RPVCCA_SS_SR_2013_02_19_1_Goals_PrioritiesRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
2013 GOALS &PRIORITIES
Revised and Re-Adopted January 15,2013
1)PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ISSUES
•Focus on Crime Prevention:Prioritization of "Crime Watch,"notification of the
public,Neighborhood Watch (Score =14)
•At the February 21st City Council meeting,Deputy Will Bartlett made a
presentation on residential crime prevention tips and offered to make
similar presentations to interested homeowners groups.;
•RPV staff immediately posts Breaking News notices on the City
website regarding significant traffic accidents,road closures,
emergencies etc.on a 24/7 basis as we are notified (a level of service
not found in most other cities);
•The Summer 2012 City Newsletter focused on Crime Prevention;
• A New Law Enforcement web page was added to City's web site to
provide the public with more information and resources on crime trends
and prevention;and
•At the November 20th City Council meeting,Sgt.Rozas of the Lomita
Sheriff's Station provided a status report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding FY 12-13 Crime Prevention Enhancements,which included
neighborhood patrols by Volunteers on Patrol (240 hours)and the
Sheriff's Reserve Deputies (243 hours);a directed patrol along Palos
Verdes Drive South (92 hours)that resulted in a significant drop in
property crimes along with arterial corridor;increased Community
Outreach in the form of attending HOA meetings,Neighborhood Watch
meeting and block parties;producing public service announcements
(PSAs),conducting tours of the Lomita Station;staffing an information
booth at the City's July 4th Celebration event;participating in Read
Across America and Yellow Ribbon Week at local elementary schools;
and conducting teen safety/driving classes at Marymount College.
•Feb.19 Council meeting Captain Bolin presents updated crime stats
showing drop in Part 1 crimes in RPV.
•Forge Closer City Relationship with Sheriff's Department:Improve
communication with leadership at the Lomita Sheriff's station (Score =9)
•Staff engaged in greater communication with new Captain re:goals of
the Council,unacceptable incidents of non-communication or lack of
follow-thru such as correcting speed traps.
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•Increase Sheriff's Presence on South and West Sides of the City:Consider
creation of Sheriff's Department substation on City property (Score =6)
•Preliminary discussions held with ambulance,Park Rangers and
Sheriff re:potential locations at Point Vicente Park or Ladera Linda
Community Center.Will follow as master plans develop or new
opportunities arise.
•Review Sheriff's Department's Allocation of Assets:Promote better focus the
Department's efforts in the City (Score =5)
•Staff worked with Regional Law subcommittee and Peninsula cities to
redesign allocation of CORE,traffic and patrol units to best meet safety
needs as well as budgetary conditions.
•Notification of Public Safety Issues:Formalize system to notify City Staff of
public safety issues,review communications policy and guidelines (Score =5)
•See above.
•Create Joint Powers Agency for Emergency Management for the Peninsula:
Pre-arrangements to share resources during natural disasters (i.e.,wildfire,
earthquake,tsunami,flooding,etc.)and for other hazards (Score =4)
•Staff met with Mayor Misetich and the Area G Disaster Services
Coordinator on October 15,2012.It was discussed that the initial effort
would begin "Mayor to Mayor"by introducing the concept of the four
Peninsula cities sharing resource inventory lists with each other.
•Focus on Traffic Enforcement:Eliminate "speed traps"&replace with speed
warning signs/units,target perceived erratic driving related to Marymount
College (Score =3)
•Allocated additional 30%to traffic enforcement in FY12-13 Budget
•City Traffic Engineer will update all remaining speed zone surveys to
be compliant and defensible by the courts
•The City's consulting traffic engineer has completed the remaining
speed zone surveys which are currently being reviewed by staff.After
review the surveys will be presented to the Traffic Safety Commission
for a recommendation to City Council for approval and adoption.
•Palos Verdes Drive East Safety:Improve roadway safety (Score =2)
•Public Works preparing to hold public workshops on PVDE safety
improvements of public rights-of-way.The TSC has tentatively
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scheduled three workshops for Thursday,November 15th at 7pm,
Monday,December 10th at 7pm,and Saturday,February 2nd at
1Oam.;Staff will recommend awarding design of PVDE at the
September 18,2012 Council meeting.
•The Palos Verdes Drive East public workshops have been rescheduled
to Monday,December 10,2012 at 7pm,Saturday,February 2nd,2013
10:00am and Wednesday March 13,2013,7:00pm all to be held at the
Point Vicente Interpretive Center.The design is 60%complete and will
be finalized to start construction in the Summer.
•The plans for the safety improvement projects (upgrading guardrails,
chevron signs and striping)are complete.Staff is waiting for Federal
Authorization to proceed with construction.
•Staff has received Federal Authorization (E-76)to proceed with
construction.This project will upgrade the failed and damaged
guardrails along PVDE.The project plans and specifications have
been approved by the City Attorney's office and the project is ready for
bidding.
•Bicycle Safety:Cyclist safety and awareness,sharing of roadways with motor
vehicles (Score =2)
•Awaiting METRO approval of grant amendment to begin design for
PVDS construction bike compatible lanes both sides,excluding the
landslide.
•Metro has acknowledged receipt of the amendment and has provided
a verbal approval.The City is awaiting the final approval letter.
2)SAN RAMON CANYON PROJECT
•San Ramon Canyon Stabilization:Solicit financial support from the City &
County of Los Angeles and present financing alternatives (Score =12)
Design plans 100%completed;addressed environmental questions from
Army Corps of Engineers -awaiting review comments which are
anticipated by late September,need ACOE permit before project can be
advertised per State grant funding requirements:
•Awarded $9.5 million grant funding;
•Sewer re-Iocation complete;
•Shelf-ready early action stabilization project plan designed and ready
•Pursuing federal,state and LA funding,presented financing options to
Council July 17,reimbursement resolution adopted August 21;
•Received the Army Corp of Engineer's permit December 3,2012;
•Prospective Bidder's pre-qualification applications were received
December 5,2012;
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•The project is being advertised -the City has asked to received
proposals from pre-qualified bidders;the proposals received will be
opened at 11 :00 Thursday morning January 24,2013;and
•The City Council has directed Staff to develop funding alternatives,
including the possible use of Reserves and/or debt financing,to be
presented to the FAC.Subject to approval by the City Council,Magis
Advisors is expected to assist the City with the development of
financing alternatives.
•Jan.24 received 5 construction bids;will ask Council approval of
contract March 19.Anticipate June 2013 project start date.
3)CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
•Increase Citizen Involvement in Infrastructure Goal-Setting &Planning:
Review "lessons learned"from past projects,need more direct Staff outreach
to residents and businesses,identify instances and plans to deal with
deferred maintenance of facilities (Score =12)
•Public outreach in planning for Safe Routes to Schools with parent
surveys and student tallies to design project;also PTA presentation
and PW will participate in annual Walk to School Day;
•Public Works use of community workshops for planning of San Ramon:
RPV neighbors as well as LA mobile home park;
•Public outreach in design of Whitley Collins crosswalk;
•Preserve Trails Plan extensive public input from all user groups;
•Planning staff facilitates bi-annual Neighborhood Advisory Meeting
between Marymount College and surrounding neighborhood groups;
•Staff has begun to facilitate meetings of the Abalone Focus Group,a
group made up of City officials,neighbors and other interested parties
to help steer the design of the public improvements proposed for
Abalone Cove Park;
•Planning Staff has begun to plan the public outreach meetings for
obtaining public participation and input on updating the Lower Pt.
Vicente portion of the Coast Vision Plan and the City's Trail Network
Plan.
•Planning staff worked with many interest groups in preparing policy
reports on:Garage Sales,FAR,Hedges,Clean-Up Amendments,
Open Space Hazard and GIS Zoning;and
•Public Works use of City Council workshop to educate community
specific to the geophysics of the Altimira landslide complex including
potential mitigation projects to aid in slowing movement.
•Evaluate City Recreation Programs:Review the current types of recreation
programs offered to the public (Score =2)
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•Staff continues to evaluate and adjust recreational programs to meet
the needs of the community.This summer and fall,the R&P Dept.
added a Jr.Ranger Summer Camp;ran a successful Adult Softball
League;held a Music Festival at the Ladera Linda Community Center;
collaborated with the City of Torrance to offered a joint REACH events
for adults with developmental disabilities;added a second Pet
Vaccination Clinic;and,sponsored an Author Book Signing event at
the Point Vicente Interpretive Center.
•Public Outreach Program:Develop and implement a comprehensive program
for 2013 to familiarize residents about City services,resource information
available,public participation opportunities,fiscal and management
accountability,and frequently asked questions.
4)PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
•Infrastructure Funding:Consider a full range of funding options (Score =12)
•Staff and San Ramon Subcommittee pursued funding resources for
project with County and City of LA.Debt financing options have been
reviewed with City Council and a reimbursement resolution was
adopted August 21 to allow the city council the discretion in the future
to determine the funding plan including debt financing.
•Mayor and staff lobbied our representatives in Washington DC for
funding for the San Ramon project.
•As described above,the City Council has directed Staff to develop
funding alternatives,including the possible use of Reserves and/or
debt financing,to be presented to the FAC.Subject to approval by the
City Council,Magis Advisors is expected to assist the City with the
development of financing alternatives.
•Portuguese Bend Landslide:Roadway maintenance,dewatering wells
(Score =6)
•Current budget provides funding for new dewatering well (Abalone
Cove);
•City Council,in conjunction with Staff,conducted a landslide workshop
July 31 that reviewed the geology of the landslides,previous mitigation
measures and summarized possible future mitigation measures;and
•City Council directed Staff to bring back a report that further defines
the possible future mitigation measures,summarizes the costs and
prioritizes the projects -staff report to City Council is anticipated in
October/November.
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•Citywide Sewer Maintenance:Review maintenance program,schedule and
projects (Score =6)
•Abalone Cove Sewer Lift Station repairs are complete;
•Harris &Assoc.revised Citywide Sewer Report on needs and
maintenance;
•Currently reviewing sewer maintenance efforts with LADPW;and
•Reviewed sewer maintenance efforts with LADPW,anticipate reporting
finding with projects in Spring 2013.
•Citywide Storm Drain Maintenance:Review maintenance program,schedule
and projects (Score =5)
•PW Storm Drain Master Plan Update underway;
•Storm Drain Lining Project $1 million recently approved by Council -
construction in progress completion anticipated in October;
•Completed construction of Ronsard to Stokowski storm drain
improvements;
•Completed emergency project to restore drain facility in PB Landslide;
•Awarded GPS mapping contract for storm drains on east side of RPV;
•Awarded construction contract for improvements to Miraleste Plaza
storm drain system -const begins Sept 2012;
•Awarded contract for catch basin cleaning for FY 2012-12 -begins
Sept 2012;
•Design contract awarded for improvements to San Pedro Canyon
drainage system;
•Design underway for Mossbank extension runoff improvements;and
•Miraleste Plaza storm drain system,catch basin cleaning,design of
San Pedro Canyon drainage projects,and the Mossbank extension
improvements are substantially complete.
•Energy Audit of City Facilities:Provide update of grants and completed
projects (Score =3)
•Met with Contractor re:audit of City facilities;determined PVIC and
Hesse potential candidates for Auto Demand Response.Did agree to
Enterprise Energy Mgmt.System with SCE (free).The City is currently
designated a Valued Partner with SCE.Staff has qualified for Silver
Status with SCE which will increase the City's energy cost savings.
•In July,Staff met with Greg Stevens,a consultant who works on behalf
of the South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC)to begin a
full energy audit of the City's Municipal buildings.Mr.Stevens reviewed
the City's energy and gas bills over the past 12 months and conducted
site visits to each City facility.The audit will document the existing
lighting,HVAC,building envelope and insulation inventory for each
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facility.Mr.Stevens is currently in the process of preparing the audit
report for the City which will identify energy upgrade opportunities,
associated costs for upgrades,potential rebates,future payback,
HVAC and solar systems for the City Hall campus.
•Staff is also working with SBESC to scope the merits of applying for
grant funds to install wireless access devices to enable secured
transfer of energy consumption data at City facilities.
•County Sewer Pump Station at Western Avenue &Avenida Aprenda:Identify
issues to be addressed,encourage LA County Sanitation Districts to
complete work (Score =1)
•PW staff is in communication with County to complete and restore the
work site;and
•The construction was scheduled for completion by December 31,
2012,but a few of the final aspects of the project,including the final
paving of the Palmeras Place cul-de-sac,have been delayed and so it
is now expected to be complete in early 2013.
•CalWater Facilities within Portuguese Bend Community:Meet with CalWater
to ensure the safety of water lines and other infrastructure in active landslide
area (Score =1)
•Cell Sites in Public Right-of-Way:Explore options to provide better visual
screening (Score =0)
•Citywide Street Maintenance:Review street maintenance program (Score =
?)
•PW staff continually implementing Pavement Management Program,
largely on schedule for residential and arterial street paving projects.
Arterial rehab of PVDS is completed Will begin plan preparation for
Palos Verdes Drive East.Design of the next residential rehabilitation
project (Area 3 &5)is nearing completion.Construction is expected to
commence in about 3 months.
•Construction for PVDE roadway rehabilitation will commence Summer
2013.With the anticipated impacts,the summer months will be the
ideal time to construct the improvements.Further,due to the heavy
construction at Marymount College,it is best to delay the roadway
rehabilitation until after Marymount College completes most of their
improvements.
•The Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (Areas 3 &5)will
commence construction around January 2 (weather permitting).A
construction contract has been awarded to Hardy &Harper and project
details are being worked out.
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5)GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY,FISCAL CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY
•Evaluate "Core"City Services:What services do citizens really want from the
City?(Score =11)
•Full Transparency of Financial Information:Improve public access to City
financial information (Score =10)
•The following information is now posted on the City website and easily
identified for citizens:
•Employee Salary Rates
•Employee Salary Ranges
•Adopted Pension Revision that was implemented in September
2011,including employee's assumption of remainder of 8%
share of contribution immediately saving the City 1.5%of
compensation and establishing a 2nd tier for new employees (in
process)
•City Manager Employment Contract
•Employee W-2 Wages.
•Employee Salary Survey of Market Area
•RPV Staffing Levels and Cost,Comparing to other South Bay
Cities
•Full-Time Employee Benefits
•Personnel Rules
•CalPERS link to Facts vs.Myths re:Pensions
•State Controller's Certificate of Compliance
•All agendas,staff reports and minutes of the Oversight Board of
the Successor Agency of the RDA are prepared by Staff and
posted on the City's website
•All monthly cash balance reports and payment warrant registers
are available
•All financial reports,including the budget,CIP,5 Year Model,
CAFR (with audited financial statements)and midyear financial
report
•Establishing a Council policy for banking procurement,possibly
leading to a competitive process for banking and merchant credit
card services
•Coordinated a review by the FAC of the alternative methods for
obtaining and/or estimated the City's unfunded pension liability
culminating in a report to the City Council on June 19th
•Improve Organizational Efficiency:Run a "tight ship,"conduct performance
audit of City staffing &programs,analyze "needs"vs."wants,"consider
increased use of volunteers (Score =10)
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•Identified opportunity to augment crime prevention neighborhood
patrols by using Lomita Station "Volunteers on Patrol"hours.
•Council to award a contract to conduct an organizational efficiency
audit of City staffing vs.workload assignments July 17.
•Staff and PVNET,its current IT provider,are proceeding with the 2012
upgrade of the IT system,leading to improved energy and IT network
support efficiencies,cost savings,standardization of software and
desktop computers,improved remote access for users and video-
conferencing capabilities.Use of Office 2010 has been implemented,
following instructor-led classroom training and weekly introductory
workshops.Call handling design for the VOIP system is-ongoing.
Installation of replacement desktop computers is expected in January
2013.
•Completed replacement of the Main Page of the City's website,
including new features like Spotlight,City News &Events,topical scroll
bar and revisions of the drop-down menu that are now consistent with
other California cities.
•Recently Integrated texting and Twitter into the City's emergency
notification listserver system.
•Conduct a Business Survey:Staff to prepare a survey,with the assistance of
the Chamber of Commerce or other organizations with similar experience and
expertise,to assess what the City can do for businesses and how can the
City be a better partner with businesses.(Score =4)
•While not intended to fulfill this goal,Planning did conduct a small
survey of businesses in conjunction with proposed mixed zoning at
Golden Cove.
•Council Liaison to Advisory Boards:Consider whether each City advisory
board should have a designated City Council liaison (Score =4)
•Review of Existing Contracts/Consultants:Review all contracts and consider
formal bid process,review City's use of consultants,ensure that consultant
work product is actually used,review IT/PV on the Net (Score =3)
•Staff Analyst has prepared a comprehensive list of contracts,value
and term in order to aide in the process of determining new bids to be
undertaken.
•Evaluate Development Review Process:Review fees,expand lower-level
decision making,streamlined review processes,etc.(Score =3)
•Create a City Business Forum:Include City Council and Staff (Score =1)
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•Staff is an active participant in the PVP Chamber of Commerce's
Economic Development Committee and the South Bay Cities
Economic Development Roundtable.Staff is developing a page on the
City's Website to act as a business forum for receiving feedback from
City businesses and for disseminating information to City's businesses.
In addition,Staff participated in the PVP Chamber's "Community
Showcase and Job Fair"on September 29,2012.
•Evaluate View Restoration Process:Re-evaluate ordinance and procedures
(Score =1)
•Evaluate Employee Compensation:Review salary,benefits &pension
(Score =0)
•RPV Chamber of Commerce:Focus on developing RPV businesses,possible
"subset"of existing Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (Score =0)
•Evaluate City Tree Review Process:Re-evaluate ordinance and procedures,
try to preserve existing street trees (Score =0)
•Analyze various methods of generating revenues for the City:Analyze various
methods of generating revenues for the City,efficiency improvements and
expenditure reductions;
•The task is in process.
•Update the Committee's Memorandum to the City Council dated April 25,
2012 and titled "Calculation of the City's Unfunded Pension Liability":Receive
the 2012 CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Report,update the Committee's
Memorandum to the City Council dated April 25,2012 and titled "Calculation
of the City's Unfunded Pension Liability",and consider any other pension
related issues which City Council may direct;
•The task is in process.
•Conduct a competitive bid process for banking services.
•This task is in process and is expected to be completed in early 2013.
•Implementation of the recommendations made by NexLevel regarding IT
(including formalizing a Strategic Plan,installation of a help-desk incident
tracking &metric system and conducting quarterly internal IT meetings with
departments).
•The task is in process.
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•Conducting the competitive process for all IT services.
•The task is in process;however,Staff needs to complete the 2012 IT
Upgrade prior to proceed in early 2013.
•Implementation of the replacement accounting system (replacement was
high-priority recommendation by Management Partners in 2008.
•The task is in process.
6)PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
•Shared Use of PVPUSD &City Facilities:Coordinate with the school district
to share active recreation facilities (Score =11)
•Efforts still actively underway as School District nears fundraising goal
for pool.
•Eastview School District Issue:Consider whether to resume efforts to resolve
disenfranchisement of Eastview residents regarding PVPUSD issues (Score =
2)
7)WESTERN AVENUE CORRIDOR ISSUES
•Western Avenue Commercial Corridor~Evaluate &integrate existing Western
Avenue specific plans,SCAG grant proposal,City Municipal Code and other
programs for future discussion and goal-setting;SCAG grant status
tentatively agendized for 1/17/12 meeting (Score =10)
• A new Western Ave Corridor Vision Plan is being developed by a land
use consultant as part of the $100,000 Compass Blueprint grant
awarded to the City by SCAG.The plan is intended to improve the
aesthetics,economic development opportunities and traffic within the
commercial corridor.An advisory committee made up representatives
of local residential neighborhoods,businesses,the City of Los Angeles
and Caltrans will help guide the effort.
•Western Avenue Improvement:City "gateway,"improve aesthetics (Score =
7)
•The Western Avenue Vision Plan Advisory Group held its kick-off
meeting on August 22,2012.One of the primary goals identified by the
Group was to make Western Avenue more of a City "Gateway"through
streetscape beautification,increasing the walk ability,improving the
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pedestrian and bicycle experience and creating incentives for
businesses to renovate their buildings.A Draft Concept Plan to
improve aesthetics was presented to the Advisory Group on November
13,2012 and input was received.A refined Concept Plan will be
presented to the Advisory Group in February and to the general public
at a public workshop in March.
•Ponte Vista Project in San Pedro:Monitor and evaluate development
proposal for Ponte Vista site,focus on traffic impacts (Score =5)
•Project updates monitored by staff and presented in Border Reports.
8)INTERGOVERNMENTAL ISSUES
•Monitor Actions by the State of California:Staff to inform the Council of
actions by the State Legislature or State agencies that may adversely impact
the City or our residents (examples:unfunded mandates,tax/revenue
changes.
9)SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ISSUES
•SCE Infrastructure Safety &Reliability:Confer with SCE to ensure the safety
of electrical lines (Score =9)
•RPV staff participated in Peninsula-wide workshop held by SCE in
February where we demanded and received a comprehensive
planning document for improved electrical service reliability.
•In-depth report and presentation on SCE issues and recommended
actions to Council July 17 and follow up report by SCE given on Dec.
4.
10)CITY TRAIL SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT
•Trail System Enhancement:(Score =9)
•In October 2012,the Council approved amendments to the preserve
trails system which is managed by the PVPLC.Council also directed
that further analysis of safety considerations be undertaken.Trail
usage proposals will come back to the Council for consideration in
March.
•Planning and Public Works Staff is working on projects to enhance
certain trails outside of the Preserve (Salvation Army,Bronco and
Lower Hesse Park).
•As directed by the City Council on January 15,2013,Staff has reached
out to the other Peninsula cities to identify any inter-jurisdictional trail
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issues as Staff will start reporting the status of any said issues to the
City Council on a quarterly basis.
COMPLETED GOALS or TASKS SINCE 2012:
City Dog Park -The temporary dog park was constructed at Point Vicente
Park/Civic Center and officially opened on November 8,2012.The City will
continue to support a regional dog park location.
City Skate Park -Completed,due to the planned location of a Peninsula
park in Rolling Hills Estates.
City Dog Beach -The trial period and Council policy action was completed.
Peninsula-Wide Park Support of City Parks -Staff outreach was part of the
Dog Park and Skate Park discussions with Peninsula cities.
Overview of Current Business Environment -Staff (Rojas)presentation to
Council March 6,2012.
Review City Fees -Completed review of fees and staff (Rojas)covered in
presentation to Council on March 6,2012.
Evaluate Business Fees -Completed also on March 6,2012.
Streamline Business Openings -Completed also on March 6,2012.
Zero-Based Budgeting -Expanded menu of discretionary funding items for
Council budget workshop June 19,2012.
Support of Local Businesses -Completed with staff presentation March 6,
2012.
Enhance General Fund &CIP Reserves -Presented to Council June 19,
2012.
Prepare a Fiscal Health Statement -Presented FAC statement to Council
on January 15,2013.
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The following goals were not included on the final adopted list because they
are already under review or scheduled on the Tentative Agenda:
•Civic Center Master Plan:Staff to present all information about the Civic
Center project prepared to date to the City Council and the public within 60
days;City Council may then refer to PC and/or FAC for recommendations.
•Sheriff's Department Community Outreach:Consider Deputies'attendance at
HOA meetings
•Monitor Traffic Safety Commission Activity:Review &evaluate effectiveness
of flashing lights at crosswalks
•Animal Control:Review contract with County Animal Control,trapping of
wild/nuisance animals and road-kill disposal
•Review Fire Protection Services:Ensure weed abatement is sufficient on
City's open space prdperties
•Rancho LPG Butane Tanks in San Pedro:Reconsider position on the removal
of tanks?
•Terranea Resort:Evaluate fees and process for use of City Hall for off-site
Parking
•Current Park Improvement Initiatives:Provide City Council overview of status
of current projects (i.e.,Lower Hesse,Grandview,Abalone Cove grant,ADA
upgrades,etc.)
•Status of Redevelopment Agency:Staff to brief City Council on status of RDA
in light of recent State Supreme Court decision
•Beautification (Recycling)Grant Program:Reinstate the Beautification
(Recycling)Grant Program,review City policy,consider disbursement on
basis of best use/need,possibly focus on Hawthorne Boulevard or other
major corridors.
•Temporary Non-Commercial Banner Program:Re-evaluate aesthetics of
current banner sign "backdrops"
•Aircraft Noise Impacts:Monitor FAA airspace proposal for Long Beach
airport,monitor helicopter flight paths from Torrance airport
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•Re-Evaluate "No Solicitation"Ordinance:Review solicitation regulations and
alternatives;tentatively agendized for 4/3/12 meeting
•Public Feedback via City Website:Revise City website to provide enhance
opportunities for public feedback,opinion surveys,etc.
•Town Hall Meetings:Consider establishing a regular schedule of "town hall"-
style meetings
•Regular City Council Meetings:Reduce duration of meetings,length of Staff
reports
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