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CC DM 20160906 B - 20160802 DRAFT CC MINSDRAFT 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) 0Cm 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 1 of 16 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. ►yi/_1Yo]:I&W-11Z1►[@1I1►Is] 4kyt14U1613 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 2 of 16 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 Lovers, 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 3 of 16 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: Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 4 of 16 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 5 of 16 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 ,�Zi]f• I►VA IRIM [ffl0I_101191: 21»_1II hil It V We] Ito] II 0100 >1111118011E5*1 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 6 of 16 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 7 of 16 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. 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 /_1 Q 101107►L1 N 9 4 vim :141T,1:004Il a Z1911Ti[0191,11 Ri 4 111Key_11411111 I7,1z; 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. Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 8 of 16 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: Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 9 of 16 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. Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 10 of 16 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 11 of 16 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. Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 12 of 16 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 13 of 16 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. Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 14 of 16 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 Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 15 of 16 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. Attest: City Clerk W:\City Council Minutes\2016\20160802 DRAFT CC MINS.docx Mayor Draft City Council Minutes August 2, 2016 Page 16 of 16