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CC MINS 20160719 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 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, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda ABSENT: Campbell (excused) Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; David Aleshire, City Attorney; 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 6:06 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION: The meeting was reconvened to Regular Session at 7:08 P.M. ROLL CALL: City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda ABSENT: Campbell (excused) 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; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara Mihranian, Community Development Director; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 1 of 18 Works; Ron Dragoo, Principal Civil Engineer; So Kim, Senior Planner; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk. Also present: Captain Dan Beringer, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Duhovic. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Aleshire reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to the Potential Litigation item, a status report was provided and no reportable action was taken; and 2) With respect to the two items listed under Existing Litigation, a status report was provided and no reportable action was taken. CEREMONIAL: Mayor Dyda presented a Certificate of Recognition to Kenn Hughes, Chief Ranger, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), and thanked him for the seven years of service by the MRCA Rangers in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Mayor Dyda recognized Steve Saporito, business owner of Hilltop Automotive, 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 July was National Parks and Recreation Month, noting that "Parks Make Life Better." He announced free programs and events sponsored by the City for the month of July. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Dyda announced Recyclers of the Month from the June 21, 2016 City Council meeting: Jack Karp and W. L. Hayden. He indicated that all winners receive a check for $250 and urged everyone to participate in the City's Recycling Program. He noted that in addition to winning the Recycler Drawing, the two individuals also won a Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit from the City at a value of $60.00. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to reorder the Agenda to move the Study Session items up to be heard as the first order of business. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 2 of 18 Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. STUDY SESSION: DISCUSSION TOPICS: Review of Tentative Agendas and 2014 City Council Goals and Priorities Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to receive and file the Tentative Agendas and 2014 City Council Goals and Priorities. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell A Possible Future for Bubbles at Point Vicente Interpretive Center City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item. Councilwoman Brooks provided a report regarding this item. Robert Craig, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments in support of the refurbishment of the Bubbles statute and placement of the same at a City facility. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to direct Staff to prepare an agenda report for the August 16, 2016 Council Meeting regarding the consideration of the placement of the statue of Bubbles at a City site. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Council Protocol City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item. Councilwoman Brooks provided a report regarding this item. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 3 of 18 Herb Stark, Rancho Palos Verdes; and Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes; provided comments in support of the City's review of the "Protocol for Elected Officials and Appointed Boards, Commission and Committee Members" document; and the ability of any resident, no matter where they are employed, to have the right to speak as an individual. Ms. Smith noted that a letter of commendation should be written and sent to the Sheriff's Department. Ed Hummel, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the soil contamination issue at the Ladera Linda soccer fields and the complaint that was filed against him as a Sheriff Deputy. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Captain Beringer, and City Attorney Aleshire. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to direct the City Attorney to research and prepare a report addressing Council Protocol. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. City Attorney Aleshire stated that he would return with an agenda report on this item by August 16, 2016. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda) Noel Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding troublesome comments made by Mr. Weiss pertaining to the Green Hills Memorial Park, suggested a summary of the situation by provided by City Attorney Aleshire, and spoke in support of settlement of the case. Minas Yerelian, provided comments regarding possible compliance issues pertaining to the Conditional Use Permit for the York property. Bernadette Sabath, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding a recent meeting with Green Hills Memorial Park staff and their desire to address the excessive noise and invasion of privacy concerns of the Peninsula Verde homeowners, noting that Green Hills does not have security services during the daytime hours. Jeff Calvagna, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the status of 19 wireless cell tower applications that have been filed with the City; and noted that the City should consider engaging the services of Christy Lopez at her new firm to assist the City with the wireless cell tower antennas. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 4 of 18 CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Willmore provided a report regarding the following topics: 1) Captain Beringer's participation in "National Night Out" to be held on August 2, 2016; 2) New monthly tests of the City's Emergency Alert System; 3) The City of Torrance's receipt of information that the Proposition 1 grant application for a multi jurisdictional stormwater management project has been recommended for award; 4) Finance has instructed the LA County Auditor/Controller to remove the Storm Drain User Fee from resident's property tax bills; and, 5) New over-the-counter plan check services and building inspection scheduling improvements. City Manager Willmore provided a report regarding the City's 41st Annual 4th of July Celebration held at Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center, and thanked Parks and Recreation staff for their work which contributed to the success of the event. CONSENT CALENDAR: City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting regarding Item J (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Waiver of Claims at Green Hills Memorial Park); and there were requests to speak regarding Item G (Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Fiscal Year 16-17 Work Plan for the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee); Item J (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Waiver of Claims at Green Hills Memorial Park); Item K (Consideration and Possible Action to Amend Municipal Code Section 12.08 to Establish a Procedure for the Trimming or Removal of View-Impairing City Trees); Item 0 (Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Maintenance Agreement to Stay Green, Inc., for Labor and Equipment for City Landscaping, General Maintenance, and Litter & Trash Services); and, Item R (Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Urgency Ordinance and Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 577, thereby Clarifying the Code Language for Chapter 15.20.040 (H), (K), (N), and (P). Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the Consent Calendar, with Items G, J, K, 0 and R to be considered immediately after the Consent Calendar as there were requests to speak regarding those items. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 5 of 18 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 3, 2016 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Interviews); May 31, 2016 Adjourned Regular Meeting; June 6, 2016 Adjourned Regular Meeting; June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting; and, July 4, 2016 Adjourned Regular Meeting. Register of Demands ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29, 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 regarding a Claim against the City by Leona Nagasugi Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Ordinance No. 584 Amending the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to Address Repeat Code Violations ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 584, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING SECTION 1.08.010 OF CHAPTER 1.08 AND SECTIONS 1.16.010 AND 1.16.110 OF CHAPTER 1.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY VIOLATIONS OF CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY ANY CITY APPROVAL SHALL CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE CODE; AND INCREASING TO A MISDEMEANOR ANY INSTANCE OF FOUR OR MORE VIOLATIONS WITHIN A YEAR. Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. for the Development of the 2016 Pavement Management System Update Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of$130,487 to prepare the 2016 Pavement Management System Update. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Fiscal Year 16-17 Work Plan for the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 6 of 18 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Consideration and Possible Action to Contract with Blais & Associates, Inc. for continued Grant Management Services Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with Blais & Associates, Inc. for a 1-year Professional Services Agreement through FY16-17. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Hardy & Harper, Inc., for Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide Road Maintenance 1) Approved the First Amendment to the Agreement; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Hardy & Harper Inc., for Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide Road Maintenance, and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2017. Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Waiver of Claims at Green Hills Memorial Park This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Consideration and Possible Action to Amend Municipal Code Section 12.08 to Establish a Procedure for the Trimming or Removal of View-Impairing City Trees This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement to Sunbeam Consulting, Inc. for Public Works Inspection Services 1) Awarded a professional services agreement to Sunbeam Consulting, Inc. for Public Works inspection services in the amount not to exceed $80,000 for FY16-17; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Maintenance Agreement to Valley Maintenance Corporation for Custodial Services for City of Rancho Palos Verdes Facilities 1) Awarded a three-year Maintenance Agreement for Custodial Services in the amount of$233,100 with Valley Maintenance Corporation for City of Rancho Palos Verdes Facilities; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Maintenance Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 7 of 18 Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Maintenance Agreement to West Coast Arborists, Inc., for Tree Trimming Services 1) Awarded a "piggyback" Maintenance Agreement for Tree Trimming Services in the amount of$388,310 for FY16-17 through FY18-19 to West Coast Arborists, Inc.; 2) Approved the additional appropriation request of $58,400; and, 3) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Maintenance Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Maintenance Agreement to Stay Green, Inc., for Labor and Equipment for City Landscaping, General Maintenance, and Lifter & Trash Services This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the Recruitment and Hiring of Two Full-Time Recreation Program Supervisor I Positions to be Funded Utilizing Current Part-Time Staff Salaries and Benefits Authorized the addition of two full-time Recreation Program Supervisor I Staff positions to be offset by part-time salaries and benefits. Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize a Professional Services Agreement for Citywide Peafowl Trapping Services Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement with Wildlife Services, as approved as to form by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $36,025 annually ($108,075 total three year cost), for a period of three years, for Citywide trapping of peafowl. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Urgency Ordinance and Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 577, thereby Clarifying the Code Language for Chapter 15.20.040 (H), (K), (N), and (P) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. # # # # # # ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Fiscal Year 16-17 Work Plan for the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 8 of 18 Kelvin Vanderlip, Committee Member, Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee, stated he was present to answer any questions the Council might have. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: Approve the FY 16-17 Work Plan for the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Waiver of Claims at Green Hills Memorial Park City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were four requests to speak regarding this item. Councilman Duhovic suggested the staff report be waived. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Sharon Loveys, Vista Verde Owners Association (WOA), provided comments regarding the investigation conducted by the City and the storage of burial vaults on the rooftop of Inspiration Slope Mausoleum. Noel Weiss, Marina del Rey, Vista Verde Condominium Owners, provided comments regarding the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Waiver of Claims at Green Hills Memorial Park, and rooftop burials. Mike McClung, Peninsula Verde resident, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the issues at Green Hills Memorial Park, including amplified music, alcohol, and excessive noise during a recent burial; and noted he was informed that there is no daytime security at Green Hills Memorial Park. Kevin Brogan, Los Angeles, representing Green Hills Memorial Park, provided comments regarding the use of cemetery property under state law, including rooftop burials. City Attorney Aleshire provided a report regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the staff recommendation to: Receive and file a report on the Waiver of Claims between the City and Green Hills for the storage of rooftop vaults on the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum building at Green Hills Memorial Park. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 9 of 18 Consideration and Possible Action to Amend Municipal Code Section 12.08 to Establish a Procedure for the Trimming or Removal of View-Impairing City Trees City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item. Councilman Duhovic suggested the staff report be waived. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Minas Yerelian, provided comments regarding tree trimming and/or removal, noting that when necessary tree roots can often be removed without the tree having to be removed. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 583, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADDING SECTION 12.08.110 TO CHAPTER 12.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE TRIMMING OR REMOVAL OF VIEW-IMPAIRING CITY TREES. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Maintenance Agreement to Stay Green, Inc., for Labor and Equipment for City Landscaping, General Maintenance, and Litter & Trash Services City Clerk Morreale reported that there were two requests to speak regarding this item. Councilwoman Brooks suggested the staff report be waived. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Martin Blankenship, Bennett Landscape, requested the Council reconsider the award of the contract to Stay Green, Inc., and provided comments regarding the bid protest letter submitted by Bennett Landscape, details of the bid specifications, and prevailing wage rates provided by Stay Green, Inc. Sean Bennett, Bennett Landscape, provided comments regarding the bid submitted by Stay Green, Inc. opining that the bid rates submitted by Stay Green, Inc. may not be accurate. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and Mr. Blankenship. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 10 of 18 Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to: 1) Reject the bid protest filed by Bennett Landscaping as being unsubstantiated; 2) Authorize an additional appropriation from the General Fund of$78,766; 3) Award a three-year Maintenance Agreement for Labor and Equipment for City Landscaping, General Maintenance, and Litter & Trash Services for FY16-17 through FY18-19 to Stay Green, Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $2,841,198; 4) Authorize Staff to use up to an additional $25,000 annual contingency for scheduled and unscheduled Contractor overtime to support City events which occur outside of scheduled working hours and after-hour's emergency response; and, 5) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Maintenance Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, and Mayor Dyda NOES: Misetich ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Urgency Ordinance and Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 577, thereby Clarifying the Code Language for Chapter 15.20.040 (H), (K), (N), and (P) City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item. By acclamation, the Council waived the staff report. Minas Yerelian, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire. Mayor Dyda moved to add a comment that the fill to be used is to be "clean" fill to comply with the California Building Code. The motion died for a lack of a second. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to adopt the staff recommendation to: 1) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 585U, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 577 CLARIFYING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 577 SOLELY ESTABLISHED AN EXCEPTION CATEGORY ("T") TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM BOUNDARY AREA OF ZONE 1 AND DID NOT AMEND ANY OF THE EXISTING EXCEPTION CATEGORIES ("H," "K," "N," OR "P") TO THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE; and, 2) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 586, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 577 CLARIFYING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 577 City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 11 of 18 SOLELY ESTABLISHED AN EXCEPTION CATEGORY ("T") TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM BOUNDARY AREA OF ZONE 1 AND DID NOT AMEND ANY OF THE EXISTING EXCEPTION CATEGORIES ("H," "K," "N," OR "P") TO THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 15.20 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, and Misetich NOES: Mayor Dyda ABSENT: Campbell RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 9:09 P.M. to 9:22 P.M. Councilwoman Brooks joined the dais at 9:25 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Consideration and Possible Action to Amend Resolution No. 2010-77 such that Appeals of Planning Commission Decisions related to Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permits are Subject to a Reduced Fee if filed by a Resident of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests received, late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting, and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Deputy Director of Public Works Jules provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing open. As there were no requests to speak regarding this item, Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing closed. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR APPEALS OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMITS WHEN SAID APPEAL IS FILED BY A CITY RESIDENT. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 12 of 18 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Enact a Fee Schedule for Special Event Permits Issued for Events in the Public Right-of-Way and on Publicly-Owned Property City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests received, and there was one request to speak regarding this item. Director of Public Works Throne provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing open. Mickey Rodich, Ladera Linda Homeowners Association (HOA), Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding this item and opined that HOAs should not be charged for events held in their neighborhoods. Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Mayor Dyda moved the approval of the staff recommendation with the addition of the waiver of fees for HOA events, such as block parties, in the public right-of-way. Councilman Duhovic seconded the motion with a friendly amendment to the motion to waive fees for HOA events in the public right-of-way, omitting the reference to block parties. Mayor Dyda accepted the amendment to the motion. Mayor Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-31, AS AMENDED, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY ENACTING THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE, TO WAIVE FEES FOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION EVENTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 13 of 18 NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Adjustment to the Existing Annual Sewer Service Charge for the Sewer System of the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD) (Dragoo) (20 mins) City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests received, and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to waive the staff report. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing open. As there were no requests to speak regarding this item, Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the staff recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell REGULAR BUSINESS: Consideration and Possible Action to Receive an Update regarding Sheriff's Department Action to Address Vehicle Noise and Speeding in the Palos Verdes Drive East "Switchbacks" Area City Clerk Morreale reported that there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Captain Beringer presented a status report and statistical data regarding the Sheriff Department's efforts to address the vehicle noise and speeding in the Palos Verdes Drive East Switchbacks area. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 14 of 18 Discussion ensued among Council Members and Captain Beringer. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Receive and file the Sheriff's Department summary of activities for Switchback Enforcement through June 30, 2016; and, 2) Direct the Sheriffs Department to continue with the Switchback Enforcement Plan. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Receive a Report on the City's Coyote Management Plan City Clerk Morreale reported that there were three requests to speak regarding this item. Community Development Director Mihranian provided a staff report and PowerPoint regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and Captain Beringer. Councilman Duhovic moved to extend the meeting until 11:00 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Karen Glassmaker, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that her dog was killed by a coyote and provided comments regarding her concerns about the increase of coyotes in the area. Noel Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding coyotes in the area, signs posted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, and the Coyote Management Plan adopted by the City of Los Angeles. Anna Chu, provided comments regarding support of the City's Coyote Management Plan of education and hazing of coyotes, noting that she has lost three pets to coyotes. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: Receive and file a report on the implementation of the City's Coyote Management Plan, including appropriate signage at certain parks and Preserve areas regarding the presence of coyotes. City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 15 of 18 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Review the Arterial Fences and Walls Assessment Report and to Direct Staff to Proceed with Suggested Solutions Community Development Director Mihranian provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Review the Arterial Fences and Walls Assessment Report; 2) Direct Staff to proceed with the following short-term solutions to address private arterial fences and walls identified as being in "poor" condition in the Assessment Report: a) Remove damaged chain link fencing and associated debris within the public right-of- way along Hawthorne Blvd.; b) Initiate code enforcement for the 9% (26 properties) of arterial fences and walls in the City's single-family residential zoning districts identified as "unsafe" in the Assessment Report; and, c) Initiate code enforcement for all of the arterial fences and walls in the City's multi-family residential, commercial and institutional zoning districts identified in the Assessment Report; and, 3) Direct Staff to proceed with the Council-preferred long-term solution to address arterial fences and walls, based on the options described in the Assessment Report. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on Citywide Helicopter Noise Issues and Submit a Letter to the FAA and Congressman Ted Lieu Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to waive the staff report. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Receive and file a report on Citywide helicopter noise issues; City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 16 of 18 and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter for submittal to the FAA and Congressman Ted Lieu. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell Consideration and Possible Action to Initiate a Request to Vacate a Tract Condition Prohibiting Access to a Vacant Lot known as the Elkmont Canyon (Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 7576-026-028, Case No. ZON2014-00229) City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item. Jarred Graham Dahlerbruch, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the potential development of Elkmont Canyon, noting access to the Elkmont Canyon easement was relinquished years ago, and highlighted requirements necessary for the vacation of easements. Merin Dahlerbruch, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding her concerns regarding allowing access to the Elkmont Canyon easement. She expressed concern regarding the recent removal of growth and trees in the canyon, and noted the need for an updated traffic survey for the area. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to continue the initiation request to vacate and remove a tract condition that prohibits access to a vacant lot known as the Elkmont Canyon to a future Council meeting, the date uncertain. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items: Council Protocol (Brooks) (City Attorney Aleshire will research the matter, including the complaint that was made and the process to expunge that complaint, and return with an item by 8/16/16) City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 17 of 18 Conditional Use Permit Condition Compliance on York Property (Duhovic) [Staff will research and report to Council] Daytime Security at Green Hills Memorial Park (Duhovic) Review of Municipal Code Chapters 2.04 and 2.08 (Duhovic) Report regarding Participation in LA County Fire District (Misetich) Lower Pt. Vicente Docent Proposed Plan for Outdoor Exhibits (City Manager to agendize) Advise and Consent Role as part of the Municipal Code regarding hiring of Department Heads and Directors (Dyda) CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: This item was deferred to the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: At 11:01 P.M., Mayor Dyda adjourned the meeting. May Attest: /&i4, City Clerk City Council Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 18 of 18