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DRAFT
MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Misetich at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed into
Closed Session. The meeting reconvened 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; Ara Mihranian, Deputy Community Development Director;
Siamak Motahari, Senior Engineer; Nicole Jules, Senior Engineer; Bindu Vaish,
Associate Engineer; Eduardo Schonborn, Senior Planner; Abigail Harwell, Assistant
Planner; and, Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Director of Finance/IT Director McLean.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Misetich announced that the week of November 12-18, 2012 is Global
Entrepreneurship Week and encouraged young people to think creatively and
participate in the event.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Misetich announced Recyclers of the Month from the October 16, 2012 City
Council meeting: John Afinowicz and Burton Pizer. 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 Emergency Preparedness Division at a value of $60.00.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
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Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the
agenda.
Mayor Misetich suggested that Item No. 5 (Policy Direction Related to the Update of the
City’s Trails Network Plan) be moved up on the agenda to follow immediately after Item
No. 1 (Code Amendment to Establish a Procedure for Allowing Hedges Over 42” in
Height within the Front Yard Setback of Private Residential Properties and to Simplify
the Existing Intersection Visibility Triangle Review Process).
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the
agenda, as amended.
Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: (Audience Comments regarding Items Not on the Agenda)
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr reported that a Status Report regarding the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District Sewer Pump Station on Western Avenue was provided in the agenda
binders, noting that the final paving for that project was projected to be complete in
November 2012. Senior Engineer Motahari provided highlights and a PowerPoint
presentation of recent improvements at Eastview Park. Deputy City Manager Petru
announced the opening of the newly created Rancho Caninos Dog Park located at the
Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center. City Manager Lehr provided clarification regarding the
appropriate use of City vehicles by employees, noting plans for the City’s logo to be
placed on its vehicles. City Manager Lehr announced the receipt of a $487,600
Highway Safety Improvement grant for improvements along Palos Verdes Drive East
between Bronco Drive and Headland Drive obtained through the efforts of Senior
Engineer Jules, and the City’s grant consultants Destin Blais and Andrea Owen of Blais
& Associates.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item D (Rejection of Bids Received for Rancho Palos Verdes
California Coastal Trail Project), Item H (Employee Health Insurance Premiums for
2013), Item J (Register of Demands) and Item K (Pick Up Resolution for Employee
Contributions to Pension Plan); staff was requesting that Item L (Introduction of
Ordinance – Massage Establishments and Technicians Ordinance) be removed from
the agenda; and, there were requests to speak regarding the following items: Item D
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(Rejection of Bids Received for Rancho Palos Verdes California Coastal Trail Project),
Item H (Employee Health Insurance Premiums for 2013) and Item K (Pick Up
Resolution for Employee Contributions to Pension Plan).
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to approve the
Consent Calendar, with Items D, H, and K removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion, with these items to be heard immediately after the approval of the Consent
Calendar; and Item L removed from the agenda.
City Clerk Morreale reported that the motion included the introduction of an ordinance
and read the following title into the record: Introduce Ordinance No. 539, an Ordinance
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, amending Section 2.42.050 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code to increase the limit for Level 1 Projects and add a new
exception to Level 2 Projects.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
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 October 2, 2012 Regular Meeting and the October 2, 2012
Special Meeting.
Notice of Completion for Eastview Park Playground and Accessibility
Improvements Project (Supports 2012 City Council Goal No. 4, Public
Infrastructure)
1) Accepted the project as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the project with the County Recorder; and if no claims are filed within 35
days after recordation, and upon the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond,
notice the surety company to exonerate the Payment and Performance Bonds;
3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the 5% retention payment in the
amount of $10,962.44 to ZK Construction 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion by the County Recorder contingent upon no claims being filed on the
project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty; and, 4) ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-79, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, TO ADOPT A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR
THE REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS GRANT
PROGRAM FOR EASTVIEW PARK PLAYGROUND & ACCESSIBILITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Rejection of Bids Received for Rancho Palos Verdes California Coastal Trail
Project (Supports 2012 City Council Goal No. 10 – City Trail System
Enhancement)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
September 2012 Monthly Report of Cash Balances
Received and filed the September 2012 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Claim Against the City by Cherine Medawar
Rejected the claim and directed staff to notify the claimant.
Introduction of Ordinance – Increased Uniform Public Construction Cost
Accounting Act (UPCCAA) Limit for Level 1 Projects and Adding an Exception for
Level 2 Projects
INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 539, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, AMENDING SECTION 2.42.050 OF THE RANCHO PALOS
VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE LIMIT FOR LEVEL 1 PROJECTS
AND ADD A NEW EXCEPTION TO LEVEL 2 PROJECTS.
Employee Health Insurance Premiums for 2013
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
City Council Meeting Schedule
Rescheduled the January 2, 2013 Council Meeting to January 29, 2013, the fifth
Tuesday of the month.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-80, 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.
Pick Up Resolution for Employee Contributions to Pension Plan
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This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Introduction of Ordinance – Massage Establishments and Technicians Ordinance
This item was removed from the agenda.
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ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Rejection of Bids Received for Rancho Palos Verdes California Coastal Trail
Project (Supports 2012 City Council Goal No. 10 – City Trail System
Enhancement)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Sunshine, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she provided a map in late correspondence
regarding her suggested trail changes and staff needs to reconsider the design and
expenditure of the grant monies received from the Coastal Conservancy.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff, with staff noting that approval for
an extension of an additional 9 to 12 months on the grant deadline was agreed upon in
recent communications with Coastal Conservancy staff members.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to: 1) Reject all bids
received for the subject project on September 18, 2012; and, 2) Direct Staff to:
a) Modify the scope of work without impacting the essential elements of the project, with
the goal of decreasing construction cost; and, b) Upon preparation of the new bid
documents, present revised plans, specifications and construction cost estimate for the
City Council’s review, at which point the Council may consider rebidding the project
and/or a possible increase in the City’s fund contribution for this project.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Employee Health Insurance Premiums for 2013
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item.
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Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, inquired if staff is tracking the cost savings of the
Health Savings Account (HSA) program where the City pays the employees’ deductible
in comparison to the cost of the previous health insurance program offered by the City.
Dan Maniaci, Maniaci Insurance Brokers, stated that the City embarked upon the use of
an HSA plan because the high deductible Participating Provider Organization (PPO)
plan generates a lower premium for the City, which makes good financial sense and
saves the City approximately $80,000-$85,000 annually.
Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to approve the staff
recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-81, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING THE
CITY’S MAXIMUM MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS FOR EMPLOYEE
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2013.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Pick Up Resolution for Employee Contributions to Pension Plan
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Director of Finance/IT McLean provided a brief staff report regarding this item and the
request from CalPERS for the adoption of this resolution.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he has no issue with the pre-tax aspect of
the pension program, but was concerned regarding the actual cost of the possible future
obligation of the City if employees purchase service credit. He noted this aspect should
have been negotiated in the past as part of the pension package, although he
acknowledged that the state law could not be modified.
Discussion ensued regarding Council Members and staff.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to approve the staff
recommendation to: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-82, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, PROVIDING FOR
DEDUCTIONS FROM EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION TO QUALIFY FOR PRE-TAX
TREATMENT BY DESIGNATING THE DEDUCTIONS AS “PICK-UP”
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE CITY ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYEES TO THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS).
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Code Amendment to Establish a Procedure for Allowing Hedges Over 42” in
Height within the Front Yard Setback of Private Residential Properties and to
Simplify the Existing Intersection Visibility Triangle Review Process (ZON2010-
00293)
City Clerk Morreale reported that this public hearing was continued from the October 16,
2012 City Council Meeting.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to waive the staff report.
Without objection, Mayor Misetich so ordered.
City Clerk Morreale reported that there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to adopt the staff
recommendation to: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 540, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, THEREBY AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.48.070
(INTERSECTION VISIBILITY TRIANGLE) AND 17.76.030 (FENCES, WALLS AND
HEDGES) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH A NEW DISCRETIONARY PERMIT PROCESS TO ALLOW HEDGES
ABOVE 42” IN HEIGHT WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK OF PRIVATE
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND TO SIMPLIFY THE REVIEW PROCESS TO
ALLOW IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE INTERSECTION VISIBILITY TRIANGLE
AREA.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Policy Direction Related to the Update of the City’s Trails Network Plan –
(Supports 2012 City Council Goal – Trail System Enhancement)
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City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Deputy Community Development Director Mihranian provided a brief staff report
regarding this item.
Sunshine, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that there is confusion regarding the
Conceptual Trails Plan and the Trails Network Plan. She stated that the Conceptual
Trails Plan should be comprised of the trails the City would like to keep, and the Trails
Network Plan should not dictate who is allowed to use the trails. She opined on the
staff recommendations at the request of the Council.
Discussion ensued between Council Members and staff.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Mayor Misetich, to approve staff’s
recommendations regarding policy direction on 4 of the 11 recommendations made by
the Open Space Planning Recreation and Parks Task Force related to the forthcoming
update of the City’s Trails Network Plan, with Staff to consider portions of the Trails
Criteria document dated July 4, 2012 for inclusion in the updated Trails Network Plan.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Misetich called a brief recess from 8:35 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
REORDER OF AGENDA:
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff regarding the reordering of the
agenda.
Urgency Ordinance to Immediately Impose Regulations for Repairing/Replacing
Original Tract Fences and Walls along Arterial Streets (ZON2012-00355) (Harwell)
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that this was an opportunity for the City to
partner with the affected residents in beautifying the arterials with uniformity in fences
and walls and spoke in favor of the use of recycling funds to help in this effort to
improve the aesthetics for the benefit of the community.
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Assistant Planner Harwell provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
In response to a question from Councilman Duhovic, Community Development Director
Rojas stated that the area along Western Avenue would be added to the arterial streets
listed in the resolution.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Duhovic, to: 1) ADOPT
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 541U, AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE WESTERN
AVENUE TO THE LIST OF ARTERIAL STREETS, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF PRIVATELY OWNED FENCES AND WALLS ALONG ARTERIAL
STREETS WITHIN THE CITY SO THE CITY CAN ADOPT AN ORDINANCE THAT
WILL REQUIRE SUCH FENCES AND WALLS TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED
WITH WALLS AND FENCES THAT ARE THE SAME HEIGHT, LOCATION,
MATERIALS AND COLORS AS THE PRE-EXISTING UNIFORM FENCES OR WALLS;
and, 2) Initiate a Code Amendment to amend RPVMC Section 17.76.030(E) to require
consistency between walls or fences that are being repaired or replaced and the pre-
existing wall or fence.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued):
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no
written protests received, late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting, and
there were no requests to speak regarding this item.
Mayor Misetich declared the public hearing open.
City Attorney Lynch provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
As there was no requests to speak on the matter, Mayor Misetich declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilman Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Knight, to: ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-83, AS AMENDED, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REVENUE
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012 (EPISCOPAL COMMUNITIES & SERVICES) IN
AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000,000 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
EQUIPPING OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES FOR
EPISCOPAL COMMUNITIES & SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Zone 2 Landslide
Moratorium Ordinance Revisions (Location: “Zone 2” of the City’s Landslide
Moratorium Area)
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were twelve requests to speak regarding this item.
Councilman Knight recused himself from discussion of this item and left the dais at 8:58
P.M., due to the proximity of his residence to the Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Area.
Senior Planner Schonborn provided a detailed staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
Jeremy Davies, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he has concerns regarding hydrology
and development; removal of landscaping in preparation for development; need for
additional storm drain facilities; poorly maintained road resurfacing; traffic and other
impacts of construction equipment on the existing roads; and inquired if ACLAD had
been consulted and were in agreement with the mitigation measures that were included
in the EIR.
Robert Maxwell, Liaison, Portuguese Bend Community Association, Rancho Palos
Verdes, stated that the following issues are problematic: the Altamira Canyon slippage;
legal liability for future inevitable slide damage to the Monks properties; liability of
outside water sources; and, concern regarding runoff from Altamira Canyon. He
reminded the Council of a resident in Palos Verdes Estates who successfully sued the
City so he could build a home on his lot and when that home was damaged by a
landslide he successfully sued and won. He raised issues regarding the stability of the
ancient landslides in Portuguese Bend and Abalone Cove.
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Cassie Jones, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she believes the scope of the project
was inadequate because Zone 2 does not exist in a vacuum. She noted concern with
the hydrology section of the EIR, which is based on the design of a 70-year old storm
drain system and prior to the reactivation of the Abalone Cove and Portuguese Bend
landslides.
Jim Knight, Rancho Palos Verdes, speaking as a private citizen, stated that he has
concerns regarding the following: lack of a quantifiable standard to determine the factor
of safety risks; deficiency of Altamira Canyon to handle rain water; mitigation measures
for impervious surfaces; infusion of water into the toe of the Abalone Cove Landslide;
and, the ability of the hold harmless agreement to stand up in court.
Robert Cumby, Board Member, Portuguese Bend Community Association, Rancho
Palos Verdes, stated that the Draft EIR understates the effectiveness of Altamira
Canyon in its current condition, noting the continuing erosion of the canyon. He stated
that although the 47 homes in the Monks settlement were in the original development
plan over 60 years ago, the infrastructure was designed for that time period and does
not allow for the additional water intrusion that has developed from the development of
lots above Portuguese Bend. He added that the traffic and road study focused on the
surrounding areas and not the community itself.
Daniel Pinkham, Rancho Palos Verdes, shared a video illustrating the flow of water into
Altamira Canyon near his home during a typical rainstorm and added that he has lost 60
feet of property in the last few years due to runoff drainage from rain. He expressed
concern regarding additional loss of property due to the development of additional lots
in the community.
Vicki Pinkham, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that they have witnessed significant
negative impact on their home and property due to the existing construction of
additional lots in the Portuguese Bend Community Association. She noted that her
home is 27 inches from the road and the noise and pollution from large trucks affect
their home, noting the historical entrance wall has been hit by a large cement truck.
She added that the wall was demolished and never reconstructed. She commented on
fire safety concerns as a result of the narrow road at the Narcissa entrance.
Michael Chiles, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that there was a drainage study report
regarding Altamira Canyon completed in 1972. He added that since 1972 additional
developments have occurred above Altamira Canyon resulting in water drainage into
the canyon and commented on problems regarding groundwater infiltration into the
canyon.
Marianne Hunter, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Pinkham’s video illustrated how
the storm water was not able to travel down the drainage system due to the volume and
rate of speed of the water. She continued that there was discussion in the community
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that the City is relying on the roads to serve as the drainage system for the community;
but noted that the addition of water to the area is problematic and that the roads cannot
serve as a drainage system. She added that she had concerns regarding additional
traffic in the community.
Gordon Leon, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was speaking as a private citizen
and not as a Planning Commissioner, noted that the scope of the EIR does not include
the surrounding areas, including Altamira Canyon and the Narcissa Drive access
through Zone 5, which is directly adjacent to Zone 2. He noted that the main structural
flaw of the EIR was the analysis of the effect of water on the landslide. He added that
he had concerns regarding the load of rainwater on the roads, which serve as the storm
drainage system for the area.
Monika Bauer, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she has been a resident in the
Portuguese Bend area since 1998, and shared the experiences she and her family have
had in her home as a result of several rainstorms in the area. She recommended the
need for a more thorough EIR study and the need for improved roads in the area.
Joan McClellan, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that she reviewed the map associated
with the EIR which indicated the locations of storm drains, yet she could not find the
storm drain at Cinnamon Lane and Narcissa Drive which was indicated to be present.
She questioned whose liability it would be if there were problems related to additional
water as a result of the development of homes.
Comments were received regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR)
for the Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance Revisions from the general public and
the City Council.
Councilman Knight returned to the dais at 9:50 P.M.
City’s 40th Anniversary Plans
City Clerk Morreale reported that there was one request to speak regarding this item.
Ken Dyda, Rancho Palos Verdes, suggested that during the 40th Anniversary
celebration, the City take the opportunity to highlight some of the founding principals of
the City for those who were not present at the City’s incorporation.
City Manager Lehr provided a brief report regarding the early plans for the City’s 40th
Anniversary celebration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilman Knight moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to receive and file the
report.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Knight, and Mayor Misetich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member reported on his/her attendance at various organization and
association meetings since the last City Council Oral Reports were provided on October
18, 2012.
Mayor Misetich left the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Lynch reported that with respect to the potential litigation item based on
claim file by Cherine Medawar, a report was provided and no action was taken. She
stated that the claim was denied in Open Session as part of the Consent Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:22 P.M., Mayor Pro Tem Campbell adjourned the meeting to 6:00 P.M. on
Monday, November 12, 2012 at Fred Hesse Community Park for an Adjourned Regular
Meeting.
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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