RPVCCA_CC_DM_2012_01_17_B_Draft_CC_Mins_20111220DRAFT
MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 20,2011
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Misetich at Fred Hesse Community Park,
29301 Hawthorne Boulevard at 7:00 P.M.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT:Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight,and Mayor Misetich
ABSENT:None
Also present were:Carolyn Lehr,City Manager;Carolynn Petru,Deputy City
Manager/Interim Director of Recreation and Parks;Carol Lynch,City Attorney;Dennis
McLean,Director of Finance/Information Technology (IT);Joel Rojas,Community
Development Director;Tom Odom,Director of Public Works;Ray Holland,Deputy
Director of Public Works;Kathryn Downs,Deputy Director of Finance/IT:Ron Dragoo,
Senior Engineer;Andy Winje,Associate Engineer;Nicole Jules,Senior Engineer;
Eduardo Schonborn,Senior Planner;Leza Mikhail,Associate Planner;Katie Howe,
Administrative Analyst II;and,Carla Morreale,City Clerk.
Also present was:Alan Braatvedt,San Ramon Canyon Project Manager,KOA
Corporation/CBM Consulting.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Councilwoman Susan Brooks.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Clerk Morreale announced that Mr.Jackmon,Southern California Edison (SCE)
Local Public Affairs,was in the audience to make a presentation to the City Council.
Marvin Jackmon,SCE Local Public Affairs,announced that SCE is celebrating its 125th
Anniversary this year and presented the City with a Resolution of Appreciation for its
partnership in that history.
Mayor Misetich presented City of Rancho Palos Verdes lapel pins to each of the three
new Council Members.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 1 of 15
B-1
Mayor Misetich announced Recyclers of the Month from the December 6,2011 City
Council meeting:George Tanaka and Henry DeCambra.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 AGENDA:
Councilwoman Brooks moved,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell,to approve the
agenda including the addendum to the agenda.
Without objection,Mayor Misetich so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jeff LewiS,stated that he was present to make comments as a resident and noted that
the Council would soon be interviewing applicants and making appointments to the
Planning Commission and Finance Advisory Committee.He encouraged the Council to
consider term limits for future appointments so that applicants know they can serve for a
maximum of eight years.He suggested that the Council should deliberate the
appointments of applicants during the Regular Session of the Council meeting that
same evening prior to the appointments.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr announced the plans for the designation of an office space at City
Hall to be used by Council Members and the future plan to allow the Council Members
to be able to reserve the room for their use.
Community Development Director Rojas provided a status update regarding the offer of
a gift of the parking lot improvement project at PVIC from the Annenberg Foundation.
City Manager Lehr presented certificates of recognition to the following individuals for a
number of years of service to the City:Director of Finance/IT Dennis McLean for 15
years;Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Carolynn Petru for
25 years;and City Attorney Carol Lynch for 20 years.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item C (Application for Beverage Container Recycling Grant),
Item E (Adopt Resolution Approving Certain Speed Surveys and Establishing Speed
Limits in Accordance with those Surveys on Various Streets within the City),
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 2 of 15
B-2
Item F (House of Representative Bill 2677,Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise
Relief Act of 2011),and Item G (Register of Demands).
Councilwoman Brooks stated that she had a brief correction to make on Item B
(Approval of Minutes)and that she would like Item E (Adopt Resolution Approving
Certain Speed Surveys and Establishing Speed Limits in Accordance with those
Surveys on Various Streets within the City),and Item H (Update to 2011 FAA Proposal
for Class C Airspace Designation Surrounding Long Beach Airport)removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Mayor Misetich stated that he would like Item G (Register of Demands)removed from
the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilwoman Brooks moved,seconded by Councilman Duhovic,to approve the
Consent Calendar,as amended,with Items B,E,G and H to be removed from the
Consent Calendar and heard after the Regular Business items.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
Councilwoman Brooks requested that Item B (Approval of Minutes)be dispensed with
immediately after the Consent Calendar since the correction was minor in nature.
Without objection,Mayor Misetich so ordered.
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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Application for Beverage Container Recycling Grant
1)Authorized the submittal of a grant application to the Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery (CaIRecycle)for the Beverage Container Recycling Grant FY
11-12 &12-13;and,2)ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2011-94,A RESOLUTION OF THE
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 3 of 15
B-3
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S)FOR ALL CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY GRANTS FOR
WHICH THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES IS ELIGIBLE.
City Council Rules of Procedure
1)Approved amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure as directed by the
Council at the December 6,2011 Council Meeting;and,2)Approved additional
clarifications to the City Council Rules of Procedure (Rules)suggested by Staff and/or
the City Attorney to conform the Rules to the existing practices.
Adopt Resolution No.2011-_,Approving Certain Speed Surveys and
Establishing Speed Limits in Accordance with those Surveys on Various Streets
within the City
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
House of Representative Bill 2677,Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise
Relief Act of 2011
Authorized the Mayor to sign the draft letter of support for House of Representative Bill
2677,the Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011 (H.R.2677),
which directs the Federal Aviation Administration to establish regulations to reduce
helicopter noise pollution in residential areas of Los Angeles County,with the proviso
that a mandatory exemption is added to the proposed legislation for emergency,law
enforcement and military activities.
Register of Demands
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Update to 2011 FAA Proposal for Class C Airspace Designation Surrounding
Long Beach Airport
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
######
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of Minutes
Councilwoman Brooks stated that she would like the December 6,2011 Minutes to
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 4 of 15
B-4
reflect that she had requested that the Open Space Hazard item discussed under Public
Comments be agendized in 2012.
Councilwoman Brooks moved,seconded by Councilman Duhovic,to approve the
Minutes of the December 6,2011 Regular Meeting,as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Request to Extend Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No.002 for
Operation of the "Ride-to-Fly"Therapeutic Riding Program for an Additional
Period of Five Years (Case No.ZON2011-00292)Location:50 Narcissa Drive
City Clerk Morreale reported that Notice of the Public Hearing was dUly published,no
written protests received,and there were three requests to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing open.
Associate Planner Mikhail provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Jane O'Malley,President of the Board,Ride to Fly,stated that she was present to
answer any questions that the Council might have regarding the Ride to Fly
organization.
Sue Inclan,Lomita,Ride to Fly,stated that Ride to Fly has helped her disabled young
son who has Cerebral Palsy the ability to participate in and benefit from the freedom
from his wheel chair while he is on horseback.She noted the particular benefits of
therapeutic horseback riding allowing him to gain improved muscular control in his legs
as well as courage and confidence.She added that the activities also allow him
improved breathe control resulting in improved speech.
Kim Sinclair,Ride to Fly,stated that her eight year old son has Cerebral Palsy and the
Ride to Fly Program has provided him with the ability to live a more normal life.She
stated that the program has offered him the opportunity to benefit from the fine motor
activities of exercise on a specially trained horse;development of skills which will help in
his daily life;creation of new friendships;desire to verbalize and laugh;and
encouragement of a professional team of adult and teenage volunteers.
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 5 of 15
B-5
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved,seconded by Councilwoman Brooks,to:ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO.2011-95,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,THEREBY GRANTING A 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL PERMIT NO.002,THUS ALLOWING
THE RIDE-TO-FLY ORGANIZATION,A REGISTERED 501 (C)(3)CORPORATION,TO
CONTINUE TO KEEP 4 HORSES AT A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50 NARCISSA
DRIVE FOR OPERATION OF A THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing closed.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
San Ramon Canyon Storm Drain Improvement and Emergency Slope Stabilization
Project (Coastal Permit &Environmental Assessment [Case No.ZON2011-00326])
Location:San Ramon Canyon
City Clerk Morreale reported that Notice of the Public Hearing was duly published,
written protests were included in the staff report,and there were no requests to speak
regarding this item.
Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing open.
Director of Public Works Odom introduced this item and the following team of
professionals working on the project:Deputy Director of Pubic Works Holland,Senior
Engineer Dragoo,Associate Engineer Winje,and Consulting Engineer Braatvedt.
Deputy Director of Public Works Holland presented an overview of the project and
PowerPoint presentation including background information,challenges,status update,
and the projected schedule and funding sources.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Senior Planner Schonborn provided a brief staff report regarding the environmental
requirements and the Coastal Permit findings associated with the San Ramon Storm
Drain Project.He stated that it was determined that the project qualifies for a Mitigated
Negative Declaration for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act,and a
Finding of No Significant Impact for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act.
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 6 of 15
B-6
He continued that it was further determined that the findings could be made for issuance
of the associated Coastal Permit.
Project Manager Braatvedt explained the City's available access for purposes of
construction of the slant drain,inlets and other components of the San Ramon Drain
Project.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved,seconded by Councilwoman Brooks,to:1)ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO.2011-96,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLAAATION AND A FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT;and,2)ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO.2011-97,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,APPROVING A COASTAL PERMIT FOR THE SAN
RAMON CANYON STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT AND EMERGENCY SLOPE
STABILIZATION PROJECT (CASE NO.ZON2011-00326).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance Prohibiting Overnight Camping in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
and the Abandonment of Animals on City Property
Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Petru provided a brief
staff report regarding this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved,seconded by Councilman Knight,to adopt staff
recommendation to:INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.530,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,PROHIBITING OVERNIGHT CAMPING WITHIN
THE PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE AND THE ABANDONMENT OF
ANIMALS ON CITY PROPERTY,AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 7 of 15
B-7
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN:None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Misetich called a brief recess for from 8:24 P.M.to 8:31 P.M.
City Council Policy No.37:Naming Public Facilities and Placing
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item.
Mayor Misetich stated that he had requested this item be agendized for the new Council
for consideration,noting that he was in favor of a three year waiting period on this item.
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were two requests to speak regarding this item.
Betty Riedman,Rancho Palos Verdes,stated that she believed a two-year waiting
period was too short,but a five-year waiting period was too long.She requested that
the time period not be returned to two years.
Minas Yerelia,stated that once the policy is modified to name streets,building,
monuments and parks after people,everyone desires to see their name recognized
somewhere.He spoke in favor of a policy of general recognition such as that
represented by the naming of Founders Park.He opined that a 3 to 5 year period was
too short and recommended a 1O-year waiting period.
Mayor Misetich moved,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell,to amend the City
Council Policy No.37 to modify the period of time required before the City Council can
consider naming a City facility after an individual from the current requirement of five
years to three years following the person's death.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,and Mayor Misetich
Knight
None
None
Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program -Funding of FY11·12 Payment
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 8 of 15
B-8
Deputy Director of Finance/IT Downs provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued between Council Members,staff,and City Attorney Lynch regarding
possible legal implications with the pending court decisions.
Councilwoman Brooks moved,seconded by Councilman Knight,to:1)ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO.2011-98,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CALIFORNIA,AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.2011-
44,THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 11-12,TO AMEND THE GENERAL
FUND BUDGET;and,2)Authorize disbursement of the FY11-12 Voluntary Alternative
Redevelopment Program payment when it becomes due.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic, Knight,and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
Mayor's Appointment of City Council Member or Resident to the los Angeles
County West Vector Control District Board
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding this item and provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
City Clerk Morreale provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and City Attorney Lynch.
Councilman Knight moved,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Campbell,to reaffirm the
appointment of former Council Member Stern,the City's current representative,until the
term ends on December 31,2012.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight,and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
Site Analysis Criteria for a Skate Park and a Dog Park
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were four requests to speak on this item.
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 9 of 15
B-9
Administrative Analyst Howe provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation
providing an overview of the proposed Peninsula-wide Site Analysis for a skate park
and dog park.
Jeff Hutchins,Project Consultant,Mia Lehrer and Associates,provided a report and
PowerPoint presentation regarding Skate Park Site Analysis Criteria including a brief
history,existing local sites,and site criteria to be used in the analysis.
Administrative Analyst Howe announced plans for two upcoming Skate Park Outreach
Workshops.The first would be to receive input from local skateboarders regarding
desired components for a skate park on January 21,2012 at Ridgecrest Intermediate
School.The second would be a general community workshop on skate parks on March
10,2012 at Hesse Park.
Michelle Sullivan,Project Consultant,Mia Lehrer and Associates,provided a report and
PowerPoint presentation regarding Dog Park Site Analysis Criteria including existing
local dog park sites and site criteria to be used in the analysis.
Administrative Analyst Howe announced that there would be a Dog Park Community
Workshop to be held on March 10,2012 at Hesse Park.She noted that project web
pages and a Listserve page had been created to help keep the public informed of the
process.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff regarding potential sites on the
Peninsula for skate or dog parks,including sites located in the other Peninsula cites,as
well as School District or Library District sites.
Bruce Megowan,Palos Verdes Estates,Palos Verdes Dog Park Supporters,stated that
members of the community have been seeking a location for a dog park on the
Peninsula,for several years noting that there has been much discussion and support for
a local dog park.He commented on existing locations in the region that currently have
dog parks and the need for a location somewhere on the Peninsula.
Ellen November,Rancho Palos Verdes,President,Skatepark Palos Verdes,Inc.,stated
that there is a need for a skate park on the Peninsula due to the many skaters that live
on the Peninsula.She commented on the existing skate park at Channel Street and the
possibility of a skate park at Peck Park in the City of Los Angeles.She noted that kids
will skateboard whether or not a park is provided and encouraged the Council to
consider locations in Rancho Palos Verdes to be used as a skatepark site.
John Freeman,President,Pacific View Homeowners Association (HOA),stated that he
represents 345 homes surrounding Hesse Park,noting that there was much interest
from the Pacific View HOA in the proposal for Lower Hesse Park specifically and the
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 10 of 15
B-10
skate park and dog park in general.He requested that when the skate and dog park
site analyses come back for review in April that the Council also consider review of and
modifications to the overall Grandview Park and Hesse Park plans.He noted that there
were concerns about a skate park in Lower or Upper Hesse Park and the projected cost
of the park improvements.He requested that the public be included in any planned
Council field trips to any prospective sites for a dog or skate park.
Councilwoman Brooks moved to approve the site analysis criteria for a skate park with a
Council Meeting to be noticed and held at the potential locations.
Councilwoman Brooks withdrew her motion to allow for additional discussion.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Mayor Misetich moved,seconded by Councilwoman Brooks,to continue the item to
gain more information and input from staff regarding the concerns raised by
Council regarding a skate park and dog park with clear bifurcation of the two topics.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
Determine Whether to Expand the Membership of the Finance Advisory
Committee from Five Members to Seven Members
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell provided a brief oral report regarding this item which was a
proposal to expand the Finance Advisory Committee Membership from five to seven
members.
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell moved,seconded by Councilman Duhovic,to approve the
expansion of the membership of the Finance Advisory Committee from five members to
seven members.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 11 of 15
B-11
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Adopt Resolution No.2011-_,Approving Certain Speed Surveys and
Establishing Speed Limits in Accordance with those Surveys on Various Streets
within the City
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was provided prior to the meeting
regarding this item.She noted that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar
by Councilwoman Brooks.
Councilwoman Brooks asked for a brief explanation as to the reason that speed zone
surveys for Palos Verdes Drive East (PVDE)in the area of Miraleste Drive were not
included i.n this report.
Mayor Pro Tern Campbell left the dais at 9:59 P.M.and returned to the dais at 10:01
P.M.
Senior Engineer Jules provided a brief staff report regarding this item.She stated that
the traffic engineering consultant did conduct speed zone surveys for PVDE as a result
of a signed petition received from a resident concerned with speed limits and a possible
speed trap on that street.She reported that the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC)asked
for the speed surveys to be evaluated again and the results were shared at a recent
TSC meeting.She reported that in response to an overwhelming community outcry to
retain the speed zone surveys,the TSC voted not to make a change to the speeds on
PVDE.She explained that the speed zone surveys in the resolution represent the
existing speeds on PVDE,which do not expire until 2014.She added that staff plans to
bring the issues regarding PVDE to the Council for consideration in the near future.
Councilwoman Brooks moved,seconded by Mayor Misetich,to:1)Retain the existing
40 mph speed limit on Silver Spur Road from Elkmont Drive to Hawthorne Blvd.;Retain
the existing 40 mph speed limit on Indian Peak Road from Crenshaw Blvd.to the City
Limit with City of Rolling Hills Estates;Retain the existing 45 mph speed limit on Palos
Verdes Drive South/Palos Verdes Drive West from Seawolf Drive to Hawthorne Blvd.;
and,Retain the existing 45 mph speed limit on Palos Verdes Drive West from
Hawthorne Blvd.to the Northerly City Limits;and,2)ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2011-
99,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.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 12 of 15
B-12
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
Register of Demands
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was provided prior to the meeting
regarding this item and noted that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by
Mayor Misetich.
In response to a question posed by Mayor Misetich regarding a bill for the amount of
$57,500 from PV on the Net,Director of Finance/lT McLean explained that the amount
of the proposed payment was for 5 months of Help Desk services rolling retroactively
from July 1 through November 30,2011 based on the fixed fee of $11 ,500 per month.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Mayor Misetich moved,seconded by Councilman Knight,to:ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO.2011-100,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.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
Mayor Misetich requested a motion to continue the meeting,since the Council's Rules
of Procedure state that no new business will be taken up after 10:15 P.M.
Councilwoman Brooks moved,seconded by Councilman Knight,to continue the
meeting until approximately 10:30 P.M.
Without objection,Mayor Misetich so ordered.
Update to 2011 FAA Proposal for Class C Airspace Designation Surrounding
Long Beach Airport
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 13 of 15
B-13
City Clerk Morreale reported that this item was removed from the Consent Calendar by
Councilwoman Brooks.
Councilwoman Brooks stated that she had removed this item from the Consent
Calendar,noting that there are problems with fixed wing aircraft flying over the
Peninsula area.She noted that there was a speaker present from her Homeowners
Association to comment on increased air traffic late at night from either Los Angeles
Airport or Long Beach Airport.
Discussion ensued between Council and staff.
Petra Schneider,Rancho Palos Verdes,stated that since July 2011 she has noticed an
increase in aircraft noise over their neighborhood.She stated that she spoke with staff
who recommended that she note the times of increased traffic and file complaints with
the Los Angeles Airport.She stated that she was directed by Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
to review the Air Web Tracker Program on the Internet and noted that based on the data
she has observed,the air traffic is coming from LAX.She noted the frequency of the
noise is getting worse and although the flights are to be at the height of 13,000 feet,the
aircraft is not flying at that level.
Director McLean reported that from staff's research some of the air traffic is coming
from Long Beach as well as LAX.He provided a brief report regarding the information
gathered by staff and proposed to work with LAX staff and the FAA about reports of
increase of flights over the City.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved,seconded by Mayor Misetich,to:1)Receive and file
update on the 2011 revised proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)to
establish Class C Airspace surrounding Long Beach Airport (LGB);and,2)Direct staff
to return with additional information at a future City Council meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks,Campbell,Duhovic,Knight and Mayor Misetich
None
None
None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Councilwoman Brooks,Councilman Knight,and Mayor Misetich reported on his/her
attendance at various organization and association meetings since the last City Council
Oral Reports were provided on November 15,2011.
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 14 of 15
B-14
Councilman Duhovic and Mayor Pro Tem Campbell stated that they had nothing to
report at this meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported that with respect to the item regarding the Conference with
Real Property Negotiators,unanimous direction was given to the City negotiating team
to proceed forward with negotiations,with all Council Members present.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:32 P.M.,Mayor Misetich adjourned the meeting.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
W:\City Council Minutes\2011\20111220 DRAFT CC MINS.doc
Draft City Council Minutes
December 20,2011
Page 15 of 15
B-15