CC AGD 20180731 ADJ AMENDED
*AMENDED AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, MCTAGGART HALL
29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 90275
6:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
7:00 P.M. – OPEN SESSION – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
*THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN AMENDED TO INCLUDE CLOSED SESSION NO. 5.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-49 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 608
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Brooks
ROLL CALL: Councilman Alegria
Councilman Cruikshank
Councilman Dyda
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic
Mayor Brooks
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on listed Closed Session items. Each
speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to speak are asked to complete a REQUEST
TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL form located on the table across from the entrance and submit it to the City Clerk. You will be
called at the appropriate time to make your remarks.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5. All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections
1. PENDING LITIGATION – EXISTING LITIGATION (TWO CASES)
GC SECTION 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of case: Mark J. Doddy v. City of Palos Verdes [sic]; L.A. Superior Court,
Case No. YC072950
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Name of case: City of Rancho Palos Verdes v. Wickramarachchi, L.A. Superior
Court, Case No. BC686940
2. PENDING LITIGATION – INITIATION OF LITIGATION BY CITY
GC SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency
has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation in one case.
3. PENDING LITIGATION – INITIATION OF LITIGATION BY CITY
GC SECTION 54956.9(d)(4)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency
has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation in one case.
4. PENDING LITIGATION – POTENTIAL LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
GC 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local
agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances,
there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency.
*5. PENDING LITIGATION – POTENTIAL LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
GC Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of
its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances that are not yet known
to the potential plaintiff(s), there is a significant exposure to litigation against the
local agency.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
ADJOURN TO THE REGULAR MEETING (MCTAGGART HALL):
7:00 P.M. – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Brooks
ROLL CALL: Councilman Alegria
Councilman Cruikshank
Councilman Dyda
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic
Mayor Brooks
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: To be announced
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
During Public Comments any person may address the Council, provided that the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Council and is not otherwise on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those
wishing to speak are asked to complete a REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL form located on the table across from the
entrance and submit it to the City Clerk. You will be called at the appropriate time to make your remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed under the Consent Calendar consists of routine items and will be approved in one motion. Any member of the Council
may pull an item for discussion or clarification. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar by a Councilmember will be heard after the
Regular Business section of the agenda, unless otherwise directed by the City Council. If a member of the public has requested to
speak on a Consent Calendar item, it will be pulled and heard immediately after the Consent Calendar. Those wishing to speak on
any Consent Calendar item(s) will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to speak are asked to
complete a REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL form located on the table across from the entrance and submit it to the
City Clerk. You will be called at the appropriate time to make your remarks.
A. Motion to Waive Full Reading
Recommendation: Adopt 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.
B. Consideration and possible action to award a contract for the design of structures to
support the proposed ALPR Cameras along the Western Avenue corridor in the
Eastview area. (Eder)
Recommendation: (1) Award a contract to NV5 for final design engineering
services for the ALPR Western Avenue Corridor Project, in an amount of $29,800;
and, (2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Professional Services
Agreement; subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
C. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution to enter into a contract with
the State Department of Transportation for acceptance of the grant from the
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program (Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation Account – Sustainable Communities) for the City's Peninsula-Wide
Safe Routes to School Plan. (Carrasco)
Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
STATING THE TITLE OF THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
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TRANSPORTATION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALTRANS
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM, AND
STATING THE NAME OF THE GRANT PROJECT TITLE, FOR PURPOSES OF
SATISFYING A CONDITION OF GRANT ACCEPTANCE IMPOSED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; and, (2) Authorize Staff to
submit this project for funding consideration
D. Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract for the
Residential Street Rehabilitation Project Phase I, Area 8 PCC Improvements and AC
Repairs (Area 8) to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $2,243,500, and authorize a project
contingency of $224,350. (Flannigan)
Recommendation: (1) Approve the plans and specifications for Area 8; and, (2)
Award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $2,243,500;
and, (3) Authorize the City Manager or Director of Finance to execute amendments
for project contingency up to an additional 10% ($224,350) of the project budget for
a total construction authorization of $2,467,850; and, (4) Authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the construction contract; subject to approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
E. Consideration and possible action to execute a Contract Services Agreement with
Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC for the preparation of a citywide Cost Allocation
Plan and User Fee Study. (Browning)
Recommendation: Execute Contract Services Agreement with Revenue & Cost
Specialists, LLC for the preparation of a citywide Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee
Study.
F. Consideration and possible action to receive the 2017 Annual Report for the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve. (Lozano)
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2017 Annual Report submitted by the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy regarding its management activities for the
Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
G. Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing and then issuing two (2) legislative
subpoenas in connection with the direction given by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes on May 1, 2018, to undertake an investigation into possible
violation(s) of the “closed session privilege” embodied in the Ralph M. Brown Act,
Government Code § 54963, and under the oversight of the City Council ad hoc
subcommittee authorized by Resolution No. 2018-25. (Wynder)
Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO (2) LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS FOR
THE PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND EXAMINATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL INVESTIGATION INTO POSSIBLE
VIOLATIONS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT; and, (2) Direct the City Clerk to
attest to the two (2) legislative subpoenas authorized by resolution and authorize the
Mayor to sign the same on behalf of the City; and, (3) Alternately discuss and take
such other action related to this item as the City Council deems appropriate
consistent with the requirements of law.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
This section is for item(s) that have been pulled from the Consent Calendar, and a member of the public has requested to speak to
that item. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This section is for hearings that have been noticed, published, and/or mailed to property owners as required by law. The Mayor will
provide an opportunity to members of the public to testify in support of or opposition to the matter being heard. Each speaker will be
limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to speak are asked to complete a REQUEST TO ADDRESS
THE CITY COUNCIL form located on the table across from the entrance and submit it to the City Clerk. You will be called at the
appropriate time to make your remarks.
For appeal hearings, the appellant or their representative speaks first and will generally be allowed ten (10) minutes. If the applicant
is different from the appellant, the applicant or their representative will speak following the appellant and will also be allowed ten (10)
minutes to make a presentation. Normally, the applicants and appellants will be limited to a three (3) minute rebuttal (if requested).
1. Consideration and possible action to adopt an adjustment to the existing annual
sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System. (Dragoo) (10 mins.)
Recommendation: (1) Conduct the public hearing on the proposed levy of the
annual FY18-19 sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System; and,
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REPORT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018-19, AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX
ROLL
REGULAR BUSINESS:
This section contains items of general business. Prior to the vote of an item, each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to
address the City Council. Those wishing to speak are asked to complete a REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL form
located on the table across from the entrance and submit it to the City Clerk. You will be called at the appropriate time to make your
remarks.
2. Consideration and possible action to receive an update regarding the project status
for the equestrian trail along Palos Verdes Drive East from Bronco Drive to Lower
Headland Drive. (Carrasco) (45 mins.)
Recommendation: Provide direction to Staff regarding how (or if) to proceed with
the project.
3. Consideration and possible action to (1) receive an update of the current parking
and access situation throughout the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and Open Space
areas, and; (2) approve recommendations for Forrestal Reserve, Portuguese Bend
Reserve, and Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. (Waters) (1:30 mins.)
Recommendation: (1) Receive and file an update of the current parking and access
conditions used for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and Open Space areas; and,
(2) Provide Staff direction to proceed with the following measures to lessen impacts
to the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and
Open Space areas:
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A. Forrestal Reserve: Implement the following measures identified at the March
20, 2018 City Council Meeting:
1. Red-stripe the curb along the entire length of Forrestal Drive before the
Forrestal Drive gate;
2. Establish the following beyond the Forrestal Drive gate for Forrestal
Reserve parking:
a. Designate 28 parking spaces beyond the Forrestal Drive gate for
Reserve Parking.
b. Remove brush in the area beyond Forrestal Drive to accommodate
the parking spaces.
c. Install a second gate on Forrestal Drive.
d. Open the Forrestal Drive gate daily for Preserve parking.
3. Establish permit-only parking area in the Ladera Linda neighborhood on
Pirate Drive, Sea Raven Drive, and Phantom Drive.
4. Direct Staff to take steps to work with PVPLC to remove the existing
Pirate Trail head or relocate it to the north, away from existing residential
area.
B. Portuguese Bend Reserve:
1. Install a gate and turnstile at the Burma Road Trailhead and Rattlesnake
Trailhead.
2. Install parking meter stations on Crenshaw Boulevard near the Burma
Road trailhead.
C. Point Vicente Park/Civic Center:
1. Establish Point Vicente Park as the parking location for the Palos Verdes
Nature Preserve.
4. Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract for the removal of
the 17 existing parking spaces and construction of one (1) new parallel ADA (Americans
with Disabilities Act) parking space along Park Place. (Flannigan) (10 mins.)
Recommendation: (1) Award a construction contract to Colich and Sons in the
amount of $44,685.38; (2) Authorize Staff to utilize an additional $4,468.54 (10%) for
project contingency for the construction contract for a total authorization of
$49,153.92; (3) Authorize Staff to utilize an additional $4,040 for Construction
Management and Inspection Services; and, (4) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the construction contract, subject to approval to form by the City Attorney.
5. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of ongoing professional
service agreements, amendments and blanket purchase orders for FY 18-19 in
excess of $25,000 for various departments; and authorize the continued purchase of
various goods and services as described below. (Browning) (20 mins.)
Recommendation: (1) Approve the ongoing professional service agreements,
authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments contingent upon approval of
amendments by the City Attorney as to form, and approve blanket purchase orders
for FY 18-19 in excess of $25,000 for various City Departments as described below.
(2) Approve additional appropriation of $100,982 in Proposition A Fund for Palos
Verdes Transit Authority.
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6. Consider contract amendments for professional services with Interwest for various
professional services, Psomas for inspection services, Fire Grazers for additional
areas and Rigg Consulting for additional plan check services. (Chan) (20 mins.)
Recommendation: (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for an increase in contract
authority for professional on-call services with Interwest from $60,000 to $213,864
for various professional services; and, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for inspection services
with Psomas for the Storm Drain Deficiency Improvement Project from $78,620 to
$140,360.25; and, (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for maintenance services with
Fire Grazers from $86,143 to increase to $145,161 in FY 17-18; and, (4) Authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract amendment, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, for professional services with Rigg Consulting for $20,000 to increase to
$24,325 in FY 17-18.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
This section is for item(s) that have been removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of Council for discussion or clarification.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is designated for individual Councilmembers to request that an item be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda.
5 minutes has been allotted for this section.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This section is designated for oral reports from Councilmembers, as elected officials of the City, to report action taken at
intergovernmental organizations, committee, or association meetings. Councilmembers are required to provide a brief oral report on
their attendance at any meetings where City funds have been expended. Detailed reports should be made in writing and will be
posted on the City’s website. 10 minutes has been allotted for this section.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to 6:00 P.M. on August 7, 2018, for a Closed Session meeting and 7:00 P.M.
for a Regular meeting.
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the City Council for July 31, 2018, (6:00 P.M. Closed Session and 7:00 P.M.
Regular Session) was conspicuously posted on the City Hall Bulletin Board,
located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes California, at the
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