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CC DM 20161115 B - 20161018 DRAFT CC MINS with Study SessionDRAFT MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 6:05 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; David Aleshire, City Attorney; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; 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 6:51 P.M. STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY SESSION: 0[m DISCUSSION TOPICS: Review of Tentative Agendas and 2014 City Council Goals and Priorities Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 1 of 12 Discussion ensued among Council Members. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, 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, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION: The meeting was reconvened to Regular Session at 7:02 P.M. ROLL CALL: 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; David Aleshire, City Attorney; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Daniel Trautner, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara Mihranian, Community Development Director; Leza Mikhail, Senior Planner; Dan Landon, IT Manager; Paul Christman, Building Official; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; and Teresa Takaoka, Acting City Clerk. Also present were the following: Capt. Dan Beringer, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy Director of Recreation & Parks Dan Trautner. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Aleshire reported on the following Closed Session item: with respect to the the Conference with real property negotiator, no reportable action was taken. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 2 of 12 RECYCLE DRAWING: Mayor Dyda announced Recyclers of the Month from the October 4, 2016 City Council meeting: Tabata Chiemi and Catherine E. McLaren. 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, with item 5 (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File an Update on the Status of Master Plan process for Ladera Linda Park) moved up 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda) Noel Weiss, provided comments regarding compliance issues related to Green Hills Memorial Park. Matt Martin, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding Green Hills Memorial Park and presented a brief Powerpoint presentation. April Sandell, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the Border Issues Report. Sharon Loveys, Vista Verdes, provided comments regarding Green Hills Memorial Park and Inspiration Slope. Sandra Valeri, Rancho Palos Verdes, shared her comments on respect and civility during City Council meetings. Jane Gualeni, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding concerns of ongoing development at Green Hills Memorial Park. Ron Brandt, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments on Big Orange Cycling and other issues including bicycle safety. Alison Brandt, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding cyclists and roadway safety. Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 3 of 12 Cathy (no last name provided), provided comments regarding bicycle safety. Minas Yerelian, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding Mr. York's CUP and landslide/mudslide concerns. Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding safety at local parks and regarding the Ladera Linda fields. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Willmore reported on: the Great Shakeout drill which Staff will participate on October 20th; the FY 15-16 Year -End Audit; the free Document Shredding event on October 29th; the Building and Safety Customer Service Enhancements Update; and the recent Night at the Museum event. CONSENT CALENDAR: Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting regarding Items H and K and there were requests to speak on items F and H. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the Consent Calendar, with item B (Minutes of the September 20, 2016, Regular Meeting), as amended, and with Item F (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), Item H (Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File letters to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) and the Palos Verdes American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) regarding the soil issue at the Ladera Linda Fields) and item K (Consideration and Possible Action to Apply for the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America (MFA) Grant to Fund Two New Indoor Exhibits at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Museum) removed and to be heard immediately after the Consent Calendar to be heard at the end of the meeting 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 Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 4 of 12 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 September 20, 2016, Regular Meeting, as amended. Register of Demands ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-47, 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 Approve, in Concept, the Proposed City of Rancho Palos Verdes' Overhead Utilities Conversion Plan 1) Approved, in concept, the proposed City of Rancho Palos Verdes' Overhead Utilities Conversion Plan; and, 2) Authorized Staff to schedule a public hearing for the City Council to declare, by resolution, the designated areas for an underground utility district in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Consideration and Possible Action to Take a Position Opposing Measure M ("The Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan") on the November 8, 2016, Countywide Ballot ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2016-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES THEREBY OPPOSING MEASURE 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 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Consideration and Possible Action to Re -appoint Lowell Wedemeyer as Chair of the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC) Re -appointed Lowell Wedemeyer as Chair of Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee. Consideration and possible Action to Receive and File letters to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) and the Palos Verdes American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) regarding the soil issue at the Ladera Linda Fields Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 5 of 12 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Revised City Council Policy No. 34 Regarding Border Issues Approved revised language for City Council Policy No. 34. Consideration and Possible Action to Create a Resident -Only Parking Section at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park No form of resident -only parking was created at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park based on Staff recommendation. Consideration and Possible Action to Apply for the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America (MFA) Grant to Fund Two New Indoor Exhibits at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Museum This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 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 Acting City Clerk reported there was one request to speak on this item. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic to waive Staff report. Antonio Rivera, Easy Roll Off Services, provided his comments and information regarding the insurance that he carries for his franchise in the City. Discussion ensued among Council, Staff and the City Attorney. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to approve Staff recommendation No. 1; however, Councilman Duhovic moved with a substitute motion to continue this item to a future meeting and ask a representative of California Joint Powers of Insurance Authority (CJPIA) to attend the meeting and provide information to Council clarifying the different insurance levels available. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda NOES: Campbell Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 6 of 12 ABSENT: None Consideration and possible Action to Receive and File letters to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) and the Palos Verdes American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) regarding the soil issue at the Ladera Linda Fields Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were four requests to speak regarding this item. Senior Administrative Analyst Fox presented a brief staff report. Sandra Valeri, Rancho Palos Verdes; Joan Davidson, Palos Verdes Estates; Barry Hildebrand, Rancho Palos Verdes; and Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes; provided comments regarding the letters Staff presented and the soil issues at Ladera Linda fields. Discussion ensued among Council, Staff and the City Attorney. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to approve the Staff recommendation to receive and file the report. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 8:30 P.M. to 8:46 P.M. REGULAR BUSINESS: Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File an Update on the Status of Master Plan process for Ladera Linda Park Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were fifteen requests to speak regarding this item. Director of Recreation & Parks Linder presented a brief staff report. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 7 of 12 Tom Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes, wished to provide an audio tape of a voicemail between Mayor Pro Tem Campbell and resident Ed Hummel. Mayor Dyda opined that it would be best if Mr. Hummel presented the recording, rather than a proxy, in the event there were questions Mr. Hummel could address them directly. Jim Lehman, Rancho Palos Verdes; Amanda Wong, Rancho Palos Verdes; Barry Hildebrand, Rancho Palos Verdes; Gene Dewey, Rancho Palos Verdes; provided comments regarding the Master Plan and their desire for a less is more approach, safety concerns, storage issues and traffic/safety issues. Marty Foster, Rancho Palos Verdes; Herb Stark, Rancho Palos Verdes; Bill Foster, Rancho Palos Verdes; and Sandra Valeri, Rancho Palos Verdes; provided their comments regarding Ladera Linda including their desire for a smaller structure, clarity on who the stakeholders are, storage concerns, and the need for some minor improvements. Jim Hevener, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke in favor of improvements at the facility and to consider the needs of all the residents, stakeholders, and users. Carl Mangameli, Rancho Palos Verdes; Jessica Vlaco, Rancho Palos Verdes; Mickey Rodich, Rancho Palos Verdes; and Gene Dewey, Rancho Palos Verdes; provided their comments regarding repairing the structure rather than replacing it, concerns regarding storage, traffic and safety issues, and to look at the Master Plan before undertaking any changes at Ladera Linda. Councilman Duhovic moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. for the consideration of new business. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the Staff recommendation to: receive and file the report. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Misetich moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 P.M. for the consideration of new business. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Mayor Dyda called a brief recess from 10:30 P.M. to 10:41 P.M. Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 8 of 12 Consideration and Possible Action to Receive and File a Report on the City's Enforcement of the Prohibition of Short-term Rentals, Including Initiating a Code Amendment to Add Language that Bolsters the Enforcement of the City's Prohibition of Short-term Rentals Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item. Associate Planner Silva presented a brief staff report and Powerpoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Chris Huang, Rancho Palos Verdes; Alan Siegel, Rancho Palos Verdes; Tracy Burns, Rancho Palos Verdes; and Noel Weiss, Rancho Palos Verdes; provided comments regarding continuing the ban; the need for enforcement; the suggestion of increasing the fines; and possibly using civil lawsuits for abatement. Tobin (no last name provided), provided comments regarding the enforcement issues, the possibility of allowing the rentals, and putting the taxes collected to good use. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Dyda, to 1) receive and file an update report on the City's enforcement of the prohibition of short-term rentals in the City; 2) Direct Staff to continue working with the Planning Commission in preparing code amendment language that further bolsters the enforcement of the City's prohibition of short-term rentals; and, 3) Direct the City Attorney to amend RPVMC Section 1.08.010(B) and Section 1.16 to increase the penalty fines to the maximum extent possible for the violation of the City's prohibition of short-term rentals; and to also review Redondo Beach's penalties and fines as well as other cities. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: None Review and Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting the 2016 California Building Standards Code and the Adoption of a Resolution making certain findings to modify the 2016 California Building Code Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to waive Staff report. Without objection, Mayor Dyda so ordered. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to: Introduce Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 9 of 12 ORDINANCE NO. 589, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WHICH INCLUDES THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CODES, WHICH ARE CODIFIED IN TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 7A OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE; THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS 1997 EDITION; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1997 EDITION; AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2015 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE; adopt Resolution No. 2016-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS; and, to continue this matter to a duly -noticed public hearing on November 1, 2016, for adoption of the draft Ordinance. 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 a Code Amendment to Establish a Citywide Comprehensive Noise Ordinance Acting City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were five requests to speak regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and consensus was to hear the speakers first and then the staff report. Elizabeth Hoffman, Rancho Palos Verdes; David Shirley, Rancho Palos Verdes; Bernadette Sabath, Rancho Palos Verdes; John Jensen, Rancho Palos Verdes; and Tracy Burns, Rancho Palos Verdes; spoke in favor of Staff's recommendation; how the ordinance also relates to Green Hills' violations with surprise funerals; and recommended reviewing the City of Hermosa Beach's code as it seems very comprehensive. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to review the current City noise regulations, as well as other local government noise regulations, and for Staff to return with a more comprehensive noise control ordinance. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 10 of 12 AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda NOES: None ABSENT: None Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Year-end Financial Report This item was continued to the November 1, 2016, meeting. Consideration and Possible Action to Receive an Update on Turf Rehabilitation Activities Scheduled for the Hesse Park Athletic field This item was continued to the November 1, 2016, meeting. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Consideration and Possible Action to Apply for the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America (MFA) Grant to Fund Two New Indoor Exhibits at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Museum This item was initially removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration but due to the lateness of the hour this item was continued to the November 1, 2016, meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: This item was continued to the November 1, 2016 meeting. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: This item was continued to the November 1, 2016 meeting. ADJOURNMENT: At 11:48 P.M., Mayor Dyda adjourned the meeting. Attest: Acting City Clerk Mayor Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 11 of 12 W:\City Council Minutes\2016\20161018 DRAFT CC MINS with Study Session.docx Draft City Council Minutes October 18, 2016 Page 12 of 12