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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JULY 29, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 P.M. by Mayor Duhovic at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
ABSENT: *Campbell (excused)
*Councilman Campbell arrived at 7:37 P.M.
Also present were Carolynn Petru, Acting City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney;
Dennis McLean, Director of Finance; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory
Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Ara Mihranian, Deputy Community
Development Director; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; Nicole Jules,
Deputy Director of Public Works; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; and, Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Director of Recreation and Parks Linder.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Duhovic announced that there was currently a recruitment underway for th e
newly established Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee. He encouraged
residents with an interest in the City’s infrastructure projects to apply.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Duhovic announced Recyclers of the Month from the July 15, 2014 City Council
meeting: Edward Dietz and Nancy Davis. 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.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Knight, to approve the
agenda, as presented.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
Minas Yerelian, stated that the Council approves funding for many projects in the City,
including a dog park, skate park, and air conditioning for the City Hall buildings, and he
requested funding for the planting of trees in the center median along Hawthorne Blvd.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Petru provided information regarding a Community Blood Drive
sponsored by the Lomita Sheriff’s Station to be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.
She noted that staff was utilizing new monitors on a trial basis this evening, which are
part of a larger project to improve the audio/video systems of the McTaggart Memorial
Hall/Council Chambers.
Director of Recreation and Parks Linder provided a recap of three recent community
events: 1) The City’s first Volunteer Clean-Up Day held at lower Hesse Park; 2) The
City’s first Movie in the Park Night held at Eastview Park; and, 3) Shakespeare by the
Sea held at Hesse Park.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item E (Award Contract to Joe’s Sweeping, Inc. for Street Sweeping
Services) and Item F (Professional Services Agreement with NexLevel for Services
regarding Forthcoming Request for Proposal for Information Technology Services); and
staff has requested the removal of Item E from the agenda with that item continued to
the August 5, 2014 Council meeting agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Knight moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Item No. E (Award Contract to Joe’s Sweeping, Inc. for Street
Sweeping Services) removed from the agenda per staff’s request.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Campbell
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 May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting; June 19, 2014 Special
Meeting; and July 4, 2014 Special Meeting.
League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference Resolutions
Authorized the City Council’s Voting Delegate to support the adoption of League of
California Cities General Assembly Resolution No. 1 (Illegal Marijuana Grow Site).
Classification and Compensation Study - Professional Services Agreement - Koff
and Associates
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the professional services agreement
with Koff & Associates to conduct the Citywide Classification and Compensation Study
for an amount not to exceed $44,688.
Award Contract to Joe’s Sweeping, Inc. for Street Sweeping Services (Supports
2014 City Council Goal No. 4: Government Efficiency, Accountability, Fiscal
Control, Transparency and Oversight)
This item was removed from the agenda and continued to August 5, 2014.
Professional Services Agreement with NexLevel for Services regarding
Forthcoming Request for Proposal for Information Technology Services
(Supports 2014 City Council Goal No. 4, Government Efficiency, Accountability,
Fiscal Control, Transparency and Oversight)
Approved the Professional Services Agreement with NexLevel Information Technology,
Inc. (“NexLevel”) for advisory services, including the preparation of technical
documentation of the City’s Information Technology System (“City Systems”) and the
Request for Proposal documents to conduct a competitive bid process for Information
Technology (“IT”) services for an amount not to exceed $40,000.
Authorization to Preserve the Rights to the Website Domain Name RPVCA.GOV
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Authorized the Mayor to sign the “.GOV Domain Registration Request,” a form letter as
provided to the City from the General Services Administration (GSA) to preserve the
City’s rights to the second level domain name “RPVCA.GOV”.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 557- Adopting by Reference Title 10, Animals, of the
Los Angeles County Code
City Clerk Morreale reported that this public hearing was continued from the July 15,
2014 City Council Meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
As there was no request for a staff report, the staff report was waived.
Without objection, Mayor Duhovic so ordered.
Mayor Duhovic declared the public hearing closed.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: ADOPT
ORDINANCE NO. 557, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 10, ANIMALS, OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Campbell
REGULAR BUSINESS:
West Vector Control District Update Report
West Vector Control District Board Member Sala provided an oral report regarding
health concerns pertaining to West Nile Virus, which is transmitted by mosquitos. She
reported that the Board approved a one-time increase in the annual benefit assessment
charge to the taxpayers to fund the construction of a new building at the West Vector
Control site.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Ms. Sala.
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By acclamation, the Council received the update report on the West Vector Control
District.
Local Coastal Plan Amendment Initiation Request
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item.
Deputy Community Development Director Mihranian provided a brief staff report
regarding this item.
Jill Martin, Attorney, VH Property Corporation, Rancho Palos Verdes, thanked the
Council for addressing the landmark flag pole at the Trump National Golf Club and
encouraged the Council to approve the amendment to the City’s Local Coastal Plan.
Mickey Rodich, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was in favor of the amendment to
the Local Coastal Plan, noting that he was present at the July 9, 2014 Coastal
Commission. He stated he was not in agreement with the Coastal Commission that a
flag pole is a structure, while a cell tower and a radio antenna is not a structure. He
reported that at the end of the Ventura Pier there is a nearly 70-foot tall flag pole with a
large flag, which has received no opposition. He added the flag pole at Trump National
should be resolved soon.
Sharon Yarber, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she is not unpatriotic, but is
concerned regarding the process, since the flag pole at Trump National Golf Club was
constructed without a permit, and after-the-fact the City accepted the dedication of the
land where the flag pole is located. She noted concerns with the possibility of other
private property owners along the coast to construct tall flag poles, and opined that the
Local Coastal Plan Amendment cannot be limited to the Trump National organization.
She noted she was in favor of the California Coastal Commission’s opinion th at the flag
pole should be limited to the height of 16 feet.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilman Campbell arrived at 7:37 p.m. and joined the dais, during the discussion of
this item.
Councilman Campbell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to direct Staff to
take this item to the Planning Commission to initiate an amendment to the City’s Local
Coastal Plan to allow the Trump Flag Pole (Veteran’s Flag) adjacent to Founder’s Park
at Trump National Golf Club, and to allow City staff and Coastal Commission staff
flexibility to address possible options.
Without objection, Mayor Duhovic so ordered.
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City Manager Recruitment – Bulletin Approval
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
Human Resources Manager Robinson provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff regarding proposed modifications
to the recruitment bulletin.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: 1) Approve the
final City Manager Recruitment bulletin prepared by Bob Murray & Associates, as
amended by Council’s modifications; and, 2) Authorize Mr. Murray to open the
recruitment process and circulate the bulletin.
Council requested that the final draft of the City Manager Recruitment brochure be
emailed to them.
Without objection, Mayor Duhovic so ordered.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 8:20 P.M. to 8:31 P.M.
Point Vicente Park Skate Park Feasibility
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were five requests to speak regarding this item.
Director of Recreation and Parks Linder provided a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation regarding the proposed Skate Plaza at Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch.
Alex Gray, PV Skatepark, Rancho Palos Verdes, a professional surfer, thanked the
Council for the consideration of a skate park which creates a healthy and fun sports
outlet for the youth in the community to express themselves, exercise their skill, and
deter them from unhealthy activities such as substance abuse. He stated that PV
Skatepark is willing to influence and help the youth while working with the City to create
something positive for the community.
Jim Parker, Skatepark PV, stated that skate parks in Hermosa Beach and Laguna
Beach have had no major accidents, liability issues, or lawsuits. He noted the skate
facility is needed for both boys and girls, and described the difference between the
designs of the bowl skate park at Peck Park vs. the more urban design of the proposed
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skate park at the Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center location. He noted access to the Peck
Park facility is not possible for youth who do not drive, since it is nearly 10 miles from
the Civic Center site.
Jack Lobenstein, PV Skatepark, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he is in the eighth
grade and has been skateboarding since he was three or four years old in his
neighborhood. He noted that Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center is within walking distance of
his home and would serve as an ideal skate park location for the youth in the area.
Susan Seamans, Skatepark PV, Rolling Hills Estates, stated that she began supporting
a skate park in the Peninsula community five to six years ago, and asked those in the
audience in support of a skate park to stand. She encouraged the City Council to
consider a low profile skate park at this location, and noted the LA County Sheriff’s
Department has been in support of a skate park on the Peninsula.
Steve Frandsen, Skatepark PV, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he is involved in a
campaign which encourages families spending time together in sports, noting he surfs
in the early dawn hours with his children. He stated he would like to see the proposed
skate park at the Pt. Vicente/Civic Center site, so that he could incorporate
skateboarding time with his family.
Additional discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: 1) Complete the
Parks Master Plan Update; 2) Initiate an update of the Coast Vision Plan; and,
3) Include a skate park element at Point Vicente Park as part of these efforts.
Councilman Campbell offered an amendment to the motion, to leave open the
possibility to allow flexibility in the process, if there is a speedier way to move the skate
park forward.
The amendment to the motion was not accepted.
Additional discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 9:52 P.M. to 10:03 P.M.
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Ordinance Reducing the Utility User Tax Rate from 3% to 2.75% and Modernizing
the City’s Utility User Tax and Emergency Resolution Authorizing the City Council
to Call an Election on November 4, 2014 to Request the Voters to Approve the
Ordinance
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were five requests to speak regarding this item.
City Attorney Lynch provided a staff report and PowerPoint overview regarding the
background of the Utility User Tax (UUT) and the legal issues for the Council to
consider placing the proposed UUT Measure on the November 4, 2014 Ballot.
Director of Finance McLean provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding the fiscal overview and impact of the loss of the Utility User Tax (UUT).
Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
Mayor Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to extend the meeting to
11:15 P.M. to consider new business.
Without objection, Mayor Duhovic so ordered.
Additional discussion ensued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch.
Mayor Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to extend the meeting to
11:30 P.M. to consider new business.
Without objection, Mayor Duhovic so ordered.
Discussion continued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Knight, to approve the staff
recommendation to: 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, UNANIMOUSLY
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF A
MEASURE THAT DECREASES THE RATE OF THE CITY’S UTILITY USER TAX
FROM 3% TO 2.75% AND MODERNIZES THE TAX ON THE BALLOT FOR A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE NOVEMBER 4,
2014 ELECTION; and, 2) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. ___, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, REDUCING THE RATE
OF THE CITY’S UTILITY USER TAX FROM 3% TO 2.75% AND MODERNIZING THE
CITY’S UTILITY USER TAX.
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Mayor Duhovic moved a substitute motion, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to
continue this item and Item No. 7 (November 4, 2014 Special Municipal Election) to the
August 5, 2014 City Council Meeting.
Without objection, Mayor Duhovic so ordered.
November 4, 2014 Special Municipal Election
This item was continued to the August 5, 2014 City Council Meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items:
Discussion of the roles, responsibilities and duties of the City Manager and the City
Council (Campbell)
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Councilwoman Brooks reported that she attended the Sanitation District Meeting.
Further Oral Reports were deferred to the next Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:32 P.M., Mayor Duhovic adjourned the meeting.
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
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