CC AGD 20131015
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 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
(1 hr)
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 and Annotated Version of the City Council 2013
Goals & Priorities
SS2. Future Agenda Items Proposed by Council Members to be Prioritized
a. City Manager Evaluation (Brooks)
Recommendation:
Confirm that the City Manager’s annual evaluation will take
place on November 19, 2013. Each Councilmember shall agree to submit a
completed written evaluation form, as provided.
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
(30 mins)
ROLL CALL:NEXT RESOL. NO. 2013-66
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 550
FLAG SALUTE:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Clean Bay Restaurant Certification; South Bay Cities
Council of Governments Presentation of Certificates of Recognition - Gold Energy Leader;
Paper/Document Shredding Event - Saturday, October 19, 2013; Certificate Honoring
Rotary International’s Support of World Polio Day; Recognition of Chinese American
Scientist Hu Zhicheng
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:
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.Adoption of Ordinance No. 549 – An Ordinance to Establish Certain Permit
Restrictions on Construction Projects that have been Ongoing for 4 Years or More
(Rojas)
Recommendation:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 549, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, REGARDING PROLONGED
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THAT ARE ADVERSELY AFFECTING
NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES.
(Supports
C. City of RPV Accessibility Transition Plan Implementation - Phase One
2013 City Council Goal No. 4, Public Infrastructure)
(Motahari)
Recommendation:
1) Award contract to Creative Design Associates, Inc. to
provide plans, specifications and cost estimate for City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Accessibility Transition Plan Implementation (Phase One) in the amount not to
exceed $36,800 and authorize staff to spend up to a maximum of $3,680 (10%
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allowance) for possible additional design work, for a total authorization of $40,480;
and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract with Creative
Design Associates, Inc.
D. 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.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Initiation Request to Amend the City’s Allowable Construction Hours (Kim)
(20 mins)
Recommendation:
Initiate a Development Code amendment to decrease the
allowable construction hours and codify Staff’s existing practice of prohibiting
construction vehicles to idle outside of the allowable construction hours.
2. Consideration of Amending the City’s Current Regulations for Trash Container
(20 mins)
Placement (Peterson)
Recommendation:
Review the current trash container placement regulations and
enforcement procedures and provide direction to staff on whether to amend the
current hours that trash containers are allowed to be placed at the curb for
collection.
3. Code Amendment Regarding the Term of Office for Planning Commissioners
(10 mins)
(Morreale)
Recommendation:
1) Consider modifying the term of office for the Planning
Commissioners from two years to four years; and, 2) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE
NO. ___, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
AMENDING SECTION 2.20.020 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
.
4. City Council Meeting Schedule (Morreale)
(10 mins)
th
Recommendation:
1) Schedule a meeting for October 29, 2013 (5 Tuesday of
the month); and, 2) Consider setting Wednesday, January 8, 2014 as the date
for the facilitated City Council Goals and Priorities Workshop.
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
(10 mins)
from 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 reports should be made in writing and will be posted on the City’s website.)
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ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 7:00 P.M. for an Adjourned
Regular Meeting to be held at Hesse Park.
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