CC AGD 20130319
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 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. CLOSED SESSION
(30 mins)
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)
Conference with Legal Counsel
Potential Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(b)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal
counsel, based on the below-described facts and circumstances, there is a significant
exposure to litigation against the City:
Based on a claim filed by Cherine Medawar on September 28, 2012, and a telephone
conversation with Community Development Director Rojas on March 13, 2013, which is
memorialized in an electronic memorandum from the Community Development Director to
the City Clerk
Existing Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Monks v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County Superior
Court. Case No. YS010425.
Lisa Dennen Monks and Zone 2 Property Rights v. Superior Court of Los
Angeles County, California Court of Appeal. Case No. B224628
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6:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION: To commence immediately following Closed Session.
(30 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 2013 Goals & Priorities
SS2. Future Agenda Items Proposed by Council Members to be Prioritized No items
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
(10 mins)
ROLL CALL:NEXT RESOL. NO. 2013-13
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 545
FLAG SALUTE:
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:
Ham Radio Repeater Donation from Harris Communications
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 February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting;
March 5, 2013 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Interviews); and March 5, 2013 Regular
Meeting.
C. Approve the Purchase of Two Vehicles with Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
(Supports 2013 City Council
Funds for the Community Development Department
Goal No. 5: Government Efficiency, Fiscal Control and Transparency)
(Blanco)
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase contract with
Wondries Chevrolet of Alhambra in the amount of $54,892.40for the purchase of two
Chevrolet Equinox, All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles and associated accessories, such
as light bars and front door City logos.
D. 2012 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
(Supports 2013 City Council Goals and Priorities as identified under Additional
Information)
(Mikhail)
Recommendation:
Direct Staff
implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan in calendar year 2012 to the
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using
and Community Development.
E. 2012 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes Housing
Element (Mikhail)
Recommendation:
implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes Housing Element for the 2012 calendar
year to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the State
Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
F. Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program Site Liability
Agreement with County of Los Angeles (Ramezani)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Household
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program Site Liability Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles and County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County.
G. 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:
(Supports
1. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Adoption of the Public Use Master Plan
(45 mins)
2013 City Council Goal Trail System Enhancement)
(Mihranian)
Recommendation:
Approve, via minute order, the Public Use Master Plan (PUMP)
document for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
(Supports 2013 City
2. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Minimizing Trail User Conflicts
(45 mins)
Council Goal Trail System Enhancement)
(Mihranian/Howe)
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file an update report on the management tools
used in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve to minimize trail user conflicts; 2) Affirm the
proposed Volunteer Trail Patrol Program for the Preserve by directing staff to
implement the Program in cooperation with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy (PVPLC); 3) Direct staff to convert un-programmed interpretive hours in
the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Contract to Preserve patrol
ities by
including $10,500 of City monies in FY 13-14 toward improving trail signage in the
Preserve.
3. Agricultural Use at Upper Point Vicente (Fox)
(30 mins)
Recommendation:
Receive a status update on the renewal of the agricultural lease at
Upper Point Vicente; and provide direction to Staff for further action, as appropriate.
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4. FY13-14 Budget Policy Issues (Downs)
(30 mins)
Recommendation:
1) Provide direction to Staff for each of the FY13-14 Budget Policy
Issues; 2) Direct Staff to prepare a r
Improvement Projects (CIP) Reserve; and, 3) Provide direction to Staff regarding
which service level expenditures should be
Hybrid Zero-Based Budget exercise on April 30, 2013.
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
)
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:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT: only
Adjourn to a time and place certain if you wish to meet prior to the
next regular meeting.
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