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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
The meeting was called to order for a City Council Study Session at 6:37 P.M. by Mayor
Brooks at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
ABSENT: None
Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City
Manager /Interim Director of Recreation and Parks; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis
McLean, Director of Finance /Information Technology; Joel Rojas, Community
Development Director; Les Jones, Interim Director of Public Works; Ron Dragoo, Senior
Engineer; Siamak Motahari, Senior Engineer; Andy Winje, Associate Engineer; Steve
Larson, Designated Labor Negotiator; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that Item SS2 (City Attorney Role) should be
discussed and placed on a future agenda for action during a Regular Meeting, not
during a Study Session.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Review of Tentative Agendas in Light of City Council Goals, Including Questions
of Staff; Annotated Version of the City Council 2013 Goals & Priorities
The Council reviewed the items as listed on the Tentative Agendas and discussed the
updates to the annotated version of the City Council 2013 Goals and Priorities.
Future Agenda Items Proposed by Council Members to be Prioritized
City Attorney Role
Mayor Brooks reported on her reasons for bringing forward a proposed revision to City
Council Policy No. 4, which addresses the use of the City Attorney.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to establish a Council
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Subcommittee consisting of Mayor Brooks and Mayor Pro Tern Duhovic, to review the
topic of the City Attorney Role, and report back to the Council with its recommendation
as a Future Agenda item.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Brooks called a brief recess from 7:08 P.M. to 7:11 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
ABSENT: None
Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City
Manager /Interim Director of Recreation and Parks; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis
McLean, Director of Finance /Information Technology; Joel Rojas, Community
Development Director; Les Jones, Interim Director of Public Works; Ron Dragoo, Senior
Engineer; Siamak Motahari, Senior Engineer; Andy Winje, Associate Engineer; Emilio
Blanco, Maintenance Supervisor; Steve Larson, Designated Labor Negotiator; and,
Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Pro Tern Duhovic.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Brooks announced the names of 24 restaurants that were recently re- certified in
the Clean Bay Restaurants Certification Program. Mayor Brooks recognized students in
the PALS PLUS (Peer Leaders Uniting Students) Program at Palos Verdes Peninsula
High School for the receipt of an award of the Project Ignition Grant, which focuses on
teen driver safety. Mayor Brooks also announced the Whale of a Day event to be held
on Saturday, March 2, 2013, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Pt. Vicente Interpretive
Center.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
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Mayor Brooks announced Recyclers of the Month from the February 5, 2013 City
Council meeting: Thomas and Nancy Budars; and Louie Sherman. She indicated that
all winners receive a check for $250 representing a year of free refuse service and
urged everyone to participate in the City's Recycling Program.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Duhovic, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he has concerns regarding the
inconsistencies and availability of data regarding employee compensation information
on the City's website. He added that if public records were complete, timely and
transparent there would be a reduction in Public Records Act requests.
Minas Yerelian, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he has concerns regarding the
expenses related to the filling of vacant staff positions at the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes. He added that the Council should receive a pay raise for extra work regarding
Labor Negotiators, and commented on placing a hiring advertisement in the paper if the
City union proposes a strike.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
City Manager Lehr invited Captain Bolin forward to provide information regarding the
City's 2012 Crime Statistics.
Captain Blaine Bolin, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department,
provided a report on the 2012 Crime Statistics, indicating that there was a significant
decrease in the crime statistics by the end of 2012 in comparison to the prior year.
City Manager Lehr provided a status update report regarding the San Ramon Canyon
Stabilization Project timeline. She also provided a brief report regarding the employee
compensation information that is on the City's website, noting that there would be some
items of clarification added to the City's website in the near future.
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NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tern Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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.
Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the January 15, 2013 Regular Meeting and the January 29,
2013 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Interviews).
Award Contract for Ryan Park Restrooms Improvements and Accessibility
Compliance Project (Supports 2013 City Council Goal No. 4, Public Infrastructure)
1) Approved plans and specifications for Ryan Park Restrooms Improvements and
Accessibility Compliance project; 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -05, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2012 -43, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012 -13, FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S PARKS, TRAILS
AND OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,512, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF
THIS AMOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF RYAN PARK
RESTROOMS IMPROVEMENTS AND ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE PROJECT;
3) Awarded a construction contract for Ryan Park Restrooms Improvements and
Accessibility Compliance project to Z K Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$240,200, and authorized staff to spend an additional 10% contingency in the amount of
$24,020 for unforeseen conditions, for a total authorization of $264,220; and,
4) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract with Z K
Construction, Inc.
Register of Demands
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -06, 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.
Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Great Cleaning Services, Inc. for
Custodial Maintenance Services (Supports 2013 City Council Goal No. 5, Review
Existing Contracts /Consultants)
1) Approved the first amendment to the agreement with Great Cleaning Services, Inc.
for Custodial Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $87,500 with an
additional contingency of $8,750 for a total of authorization of $96,250; and,
2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the first amendment to the
agreement with Great Cleaning Services, Inc. for Custodial Maintenance Services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Stand -Up Ceremony Fees at Founders Park
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no
written protests received, and there was one request to speak regarding the item.
Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing open.
Deputy City Manager /Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Petru provided a brief
staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that his only concern was that the resolution
addresses the exclusive use of the park and not casual use by the residents.
Deputy City Manager /Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Petru stated that the
resolution addresses exclusive use of the park, but does not preclude casual use of the
remainder of the park by the general public.
Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to approve the staff
recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -07, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING A FEE
SCHEDULE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SMALL, STAND -UP CEREMONIES AT
FOUNDERS PARK.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Brooks called a brief recess from 7:59 P.M. to 8:12 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Report on Requirements of and the City's Response to Stormwater Quality (MS4)
Regulations as Recently Adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board
Associate Engineer Winje provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
John Hunter, National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) consultant,
Hunter and Associates, provided a detailed report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
Councilman Campbell returned to the meeting at 8:25 P.M., during Mr. Hunter's
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and the speaker.
By acclamation, this item was received and filed.
The City's Process for Permitting Wireless Telecommunications and Other
Similar Aboveground Facilities in the Public Rights -of -Way
City Attorney Lynch provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this
item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Campbell noted he would be bringing back an item on the March 19, 2013
Study Session regarding new technologies pertaining to the topic of Aboveground
Facilities in the Public Rights -of -Way.
By acclamation, this item was received and filed. The City Council directed that City
Attorney Lynch's PowerPoint presentation be placed on the City's website with
information regarding whom to contact at the City regarding this topic.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member reported on his /her attendance at various organization and
association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on
February 5, 2013.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 9:23 P.M., City Attorney Lynch reported that the Council would be recessing to
Closed Session to meet with the City's designated negotiators, Mr. Brown and Mr.
Larson.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
At 10:07 P.M., the Council reconvened to Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Labor Attorney Brown reported that the Council gave direction to its Labor Attorney and
there was no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:08 P.M., the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 6:00 P.M. for
an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held at Hesse Park, to conduct interviews of
applicants for Chair of the Finance Advisory Committee.
Attest:
City Clerk
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