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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 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 6:01 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Wynder announced the item to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d )(4) because
the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (VIA CONFERENCE BRIDGE):
At 6:04 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO STUDY SESSION:
At 6:47 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.
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DISCUSSION TOPICS:
SS1. Review of tentative agendas
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff regarding items on the upcoming
City Council meetings as listed on the tentative agendas.
Without objection, the tentative agendas were approved as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 6:56 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 Cruikshank at 7:04 P.M. at 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;
Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Terry Rodrigue, Interim Director of Community
Development; Elias Sassoon, Director of Public Works; Lauren Ramezani, Senior
Administrative Analyst; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Lukasz
Buchwald, Information Technology Manager; Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk; 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 Mayor Pro Tem Alegria.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that with regards to the Closed Session item, a privileged
and confidential briefing regarding the facts and circumstances which may cause the
City to initiate litigation in one case; a strategy was discussed in an effort to avoid the
resort to litigation. City Council unanimously authorized pursuing that strategy, if
strategy fails, authorized to pursue litigation at the appropriate time.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Cruikshank recognized PVPUSD School Board Member Linda Reid for
spearheading a local volunteer match effort during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 40
volunteers have been linked with 100 isolated seniors needing help with grocery
shopping and other errands; announced the City will be sponsoring lunch for employees
at Harbor UCLA; wished Mayor Pro Tem Alegria a happy birthday.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Cruikshank announced the Recycle Winners for the April 21, 2020, City Council
meeting: Lisbeth Hoyt and Ziba Graner. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, 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 continuing
to be virtual; COVID-19 community 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 further notice; encouraged residents to participate in “Takeout
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Tuesdays and Takeout Thursdays”, an initiative launched by the Peninsula cities and
the PVP Chamber of Commerce; Reminder 2020 Census; Goats are Back – Fuel
Modification; the Natural Communities Conservation Plan/Habitat Restoration Plan; the
City Council CIP Workshop--4/27/20 at 6:00 P.M; Stay Home – Save Lives.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Item G and there were requests to speak on Item G.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve the
Consent Calendar with Item G removed and to be 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 April 7, 2020, Regular meeting and April 13, 2020,
Budget Workshop.
C. Register of Demands
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-16, 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 amend the existing construction contract
with Southern California Electrical Firm for the Western Avenue Corridor
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Project Phase 1
Authorized Amendment No. 1 to the construction contract with Southern California
Electrical Firm in the amount of $24,500, thereby changing the not-to-exceed total
contract amount from $123,675 to $148,175, to include additive construction bid
items for the Western Avenue Corridor ALPR Project Phase 1
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E. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the ADA Access Improvements – Crosswalks in Area 9 Project
(1) Accepted the project as complete; (2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the project with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office;
and if no claims are filed within 35 days after recordation, send a notice to the surety
company to exonerate the Performance Bond; and (3) Authorized the Director of
Public Works to release the 5% construction retention payment to Hardy & Harper,
Inc., a California corporation, 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion
by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office, contingent upon no claims
being filed on the project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond
with the City
F. Consideration and possible action to reject all bids received for the Citywide
Striping and Marking Services Project
(1) Rejected the proposals that were received for the Citywide Striping and Marking
Services Project; and (2) Authorized Staff to revise the plans and specifications and
rebid this maintenance project in Fiscal Year 2020-21.
G. Consideration and possible action to adopt two (2) resolutions appointing, Nunc
pro tunc, Mr. Harold “Kit” Fox as Interim Deputy Community Development
Director and as the Interim Deputy City Manager pursuant to Government Code §
21221(h)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
H. Consideration and possible action to extend the existing professional services
agreement with Anchor QEA, LLC to implement the Coordinated Integrated
Monitoring Program (CIMP)
Authorized Amendment No. 1 to the Anchor QEA, LLC contract extending the term
to December 31, 2021 and adding $389,650 thereby changing the not-to-exceed
total contract amount from $1,021,350 to $1,411,000
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
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1. Consideration and possible action to review the 2019 Peafowl Trapping
Program and 2020 Peafowl Census Report
City Clerk Colborn reported that late correspondence was received and distributed prior
to the meeting and there were no requests to speak.
Terry Rodrigue, Interim Director of Community Development, presented a staff report
and PowerPoint presentation and introduced Mike Maxcy, owner of Wildlife Services,
Inc.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to (1) Receive and
file a final summary report on the 2019 Peafowl Trapping Program and the 2020
Peafowl Census Report; and (2) Directed Staff to pause the peafowl trapping program
for 2020.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. Consideration and possible action to introduce an ordinance repealing and
replacing Chapter 8.20 (Solid Waste Collection and Disposal) of Title 8 (Health
and Safety) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code related to solid waste
Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst, presented a staff report and
PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to introduce
Ordinance No. 635, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.20 (SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH & SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
AND RECYCLING
Councilmember Bradley offered a friendly amendment to delay any penalties and fines
associated with the ordinance until June 2021. The maker of the motion accepted the
amendment however the seconder did not support the amendment. A new motion was
made.
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Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, to introduce
Ordinance No. 635, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.20 (SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH & SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
AND RECYCLING, as amended to delay any penalties and fines associated with the
ordinance until June 2021.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: Dyda
ABSENT: None
Mayor Cruikshank called for a brief recess at 8:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at
9:00 P.M.
At this time, Mayor Cruikshank moved to Consent Calendar Item G.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
This item was removed by Councilman Bradley from the Consent Calendar for
separate consideration.
G. Consideration and possible action to adopt two (2) resolutions appointing, Nunc
pro tunc, Mr. Harold “Kit” Fox as Interim Deputy Community Development
Director and as the Interim Deputy City Manager pursuant to Government Code §
21221(h)
Ara Mihranian, City Manager, presented a staff report
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to (1) Adopt
Resolution No. 2020-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING NUNC PRO TUNC HAROLD
“KIT” FOX AS INTERIM DEPUTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 21221(h); and (2) Adopt Resolution No.
2020-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING NUNC PRO TUNC HAROLD “KIT” FOX
AS INTERIM DEPUTY CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §
21221(h)
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At this time, Mayor Cruikshank moved to Item No. 3.
3. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a report on the use of
technology to enhance City services and public participation
Lukasz Buchwald, Information Technology Manager, presented a staff report and
PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to receive and file a
report on the use of technology to enhance City services and public participation in City
meetings; and, to continue to look to improve ways for the public to participate in the
future.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria requested to agendize the trails plan update to a future meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:43 P.M., Mayor Cruikshank adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on April 27, 2020, for the
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget review for FY 2020 -21.
/s/ John Cruikshank
Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Emily Colborn
City Clerk