CC MINS 20160517 MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 17, 2016 .
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 P.M. by Mayor Dyda at Fred Hesse Community
Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell*, Duhovic*, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
ABSENT: None
*Councilman Duhovic and Mayor Pro Tem Campbell arrived late.
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; David Aleshire, City Attorney;
Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and, Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (This section of the agenda is for audience comments regarding
Closed Session items)
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Aleshire announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 6:05 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
*Councilman Duhovic and Mayor Pro Tem Campbell arrived at 6:07 P.M., prior to the
start of the Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened to Regular Session at 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
ABSENT: None
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Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; David Aleshire, City Attorney;
Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory
Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Ara Mihranian, Community Development
Director; Trang Nguyen, Deputy Director of Finance; Ron Dragoo, Principal Engineer;
So Kim, Senior Planner; Octavio Silva, Associate Planner; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City
Clerk; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
Also present were the following: Captain Dan Beringer, Lomita Station, Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department; and Elizabeth Sala, West Vector Control District Board
Member.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy City Clerk Takaoka.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Aleshire reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect
to the Existing Litigation in the Parks, et al. v. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes case, a
status report was provided and no reportable action was taken; 2) With respect to the
Existing Litigation in the Cherine Medawar; Jill Medawar v. City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, et. al. case, a status report was provided and no reportable action was taken;
3) With respect to the item regarding Potential Litigation against the City, based on a
letter from attorney Ted. K. Lippincott, a status report was provided and no reportable
action was taken; and, 4) With respect to the Public Employee Performance Evaluation
of the City Manager, there was discussion and no reportable action taken.
Mayor Dyda reported that the City Council is in the process of creating a process for the
performance evaluation which has contributed to the delay, but noted the Council is
moving forward in that process.
CEREMONIAL:
Mayor Dyda recognized Dr. George Wissa, business owner of Golden Cove Pharmacy,
and presented him with a Certificate of Recognition for his contributions and customer
service to the residents of the City and Peninsula.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Dyda announced that Public Works week was May 15-21 and thanked the Public
Works staff for their continual efforts in improving the quality of life for all of the City's
residents. Mayor Dyda thanked and recognized the many volunteers who have
participated in the Recreation and Parks Volunteer Program contributing to the success
of 38 volunteer projects and events throughout the City in 2015.
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RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Dyda announced Recyclers of the Month from the May 3, 2016 City Council
meeting: Adriana Ginsburg and Sherry Unmack. 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 AGENDA:
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
Noel Weiss, provided comments regarding concerns about the Rancho LPG Tank
Facility located in San Pedro.
Jim Gordon, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the City's major
accomplishment in improving the traffic situation along the Palos Verdes Drive East
switchbacks; and noted concern regarding the closure of the bridge at Trump National
Golf Course which was to be closed due to geological issues.
Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the improved traffic
situation along the Palos Verdes Drive East switchbacks.
Bernadette Sabath, Peninsula Verde resident, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided
comments regarding the recent May 10, 2016 Planning Commission meeting where
concerns regarding Green Hills Memorial Park were discussed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Willmore introduced and welcomed the City's new Human Resources
Manager, Mary Ortiz Bradley.
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City Manager Willmore invited Elizabeth Sala, the City's representative on the West
Vector Control District Board, to provide a report and updated information from the West
Vector Control.
Elizabeth Sala, West Vector Control District Board Member, provided an oral report
regarding health concerns pertaining to West Nile Virus which is transmitted by
mosquitos; the new invasive Aedes mosquito which is carrying the Zika Virus; and ticks
and Lyme disease.
City Manager Willmore invited Director of Public Works Throne to provide a brief report
and presentation in honor of Public Works' Week.
Director of Public Works Throne provided a report and short video clip regarding the
responsibilities of the Public Works Department in the areas of construction,
maintenance, engineering, administration, and contract management.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item D (Consideration and Possible Action to Reject All Bids
received for the RPVtv Building Improvement Project), Item H (Consideration and
Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement to KOA Consulting, Inc. to
Aid in the Administration of Public Works Projects), Item I (Consideration and Possible
Action to Authorize a Project Budget Increase to the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment
Project that is Cost Neutral to the City Budget), Item J (Consideration and Possible
Action to Receive and File a Report on Green Hills Memorial Park regarding Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum), and Item L (Consideration and Possible Action
to Award a Construction Agreement to Hardy and Harper, Inc. for the Construction of
the Annual Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Program Project, and to Award a
Professional Services Agreement to Sunbeam Consulting for Inspection Services); and
there were requests to speak regarding Item E (Consideration and Possible Introduction
of an Ordinance to Permit Special Events on City Property and Public Rights-of-Way),
Item I (Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize a Project Budget Increase to the
Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project that is Cost Neutral to the City Budget), and
Item J (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on Green Hills
Memorial Park regarding Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum).
Brief discussion ensued between Councilman Duhovic and Principal Engineer Dragoo
regarding Item D (Consideration and Possible Action to Reject All Bids received for the
RPVtv Building Improvement Project), and Item H (Consideration and Possible Action to
Award a Professional Services Agreement to KOA Consulting, Inc. to Aid in the
Administration of Public Works Projects).
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Councilman Duhovic requested that Item N (Consideration and Possible Action to
Approve the Sheriffs Law Enforcement Agreement and Deployment Survey) be
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as amended, with Item E (Consideration and Possible Introduction
of an Ordinance to Permit Special Events on City Property and Public Rights-of-Way),
Item I (Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize a Project Budget Increase to the
Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project that is Cost Neutral to the City Budget), and
Item J (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on Green Hills
Memorial Park regarding Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum), to follow
immediately after the Consent Calendar; and Item N (Consideration and Possible Action
to Approve the Sheriffs Law Enforcement Agreement and Deployment Survey) to follow
after Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
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 April 19, 2016 Regular Meeting.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-17, 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.
Consideration and Possible Action to Reject All Bids received for the RPVtv
Building Improvement Project
1) Rejected all bids received for the RPVtv Building Improvement Project; and,
2) Directed Staff to revise the project bidding criteria, modify the scope of work without
impacting essential elements of the project, with a goal of decreasing the construction
cost, and re-advertise the project as soon as possible.
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Consideration and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance to Permit Special
Events on City Property and Public Rights-of-Way
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy
and Assessments of the Existing Citywide Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance District
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITYWIDE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LLMD) FOR FY 2016-17
AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT PURSUANT
TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF
THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION
NO. 2016-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITYWIDE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FY 2016-17; and,
3) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITYWIDE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FY 2016-17
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO.
Consideration and Possible Action regarding Two Claims Against the City by
Rick Anthony Egan and Dylan Michael Egan
Rejected the claims and directed Staff to notify the claimants' attorney.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement
to KOA Consulting, Inc. to Aid in the Administration of Public Works Projects
1) Authorized the award of a contract with KOA Consulting, Inc. for Professional
Services up to $100,000 for assistance in the administration of Public Works Projects as
needed; 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services
Agreement with KOA Consulting, Inc.; and, 3) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Professional Services Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
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Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize a Project Budget Increase to the
Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project that is Cost Neutral to the City Budget
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on Green Hills
Memorial Park regarding Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the ADA Access and Sidewalk Improvements on the Palos Verdes
Drive West Project
1) Accepted the project as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the project with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and if no claims are
filed within 35 days after recordation, send a notice to the surety company to exonerate
the Performance Bond; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the
5% construction retention payment 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, and the contractor posting an
acceptable warranty bond with the City.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Construction Agreement to Hardy
and Harper, Inc. for the Construction of the Annual Sidewalk Repair and
Replacement Program Project, and to Award a Professional Services Agreement
to Sunbeam Consulting for Inspection Services
1) Approved the project specifications on file in the Public Works Department for the
Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Program, FY 2015-16; 2) Awarded a Public Works
Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for
construction services related to the Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Program, FY
2015-16 for an amount not-to-exceed $303,000; 3) Awarded a Professional Services
Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to Sunbeam Consulting for
Construction Management and Inspection services for the amount of$25,200; and,
4) Authorized Staff to use an additional 10% ($30,300) for a construction contingency.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Construction Agreement to Hardy
and Harper, Inc., for the Construction of the Residential Street Rehabilitation
Project, Phase I, Area 2 — Concrete and Asphalt Repairs; and to Award a
Professional Services Agreement to Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., for
Construction Management and Inspection Services
1) Approved the construction plans and project specifications on file in the Public Works
Department for the Residential Street Rehabilitation Project, Phase I, Area 2 — Concrete
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Asphalt Repairs; 2) Awarded a Public Works Agreement for Construction to Hardy &
Harper, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of$1,789,000 for construction services related
to the Residential Street Rehabilitation Project, Phase I, Area 2 — Concrete Asphalt
Repairs; 3) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Anderson Penna Partners,
Inc., for Construction Management and Inspection services for the amount of$259,453;
4) Authorized Staff to use an additional 10% ($178,900) for project contingency; and,
5) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services and
Construction Agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Sheriff's Law Enforcement
Agreement and Deployment Survey
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consideration and Possible Introduction of an Ordinance to Permit Special
Events on City Property and Public Rights-of-Way
City Clerk Morreale reported there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Minas Yerelian, provided comments regarding the waiver of fees for residents for local
events and non-profit organizations to be included in the proposed ordinance.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE NO. 581, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED "SPECIAL EVENT
PERMITS" TO TITLE 12 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize a Project Budget Increase to the
Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project that is Cost Neutral to the City Budget
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were two requests to speak regarding this item.
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Director of Public Works Throne provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Sharon Yarber, Rancho Palos Verdes, requested information regarding the cost of the
proposed changes and the award of the contract; and raised concerns regarding the
surface over the concrete walkway as it impacts the safety of equestrians.
Madeline Ryan, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the change in
design of the walkway; concerns regarding the surface of the walkway, suggesting the
use of compacted decomposed granite for the surface; and, commented on the
additional amount of funding to KOA for construction management.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: 1) Authorize the
Director of Public Works to execute a change order to the design contract with KOA in
the amount of$20,000; and, 2) Authorize an increase to the project budget in the
amount of$35,000 to accommodate additional costs associated with the revised design.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on Green Hills
Memorial Park regarding Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were four requests to speak regarding this item.
Senior Planner Kim provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this
item.
Noel Weiss, provided comments regarding the use of an interpretation review process
for concerns regarding internments in the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
and storage of vaults on Inspiration Slope at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Sharon Loveys, provided comments and a PowerPoint presentation regarding setbacks
and burials at the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum at Green Hills Memorial
Park.
Joanna Jones-Reed, Vista Verde, provided comments regarding a recent Planning
Commission meeting and concerns regarding Green Hills Memorial Park.
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Lori Brown, Vista Verde Condos, Lomita, provided comments regarding the sales of
plots as part of the Master Plan of Green Hills Memorial Park.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell, to receive and file
a report on Green Hills Memorial Park regarding the niches and vaults inside the Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Dyda called a recess from 8:29 P.M. to 8:41 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Consideration and Possible Action to Appoint a Member to Fill the Vacancy on
the Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
As there was no request for a staff report, City Clerk Mbrreale distributed ballots for the
selection of a member to fill the vacancy on the EPC.
After one round of balloting, Joe Locascio was unanimously selected to fill the vacancy
on the Emergency Preparedness Committee, said term of office until January 2019.
Consideration and Possible Action to Address Nighttime Activities at Marilyn
Ryan Sunset Point Park
Senior Planner Kim provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding
this item.
Councilman Duhovic recused himself from the discussion and left the dais at 8:56 P.M.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
Jerry Duhovic, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding concerns about
daytime and nighttime activities that occur at the Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park,
including problems with late night visitors, graffiti, use of alcohol, loud noise and music,
and trash.
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Mickey Rodich, provided comments regarding concerns about the nighttime activities
that take place at the Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park.
Councilwoman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: Consider implementing
Staffs recommended Option Nos. 8 through 11 and direct Staff to return with details on
their implementation.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: Duhovic (recused)
Councilman Duhovic returned to the dais at 9:14 P.M.
REORDER OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to reorder the
agenda to hear Item No. 4 (Consideration and Possible Action to Initiate a Code
Amendment regarding Short-Term Rentals in the City) next due to the number of
speakers present for that item.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Consideration and Possible Action to Initiate a Code Amendment regarding
Short-Term Rentals in the City (Planning Case No. ZON2016-00188)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were 13 requests to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Dyda stated that due to the number of requests to speak, each speaker would be
allowed two minutes to state his/her position regarding this item.
Associate Planner Silva provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding
this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
The following people spoke in support of the staff recommendation to prohibit short-term
rentals in the City's single-family residential zoning districts, due to concerns regarding
safety issues, traffic and parking problems, use of residences as "party houses," impact
on neighborhoods, use of alcohol, excessive noise, trash issues, and large crowds and
fighting: Noel Park, Rancho Palos Verdes; Arline Grotz, Rancho Palos Verdes; Jarrod
Koch, Rancho Palos Verdes; Justin Holcher, Rancho Palos Verdes; Greg Mitre, Rancho
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Palos Verdes; Carmen Mitre, Rancho Palos Verdes; Yulia, Rancho Palos Verdes; and,
Chris Huang, Rancho Palos Verdes.
The following people spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation, due to desiring
the ability to rent their homes out occasionally for various reasons including renting a
home for visiting relatives, keeping a vacant home occupied and maintained, and for
rental income or home exchanges: Wes Wang, Rancho Palos Verdes; Ling Tang,
Rancho Palos Verdes, Yolanda Pan, Rancho Palos Verdes, and, Alan Siegel, Rancho
Palos Verdes.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic to approve the staff
recommendation to: 1) Review the options to regulate short-term rentals in the City,
including Staffs recommended option to prohibit short-term rentals in the City's single-
family residential zoning districts; and, 2) Initiate Code Amendment proceedings to
prohibit short-term rentals in the City's single-family residential zoning districts.
Discussion continued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to extend the meeting
to 11:00P.M.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 10:15 P.M. to 10:24 P.M.
Consideration and Possible Action to Resume the Peafowl Trapping Program for
2016
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were two requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to waive the staff
report.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Noel Park, Rancho Palos Verdes; Carol Mueller, Rancho Palos Verdes; Anette; and,
Bob Koch, Rancho Palos Verdes spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
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Natalie Massey, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she loves the peafowl and wanted to
ensure humane trapping of the peafowl.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: 1) Receive and
file a final summary report on the 2015 Peafowl Trapping Program; and, 2) Review the
2016 Peafowl Census Report, and direct Staff to resume the humane trapping and
relocation of up to 150 peafowl for 2016 within the five neighborhoods identified in the
Peafowl Management Plan.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve in Concept a Lease of City Hall
Property to the Rancho de los Palos Verdes Historical Society for Storage and
Curation of Historic Palos Verdes Peninsula Artifacts
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Director of Public Works Throne provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
Dwight Abbott, Board Member and Co-Founder, Palos Verdes Historical Society, Palos
Verdes Estates, provided comments regarding the purpose of the Historical Society,
and the desire to temporarily locate the artifacts trailer of the Historical Society, to be
used for storage and cataloging of Peninsula historical artifacts on the City Hall
property.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: 1) Approve in
concept a lease of City Hall property to the Rancho de los Palos Verdes Historical
Society; and, 2) Direct staff to commence lease negotiations and submit to the City
Council a draft lease agreement for consideration.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to extend the
meeting to 11:20 P.M.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Consideration and Possible Action regarding the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Hotline
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were two requests to speak regarding this item.
City Attorney Aleshire provided a brief report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to extend the meeting
to midnight.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Sheri Hastings, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding her software
engineer and computer background, stated that there is no anonymity for most
programs unless there is a very secure firewall, noting she hacked into the program and
was appalled at what her investigations revealed.
Noel Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the offensive nature of
the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline Program, the waste of money for this program, and
encouraged the Council to cancel the program.
Jarel Wheaton, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the offensive
nature of the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline Program and risks that the City is
exposed to by a Council Member acting inappropriately, noting the Program is not a
good use of City funds.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Dyda, to approve the staff
recommendation to: 1) Direct Staff to revise the City's current Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Hotline Policy to incorporate the recommended changes discussed below, or other
changes that the Council deems appropriate, and to present the revised Policy to the
Council for adoption; 2) Direct Staff to review the City's website — specifically, the pages
concerning the Fraud Hotline — and prepare to make updates with The Network/NAVEX
that will implement the changes in the revised Policy and help potential reporters to file
appropriate reports; and, 3) Direct that the program continue one additional year, with
the initial point of contact being the City Attorney's Office.
City Attorney Aleshire noted that the program as revised will be brought back to the City
Council.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Sheriffs Law Enforcement
Agreement and Deployment Survey
In response to questions from Councilman Duhovic, Deputy City Manager Yap provided
information regarding the growth rate increase based on new positions with the Sheriffs
Department and increased directed patrols on an as-needed basis.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to authorize the City
Manager to sign the FY16-17 Law Enforcement Services Agreement for the Peninsula
Region (Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates); and the FY16-17
Rancho Palos Verdes Deployment Survey with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STUDY SESSION:
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Review of Tentative Agendas and Council Goals and Priorities
This item was continued to the June 6, 2016 City Council meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
This item was continued to the June 6, 2016 City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This item was continued to the June 6, 2016 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
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At 12:05 A.M. on May 18, 2016, Mayor Dyda adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned
Regular Meeting to be held on May 31, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. at Hesse Park for a Budget
Workshop.
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