CC MINS 20160802 MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 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
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Elena Gerli, Assistant City Attorney;
Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and, Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
Assistant City Attorney Gerli announced the item to be discussed in Closed Session.
*Mayor Pro Tem Campbell and Councilman Duhovic arrived at 6:04 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (This section of the agenda is for audience comments regarding
Closed Session items)
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 6:05 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened to Regular Session at 7:01 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; Elena Gerli, City Attorney; Gabriella
Yap, Deputy City Manager; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder,
Director of Parks and Recreation; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara Mihranian,
Community Development Director; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works;
Daniel Trautner, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation; So Kim, Senior Planner;
Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Assistant City Attorney Elena Gerli provided the following report regarding the Closed
Session item: The Council considered one item in Closed Session relating to potential
litigation, pursuant to Section 54956.4(d)(4) of the Government Code, and direction to
initiate an action has been given. The action, the defendants, and the other particulars
shall, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon inquiry, unless to do
so would jeopardize the agency's ability to effectuate service of process on one or more
unserved parties, or that to do so would jeopardize the Council's ability to conclude
existing settlement negotiations to the City's advantage.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Dyda announced that 44 Rancho Palos Verdes restaurants recently received the
Clean Bay Restaurant Certification from the Santa Monica Bay Restoration
Commission, for the proper handling of waste as part of their business practices.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Dyda announced Recyclers of the Month from the July 19, 2016 City Council
meeting: Ralph Gilbert and George Walker. 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 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, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
Noel Weiss, representing the Vista Verde Condo Owners, provided comments
regarding his filing of an Interpretation Review Request regarding the storage of vaults
on the rooftop of the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Sharon Loveys, Vista Verde Owners Association, provided comments regarding
Inspiration Slope Mausoleum and a burial plot at Green Hills Memorial Park.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the dirt and mud deposited at the
Ladera Linda soccer fields; testing of the soil; communication with the Palos Verdes
Peninsula School District; need for documentation regarding the amount of dirt moved
to the site; and, the Williams Act: Barry Hildebrand, Rancho Palos Verdes; Joan
Davidson; Jessica Vlaco, Rancho Palos Verdes; and, Sandy Valeri, Rancho Palos
Verdes.
Bob Nelson, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the Civil Grand Jury
Report.
Debbie Landes, Vista Verde, Lomita, provided comments regarding a proposal for
mediation between the City and Vista Verde homeowners and concerns regarding a
burial location.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Willmore provided a report regarding the following topics: Business
License Recap for Fiscal Year 2015-16; Installation of the first Automated License Plate
Recognition cameras; National Night Out; Educational outreach regarding Special Event
Permits; Peafowl Trapping and Relocation Program; and, Parks and Recreation Story
Time events.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were requests to speak regarding the following
Consent Calendar items, noting that these items would be heard immediately after the
Consent Calendar: Item F (Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Contract for
Construction of the ADA Access Improvements Del Cerro/Burma Road Entrance to
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Project), Item G (Consideration and Possible Action to
Approve the City's Response to the 2015-16 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding
Appointed Commissions), Item H (Consideration and Possible Action to Execute a
Professional Services Agreement to Prepare Technical Studies for the General Plan
Update Project) Item Q (Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the First
Amendment to the Agreement with Easy Roll Off Services for Commercial Solid Waste
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Hauling, which would Reduce its Insurance Requirements below those of other
Haulers), Item R (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on
Recent Issues regarding Green Hills Memorial Park), and Item T (Consideration and
Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement to CWE Corp. to Perform
Initial Environmental Studies for the Project to Straighten the East End of Palos Verdes
Drive South in the Active Portuguese Bend Landslide Area.)
Councilman Duhovic requested that Item E (Consideration and Possible Action
regarding a Space Needs Study of the City's Corporation Yard) be removed from the
Consent Calendar so that he could speak as a private citizen regarding the item.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as amended, with Item E, Item F, Item G, Item H, Item Q, Item R,
and Item T removed from the Consent Calendar and to be heard immediately after the
Consent Calendar.
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.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-33, 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 Review the Status of Border Issues
Received and filed the current report on the status of Border Issues.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve First Amendments to Five On-Call
Agreements between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Atkins North America,
Hamilton & Associates, Rigg Consulting, Willdan Engineering, and Withers &
Sandgren for On-Call Services
1) Approved the First Amendments to the Agreements; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the First Amendments to the Agreements with the following:
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A) Atkins North America, B) Hamilton & Associates, C) Rigg Consulting, D) Willdan
Engineering, and, E) Withers & Sandgren for on-call services, and extend the term of
the agreements to June 30, 2017.
Consideration and Possible Action regarding a Space Needs Study of the City's
Corporation Yard
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Contract for Construction of the
ADA Access Improvements Del Cerro/Burma Road Entrance to Palos Verdes
Nature Preserve Project
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the City's Response to the 2015-16
Civil Grand Jury Report regarding Appointed Commissions
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
to Prepare Technical Studies for the General Plan Update Project
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Third Amendment to the
Agreement with Venco Western, Inc., for City Program Activities and Right-of-
Way Landscape Maintenance
1) Approved the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Venco Western, Inc., for
City program activities and right-of-way landscape maintenance; 2) Authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with
Venco Western, Inc.; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to terminate
the agreement with Venco Western, Inc., when the contract with Stay Green has
been finalized.
Consideration and Possible Action to Address Unauthorized Nighttime Activities
at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Ordinance No. 586 to Amend
Ordinance No. 577, thereby Clarifying the Language for Chapter 15.20.040 (H), (K),
(N), and (P) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
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ADOPTED 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 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).
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement
for the Traffic Sign Inventory, Assessments and Cost Estimate Program to KOA
Corporation
1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation in the not-to-
exceed amount of$100,000 for the services related to the Traffic Sign Inventory,
Assessments and Cost Estimate Program; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Professional Services Agreement pending City Attorney's approval as to
form.
Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File the 2016 Local Agency
Biennial Notice for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, indicating that the Conflict of
Interest Code be Amended and Updating the Conflict of Interest Code for the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes
1) Received and filed the 2016 Local Agency Biennial Notice for the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes, indicating that the Conflict of Interest Code be amended; and,
2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STANDARD
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES
COMMISSION AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-53.
Consideration and Possible Action regarding the May 2016 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report
Received and filed the May 2016 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report.
Consideration and Possible Action regarding the June 2016 Cash Balances/
Monthly Treasurer's Report
Received and filed the June 2016 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the OPEN Policy and Adopt an
Ordinance Repealing the OPEN Ordinance
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1) Approved the revised OPEN Policy; and, 2) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 582, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING CHAPTER 2.48 OF TITLE 2 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OPEN PUBLIC EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS AND
THE PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTING OR AMENDING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND AN EXCLUSIVELY RECOGNIZED
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION (THE RPV "OPEN ORDINANCE").
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the First Amendment to the
Agreement with Easy Roll Off Services for Commercial Solid Waste Hauling,
which would Reduce its Insurance Requirements below those of other Haulers
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on Recent Issues
regarding Green Hills Memorial Park
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Amendments to Two Landscape
Maintenance Services Agreements with Marina Landscape Services, Inc.
1) Approved the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Marina Landscape Services,
Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Services for Parks (Parks) and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Marina
Landscape Services, Inc. for park facilities; 2) Approved the Third Amendment to the
Agreement with Marina Landscape Services, Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Services
for Medians, Corridor Improvements, and Weed Abatement for Rights-of-Way (Streets)
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Third Amendment to the
Agreement with Marina Landscape Services, Inc. for street facilities; and, 3) Authorized
the Director of Public Works to terminate both Agreements with Marina Landscape
when the contract with Stay Green has been finalized.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement
to CWE Corp. to Perform Initial Environmental Studies for the Project to
Straighten the East End of Palos Verdes Drive South in the Active Portuguese
Bend Landslide Area
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Enter into a Proposition A Local Return
Fund Exchange Agreement with the City of Diamond Bar for$450,000
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1) Approved a Proposition A Local Return Fund Exchange Agreement with the City of
Diamond Bar; and, 2) Approved an additional appropriation of$450,000 in exchange for
$600,000 of Proposition A Local Return Funds.
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ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consideration and Possible Action regarding a Space Needs Study of the City's
Corporation Yard
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item,
but the speaker acknowledged this was not the item on which he desired to speak.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to receive and file
the Corporation Yard Needs Assessment Study prepared by Griffin Structures, Inc.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADDITIONAL ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to remove Item J
(Consideration and Possible Action to Address Unauthorized Nighttime Activities at
Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park) from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
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 Award a Contract for Construction of the
ADA Access Improvements Del Cerro/Burma Road Entrance to Palos Verdes
Nature Preserve Project
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were four requests 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 and staff.
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The following members of the public provided comments regarding the proposed
sidewalk improvements, noting their opposition to the project as proposed, while
commending the Council and staff for the recent parking improvements to the area:
Megan Moore, Del Cerro HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes; John Girardi, Palos Verdes Park
Place HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes; Barry Rodgveller, Rancho Palos Verdes; Hilda
Rodgveller, Rancho Palos Verdes; Sandy Valeri; and, Bill Patton, Rancho Palos
Verdes.
Additional discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: 1) Reject the bids
and do not proceed with project as proposed; 2) Direct staff to cancel the project with
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) staff; 3) Direct staff to research the
feasibility of applying for a new CDBG project for improvements to the existing path in
Del Cerro Park that leads to the lookout location; 4) Direct staff to restripe the roadway;
and, 5) Direct staff to remove the curb barrier to accessibility that may exist at the
entrance to Burma Road from the Crenshaw Boulevard cul-de-sac.
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 brief recess from 8:33 P.M. to 8:42 P.M.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the City's Response to the 2015-16
Civil Grand Jury Report regarding Appointed Commissions
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
By acclamation, the Council waived the staff report.
Bob Nelson, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the 2015-16 Civil
Grand Jury Report and noted City staff was working on the updates to the website.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: Authorize the
Mayor to sign the City's response letter regarding the report by the 2015-16 Civil Grand
Jury regarding appointed commissions.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Consideration and Possible Action to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
to Prepare Technical Studies for the General Plan Update Project
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
By acclamation, the Council waived the staff report.
Bob Nelson, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the need for the
Traffic Safety Committee's involvement in the General Plan Update Project, and
referenced the consultant's point of contact for the City.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: Authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a professional services agreement with Environmental
Science Associates in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to prepare technical studies
for the General Plan Update project.
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 Address Unauthorized Nighttime Activities
at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Councilman Duhovic recused himself from discussion of this item and left the dais at
8:54 P.M.
By acclamation, the Council waived the staff report.
Jerry Duhovic, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the nighttime
activities at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park, including loud noise and music, use of
alcohol, and other activities two to three nights each week. He encouraged the use of
barriers, signage, and increased presence of the Sheriff.
Mickey Rodich, suggested the placement of a barricade at the location during the
nighttime.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to adopt the staff
recommendation to: 1) Review and direct Staff to implement Option Nos. 9 through 11
to address unauthorized nighttime activities at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park; and,
2) Authorize an additional appropriation from the General Fund of$70,500 to Public
Works' Parks, Trails & Open Space Maintenance Program; and, 3) Direct staff to
research and return to Council with appropriate signage that identifies fines for
violations.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, and Misetich
NOES: Mayor Dyda
ABSENT: Duhovic (recused)
Councilman Duhovic returned to the dais at 9:14 P.M.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the First Amendment to the
Agreement with Easy Roll Off Services for Commercial Solid Waste Hauling,
which would Reduce its Insurance Requirements below those of other Haulers
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
By acclamation, the Council waived the staff report.
Tony Rivera, Easy Roll Off Services, provided comments regarding the City's insurance
requirements associated with the approval of the Easy Roll Off Services agreement.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and the speaker.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell, to direct staff to
return with this item once Mr. Rivera has met with staff and received information from
his insurance company regarding the cost of the insurance required by the City.
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 Recent Issues
regarding Green Hills Memorial Park
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City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were two requests to speak regarding this item.
Senior Planner Kim provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Bernadette Sabath, Peninsula Verde HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments
regarding the noise and park like atmosphere of Green Hills Memorial Park.
Kevin Brogan, attorney representing Green Hills Memorial Park, Los Angeles, provided
comments regarding the hiring of an additional daytime security guard, conduct of
visitors, and handouts regarding appropriate behavior being provided by staff to visitors
at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: Receive and file a
report on recent issues regarding Green Hills Memorial Park.
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 Award a Professional Services Agreement
to CWE Corp. to Perform Initial Environmental Studies for the Project to
Straighten the East End of Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS) in the Active
Portuguese Bend Landslide Area
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were three requests to speak regarding this
item.
By acclamation, the Council waived the staff report.
Gene Dewey, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the Portuguese
Bend Landslide and recommended a thorough geotechnical report by a qualified
geotechnical firm to evaluate the landslide situation prior to the commencement of work;
and noted the need for a traffic survey to consider the decrease of the speed along
PVDS.
Mickey Rodich, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the need for an
overall plan to slow down the Portuguese Bend Landslide, instead of the small project
which is proposed, and opined that money should not be spent until there is an overall
plan.
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Bill Patton, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments and support for a comprehensive
plan, not a piecemeal plan, to slow the Portuguese Bend Landslide, adding that the
public generally does not speed much on that particular stretch of roadway.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: 1) Award a
Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to CWE
Corporation for environmental analysis and services for the not-to-exceed amount of
$40,745; and, 2) Authorize Staff to use an additional 10% ($4,000) as a project
contingency.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 10:00 P.M. to 10:10 P.M.
REORDER OF AGENDA:
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell, to reorder the
agenda and consider Item No. 3 (Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Los
Serenos de Point Vicente Docents' Proposal to Reconsider Outdoor Education Exhibits
at Lower Point Vicente) as the first order of Regular Business.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Councilman Duhovic moved to extend the meeting for the consideration of new
business, to 11:00 P.M.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Councilwoman Brooks returned to the dais at 10:12 P.M.
REORDER OF AGENDA:
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell, to reorder the
agenda and consider Item No. 1 (Consideration and Possible Action to Award a
Professional Services Agreement to Withers & Sandgren, Ltd. for the Design of the
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Lower Hesse Park Improvement Project) since it is a very brief item, prior to Item No. 3
(Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Los Serenos de Point Vicente
Docents' Proposal to Reconsider Outdoor Education Exhibits at Lower Point Vicente.)
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement
to Withers & Sandgren, Ltd. for the Design of the Lower Hesse Park Improvement
Project
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were four requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to waive the staff
report.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Noel Park, Pacific View HOA, Rancho Palos Verdes; John Freeman, Pacific View HOA,
Rancho Palos Verdes; Les Chapin, Rancho Palos Verdes; and, Minas Yerelian, spoke
in favor of the project and encouraged frequent updates regarding the progress of the
project on the website; noted the importance of continuing maintenance of Lower Hesse
Park; and stressed the importance of keeping the park rural and simple with trees that
will not block views.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: 1) Award a
Professional Services Agreement to Withers & Sandgren, Ltd. for a not-to-exceed
amount of$80,550 to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the Lower
Hesse Park Improvement Project; and, 2) Authorize Staff to use an additional 5%
($4,000) as a design contingency.
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 Los Serenos De Point Vicente
Docents' Proposal to Reconsider Outdoor Education Exhibits at Lower Point
Vicente
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were twelve requests to speak regarding this item.
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Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Trautner provided a brief staff report and
PowerPoint presentation regarding this item.
Docent Diana McIntyre provided a report and PowerPoint presentation of the Los
Serenos De Point Vicente Docents' Proposal for Outdoor Education Exhibits.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and Docent McIntyre.
Councilman Duhovic moved to extend the meeting until 11:15 P.M.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
The following members of the public/Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docents spoke in
support of the project: Fran Simon, President, Rancho Palos Verdes; Joan Barry,
Rancho Palos Verdes; Ginger Clark, Rancho Palos Verdes; Henry Jurgens, Rancho
Palos Verdes; Susan Deo, Rancho Palos Verdes; Herbert Stark, Rancho Palos Verdes;
Joyce Jessoe, Rancho Palos Verdes; Elena Johnson, Palos Verdes Estates; Marcia
Booth, Rancho Palos Verdes; Babette Neuberger, Palos Verdes Estates; and, Paul
Funk, Rancho Palos Verdes.
David Sundstrom, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke in opposition to the Los Serenos De
Point Vicente Docents' Proposal to Reconsider Outdoor Education Exhibits at Lower
Point Vicente, but in favor of trail enhancements and habitat restoration.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to continue this item
for a public hearing.
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 Initiate Code Amendment Proceedings for
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) Sections 17.78.040 and 17.78.050
to Clarify the "Minor Modification" Process for Previously-Approved Decisions
and Conditions of Approval
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to continue this item.
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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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
This item was deferred to the next Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This item was deferred to the next Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:19 P.M., Mayor Dyda adjourned the meeting.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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