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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 5:39 P.M. by Mayor Campbell at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit
thereto on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Duhovic, Dyda, and Mayor Campbell
ABSENT: Misetich (excused)
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Dave Aleshire, City Attorney; Gabriella
Yap, Deputy City Manager; Emily Colborn, City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, Deputy 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 5:40 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING — INTERVIEWS
At 6:00 P.M., the Council recessed for the Special meeting to conduct Civic Center
Advisory Committee interviews.
RECONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION OR STUDY SESSION:
The meeting was reconvened at 6:50 P.M. for study session.
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were no requests to speak.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Review of Tentative Agendas and 2014 City Council Goals and Priorities
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and Staff regarding items on the
upcoming Council Meeting agendas as listed on the Tentative Agendas.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve the tentative
agendas as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Misetich (excused)
Mayor Campbell recessed the meeting at 6:54 P.M.
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, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic, and Mayor Campbell
ABSENT: None
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager;
David Aleshire, City Attorney; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works; Ron
Dragoo, Principal Civil Engineer; Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst;
Daniel Trautner, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks; Matt Waters, Senior
Administrative Analyst; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Trang Nguyen, Deputy
Director of Finance; Allan Kaufman, Senior Administrative Analyst; Ara Mihranian,
Director of Community Development; Octavio Silva, Associate Planner; Dan Landon,
Information Technology Manager; Jacqueline Ruiz, Administrative Analyst; Emily
Colborn, City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk.
Also present was Captain Beringer, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Senior Administrative Analyst Kit Fox.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Aleshire reported that with regards to the City Manager performance
evaluation, matter was discussed with no reportable action taken.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Campbell opened the floor to the Council to share information with the public.
Councilwoman Brooks shared the following: commended staff on a job well done on the
recent City newsletter stating that the newsletter was very informative, had a great
variety of department news, and the layout was bright and colorful; congratulated
Councilman Dyda and his wife Loraine on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Mayor Campbell welcomed his mother who recently moved and is now a resident of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Campbell announced Recyclers of the Month from the June 6, 2017, City Council
meeting: Albert Keller and Barbara Farin. 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:
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve the agenda
as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Duhovic, Dyda, Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items NOT on the agenda.)
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were no requests to speak.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Willmore announced the following: spoke in regards to the recent rise in
car thefts from unlocked vehicles and informed the public that Staff is putting forward an
effort to educate the community on car theft prevention. As a measure to educate the
community, Staff has created a flyer with tips and information; gave an update on the
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Ring.com Security Products Incentive Program; announced that Senate Bill No. 649
regarding Wireless Telecommunications Facilities would be heard by the State
Assembly. Council has strongly opposed SB 649 which would eliminate local control of
the installation of small cell wireless equipment. Copies of letters of oppositions from the
Council can be viewed on the website; Southern California Edison will be partially
closing three major roads to repair power poles on June 28 on Palos Verdes Drive East
between La Vista Verdes and Via Subida.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item J, Consideration and possible action to approve the Notice of
Completion (NOC) for Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project; Item X, Consideration
and possible action regarding a claim for defamation and libel against the City by
claimant, Michael Fantore; and Item Y, Consideration and possible action regarding an
Application for Leave to Present Late Claim by claimant, Michael Fantore and that there
was one request to speak on Items X and Y.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve the Consent
Calendar with Item X, Consideration and possible action regarding a claim for
defamation and libel against the City by claimant, Michael Fantore; and Item Y,
Consideration and possible action regarding an Application for Leave to Present Late
Claim by claimant, Michael Fantore removed and to be heard immediately after the
Consent Calendar and Item I, Consideration and possible action to support Assembly
Bill No. 1408 regarding managing the population of ex -offenders who are subject to
post -release community supervision; Item P, Consideration and possible action to
receive and file a report on the status of the Portuguese Bend Landslide Dewatering
Well Project; and Item S, Consideration and possible action to establish a Civic Center
Advisory Committee to support the development of a Civic Center Master Plan removed
and to be heard after Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Misetich, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Campbell
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 April 4, 2017 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting and
May 16, 2017, City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting.
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June 20, 2017
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Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29, 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 the amendment to the agreement
with All City Management Services for school crossing guard services through
the 2017-2018 school year.
(1) Approved the amendment to extend the agreement with All City Management
Services (ACMS) for an amount not -to -exceed of $69,041 to provide 3,894 hours of
crossing guard services for the 2017-2018 school year at Dodson Middle School,
Miraleste Intermediate School, Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Silver Spur Elementary
School and the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive East (PVDE) and Miraleste Drive;
and, (2) Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amendment.
Consideration and possible action to approve the 2018 Five -Year Financial Model.
Approved the 2018 Five -Year Financial Model.
Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution establishing the City's
Appropriation Limit for FY17-18.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2017-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-
2018 APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Consideration and possible action to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. to provide on-call biological consulting
services.
Approved a two-year Professional Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. to
provide on-call biological services until June 30, 2019, with an option for the City
Manager to approve an extension of the Agreement for one additional year.
Consideration and possible action to enter into a Professional Service Agreement
with Ms. Coleen Berg for mediation services.
Approved a two-year Professional Service Agreement with Ms. Coleen Berg to provide
on-call mediation services until June 30, 2019, with an option for the City Manager to
approve an extension of the agreement for one additional year.
Consideration and possible action to support Assembly Bill No. 1408 regarding
managing the population of ex -offenders who are subject to post -release
community supervision.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
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Consideration and possible action to approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for
Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project.
(1) Accepted the project as complete; (2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the project with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and if no claims are
filed within 35 days after recordation, and send a notice to the surety company to
exonerate the Payment and Performance Bond; and, (3) Authorized the Director of
Public Works to release the 5% construction retention payment to Concept Consultants,
Inc., 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles County
Recorder, contingent upon no claims being filed on the project, and the contractor
posting an acceptable warranty bond with the City.
Consideration and possible action to award a contract for construction of the
ADA Improvements at City Hall Bus Stop Project.
(1) Approved the construction plans and contract documents for the ADA Improvements
at City Hall Bus Stop Project, which are on file in the Department of Public Works; (2)
Awarded a construction contract to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company in the
amount of $148,355; (3) Authorized a 10% project contingency in the amount of
$14,835; and, (4) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Construction
Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Consideration and possible action to award contracts for construction of the ADA
Access Improvements Fred Hesse Park Project.
(1) Approved the construction plans and contract documents for the ADA Access
Improvements at Fred Hesse Park Project No. 007817; (2) Awarded a construction
contract with ABNY General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $367,460.90 for Project
No. 007817; (3) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to HR Green California,
Inc. for Construction Inspection Services in the amount of $25,800 for Project No.
007817; (4) Authorized a 20% project contingency in the amount of $78,652; and, (5)
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Construction and Professional
Services Agreements, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Consideration and possible action to award a professional services contract for
the Residential Streets Rehabilitation Project, Area 7 (Area 7), Project No. 004917.
(1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to KOA Corporation for Construction
Management and Inspection Services in the amount of $44,800; and, (2) Authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Agreement, subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Consideration and possible action to contract with Blais & Associates, Inc. for
continued grant management services.
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Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with Blais & Associates, Inc.
for a 1 -year Professional Services Agreement through FY17-18.
Consideration and possible action to award a professional services contract for
the Storm Drain Deficiency Improvement Project FY16-17 (SDDIP), Project No.
021817
(1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Psomas for Construction
Management and Inspection Services in the amount of $78,620; and, (2) Authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services Agreement, subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report on the status of the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Dewatering Well Project.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and possible action to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide on-call water -efficient landscape
plan check services.
Approved a two-year Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to
provide on-call water -efficient landscape plan check services through June 30, 2019,
with an option for the City Manager to approve an extension of the Agreement for one
additional year.
Consideration and possible action to amend the professional services agreement
with MDG Associates, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
administrative services for FY17-18.
(1) Approved the second amendment to the professional services agreement with MDG
Associates, Inc., for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrative
services for FY 17-18; 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 establish a Civic Center Advisory
Committee to support the development of a Civic Center Master Plan.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and possible action to approve the Citywide Records Retention
Schedule.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2017-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CITY DOCUMENT
RETENTION SCHEDULES AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
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CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE.
Consideration and possible action to approve the third amendment to the
agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Hardy & Harper, Inc. for
Public Works maintenance of streets and rights-of-way.
(1) Approved the Third Amendment to the Agreement; and, (2) Authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for public works
maintenance of streets and rights-of-way, and extend the term of the agreement to June
30, 2018.
Consideration and possible action regarding the April 2017 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report.
Received and filed the April 2017 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report.
Consideration and possible action to approve the second amendment to the
agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Hardy & Harper, Inc., for
Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide Road Maintenance.
(1) Approved the Second Amendment to the Agreement; and, (2) Authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Hardy &
Harper Inc., for Palos Verdes Drive South Landslide Road Maintenance extending the
term of the agreement to June 30, 2017, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Consideration and possible action regarding a claim for defamation and libel
against the City by claimant, Michael Fantore.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Consideration and possible action regarding an Application for Leave to Present
Late Claim by claimant, Michael Fantore.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consideration and possible action regarding a claim for defamation and libel
against the City by claimant, Michael Fantore.
City Clerk Colborn reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
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Michael Fantore, spoke in defense of his claim and stated that the slope percentage
was clearly indicated on the permit application and claimed was within City code.
Councilwomen Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic to reject the claim
and direct Staff to notify the claimant.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Consideration and possible action regarding an Application for Leave to Present
Late Claim by claimant, Michael Fantore.
City Clerk Colborn reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Michael Fantore, again spoke in defense of his claim and asked the Council to consider
his application for Leave to Present Late Claim.
Councilwomen Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic to deny the
application and direct Staff to notify the claimant.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Considerations and possible action to conduct a public hearing to adopt the
Fiscal Year 17-18 Budget.
City Clerk Colborn reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, there
were no written protests received, and that there were no requests to speak on this
item.
Director of Finance Deborah Cullen presented a brief staff report and Powerpoint
presentation.
Mayor Campbell declared the public hearing open; with no requests to speak, Mayor
Campbell declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
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Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to approve the Staff
recommendation to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A BUDGET
APPROPRIATION AND ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Consideration and possible action to adopt an adjustment to the existing annual
sewer service charge for the sewer system of the Abalone Cove Landslide
Abatement District (ACLAD)
City Clerk Colborn reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, there
were no written protests received, and that there were no requests to speak on this
item.
Principal Engineer Ron Dragoo presented a staff report and Powerpoint presentation.
Mayor Campbell declared the public hearing open; with no requests to speak, Mayor
Campbell declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to approve the Staff
recommendation to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REPORT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE,
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18,
AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Consideration and possible action to consider an appeal of the Planning
Commission's approval of a Grading Permit and Site Plan Review for the
demolition of an existing residence and construction of a new 7,199 -square -foot
split-level residence at 5375 Rolling Ridge Road (Case No. ZON2016-00176).
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City Clerk Colborn reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
there were no written protests received, and that there was one request to speak on this
item.
Associate Planner Octavio Silva presented a staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved to waive the staff report on this item.
Mayor Campbell declared the public hearing open.
John Cruikshank, Planning Commission Chair informed the Council that the project was
approved unanimously by the Planning Commission and offered to answer any
questions that the Council may have regarding the project.
Mayor Campbell declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to approve the Staff
recommendation to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2017-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES UPHOLDING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A GRADING PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 7,199 -SQUARE -FOOT SPLIT-LEVEL RESIDENCE
WITH A MODIFICATION TO CONDITION NO. 29, AS IT RELATES TO FOLIAGE
TRIMMING AND MAINTENANCE AT 5375 ROLLING RIDGE ROAD (CASE NO.
ZON2016-00176).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Consideration and possible action to adopt by reference more restrictive building
standards of Los Angeles County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2017-
0003 within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City.
City Clerk Colborn reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
there were no written protests received, and that there was one request to speak on this
item.
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved to waive the staff report on this item.
Mayor Campbell declared the public hearing open; with no requests to speak, Mayor
Campbell declared the public hearing closed.
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Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to waive the staff
report on this item and approve the Staff recommendation to continue the public hearing
and bring this matter back to a date uncertain to allow additional time to research
questions asked by the City Council at its June 6, 2017, meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Consideration and possible action to resume the City's Peafowl Trapping
Program for 2017.
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilman Misetich moved to waive the staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Michael Maxcy, Operator of Wildlife Services spoke of the trapping services they have
been providing the City and explained the best time of the year to humanely trap and
relocate the peafowl.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to approve the Staff
recommendation to (1) Receive and file a final summary report on the 2016 Peafowl
Trapping Program; and, (2) Review the 2017 Peafowl Census Report, and direct Staff to
resume the humane trapping and relocation of up to 150 peafowl for 2017.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Consideration and possible action to initiate code amendment proceedings to
Section 17.76.050 of Title 17 (Sign Permit) of the City's Municipal Code to address
Code inconsistencies and clarify permit regulations.
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilwomen Brooks moved to waive the staff report.
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Councilwomen Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic to initiate code
amendment proceedings to clarify Section 17.76.050 of Title 17 (Sign Permit) of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to address Code inconsistencies and clarify
permit regulations.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
Consideration and possible action to receive and file the successor Memorandum
of Understanding between the City and the Rancho Palos Verdes Employee
Association (RPVEA), and effect compensation and benefit changes for
Management, Confidential and Part -Time employees.
City Clerk Colborn reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Deputy City Manager Gabriella Yap presented a staff report and Powerpoint
presentation.
Kit Fox, City Employee and RPVEA Vice President thanked the Council and staff for
cooperatively working and reaching an agreement with the Rancho Palos Verdes
Employee Association (RPVEA).
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda to (1) Receive and file
the executed tentative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes (City) and the Rancho Palos Verdes Employee Association
(RPVEA), for the period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020 (RPVEA MOU 2017-
2020) and the related draft resolutions; and (2) Continue this matter to July 18, 2017, to
consider the adoption of the draft resolutions, in accordance with the provisions of the
City's OPEN Policy.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Campbell called for a brief recess at 8:26 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:42
P.M.
Consideration and possible action to receive and file a status report on the Civic
Center Master Plan process
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were three requests to speak regarding this item.
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Senior Administrative Analyst Kit Fox presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Mickey Rodich, stated that the description of where City Hall is located in the
Environmental Site Assessment Report was incorrect; asked if the study includes the
former Nike Missile Facility Site below the underground; and inquired about any
possible deed or use restrictions on the property since it came from different
government agencies, each of which may have had different conditions.
Lenee Bilski, spoke about the history of the site and recommended that Staff and the
new Civic Center Committee review the Parks Recreation and Open Space Strategic
Plan from 2005 which has useful information; stated that the report contained some
errors and pointed out that the location description of City Hall is incorrect and Page 30
of the report indicates that in 1965 the property being used was Crestmont College
when indeed it was Marymount College; recommended that Staff review the Annenberg
situation.
Sunshine, suggested submitting the plan that was included in the 2005 strategic plan to
the National Park Service to review and critique. The plan can be used as a starting
point to creating a new site plan.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwomen Brooks to receive and file the
status report on the Civic Center Master Plan process.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY A COUNCILMEMBER:
Consideration and possible action to support Assembly Bill No. 1408 regarding
managing the population of ex -offenders who are subject to post -release
community supervision.
This item was removed by Councilman Dyda from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich to authorize the
Mayor to sign a letter to Assemblymember Calderon in support of Assembly Bill No.
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1408 (AB 1408) regarding reforms associated with managing the population of ex -
offenders who are subject to post -release community supervision.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
Dyda
ABSENT:
None
Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report on the status of the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Dewatering Well Project.
This item was removed by Councilman Misetich from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mickey Rodich, stated that before any additional funds are spent on the project that a
master plan should be developed and suggested the City hire the best geologist
available to develop a master plan that the City will follow.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to receive and file the
report.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES: None
Consideration and possible action to establish a Civic Center Advisory
Committee to support the development of a Civic Center Master Plan.
This item was removed by Councilman Dyda from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilman Dyda recommended that the Committee be responsible for identifying
facilities and capabilities that should be included in a Civic Center.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks to (1) ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, as amended to include as part of the Civic Center Advisory Committee's
duties suggestions for facilities and capabilities.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Brooks, Dyda, Misetich, Duhovic and Mayor Campbell
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (5 mins) (This section of the agenda is designated for
individual Council Members to request that an item be placed on a future City Council
meeting agenda.)
Councilman Dyda requested a discussion to consider the study session as a work
session with discussion on specific topic of interest.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: (10 mins) (This section of the agenda is designated
for oral reports from Council Members, as elected officials of the City, to report action
taken at intergovernmental organizations, committee, or association meetings. Council
Members are required to provide a brief oral report on their attendance at any meetings
where City funds have been expended. Detailed reports should be made in writing and
will be posted on the City's website.)
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting in memory of longtime resident Jack Harp. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:48 P.M., to 6:00 P.M. on June 6, 2017, for a Closed
Session meeting.
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor
City Council Minutes
Adjourned Regular Meeting
June 20, 2017
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