CC MINS 20130108 ADJMINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
WITH STATE LEGISLATORS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 2:10 P.M. in the office of League of California Cities
Executive Director Chris McKenzie located at 1400 "K" Street, Sacramento, CA, notice having
been given with affidavit thereto on file. The first scheduled meeting, as listed on the agenda, at
1:30 P.M. with State Senator Ted Lieu was cancelled.
PRESENT: Campbell, Knight, and Misetich
ABSENT: Duhovic (excused) and Mayor Brooks*
Also present was City Manager Carolyn Lehr.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the agenda.
Without objection, the agenda was approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
None.
*Mayor Brooks arrived at 2:16 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
League of California Cities Executive Director Chris McKenzie provided an overview and status
update regarding the goals of the League of California Cities. The following matters of
importance to the League and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes were also discussed:
• State Budget &Potential Threats to Local Revenues
• Protection of Local Collection of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
• Public Records Act Requests
• Oversight of Public Utilities Commission —SCE Reliability
No action was taken.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Brooks called a recess at 2:55 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 3:28 P.M. for a meeting with State Senator Roderick Wright
(District 35) at the State Capitol (Room 5064).
PRESENT: Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
ABSENT: Duhovic (excused)
Also present was City Manager Carolyn Lehr.
With input from the other Council Members, Mayor Brooks briefed Senator Wright on the
following topics of discussion:
• State Budget &Potential Threats to Local Revenues
• Protection of Local Collection of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
• Public Records Act Requests
• Oversight of Public Utilities Commission —SCE Reliability
No action was taken.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Brooks called a recess at 3:50 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 4:00 P.M. for a meeting with State Assembly Member Al
Muratsuchi (District 66) at the State Capitol (Room 4117).
PRESENT: Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
ABSENT: Duhovic (excused)
Also present was City Manager Carolyn Lehr.
With input from the other Council Members, Mayor Brooks briefed Assembly Member
Muratsuchi on the following topics of discussion:
• State Budget &Potential Threats to Local Revenues
• Protection of Local Collection of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
• Public Records Act Requests
• Oversight of Public Utilities Commission —SCE Reliability
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 4:26 P.M., Mayor Brooks adjourned the meeting.
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City Council Minutes
Adjourned Regular Meeting
January 8, 2013
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