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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 2018
CALL TO ORDER:
A Special meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for the purpose of a Closed
Session was called to order by Mayor Brooks at 5:32 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community
Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with
affidavit thereto on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Brooks
ABSENT: Duhovic (excused)
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic arrived at 5:38 P.M.
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager;
William W. Wynder, City Attorney, Deputy City Manager Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City
Clerk; and, Emily Colborn, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were no requests to speak.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Wynder announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. PENDING LITIGATION – INITIATION OF LITIGATION BY CITY
GC 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 two cases.
2. 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.
3. PENDING LITIGATION – POTENTIAL LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
GC Section 54956.9(d) (2) and (e) (1)
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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.
4. PENDING LITIGATION -- EXISTING LITIGATION (TWO CASES)
GC SECTION 54956.9 (d) (1)
Name of case: Parks, et al. v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. BS159447, Second District Court of Appeal Case No. B285135
Name of case: York Point View Properties, LLC v. v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS174116
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
At 5:38 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO STUDY SESSION (MCTAGGART HALL):
At 6:50 P.M., the Council reconvened the meeting for a Study Session.
STUDY SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE STUDY
SESSION:
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were no requests to speak.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
1. Review of Tentative Agendas and Ongoing City Council Goals and Priorities
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff regarding items on the upcoming
City Council meeting agendas as listed on the tentative agendas.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Alegria, to approve the tentative
agendas as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:10 P.M. the Study Session was adjourned to the Regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING – OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by
Mayor Brooks at 7:10 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301
Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
ABSENT: None
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager;
William W. Wynder, City Attorney; Deborah Cullen, Director of Finance; Ara Mihranian,
Director of Community Development; Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works; Cory
Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and Emily
Colborn, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain Beringer, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Larry Mizlich.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that with regards to Closed Session Item No. 1 – 4,
matters was discussed with no reportable action taken.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Brooks announced that tonight’s meeting would be adjourned in memory of John
Mitchell Misetich, cousin of former City Councilmember Anthony Misetich and Dick
Mole, longtime Rancho Palos Verdes resident and community volunteer.
1. New Batch of Recyclers of the Month Cards.
Mayor Brooks announced that a new batch of Recyclers of the Month cards will be
mailed to residents and encouraged their participation.
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RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Brooks announced Recyclers of the Month from the June 19, 2018, City Council
meeting: Miae Cashon and Bradley Fox. She indicated that all winners receive a check
for $250 and urged everyone to participate in the City’s Recycling Program. She noted
that in addition to winning the Recycler Drawing, the two individuals also won a
Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit from the City at a value of $60.00.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
City Clerk Colborn reported that there were 12 requests to speak.
Mayor Brooks announced that due to the overwhelming amount of speakers and for the
sake of time, speakers would be allowed one minute to speak.
Arthur Schaper, Beverly Welch, Harim Uzziel, D.D. Dominguez, Thomas Bastasch,
Daryl Murrey, Elsa, Christine Williams, and Evelyn Robinson spoke in opposition of SB
54, the California Sanctuary State Bill and urged the Council to not implement the bill in
the City.
Anthony Misetich, thanked the City Council for their service and expressed appreciation
for honoring his cousin, John Mitchell Misetich.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Willmore gave a recap of the 4th of July celebration and Eastview Dog
event.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Items G and I.
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Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved, seconded by Dyda, to approve the Consent Calendar
with Item J removed and to be heard after Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A. 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.
B. Approval of Minutes
Approved the Minutes of the May 15, 2018, Regular meeting and June 5, 2018,
Regular and Adjourned Regular meetings.
C. Register of Demands
(1) Adopted Resolution No. 2018-40, 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 (Check Run 06/15/18); and,
(2) Adopted Resolution No. 2018-41, 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 (Check Run 06/29/18).
D. Report of legal fees spent by the City as a result of Public Records Act
requests made by former Councilmember Brian Campbell, or attempting to
obtain compliance from Mr. Campbell for Public Records Act requests that
sought emails to/from Mr. Campbell on his private email account.
Received and filed report updated report and summary of the City’s costs.
E. Consideration and possible action to update the geographic area upon which
the cost-of-living adjustment increase for the City’s contribution towards the
employee retirement health savings account is pegged by approving and
adopting by resolution the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and the Rancho Palos Verdes Employees
Association (RPVEA MOU FY 2017-2020) and approving and adopting by
resolution revisions to the Management Employee Personnel Rules.
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(1) Adopted Resolution No. 2018-42, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE THIRD
AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FY 2017-20; and,
(2) Adopted Resolution No. 2018-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NOS. 2011-62, 2015-111, AND 2017-40 ADOPTING REVISIONS TO
THE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL RULES AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-088 TO ADOPT BENEFIT CHANGES FOR EMPLOYEES
IN MANAGEMENT AND NON-REPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL
CLASSIFICATIONS
F. Consideration and possible action to amend the professional services
agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) administrative services through September 2018.
(1) Approved the third amendment to the professional services agreement with MDG
Associates, Inc., for CDBG administrative services through September 2018; and,
(2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment, subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
G. Consideration and possible action to award a construction agreement to
United Irrigation, Inc. for the Annual Sidewalk Repair Program FY17-18., and to
enter into an agreement for professional services with Sunbeam Consulting
for inspection services.
(1) Approved the project specifications on file in the Public Works Department for the
Annual Sidewalk Repair Program FY17-18; (2) Awarded a Public Works Agreement
for Construction to United Irrigation, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $203,711.50
for construction services related to the Annual Sidewalk Repair Program FY17-18;
and (3) Authorized Staff to use an additional $23,248.50 for a construction
contingency.; and, (4) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Professional Services Agreement.
H. Consideration and possible action to oppose Senate Bill No. 765 regarding
“streamlined” planning and zoning processes; Senate Bill No. 828 regarding
regional housing needs allocations; and Senate Bill No. 831 regarding
accessory dwelling units.
(1) Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to Senator Weiner in opposition to Senate
Bill No. 765 (SB 765) regarding “streamlined” planning and zoning processes; (2)
Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to Senator Weiner in opposition to Senate Bill
No. 828 (SB 828) regarding regional housing needs allocations; and, (3) Authorized
the Mayor to sign a letter to Senator Wieckowski in opposition to Senate Bill No. 831
(SB 831) regarding accessory dwelling units.
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I. Consideration and possible action to approve the recordation of a Use
Covenant and Restriction Running with the Land (i.e. deed restriction) on the
Sunnyside Ridge Road Trail Segment as required by the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District.
Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Use Covenant and
Restriction Running with the Land for the Sunnyside Ridge Road Trail Segment for
recordation with the County Recorder’s Office.
J. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes to join the Taking Back Our Community Coalition.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
K. Consideration and possible action regarding the May 2018 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Received and filed the May 2018 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
L. Consideration and possible action to receive pro bono services from M. Arthur
Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. (Gensler) for civic center programming services.
(1) Authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement or MOU, in a form approved
by the City Attorney, with Gensler for their services; and, (2) Authorized Staff and
CCAC to work with Gensler on setting community meetings
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to grant an appeal and overturn the
Planning Commission’s denial of Major Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Permit ASG No. 36 to install a Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTF) on a
replacement streetlight pole adjacent to 28716 Circlet Drive.
City Clerk Colborn reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published and
announced that there was one request to speak.
Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing open.
Ara Mihranian, Director of Community Development presented a brief staff report and
PowerPoint presentation.
The following people spoke:
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Noel Park, commended the Planning Commission for their diligence on the project.
With no other requests to speak, Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Brooks and all Council
Members announced that they had visited the site of the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to adopt Resolution
No. 2018-45, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, MAJOR WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 36 TO ALLOW THE
INSTALLATION OF ANTENNAS ENCASED IN A CANISTER MEASURING 2’ TALL
AND 14.6” IN DIAMETER MOUNTED ON A REPLACEMENT STREETLIGHT POLE
NOT TO EXCEED 37’ IN TOTAL HEIGHT WITH THE LUMINAIRE MAST ARM
REMAINING AT ITS CURRENT HEIGHT WITH RELATED VAULTED MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT ADJACENT TO 28716 CIRCLET DRIVE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. Consideration and possible action to grant an appeal and overturn the
Planning Commission’s denial of Major Wireless Telecommunication Facility
Permit ASG No. 48 to install a Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTF) on a
wood utility pole at the terminus of (lower) Mossbank Drive, west of Basswood
Avenue.
City Clerk Colborn reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published and
there were no requests to speak.
Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing open.
Mayor Pro Tem moved to waive the staff report on this item. Without objection, Mayor
Brooks so ordered.
With no requests to speak, Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to Adopt Resolution
No. 2018-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, MAJOR WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 48 TO ALLOW THE
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INSTALLATION OF ANTENNAS ENCASED IN A CANISTER MEASURING 2’ TALL
AND 14.6” IN DIAMETER MOUNTED ON A 4’ MAST ARM EXTENDING FROM AN
EXISTING 40.5’ TALL WOOD UTILITY POLE WITH RELATED VAULTED
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE TERMINUS OF (LOWER) MOSSBANK DRIVE,
WEST OF BASSWOOD AVENUE
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. Consideration and possible action to amend Section 1.08.010 (Misdemeanors
– Infractions – Nuisances), Section 1.16.160 (Request for Continuance of
Hearing) and Section 1.16.240 (Appeal of Decision of Administrative Hearing
Officer) of the City’s Municipal Code to clarify the City’s existing remedies for
public nuisance abatement, to allow an appeal hearing of an Administrative
Citation to be postponed beyond the current 90-day requirement, and to allow
the City to file an appeal with the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Mayor Pro Tem moved to waive the staff report on this item. Without objection, Mayor
Brooks so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilman Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic, to introduce
Ordinance No. 608, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1.08.010 (MISDEMEANORS – INFRACTIONS –
NUISANCES) OF CHAPTER 1.08 (GENERAL PENALTY) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS) CLARIFYING THE LEGAL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE CITY FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING SECTION 1.16.160
(REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING) OF CHAPTER 1.16
(ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW AN APPEAL HEARING
TO BE POSTPONED BEYOND THE CURRENT 90-DAY REQUIREMENT IF
REQUESTED BY THE CITY; AND AMENDING SECTION 1.16.240 (APPEAL OF
DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER) OF CHAPTER 1.16
(ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) TO ALLOW
THE CITY TO FILE AN APPEAL WITH THE LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. Consider certifying initiative measure which would adopt Chapter 5.40
(“Hospitality Working Conditions”) to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code,
adding new regulations, protections, and procedures concerning wages,
hours, work, transit, panic buttons, responses to threatening conduct, and
records for employees of large hotels, golf courses, and amusement parks;
and consider taking action to either adopt the ordinance or order an election
for the voters to decide whether to adopt the ordinance.
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was received and distributed prior
to the meeting and that there were several requests to speak.
Bill Wynder, City Attorney, presented a staff report.
Larry Kosmont, Kosmont Companies, presented the Fiscal Impact Analysis Report/
Preliminary Analysis of Hospitality Working Conditions Initiative.
Mayor Brooks called for a brief recess at 8:19 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:39
P.M.
Alicia Quinos, Debra Shrader, Zachary Anderson, Jackie Showalter, Jon Gathje, Jan
Gardner, Lorena Masoum, Jonah Breslau, Rev. Rae Huang, and Sandra Pezqueda
spoke in support of the Ordinance and urged the Council to submit the initiative to the
voters as soon as possible.
Larry Liu and Minas Yerelian spoke in support of Option C – submitting the Ordinance
to the voters at the next Regular election occurring on November 5, 2019.
Bob Nelson, spoke in support of Option B - submitting the Ordinance to the voters at a
Special election in October 2018.
Terri Haack, President, Terranea Resort, spoke in regards to ongoing attempts of
UNITE HERE Local 11 to represent Terranea associates when the associates have not
asked to be unionized. Ms. Haack informed the Council that an invitation was extended
to UNITE HERE Local 11 to have a fair and equal vote for all of Terranea employees,
UNITE HERE Local 11 ignored the request. Ms. Haack also noted that there was not a
single housekeeper that works at Terranea that was present at tonight’s meeting and
out of 1,300 employees only one person, an on-call employee spoke tonight. Ms. Haack
also stated that she would support the wishes of Terranea employees if they voted to be
a unionized. Lastly, Ms. Haack pointed out Section 5.40.080 – Waiver of the proposed
ordinance stating if Terranea enters into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the
employees and the agreement includes an expressed waiver employees are not bond
to comply to the requirements and/or conditions of the proposed ordinance.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
The Mayor interrupted the discussion and called for a brief recess in an effort to restore
order due to a speaker being disruptive and speaking out of order. Mayor Brooks called
for a brief recess at 9:04 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:07 P.M.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to (1) adopt
Resolution No. 2018-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CERTIFICATION OF
SUFFICIENCY FOR THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED “AN INITIATIVE
MEASURE TO ADOPT FOR EMPLOYEES OF LARGE HOTELS, GOLF COURSES,
AND AMUSEMENT PARKS NEW REGULATIONS, PROTECTIONS, AND
PROCEDURES CONCERNING WAGES, HOURS, WORK, TRANSIT, PANIC
BUTTONS, RESPONSES TO THREATENING CONDUCT, AND RECORDS”; and,
(2) receive and file the Fiscal Impact Analysis Report prepared by Kosmont Companies;
and,
(3) adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
SCHEDULED BY LAW TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 AN
INITIATIVE MEASURE TO ADOPT FOR EMPLOYEES OF LARGE HOTELS, GOLF
COURSES, AND AMUSEMENT PARKS NEW REGULATIONS, PROTECTIONS, AND
PROCEDURES CONCERNING WAGES, HOURS, WORK, TRANSIT, PANIC
BUTTONS, RESPONSES TO THREATENING CONDUCT, AND RECORDS (Option
C).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. Consideration and possible action to identify the preferred street
configuration for the new intersection at Costa De La Islas and Palos Verdes
Drive South (PVDS) associated with Vesting Tract Map No. 50666 for the
Trump National Golf Club project.
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was received and distributed prior
to the meeting and that there were several requests to speak.
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic declared a possible conflict of interest due to his ownership of
property located within 500 feet of the location to be discussed. He left the Council
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Chambers for the duration of the public hearing and returned to speak as a member of
the public.
Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Larry Liu, Traffic Safety Committee Board Member, spoke in support of the project.
Steven Williams, offered street configuration alternatives.
Mickey Rodich, Ladera Linda HOA, stated the HOA favors the driveway entrance
remain at Palos Verdes Drive South and expressed safety concerns at Forrestal when
making a left turn.
Jessica Leeds, commented on correspondence received from Southern California Tree
and Landscape regarding intersection reconfiguration at Costa De La Islas and Palos
Verdes Drive South which includes Coastal Commission Staff Comments.
Kelvin Vanderlip, Ali Derer, Jeffrey Dorset, Lenee Bilski, Nancy Bahrami, Uday Patil,
Jerry Duhovic, and Gorard Taccini spoke in opposition of the project.
Jill Martin, Operating Manager, Trump National Golf Club, spoke briefly on the project.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Brooks moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Without objection, Mayor
Brooks so ordered.
Mayor Brooks moved to extend the meeting to 11:15 P.M. Without objection, Mayor
Brooks so ordered.
Mayor Brooks moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Without objection, Mayor
Brooks so ordered.
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Brooks, to approve Alternative No. 4
(Portuguese Bend Club Preferred Alternative).
Councilman Cruikshank offered a friendly amendment to add a headlight screening and
irrigation buffer. The amendment was accepted.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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6. Consideration and possible action to approve compensation changes for part-time
employees and concurrently approve the updated resolution setting forth the
Salary and Hourly Compensation Schedule for all employees in City Service.
Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager, presented a staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to adopt Resolution
No. 2018-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, RESTATING AND SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-31 SETTING THE SALARY AND HOURLY COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN CITY SERVICE, BASED UPON A WAGE
INCREASE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
J. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes to join the Taking Back Our Community Coalition.
This item was removed by Councilman Alegria from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilman Alegria moved, seconded by Councilman Cruikshank, to (1) adopt
Resolution No. 44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE TAKING BACK
OUR COMMUNITY COALITION; and, (2) Enter into an Agreement with the City of
Monrovia to join the Taking Back Our Community Coalition.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Duhovic, and Mayor Brooks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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None.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:45 P.M., Mayor Brooks adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on July 31, 2018, for an Adjourned
Regular.
Mayor Brooks adjourned in memory of John Mitchell Misetich and Dick Mole, longtime
Rancho Palos Verdes resident and community volunteer.
/s/Susan Brooks
Mayor
Attest:
/s/Emily Colborn
City Clerk