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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 2020
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 Cruikshank at 6:15 P.M. via teleconference/virtual
meeting using the Zoom platform notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William W. Wynder, City Attorney, and
Emily Colborn, City Clerk.
Emily Colborn, City Clerk, announced that pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-
29-20, issued by Governor Gavin Newsom tonight’s regular meeting of the City Council
is being conducted via teleconference using the Zoom platform and broadcast live on
the city's website at www.rpvca.gov and on RPVTV channels 33 and fios38. If the
public would like to participate in tonight’s meeting we ask that they visit the city’s
website and fill out the public participation form.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Wynder announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case: Indian Peak Properties, LLC, a Nevada corporation; Lt-WR, LLC, a
Nevada corporation; California Internet, LP dba Geolinks, Plaintiffs v. City of Rancho
Palos Verdes, a municipal corporation; City of Rancho Palos Verdes Planning
Commission; City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council; and Does 1 TO 20
Inclusive; United States District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-00457
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
GC SECTION 54957.6
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A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with Interim
Director of Finance Angelina Garcia and Human Resources Manager Julie DeZiel
regarding labor negotiations with Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association.
3. 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 in
one (1) case, 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 (VIA CONFERENCE BRIDGE):
At 6:18 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 6:57 P.M. the Closed 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 Cruikshank at 7:02 P.M. via teleconference/virtual meeting using the Zoom
platform notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William W. Wynder, City Attorney;
Angelina Garcia, Interim Director of Finance; Terry Rodrigue, Interim Director of
Community Development; Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder,
Director of Recreation and Parks; Lukasz Buchwald, Information Technology Manager;
and Emily Colborn, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain James Powers, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ara Mihranian, City Manager.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that with regards to: Closed Session No. 1, matter was
discussed and reported that a stop order has been issued on the property; Closed
Session No. 2, matter was discussed and negotiating authority was requested and
granted to City labor negotiators; and Closed Session No. 3, matter was discussed with
direction given to the City Attorney to draft a letter giving the defendant an opportunity to
resolve dispute before proceeding with legal action. In the event the defendant declines
the City Council authorized the City to join other potential parties in pursuing legal action
against Southern California Edison.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Cruikshank along with the City Council thanked the residents for their patience
and City staff for their hard work during this unprecedented times. Councilmember Dyda
also expressed great gratitude to City Manager Mihranian for his stellar work during
these times.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Cruikshank announced the Recycle Winners for the March 17, 2020, City Council
meeting: Susan Marshall and Jennifer MacDonald. He indicated that all winners receive
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:
Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian announced the following: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, commission and committee meetings are going
virtual; Census 2020; Budget Workshop – 4/13/20 at 6:00 P.M.; COVID-19 community
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updates; to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, all City
parks, beaches, community centers, amenities and trails are closed until f urther notice;
encouraged residents to participate in “Takeout Tuesdays and Takeout Thursdays”, an
initiative launched by the Peninsula cities and the PVP Chamber of Commerce;
overview of canceled upcoming city events; and played a public service announcement
video clip from Mayor Cruikshank and Mayor Pro Tem Alegria.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve the
Consent Calendar with Consent Calendar Items G and H removed and heard after
Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
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 March 17, 2020, Special City Council meeting.
C. Register of Demands
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-12, 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 receive and file the February 2020 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report
Received and filed the February 2020 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report
E. Consideration and possible action to adopt an updated “Designation of
Applicant’s Agent” resolution for the California Office of Emergency Services
(CalOES)
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Adopted Resolution No. 2020-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CalOES)
F. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 633 to amend
Exception Category ‘U’ of the City’s Landslide Moratorium Ordinance to clarify
the allowable development on 48 Cinnamon Lane
Adopted Ordinance No. 633, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES AMENDING SECTION 15.20.040.U (EXCEPTIONS) OF THE CITY’S
LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM ORDINANCE TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON 48 CINNAMON LANE ON THE SAME TERMS AS
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH EXCEPTION CATEGORY ‘P2’
G. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution approving a list of
proposed SB-1 projects for FY20-21
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
H. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Bell Event Services, Inc. to produce the City's annual July 4th Celebration
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
I. Consideration and possible action to award a construction contract for Phase
2 of the Western Avenue Corridor ALPR Project
(1) Awarded a construction contract to Metro RF Services, Inc. in the amount of
$34,940 construct Phase 2 of the Western Avenue Corridor ALPR project; and (2)
Authorized Staff to utilize an additional 10% ($3,494) for project contingency, subject
to approval of City Manager or Finance Director, for a total construction authorization
of $38,434.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to adopt an interim urgency ordinance
extending the moratorium period for Urgency Ordinance No. 632U amending
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Sections 17.76.020(C) (Noncommercial
amateur radio antennas) and (D) (Noncommercial amateur radio antenna
permit)
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City Clerk Colborn reported that notice of the public hearing was duly publis hed and late
correspondence was received and distributed prior to the meeting.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing open.
Jaehee Yoon, Associate Planner, presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
With no requests to speak, Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to adopt
Ordinance No. 634U, AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
MORATORIUM PERIOD ENACTED BY INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 632U
BY AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, TO ALLOW STAFF ADEQUATE
TIME TO RESEARCH AND PREPARE CODE AMENDMENT PROCEEDINGS TO
AMEND RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.76.020(C)
(NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS) AND (D) (NONCOMMERCIAL
AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA PERMIT )
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Consideration and possible action to approve a Small Business Financial
Assistance Plan in response to COVID-19
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was received and distributed prior
to the meeting.
Angelina Garcia, Interim Director of Finance, presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, to (1) adopt
Resolution No. 2020-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A ONE-
TIME ONLY REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES
COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN DEFINED SMALL BUSINESSES IN RESPONSE TO
THE COVID-19 LOCAL EMERGENCY AND IN IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-11; (2) allow the Rancho Palos Verdes community
to provide donations to assist local businesses that have been financially impacted due
to COVID-19 using the GoFundMe platform and the City shall sustain the administrative
cost associated with the account; and (3) Utilize Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds to provide loans and grants to low- and moderate-income owners of
microenterprise businesses
Councilmember Bradley offered an amendment to eliminate the option for a GoFundMe
account. The maker (Councilmember Dyda) of the motion accepted the amendment
however the seconder (Mayor Pro Tem Alegria) did not support the amendment.
A substitute motion eliminating the GoFundMe account was made:
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to (1) adopt
Resolution No. 2020-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A ONE-
TIME ONLY REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES
COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN DEFINED SMALL BUSINESSES IN RESPONSE TO
THE COVID-19 LOCAL EMERGENCY AND IN IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2020-11; and (2) Approve the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) stimulus program utilizing CDBG funds to provide loans and grants
to low- and moderate-income owners of microenterprise businesses
Mayor Cruikshank offered a friendly amendment to bring back this item at a future
meeting to review and report on the status of the program. The maker and seconder of
the motion accepted the amendment
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. Consideration and possible action to adoption of an urgency ordinance to
enact prohibitions against emergency price-gouging and a moratorium on
residential tenant evictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and declared
states of emergency
William Wynder, City Attorney, presented a staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to table the item
and monitor the matter.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: Dyda
ABSENT: None
4. Consideration and possible action to form a “sister city” relationship with
Sakura City, Japan
Ara Mihranian, City Manager, presented a staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, to proceed with
becoming a “sister city” with Sakura City, Japan and to join the National League of
Cities, Sister Cities International (SCI) and the SoCal Sister Cities organizations.
Councilmember Dyda offered a substitute motion to research the benefits and
obligations of becoming a sister city before proceeding. Mayor Cruikshank seconded
the motion.
A substitute motion was presented, Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria to proceed with becoming a “sister city” with Sakura City, Japan
however before proceeding have Staff research which Sister Cities organization best to
join and seek out other cities for feedback on their experience with becoming a sister
city
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: Ferraro
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Ferraro made a comment stating she is very much in support of
becoming a sister city with Sakura City, Japan and voted no on the motion simply
because she felt there was no further research needed.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
G. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution approving a list of
proposed SB-1 projects for FY20-21
This item was removed by Councilmember Dyda from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
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Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020-21 FUNDED BY SB 1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF
2017
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
H. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Bell Event Services, Inc. to produce the City's annual July 4th Celebration
This item was removed by Councilmember Ferraro from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to (1) Award a
professional service agreement to Bell Event Services, Inc. in the amount of $26,000 to
produce the City’s 2020 July 4th Celebration special event; and (2) Authorize the Mayor
to execute the professional service agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her atte ndance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:26 P.M., Mayor Cruikshank adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on April 13, 2020, for the FY
20-21 Budget workshop.
/s/ John Cruikshank
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Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Emily Colborn
City Clerk