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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for the purpose of a Closed
Session was called to order by Mayor Duhovic at 6:04 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 Duhovic
ABSENT: Brooks (excused)
Also present were Doug Willmore, City Manager; Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager;
William W. Wynder, City Attorney, Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and Emily
Colborn, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Wynder announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. PENDING LITIGATION — EXISTING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9 (d)(1)
a. Name of case: York Point View Properties, LLC v. v. City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS174116
b. Name of case: Cherie Townsend; Jalen Lapree Hamler v. City of Rancho Palos
Verdes; United States District Court Central District of California, Case No. 2:18-
cv-10 011
2. POTENTIAL LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
GC 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
Based on facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City, but
which the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which
facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
At 6:09 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
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RECONVENE TO STUDY SESSION (MCTAGGART HALL):
At 7:01 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:
None.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
SS1. 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 meetings as listed on the tentative agendas.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to approve the tentativeIII
agendas as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:03 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 Duhovic at 7:03 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:
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PRESENT: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic
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; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative
Analyst; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; and Emily Colborn, City Clerk.
Also present was Sergeant Tina McCoy, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dyda.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that with regards to Closed Session Nos. 1(a) and 1(b),
the City Attorney's office provided a confidential and privilege litigation status report and
announced that Closed Session No. 2 was not discussed.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
111 1. Heroes Among Us Presentation(s)
Mayor Duhovic and the City Council honored Mr. Edward Zack and Lieutenant Andrew
Nuccitelli for their dedicated heroic military service.
2. Farewell presentation to outgoing Director of Finance
Mayor Duhovic and the City Council expressed farewell wishes to outgoing Director of
Finance, Deborah Cullen. The Council commended Ms. Cullen for her years of service
to the City and her exemplary leadership and presented her with a commemorative City
keepsake.
Additionally, Mayor Duhovic announced Ms. Vicky Makita as the winner of the City's
first-ever Ready RPV Emergency Preparedness Challenge. Ms. Makitawas entered
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into a random drawing for a getaway prize at Terranea Resort after she made an
emergency kit, completed the L.A. County Fire Department's "Ready! Set! Go!"
Personal Wildfire Action Plan, and shared both on social media with the hashtag
#ReadyRPV.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
IIIMayor Duhovic announced the Recycle Winners for the October 1, 2019, City Council
meeting: Andrew Lubetich and Kathleen Bradford. He indicated that all winners receive
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a check for $250 and urged everyone to participate in the City's Recycling Program. He
noted that in addition to winning the Recycler Drawing, the two individuals also won a
Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit from the City valued at $60.00.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilman Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Duhovic, to approve the agenda as
amended: Item No. 3 was removed and will be heard at the November 6 Council
meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Noel Weiss, Mickey
Rodich, Debbie Landes, Sharon Loveys, and Lori Brown.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Willmore announced the following: High school seniors can now apply for
the Edison Scholars college scholarships. Deadline to apply is December 14, RPV 111
senior students are encouraged to apply; Halloween Trunk or Treat volunteers needed,
please visit www.rpvca.gov for more information; Prepared Peninsula Expo on October
27, 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM at Norris Pavilion, RHE; last day to register to vote for the
November 5 election is October 21; and Measure B forum on October 17 at 7:00 PM at
Hesse Community Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item B.
Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilman Alegria, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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A. Motion to Waive Full Reading
111 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. Consideration and possible action to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to provide Public Works
consulting services
(1) Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to
provide on-call Public Works services until June 30, 2020, with an option for the City
Manager to approve an extension of the Agreement for one additional year; and (2)
Authorized the Finance Department to move $97,000 from salary savings to
professional technical services
C. Register of Demands
Adopted Resolution No. 2019-47, 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.
D. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 628 amending
Chapters 8.24 (Property Maintenance), 17.02 (Single-Family Residential (RS)
Districts), 17.04 (Multiple-Family Residential (RM) Districts), and 17.96
(Definitions), and repealing and replacing Chapter 17.10 (Second Units) of Title
17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to update the
development standards for second units. (Case No. PLCA2019-0006
Adopted Ordinance No. 628, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 8.24 (PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE), 17.02 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS) DISTRICTS), 17.04
(MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM) DISTRICTS), AND 17.96 (DEFINITIONS),
AND REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.10 (SECOND UNIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS
VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
E. Consideration and possible action to award a catch basin cleaning maintenance
contract to Ron's Maintenance, Inc.
(1) Awarded a construction services contract to Ron's Maintenance Inc., for Catch
Basin Cleaning Maintenance and Inspection Services in the amount of$597,024; (2)
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract; subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney; and (3) Authorized additional appropriation in
111 the amount of$114,008 in the General Fund/Storm Water Quality Division
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F. Consideration and possible action to authorize funding for the Homeowners
Association (HOA) Security Camera Grant Program to be used to test Flock
cameras for a proof of concept.
Authorized Staff to use funding from the HOA Security Camera Grant Program to
test Flock cameras for a proof of concept
G. Consideration and possible action to receive and file information related to an
analysis performed on the Rancho Palos Verdes Employee Retirement Plans
(457(b), 401(a), and RHS) administered through ICMA-RC
Received and filed report.
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a memorandum of
understanding (MOU) with the other Peninsula cities to fund one shared
school resource officer
Approved a MOU with the other Peninsula cities to fund one shared school resource
officer
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and possible action to approve a reduction in the size of the
Civic Center Advisory Committee from seven to five members and direct Staff
to begin the recruitment process to fill vacancies
City Clerk Colborn reported that there was a request to speak.
Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst, presented a brief staff report and
PowerPoint presentation.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Carolynn Petru.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to (1) Maintain the size of the
Civic Center Advisory Committee members at seven; and (2) Directed Staff to begin the
recruitment process to fill vacancies
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. Consideration and possible action to receive a presentation from the Civic
Center Advisory Committee; approve the Civic Center programming document
prepared by M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc.; and authorize an
environmental impact report for Point Vicente Park/Civic Center, authorize
staff to develop a Request for Proposal with two phases for an architect to
provide master plan design services and construction drawings, and hiring an
experienced consultant to evaluate financing options
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was received and distributed prior
to the meeting and there were requests to speak.
Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst, presented a brief staff report and introduced
Michael Volk, Gensler Design Director, Principal and Peter Barsuk, Government &
Defense Leader, Principal who gave a PowerPoint presentation.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich, and Al
Sattler.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilman Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank, to (1) Receive
and file a presentation from the Civic Center Advisory Committee (CCAC); (2) Approve
the Civic Center programming document prepared by M. Arthur Gensler Jr. &
Associates, Inc.; (3) Authorize an environmental impact report for Point Vicente
Park/Civic Center; (4) Authorize staff to develop a Request for Proposal with two
phases for an architect to provide master plan design services and construction
drawings; (5) Authorize hiring a professional consultant to evaluate financing options;
and (6) Include locating the existing infrastructure/wiring already located (underground)
at current site.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Duhovic called for a brief recess at 9:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:25
P.M.
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3. Consider the joint report of the Council Ad Hoc Sub-committee and the Office
of the City Attorney on the efforts to obtain compliance with Public Records
Act requests, codified in Government Code §§ 6250 et seq., from Mr. Brian
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Campbell; and consider the joint report of the Council Ad Hoc Sub-committee
and the Office of the City Attorney on the investigation into possible violations
of the "Closed Session Privilege," codified in Government Code §§ 54950 et
seq.
This item was not heard at this time and moved to the November 6 Council meeting.
4. Consideration and possible action to (1) amend the City Council Rules of
Procedure, (2) adopt Policy No. 54 55 regarding Closed Session, and (3) adopt
by reference certain sections of the Rules of Procedure, relating to closed
session and the use of emails, and making a violation thereof a misdemeanor.
This item was not heard at this time and moved to the November 6 Council meeting.
Please note typographical error for policy number. Policy number is 55 not 54 as
reflected in the agenda and staff report and supporting documents.
5. Consideration and possible action to select a roofing option for the Ladera
Linda Park Community Center building as part of the detailed construction
drawings phase
Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks, presented a brief staff report andII
introduced Steve Johnson with the architecture design firm, Johnson Favaro.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilman Alegria moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to proceed with the
solar roof/photovoltaic panels as the selected roofing option for Ladera Linda Park
Community Center and directed Staff to study the selected solar roof option as part of
the detailed construction drawings phase.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report on the status of
the preparation of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment 6th Cycle
Allocation Plan
Mayor Duhovic moved to receive and file the report. Motion carried without objection. I
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7. Consideration and possible action to introduce an ordinance adopting the
2019 California Building Standards Code and to adopt a resolution making
certain findings to modify the 2019 California Building Code
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was a request to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Al Satler.
Mayor Duhovic moved to waive the staff report on this item. Without objection, Mayor
Duhovic so ordered.
Councilman Alegria moved, seconded by Councilman Dyda, to (1) Introduce Ordinance
No. 630, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING,
RESIDENTIAL, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND
MECHANICAL CODES, WHICH ARE CODIFIED IN TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 7A OF TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS 1997 EDITION, THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1997 EDITION, AND
THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2018 EDITION, WITH
APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND AMENDING THE RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE; (2) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-50, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO
THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY
BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL
CONDITIONS; and (3) Continue this matter to a duly-noticed public hearing on
November 6, 2019 for adoption of the draft ordinance.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Brooks, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Duhovic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
The following items were raised by Council Members as future,agenda items:
Mayor Duhovic requested a closed session item to discuss options available to Council
regarding Item No. 3.
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Councilman Alegria requested a closed session item to discuss possible potential
litigation with regards to the installation and/or relocation of street lights in
neighborhoods.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:36 P.M., Mayor Duhovic adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on October 29, 2019 for a Closed
Session meeting and 7:00 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular meeting.
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