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MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 16, 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, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
ABSENT: Campbell (excused)
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; David Aleshire, City Attorney;
Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and, Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Aleshire announced the item 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 REGULAR SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened to Regular Session at 7:04 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
ABSENT: *Campbell (excused)
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell arrived at 7:15 P.M., prior to the start of the Closed Session
Report.
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Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; David Aleshire, City Attorney;
Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory
Linder, Director of Parks and Recreation; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara
Mihranian, Community Development Director; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public
Works; So Kim, Senior Planner; Octavio Silva, Associate Planner; Kit Fox, Senior
Administrative Analyst; Mike Gibson, Senior Administrative Analyst; Teresa Takaoka,
Deputy City Clerk; and Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain Dan Beringer, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Morreale.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Aleshire reported on the following Closed Session item: With respect to
the item regarding the Initiation of Litigation, no reportable action was taken.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Dyda provided an overview of the accomplishments of City Clerk Morreale and
thanked her for her 22 years of service to the City, presenting her with a City Tile.
*Mayor Pro Tem Campbell arrived at 7:15 P.M.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Dyda announced Recyclers of the Month from the August 2, 2016 City Council
meeting: M. Fuentes and Sunshine. He indicated that all winners receive a check for
$250 and urged everyone to participate in the City's Recycling Program.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
STUDY SESSION:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
None.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Review of Tentative Agendas and Council Goals and Priorities
Discussion ensued among Council Members, City Attorney Aleshire, and staff regarding
items on the upcoming Council Meeting agendas as listed on the Tentative Agendas.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to receive and file the
Tentative Agendas and 2014 Council Goals and Priorities.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were 22* requests to speak regarding items not
on the agenda.
Noel Weiss, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding a recent lawsuit he
filed with the City on behalf of the Vista Verde homeowners and the City's unwillingness
to pay for mediation.
Dave Aleshire noted that the City has agreed to pay its share of mediation costs but Mr.
Weiss and his clients have been reluctant to pay their share.
Sharon Lovers, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding recent activity at
Pacific Terrace Mausoleum at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Bernadette Sabath, Peninsula Verde resident, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided
comments regarding the Conditional Use Permit regarding Green Hills, noting in
particular the absence of noise ordinances which she believes should be included.
Jonathan Frederick, spoke regarding safety along Crest Road and cyclists.
Joan Davidson, Rancho Palos Verdes, commented on the soil issues and striping
issues on the roads near Ladera Linda.
*The additional 17 speakers had mistakenly selected Public Comments instead of Item
H and were heard later in the evening.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Willmore reported on the addition of the Civil Grand Jury report to the
City's website along with the terms and compensation paid to Committee members; the
new street sweeping schedule; the new revenue and expenditure list available on the
OpenGov page that allows residents to review budget to actuals; and Jury report
attendance at the last Movie in the Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were 36 requests to speak regarding Item H
(Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the FY 16-17 Work Plan for the Traffic
Safety Committee).
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Item H (Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the FY
16-17 Work Plan for the Traffic Safety Committee) removed from 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.
Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the July 19, 2016, Regular Meeting.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-35, 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 Accept Gifts for Parks
Accepted the Gifts for Parks donations and directed Staff to prepare donor letters of
appreciation for the Mayor's signature.
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Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the First Amendment to the
Agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Ron's Maintenance, Inc.
for Inspection and Cleaning of City Maintained Catch Basins
1) Approved the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes and Ron's Maintenance, Inc. for inspection and cleaning of City maintained
catch basins; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement
with Ron's Maintenance, Inc. (RMI) for inspection and cleaning of City maintained catch
basins and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2017.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement
to McGee Surveying Consulting to Perform Precision Surveying in the Landslide
Area
1) Awarded a contract to Michael R. McGee, PLS, d/b/a McGee Surveying Consulting in
the amount of $56,420 to perform GPS surveys of all existing points within the
Portuguese Bend/Abalone Cove/Klondike Canyon Landslide areas and to prepare the
associated report; 2) Authorized the expenditure of up to $ 4,000 as a project
contingency in the event additional work is identified during the field surveys and is
determined to be required by the Director of Public Works; and, 3) Authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Michael R. McGee, PLS, d/b/a McGee
Surveying Consulting for GPS surveys and the associated report.
Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Professional Services Agreement
for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrative Services
1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to MDG-LDM Associates, Inc. for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrative services for FY 2016-17,
with two one-year options to renew this Agreement in FY 2017-18 and FY 2018-19; 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 Approve the FY 16-17 Work Plan for the
Traffic Safety Committee
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and Possible Action to Reaffirm the Appointment of the City's
Current Representative on the Greater Los Angeles County West Vector Control
District Board for a Two-year Term ending December 31, 2018
Reaffirmed the appointment of the City's current representative, Elizabeth Sala, on the
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board.
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ITEMS) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the FY 16-17 Work Plan for the
Traffic Safety Committee
Deputy Director of Public Works Jules provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Thelma, Rancho Palos Verdes; Sharon Jang, Rancho Palos Verdes; and, Naomi,
Rancho Palos Verdes commented on bicycle safety and permits for large events
featuring large groups of cyclists.
Ron Brandt, Rancho Palos Verdes, commented on Big Orange Cycling and its
representative David Kramer who is a Traffic Safety Committee member.
Ruby Chon, Rancho Palos Verdes; Kathy Campbell, Rancho Palos Verdes; and, Frank
Artenello, Rancho Palos Verdes commented on bicycle safety; potential liability to the
City and traffic safety issues.
John Cruikshank, Rancho Palos Verdes, commented on the increase of cyclists taking
over the roadway and creating dangerous conditions.
Barraclough; Greg Seyranian; S ive ; and, Davidson commented on the safety of
cyclists using Crest Road; their support of the Traffic Safety Plan and the need for the
community to work together.
Craig Eggers, Playa del Rey; Fox; discussed safety and cycling policies and the desire
to share the roadway and work together.
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Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 8:31 P.M. to 8:42 P.M.
Tom Duong; Joseph Cooney; and, Gary Cziko commented on the cycling issues facing
the community; outreach programs; unlawfulness of banning cycling on roadways; and,
support of the Traffic Safety Workplan.
Cherine Medawar, Rancho Palos Verdes commented on the FAA and the unsafe grade
of Crest Road for cyclists.
Patrick Noll; Harold Martinez; and, Allyson Vought commented on the safety classes
that are available to cyclists; the speed limits along Crest and Hawthorne; and overall
roadway safety and courtesy.
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Julian Katz, Hermosa Beach, commented on his experience working with cities to
develop a seven City Bike Master Plan. He suggests all four cities on the Peninsula
prepare a bike master plan with grant funding that is available.
Kevin Nix, Geoffrey Loni, Jonathan Phillips, and John Wike commented on roadway
safety; the need for community outreach and education; their gratitude to law
enforcement and the joys of cycling.
J. Marvin Campbell; Victor Cooper; and, Jose Godinez spoke in favor of the workplan;
the need for continued education for drivers and cyclists; and the need to commission a
study regarding the safety of the roadway.
Bruce Wvrwitzke, Rancho Palos Verdes, commented on the workplan; the unsafe
driving habits of parents dropping off their children at school; and, the need for courtesy
among drivers and cyclists.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to approve the FY16-
17 Work Plan for the Traffic Safety Committee; to explore the creation and
implementation of a bicycle safety plan; to inquire with the street sweepers about
cleaning the gravel out of the roadway; and to consider working with other peninsula
cities on the Master Plan.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
*A brief discussion ensued between Councilwoman Brooks and Mayor Dyda; by
affirmation the City Council shall consider Item 3 immediately after Item 1.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Revision "EEE" to the Trump
National Golf Course Project
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.
Councilman Duhovic recused himself from the discussion and left the dais at 9:29 P.M.
Mayor Dyda opened the public hearing, there being no speakers or discussion, the
public hearing was closed.
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Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the staff
recommendation to: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING
ADDENDUM NO. 47 TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36; 2) ADOPT
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 587U, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 16 TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF; 3) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and record the
documents on behalf of the CITY; 4) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-37, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
EXTENDING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50666 FOR TWO ADDITIONAL
YEARS, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE TERM OF THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT; and, 5) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING GRADING
PERMIT NO. 1541 TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION TO THE OPERATION OF THE
DRIVING RANGE TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2018.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Misetich and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
RECUSED: Duhovic
Councilman Duhovic returned to the dais at 9:32 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
*Consideration and Possible Action to Initiate a Request to Vacate a Portion of
Public Right -of -Way Adjacent to 3807 and 3825 Crest Road (Jules)
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were 8 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, Staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
Peter Shaw, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the issues with
people inadvertently trespassing on his property; damage sustained to his fence; and
his desire to add drought tolerant plants to improve the landscaping.
William Stavi-Raines, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the length of
time it has taken to have this matter heard and the improvements that were added to
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improve the property.
Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke in opposition to the vacation of the roadway.
Kathy Campbell, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke in support of staff's recommendation.
Barraclough, spoke in support of the homeowners and felt the request was very
reasonable.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to approve Staff
recommendation to initiate the request to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way
adjacent to 3807 and 3825 Crest Road.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 10:02 P.M. to 10:12 P.M.
Councilman Duhovic moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. for the consideration
of new business.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Strategic Planning Process to
Address Infrastructure Issues Related to the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to approve Staff
recommendation to review and approve the process to develop a strategic plan that
addresses the impacts of the Portuguese Bend landslide on public infrastructure and
open space.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
Consideration and Possible Action to Amend the Municipal Code to Provide for
Council Advice and Consent on the Hiring of Certain Upper Management
Positions
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City Attorney Aleshire provided a brief staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Aleshire.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to: 1) Select
Alternative A for the Council to advise the City Manager but not require their consent;
and, 2) Remove the interview section.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: Campbell and Duhovic
A second motion was considered to remove the head of the Human Resources from the
list of upper management positions included in the Advice and Consent Ordinance.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to amend his initial
motion adding the IT Director's position to the list and instead remove the head of
Human Resources from the list of upper management positions included in the
ordinance.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
A third motion was considered to introduce the Ordinance as amended.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to: Introduce
ORDINANCE NO. 588, AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS BY THE CITY MANAGER.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
NOES: None
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic to continue items 5, 6,
7 and 8 to the Council Meeting of September 6, 2016; and to hear the speakers present.
Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered.
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Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Hotline
Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding Ed Hummel, the soil
issues at Ladera Linda, and comments made by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell.
This item was continued to September 6, 2016.
Consideration and Possible Action to Initiate Code Amendment Proceeding for
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Sections 17.78.040 and 17.78.050 to Clarify
the "Minor Modification" Process for Previously -Approved Decisions and
Conditions of Approval
Noel Weiss, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the language as
noted in the code amendment.
This item was continued to September 6, 2016.
Consideration and Possible Action to Grant Three -Year Extensions of the Current
City Hall Monopole Lease Agreements
Emily Murray, American Tower Company, provided comments supporting Staff's
recommendation regarding the lease agreements.
This item was continued to September 6, 2016.
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve, in Concept, the Proposed City of
Rancho Palos Verdes' Overhead Utilities Conversion Plan (Rule 20A)
This item was continued to September 6, 2016.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items:
Ladera Linda Soil Issue (Dyda)
Moving Elections to Even Numbered Years (Misetich)
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 May 3,
2016.
ADJOURNMENT:
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At 11:29 P.M., Mayor Dyda adjourned the meeting in City Clerk Morreale's honor.
Attest:
City Clerk
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