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20200519 Late CorrespondenceTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY CLERK MAY 19,2020 ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material presented for tonight's meeting. Item No. Public Comments K 1 2 Description of Material Email from Janet Schoenfeld Revised Draft Letter Requesting Funding to Address COVID-19 Impacts to Cities Email from Jean Longacre Revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ** PLEASE NOTE: Materials attached after the color page(s) were submitted through Monday, May 18, 2020**. Respectfully submitted, ~ L:\LATE CORRESPONDENCE\2020 Cover Sheets\20200519 additions revisions to agenda.docx Nathan Zweizig From: Sent: To: Subject: Janet Schoenfeld <jschoenfeldmori@gmail.com> Tuesday, May 19, 2020 3:26 PM John Cruikshank; Eric Alegria; David Bradley; Ken Dyda; Barbara Ferraro; CityCierk; Ara Mihranian City Council 5/19/20, Public Comment To the Honorable Mayor Cruikshank; Mayor ProTem Alegria; May 19,2020 Council Members Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro; City Clerk Ms. Colborn; City Manager Mr. Mihranian, and City Attorney Mr. Wynder: Ref: Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Meeting 05/19/2020, Public Comment Thank you for your leadership. The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects worldwide. Our state and local governments took swift and decisive action which spared California the worst of the tragedy experienced in our nation. The purpose of this message is to express support for the City's action thusfar on the pandemic, and request that RPV City Council denounce recent protest events related to the pandemic plus consider further actions needed to circumvent others. Please continue to follow the guidance of Federal, State, and County public health officials and consider requesting support from LASD and I or RPV Code Enforcement (similar to LAPD standards) for enforcement of sanctions against public health violations. Applying our brakes has worked so well. The answer is NOT to just let up! This pandemic seems to have been politicized and two recent protest events which conflated public health measures with restrictions on essential freedoms, and endangered the health of community members. One, May 7 at the Trader Joes store in Golden Cove when a protestor entered and challenged employees by refusing to wear a face covering as mandated by County requirements and store policy. That protestor then denigrated employees and shoppers. Though store management called LASD for assistance apparently no help arrived. Another, this past Sunday's demonstration in Torrance which advocated reopening all businesses. That flouted Torrance City, LA County, and State of California prohibition of events. There was minimal if any social distancing, and few participants wore face coverings. The protestors then went back into homes, neighborhoods, stores, ... The community health effects of both are still to be determined. );> RPV needs to be part of a regional economic recovery. To do so, it will be essential to develop robust consumer confidence in the City's businesses. Both actions described above undermine consumer confidence and could adversely impact public health. Actions Requested: Please formally denounce the two actions described above, explore obtaining LASD/ RPV support for enforcement of sanctions against public health violations, and in summary please continue to follow public health guidance. Reopening too much too soon and allowing laxity in following public health guidelines can jeopardize lives and further complicate the task of economic recovery. Thank you for your consideration. Janet A. Schoenfeld May 19, 2020 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Via Email SUBJECT: Request for Funding to Address COVID-19 Impacts to Cities Dear Governor Newsom: The City of Rancho Palos Verdes thanks you for your leadership and efforts to protect and support Californians during this unprecedented public health crisis. Cities remain on the front linefront-line helping residents stay safe and in their homes, delivering emergency services, and supporting local businesses and community organizations. However, as emergency costs continue to grow, city revenues to fund local services are plummeting . COVID-19 is having devastating impacts on city budgets and services statewide . Based on the League of California Cities analysis, California cities are projecting a nearly $7 billion general revenue shortfall over the next two fiscal years. This shortfall will grow by billions of dollars if stay-at-home orders to protect public health extend into the summer months and beyond. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes~ projects that these shortfalls \Viii impact our core city services, including infrastructure capital projects, public safety, and core city services for residents, as well as the employees have already been impacted.-; Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has stepped up to protect and serve our community, purchasing equipment and supplies to keep residents and employees safe, and performing robust community outreach Governor Gavin Newsom May 19, 2020 Page 2 regarding resources and services . The necessary measures our city has taken are costly. In order toTo continue to be a full partner with the state in saving lives, protecting our communities, and ultimately recovering from this crisis, we need your help. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has joined the Support Local Recovery coalition and we are calling on you to immediately support the follmNing actions: • PQ.rovide $7 billion in direct and flexible state funding to support critical local services and allocate CARES Act funding for all cities for COVID-19-related expenditures. • Advocate to secure $500 billion in direct and flexible funding from the federal government for all cities natiomvide to support critical local services. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes appreciates your consideration of our requests and look forward to further discussing in the coming days how together we can continue to best protect Californians and reopen our economy. Thank you again for your leadership and partnership during these uncertain times. S incerely, John Cruikshank Mayor cc: Ted Lieu, U.S. Representative, 33rd Congressional District Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator, California Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator, California Ben Allen, Senator, 26th State Senate District AI Muratsuchi , Assembly Member, 66th Assembly District Janice Hahn, L.A. County Supervisor, 4th District Bismarck Obando, League of California Cities Jeff Kiernan, League of California Cities Meg Desmond, League of California Cities Marcel Rodarte, California Contract Cities Association Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Ara Mihranian, City Manager Nathan Zweizig From: Sent: To: Subject: Teresa Takaoka Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:59 PM Enyssa Memoli; Nathan Zweizig FW: PVDE Safety Project From: jeanlongacre@aol.com <jeanlongacre@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:51 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: PVDE Safety Project Dear City Council, Elias called me yesterday regarding the PVDE Safety Project. I asked him why the estimated speed around the Bronco curve had gone from 38 mph to 43 mph. He replied that that there was a newer traffic study. Perhaps I missed it, but I do not recall that being part of the staff report. Wouldn't that make the crosswalk even less safe where it is located on the curve? The only reason not to put the crosswalk at the lower Headland is because no one wants to deal with the issue of the pilasters between the two Headland Drives. Are those pilasters really that important? Isn't there some way to put a 4 foot path to go behind them? Jean Longacre 6 Martingale Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-544-0105 1 / Nathan Zweizig From: James O'Neill Sent: To: Tuesday, May 19,2020 12:15 PM CityCierk Subject: Attachments: FW: Revised MOU MOU_PVPLC_signed 2020.05.18.pdf For late correspondence related to tonight's item on Revegetation From: Adrienne Mohan <amohan@pvplc.org> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 3:02 PM To: James O'Neill <joneill@rpvca.gov> Cc: Elias Sassoon <esassoon@rpvca.gov> Subject: Re: Revised MOU Hello James, Attached the revised signed MOU. Thank you, Adrienne Adrienne Mohan Executive Director Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy 916 Silver Spur Road #207 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 www.pvRic.org (31 0) 541-7613 x203 (31 0) 930-4332 (cell) Preserving land and restoring habitat for the enjoyment and education of all. loin our moiling list Join us on On Fri, May 15,2020 at 3:10PM James O'Neill <joneill@rpvca.gov> wrote: Hi Adrienne, I hope all is well. Please see the attached (revised) MOU. 1 It reflects the following three changes: 1. Eliminated the Attestation for your signature 2. Eliminated "a municipal corporation" after Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy" (above your signature line on the last page) 3. Added "within thirty (30) days" at the end of section 2.2 (b) at the top of the second page-so it is clear that payment is not required within five days of receiving the invoice. Please sign and return a copy ofthe attached, revised MOU in advance of Tuesday's City Council meeting so that it can be executed if approved by the City Council. Thank you, and I hope you have a good weekend. James S. O'Neill, MPM Project Manager, Department of Public Works (31 0) 544-524 7 (Office) jonciH(a)rpvca.gov 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 ln light of COVID-19 response measures from the Governor of the State of California and the Los Angeles County Public llealth Department, through at least May 15, the City ofRancho Palos Verdes will only be providing Essential City Services that arc necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our community and City Employees. To facilitate these measures, all non-essential staff will be working remotely. Inquiries will be reviewed daily and will be responded to on a case-by-case basis. Please note: our response to your inquiry could be delayed. 2 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY FOR THE REVEGETATION OF AREAS 94, 95, AND 96 THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is effective as of __ , 2020, and is between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("RPV") and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy ("PVPLC"). RPV and PVPLC are sometimes referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." RECITALS A. RPV and PVPLC are required to perform annual fuel modification for fire prevention purposes and the Parties wish to engage in a strategic revegetation ("Project") of the fuel modification zones 94, 95 and 96 ("Zones"), as further described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, to minimize the negative impacts of traditional methods of fuel modification while increasing habitat value. E. The Parties desire to work cooperatively to benefit both agencies by reducing ongoing fuel modification costs for the Zones. Accordingly, the Parties desire to organize and fund the revegetation of the Zones. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this MOU, agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Memorandum of Understanding. The purpose of this MOU is for the Parties to work cooperatlvely to organize and fund the revegetation of the Zones. RPV will provide funds to the PVPLC for all costs associated with the revegetation of the Zones. 2. Responsibilities of the Parties. 2.1 PVPLC. PVPLC agrees to do the following: (a) Provide the necessary services to conduct the Project, including the purchase of the correct vegetation, clearing of the Zones in preparation for re-vegetation, and planting the re-vegetation materials in the area, pursuant to the proposal PVPLC provided to RPV, attached hereto as Exhibit "8". (b) conducted to that date. Provide monthly invoices to RPV for the cost of the services 2.2 RPV. RPV agrees to do the following: (a) Upon receipt of an invoice from PVPLC, RPV will conduct a progress check of the Project within five (5) days. RPV, in its sole discretion, will 01203.0006/645325.1 1 RPV ~ PVPLC MOU determine whether the invoice correctly describes the work completed. Once RPV makes that determination, the invoice shall be paid in full within thirty (30) days. (c) RPV will provide up to a maximum compensation of $12,700 for the completion of the Project. 3. Notices. Any notice or other communication ("Notice") which either Party may desire to give to any other Party under this MOU must be in writing and may be given by any commercially acceptable means, to the addresses below: RPV: PVPLC: City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Attention: City Manager Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy 916 Silver Spur Road #207 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 9027 4 Attention: Executive Director 4. Interpretation. This MOU will be interpreted, construed, and governed according to the laws of the State of California. Each Party has had the opportunity to review this MOU with legal counsel. The Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning. It will not be interpreted strictly for or against either party. 5. Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing contained in this MOU will be construed to create any rights in third parties and the Parties do not intend to create such rights. 6. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that any Party commences legal action of any kind or character to either enforce the provisions of this MOU or to obtain damages for breach thereof, the prevailing party in such litigation will be entitled to all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection with such action. 7. Severability. If any provision of this MOU, or any portion thereof, is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, such provision will be severable and will not in any way impair the enforceability of any other provision of this MOU. 8. Amendment of MOU. This MOU may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the Parties. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both Parties. 9. Entire Agreement. This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject of this MOU and supersedes all previous agreements, promises, representations, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. 01203.0006/645325.1 2 RPV -PVPLC MOU THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF the Parties hereby execute this Agreement as follows: CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a municipal corporation By: Ara Mihranian, City Manager Attest: By: Emily Colborn, City Clerk PALOS VERDES PENINSULA lAND CONSERVANCY By: _t;2{;_Ci,h:t.,J," t/11_1?.:,~-- Adrienne Mohan, Executive Director 01203.00061645325.1 3 HPV -PVPLC MOU TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: MAY 18, 2020 SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA _____________________________________________________________________ Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material received through Monday afternoon for the Tuesday, May 19, 2020 City Council meeting: Item No. Description of Material Public Email from Nicholas Ryu; Email exchange between Senior Comments Administrative Analyst Waters and Raymond Green E Email exchange between City Manager Mihranian and Mickey Rodich I Emails from: Jim York; Mary Alice Fosse 1 Email exchanges between Public Works Director Sassoon and: Jean Longacre; Madeline Ryan Respectfully submitted, _____________________ Emily Colborn L:\LATE CORRESPONDENCE\2020 Cover Sheets\20200519 additions revisions to agenda thru Monday.docx 1 Nathan Zweizig From:Teresa Takaoka Sent:Monday, May 18, 2020 12:24 PM To:CityClerk Subject:FW: Public Mask Coverings Enforcement and Education Request Late corr under public comments please  From: Nicholas Ryu <ryun@alumni.usc.edu>   Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2020 11:03 PM  To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>  Subject: Public Mask Coverings Enforcement and Education Request  Dear RPV City Council, My name is Nick, and I'm writing to you as a concerned resident of Rancho Palos Verdes. I wanted to raise to your attention to the lack of residents actively wearing mask coverings when they are outdoors along trails and sidewalks. I know LA County is asking all their constituents to wear face masks in public that started this week, and I'm extremely annoyed, disappointed, and disturbed by the lack of our residents who are adhering to this order (understanding that things can take time and that government resources are scarce). https://covid19.lacounty.gov/face-coverings/ As someone who also works in a local municipality and is actively working on mitigating COVID-19 effects in Los Angeles (and even seeing that the former mayor of Palos Verdes tested positive awhile back), I'd wish that our residents would take this seriously not just for their own health and safety, but especially for others (given that we have an older population and children who are potentially vulnerable to the Kawasaki disease). I wanted to also offer some suggestions on what I'd like the Council to do instead of just vent, so I hope you'd look into the following: 1) Have local/county first responders (when out and about) to inform anyone in the public to wear masks. Even just a quick engagement is enough to let people know that the City of RPV is serious about this. 2) Offer a service where first responders can drop off free PPE at residential homes for those that do not have the ability to leave their homes. 3) Provide PPE and education materials at local facilities (fire stations, police stations, City Hall, community groups, along specific trails and local businesses, etc...) 4) Provide council video recordings and on the city website of members/leadership notifying constituents about the need to wear PPE (English, Spanish, and other major constituent groups that make up the demography of residents). Encouraging residents to get tested at a LA County/City site is also recommended. Hope this helps, and I look forward to your reply. Public Comments 1 Nathan Zweizig From:Teresa Takaoka Sent:Friday, May 15, 2020 3:39 PM To:Enyssa Momoli; Nathan Zweizig Subject:FW: Trail closures Late corr public comments  From: Raymond Green <rgreen.atty@sbcglobal.net>   Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 3:39 PM  To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>  Cc: Cory Linder <CoryL@rpvca.gov>  Subject: Re: Trail closures  Mr Waters - Thank you for your reply. I just now reviewed the City Trail Map and I am unable to understand your 95% figure claimed below. Do you mean that 95% of the parks that have trails are open but with only a fraction of the trails actually open for use? The argument that the Trump course trails are closed for "maintenance" is an insult as those "trails" are concrete and are now serving the golf carts. Not buying it. Must do better. Please include my emails in the record as public input/comments. Sincerely, /s/Raymond Green 3200 La Rotonda Dr RPV, CA 90275 On Friday, May 15, 2020, 01:39:49 PM PDT, Matt Waters <mattw@rpvca.gov> wrote: Dear Mr. Green, Thank you for your email about Trump National Golf Club and the adjacent trails. I certainly understand the frustration that you and all our residents have experienced over these past challenging months. The City is happy to report that the public trails and Founders Park are open to the public again, with some restrictions, such as required social distancing and face coverings required at parking areas, at trailheads, and when near other trail users. This re-opening went into effect on Wednesday. 95% of the City’s trails are open. Those that are closed will re- open in the coming days as they are in need of some maintenance. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions and concerns. Sincerely, Matt Waters Senior Administrative Analyst ____________________________________________ Public Comments 2 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 https://www.rpvca.gov/ mattw@rpvca.gov - (310) 544-5218 From: Raymond Green [mailto:rgreen.atty@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 10:12 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Cc: chaire@scng.com Subject: Trail Closures Greetings Honorable Council Members - Just when you think it can't get any more absurd, something simple like RPV opening it's trials proves that we, the common citizen, are always wrong in this regard. Example: I can now pay the Trump Organization an exorbitant green fee ($175/person?) and lawfully be on the shared trail/cart space on the Trump course OR I can be a law-breaker standing in the exact same spot (ok 6' away anyway) if I didn't pay. WHAT KIND OF IDIOCY IS THIS!!! Aside from looking like gross favoritism for the rich/elites, it looks a heck of a lot like the City is more interested in protecting it's golfer fee/tax income stream than protecting health. Same argument for all the trails "partially" open. PLEASE STOP BEING OVERTLY STUPID AND FIX THIS! You Humble Citizen, /s/Ray Green 3200 La Rotonda Dr. RPV, CA 90275 1 Nathan Zweizig From:Teresa Takaoka Sent:Monday, May 18, 2020 12:26 PM To:CityClerk Subject:FW: CC Meeting 5/19/20 - Consent Calendar Item E Late corr  From: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>   Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 12:00 PM  To: Mickey Rodich <mickeyrodich@gmail.com> <mickeyrodich@gmail.com>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>  Cc: Elias Sassoon <esassoon@rpvca.gov>; Ron Dragoo <RonD@rpvca.gov>; Trang Nguyen <Tnguyen@rpvca.gov>  Subject: RE: CC Meeting 5/19/20 ‐ Consent Calendar Item E  Hi Mickey, Thank you for taking the time to bring to the City Council’s attention that Agenda Item No. E was inadvertently placed on the Consent Calendar when the staff report indicates it as a Regular Business Item. The City Council will be asked to pull it from the Consent Calendar at tomorrow’s meeting and consider it as discussion matter. At this time, the funding source to cover the cost for preparing the state-required CEQA documents will come from restricted Measure R funds and not from TOT revenue. Prior to the current COVID-19 health crisis, Staff and the City Council Subcommittee were meeting with our elected representatives to see what state and federal funding could be used for this project. Additionally, the City is looking to submit the project for Measure W funding. All of this is in an effort to minimize the use of City dollars to address this regional problem. As for the septic issue in Rolling Hills, a draft plan was prepared and submitted to Rolling Hills to consider connecting their homes that are on a septic system to a sewer system. The City Council and the public will receive a report on this matter when more information becomes available. Thank you, again. Ara Ara Michael Mihranian City Manager ___________________________________ E 2 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-544-5202 (telephone) 310-544-5293 (fax) aram@rpvca.gov www.rpvca.gov       Do you really need to print this e-mail? This e-mail message contains information belonging to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which may be privileged, confidential and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named. Unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, or are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.  From: Mickey Rodich <mickeyrodich@gmail.com>   Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 11:30 AM  To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>  Subject: Fwd: CC Meeting 5/19/20 ‐ Consent Calendar Item E  Item E, About the Portuguese Bend landslide, does not belong on the Consent Calendar and should have a public hearing. The City staff has been notified and will make the change. The Portuguese Bend Landslide stabilization program is the most important project that we face. Now with the coronavirus upon us, there are so many things that have already changed in our lives and so many more that will further change our lives. Our City is fortunate to have a large surplus as compared to many other local cities and I feel that we should protect it as much as we can because of the current coronavirus situation we all face. Most of this surplus has accumulated thanks to the TOT tax that we receive from Terranea that funds our CIP program. I feel that Terranea has some very big hurtles to overcome before they are fully recovered from their shutdown and I think City future projections for the TOT tax are very optimistic. It will be some time before people and Groups flock back to Terranea. Even before Terranea won the Measure B election, the Union was able to force many Union organizations to cancel their events at Terranea and I think, at that time, there was about a 10% cancellation rate. Ever after this virus passes, the Unite 11 Union will continue their efforts to discourage Union groups from coming to Terranea, which will continue the cancellation rate. I know that the landslide is a huge problem for RPV and could become a huge environmental disaster with a potential for many lost lives, if it is not corrected. Now getting back to Item E, staff has recommended Council action to: 1. Award a professional services agreement, in an amount not to exceed $292,289.30, to Chambers Group, Inc. for the preparation of environmental documents in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Mitigation Project; and 2. Approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $292,289.30 from Measure R funds to cover costs associated with the preparation of the environmental documents. 3 It is my understanding that by approving this Item, and receiving CEQA certification, it will allow us to look for grants and other options to provide funding for the remainder of the project. Once this item is approved by our CC and CEQA certification is satisfied, the next step becomes a $20 to $40 million dollar project. If we proceed to self fund this project, we will wipe out our complete surplus that we have accumulated, thanks to Terranea, and much more. What will happen if Terranea never recovers and remains closed and we don't receive any additional TOT taxes? I have always said that the most important first thing that the City should do about correcting the landslide is to resolve the issue of the significant volume of water filtering down into the landslide from Rolling Hills via their septic tanks and ground water runoff, and I still feel that way. Keep in mind that when RPV was experiencing a significant 5 year drought a few years ago, the slide still continued to move, which is a sign that water from Rolling Hills was still affecting the slide movement during that drought . I also feel that the City should have completed the drilling of the 8 wells above the landslide perimeter last year, which might have been able to indicate the volume of water that Rolling Hills contributes to the continual landslide movement. They do have a liability, when their water continually feeds into the slide area. With Council approval of this item, the City will probably have spent $1 million on this project. I am in favor of approving this Item, to complete the CEQA reporting, only if it will put us in a position to determine if there are any grants or Federal Infrastructure Programs that would cover the balance of the project cost, and I am not a believer in P3 funding because our residents will have no say in that approval process. 1 Nathan Zweizig From:Jim York <theyorkproperties@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 13, 2020 7:22 AM To:CC; CityClerk; Ara Mihranian; Adrienne Mohan Subject:May 19 City Council Meeting, Consent Calendar Item I- Acacia Removal Attachments:IMG_0031.JPEG I commend you for your continuing action to remove the dangerous acacia.  With fire season approaching, please  remember the major fires in July 2005 and 2008 that each burned over 250 acres in the Portuguese Bend Nature  Preserve.  Continued removal is needed  Jim York  I 1 Nathan Zweizig From:jm ma fosse <jmafosse@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 13, 2020 3:15 PM To:CityManager Subject:upcoming fire season Ladies and Gentlemen: Once again, on my daily walks I see no signs by the city of preparation to fend off the forthcoming fire season. Wouldn't you think*******??? Once again, about the only thing we can do is the best we can to clear our own property of most of the vegetation and, I guess, keep our fingers crossed. Fortunately due to lack of much rain this year and the resulting growth of vegetation so far, it is not quite as scary as it often is. Still--- there is plenty too much growth creating a fire hazard and when it happens, as has been pointed out, for those of us on top of the hill the choice is trying to drive out or staying in our houses and hope for the best or burn to death. All we can do in addition is pack an overnight bag and put a few things in the car and hope for the best. One day we will (the city) either do something about it or we will have a killer fire. Sincerely, Mary Alice Fosse 30089 Avenida Classica Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5461 I 1 Nathan Zweizig From:Elias Sassoon Sent:Monday, May 18, 2020 9:26 AM To:jeanlongacre@aol.com Cc:CC; CityClerk; Juan Hernandez Subject:FW: PVDE/Bronco Road Safety on 5-19-20 Council Agenda Good morning Jean:  Thanks for reaching out to us.  Per our conversation, this ivy on the fence provides the privacy for the property owner who lives just to the south of the  curve. Please note as I indicated to you in our conversation, that even if the ivy is removed the fence itself would be an  issue. As part of this project, the fence and the ivy are proposed to be removed.   Thanks again for your email and please let me know if you have any further questions.  Regards,  Elias K. Sassoon, Director  Department of Public Works  City of Rancho Palos Verdes  30940 Hawthorne Blvd.  Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275  Tel: 310‐544‐5335  Fax: 310‐544‐5292  City Hall is open to the public during regular business hours. To help prevent the spread of COVID‐19, visitors  are required to wear face coverings and adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Some employees are working on rotation and may be working remotely. If you need to visit City Hall, please schedule an appointment in advance by calling the appropriate department and follow all posted directions during your visit. Walk‐ups are  limited to one person at a time. Please note that our response to your inquiry could be delayed. For a list of department phone numbers, visit the Staff Directory on the City website.   From: "jeanlongacre@aol.com" <jeanlongacre@aol.com> Date: May 17, 2020 at 7:33:20 PM PDT To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: PVDE/Bronco Road Safety on 5-19-20 Council Agenda Reply-To: "jeanlongacre@aol.com" <jeanlongacre@aol.com> Dear City Council, 1 2 As this project will not be done for awhile, please consider having the ivy removed from the fence to improve the line of sight when turning left from Bronco onto PVDE or coming down the hill and attempting to turn left from PVDE onto Bronco. Thank you. Jean Longacre 6 Martingale Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-544-0105 1 Nathan Zweizig From:Teresa Takaoka Sent:Friday, May 15, 2020 3:53 PM To:Nathan Zweizig; Enyssa Momoli Subject:FW: City Council Agenda - Regular Business, Item 1 PVDE Widening Project Late corr  From: Elias Sassoon <esassoon@rpvca.gov>   Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 3:53 PM  To: Madeline Ryan <pvpasofino@yahoo.com>  Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>  Subject: RE: City Council Agenda ‐ Regular Business, Item 1 PVDE Widening Project  Hi Madeline:  Thanks for reaching out to us.   I am pleased to see that you are happy regarding the cost reduction and the proposed schedule for this project.  Regarding your concerns, my responses are highlighted in yellow:  1. I'm still not convinced that a third lane is the best solution on the curve. Drivers will become confused, just as they do when the 4-lanes are reduced to 2-lanes in the Marymount College area, but I do think the residents on this curve should decide for themselves. Answer: Staff and most of the residents along the curve are in favor of this center lane. 2. I question the placement of the crosswalk and I have concerns about northbound/southbound traffic having enough stopping distance. So, for sure, flashing lights strategically placed north and south of crosswalk are paramount. Was a traffic engineer consulted about this placement? The last written traffic report placed 85% percentile of motorists at speeds of 38 mph so that may be the deciding factor as to where those flashing warning lights be placed. Answer: Yes, the City Traffic Engineer was consulted and the 85% percentile of vehicular traffic is 43 MPH as stated in the Staff Report. 3. Item 5 of the project's itemizations lists - 8' wide equestrian/pedestrian trail - that may be possible at the Bronco curve but northerly, towards the 28100 residential block, that area narrows and I don't think there is width enough for 8', more likely 6', and, of course, a guardrail, as needed. Answer: Once the detailed engineering plans are prepared we will have better information regarding the width of the path. Our goal is to have 8’ wide path through out. 4. I completely agree with the installation of the radar units now to help improve safety for our residents. Answer: Great. 1 2 And, finally, please no more signage! The many signs now are being ignored by bicyclists and motorists. Or, at least remove those signs that are no longer relevant before erecting more that blights our pretty drive. Answer: Staff is not recommending any more signage at this time other than advanced warning signs for the crossing (which are required) as reflected in the Staff Report. Please let me know if you have any further questions.    Regards,      Elias K. Sassoon, Director  Department of Public Works  City of Rancho Palos Verdes  30940 Hawthorne Blvd.  Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275  Tel: 310‐544‐5335  Fax: 310‐544‐5292    City Hall is open to the public during regular business hours. To help prevent the spread of COVID‐19, visitors  are required to wear face coverings and adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Some employees are working on rotation and may be working remotely. If you need to visit City Hall, please schedule an appointment in advance by calling the appropriate department and follow all posted directions during your visit. Walk‐ups are  limited to one person at a time. Please note that our response to your inquiry could be delayed. For a list of department phone numbers, visit the Staff Directory on the City website.     From: Madeline Ryan <pvpasofino@yahoo.com>   Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 11:51 AM  To: Nasser Razepoor <nrazepoor@rpvca.gov>  Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; Elias Sassoon <esassoon@rpvca.gov>  Subject: City Council Agenda ‐ Regular Business, Item 1 PVDE Widening Project  Hello Nasser, City Council members and Elias I am pleased that the retaining walls along the south side of PVDE in this project have been removed and resulted in a considerable reduction to the cost of this project. I also like that the project would not begin until FY21-22. Following are my concerns of other provisions of the PVDE Widening Project: 1. I'm still not convinced that a third lane is the best solution on the curve. Drivers will become confused, just as they do when the 4-lanes are reduced to 2-lanes in the Marymount College area, but I do think the residents on this curve should decide for themselves. 3 2. I question the placement of the crosswalk and I have concerns about northbound/southbound traffic having enough stopping distance. So, for sure, flashing lights strategically placed north and south of crosswalk are paramount. Was a traffic engineer consulted about this placement? The last written traffic report placed 85% percentile of motorists at speeds of 38 mph so that may be the deciding factor as to where those flashing warning lights be placed. 3. Item 5 of the project's itemizations lists - 8' wide equestrian/pedestrian trail - that may be possible at the Bronco curve but northerly, towards the 28100 residential block, that area narrows and I don't think there is width enough for 8', more likely 6', and, of course, a guardrail, as needed. 4. I completely agree with the installation of the radar units now to help improve safety for our residents. And, finally, please no more signage! The many signs now are being ignored by bicyclists and motorists. Or, at least remove those signs that are no longer relevant before erecting more that blights our pretty drive. Thank You, Madeline Ryan 28328 Palos Verdes Drive East "May the Trails be with you..." Madeline