CC AGD 20141216
AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 2014
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: SEE ATTACHED BROWN ACT CHECK LIST FOR
(30 mins)
DETAILS.
6:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION: To commence immediately following the Closed
(30 mins)
Session.
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 & 2014 Goals and Priorities
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Tentative Agendas & 2014 Goals and
Priorities.
RECESS:
City Council Agenda
December 16, 2014
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
(15 mins)
ROLL CALL:NEXT RESOL. NO. 2014-78
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 564
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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:
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 December 2, 2014 Regular
Meeting.
C. Register of Demands (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-__, 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.
D. Authorize Program Supplement Agreement and Resolution to Receive Federal
Reimbursement for the Miraleste Drive Arterial Roads Rehabilitation Project (Jules)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the Program Supplement Agreement No. N016 for
the Miraleste Drive Arterial Roads Rehabilitation Project; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 2014-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. N016 FOR FEDERAL FUNDING OF THE MIRALESTE DRIVE
ARTERIAL ROADS REHABILITATION PROJECT.
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December 16, 2014
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E. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve – Renaming Burma Road Trail at Portuguese Bend
(Supports 2014 City Council Goal – Trail System Enhancement)
Reserve
(Mihranian)
Recommendation:
1) As requested by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy (PVPLC), agree to rename the “Burma Road Trail” to the “Hadley
Trail” at the Portuguese Bend Reserve to recognize the charitable gift of Arthur and
Jeanne Hadley towards management of the City’s Preserve; and, 2) Approve the
location, size and signage associated with said recognition; and, 3) Direct Staff to
bring back an amended Public Use Master Plan (PUMP) document at a future City
Council meeting that reflects the trail name change.
F. Award of Contract for the Accessibility Transition Plan Implementation Phase I-A
(Supports 2014 City Council Goal, Infrastructure)
(Rodriguez)
Recommendation:
1) Approve Plans and Specifications for the Accessibility
Transition Plan Implementation Phase I-A project; 2) Award a construction contract
for the Accessibility Transition Plan Implementation Phase I-A project to DASH
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $94,400 and authorize
staff to spend an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $9,440 for
unforeseen conditions for a total authorization of $103,840; and, 3) Authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract with DASH Construction
Company, Inc.
G. Telecommunication Utility User Tax Refund Administrator (McLean)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the following proposed documents: a) Professional
Services Agreement for Gilardi & Co, LLC; b) Draft Notice of Telecommunication
Utility User Tax Refund Process; and, c) Draft Telecommunication Utility User Tax
Refund Claim Form; and, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-__, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
APPROVING OPTIONS FOR CLAIMANT REFUND OF UTILITY USER TAXES
COLLECTED BY TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDERS FROM THE CITY’S
TAXPAYERS BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-70.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Appeal of Planning Commission’s Denial of a Height Variation, Grading Permit and
(2 hrs)
Site Plan Review for a Proposed First and Second Story Addition to the Existing
Residence located at 6321 Villa Rosa (Case No. ZON2014-00064) (Mikhail)
Recommendation:
1)Open the public hearing, receive testimony from the
Appellant and neighbors, consider the merits of the appeal and make a
determination regarding the appeal so that Staff can bring back a resolution
memorializing the Council’s decision at a future Council meeting; and, 2) Deny, via
Minute Order, the Planning Commission’s recommendation to waive the $2,275
appeal fee paid by the applicant to appeal the Planning Commission’s decision.
City Council Agenda
December 16, 2014
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REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Information Technology (IT) Services Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation
(30 mins)
(Supports 2014 City Council Goal – Government Efficiency, Accountability,
Fiscal Control, Transparency and Oversight)
(Landon)
Recommendation:
1) Approve the Draft IT Services Request for Proposal (RFP)
Solicitation for public release; and, 2) Select a City Council representative to the IT
Services RFP Evaluation Committee to verify an unbiased and open process was
conducted.
3.Appointment of City Council Members to Intergovernmental Organizations, Associations
(15 mins)
and City Subcommittees (Morreale)
Recommendation:
1) Appoint the members of Council to the various
intergovernmental organizations and associations and City Subcommittees;
and, 2) Direct staff to notify the various agencies of the Council’s decision.
4. Contract with New City Manager (Lynch)
(10 mins)
Recommendation:
Review and approve the contract with the new City
Manager.
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.)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT: only
Adjourn to a time and place certain if you wish to meet prior to the
next regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)
Conference with Legal Counsel
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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December 16, 2014
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Personnel
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
G.C. 54957
Title: Acting City Manager
The City Council will meet in closed session to review the performance of Deputy City
Manager Carolynn Petru while serving as the Acting City Manager.
Personnel
Public Employee Employment
G.C. 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss negotiations relating to the
employment of a new City Manager.
Potential Litigation against the City:
G.C. 54956.9(d)(2)
Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated litigation, regarding potential litigation against
the City arising from the following facts and circumstances:
1) Based on a threat of litigation made against the City concerning the BKK Landfill in
a letter dated December 22, 2008 from Attorney James J. Dragna, a copy of which
is on file in the City Clerk’s office.
2) Based on a threat of litigation made against the City concerning the BKK Landfill in
a letter dated August 12, 2014 from Attorney Denise G. Fellers, a copy of which is
on file in the City Clerk’s office.
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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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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
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I, Carla Morreale, declare as follows:
lam the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes;
hereby affirm that a copy of the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the City
Council for December 16, 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.
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