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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
The meeting was called to order for a Study Session at 7:12 P.M. by Mayor Duhovic at
Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks*, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
ABSENT: None
*Remote via Skype
Also present were Carolynn Petru, Acting City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney;
Dennis McLean, Director of Finance; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director or Finance;
Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Community Development Director Joel Rojas;
Ron Dragoo, Senior Engineer; Dan Landon, Infrastructure and Technology Manager,
and, Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
None.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Review of Tentative Agendas & 2014 Goals and Priorities
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff regarding items on the upcoming
Council Meeting agendas as listed on the Tentative Agendas.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
Tentative Agendas, as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 7:16 P.M. to 7:24 P.M.
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REGULAR SESSION:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
ABSENT: None
*Remote via Skype
Also present were Carolynn Petru, Acting City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney;
Dennis McLean, Director of Finance; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director or Finance;
Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Community Development Director Joel Rojas;
Ron Dragoo, Senior Engineer; Dan Landon, Infrastructure and Technology Manager,
and, Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Campbell.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Duhovic recognized Mrs. Marthe Cohn, a French Army Intelligence Services
1NWII Veteran for her many heroic actions including: crossing into enemy lines and
gathering intelligence data for the Allied commanders; and, providing nurses services
for the French Army during the Vietnam War. Mrs. Cohn has been the recipient of
numerous medals, awards and recognition for her efforts including: the Croix de Guerre
(Cross of War— France); Medaille militaire Chevalier de Ia Legion d'honneur (Knight of
the Legion of Honor- France); Medaille of the Reconnaissance de Ia Nation (Medal of
the Nation's Gratitude — France); Bundesverdienstkreuze (German Congressional
Medal of Honor).
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Duhovic announced Recyclers of the Month from the September 2, 2014 City
Council meeting: Diane Parr and C. Espy. He 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. He noted that in addition to winning the
Recycler Drawing, the two individuals had also won a Personal Emergency
Preparedness Kit from the City at a value of$60.00.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Knight, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
Ted Vegvari, PV on the Net, shared the accomplishments of the approximate 80
advanced student technology interns that attended the summer internship program.
Lina Nguyen, PV on the Net, shared a Powerpoint presentation featuring the GIS
(Geographic Information System) and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) mapping project
of approximately 60 acres in the Portuguese Bend landslide area.
Katherine Liu, PV on the Net Intern, presented the Laser Signaling Device Subproject- a
quadcopter that can be piloted remotely with two handlers.
Ben Stout, PV on the Net Intern, presented a grappling hook device, similar to a drone,
that was developed using the 3D printer.
Raul Castrellon, PV on the Net Intern, presented a hybrid quadcopter that can fly in air
and operate on the ground. He and his team used 3D imaging to create the necessary
parts.
Tia Kerkhof, PV on the Net Intern, shared her experience using AWID Media
Composer 8 software to create and edit footage with guest speakers.
Rene Saquic, shared his mentoring experience he had with the student interns at PV on
the Net.
Sam Gioia, shared a personal account of his experiences at PV on the Net and his
desire to now become an aerospace engineer.
Jim Gioia, shared that his family has been associated with PV on the Net for about two
years and thanked the Council for promoting the program and technology with real
world experience.
Rudy Kerkhof, thanked the Council for assisting and supporting the PV on the Net
program.
Angelica Scherp, echoed the sentiments of previous speakers and thanked the Council
for supporting a program that shows students development from the initial concept to a
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final product. She expressed hoped that program would continue to grow within the
community and school district.
Simon Ford, expressed that he was one of the first group of interns at PV on the Net in
1997 when he began with very rudimentary computer skills and then gained knowledge
using cutting edge technology. He is now a patent attorney specializing in hardware and
software technology. He thanked the Council for supporting PV on the Net.
Barkha Scherp, PV on the Net Intern, discussed benefits of using the 3D printer for
various projects.
Dave Behard, PV on the Net Intern, urged Council to continue supporting PV on the Net
as it provided valuable skills for the students.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tem Knight moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Councilman Campbell requested that Item B (Minutes of August 5, 2014) and Item H be
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Knight moved to amend his motion, seconded by Councilman Misetich,
to approve the Consent Calendar, with Item B and Item H removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration after Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
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
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This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-58 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.
Notice of Completion for the Blackhorse Road Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) ADA Compliance Project— Phase II
Accepted the work as complete; Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Office and if no claims are filed within
35 days after recordation, and upon the contractor posting an acceptable warranty
bond, notice the surety company to exonerate the Performance bond; and, Authorized
the Director of Public Works to release the 5% retention payment in the amount of
$5,286.25 to Victor Concrete 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion by
the Los Angeles County Recorder contingent upon no claims being filed on the project,
and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond.
Coastal Specific Plan Corridors Element—Adoption of City Council Policy for
Identifying a Viewing Station
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO.
49 THEREBY INSTITUTING A POLICY FOR IDENTIFYING THE VIEWING STATION
DESCRIBED IN THE CITY'S COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN CORRIDORS ELEMENT
FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE VISUAL IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT ARE NOT LOCATED WITHIN
A DEFINED VISUAL CORRIDOR.
Purchase of Photocopiers for Administration and Community Development
Authorized the purchase of two (2) Canon ImageRunner Advance C7270
copier/printer/scanners in the amount of$41,884.34 and enter into a per copy, supplies
inclusive maintenance agreement estimated to cost $10,320 annually
Upgrade of the Geographic Information System, Spatial Imagery and Viewer
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Award Contracts to All Area Services, Inc. and Multi W Systems, Inc. for Grinder
Pump Maintenance
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Awarded contracts to All Area Services, Inc. and Multi W Services, Inc. for services
associated with maintaining and replacing the low pressure grinder pumps in the
Abalone Cove Sewer System; Authorized the Mayor to execute the contracts listed in
the recommendation above; and, Authorized the expenditure of budgeted funds up to
$30,000 for each contract listed in the above recommendation.
Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Nationwide Environmental
Services Div. of Joe's Sweeping, Inc., for Street Sweeping Services
Approved the Third Amendment to the agreement for one fiscal year effective
September 16, 2014 through June 30, 2015, with Nationwide Environmental Services
Div. of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. for street sweeping services for an amount not-to-exceed
$170,000; and, Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Third Amendment
with Nationwide Environmental Services Div. of Joe's Sweeping, Inc. for street
sweeping services for FY 14-15.
Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 8:13 P.M. to 8:27 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mayor Duhovic left the dais at 8:28 P.M. as he was recused from participating in the
next agenda item.
Revision "DDD" to the Trump National Golf Course Project (Mihranian)
Mayor Duhovic left the dais at 8:27 P.M. as he was recused from participating in the
next agenda item.
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that notice of the public hearing was duly
published, public correspondence was included with the staff report, and there was one
request to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Knight declared the public hearing open.
Community Development Director Rojas provided a brief report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Jill Martin, VH Property Corporation, shared that ongoing discussions are happening
with the Coastal Commission and a hearing is tentative based on conditions of approval
with finalization of trails/amenities. The organization appreciates the Council's
consideration in extending the finalization of the tract map for two years.
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Mayor Pro Tern Knight declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to: 1) ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 46 TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36; 2) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE
NO. 561 U, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 15 TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2016, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF; 3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and record the documents
on behalf of the City; 4) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, EXTENDING VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50666 FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS, WHICH IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND 5)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING GRADING PERMIT NO. 1541
TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION TO THE OPERATION OF THE DRIVING RANGE TO
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich, and Mayor Pro Tem Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Duhovic (recused)
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Duhovic returned to the dais at 8:37 P.M., after item 1.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Portuguese Bend Global Positioning System (GPS) Monitoring Survey
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to
the meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Senior Engineer Ron Dragoo gave a brief introduction and turned the presentation over
to Dr. Bob Douglas who provided an overview of the activity in the Portuguese Bend
slide area along with data provided by the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to approve staffs
recommendation.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Results of Residential Solid Waste Services Performance Audits of EDCO
Disposal Corporation and Universal Waste Systems Inc.
Senior Administrative Analyst Ramezani provided a brief staff and introduced Dave
Davis of the consulting team of SCS Engineers and MSW Consultants, which
conducted the audit.
Mr. Davis provided a brief presentation regarding the audit as performed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch.
Mayor Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell to approve staffs
recommendation.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Telecommunication Utility User Tax Refund Process
Director of Finance Dennis McLean provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Knight to approve staff's
recommendation.
Councilman Campbell stated that he would like to meet with the attorney, Mr. Noya, to
discuss possible strategies in Closed Session and then he will support the motion. Staff
stated that it would coordinate this request.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of Minutes August 5, 2014 Regular Meeting
At the request of Councilman Campbell this item was removed from the Consent
Calendar.to be brought forth at a future meeting with more detail provided regarding the
Utility Users Tax (voting) discussion (page B-7).
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Mayor Duhovic to ask the City clerk to
augment the minutes in regards to the Utility User Tax portion/discourse (page B-7) and
continue the approval of the minutes to a future meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Upgrade of the Geographic Information System, Spatial Imagery and Viewer
At the request of Councilman Campbell this item was removed from the Consent
Calendar.
Councilman Campbell stated that he supports staff recommendation but simply wanted
to ask staff to make a short presentation at a future meeting explaining the benefits of
the system to the residents/public. Staff will coordinate this request.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to approve staffs
recommendation.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
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Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on
August 19, 2014.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 9:56 P.M., the Mayor recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
At 11:17 P.M., the Mayor reconvened the meeting to Regular Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Four Council Members were present at the closed session in the City, and
Councilwoman Brooks participated remotely by telephone.
City Attorney Lynch reported that with respect to the potential litigation against the City
based on a Claim Against the City received from Sharon Yarber on August 13, 2014, a
report was provided and no action was taken.
City Attorney Lynch reported that with respect to the potential litigation regarding Green
Hills Memorial Park unanimous direction was given to the City Attorney and Staff.
City Attorney Lynch reported that with respect to the facts and circumstances that might
result in litigation against the local agency but which the local agency believes are not
yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be
disclosed, unanimous direction was given to the City Attorney and Staff.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:20 P.M., Mayor Duhovic adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting
to be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community
Park to conduct interviews of applicants for the Infrastructure Management Advisory
Committee.
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