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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 2020
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by
Mayor Cruikshank at 7:01 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; Karina Bañales, Deputy 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;
Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Lukasz Buchwald, Information
Technology Manager; and Teresa Takaoka, Deputy 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 Deputy City Manager Karina Bañales.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
None.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Cruikshank and the City Council recognized the Chinese American Community in
Palos Verdes and Greater South Bay and the International STEAM Education
Association for their respective, generous donations of face masks to the City during the
coronavirus pandemic. Staff noted that the framed certificates were picked up prior to
the meeting by Ms. Simone Mo.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
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Mayor Cruikshank announced the Recycle Winners for the May 19, 2020, City Council
meeting: Joel Nicks and Suellen Walker. 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:
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that there was one respect to speak via telephone.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Former Councilmember
Jerry Duhovic.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian announced the following: City Manager Karina Bañales;
Curfew for LA County; LA County Roadmap to Recovery – Hair Salons, Barbershops
and Restaurants for In-Person Dining Now Open; Thank You to Frontline Workers;
#RPVTogether; RPV Graduates Banner
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented.
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
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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 (Colborn)
Approved the Minutes of the November 19, 2019, Regular meeting and May 5, 2020,
Regular Meeting.
C. Register of Demands (Nguyen)
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-26, 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 05/08/20); and, Adopted Resolution No. 2020-27, 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 05/15/20).
D. Consideration and possible action to adopt resolutions pertaining to the City’s
November 3, 2020, General Municipal Election. (Takaoka)
(1) Adopted Resolution No. 2020-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2020, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; (2) Adopted Resolution No.
2020-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020, WITH
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON
THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; and, (3)
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020.
E. Consideration and possible action to receive and file the April 2020 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report. (Lin)
Received and filed the April 2020 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
F. Consideration and possible action to review the City employee compensation
report for 2019. (Ramos)
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Received and filed the Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon
Procedures performed with respect to City Employee Compensation and Benefit
Analysis Report for the calendar year ended December 31, 2019.
G. Consideration and possible action to award a Professional Services
Agreement to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for processing wireless
applications. (Eder)
Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for
a not-to-exceed amount of $58,000 for support services for wireless applications
submitted to the City.
H. Consideration and possible action to approve compensation changes for
competitive, confidential and management and part-time employees. (DeZiel)
Adopted Resolution No. 2020-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING,
RESTATING AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-59 SETTING FORTH
THE SALARY AND HOURLY COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES IN
CITY SERVICE
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal
Year 2020-21 Draft Budget for all City’s funds and the Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that the notice of the public hearing was duly
published, no written protests were received and late correspondence was
distributed. There were no requests to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing open.
Director of Finance Nguyen presented a comprehensive staff report and Powerpoint
presentation.
With no requests to speak, Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
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Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro to: (1) approve
staff recommendation to conduct the public hearing on the possible adoption of the
FY 2020-21 Draft Budget of all City’s funds, excluding the Improvement Authorities,
and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program; (2) determined that the utility
users’ tax (UUT) rate of 3% should continue to be maintained for FY 2020 -21 as a
necessary revenue source for the City’s operating and capital improvements; and (3)
continued the public hearing to June 16, 2020.
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 review the Draft 2021 Five-Year Financial
Model.
Director of Finance Nguyen presented a comprehensive staff report and Powerpoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to receive and
file the Draft 2021 Five-Year Financial Model.
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 receive a status report on the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s (PVPLC) acacia removal grant.
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that there was one request to have comments
read into the record.
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Adrienne Mohan, Executive Director, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
presented a status report and Powerpoint presentation.
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka read Carolynn Petru’s comments into the record.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to (1) Receive and
file a status report on the acacia removal grant provided to the PVPLC; and, (2) Affirm
proceeding with the removal of 2 to 3 acres of acacia and 16 acres of dry brush mowing
with the remaining grant funds.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Cruikshank called for a brief recess at 8:51 P.M. The meeting reconvened at
9:03 P.M.
4. Consideration and possible action to pursue joining the Los Angeles
County Clean Power Alliance
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting. There were was one request to have comments read into the record; three
voicemails were left; and there was one request to speak.
Senior Administrative Analyst Barnes presented a comprehensive staff report and
Powerpoint presentation. She introduced consultants Te d Bardacke (CPA); Vic Nol
(SCE); Magesh Srinivasanand; and, Josh Torres (SCE) who were available for
questions.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka read Joan Davidson’s comments into the record.
Voicemails from the following members of the public were played: Carly Schwartz;
David Hall; and, Steven Zuckerman.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Al Sattler.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Without objection,
Mayor Cruikshank so ordered.
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Mayor Pro Tem moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to: (1) Review a report
on the potential impacts of the City joining Los Angeles County’s Clean Power Alliance;
and, (2) directed the City Manager to execute and submit a letter of intent to join CPA
and to proceed with preparing a feasibility study with use of an Independent Consultant,
as approved by Staff for a not to exceed amount of 15K and to begin promotion of the
SCE Green Rate Renewable Program.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: Ferraro
ABSENT: None
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Without objection,
Mayor Cruikshank so ordered.
5. Consideration and possible action to receive a status report on City’s Small
Business Financial Assistance Plan in response to Covid-19. (Ramos)
Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak.
By acclamation, the staff report was waived as this item was discussed at the previous
City Council meeting.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria to: (1) Receive and
file a status report on the City’s Small Business Financial Assistance Plan; (2)
Approve modifying the Business License Tax Refund Program to include all 189
businesses categorized as “in-City businesses” and provide automatic refunds
without requiring an application; and (3) Further refine the the proposed
requirements for the Community Development Block Grant Small Business Stimulus
Program.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: Bradley, Dyda and Ferraro
ABSENT: None
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to :(1) Receive and file a
status report on the City’s Small Business Financial Assistance Plan; (2) Approve
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modifying the Business License Tax Refund Program to include all 189 businesses
categorized as “in-City businesses” but to not provide automatic refunds without
requiring an application and to return at a future meeting with a resolution amending
Resolution 2020-15 for the Business License Tax Program ; and (3) Pause the the
proposed requirements for the Community Development Block Grant Small Business
Stimulus Program.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Dyda, Ferraro, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Earlier in the meeting Councilmember Dyda requested an item discussing the
reassessment of the Public Safety contract with LASD; Mayor Pro Tem Alegria
requested a reassessment of the TOT City Council Policy and a status report on the
Fuel Modification and Revegetation Program.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This item was deferred to the next meeting. By acclamation, Mayor Cruikshank so
ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:17 P.M., Mayor Cruikshank adjourned this meeting in honor of the victims of
Covid-19.
/s/ John Cruikshank
Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Emily Colborn
City Clerk