CC AGD 20150421 AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 2015
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-27
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 566
CLOSED SESSION: SEE ATTACHED BROWN ACT CHECK LIST FOR DETAILS-6:00
P.M. (30 mins)
STUDY SESSION - 6:00 P.M. (30 mins) - To commence immediately following the
Closed 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 a
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 City Council Goals and Priorities
Recommendation: Receive and file the Tentative Agendas & 2014 City Council
Goals and Priorities.
SS2. A. Additional Sheriff Services (Misetich)
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Recommendation: Direct staff to include funding in the FY15-16 Budget for
additional Sheriff's services for consideration during the Budget Menu
Exercise scheduled for May 5, 2015.
B. Film Permit Fees (Brooks)
Recommendation: Direct staff to further research and recommend updates
to the City's film permit fees.
C. Del Cerro Park Parking Capacity Update (Knight)
Recommendation: Receive and file an update on the plan to relieve
parking capacity problems at Del Cerro Park.
D. Revisiting the Skateboarding Ordinance (Brooks)
Recommendation: Receive and file an oral report.
E. Proposed Amendment to the Moratorium Ordinance (Duhovic)
Recommendation: Consider if staff should be directed to research the pros
and cons of allowing additional non-habitable construction on existing
developed lots.
RECESS:
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: (15 mins)
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CEREMONIAL: Proclamation in Remembrance of the Centennial Anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
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. Approval of Minutes (Morreale)
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2015 Regular Meeting.
C. Register of Demands (Downs)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-_, 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. Claim Against the City by Christian Koschil (Morreale)
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct staff to notify the claimant.
E. 2015 Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee Work Plan (Supports 2014
City Council Goals — Infrastructure, Citizen Involvement and Public Outreach)
(Throne)
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Recommendation: Approve the 2015 work plan for the Infrastructure Management
Advisory Committee (IMAC).
F. Adoption of Ordinance No. 565 — Low Impact Development (Winje)
Recommendation: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 565, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.10, TO EXPAND THE
APPLICABILITY OF THE EXISTING STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF
POLLUTION CONTROL BY IMPOSING RAINWATER LOW IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT (LID) STRATEGIES ON PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE BUILDING,
GRADING AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS.
G. Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE), Solid Waste Support Services and Used Oil
Payment Program for FY 15-16 (Ramezani)
Recommendation: 1) Approve a First Amendment to the professional services
agreement with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc. (SCS
Engineers) in the amount not to exceed $29,920 for FY 15-16 and extend the term
for one year for the continued implementation of the City's Source Reduction and
Recycling Element (SRRE), Solid Waste Support Services and Used Oil Payment
Program; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First
Amendment to the agreement with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting
Engineers, Inc. (SCS Engineers) in the amount not to exceed $29,920 for FY 15-16
for the continued implementation of the City's Source Reduction and Recycling
Element (SRRE), Solid Waste Support Services and Used Oil Payment Program.
H. [Vesting Parcel Map No. 69928] - Time Extension Request for Nantasket
Residential Development (ZON2008-00074 through ZON2008-00078; Addresses-
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ddresses:11, 21, 31 & 41 Nantasket Drive) (Seeraty)
Recommendation: Grant the applicants' one-year time extension request for
Planning Case Nos. ZON2008-00074 through ZON2008-00078, associated with
Vesting Parcel Map No. 69928, resulting in a new deadline of April 7, 2016.
I. Award Contracts for Construction and Inspection Services for the McCarrell Canyon
Pipe Relining Project (Supports 2014 City Council Goal, Infrastructure) (Winje)
Recommendation: 1) Approve the project specifications on file in the Public Works
Department for the McCarrell Canyon Pipe Relining Project; 2) Award a
construction contract to Industrial Coatings and Fireproofing, Inc. in the amount of
$496,994.69, a professional services agreement for inspection services to West
Coast Coating Consultants, LLC in the amount of$31,500, and a professional
services agreement to KOA Corporation in the amount of$14,000 and authorize
Staff to utilize an additional 10% ($50,000) for project contingency; and,
3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements.
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J. Approve an Agreement with Daley & Heft, LLP (Lynch)
Recommendation: Approve the agreement with Daley & Heft, LLP, to allow that
firm to continue to provide legal services to the City in connection with the upcoming
appeal hearing regarding Green Hills Memorial Park, which currently is scheduled
to occur on June 2, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Proposed General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Environmental Assessment,
Parcel Map and Variance Application for a Vacant Lot at 5656 Crest Road (Case
Nos. ZON2014-00279 & SUB2014-00004) (Kim) (30 mins)
Recommendation: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-_, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT; 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-_, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY APPROVING
A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM R1-2 (RESIDENTIAL 1 TO 2 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) TO R2-4 (RESIDENTIAL 2 TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE), PARCEL MAP AND VARIANCE TO SUBDIVIDE A SINGLE VACANT LOT
INTO TWO SEPARATE LOTS AT 5656 CREST ROAD; and, 3) INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR 5656 CREST ROAD FROM RS-2
TO RS-4 (CASE NOS. ZON2014-00279 & SUB2014-00004).
2. Appeal of Fence/Wall Permit Decisions (Case Nos. ZON2014-00202 & ZON2014-
00415); Project Address: 29023 Sprucegrove Drive (Applicant. Mr. and Mrs.
Hesser/Appellant: Mr. and Mrs. Shahbazian) (Kim) (1 hr)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-_7 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, UPHOLDING
THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE A FENCE/WALL
PERMIT AS MODIFIED BY THE COMMISSION, FOR A BARRIER ALONG THE
SOUTH SIDE PROPERTY LINE AT 29023 SPRUCEGROVE DRIVE (CASE NOS.
ZON2014-00202 AND ZON2014-00415).
3. Abalone Cove Parking Fees (Linder/Waters) (20 mins)
Recommendation: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015- , A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING
A COASTAL PERMIT (ZON2015-00169) MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
RELATING TO THE PROPOSED PARKING LOT FEE INCREASE AND
AUTOMATED PARKING PAY MACHINE AT ABALONE COVE SHORELINE
PARK; and, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015- , A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, INCREASING THE
PUBLIC PARKING FEE STRUCTURE AT ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK
FROM THE CURRENT $5 FEE TO THE FOLLOWING FEE STRUCTURE: FREE
FOR THE FIRST 30 MINUTES, $5 FOR 30 MINUTES TO 2 HOURS, AND $10
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FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS; AND APPROVING THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED
PARKING PAY MACHINE IN PLACE OF A DEDICATED STAFF ATTENDANT.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
4. Proposed Amendment to the Municipal Code — Petty Cash Fund (Downs) (5 mins)
Recommendation: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. , AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, GOVERNING THE CITY'S PETTY
CASH FUND AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE.
5. Consideration of Revenue Measures that Require Approval by City Voters or
Property Owners (Downs) (1 hr)
Recommendation: 1) Decline to place a telecommunications Utility User Tax
(UUT) measure on the November 2015 General Election ballot due to the need to
obtain approval by the City's property owners of continuing the Storm Drain User
Fee past its scheduled termination in June 2016; and, 2) Direct Staff to return with
an ordinance rescinding the 3% UUT on telecommunications services because it
will clarify that the City has no intention of reinstating the collection of UUT on
telecommunications services until an ordinance is presented to and approved by the
City's voters.
6. Geographic Information System (GIS) Support Model with Additional Support
Option (Landon) (20 mins)
Recommendation: Direct Staff to create an in-house GIS Coordinator position with
a mid-range salary not to exceed $85,800 per year, funded instead of the currently
allocated budget for a GIS Services Provider.
7. Council Subcommittee Appointment to Southside Public Safety Facility Task Force
(Petru) (5 mins)
Recommendation: Appoint two members of the City Council to serve on a
Southside Public Safety Facility Task Force.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (5 mins) (This section of the agenda is designated for individual
Council Members to request that an item be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda.)
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: (10 mins) (This section of the agenda is designated for
oral reports 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:
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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Saturday, May 2, 2015 for an Adjourned Regular
Meeting/Community Leaders Meeting to be held at 9:00 A.M. at Pt. Vicente Interpretive
Center.
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)
Name of Case: Cherine Medawar; Jill Medawar v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et.
al., Superior Court of California-County of Los Angeles-Southwest
District. Case Number YC068887.
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. In addition, the threat of anticipated litigation that would be filed by the Vista Verde
Homeowners' Association ("HOA") was discussed at the October 28, 2014 Planning
Commission meeting by Michael N. Friedman, the attorney who represents the HOA, and
on March 23, 2015, claims against the City were received from the following Vista Verde
residents: Nadejda V. Gueorguieva, Barbara K. Hughes-Astbury, Veronica E. Lawlor, Paul
F. Keye, Jr. and Julie Keye, Sharon L. Loveys, Matthew H. Martin, Lane C. Mayhew, and
Rhys Williams. On April 14, 2015, an additional claim was received from Vista Verde
resident Julie Reynolds.
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