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DRAFT
MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Duhovic at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed into
Closed Session. The meeting reconvened at 7:09 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
ABSENT: None
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; Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of Finance;
Ara Mihranian, Deputy Community Development Director; Nicole Jules, Deputy Director
of Public Works; Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst; Dan Landon, Information
Technology Manager; Sean Robinson, Human Resources Manager; and, Carla
Morreale, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain Bolin, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Anna and Gina Duhovic and two Boy Scouts in the
audience.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Duhovic reported that the City held its Holiday Party at Pt. Vicente Interpretive
Center on December 1, 2014, recognized staff members, committee members, and
local elected officials that he inadvertently overlooked announcing at the Annual City
Holiday Party; and thanked Recreation Supervisors Nancie Silver and Mona Dill for
organizing the special event. He also acknowledged the military service of the City
Clerk’s daughter.
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, Campbell, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ceremonial Matters:
Mayor Duhovic provided a recap of the City Council’s achievements and memorable
events that occurred over the last year. He also reported on several upcoming events
and projects underway. He noted that citizen engagement and interactions with the
City’s residents and his fellow Council Members were highlights of his tenure as Mayor.
He thanked the Council Members, Committee and Commission Members, staff and
residents for their support this past year.
Mayor Pro Tem Knight thanked Mayor Duhovic for his year of service as Mayor and
presented him with a Key to the City.
Each Council Member thanked Mayor Duhovic for his year of service and
representation as Mayor of the City.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
Selection of Mayor
City Clerk Morreale called for nominations for the selection of Mayor.
Councilwoman Brooks nominated Mayor Pro Tem Knight to serve as Mayor.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to close the
nominations and vote on the nomination of Mayor Pro Tem Knight as Mayor.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
City Clerk Morreale announced that Mayor Knight was elected as Mayor of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Knight called for nominations for the selection of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilman Misetich nominated Councilwoman Brooks to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
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Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to close the
nominations and vote on the nomination of Councilwoman Brooks for Mayor Pro Tem.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Duhovic, Misetich and Mayor Knight
NOES: Campbell
ABSENT: None
Councilman Duhovic presented Mayor Knight with the oversized ceremonial gavel for
his service as Mayor in the coming year.
Mayor Knight thanked the Council for their support and presented each with a gift of
homemade pomegranate jam providing comments on the symbolism of the process of
making jam with the Council’s work for the citizens of Rancho Palos Verdes.
RECESS FOR RECEPTION AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Knight called a recess for a celebratory reception from 7:58 P.M. to 8:27 P.M.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Knight announced Recyclers of the Month from the November 18, 2014 City
Council meeting: David Krenz and Ryan Flaherty. He indicated that all winners receive
a check for $250 representing a year of free refuse service and urged everyone to
participate in the City’s Recycling Program. He noted that in addition to winning the
Recycler Drawing, the two individuals had also won a Personal Emergency
Preparedness Kit from the City at a value of $60.00.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Acting City Manager Petru announced that recruitment is underway for four of the City’s
Advisory Boards, the Finance Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety Committee,
Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Storm Drain User Fee Oversight Committee.
She announced the schedule for the upcoming renovations of McTaggart Memorial
Hall/City Council Chambers at Hesse Park, noting that Planning Commission meetings
during the month of January 2015 and the January 20, 2015 Council meeting will be
held at Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center. She also announced the dates that the Lomita
Sheriff’s Santa’s Sleigh will be visiting certain neighborhoods in the City during the
Holiday season.
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NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence regarding Item No. C (Border
Issues Status Report) was distributed prior to the meeting and there are no requests to
speak on Consent Calendar items.
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 November 18, 2014 Regular Meeting.
Border Issues Status Report
Received and filed the current report on the status of Border Issues.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014-77, 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.
October 2014 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the October 2014 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 563 – Ordinance to Establish Penalties and Other
Permit Restrictions on Construction Projects that have been Ongoing for 4 Years
or More
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ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 563, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, REGARDING PROLONGED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THAT
ARE ADVERSELY AFFECTING NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 548U AND ORDINANCE NO. 549 AND AMENDING THE RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
Renewal of Microsoft Software Enterprise Licensing Agreement
Authorized the renewal of a three (3) year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) with
Compucom for the software licensing of all desktops, servers and telephone systems in
the total amount of $100,271.85, payable in equal payments of $33,423.95 over the
next three (3) years.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Marymount California University – Follow-up Review of the East Parking Lot
Project (Planning Case No. ZON2003-00317) / 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written
protests included in the staff report and late correspondence distributed prior to the
meeting, and there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing open.
Deputy Community Development Director Mihranian provided a summary staff report
and PowerPoint presentation regarding this item, which included a background
regarding the project with a focus on the East parking lot. He highlighted operational
concerns raised by the public and reviewed the modified conditions the Council added
in April 2014 to address visual and privacy impacts, and issues regarding lighting, noise,
student smoking and littering, and outdoor programs and group gatherings.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Diane Smith, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she would like an extension of six
months for the parking lot review, due to the discrepancy in student enrollment, and
noise and lighting impacts. She added that the noise and light studies could not be fully
completed due to the students parking on the streets; and the Marymount students
should be compelled to park on campus.
Dr. Michael Brophy, President, Marymount California University, stated that Marymount
California University has been and will continue to work with the City and residents
regarding any concerns that are raised regarding changes to the Special Use Permit or
operational matters on campus.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members and Dr. Brophy.
Mayor Knight declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion continued among Council Members and staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Misetich, to approve the staff
recommendation to: Receive and file a report on the effectiveness of the conditions of
approval imposed in April 2014 on the operation of the East Parking Lot determining
that the conditions are accomplishing their intended purpose.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Knight
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Lomita Sheriff’s Station Community Policing Program
Captain Bolin provided an oral presentation regarding the Lomita Sheriff’s Station
community policing program which was recently formalized. He noted that the
community feedback has been positive to the recent outreach efforts. He highlighted
new procedures that he has instituted regarding the handling of criminal cases at the
Lomita Sheriff’s Station.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Captain Bolin.
By acclamation, the Council received and filed the oral presentation provided by
Captain Bolin.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The following items were raised by Council Members as future agenda items:
Location for a Sheriff’s Substation at the south side of the City (Misetich)
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Councilman Misetich moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, to defer the City
Council Oral Reports to the next regular meeting.
Without objection, Mayor Knight so ordered.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
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City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to
the Existing Litigation regarding Sharon Yarber et al v the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
a report was given and no action was taken, with the item unanimously continued to the
Closed Session of the next Council meeting; 2) With respect to the Personnel item
regarding the Public Employee Employment/City Manager, Council direction was given
with no action taken; 3) With respect to the Potential Litigation against the City
regarding the Glenmont Cal Coast RPV, LLC item, the City Council unanimously (5-0)
decided to accept Cal Coast’s counteroffer to the City with respect to the Quimby Fee ;
and she reported the Council will be reconvening to Closed Session after the Regular
meeting to discuss the Potential Litigation against the City regarding the Green Hills
Memorial Park matter and the Potential Initiation of Litigation by the City. She noted all
Council Members were present for all items discussed in Closed Session.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION:
At 10:04 P.M., the meeting was recessed to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
At 11:04 P.M., the meeting was reconvened to Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported on the following Closed Session items: 1) With respect to
the Personnel item regarding the Public Employee Employment/City Manager,
unanimous (5-0) direction was given to the City Attorney; and, 2) With respect to the
Potential Litigation against the City regarding the Green Hills Memorial Park matter and
the Potential Initiation of Litigation by the City, a report was given with no action taken,
with all Council Members present for the Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:05 P.M., Mayor Knight adjourned the meeting.
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
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