CC MINS 20150602 MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 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. The meeting
reconvened at 7:11 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell*, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
ABSENT: None
*Councilman Campbell arrived at 7:22 P.M.
Also present were Doug Willmore, 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; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative
Analyst; Allan Kaufman, Senior Administrative Analyst; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Duhovic.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Knight announced the recent passing of John Flood, former Mayor of Palos
Verdes Estates; and Betty Wilker, long-time Rancho Palos Verdes resident and mother
of Deputy City Manager Carolynn Petru, and noted the meeting would be adjourned in
their honor.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Knight announced Recyclers of the Month from the May 19, 2015 City Council
meeting: Mirko Blazevic and Kelly Cullen Schmocker. 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:
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Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
Councilman Misetich requested that the agenda be reordered to consider the budget
items first with Item No. 1 (Film Permit Policy, Procedure and Fee Review) moved to the
last item of Regular Business.
The maker and seconder of the motion accepted the amendment.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the
agenda, as amended, with Item No. 1 (Film Permit Policy, Procedure and Fee Review)
as the last item of Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
Joan Davidson, Palos Verdes Estates, provided comments regarding the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) Parcel Tax, which was an item on the
September 20, 2011 City Council Agenda. She stated that the PVPUSD Fact Sheets
distributed prior to the Peninsula community voting on the measure are in conflict with
how the funds were used, to pay for Administration staff positions instead of being spent
to retain qualified and experienced teachers, referencing the audit report.
Sandra Valeri, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she agreed with Ms. Davidson's
comments regarding the Parcel Tax, which was to be spent in the classrooms and not
on Administrative salaries, noting that she personally worked on the campaign for the
Parcel Tax. She apprised the Council of an upcoming PVPUSD meeting regarding the
local control accountability plan and 2015-2016 budget, and noted there should be
stakeholder groups participating in the meeting including the Chamber of Commerce
and Peninsula City representatives, and encouraged attendance at that meeting.
*Councilman Campbell arrived at 7:22 P.M.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Willmore reported that the City's Anonymous Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Hotline (Hotline) was active, with instructions and proper use of the Hotline explained on
the website. He added that residents could also submit service requests via the website
by clicking on the "How Do I ..." page, selecting Contact, and selecting Non-Emergency
Customer Service Requests.
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City Manager Willmore announced that Human Resources Manager Sean Robinson
was elected as President of National Public Employer Labor Relations Association
(PELRA) for 2015-16, an organization he has been involved with since 1998.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence regarding Item C (Border Issues
Status Report) and Item G (Storm Drain User Fee Rate Engineer Proposal) was
distributed prior to the meeting; and there were three requests to speak regarding Item
K (Nine Claims Against the City by Residents of the Vista Verde Condominium Project
in the City of Lomita Relating to Development at Green Hills Memorial Park).
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Item K (Nine Claims Against the City by Residents of the Vista
Verde Condominium Project in the City of Lomita Relating to Development at Green
Hills Memorial Park) removed from the Consent Calendar and to be heard immediately
after the Consent Calendar.
Councilman Campbell requested Item G (Storm Drain User Fee Rate Engineer
Proposal) and Item P (Claim Against the City by Robert Brubaker and Roxanne
Lawrence) 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 K (Nine Claims Against the City by Residents
of the Vista Verde Condominium Project in the City of Lomita Relating to Development
at Green Hills Memorial Park) to be heard immediately after the Consent Calendar; and
Item G (Storm Drain User Fee Rate Engineer Proposal) and Item P (Claim Against the
City by Robert Brubaker and Roxanne Lawrence) to be heard after Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
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
Approved the Minutes of the May 5, 2015 Adjourned Regular Meeting; and, May 5,
2015 Regular Meeting.
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Border Issues Status Report
Received and filed the current report on the status of Border Issues.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-40, 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.
April 2015 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the April 2015 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Proposed Debt Management Policy
Adopted the new City Council Policy No. 52 titled Debt Management Policy.
Storm Drain User Fee Rate Engineer Proposal
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Notice of Completion for the Accessibility Transition Plan Implementation Project
Phase 1-A (Supports 2014 City Council Goal, Public Infrastructure)
1) Accepted the work as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the project with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, and if no
claims are filed within 35 days after recordation, notice the surety company to exonerate
the Performance Bond; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the
project retention to Dash Construction Company, Inc. 35 days after recordation of the
Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles County Recorder contingent upon no claims
being filed on the project.
Notice of Completion for the Palos Verdes Drive East Arterial Roads Resurfacing
Project, FY2011-2012 (Supports 2014 City Council Goal, Public Infrastructure —
Citywide Street Maintenance)
1) Accepted the work as complete; 2) 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,
3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the 5% retention payment in the
amount of$139,858.95 to All American Asphalt 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.
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November 3, 2015 General Municipal Election
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2015, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING
TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-42, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY
DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION
10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; and, 3) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-43, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015.
Nine Claims Against the City by Residents of the Vista Verde Condominium
Project in the City of Lomita Relating to Development at Green Hills Memorial
Park
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Contract Renewal for View Restoration Arboriculture Services
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year extension of the existing
professional service agreement with the City's View Restoration Arborist, Mr. Greg
Applegate, to continue to provide arboriculture services on an as-needed basis to the
City until June 30, 2017.
Contract Renewal for View Restoration Mediator
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year extension of the existing
professional service agreement with the City's View Restoration Mediator, Ms. Coleen
Berg, to continue to provide mediation services on an as-needed basis to the City until
June 30, 2017.
Contract Renewal for On-Call Plan Check Services for Water Efficient Landscape
Plans
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a 2-year extension of the current
professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide on-call
professional plan check services to review Landscape Document packages as required
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by the State of California and the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter
15.34 of the RPVMC) on an as-needed basis to the City until June 30, 2017.
Contract Renewal for On-Call Biological and Arboricultural Consulting Services
(Supports 2014 City Council Goal to Review Existing Contracts/Consultants)
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year extension of the current
professional service agreement with AECOM (formerly URS Corporation) to provide on-
call biological and arboricultural consulting services on an as-needed basis to the City
through June 30, 2017.
Claim Against the City by Robert Brubaker and Roxanne Lawrence
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Summer Camp Use Agreement between the City and YMCA
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes and San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA to provide a 10 week Summer Day
Camp Program at Ladera Linda Community Center.
Memorandum of Understanding with City of Rolling Hills Estates for Summer
Swim Program Services Agreement with the YMCA
1) Subject to final revisions that are approved by the City Attorney, authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement of the Cities of Rolling Hills Estates and
Rancho Palos Verdes contracting the San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA to provide
Summer Swim Program services at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Pool; and,
2) Subject to final revisions that are approved by the City Attorney, authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Rolling Hills Estates to jointly provide Summer Swim Program services at Palos Verdes
Peninsula High School Pool.
Contract Renewal for As-Needed Building and Safety Consultant Services
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year extension of the current
professional services agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) to continue
to provide building inspection and plan check services to the City on an as-needed
basis through June 30, 2017.
Contract Renewal for Geotechnical Consulting Services
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year extension of the current
professional services agreement with Kling Consulting Group, Inc. to provide geology
and geotechnical engineering consulting services on an as-needed basis to the City
until June 30, 2017.
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ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Nine Claims Against the City by Residents of the Vista Verde Condominium
Project in the City of Lomita Relating to Development at Green Hills Memorial
Park
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were three requests to speak regarding this
item.
Lane Mayhew, Vista Verde Owners Association (WOA), Lomita, stated that her privacy
and view have been affected by the machinery and burials at the Pacific Memorial
Terrace Mausoleum. She noted she was a trusting person and asked the City to do the
right thing for the residents.
Julie Keye, WOA, Lomita, stated she believed the City would do the right thing and
commented on the number of meetings the Planning Commission held regarding the
Green Hills Pacific Memorial Terrace Mausoleum, noting that Green Hills Memorial Park
submitted plans that were incorrect and commented on the adjacent property owners
being dealt with fairly.
Sharon Loveys, VVOA, provided comments regarding the date of discovery; reiterated
that the mausoleum building was to be located east of the maintenance yard; and
reported that comments made by Green Hills Memorial Park staff in attendance at the
Memorial Day Event were inappropriate.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to reject the portions
of the claims that are timely, if any, and direct staff to notify the claimants.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Draft FY15-16 Budget
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
City Manager Willmore provided introductory remarks regarding the Draft FY15-16
Budget.
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Acting Director of Finance Downs provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Draft FY15-16 Budget. She provided an overview of the
General Fund Summary; highlighted the placeholders in the budget that the Council
identified during the May 19, 2015 Council meeting; and provided a Citywide Summary
and Capital Budget Summary.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to table Item No. 2
(Draft FY15-16 Budget); consider Item No. 4 (Draft 2015 Five-Year Capital
Improvement Plan); and then return to the Draft FY15-16 Budget.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
Draft 2015 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak from Planning Commission Chair Bob
Nelson, only if the City Council has questions that need to be answered.
Senior Administrative Analyst Kaufman provided a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Draft 2015 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
containing approximately $37 million of planned projects to be funded over the next five
years, with $34 million addressing safety issues, a Council priority, or a mandate; $2
million of projects that are partially funded with $1.4 million of restricted money; and,
$29 million of identified projects that remain unfunded.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Council direction was given to include the following modifications to the Capital
Improvement Plan: 1) Removal of the skate plaza from the funded projects, as it was to
be privately funded; 2) Removal of the funding for reconstruction of the Civic Center
Tennis Court; 3) Funding of the utilization study plan for the corporate storage yard, with
the paving and security and fencing set aside for the present time; 4) Delete the
sentence regarding the "formation of IMAC"; and, 5) Include $150,000 for engineering
design, construction management, and construction of small projects for Hawthorne
right-of-way improvements, including the planting of natural drought tolerant
landscaping and trees, and removal of rusted chain link fencing.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to consider Item No.
2 (Draft FY15-16 Budget) and Item No. 4 (Draft 2015 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Plan) concurrently.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
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The City Council approved the following Capital Improvement Projects to be included in
the draft FY15-16 budget:
Landslide Dewatering Well Program - $520,000, with dewatering wells to be placed in
suitable locations where they will be most effective and not be sheared off by land
movement. Directed staff to reach out to Bob Douglas' professional contact with
notification through the Weekly Administrative Report to the Council when the person is
contacted and when the dewatering wells are installed.
Portuguese Bend Landslide Strategic Plan - $75,000
Abalone Cove Sewer System Plan - $25,000
Corporate Yard Utilization Study— $30,000
Storage and Supply Depots - $30,000
PVIC Exhibits — $455,000
PVIC Exterior Lighting — $50,000
PVIC Sunset Room Acoustical Improvements - $80,000
Citywide ADA Transition Plan Implementation - $200,000 (from Environmental Excise
Tax money)
Traffic Safety Improvements — Palos Verdes Drive East at Bronco Drive — $500,300
Pavement Management Program Update plan —$120,000
Regional Storm Water Quality Project— $100,000
Infrastructure Management Planning Tool - $25,000
Engineering and Grant Administration - $120,000
The City Council approved the following Water Quality Flood Protection Fund Projects
to be included in the draft FY15-16 budget:
Storm Drain Lining - $340,836
Storm Drain Point Repairs - $900,000
Storm Drain Maintenance and Repairs - $245,544
Contract and Staff Engineering - $79,736
The City Council directed that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund
for ADA Improvement Projects at Del Cerro Park/Burma Road be removed for the
present time and re-purposed.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the CIP
projects, as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
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Mayor Knight called a brief recess from 8:55 P.M. to 9:07 P.M.
Draft 2015 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Council discussion resumed regarding the Draft 2015 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Plan.
Bob Nelson, Chair, Planning Commission, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments
regarding the review of the CIP document by the Planning Commission to determine the
consistency of the document with the General Plan. He noted the Planning
Commission suggested the Council re-evaluate the fiber optic cabling project at
Abalone Cove Sewer Lift Stations, Shoreline Park, and Ladera Linda Community Center
for a more cost effective alternative.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
By acclamation, the Council decided to: 1) Adopt staff recommendation to remove the
Crenshaw undergrounding project from the funded projects until staff returns with the
Overhead Utilities Conversion Plan so that Council can prioritize projects after obtaining
public input; 2) Remove $100,000 from the CIP for the new Civic Center Tennis Court,
with the staff to inspect and access the existing condition of the Civic Center Tennis
Court and consider temporary repair of the site for under $25,000, while including the
Civic Center tennis court improvements with the Skate Park project in the overall
discussion, for private funding as proposed by the proponents of the Skate Park project;
and, 3) Remove the fiber optic cabling project at Abalone Cove Sewer Lift Stations,
Shoreline Park, and Ladera Linda Community Center.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to transfer $1.189
million of the Estimated Excess General Fund Reserve to the CIP Fund.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to include in the
budget $90,000 for the Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Engineering Study for
Neighborhood Traffic Calming proposals that have been received by the City for
consideration.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to include in the
budget $183,678 for additional Los Angeles County Sheriff Services, as deemed
necessary.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to include in the
budget additional funding of$48,727 for the full-time contract position of RPVtv Station
Manager.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Misetich left the meeting at 9:53 P.M.
Draft 2015 Five-Year Financial Model
By acclamation, the Council waived the staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff regarding this item.
Council directed to change the following: 1) The language in the report regarding the
infrastructure needs of the City to read "The City's infrastructure needs could include the
following:"; 2) Under the Economic Assumptions section, to set aside the language
under Point No. 1 that states "Therefore, the 2015 Model assumes that employee
compensation will continue to increase by CPI (the same assumption for all other
expenditures of the City) ..." until clarification is received from the Labor Negotiations
Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: Receive and file
the draft 2015 Five-Year Financial Model (2015 Model) with amendments as provided.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Misetich
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Film Permit Policy, Procedure and Fee Review
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to waive the staff
report.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the staff
recommendation with the fees as suggested.
Discussion continued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved a substitute motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks,
to direct staff to proceed as directed including a review of the film permit fees of the City
of Malibu, with information to be brought back to Council at a public hearing.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont'd)
Storm Drain User Fee Rate Engineer Proposal
City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by
Councilman Campbell for separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch regarding
the purpose of this item as the first step in the process that could lead to an election
regarding the continuance of the storm drain user fee.
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the staff
recommendation to: Authorize the City Manager to accept the Harris &Associates
Proposal to Finalize and Establish the Water Quality and Flood Protection Fee—Task A
(Rate Analysis Report Review) for a lump-sum cost not to exceed $12,500.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Misetich
Councilman Duhovic moved to continue the meeting to 10:30 P.M. to consider new
business.
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Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
Claim Against the City by Robert Brubaker and Roxanne Lawrence
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch regarding this
item.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to approve the staff
recommendation to reject the claim and notify the claimants, with staff directed to follow
up with the Claims Administrator and contractor to keep the City informed of the status
of the various claims submitted related to the San Ramon Canyon Drain Project and
provide a report to Council.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Misetich
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items:
Proliferation of Dumping by Contractors on Public and Private Land on Major
Thoroughfares — Municipal Code Regulations and Penalties (Duhovic)
Public/private partnership regarding neighborhood beautification projects (Campbell)
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
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
April 7, 2015.
Mayor Knight moved to continue the meeting to 10:40 P.M.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to
the Potential Litigation Against the City regarding the Green Hills Memorial Park matter,
a report was given to the Council and no action was taken; 2) With respect to the
Potential Litigation Against the City regarding the MS4 Permit, the City Council
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unanimously authorized, with all Council Members present, the City Manager to execute
a conflict waiver letter; 3) With respect to the Existing Litigation regarding the Lightman
case, unanimous Council direction was given, with all Council Members present; and,
4) With respect to the Existing Litigation regarding the Yarber case, a report was given
and no action was taken.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 10:51 P.M., the meeting was recessed to Closed Session for the Conference with
Labor Negotiators.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
At 11:44 P.M., the meeting was reconvened to Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Manager Willmore reported that with respect to the Conference with Labor
Negotiators, a report was provided and Council direction given to the Labor Negotiators,
3-1-1, with Councilman Campbell dissenting and Councilman Misetich absent for this
Closed Session item.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:45 P.M., Mayor Knight adjourned the meeting, in the memory of John Flood and
Betty Wilker, to Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 6:30 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular
Meeting for a Closed Session to conduct City Attorney interviews, to be held in the
Fireside Room at Hesse Park.
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