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CC DM 20150721 B - 20150707 CC MINS DRAFTDRAFT MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Knight at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed into Closed Session. The meeting reconvened at 7:09 P.M. City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight ABSENT: Misetich (excused) Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Nicole Jules, Deputy Public Works Director; Ara Mihranian, Deputy Community Development Director; Ron Dragoo, Principal Civil Engineer; Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst; Daniel Trautner, Recreation Services Manager; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk. Also present were the following: Chuck Stephan, KOA Corporation; and, Captain Blaine Bolin, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director of Finance Cullen. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Knight announced that 43 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. Mayor Knight announced that effective July 1, 2015, the entire City is serviced by one residential and recycling hauler, EDCO. He noted that EDCO has agreed to freeze all residential rates for the next year and to honor all discounts, prior rates and services previously in place. He added that new recycler of the month cards will be included in the July billing. Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 1 of 10 Mayor Knight announced that the Public Works Department was recently selected to receive the Small City Award for Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association for the San Ramon Canyon Storm Drain Project. He congratulated the Public Works staff on receiving this national award. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Knight announced Recyclers of the Month from the June 16, 2015 City Council meeting: Minaz Ahamed and Mohammad Bozorgzad. He indicated that all winners receive a check for $250 representing a year of free refuse service and urged everyone to participate in the City's Recycling Program. He noted that in addition to winning the Recycler Drawing, the two individuals had also won a Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit from the City at a value of $60.00. /_1aa:Zo1%1We] a11C1=I_Tr]=1 i!IBLI1 Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the agenda, as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda) City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there was one request to speak. Whitney Wilson, Rancho Palos Verdes, provided comments regarding the feasibility of extending recycled water lines to the Peninsula to replace the potable water currently used on golf courses, City parks, and the cemetery located in Rancho Palos Verdes. He added that there were grant funding opportunities available through the state and that the West Basin Water Association was seeking funding for construction of recycled water facilities. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Willmore provided a brief recap of the City's Annual July 4th Celebration; and an announcement regarding the upcoming General Municipal Election scheduled for November 3, 2015 and the opening of the nomination period for candidates for City Council. CONSENT CALENDAR: Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 2 of 10 Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich 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 June 16, 2015 Regular Meeting. Register of Demands ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. City Treasurer Authorization 1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-54, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH VARIOUS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS THE CITY TREASURER; 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES FOR ACCOUNTS WITH BANK OF THE WEST; 3) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-56, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES FOR THE CDARS PROGRAM WITH MALAGA BANK; and, 4) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2015-57, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH MALAGA BANK. Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement and Execute the Fifth Amendment for a One -Year Contract Extension for Aegis, ITS, Inc. Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 3 of 10 Approved the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Aegis, ITS, Inc., formerly Econolite Traffic Engineering and Maintenance, Inc. May 2015 Monthly Report of Cash Balances Received and filed the May 2015 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Adoption of Ordinance No. 570 — Amendments to Municipal Code Relating to Recovery of Attorneys' Fees by a Prevailing Party and Enforcement of Parking Restrictions by Volunteers On Patrol ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 570, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AUTHORIZING RECOVERY OF ATTORNEYS' FEES BY PREVAILING PARTY AND AUTHORIZING MEMBERS OF THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT'S VOLUNTEERS ON PATROL PROGRAM TO ISSUE PARKING CITATIONS AND AMENDING SECTIONS 1.08.010, 1.16.250, 1.16.260, 5.04.220, 8.16.020, 8.24.090, 8.24.190, 9.28.130, 9.28.160, 9.28.190, 10.32.020, AND 17.02.040 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Film Permit Daily Use Fee Increase City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests received, and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open. Senior Administrative Analyst Fox provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to adopt the staff recommendation with an amendment to the fees in Category 3 (Video -City Property) to increase the filming fee to $1,000 for each of the filming activities within that category. Additional discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the staff recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-58, AS AMENDED, A Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 4 of 10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING INCREASED DAILY USE FEES FOR FILMING ON CITY PROPERTIES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich Adoption of Annual Conformance Resolution Certifying Compliance with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests received, and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to waive the staff report. Director Rojas provided comments regarding the annual requirement. As there were no requests to speak, Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the staff recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-59, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY ADOPTING THE CITY'S 2015 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT (LDR) AND SELF -CERTIFYING THE CITY'S CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich REGULAR BUSINESS: Amendment to the Lower Point Vicente Portion of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan (Supports 2014 City Council Goal - Continue Community Workshops Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 5 of 10 for Issues such as Safe School Routes, Cross -walks, Coast Vision Plan, Park/Preserve Improvements, etc.) City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were five requests to speak regarding this item. Deputy Community Development Director Mihranian provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch. Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that it was his understanding that the Lower Pt. Vicente site was being discussed, not the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC), yet he noted that the staff report included information regarding PVIC. He opined there should be a broad view of the preservation of history of the Peninsula at PVIC, including the ocean museum, Portuguese Bend Landslide, archaeological artifacts, agricultural history, etc. John Wessel, Rancho Palos Verdes, suggested that there should be the inclusion a native habitat zone along the stretch of Palos Verdes Drive West to provide a continuing corridor for avian life, such as the gnatcatcher. He added that Amenities 5 (Geology/Fossil), 6 (Archaeological Dig), and 7 (Spanish Rancho), as identified on the Lower Point Vicente Concept Plan (LPV Plan), be moved closer to the parking lots to allow for minimal impact on native avian species. Sharon Yarber, provided commentary regarding initial reservations raised by Mr. Seigenthaler, National Park Service, regarding the LPV Plan, noting he had concerns regarding the excessive development and was interested in knowing if there was public support for the suggested plan. She noted the LPV Plan needs additional detail, including information regarding the use of space at the site, cost and maintenance estimates, and funding information. She commented on the site attracting more visitors; relocation of the parking lot; opportunities for public input; native versus manicured grass areas being consistent with proposed activities; and the use of grey water to irrigate the property. V, submitted a letter from an attorney and provided comments regarding the objectivity of the small focus group; lack of public input regarding the LPV site; and concerns regarding the use of the land for the proposed exhibits as they are not consistent with the passive activity of the site. She noted she was in favor of the preservation of "natural ground" and opposed the proposed outdoor exhibits, and dry farming landscaping and suggested moving the path further away from private properties. Eva Cicoria, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she served on the Focus Group and noted that she gathered input from other members of the public during this process. She noted the proposed LPV Plan was a compromise from those who represented Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 6 of 10 relative extremes, with some members of the public in favor of the exhibits and historical aspects of the plan while others were minimalists. She noted she was in favor of Phase 1 of the LPV Plan. David Sundstrom, stated that he served on the Focus Group and noted he was strongly in favor of the Phase I improvements to enhance the natural features of Lower Pt. Vicente and opposed to the Phase 2 improvements of outdoor exhibits and expanded parking areas. He opined that education at Lower Pt. Vicente should focus on the attributes of the Pacific Ocean and the indigenous flora and fauna in compliance with the Program of Utilization for the site; noting he was not in favor of additional paved parking at the site. RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Knight called a brief recess from 8:23 P.M. to 8:34 P.M. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to adopt Phase 1 and eliminate Phase 2 of the Lower Point Vicente Plan. Clarification was provided to staff regarding the renaming of the "Wall of Honor" to "Recognition Wall" and the removal of that feature from the Lower Point Vicente site, with that element added to the Upper Point Vicente/Civic Center site; and ensuring there is a true wildlife habitat corridor at Lower Point Vicente for native species, such as the gnatcatcher, with the appropriate setback from Palos Verdes Drive West. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich Approval of Final Design for the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project (Supports 2014 City Council Goals — Citizen Involvement and Public Outreach and City Trail System Enhancement) City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item. Principal Civil Engineer Dragoo provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch. Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 7 of 10 Sandra Sandoval, Rancho Palos Verdes, spoke in support of the proposed trail plans, noting that the trail was necessary to make certain that certain equestrian properties, such as hers, are not landlocked. Sharon Yarber, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was in favor of the plans as presented by staff, noting that a 10 -foot span between the homes would be important, but that an 8 -foot span in the canyon would be adequate. Sherree Greenwood, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she was in full support of the staff recommendation, noting her dream has always been for her children and grandchildren to enjoy the equestrian trails as proposed. Chuck Stephan, Vice President, KOA Corporation, provided comments regarding the design of the trail and life span of the keystone block walls versus the post and timber walls. He added that he would prefer to use the block walls for maintenance purposes. Discussion continued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch. Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to adopt the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the design of the Sunnyside Ridge Trail Segment Project as presented; and, 2) Authorize staff to proceed with advertising the project for construction bids. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich Amendment to the Municipal Code Relating to the Regulation of Skateboarding and the Prevention of the Dangerous Activity Known as "Bombing" City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item. City Attorney Lynch provided a staff report regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members, City Attorney Lynch, and staff. Alex Gray, Skatepark PV, stated that he is grateful that the Skatepark PV was endorsed at the last Council meeting and noted that Skatepark PV would be willing to work with the City regarding the bombing issue. He added that he was opposed to skateboard "bombing" and noted enforcement may be a bit difficult. Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 8 of 10 Noel Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated he was in support of the ordinance against bombing as it was prudent for City to protect the safety of the skateboarders and to protect drivers from a possibly tragic situation. Chuck Hunt, Skatepark PV, stated that he was in support of the creation of a skate park at the Civic Center, noting that there has been improvement in the language of the proposed documents. He stated he was not in favor of skateboard "bombing" or "speed boarding," yet struggled with the problem of a skateboarder not being able to skateboard on the street right outside of his home. Discussion continued among Council Members, staff, City Attorney Lynch, and Sheriff's Captain Bolin, Lomita Station. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved to continue the meeting to no later than 11:00 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: 1) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 571, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING SECTION 12.16.120 OF TITLE 12 OF CHAPTER 12.16 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO RESTRICT THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS ON CITY ROADWAYS AND TO CURB THE DANGEROUS I 9Is] we] a 1.1101W:31►Lem The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich Discussion continued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch. Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to continue the consideration of a resolution prohibiting the use of skateboards and similar non - motorized wheeled devices on certain public streets to a future date after more input, and after the ordinance is in place, with a more formalized process to determine which streets should be included in the resolution. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, and Mayor Knight NOES: None ABSENT: Misetich FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 9 of 10 The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items: Earlier start time for City Council Meetings (Brooks) 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 June 30, 2015. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Lynch reported that regarding the Closed Session items (Potential Litigation against the City regarding the Green Hills matter and the Potential Litigation against the City regarding a challenge to the Landslide Moratorium with respect to lots in Zone 2), unanimous direction was given to staff and no action taken by the City Council, with Councilman Misetich absent from Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT: At 10:53 P.M., Mayor Knight adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular Meeting/Closed Session to conduct interviews of City Attorney firms. Attest: City Clerk WACity Council Minutes\2015\20150707 CC MINS DRAFT.docx Mayor Draft City Council Minutes July 7, 2015 Page 10 of 10