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CC MINS 20150421 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Knight at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file, and was immediately recessed into Closed Session. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION FOR A STUDY SESSION: At 6:41 P.M., Mayor Knight reconvened the meeting to Regular Session for a City Council Study Session. City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight ABSENT: None Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Kathryn Downs, Acting Director of Finance; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk. Also present was Captain Bolin, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY SESSION: Mayor Knight noted the public comments regarding Study Session items would be taken during that specific item. DISCUSSION TOPICS: Review of Tentative Agendas and 2014 Goals and Priorities Discussion ensued among Council Members, City Attorney Lynch, and staff regarding items on the upcoming Council Meeting agendas as listed on the Tentative Agendas. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the Tentative Agendas, as presented. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 1 of 16 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None Future Agenda Items Proposed by Council Members to be Prioritized: Additional Sheriff Services Councilman Misetich provided a brief report regarding this item. Captain Bolin, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, responded to Council Members' questions regarding crime statistics and use of Sheriff Department staff to continue to improve the safety of the residents. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to direct staff to include funding as stated in Alternative No. 2 to contract for additional Sheriffs services for one additional regular patrol deputy and one additional Surveillance and Apprehension Team (SAT) detective for a total cost of$352,715 in the FY15-16 for consideration during the Budget Menu Exercise scheduled for May 5, 2015. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None Film Permit Fees Mayor Pro Tem Brooks provided a brief report regarding the consideration of possible increases of the film permit fees. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to direct staff to further research and recommend updates to the City's film permit fees. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 2 of 16 Del Cerro Park Parking Capacity Update City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item. Kathy Edgerton, Del Cerro Homeowners Association (HOA) Board, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed concerns regarding parking near the Crenshaw Boulevard trail head of the Preserve including permit parking, the possibility of the HOA being able to manage a permit parking program, an increase in parking spaces on Crenshaw Boulevard, and behavioral problems regarding visitor parking. Thomas Olson, Park Place HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided background information regarding the historical use of Del Cerro Park as a passive park; parking on Park Place, which is a public street, but is often referred to as a parking lot; and safety concerns regarding ingress and egress on Park Place. Mayor Knight provided a brief report regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Mayor Knight moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to direct staff to take input from the public, including reaching out to the adjacent HOAs regarding a parking plan to relieve parking capacity problems at Del Cerro Park. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None Revisiting the Skateboarding Ordinance Mayor Pro Tern Brooks provided a brief oral update regarding this item and noted there would be an item regarding the Skateboarding Ordinance on the May 19, 2015 Study Session. By acclamation, the Council so noted. Proposed Amendment to the Moratorium Ordinance Councilman Duhovic provided a brief report regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 3 of 16 Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to direct staff to research the pros and cons of allowing additional non-habitable construction on existing developed lots in the Landslide Moratorium Area. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Knight called a brief recess from 7:30 P.M. to 7:40 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight ABSENT: None Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Kathryn Downs, Acting Director of Finance; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works; So Kim, Senior Planner; Dan Landon, Information Technology Manager; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; Daniel Trautner, Recreation Services Manager; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Bolin. CEREMONIAL: Azniv Goenjian, President, Armenian Community, provided comments regarding the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and commended the City for recognizing this historic event. Raffi Zerounian, thanked the City Council for the honor of receiving a proclamation in commemoration of the remembrance of the centennial anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 4 of 16 Mayor Knight and Mayor Pro Tern Brooks provided comments and presented the community group with a proclamation in remembrance of the Armenian community in the centennial anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Knight announced that April 22nd is Earth Day and noted the City would be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Roundup event on April 25, 2015 at the Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 p.m. RECYCLE DRAWING: Mayor Knight announced Recyclers of the Month from the April 7, 2015 City Council meeting: Helen Chen and Steve Sabosky. 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. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tern Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the agenda, as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda) Carol Mueller, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding water rationing, the need for all to conserve water, and planting of drought tolerant plants and succulents. Dave Emenhiser, President, Sea Bluff HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that his HOA has concerns regarding the Nantasket Residential Development Project; a letter recently received by the HOA from the City regarding the need to trim the trees along the Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS) border of the HOA, which serve as a privacy and noise barrier for the HOA, but which was the result of an anonymous complaint regarding view impairment; and the need for a permit parking program for the Seacove area. Raul Castrellon, PV Net Technology Center, stated he was a learning intern at the Palos Verdes on the Net Technology Center and presented each Council Member with a business card holder that the interns created using a 3-D printer as part of their learning experience. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 5 of 16 CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Willmore announced that the City received the Certificate of Achievement Award for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) for the 22nd year. He thanked the Finance Department staff for the high quality of work recognized by the GFOA. NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there was a request to speak regarding Item No. H ([Vesting Parcel Map No. 69928] - Time Extension Request for Nantasket Residential Development (ZON2008-00074 through ZON2008-00078; Addresses: 11, 21, 31 & 41 Nantasket Drive); and, there was a request to speak regarding Item E (2015 Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee Work Plan), only if there were questions for Chair Wedemeyer. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilman Duhovic moved an amendment and requested Item I (Award Contracts for Construction and Inspection Services for the McCarrell Canyon Pipe Relining Project) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended, with Item No. H ([Vesting Parcel Map No. 69928] - Time Extension Request for Nantasket Residential Development (Z0N2008-00074 through ZON2008-00078; Addresses: 11, 21, 31 & 41 Nantasket Drive) removed from the Consent Calendar and to be heard immediately after the Consent Calendar; and Item I (Award Contracts for Construction and Inspection Services for the McCarrell Canyon Pipe Relining Project) removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration after Regular Business. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 6 of 16 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 Approved the Minutes of the March 17, 2015 Regular Meeting. Register of Demands ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-27, 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. Claim Against the City by Christian Koschil Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant. 2015 Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee Work Plan (Supports 2014 City Council Goals — Infrastructure, Citizen Involvement and Public Outreach) Approved the 2015 Work Plan for the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC). Adoption of Ordinance No. 565— Low Impact Development ADOPTED 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. 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 1) Approved 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 extended 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) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First Amendment to the agreement with Stearns, Conrad City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 7 of 16 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. [Vesting Parcel Map No. 69928] - Time Extension Request for Nantasket Residential Development (Z0N2008-00074 through ZON2008-00078; Addresses: 11, 21, 31 & 41 Nantasket Drive) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Award Contracts for Construction and Inspection Services for the McCarrell Canyon Pipe Relining Project (Supports 2014 City Council Goal, Infrastructure) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Approve an Agreement with Daley & Heft, LLP Approved 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. # # # # # # ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: [Vesting Parcel Map No. 69928] -Time Extension Request for Nantasket Residential Development (ZON2008-00074 through ZON2008-00078; Addresses: 11, 21, 31 & 41 Nantasket Drive) City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item. Dave Emenhiser, President, Sea Bluff HOA (HOA), Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the HOA has concerns regarding the following aspects of the Nantasket Residential Development: the size of the four homes, the proposed homes will block ocean views, setbacks on the lots, variances for height limits, over-the-counter approval for pools, and parking concerns on Nantasket Drive. Discussion ensued among Council Members, City Attorney Lynch, and staff and it was noted that one page of the staff report was missing. Councilman Duhovic moved to grant a one month extension with direction that staff return with the complete staff report for consideration. Discussion ensued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 8 of 16 Councilman Duhovic moved an amendment to his original motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to continue this item to the next meeting to have the full staff report provided. Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Proposed General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Environmental Assessment, Parcel Map and Variance Application for a Vacant Lot at 5656 Crest Road (Case Nos. Z0N2014-00279 & 5UB2014-00004) City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written protests included with the staff report, and there were five requests to speak regarding this item. Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open. Senior Planner Kim provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Tristan Harris, applicant's representative, Newport Beach, Arbor Capital Group, Inc., provided comments regarding the redevelopment of the lot formerly owned by Chevron, including background information, and the meetings held with neighbors. He noted that silhouettes were erected to illustrate the proposed development of two single-story homes on the lot and that the developer worked with the surrounding neighborhood to compromise and make sure the development fit in well. Louie Tomaro, Tomaro Architecture, stated that the project site sits lower than the separate gated community of Island View, and therefore relates well with the lots across the street. He noted that this project proposes two one-story structures of approximately 2500-3500 square feet, which fits in well with the area and provides access off of Whitley Collins Drive as a safety factor. He added that the neighbors in the area are in favor of the project. Don Douthwright, President, Island View HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated the initial concerns of the Island View HOA were addressed and well represented by Mr. Harris earlier this evening. He noted he was in favor of the two single-story family homes as proposed in the project. Minas Yerelian, provided comments regarding the applicant's initial remarks regarding changes to the application at the hearing before the Planning Commission. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 9 of 16 Bob Nelson, Chair, Planning Commission, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Planning Commission was in favor of this project, noting that access to the properties will exit onto Whitley Collins Drive, not Crest Road; and the president of the HOA who was also the next door neighbor, was in favor of the project. Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the staff recommendation to: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28, 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. 2015-29, 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. 566, 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. Z0N2014-00279 & SUB2014-00004). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Knight called a recess from 8:42 P.M. to 8:50 P.M. 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) City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written protests included with the staff report, and there were twelve requests to speak regarding this item. Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open. Senior Planner Kim provided a detailed staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 10 of 16 Cyrus Shahbazian, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments and a PowerPoint presentation regarding the following concerns: obstructed and impaired views of the hillside and the ocean due to the construction of different sections of fences and an accessory structure/trellis on the adjacent property; grading performed on the adjacent property which affected the height of the fences and changes to the drainage; and, prohibited uses of the accessory structure. He requested that the fence and accessory structure/trellis approvals be revoked, as the findings cannot be made, and noted there were misrepresentations on the application. Darrel Hesser, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the applications they submitted and changes made, per the request of staff, as reflected on the plans. He requested the Council uphold the Planning Director's and Planning Commission's decisions and deny the appeal. Brenda Hesser, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the one reason this matter is before the Council is to discuss the fence only, and not the structure. She stated there was no valid justification not to allow the fence that creates no view impairment and meets all of the City's requirements. She requested the Council uphold the Planning Director's and Planning Commission's decision and deny the appeal. Maurice Rahimi, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the section of the Municipal Code that addresses views and view impairment; stated there were handouts available regarding fence construction standards; and noted he had concerns regarding the construction of fences that impact views and the value of homes. Jeff Kashanchi, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated he has a background in real estate and noted the impact of the fence blocking the view from the Shahbazian's home would be estimated at a decrease in value of approximately $100,000. Vicky Shahbazian, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments and a PowerPoint to illustrate the view they had when they bought their home in 1990; construction of a fence along their property to contain their dog; and, planting of hedges near the bottom of the property. She illustrated problems with Mr. Hesser's fence construction and change in the grade of the property; stated neighbors in the area were not pleased with the construction of the fences and removal of the retaining wall; and, noted staff viewed the site and demonstrated the allowable fence height of the Hesser's fence. She also commented on the shade structure and foliage near the fence. Hossein Shahbazian, provided comments regarding the height of the fence, changes in the grading and drainage of the property, placement of dirt on the Hesser property, and the trellis that was built. Bob Nelson, Chair, Planning Commission, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that Section C of the fence was changed from wood to chain-link as proposed by the Shahbazian's; City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 11 of 16 and he noted hedges could not be planted which might impair the view. Mr. Nelson provided comments regarding Planning Commissioner comments pertaining to the trellis/shed structure in the rear yard of the Hesser property, noting that structure was approved at staff level and was not before the Planning Commission for approval. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Sara Shahbazian, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated there were concerns regarding the accessory structure which in effect, due to its placement, serves as a solid fence. Melissa Aguirre, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she lives at the Shahbazian home and has enjoyed the picturesque view for years and commented on the current impairment of the view and the potential decrease in property value of the home. Cyrus Shahbazian, Rancho Palos Verdes, in rebuttal, stated that the focus should be on the fence and the view, and that there should not be an encroachment on a reasonable expectation for a view. He added that there would be no purpose for a bay window at the home if there was not a view. He noted that the request in his appeal letter was for a 4 foot tall fence whether it was chain-like, wrought iron, or anything that was clear and allowed a view. He noted they had an issue with the original acrylic fence because they had concerns regarding the maintenance of that fence for clarity. Darrel Hesser, Rancho Palos Verdes, in rebuttal, stated that the trellis structure is a permitted structure, outside of the setbacks, and is irrelevant to the matter before Council. He noted that the chain-link fence was built after there was an objection to the acrylic fence so they have a six foot barrier for their dogs and for the security of their home. He added that for the past nine years, along the same area, they have had on top of the retaining wall, with some variations, a six-foot high thick hedge which provided security to their property. Mr. Hesser noted that there was a chain-link fence on the other side of the Shahbazian's property; they would also be willing to have a four foot fence with 2 feet of wrought iron fencing on top; and requested that the Planning Director's and Planning Commission's decisions be upheld. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, City Attorney Lynch, the appellant and the applicant. Mayor Pro Tern Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to continue this public hearing to July 21, 2015 with direction to staff to work with both parties to achieve a consistent look between all sections of the fence (Sections A, B, C, and D), with a maximum height of 4 feet for Section C. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 12 of 16 ABSENT: None Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Knight, to continue the meeting to consider new business until 11:30 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered. RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Knight called a recess from 10:41 P.M. to 10:49 P.M. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued) Mayor Knight announced that the background behind the Council dais had recently been repainted and the Rancho Palos Verdes logo added as part of the update to the John C. McTaggart Council Chambers and Memorial Hall. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem Brooks and staff for their assistance with these additional improvements. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) Abalone Cove Parking Fees City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written protests were included in late correspondence distributed prior to the meeting, and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open. Director of Recreation and Parks Linder provided a detailed staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to continue the public hearing to May 5, 2015. Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks left the meeting at 11:22 P.M. REGULAR BUSINESS: Proposed Amendment to the Municipal Code — Petty Cash Fund City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 13 of 16 Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to waive the staff report and approve the staff recommendation to: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 567, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, GOVERNING THE CITY'S PETTY CASH FUND AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Brooks Consideration of Revenue Measures that Require Approval by City Voters or Property Owners Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to waive the staff report and approve the staff recommendation to: 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. Brief discussion ensued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Brooks Geographic Information System (GIS) Support Model with Additional Support Option Information Technology Manager Landon provided a detailed staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Ted Vegvari, owner, PV on the Net, provided comments regarding the possibility of continuing the GIS support to the City, which included his proposal of$90,000 as a flat fee for the service. City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 14 of 16 Additional discussion ensued among Council Members, Mr. Vegvari, and staff. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to direct staff to move forward with Option No. 2, the Hybrid approach, with the creation of a part-time position or contract with a part-time GIS expert for a 28 hour per week engagement, supplemented by an RFP for a services provider for the additional 12 hours per week of support needed. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, and Misetich NOES: Mayor Knight ABSENT: Brooks Council Subcommittee Appointment to Southside Public Safety Facility Task Force Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to waive the staff report and appoint Councilman Duhovic and Mayor Pro Tem Brooks to serve on the Southside Public Safety Facility Task Force Subcommittee. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Brooks ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Award Contracts for Construction and Inspection Services for the McCarrell Canyon Pipe Relining Project (Supports 2014 City Council Goal, Infrastructure) City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Duhovic. Councilman Duhovic stated that he had concerns with the award of a contract of this monetary amount being placed on the Consent Calendar, and suggested high dollar amount items be placed on the Regular Business portion of the agenda in the future. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: 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 City Council Minutes April 21, 2015 Page 15 of 16 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. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Brooks FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items: City Partnership with traditional non-profit organizations in a non-monetary way (Campbell) CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: This item was deferred to the next regular meeting. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to the Conference with Labor Negotiators, unanimous direction was given; and, 2) With respect to the Potential Litigation against the City, unanimous direction was given, with all Council Members during the Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:04 A.M. on April 22, 2015, Mayor Knight adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting/City Council Workshop to be held to Monday, April 27, 2015 for at 5:00 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park/Fireside Room. 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