CC AGD 20130618
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 2013
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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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. STUDY SESSION:
The primary purpose of the Study Session is to provide an
(1 hr)
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 and 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:
(15 mins)
ROLL CALL:NEXT RESOL. NO. 2013-35
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 546
FLAG SALUTE:
th
4 of July Announcement
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items
NOT
on the agenda.)
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Lomita Station recognition of citizens and Sheriff
staff
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
(15 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 May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
(Supports
C. Award Contract for the FY2012-2013 Annual Sidewalk Repair Program
2013 City Council Goal #4, Public Infrastructure Citywide Street Maintenance)
(Murphy)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the construction plans and project specifications on
file in the Public Works Department for the FY 2012-2013 Annual Sidewalk Repair
Program; 2) Award a construction contract to John Simich Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $97,250 for the project and authorize Staff to utilize an additional 20%
($19,450) for project contingency; and, 3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement.
D. Professional Services Agreement - Community Development Block Grant Program
(Supports 2013 City Council Goal of Government, Efficiency,
Administration
Fiscal Control and Transparency)
(Ramezani)
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Recommendation:
1)Approve a professional services agreement with MDG
Associates, Inc. to administer the Community Development Block Grant Program
for a not-to-exceed amount of $18,500 for FY 2013-2014, with two one-year options
to renew the Agreement in FY 2014-2015 and FY 2015-2016, with the mutual
written consent of both parties; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the proposed Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc.
(Supports 2013 City
E. Contract Renewal for Geotechnical Consulting Services
Council Goal to Review Existing Contracts/Consultants)
(Kim)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an extension of
the current professional services agreement with Kling Consulting Group, Inc. to
provide geology and geotechnical engineering consulting services on an as-needed
basis to the City for an additional one year period until June 30, 2014.
F. One-Year Agreement with Blais & Associates, Inc. for Grant Management and
Support Services (Fox)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with
Blais & Associates, Inc. for a 1-year Professional Services Agreement through FY
2013-14.
G. Claim Against the City by Ryan Glenn Tawa (Morreale)
Recommendation:
Reject the claim and direct staff to notify the claimant.
H. Claim Against the City by Shawn N. Randolph (Morreale)
Recommendation:
Reject the claim and direct staff to notify the claimant.
(Supports 2013 City Council Goal #5
I. City Investment Policy - FY13-14
Government Efficiency, Fiscal Control & Transparency)
(Mills)
Recommendation:
Adopt and file the FY13-14 Investment Policy for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
J. Annual Appropriation Limit for FY13-14 (Downs)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FY13-14.
(Supports 2013 City Council Goal -
K. Authorize Letters of Intent for MS4 Permit
Public Infrastructure)
(Winje)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Cit
conjunction with other Peninsula jurisdictions, as the Enhanced Watershed
Management Plan approach and authorize the City Manager to sign and submit
Letters of Intent, which will be attached to the Notice of Intent to the Regional Board
indicating the same.
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L. Award Contract for Public Works Inspection Services (Jules)
Recommendation:
1) Award a technical services agreement to Charles Abbott &
Associates for Public Works inspection services on an as-needed basis in the
amount not to exceed $55,000 for FY12-13, $75,000 for FY13-14, and $75,000 for
FY14-15; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
M. November 5, 2013 General Municipal Election (Morreale)
Recommendation:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013, FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW
CITIES; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID
CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013 WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; and, 3) ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013.
(Supports 2013 City Council Goal #5,
N. Professional Independent Audit Services
(Mills)
Recommendation:
Approve the proposed agreement with Vavrinek, Trine, Day &
Co., LLC for general auditing services for a term of three (3) years with the option
for two (2) additional one-year extensions, for a total of five years.
O. Award of Contract for View Restoration Arborist (Seeraty)
Recommendation:
Authorize Staff to execute a professional services agreement
for the Mayor's signature with Mr. Greg Applegate of Arborgate Consulting, Inc. to
provide view restoration arboriculture services on an as-needed basis to the City in
an amount not to exceed $4,000 for two years or until June 30, 2015.
P.Storm Drain Easement/Encroachment Agreement for Private Storm Drain (Dragoo)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE ATTACHED STORM DRAIN EASEMENT/ ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF HNC INVESTMENTS, LLC INSTALLING
AND MAINTAINING A STORM DRAIN, MANHOLD, CURB CULVERT AND
RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ON AND UNDER A PORTION OF THE CREST
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ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE THAT AGREEMENT.
Q. 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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PUBLIC HEARING:
(Supports 2013 City
1. Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District
(10 mins)
Council Goal of Government, Efficiency, Fiscal Control and Transparency)
(Ramezani)
Recommendation:
1) Conduct a public hearing on the proposed levy and
collection of assessments within the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2013-
in connection therewith; and, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.
2. Abalone Cove Sewer Service Charge (Dragoo)
(15mins)
Recommendation:
1) Conduct the public hearing on the proposed levy of the
annual sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System for Fiscal Year
2013/14, which provides for a maximum increase of 2% in the fees collected; and,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING A REPORT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CHARGE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013/14, AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED
ON THE TAX ROLL.
3. Appropriation of City Budget forFY13-14 (Downs)
(20 mins)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING A
BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FY13-14.
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REGULAR BUSINESS:
4. Award Professional Services Contract for the Hawthorne Blvd. Traffic Signal
(5 mins)
Synchronization Project (Jules)
Recommendation:
1) Award a professional services agreement to Iteris for
preparation of design plans for the Hawthorne Blvd. Traffic Signal Synchronization
Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $65,470; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement.
(Supports 2013 City Council Goals of
5.2013 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
(10 mins)
Public Infrastructure & Government Efficiency, Fiscal Control and
Transparency)
(Mills)
Recommendation:
Adopt the 2013 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
6.2013 Five-Year Financial Model (Downs)
(10 mins)
Recommendation:
1)Approve the 2013 Five-Year Financial Model (2013 Model);
2)
General Fund revenue source, and that the current rate of 3% should be
maintained; and, 3) Determine that the golf tax rate of 10% continues to be a
necessary General Fund revenue source, and that the current rate of 10% should
be maintained.
7. FY 13-
(10 mins)
(Supports 2013 City Council Goal for Public Safety and
Deployment Survey
Traffic Issuesand the Goal for Western Avenue Corridor Issues)
(Petru)
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the FY13-14 Law
Enforcement Services Agreement for the Peninsula Region (Rancho Palos Verdes,
Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates) and the FY13-14 Rancho Palos Verdes
(Supports 2013 City Council Goal
8.Draft Western Avenue Corridor Vision Plan
(20 mins)
Western Avenue Corridor Issues)
(Schonborn)
Recommendation:
Review and provide any feedback to Staff on the Draft Western
Avenue Corridor Vision Plan so that the Plan can be finalized and brought back to
the City Council for approval at a subsequent meeting.
9. s Allegations Regarding
(30 mins)
San Ramon Project (Dragoo)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council find that Staff has
acted appropriately in its administration of the San Ramon Project with no further
action required, other than the receipt and filing of this staff report.
10. Metro Recommended Funding Plan for Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project
(10 mins)
(Brooks/Knight)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-___, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, OPPOSING
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THE METRO RECOMMENDED FUNDING PLAN FOR THE CRENSHAW/LAX
TRANSIT PROJECT AND SUPPORTING THE DIRECTOR KNABE AND
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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(5 mins)
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