CC AGD 20140930 ADJ
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
REMOTE LOCATION (Councilwoman Brooks):
1223 Three Crabs Road
Sequim, WA 98382
Note: Pacific Daylight Saving Time
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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.
nd
6:00 P.M. Interviews of 2 Group of Applicants for the Infrastructure
(1 hr)
Management Advisory Committee
CLOSED SESSION: SEE ATTACHED BROWN ACT CHECK LIST FOR DETAILS (to be
held at the end of the meeting).
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
(30 mins)
ROLL CALL:NEXT RESOL. NO. 2014-63
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 562
FLAG SALUTE:
CEREMONIAL:
Celebrating Our RPV Heroes – Donald Vannorsdall; City Tile
Presentation
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Council Agenda
Adjourned Regular Meeting
September 30, 2014
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOT
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items 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. Approval of Minutes (Morreale)
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Meeting;
September 16, 2014 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Interviews); and September 16,
2014 Regular Meeting.
C. Purchase Orders for Enhanced Building Security Measures (Winje)
Recommendation:
1)Authorize the Acting City Manager to approve a purchase
order to Bay Alarm Company in the amount of $50,000, for installation of enhanced
security features at City facilities and ongoing monitoring at these locations; and,
2) Authorize the Acting City Manager to approve a purchase order to Aames Lock &
Safe Company in the amount of $10,000 to install building security equipment in
conjunction with the work by Bay Alarm Company.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Certification of a Mitigated Negative
(5 mins)
Declaration (Case No. ZON2014-00143) for Property Located at 10 Chaparral Lane
\[Continued from September 2, 2014\] (Kim)
Recommendation:
Continue the public hearing to an unspecified date with the
issuance of a new public hearing notice to allow the applicant sufficient time to
address the geotechnical issues related to the proposed project.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Street Tree Maintenance Practices – Community Involvement Update Report
(30 mins)
(Supports 2014 City Council Goal – Public Infrastructure)
(Jules)
Recommendation:
Receive and file an update regarding street tree maintenance
practices.
3. Employee and Council Member Health Insurance Premiums for 2015 (Robinson)
(20 mins)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-__, A RESOLUTION OF
City Council Agenda
Adjourned Regular Meeting
September 30, 2014
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING
THE CITY’S MAXIMUM MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS FOR EMPLOYEE
AND CITY COUNCIL HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2015.
4. Classification and Compensation Study Update (Robinson)
(30 mins)
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file an update on the Classification and
Compensation Study; and, 2) Provide input to the consultant regarding comparator
agencies for inclusion in the Compensation Study.
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.)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday,
October 7, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park to conduct interviews of
applicants for the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee.
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 against the City:
GC 54956.9(d)(2)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency
on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a
significant exposure to litigation against the local agency, based on a letter to the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission dated August 6, 2014, from Ellen Berkowitz of
Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden. A copy of the letter is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
City Council Agenda
Adjourned Regular Meeting
September 30, 2014
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Potential Initiation of Litigation:
GC 54956.9(d)(4)
The City Council is meeting to decide whether to initiate litigation against Green Hills
Memorial Park.
Number of Potential Cases (1)
Existing Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(d)(1)
Names of Case: Sharon Yarber, et al v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles
Superior Court. Case No. BC 558417.
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agenda and staff reports can also be viewed at Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard during
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You can also view the agenda and staff reports at the City’s website www.palosverdes.com/RPV.
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Adjourned Regular Meeting
September 30, 2014
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES)
AFFIDAVIT OF AGENDA POSTING
I, Carla Morreale, declare as follows:
That I am the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes;
that I hereby affirm that a copy of the agenda for the Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the City Council (to conduct Interviews for the Infrastructure Management
Advisory Committee); and, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council; for
September 30, 2014 was conspicuously posted on the City Hall Bulletin Board,
located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes California, at the
time and date indicated below.
last
Time:
Dated: September 25, 2014
City Clerk
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