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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 P.M. by Mayor Knight at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
ABSENT: Campbell (excused)
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager;
Dave Aleshire, City Attorney; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (This section of the agenda is for audience comments regarding
Closed Session items)
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Aleshire announced the four items to be discussed in Closed Session and
the Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:04 P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened to Regular Session at 7:13 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
ABSENT: Campbell (excused)
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager;
Dave Aleshire, City Attorney; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Michael
Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks;
Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of Finance; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public
Works; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; Daniel Trautner, Recreation Services
Manager; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; Leza Mikhail, Senior Planner;
and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Misetich.
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MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Knight reported on the recent Rancho Palos Verdes Water Usage Report
received from California Water Service Co. for September 2015. He congratulated the
residents and businesses of the City on reducing water usage by the rate of 36%.
Mayor Knight congratulated Councilman Duhovic, Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, and Ken
Dyda for their success in the November 3, 2015 General Municipal Election.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Knight announced Recyclers of the Month from the October 20, 2015 City
Council meeting: Denton Riggs and Derek and Pam Gable. 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 Councilman Duhovic, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
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)
Julie Keye, Vista Verde, Lomita, provided comments regarding her lack of privacy and
safety concerns due to the location of the Green Hills Memorial Park Pacific/Memorial
Terrace Mausoleum.
Jeff Calvagna, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the actions taken
by Crown Castle regarding recent illegal and non-compliant wireless antenna and
equipment cabinet installations.
Nick Ryan, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the dangerous
practice of discarding batteries and toys with batteries in an improper manner; he
encouraged residents to safely dispose of toxic materials such as batteries.
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Judy Frankel, Rancho Palos Verdes, congratulated the new Council Members elected in
the November 3, 2015 General Municipal Election and provided comments regarding
the divisive political campaign activity that took place this election season.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence regarding Item D (Award
Construction Contract for Construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project -
Revised Scope) and Item H (Award a Professional Services Contract for the Altamira
Canyon Drainage Project Study Report) was distributed prior to the meeting, and there
was one request to speak regarding Item H (Award a Professional Services Contract for
the Altamira Canyon Drainage Project Study Report).
Councilman Misetich requested that Item D (Award Construction Contract for
Construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project - Revised Scope) be
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Item D (Award Construction Contract for Construction of the
Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project - Revised Scope) removed from the Consent
Calendar and to be heard after Regular Business items; and Item H (Award a
Professional Services Contract for the Altamira Canyon Drainage Project Study Report)
removed from the Consent Calendar and to be heard immediately after the Consent
Calendar, as there was one request to speak on this item.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
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.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-98, 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.
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Letter Supporting Senate Bill No 593 (SB 593) Regarding Short-Term Residential
Rentals
Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter supporting Senate Bill No. 593 (SB 593) regarding
short-term residential rentals.
Award Construction Contract for Construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail
Segment Project - Revised Scope (Supports 2014 City Council Goal,
Infrastructure)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Los Angeles County Parks Needs Assessment Community Engagement Plan
Approved the attached funding agreement with Los Angeles County, which authorizes
the County to provide funds to the City in the amount of$2,500 for a community
engagement meeting related to a countywide parks needs assessment effort.
Rejection of Bids Received for the Hawthorne Blvd. Right of Way Beautification
Project
1) Rejected all bids received for the Hawthorne Blvd. Right of Way Beautification
Project; and, 2) Directed Staff to modify the scope of work to accomplish the tree
planting in the medians, with the goal of decreasing the construction cost, and re-
advertise the project as soon as possible.
Adopt Resolution in Support of the South Bay Measure R Highway Program
Project List and Approve Rancho Palos Verdes' Project -Western Avenue Traffic
Operations Improvement Project
1) Approved including Western Avenue Traffic Operations Improvement Project into the
South Bay Measure R Highway Program administered by the South Bay Cities Council
of Governments; and, 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-99, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, IN SUPPORT OF
THE SOUTH BAY MEASURE R HIGHWAY PROGRAM PROJECT LIST.
Award a Professional Services Contract for the Altamira Canyon Drainage Project
Study Report
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
September 2015 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the September 2015 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
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ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Award a Professional Services Contract for the Altamira Canyon Drainage Project
Study Report
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Knight recused himself from discussion of this item and left the dais at 7:34 P.M.
Robert Maxwell, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding his concerns
regarding past water problems and water infiltration into the landslide area, which have
historically caused damage in Altamira Canyon, and noted his pleasure that the City
Council was moving the Altamira Canyon Drainage Project forward.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: 1) Award a
Professional Services Contract to Harris &Associates in the amount of$439,989 to
produce a Project Study Report for the Altamira Canyon Drainage Project; and,
2) Authorize a project contingency in the not to exceed amount of$60,000 to be used in
addressing unforeseen conditions and or to investigate issues beyond the identified
scope of work.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, and Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Knight (recused) and Campbell
Mayor Knight returned to the dais at 7:37 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Energy Efficiency Chapter of the Emissions Reduction Action Plan (ERAP)
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were two requests to speak regarding this item.
Senior Planner Leza Mikhail provided introductory remarks and introduced Ms. Fuentes
and Ms. Favrot who prepared the report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this
item.
Kim Fuentes, South Bay Cities Council of Governments and Sarah Favrot, Atkins,
consultant, provided a joint report regarding Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reduction
Measures proposed highlighting the benefits and cost savings of energy efficiency.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and the speakers.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to: ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-100, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY APPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
CHAPTER OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES' EMISSIONS REDUCTION
ACTION PLAN (ERAP) TO VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO REDUCE COMMUNITYWIDE
AND MUNICIPAL ENERGY USAGE TO HELP THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA MEET
ITS GOAL TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS BY 15% BELOW 2005 LEVELS, AS
STATED IN ASSEMBLY BILL 32.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
Status Report on Proposed LA-RICS Monopole at Upper Point Vicente
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were two requests to speak regarding this item.
Senior Administrative Analyst Fox provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
Patrick Mallon, Executive Director, LA-RICS Joint Powers Authority, provided comments
regarding the LA-RICS data system to provide information to the first responders to
meet the needs of the community for public safety. He commented on radio frequency
changes that are taking place in 2021 and the need for a system to meet the community
needs at that time; and the opt-out period and the commitment to cap the City's costs
for administrative charges
Chris Odenthal, LA-RICS, provided comments and a PowerPoint presentation regarding
collaboration with staff to present options for the Council's consideration for a monopole
located in the same general area as the City's current emergency communications
antenna tower, and emphasized the impact of public safety concerns without the LA-
RICS proposal.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, City Attorney Aleshire, and Mr.
Odenthal.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to participate in the
Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System's (LA-RICS') proposed
program.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, and Misetich
NOES: Mayor Knight
ABSENT: Campbell
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve a
preliminary concept allowing LA-RICS to pursue the construction of a new monopole in
the same general area as the City's current emergency communications antenna tower,
with the opportunity for public input regarding the matter, and direction to staff to work
with LA-RICS regarding the particular details with staff to return with the proposal for
Council's final approval.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Knight called a brief recess from 9:02 P.M. to 9:12 P.M.
Status Report for City Hall Monopole Lease Agreements
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were four requests to speak regarding this item.
Senior Administrative Analyst Fox provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
Emily Murray, counsel, American Tower Corporation (on behalf of Verizon), provided
comments regarding photo simulations of possible camouflage options for the
monopole; requested the approval of the short-term lease extensions to June 30, 2016;
and noted that American Tower Corporation was willing to work with staff to identify
long-term solutions to address issues that have been raised, including the camouflage
of the monopole as a "mono-pine" as a possible concept for future consideration.
Bonnie Belair, American Tower Corporation, stated that American Tower would be
willing to work together with the other carriers on the existing monopole regarding the
relocation of the pole as well as equipment facility rooms; noting that American Tower
was looking for a long-term commitment. She reiterated that there would be a
significant gap in coverage if the carrier cell sites were removed from the monopole and
anticipated greater demand for coverage with the increased use of cell phones, tablets,
and other devices.
Vidya Krishnamurthy, Engineering Manager, Verizon Wireless, stated that the monopole
site has been in use for over 20 years and noted the importance of the site for
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significant cell phone signal coverage on the Peninsula due to the topography of the
area.
Andres Matzkin, Real Estate Development Manager, Verizon Wireless, provided
comments regarding the significant impact on the cell phone coverage if the monopole
site were discontinued and noted that there was the anticipation of increased need over
the next years with the increased use of mobile phones and other wireless devices.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the staff
recommendation to: Receive and file a status report on the leases for the existing
antenna monopole at City Hall; provide feedback to Staff regarding the future of the City
Hall monopole; and consider approving short-term extensions of the lease agreements
with Verizon Wireless (VZW), AT&T and Southern California Edison (SCE) for their
existing wireless telecommunications facilities on the City Hall monopole, with staff
directed during the extension period to work diligently regarding options for the
camouflage of the monopole.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Award Construction Contract for Construction of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail
Segment Project - Revised Scope (Supports 2014 City Council Goal,
Infrastructure)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
Councilman Misetich reported that he requested this item be removed from the Consent
Calendar so that staff could provide a brief staff report.
Director of Public Works Throne provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to: 1) Adopt the
revised project plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department for the
Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project - Revised Scope; 2) Award a construction
contract to Concept Consultant, Inc. in the amount of$290,864 for the base bid items,
and authorize Staff to utilize an additional $30,000 (about 10%) for project contingency;
and, 3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
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
October 20, 2015.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Aleshire reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect
to the Potential Litigation against the City regarding the Green Hills Memorial Park, a
status report was provided, and no reportable action was taken; 2) With respect to the
Potential Litigation against the City regarding Crown Castle in the City's public right-of-
way, a status report was provided, and no reportable action was taken;
3) With respect to the Existing Litigation regarding Sharon Yarber, et al v. City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, a status report was provided, and no reportable action was
taken; and, 4) With respect to the Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Council voted
to reject the latest offer from the Rancho Palos Verdes Association, with Councilman
Duhovic making the motion, seconded by Councilman Misetich, (4-0-1), with
Councilman Campbell absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:55 P.M., Mayor Knight adjourned the meeting.
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