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RPVCCA_CC_DM_2014_09_30_B_20140819_CC_MINS_DRAFTDraft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 1 of 14 DRAFT MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Duhovic at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: At 6:00 P.M. the meeting was recessed into Closed Session, with Council Member Campbell absent (excused) and Mayor Pro Tem Knight absent (excused). RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION FOR A STUDY SESSION: At 6:32 P.M., Mayor Duhovic reconvened the meeting to Regular Session for a City Council Study Session. City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic ABSENT: Campbell (excused) and Knight (excused) Also present were Carolynn Petru, Acting City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY SESSION: None. DISCUSSION TOPICS: Review of Tentative Agendas & 2014 Goals and Priorities Discussion ensued among Council Members, City Attorney Lynch, and staff regarding items on the upcoming Council Meeting agendas as listed on the Tentative Agendas. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the Tentative Agendas, as amended. Without objection, Mayor Duhovic so ordered. B-1 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 2 of 14 Future Agenda Items Proposed by Council Members to be Prioritized: None. RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 7:05 P.M. to 7:09 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic ABSENT: Campbell (excused) and Knight (excused) Also present were Carolynn Petru, Acting City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance; Joel Rojas, Community Development Director; Michael Throne, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director of Public Works; Melissa Countryman, Associate Engineer; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; Dan Landon, Information Technology Manager; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk. FLAG SALUTE: The Flag Salute was led by Boy Scout Lucca Catallo, Troop #191. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Duhovic recognized the following Senior Management personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department: Assistant Fire Chief Tom Ewald; Lifeguard Chief Terry Yamamoto; Chief Chris Linkletter; and Capt. Jeff Horn; and from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lomita Station Sergeant David Rozas. He acknowledged the heroic efforts of the following first responders over the 2014 Fourth of July weekend from the Los Angeles County Fire Department: Ocean Lifeguard Edgar Butts; Ocean Lifeguard Specialist John Van Duinwyk; Ocean Lifeguard Specialist Travis Robinson; and Baywatch Cabrillo Captain Erik Nelson. Mayor Duhovic recognized citizen rescuers Gary Goulding and Rob McNulty for their heroic efforts on July 6, 2014, in saving the life of a teen who was found unconscious and lifeless in the waters at Inspiration Point. Mayor Duhovic recognized Rancho Palos Verdes resident Wes Coss, a retired WWII Air Force Pilot for his service and heroic efforts during the war. He was presented a B-2 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 3 of 14 Certificate of Recognition honoring him for his courageous service to the United States of America. RECYCLE DRAWING: Mayor Duhovic announced Recyclers of the Month from the August 5, 2014 City Council meeting: Emmitt Blankenfeld and San Jay Celly. 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: City Clerk Morreale reported that staff suggested hearing Item No. 2 (Presentation on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program) before Item No. 1 (Reintroduction of Ordinance No. 558 – Adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code). Acting City Manager Petru stated that there were issues that related to both items, specifically speed humps; therefore staff thought it was important to hear the presentation regarding Neighborhood Traffic Calming prior to taking action on the Reintroduction of the Ordinance Adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code. Councilwoman Brooks suggested moving Item No. 6 (Abalone Cove Safety Task Force Update) up on the agenda. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the agenda, as amended, with Item No. 6 (Abalone Cove Safety Task Force Update) to be heard first after the Consent Calendar; followed by Item No. 1 (Reintroduction of Ordinance No. 558 – Adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code); Item No. 2 (Presentation on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program); Item No. 3 (Request for Release of Liens Against North Windport Canyon Properties); Item No. 7 (Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Indefinite Suspension of Collection of Utility Users Tax by Telecommunications Providers from the City’s Taxpayers); with the remainder of the agenda items taken in sequential order. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell, Knight PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda) Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she apologized for opposing Mayor Duhovic’s proposal presented on June 3, 2014 to review and discuss changes to the City’s Municipal Code, noting there should be oversight of the City’s affairs so past B-3 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 4 of 14 mistakes do not reoccur. She thanked the Council for their service to the City and encouraged the Council to work together to consider revisions to the Municipal Code. Noel Weiss, Marina del Rey, thanked Mayor Duhovic for his efforts in working with Los Angeles Councilman Buscaino; and renewed his request for the City to consider a resolution in support of his concerns regarding safety issues at the Rancho LPG Tank Facility. CITY MANAGER REPORT: Acting City Manager Petru provided an announcement regarding the Los Angeles Tall Ships Festival which was held on August 20-24, 2014 in the Port of Los Angeles. NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting regarding Item No. L (Termination of Palos Verdes on the Net Office and Storage Space Lease) and there was one request to speak regarding Item E (Claim Against the City by Celena Roldan). Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended, with Item E to be removed from the Consent Calendar and heard immediately after the Consent Calendar. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight 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 July 15, 2014 Regular Meeting. Finance Advisory Committee Proposed 2014-15 Work Plan Approved the proposed 2014-15 Work Plan for the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC). B-4 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 5 of 14 Register of Demands ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-47, 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. Claim Against the City by Celena Roldan This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Gifts for Parks Accepted the Gifts for Parks donations and directed staff to prepare donor letters of appreciation for the Mayor’s signature. Award a Contract for GPS Monitoring in the Landslide Area 1) Awarded a contract to Michael R. McGee, PLS, dba McGee Surveying Consulting in the amount of $61,470 to perform GPS surveys of all existing points within the Portuguese Bend/Abalone Cove/Klondike Canyon Landslide areas and to prepare the associated report; 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with Michael R. McGee, PLS, dba McGee Surveying Consulting for GPS surveys and the associated report; and, 3) Authorized the expenditure of $61,470 for the required surveys and associated report; and authorized the expenditure of up to $5,100 as a project contingency in the event additional work is identified during the field surveys and is determined to be required by the Director of Public Works. Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Hardy and Harper, Inc., for Roadway Maintenance (Supports 2014 City Council Goal: Government Efficiency, Accountability, Fiscal Control, Transparency, and Oversight) 1) Approved the first amendment to the agreement for one fiscal year extension retroactively effective July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, with Hardy and Harper, Inc., for roadway maintenance services; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Hardy and Harper, Inc., for roadway maintenance services. Adopt of Resolution Approving Certain Speed Surveys and Establishing Speed Limits in Accordance with those Surveys on Various Roadways (Supports 2014 City Council Goal No. 1, Public Safety and Traffic Issues – Focus On Traffic Enforcement) 1) Approved to retain the existing 15 mph speed limit, when children are present on Bayend Drive from General Street to Crestwood Street, on General Street from B-5 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 6 of 14 Crestwood Street to Bayend Drive and on Crestwood Street from Upland Street to Bayend Drive; Retained the existing 40 mph speed limit on Crenshaw Blvd from Sea Crest Drive to Crest Road; Retained the existing 45 mph speed limit on Crenshaw Blvd from Crest Road to the Rolling Hills Estates City boundary; Retained the existing 45 mph speed limit on Crest Road from Hawthorne Blvd to Crenshaw Blvd and from Palos Verdes Drive East to Ganado Drive; Retained the existing 40 mph speed limit from Ganado Drive to the Rolling Hills City Boundary north of Paseo de Pino; Retained the 40 mph speed limit on Crestridge Road from Crenshaw Blvd to Highridge Road; Retained the existing 35 mph speed limit on Forrestal Drive from Palos Verdes Drive South to the terminus north of Pirate Drive; Retained the existing 35 mph speed limit on Granvia Altamira from Hawthorne Blvd to the Palos Verdes Estates City Boundary north of Monero Drive; Retained the 45 mph speed limit on Hawthorne Blvd from Palos Verdes Drive West to Highridge Rd/Grayslake Rd.; Retained the 40 mph speed limit on Hawthorne Blvd from Highridge Rd/Grayslake Rd to Indian Peak Rd.; Retained the 45 mph on Hawthorne Blvd from Silver Spur Rd to the Rolling Hills Estates City Boundary; Increased the existing 25 mph Truck Traffic speed limit to 40 mph in the northbound direction only on Hawthorne Blvd from Silver Spur Rd to the Rolling Hills Estates City Boundary; Increased the existing 25 mph Truck Traffic speed limit to 35 mph in the southbound direction only on Hawthorne Blvd from Rhone Drive to Palos Verdes Drive West; Retained the 35 mph speed limit on Highridge Road from Hawthorne Blvd to the Rolling Hills Estates City Boundary south of Peacock Ridge Road; Retained the 35 mph speed limit on Miraleste Drive from Palos Verdes Drive East to the Los Angeles City Boundary south of Suana Drive; Retained the 35 mph speed limit on Montemalaga Drive from Silver Spur Road to the Palos Verdes Estates City Boundary west of Grayslake Road; Retained the 35 mph speed limit on Palos Verdes Drive South from 1,500 feet east of Seacove Drive to 1,300 feet west of Schooner Drive; Retained the 40 mph speed limit on Palos Verdes Drive South from 1300 feet west of Schooner Drive to the Los Angeles City Limit; Retained the 25 mph speed limit on Ridgegate Drive from Hawthorne Blvd to Highridge Road; Retained the 35 mph speed limit on Via Vicente/Calle Entradero from Palos Verdes Drive West to Palos Verdes Drive West; and, 2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING CERTAIN SPEED SURVEYS AND ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THOSE SURVEYS ON VARIOUS STREETS WITHIN THE CITY. John C. McTaggart Memorial Hall & Council Chambers Interior Improvements Project (Supports 2014 City Council Goal – Infrastructure) Approved the concept proposed for improvement of lighting and display screens for videotaping/presentations and the associated reconfiguration of the Council dais and chambers. 2014 Five-Year Information Technology Plan B-6 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 7 of 14 Received and filed. Termination of Palos Verdes on the Net Office and Storage Space Lease Authorized the Acting City Manager to sign the Notice of Termination of Lease regarding the modular building used by Palos Verdes on the Net (“PVNET”) for office and storage space on the Civic Center property, adjacent to the Community Development Department, at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Second Amendment to the Contract with KOA Corporation for Construction Management Services – San Ramon Canyon Flood Reduction Project Approved an increase to the contract awarded to KOA Corporation in the amount of $61,000 for changes in scope for Construction Management services and extend ed the contract expiration date to December 31, 2014 in relation to additional construction work performed for the San Ramon Canyon Flood Reduction Project. # # # # # # ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Claim Against the City by Celena Roldan City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item. Celena Roldan, Palos Verdes, stated that she is working with the City of Wilmington, attempting to obtain vacant land that is neglected property. She added that she submitted a claim for public land located at 43 Cherry Hill under the Homestead Act, and was creating a movement to work with cities to reclaim vacant land for public purposes. Discussion ensued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff recommendation to: Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight REGULAR BUSINESS: B-7 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 8 of 14 Abalone Cove Safety Task Force Update City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item. Director of Recreation and Parks Linder provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding the formation of the Abalone Cove Safety Task Force and their goal to provide information to the public regarding the safety issues and dangerous ocean conditions at Inspiration Point and Sacred Cove along the Abalone Cove Beach area. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch. Chris Del Moro, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he had concerns regarding the recent drowning at Abalone Cove Beach, and commented on the increase in social media, trash and graffiti, impacts of beach traffic, and visitors who arrive without appropriate dress for the cold and rough ocean environment. He suggested an increase in the parking fee from $5 to $20 to help limit access to the area. Bryce Lowe-White, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated he supported the comments provided by Mr. Del Moro regarding the area, noting he was in favor of limiting access to the Abalone Cove Beach area and an increase in the parking fee. Oliver Hazard, Rancho Palos Verdes, reiterated the points made by the previous speakers, noting that he was in favor of an increase in the parking fee and limiting the number of parking spaces. He added he had concerns regarding the unstable road along the coast, the abandoned houses in the landslide area, and the increase in graffiti at Abalone Cove Beach. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to: 1) Receive and file the update on the Abalone Cove Safety Task Force; 2) Direct staff to edit the RPVtv video with input from the public speakers; 3) Approach the Coastal Commission regarding increasing the parking fees, limiting the number of parking spaces, and limiting access to the area due to dangerous conditions; and, 4) Consider the inclusion of more strongly worded language regarding the dangers of the area in the posted signage. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight RECESS AND RECONVENE: B-8 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 9 of 14 Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 8:14 P.M. to 8:22 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Reintroduction of Ordinance No. 558 – Adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code [Continued from July 15, 2014] City Clerk Morreale reported that this public hearing was continued from the July 15, 2014 Council meeting. City Attorney Lynch provided a brief staff report regarding this item and the issues raised in the new Fire Code regarding Traffic Calming features, which the City currently uses as part of its Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Discussion ensued among Council Members and City Attorney Lynch. The City Council requested the presentation on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. REGULAR BUSINESS: (Continued) Presentation on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (Supports 2014 City Council Goal No. 1: Public Safety and Traffic Control) Associate Engineer Countryman provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP). She explained the different traffic calming features that are available under the City’s current NTCP to reduce the speed of vehicles, address residential traffic problems, implement selective enforcement actions, and eliminate or discourage cut-through traffic on residential streets. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff and City Attorney Lynch. City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item. Anthony Self, Chair, Traffic Safety Committee, Rancho Palos Verdes, explained the process for residents in the City to address traffic concerns by using traffic calming measures. He noted that he was in support of the City’s current NTCP. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff recommendation to: Affirm Council’s last approval of the updated (on December 2, 2008) Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. B-9 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 10 of 14 Additional discussion ensued among Council Members and staff with Councilman Misetich requesting that traffic humps will be considered last after implementing other Level 2 traffic calming options. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight Reintroduction of Ordinance No. 558 – Adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code [Continued from July 15, 2014] City Clerk Morreale there were no additional speakers regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Mayor Duhovic declared the public hearing closed. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff recommendation to: 1) REINTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 558, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2014 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, WHICH IS TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE; AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE; and, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight Request for Release of Liens Against North Windport Canyon Properties (Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 7583-022-012 & 7583-022-013) City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were two requests to speak regarding this item. Senior Administrative Analyst Fox provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. B-10 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 11 of 14 Stuart Miller, Attorney, Laguna Hills, representing Chabad Lubavitch of San Diego, stated that his client requests the release of the liens in full against the North Windport Canyon properties. He explained the mission of Chabad in its centers throughout southern California and noted that the more the City waives of the lien, the more charitable work Chabad would be able to perform. Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, City Attorney Lynch and Mr. Miller. Rabbi Yonah Fradkin, Chabad, acknowledged that it was their responsibility, when the North Wind Canyon property was donated to them, to make sure the title was clear of any liens. He requested the City Council consider forgiving the lien so the monies could be used for charitable work. Additional discussion continued among Council Members. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve Recommendation No. 3 to: Forgive the estimated $66,516.08 in accrued interest (6% annual rate) for the period from October 1, 1996 through July 15, 2014, but not to forgive the principal amount of the lien of $36,551.06; and release the lien for $6,450.19 recorded on October 24, 1996, as instrument No. 96-1732130. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight City Attorney Lynch noted that staff would return with a resolution commemorating Council’s action at the next Council meeting. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Indefinite Suspension of Collection of Utility Users Tax by Telecommunications Providers from the City’s Taxpayers City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. City Attorney Lynch provided a brief staff report regarding this item. Director McLean provided comments regarding the City’s recommendation to immediately deposit such amounts in the Commitment encumbrance of the General Fund referred to as the “Utility Users Tax Telecommunication Claim Account.” Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Mayor Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: 1) ADOPT B-11 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 12 of 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AUTHORIZING THE INDEFINITE SUSPENSION OF COLLECTION OF UTILITY USERS TAX BY TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDERS FROM THE CITY’S TAXPAYERS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S UTILITY USERS TAX ARE APPROVED BY THE CITY’S VOTERS AND CREATING A SEPARATE ACCOUNT COMMITMENT ENCUMBRANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND REFERRED TO AS THE “UTILITY USERS TAX TELECOMMUNICATION CLAIM ACCOUNT”; 2) Direct Staff to timely send notification letters to all telecommunication providers that serve taxpayers in the City directing them to immediately discontinue collecting the 3% Utility Users Tax on telecommunication services; 3) Direct Staff to determine an estimate of the total Utility Users Tax collected by telecommunication providers from taxpayers in the City during the twelve (12) month period beginning August 13, 2013, transfer such amount, as well as all Utility Users Tax received from telecommunication providers thereafter and deposit such amounts in the Commitment encumbrance of the General Fund referred to as the “Utility Users Tax Telecommunication Claim Account”; and, 4) Direct Staff to return with proposed budget adjustments in the General Fund for FY14-15 totaling the estimated amount of the expected reduction of Utility Users Tax revenue from telecommunication providers in order to maintain a balanced budget in accordance with the City Council Reserve Policies 41 and 45, with further Council discussion of those policies. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight Consider “Opting Out” of Continued Participation in the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Authority City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Senior Administrative Analyst Fox provided a brief staff report regarding this item, noting that staff had just learned that LA-RICS might be extending the “Opt Out” period for another year. Diana Feinberg, Committee Member, Emergency Preparedness Committee, provided a brief report regarding participation in the LA-RICS Authority and noted that as other cities opt out of the program, the fiscal responsibility will be transferred to those cities remaining in the program. She added that there were other possibly less expensive solutions and systems that should be considered. She opined that the benefits do not appear to be worth the expense, noting she had concerns regarding the lack of a cost cap for the program. B-12 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 13 of 14 Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: Direct staff to obtain more information and return to Council with an update prior to the current “Opt Out” deadline of November 24, 2014. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight RECESS AND RECONVENE: Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 10:00 P.M. to 10:10 P.M. Purchase of Tax-Defaulted Properties in the Miraleste Canyon Area (APN 7566- 015-026), the George F. Canyon Area (APN 7568-006-008) and at 37 Cherry Hill Lane (APN 7572-004-001) City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting and there were no requests to speak regarding this item. Senior Administrative Analyst Fox provided a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item. Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff. Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: 1) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property with the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector for two (2) vacant parcels: Miraleste Canyon Area (APN 7566-015-026) and 37 Cherry Hill Lane (APN 7572-004- 001); and, 2) Direct staff to return to a future City Council meeting, if necessary after discussions with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, to assist or facilitate them with the possible purchase of the George F. Canyon Area (APN 7568-006-008). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Misetich, and Mayor Duhovic NOES: None ABSENT: Campbell and Knight FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. B-13 Draft City Council Minutes August 19, 2014 Page 14 of 14 CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on August 5, 2014. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Lynch reported that with respect to the Potential Litigation against the City, based on a Claim Against the City received from Sharon Yarber on August 13, 2014, it was her understanding that discussion occurred, questions were asked, and no action was taken, with both Councilman Campbell and Mayor Pro Tem Knight absent. ADJOURNMENT: At 10:27 P.M., Mayor Duhovic adjourned the meeting ___________________ Mayor Attest: ___________________ City Clerk W:\City Council Minutes\2014\20140819 CC MINS DRAFT.doc B-14