 days after recordation of the
Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles County Recorder contingent upon no claims
being filed on the project and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond.
E. Approval of Annual Commercial Haulers Agreement for 2013 (Ramezani)
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute one-year
non-exclusive commercial refuse collection and disposal services agreements for 2013
with nine companies: California Waste Services LLC; CalMet Services, Inc.;
Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC; Easy Roll Off Services; EDCO Disposal
Corporation; S & H Disposal Company & Recycling Services; Universal Waste
Systems, Inc.; USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Waste Management of Los Angeles;
and West Coast Waste & Roll Off Service; and, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
___, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, LIMITING THE NUMBER OF HAULERS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES FROM COMMERCIAL
PREMISES, AND ROLL OFF SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
PREMISES IN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2013.
F. Register of Demands (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-__, 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.
G. Adopt Resolution for Labor Compliance Program Required by RPV California Coastal
(Supports 2012 City Council Goal No. 10, City Trail System
Trail Grant Guidelines
Enhancement)
(Motahari)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING A LABOR
COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CALIFORNIA
COASTAL TRAIL PROJECT AND OTHER STATE AND FEDERALLY FUNDED
PROJECTS REQUIRING A LABOR COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
PERCEPTIVE ENTERPRISES, INC. TO ENFORCE THAT PROGRAM WITH STAFF
OVERSIGHT.
H. Award Design Contract for Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Improvements Project
(Supports 2012 City Council Goal No. 4, Public Infrastructure)
(Motahari)
Recommendation:
1) Award contract to Meléndrez to provide plans, specifications
and cost estimate for the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Improvements project in an
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amount not to exceed $52,500 and authorize staff to spend up to a maximum of
$4,030 (allowance) for possible unforeseen design work, for a total of authorization of
$56,530; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with Meléndrez.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project – Extension of the Time Period for
(30 mins)
Completion of Phase 1 (Case No. ZON2003-00317) / 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
(Mihranian)
Recommendation:
Extend the planning entitlements and the construction completion
deadline for Phase 1 of the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project from
December 18, 2012 to March 19, 2013, without prejudice to granting a further
extension up to September 30, 2013.
2. Extension to Urgency Ordinance No. 541U which Establishes a Moratorium on the
(5 mins)
Replacement or Repair of Privately Owned Fences or Walls along Arterial Streets
(ZON2012-00355) (Harwell)
Recommendation:
ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 541U, TO NOVEMBER 6, 2013 (THE MAXIMUM TIME
PERMITTED BY STATE LAW) TO ALLOW STAFF ADEQUATE TIME TO
RESEARCH AND PREPARE AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD REGULATE THE
REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION OF FENCES OR WALLS ALONG SPECIFIED
ARTERIAL STREETS.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. Appointments to the Finance Advisory Committee (Morreale)
(10 mins)
Recommendation:
Appoint two members to the Finance Advisory Committee, each
with a four year term of office until December 18, 2016.
4. Proposed 2013-2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
(20 mins)
(Huey)
Recommendation:
1) Approve Option #3 to fund the final year of the Home
Improvement Program and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement
project; 2) Authorize the Interim Director of Public Works to execute agreements
for CDBG projects with the Los Angeles County Community Development
Commission; and, 3) Authorize the Interim Director of Public Works to adjust the
program budget as necessary to take into account the final CDBG allocation and
any amounts unexpended at the close of the fiscal year.
(Supports City
5. Landslide Mitigation Measures – Review of Prioritized List of Projects
(30 mins)
Council Goal – Public Infrastructure)
(Dragoo)
Recommendation:
Receive and file the staff report.
6. Agreement for Financial Advisor Services (McLean)
(10 mins)
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Recommendation:
1) Select an option for the terms of agreement: a) Option 1
(recommended) – Approve the proposed agreement with Magis Advisors to provide
financial advisor services, including those related to funding the San Ramon Canyon
Stabilization project, pursuant to a retainer arrangement as described (see Attachment
A); or, b) Option 2 (not recommended) – Direct staff to prepare a revised agreement
for services to be billed at $250 per hour for preparation of a financing plan (Phase 1)
for the San Ramon Canyon Stabilization project, and all other services to be billed at
$300 per hour; and, 2) Authorize Magis Advisors to immediately proceed with Phase 1
services.
7. Consideration of Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Water Quality Funding
(20 mins)
Initiative (Winje)
Recommendation:
Provide direction to Staff on whether to communicate any, or no,
response to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s proposed Water Quality
Funding Initiative.
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
(10 mins)
reports from Council Members to report action taken at outside committee and
association meetings.)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn in the memory of Coast Guard Petty Officer Horne. Adjourn to a
only
time and place certain 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)
Potential Initiation of Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(c)
The City Council is meeting with Legal Counsel to determine whether to initiate litigation.
Number of Potential Cases (1)
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