CC SS 20151215 SS01 - Tentative Agenda & City Council Goals
TENTATIVE AGENDAS*
*This list is a tool used by the City to plan and coordinate Council agendas. As a working
document, items on this list are subject to frequent changes.
Note: Time Estimates include 45 minutes for the first section of the agenda (Mayor’s
Announcements, etc. through the Consent Calendar) and 15 minutes for the last section
(Future Agenda Items through Adjournment).
January 5, 2016 – (Time Est. – 2 hrs 30 mins)
6:00 p.m. – Adj. Reg. Meeting – City Advisory Board Interviews (Planning Commission)
Closed Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Award Contract to Strath Pump for Dewatering Wells
Award Professional Services Contract to David Hamilton & Associates
Notice of Completion for Mira Catalina CDBG
Regular Business
Appointments to the Planning Commission (10 mins)
Discussion of Wireless Antenna Ordinance (Public ROW) (30 mins)
Public Safety Draft Strategic Plan (30 mins)
Consideration of Changing the Hours for Council Mtgs to Start and End Earlier (20 mins)
January 19, 2016 – (Time Est. – 3 hrs 30 mins)
6:00 p.m. – Adj. Reg. Meeting – City Advisory Board Interviews (Finance Adv. Comm.)
Closed Session:
Study Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Award Contract for Storm Drain Lining and Rehabilitation
Public Hearings
Residential Development in Zone 1 (1 hr)
Code Amendment Initiation – Housing Element (30 mins)
Coastal Permit for 70 Foot Tall Flag Pole at Trump National Golf Club (15 mins)
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Regular Business
Appointments to the Finance Advisory Committee (10 mins)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (20 mins)
Adoption of RPV Overhead Utilities Conversion Plan (Rule 20A or 20B) (15 mins)
February 2, 2016 – (Time Est. – 4 hrs 15 mins)
6:00 p.m. – Adj. Reg. Meeting – City Advisory Board Interviews (Storm Drain User Fee
Oversight Committee and Traffic Safety Comm.)
Closed Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Border Issues Status Report
Approve Consultant Contract - Ladera Linda Master Plan
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Annual Report
Public Hearings
Council Consideration of Storm Drain User Fee (2 hrs)
Regular Business
Appointments to the Storm Drain User Fee Oversight Comm. & Traffic Safety Comm. (10 mins)
Preserve Sign Program - Grant Funded (20 mins)
Arterial Walls and Fences Update (45 mins)
February 16, 2016 – (Time Est. – 3 hrs 20 mins)
Closed Session:
Study Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Award Pavement Striping Maintenance Contract
Public Hearings
Introduction of Updated General Plan (2 hrs)
Terranea CUP Revision – Driveway (20 min)
Regular Business
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March 2, 2016 – (Time Est. – 1 hr 30 mins)
Closed Session:
Ceremonial: Presentation of City Tiles to Former Committee/Commission Members
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Records Retention and Destruction Schedules
Public Hearings
Outdoor Lighting Code Amendment (30 mins)
Regular Business
March 16, 2016 – (Time Est. – 3 hrs)
Closed Session:
Study Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Public Hearings
Adoption of Updated General Plan (2 hrs)
Regular Business
April 5, 2016 – (Time Est. –)
Closed Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Border Issues Status Report
Public Hearings
Regular Business
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April 19, 2016 – (Time Est. –)
Closed Session:
Study Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
Consent
Public Hearings
Regular Business
Future Agenda Items (Identified at Council Mtgs & pending receipt of memo from
Councilmember)
December 16, 2014 – Current Council Ancillary Insurance Coverage (Campbell); Revisit the
PVPLC Management Agreement regarding Naming Opportunities (Duhovic)
January 20, 2015 – Consider feasibility of a resident oversight committee of the Sheriff
Department’s Services (Campbell); Consideration of Renaming Shoreline Park (Duhovic)
April 21, 2015 – City Partnership with traditional non-profit organizations in a non-monetary way
(Campbell)
June 2, 2015 – Public/private partnership regarding neighborhood beautification projects
(Campbell)
July 21, 2015 – Unfunded Pension Liability with CalPERS (Campbell); Expansion of resident
parking at Abalone Cove after evaluation of Del Cerro Parking Plan (Campbell)
August 4, 2015 – Status of Labor Negotiations with Employees (Campbell)
September 15, 2015 – City Attorney Review of Insurance, Potential Liability and Indemnification
Issues regarding the LPG Tank Facility (Duhovic)
October 20, 2015 -- Review Percentage of Allowable Hardscape at Residential Properties
(Duhovic)
November 17, 2015 – Ethics and Integrity Committee with focus on Social Media Policy (Brooks)
December 1, 2015 – Status Report regarding AYSO Contract Cancellation (Duhovic)
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Future Agenda Items Agendized or Otherwise Being Addressed
October 7, 2014 - Process of responding to residents’ emails sent to cc@rpv.com (Duhovic) [City
Manager to research and address]
February 3, 2015 - Wireless Antenna Ordinance (Knight) [Agendized for January 5, 2016]
March 3, 2015 – Annexation of the Navy Fuel Depot property into the City to utilize the space as
open space area into perpetuity (Misetich) [City Attorney researching]
June 30, 2015 – Skate Park (Campbell) [Staff will be working with Skatepark PV proponents]
July 7, 2015– Earlier start time for City Council Meetings (Brooks) [Agendized for January 5, 2016]
July 21, 2015 – Wireless Antenna Master Plan (Campbell) [Agendized for January 5, 2016];
Offshore Fireworks Display near Terranea in July 2016 to be funded by public/private partnership
(Misetich) [Staff addressing]
August 4, 2015 – Update report regarding Status of Energy Resources available to Residents to
Lower Utility Bills (Knight) [Mayor Knight to provide an update report and website link to City
Manager]; Consideration of Storm Drain User Fee (Campbell) [Agendized for February 2, 2016]
October 20, 2015 -- AirBnB Accommodations in the City (Knight) [Staff to agendize
November 17, 2015 – Southside Public Safety Facility Task Force (Duhovic) [Subcommittee of
Brooks and Duhovic formed on April 21, 2015]
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2014 City Council Goals
(last updated December 15, 2015)
Public Safety and Traffic Control
Priorities include:
1. Continue with focus on crime prevention
Response by: Report to City Council on options to enhance crime prevention
programs by April 15, 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Included funds in the FY15-16 Budget to provide two additional Sheriff’s
patrol units in the City. A contract amendment is scheduled for approval at
the August 18th City Council meeting, with the expectation that the additional
patrols will commence in September 2015.
• Included $72,000 in the FY15-16 Public Safety Special Programs budget
for annual targeted enforcement and outreach programs. To date, the
Lomita Sheriff’s Station has used these funds for the summer Coastal
Patrols and bicycle patrols along Western Avenue.
• Included funds in the FY15-16 Budget to equip two Sheriff’s patrol units with
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems. One system will be
shared by the three regional cities, while the second system will be used
exclusively in Rancho Palos Verdes. The two units have been ordered and
are currently being built for delivery and installation in September or October
2015.
• The staff is working with the Sheriff’s Department on a pilot program to
install fixed ALPR cameras on Palos Verdes Drive South at the City’s
eastern boundary. The cameras have been obtained and a new 20’ to 25’
tall wooden pole is scheduled to be installed on the landward side of the
street, near the existing welcome entry sign to the City, by the end of August
2015.
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• The City has continued to support the Lomita Sheriffs Station’s efforts to
expand the Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) program by featuring it in the
Spotlight section of the City’s homepage and including an article in the
Summer 2015 City Newsletter. In addition, on July 7th the City Council
introduced an Ordinance that will allow the Volunteers on Patrol to issue
parking citations in the City, augmenting their responsibilities and presence
in the community, as well as assisting the City in addressing parking
congestion issues in several key locations.
2. Continue forging close City relationships with Sheriff’s Department
Response by: On-going throughout 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Management staff from the three regional cities continue to meet on a
monthly basis with the Captain of the Lomita Sheriff’s Station to discuss
current law enforcement-related issues and concerns.
• The Lomita Sheriff’s Station continues to participate and have a presence
at City events. The most recent community event was National Night Out
held on August 4, 2015. In addition, the Station continues to send a
representative to City Council and Traffic Safety Committee meetings. The
Station Captain and other senior staff continue to make themselves
available to attend HOA and community meetings with City Council
members to answer questions and speak about crime prevention.
3. Create joint powers agency for emergency management for the Peninsula
Response by: Report to City Council on process to form a JPA or alternative
by May 31, 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office
Actions taken to achieve goal:
The City has been unsuccessful so far in moving forward the idea of an emergency
management joint powers agency for the Peninsula. However, the City continues
to actively improve its own emergency preparedness, work cooperatively with the
other Peninsula cities and to promote personal emergency preparedness in the
community through public outreach. The following specific actions have been
completed during 2015:
• In June 2015, staff completed the California Specialized Training Institute
(CTSI) Instructor Course, thereby allowing staff to now teach and certify
staff members in new basic SEMS and NIMS training courses.
• Public outreach emergency preparedness presentations were made by
Southern California Gas Company (February 19, 2015), Verizon (May 21,
2015) and Cox Communications (June 18, 2015). These presentations
were videotaped, shown on RPVtv and are posted on the City’s website.
• The Peninsula Cities are currently planning a joint Emergency
Preparedness Expo for the public on November 1, 2015 at the Norris
Pavilion.
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• A consultant has been retained to prepare a Continuity of Operations Plan
(COOP) for the City, with a kick off meeting scheduled with the staff
subcommittee on July 29, 2015.
• The emergency communications tower at the Civic Center was recently
inspected and maintenance was performed.
• City staff continues to attend monthly Area G Disaster Coordinator Meetings
to stay abreast of current State and Federal laws and mandates the City
must follow in order to stay compliant.
• City staff continues to attend quarterly meetings with the Peninsula area
emergency preparedness coordinators to share information and resources.
• To date, the City’s Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) completed
two “Beauty and the Beast” emergency preparedness presentations and is
reaching out to other educational and faith-based community groups to
expand the program to these entities.
• The City continues to support the Peninsula-wide Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program by advertising classes using several
types of media (i.e. the City’s Emergency Preparedness Webpage,
Breaking News ListServes and distributing flyers to Rancho Palos Verdes
public facilities).
4. Ambulance service on the south side of the City
Response by: Report to City Council on options to establish an ambulance
“station” on the south side of the Peninsula by August 31,
2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• The first meeting of the Southside Public Safety Task Force was held on
May 13, 2015. Based on the input received, staff has compiled information
on five potential sites which has been provided to the Council Subcommittee
member for review. The next Task Force meeting will be scheduled in late
August 2015.
Infrastructure
Priorities include:
1. Infrastructure Management Plan funding and alternatives
Response by: First infrastructure category by December 16, 2014
Assigned to: Public Works and Finance Departments
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• (Please see the December 2014 update for activities last year occurring in
this goal)
• The Committee at its January meeting elected two vice-chairs and created
three subcommittees (Prioritization, Master Plans and IT) to gather
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background information on systems and processes being currently utilized
by the City.
• The Committee meets at 6 pm the second Thursday of each month at
Hesse Park.
• The Committee is working to establish capital improvement plan
implementations policy recommendations for City Council consideration.
2. Continue with programmed maintenance and dewatering wells for
Portuguese Bend and Abalone Cove Landslide Areas
Response by: Quarterly updates and Public Works Staff to recommend
landslide mitigation measures, including but not limited to
dewatering wells, in accordance with approved and budgeted
capital improvement plan
Assigned to: Public Works Department
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Dewatering Well Maintenance: Each well is inspected monthly to determine
operational adequacy and maintenance is performed as needed.
• New Dewatering Wells: One new boring was conducted in February,
analysis of the well drilled reveled that soil conditions at depth were not
conducive to adequate flow within the well. Another dewatering well has
been re-drilled and is in operation. Negotiations for a new well easement
are in process to accommodate placement of the new well.
• Two locations for new wells adjacent to Burma Road have been identified.
It is anticipated that these wells will need to be drilled deeper than normal
to recover perched water which is common in areas with impervious clay
layers. Staff is working with the well contractor who has installed wells in
Abalone Cove for ACLAD, to develop a contract to perform well drilling
services for the City.
• A construction contract for over $1,000,000 of Portuguese Bend landslide
area dewatering wells is scheduled for City Council approval on January 5,
2016.
Citizen Involvement and Public Outreach
Priorities include:
1. Continue citizen involvement in infrastructure goal-setting process
Response by: Present Infrastructure Management Plan to City Council by
December 16, 2014
Assigned to: Public Works Department and City Manager’s Office
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• On June 17th, the City Council provided direction to Public Works to form an
infrastructure management advisory committee (IMAC) and commence the
community membership solicitation process
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• Following a recruitment and application period, the City Council concluded
the interviews with the IMAC candidates on October 7th and appointed
seven members to the Committee and selected a Chair on October 21st.
• The City received a $10,000 grant from the Davenport Institute to conduct
the civic engagement-portion for the development of the IMP, with work on
this task commencing in January.
• The first IMAC meeting was on December 3rd.
• The next IMAC meeting is scheduled for January 15 February 12, 2015.
• Upgrade to Geographic information Systems (GIS) underway which will
provide better information for use in better decision making and public
outreach campaigns.
• The Committee is establishing a schedule of study session/workshops with
the community to develop evaluation and ranking criteria.
• The Committee has tentatively established for January and February a
series of study sessions with the community.
2. Continue community workshops for issues such as safe school routes,
cross-walks, Coast Vision Plan, park/preserve improvements, etc.
Response by: On-going throughout 2014
Assigned to: All Departments (City Manager’s Office to lead)
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• On July 7, 2015, the City Council, after considering public testimony including
Staff’s presentation, amended the Coast Vision Plan for Lower Point Vicente.
The conceptual park plan adopted by the City Council includes site drainage
improvements, trail improvements, new landscaping, overlooks, and park
furnishings to name a few. The amended Vision Plan will be updated on the
City’s website within the coming weeks and will allow the City to seek grant
funding opportunities to see this park plan implemented.
• On October 21, 2015, Staff conducted the fourth public workshop on the update
to the Trails Network Plan. This workshop covered the trail routes in Section 3
of the Conceptual Trails Plan. The next public workshop on Section 4 is
tentatively scheduled for January 27, 2016.
• On September 23, 2015, City Staff and PVPLC Staff conducted a quarterly
public forum meeting on PUMP Implementation/Preserve Management.
Quarterly public meetings will continue throughout 2015.
• On October 5, 2015, Planning and PVPLC Staff attended the Portuguese Bend
Community Association’s monthly meeting to discuss the access (including
unauthorized access) into the Preserve.
• On July 15, 2014, the City Council affirmed the Sunnyside Ridge Trail
Improvement Project with direction that Staff from the Community Development
and Public Works Departments continue to meet with area residents and
interested parties during the design process, and that the trail make a
connection to the Conestoga Trail. The first Sunnyside Ridge Trail community
workshop between the neighbors and equestrian community is scheduled for
December 11th at Miraleste Intermediate School.
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• The first Sunnyside Ridge Trail community meeting was held on December 11,
2014 at Miraleste Intermediate School and productive input was received from
the attendees. The design consultant is currently working on a preliminary draft
plan.
• The second Sunnyside Ridge Trail community meeting was held on February
18, 2015 at Miraleste Intermediate School. A conceptual design was presented
based on best practices and public comments received at the December 11,
2014 meeting.
• The third Sunnyside Ridge Trail community meeting was held on May 6, 2015
at Miraleste Intermediate School. The modified Conceptual Design was
presented (modifications were based on comments received at the February
18 meeting) and resident comments received.
• Public Works and the City Attorney’s Office hosted a public workshop on
December 7 related to wireless antenna issues and the formulation of an
ordinance to regulate installations in the public right-of-way.
3. Expand public outreach program to familiarize residents and businesses
about City services, etc. (citizen survey, town hall meetings, leadership
academy, etc.)
Response by: On-going throughout 2014
Assigned to: All Departments (City Manager’s Office to lead)
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Public Works hosted many small-group meetings with residents impacted
by the rehabilitation of PV Drive East of this $3 million project.
• The City began work with CivicPlus on a new website, which will focus on
simplifying resident and business dealings with the City and on increasing
transparency underway. The new website is expected to be launched in
spring 2015.
Government Efficiency, Accountability, Fiscal
Control, Transparency and Oversight
Priorities include:
1. Determine timing, format, job description, etc. for new City Manager search
Response by: Work with Subcommittee to present contract for executive
search firm for City Council approval by April 1, 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office/Human Resources
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• On April 15, 2014, Council selected Bob Murray & Associates as best
proposal from Request for Proposals submitted. The recruiter was directed
to include a comprehensive Public Outreach program as part of the
selection process, including two Town Hall meetings and an on-line public
survey.
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• On August 6, 2014, Bob Murray & Associates formally launched City
Manager Recruitment via the internet, various professional associations, a
recruitment brochure, and on the City’s web site, closing the recruitment
on September 12, 2014 with the submittal of 49 applications.
• The City Council interviewed applicants for the City Manager position on
October 26th and November 4th, and is currently scheduled to conduct
additional interviews on January 18, 2015.
2. Council to improve conduct and efficiencies (JPIA Guidelines, Matrix
recommendations, etc.)
Response by: Present Matrix Report update to City Council on March 18,
2014, and conduct follow-up session with JPIA on April 29,
2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office/Human Resources
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• City Council reviewed status updates for the Matrix Report during the 1st quarter
of 2014, approving them on April 29, 2014
• City Council chose to not have the follow-up training session provided by CJPIA
due to a very busy schedule. No future date was selected.
3. Request recommendations from Human Resources Director on avoiding
another period of high turnover in City staff
Response by: Report to City Council by May 31, 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office/Human Resources
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Staff is compiling the results of the exit interviews and will present the results
to the City Council at a future date.
4. Reinforce actions taken regarding full transparency of financial information
(employee compensation/benefits, CAFR, etc.)
Response by: On-going throughout 2014
Assigned to: Finance Department
• The new RPV website includes a portal titled “Transparency” specifically for
posting of financial and other related content in one location for easy
access.
• The 2014 Employee Compensation & Benefits Analysis has been
completed, posted to the City’s website, and the City’s independent auditors
have completed Agreed-Upon-Procedures indicating that no exceptions
were noted.
5. Improve Organizational Efficiency (from Matrix Report, previous City Council
goals, etc.)
-Rebidding of contracts (large – City Attorney, IT, etc.)
Response by: August through December 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office and Finance Department
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Actions taken to achieve goal:
• The Public Works Department was reorganized in March 2014 to reduce
the supervisory span of control, establish career ladders, and create a
succession plan.
• Only July 15, 2014 the City Council approved a renegotiated contract with
the City’s current IT Services provider which included stronger Service
Level Agreements.
• On January 14, 2015, the IT Services Request for Proposals was issued to
prospective bidders in order to insure the City is procuring the best range of
IT Services available at the lowest cost.
• On January 20, 2015, the City Council approved Staff’s recommendation to
finalize contract negotiations with Tyler Technologies for a replacement
financials and permitting system. However, Tyler has not been responsive;
and on April 7, 2014, the City Council approved Staff’s recommendations to
cease contract negotiations with Tyler. Requests for Proposals will be
issued by the end of 2015 for replacement financial and permitting/land
management systems.
Parks and Recreation Programs
Priorities include:
1. City trail system enhancement
Response by: Complete Trails Network Plan Update by February 2015
Assigned to: Community Development and Recreation & Parks
Departments
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Staff has arranged a social media platform with Mindmixer to help garner
public participation and input on the Trails Network Plan Update
• Staff from the Community Development and Public Works Departments met
on June 18, 2014 with area residents on the proposed Sunnyside Ridge
Trail Improvement Project.
• On October 21, 2015, Staff conducted the fourth public workshop on the
update to the Trails Network Plan. This workshop covered the trail routes
in Section 3 of the Conceptual Trails Plan. The next public workshop on
Section 4 is tentatively scheduled for January 27, 2016.
Additional efforts to enhance the trail system:
• The City continues to participate and provide support for the PVPLC’s
Volunteer Trail Watch Program, including monthly coordination meetings
with VTW leadership, attending quarterly volunteer meetings, and
assistance training new classes of volunteers.
• The Preserve Management Team, consisting of PVPLC; Mountains
Recreation & Conservation Authority; and the Administrative, Recreation
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and Parks, Community Development, and Public Works Departments, has
changed the format of its monthly Preserve Management Team meetings
to provide more direct focus on maintenance and operations needs and
solutions in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
• On October 5, 2015, Planning and PVPLC Staff attended the Portuguese
Bend Community Association’s monthly meeting to discuss the access
(including unauthorized access) into the Preserve.
• City staff has created at public handout detailing legal coastal access points
and fishing restrictions. City staff has also worked together with PVPLC to
create a Share the Trails brochure that emphasizes trail safety and trail
etiquette. Staff’s intent is that these public pamphlets will increase public
education on safe and responsible use of the Nature Preserve.
• The Sunnyside Ridge Trail project is scheduled to be awarded at the
November 4, 2015 city council meeting with construction tentatively
planned to commence in early December (weather permitting).
2. Implementation of on-line access to recreation programs and space rentals
Response by: Complete “go-live” for Active.Net by May 2014
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Staff using ActiveNet for all REACH and City-run recreation registration.
• NEW 100% of FT and PT Staff trained. New PT staff will be trained as
they are hired.
• Hosted ActiveNet Community Support meeting to participating cities
currently using ActiveNet
• Created a User Guide to assist implementation of new system.
• The ActiveNet public access portal has been created, with customized
pictures added to the site.
• Transferred existing reservations and programs to new system.
• Created marketing plan for ActiveNet roll-out.
• Tested public site for errors and complications.
• Ordered additional credit card devices.
• Completed 3 day training with ActiveNet support staff to correct public site
errors and complications.
• Additional Credit Card readers (IPAD) have been ordered.
• Installed credit card devices at PVIC, Hesse, Ladera Linda & City Hall
• Went live with public Active.net site April 30, 2014.
• Trained new part time staff on new system (on-going).
• Implemented marketing plan for ActiveNet roll-out.
• Will continue to monitor and improve system as needed (on-going).
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs offered online thru Active.net.
Additional efforts being taken to improve implementation of Active.Net:
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• Design a tutorial video for new RPV website to assist the public/customers
with setting up a new user account. RPVtv has been contacted to
schedule filming of ActiveNet “how to video” for the public to be available
on the City’s website.
3. Continue with shared use of PVPUSD & City Facilities
Response by: City recreation programs to be available at Peninsula High
pool and Miraleste Intermediate gym by May 2014
Assigned to: Recreation & Parks Department
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Facilitated meetings with PVPUSD Deputy Superintendent and Athletic
Director to tour the sites and discuss logistics and school district
requirements for implementation of the MOU.
• Met with the CEO of Toque Futsal to discuss potential partnership
opportunity to bring futsal to the Miraleste Gym.
• Researched resources for lifeguards for open swim at Peninsula High as
well as program option opportunities with ZAP.
• Outreach efforts made with the San Pedro YMCA for potential partnership
opportunities for lifeguard resources and swim classes/program
opportunities.
• Met with San Pedro YMCA to finalize contracted lifeguard services.
• PVPUSD approved program proposal for indoor futsal program in
Miraleste Gym.
• Drafted third party operator agreement for indoor futsal program in
Miraleste Gym.
• Developed a summer open swim schedule for Peninsula High Pool.
• Hired part-time staff for additional pool and gym staffing needs.
• Began offering Open Gym Basketball at Miraleste Gym on Tuesdays from
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
• Entered into a rental agreement with third party operator to offer indoor
futsal at Miraleste Gym.
• Researched the cost to have San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA offer
Lifeguard services during Open Swim at Peninsula High Pool.
• Began trial youth indoor soccer sessions at Miraleste gym to drum up
interest in future league.
• First session of Open Gym Basketball and Indoor Soccer program
concluded.
• Met with San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA and conducted site visits to
examine future joint use and partnering on programing at RPV Parks and
Peninsula Pool.
• April 2015: Met with City of to discuss Summer Penn HS Pool use.
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• June 2015: Entered into an MOU with City of Rolling Hills Estates and San
Pedro and Peninsula YMCA to offer summer swim classes and open swim
for the public on behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Additional efforts being taken to enhance shared use of PVUSD/City Facilities:
• On an ongoing basis, staff will evaluate and implement programing at
Miraleste Gym for spring/summer sessions.
• Look into additional opportunities for use of School District fields, pools
and gymnasiums.
4. Continue with evaluation of city recreation programs,
sustainability of/demand for programs
Response by: Complete evaluation by August/September 2014
Assigned to: Recreation & Parks Department
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Implemented “day of event” surveys to track participant’s residency and
effectiveness of event aspects.
• Inventoried and identified past surveys, studies and reports to aid in
analysis.
• Identify, implement and evaluate a survey method to obtain current
recreational trends and program needs of the community.
• Performed benefit analysis of current City programs to identify level of
service provided based on community and individual service criteria.
• Conducted extensive survey of current private and public recreation
facilities, programs, sports leagues etc… in Rancho Palos Verdes,
PVPUSD and neighboring communities to assist with evaluation/analysis
of recreation programming.
• Implemented an on-line survey to obtain public attitudes and opinions on a
wide range of recreation issues and programming options.
• Conducted series of site-specific and general parks public workshops and
stakeholder meetings in conjunction with Park Master Plan Update to
obtain information about community attitudes towards current and
potential recreation programming.
• Utilized surveys at City programs and events to ascertain public response
and demand.
• Staff will continue to research surrounding jurisdictions to stay current on
comparative services and fees.
• Presented Draft Parks Master Plan Update to City Council on June 30,
2015. Received direction from Council to focus on “less is more”
approach to park planning, emphasis on maintaining current assets with
emphasis on trash and graffiti and to review staffing levels.
• Council approved increased trash and graffiti services (PW) on July 21.
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• Council approved 6.75 new PT staffing equivalencies to enhance service
levels at existing staffed parks, unstaffed parks (roaming staff) and
establishing Eastview as a staffed park.
• Council approved almost 4,000 hours of part-time staff to provide a
presence and assist with trail maintenance in the Preserve. Staff is
starting the process of preparing a training schedule and recruiting to fill
those positions.
• Parks Master Plan Update approved by City Council on October 6, 2015
Additional efforts being taken to deepen the analysis of programs and their
sustainability and demand:
• Staff will continue to analyze the comparison of privatized rentals,
independent contractors and in-house services.
• Staff will continue to research surrounding jurisdictions to stay current on
comparative services and fees.
• 10 local cities being surveyed to ascertain their rental rates and categories
Intergovernmental Issues
Priorities include:
1. State, County and Regional
Response by: On-going throughout 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• City Council continued to receive bi-monthly Border Issues Status Reports
throughout 2014.
• Councilmembers participated in public meetings (i.e., State Lands Commission,
etc.) regarding the Rancho LPG facility in San Pedro during 2014.
• City Council took a position supporting AB 1839 (Gatto) regarding State film tax
credit program.
• City Council took a position opposing SB 556 (Padilla) regarding contracted public
safety services.
• City Council reviewed and took positions on 2014 League of California Cities
Annual Conference Resolutions and directed voting delegate to vote accordingly.
2. Revisit Council policy on upcoming legislation
Response by: Present Policy No. 29 to City Council for review by April 2014
Assigned to: City Manager’s Office
Actions taken to achieve goal:
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• City Council reviewed and approved revisions to City Council Policy No. 29 on
March 4, 2014.
3. Aircraft Noise Impacts: Monitor FAA airspace proposal for Long Beach
airport, monitor helicopter flight path revisions to/from Torrance airport &
attend and participate in these workshops and the overall SoCal OAPM
process to emphasize the importance of avoiding any increase in Peninsula
overflights or reduction in altitudes that would adversely impact City
residents.
Response by: On-going throughout 2015
Assigned to: Community Development Department
Actions taken to achieve goal:
• Attended LAX/Community Noise Roundtable meetings on a bi-monthly
basis.
• Monitored and updated City’s webpages related to reporting aircraft and
helicopter noise.
Future Actions to achieve goal:
• Continue to attend LAX/Community Noise Roundtable meetings.
• Continue to monitor and provide updates related to FAA airspace issues
that potentially affect the City and helicopter flight path revisions to/from
Torrance airport.
• Continue to submit comment letters on the City’s position on FAA
proposals as necessary.
(Adopted by Rancho Palos Verdes City Council on February 18, 2014)
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