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CC MINS 20161115 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 6:06 P.M. by Mayor Dyda at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda ABSENT: Duhovic Also present were Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; David Aleshire, City Attorney; and Teresa Takaoka, Acting City Clerk. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED: City Attorney Aleshire announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (This section of the agenda is for audience comments regarding Closed Session items) None. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: At 6:07 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session. RECONVENE TO STUDY SESSION: The meeting was reconvened to a Study Session at 7:05 P.M. STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY SESSION: None. DISCUSSION TOPICS: Review of Tentative Agendas and 2014 City Council Goals and Priorities Discussion ensued among Council Members. City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 1 of 11 Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, 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, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION: The meeting was reconvened to Regular Session at 7:11 P.M. ROLL CALL: City Council roll call was answered as follows: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic Also present were Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; David Aleshire, City Attorney; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works; Ron Dragoo, Principal Civil Engineer; Sean Larvenz, Maintenance Superintendent; Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Daniel Trautner, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara Mihranian, Community Development Director; Dan Landon, IT Manager; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; and Teresa Takaoka, Acting City Clerk. Also present were the following: Capt. Dan Beringer, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Dyda. . CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Aleshire reported on the following Closed Session item: with respect to potential litigation with River Watch, no reportable action was taken. City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 2 of 11 MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. RECYCLE DRAWING: Mayor Dyda announced Recyclers of the Month from the November 1, 2016 City Council meeting: Rose Ren and Lou Hagemeier. 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 approve the agenda. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda) Bernadette Sabath, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding Green Hills and rooftop burials. Dorothea Flanigan, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding blight caused by large signs along Western Avenue and advertising on bus benches. Noel Weiss, provided comments regarding compliance issues related to Green Hills Memorial Park and his recent Public Records Act request regarding the City Attorney invoices. Mickey Rodich, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding special events permits now required of AYSO for use of Ladera Linda. CITY MANAGER REPORT: Deputy City Manager Yap reported on: recent arrests made using information gathered by the ALPR cameras; the importance of"See Something, Say Something"; recent peafowl trappings; the Lomita Sheriffs recent workshop; and City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 3 of 11 the Finance department's mini tutorial available on the City's website to better understand governmental accounting. CONSENT CALENDAR: Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak on item D. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the Consent Calendar, with item D (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File the 2013-2015 Comprehensive Report and the 2015 Annual Report Submitted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on its Management Activities for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve) removed and to be heard immediately after the Consent Calendar. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic 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 October 18, 2016, Regular Meeting. Register of Demands ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-53, 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 Receive and File the 2013-2015 Comprehensive Report and the 2015 Annual Report Submitted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on its Management Activities for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 4 of 11 Consideration and Possible Action to Accept Gifts for Parks Donations Accepted Gifts for Parks donations and directed Staff to prepare donor letters of appreciation for the Mayor's signature Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Ordinance to Change the General Municipal Election Dates to Coincide with the Statewide General Elections Held in November of Even-Numbered Years; and to Shorten the Terms of the Candidates to Facilitate the Transition Adopted Ordinance No. 591, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.28 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, REQUIRING THAT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY OF NOVEMBER IN EACH EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR BEGINNING 2020. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File the 2013-2015 Comprehensive Report and the 2015 Annual Report Submitted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on its Management Activities for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Acting City Clerk reported there was one request to speak on this item. Andrea Vona, PVPLC, provided comments regarding the report and noted upcoming training in the Preserve that would be available. Discussion ensued among Council, Staff and Andrea Vona. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to receive and file the 2013-2015 Comprehensive Report and the 2015 Annual Report submitted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on its management activities for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic # # # # # # City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 5 of 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Consideration and Possible Action to Conduct a Proposition 218 Public Protest Hearing Regarding EDCO's Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Fee Increase and Five-Year Adjustment Formula Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, there were 78 written protests received with submission of the staff report, late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting, and there were three requests to speak regarding this item. Director of Public Works Throne and Senior Administrative Analyst Ramezani presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing open. John R. Jensen, Rancho Palos Verdes, protested the increase and provided comments regarding composting at home and the decrease in the amount of trash generated as children move out of their parents homes. Carol Mueller, Rancho Palos Verdes, protested the increase and the use of Prop 218 for the assessment, and submitted a letter to the City Council. Mickey Rodich, Rancho Palos Verdes, protested the increase and the use of Prop 218 for the assessment, and would like more clarity in explaining the caps on future rate increases. Mayor Dyda declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Steve South, CEO of EDCO, provided clarification on how the formula is calculated for the proposal; how maximum caps are arrived at; and how outside auditors review all rate adjustments. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the Staff recommendation to conduct a Proposition 218 Protest Hearing and, after receiving public testimony, adopt Resolution 2016-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE EDCO FEE INCREASE AND FIVE-YEAR ADJUSTMENT FORMULA, AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PROTESTS AS EIGHTY- ONE (81). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 6 of 11 AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic REGULAR BUSINESS: Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize Staff to Pursue Funding and Installation Options for the Marineland "Bubbles" Statue on the Grounds of Lower Point Vicente Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were four requests to speak regarding this item. Director of Recreation and Parks Linder presented a brief staff report. Robert Craig, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments on how a video he posted about "Bubbles" went viral and noted that an anonymous donor was willing to donate $20K to repair/refurbish "Bubbles". Doug Grant, Rancho Palos Verdes, thanked Mr. Craig for his involvement in this and noted his willingness to help. David Sundstrum, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the Native Plant Society that he represents and their role in participating in the story pole field trip. He noted the challenges of installation due to "Bubbles" height and was not in support of Staffs recommendation. John R. Jensen, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the benefits that visitors to the Interpretive Center would experience if"Bubbles" were placed there. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell, for Staff to work through finding an appropriate location for the "Bubbles" statue at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center with input from the interested parties as represented tonight. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 7 of 11 Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 8:36 P.M. to 8:44 P.M. Councilwoman Brooks returned to the dais at 8:48 P.M. Consideration and Possible Action to Receive an Update on Turf Rehabilitation Activities Scheduled for the Hesse Park Athletic Field Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item. Director of Public Works Throne presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mickey Rodich, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the use of recycled water and felt his questions were answered based on the Powerpoint. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the report on turf rehabilitation activities scheduled for Hesse Park Athletic Field, and for Staff to explore use of recycled water using the "purple pipe" as provided by Edwards C. Little plant owned by West Basin Municipal Water District. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Preliminary Cost Estimate and Schedule to Install a Digital Occupancy Sign at the Entrance to Park Place, and Install Overnight Parking Restriction Signs at Del Cerro Park Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were two requests to speak regarding this item. Deputy Director of Public Works Jules presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. John Girardi, Rancho Palos Verdes, clarified his position based on recent discussions with community members to explore other solutions to the signage issue instead of installing digital signs. City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 8 of 11 Kathy Edgerton, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the proposed digital sign and would like Staff to work through the program of utilization with National Park Services and to revisit the parking issues at Del Cerro at that time. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve Alternative No. 2 for Staff to take no action at this time. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: Duhovic Consideration and Possible Action to Restrict Left-turns from the Southern Entrance at Lower Point Vicente Park and Palos Verdes Drive South Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item. Deputy Director of Public Works Jules presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. John R. Jensen, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke in opposition to Staffs recommendation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell, to approve the staff recommendation to restrict left-turns from the southern entrance at the intersection of Lower Point Vicente Park and Palos Verdes Drive South, limiting the intersection to left-turn in and right-turn out only. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell and Mayor Dyda NOES: Misetich ABSENT: Duhovic Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Master Plan Resident Mail Survey and Public Outreach Process City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 9 of 11 Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item. Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 9:25 P.M. to 9:37 P.M. Senior Administrative Analyst Waters presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mickey Rodich, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke in opposition to Staff's recommendation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the staff recommendation to approve the Point Vicente Park/Civic Center Master Plan resident mail survey and public outreach process The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell and Misetich NOES: Mayor Dyda ABSENT: Duhovic Councilman Misetich moved to extend the meeting to 10:45 P.M. for the consideration of new business. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilman Misetich would like the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and Capt. Beringer to develop a plan of action to contend with the challenges that the City will face based upon the passage of Prop 57 and to present it at the December 20, 2016, City Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member reported on his/her attendance at various organization and association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on November 1, 2016. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell reported that he would submit his report in writing. City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 10 of 11 ADJOURNMENT: At 10:36 P.M., Mayor Dyda adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on December 6, 2016 at 6 P.M. to conduct interviews of applicants to fill the vacancies on the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee. • :yor Attest: Acting City Clerk W:\City Council Minutes\2016\20161115 CC MINS with Study Session.docx City Council Minutes November 15, 2016 Page 11 of 11