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CC DM 20210406 B - 20210302 DRAFT CC MINSDRAFT MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 2021 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 Alegria at 6:05 P.M. at McTaggart Hall in Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and 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: Cruikshank, Dyda, Bradley and Mayor Alegria ABSENT: Ferraro *excused (fireside room) Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William W. Wynder, City Attorney; and Teresa Takaoka, Deputy City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ANNOUNCED: City Attorney Wynder announced the items 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)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two cases where the facts and circumstances giving rise to exposure to litigation are not known to plaintiff(s). 2. 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 (1) case. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM): At 6:06 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session. DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 2 of 10 *At 6:07 P.M. Councilmember Ferraro joined the meeting in the Fireside room. RECONVENE TO STUDY SESSION (MCTAGGART HALL): At 7:12 P.M., the Council reconvened the meeting for a Study Session (study session is usually the second meeting of the month). REGULAR MEETING – OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER: A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by Mayor Alegria at 7:12 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: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria ABSENT: None Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager; William W. Wynder, City Attorney; Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Ken Rukavina, Director of Community Development; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; 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 City Manager Mihranian. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Wynder reported that there were three items on the Council’s Closed Session Agenda and was only able to deal with two items. The third may be dealt with, if at all, at a future council meeting. The City council met in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case where the facts and circumstances giving rise to exposure to litigation are believed to be not known to plaintiff or plaintiffs. There was a privilege and confidential briefing by the City Attorney’s office by special Council retained by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority to represent the City. The City Council authorized the execution of a DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 3 of 10 joint defense agreement and a conflux waiver agreement to permit Council retained by California Joint Powers Insurance Authority to represent them in this potential litigation to exposure. The second exposure to litigation was not considered tonight. The City Council met and conferred pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(4), because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case. The City Attorney’s office provided a privileged and confidential briefing, questions were asked and answered. The Council unanimously determined not to initiate litigation at this time. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Alegria announced the Council’s Honoree, which is Non- Profit program known as Wayfinder. President and CEO Miki Jordan accepted a proclamation. Mayor Alegria and Councilmembers thanked Miki Jordan for her service. Mayor Alegria announced the Council’s Honoree, which is a Court Appointed Special Advocates program for children. Ongoing Philanthropic Support, Jeremy Davies accepted a proclamation. Mayor Alegria and Councilmembers thanked Jeremy Davies for his ongoing service. Mayor Alegria and Council recognized Jason Castillo’s 100th birthday. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Alegria announced the Recycle Winners for the February 16, 2021, City Council meeting: Norman Macknight and Bryon Chan. 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 four individuals also won a Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit from the City valued at $60.00. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were three requests to speak. DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 4 of 10 The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Max Ryan; Rose Ryan; and Nicholas Ryan. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: the RPV New Mobile app is now live; the reopening of City hall; Vaccination Updates; Peninsula Pharmacies Now offering Covid-19 vaccines; Thanking the Ryan family for keeping RPV clean; Cal Trans creating new bike lanes, participation is welcomed on March 8th Traffic Safety Committee meeting; Traffic Safety Committee recruitment; and Celebrate Women’s History month. CONSENT CALENDAR: Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Dyda indicated he would be voting No on Item H. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: *Dyda on Item H only 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 (Takaoka) Approve the Minutes of February 22, 2021, Adjourned Regular Meeting/Goals Workshop. C. Registers of Demands (Amundson) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-07, 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 January 2021 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report. (Lin) DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 5 of 10 Received and filed the January 2021 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report. E. Consideration and possible action to receive and file the June 2020 final Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report. (Lin) Receive and file the June 2020 final Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report. F. Consideration and possible action to adopt the amended City Council Policy No. 41, Reserve Policies. (Ramos) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES THEREBY AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 41, RESERVE POLICIES, AS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE FEBRUARY 16, 2021 MEETING. G. Consideration and possible action to restore the Public Works Associate Engineer (Traffic Engineer) classification. (Bañales) 1) Restored the Associate Engineer (Traffic Engineer) classification for FY 2020 -21; and, 2) Restored the full-time Associate Engineer (Traffic Engineer) benefits and salaries to the Public Works Department budget. H. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 642, establishing metered parking zones and associated regulations within the City. (Waters) Adopted Ordinance No. 642, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADDING CHAPTER 10.40 (PARKING METERS) TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ESTABLISH METERED PARKING ZONES AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS WITHIN THE CITY. I. Consideration and possible action to utilize City networks to promote SBCCOG’s Home Share South Bay program. (Bright) Authorized City Staff to utilize City networks to promote SBCCOG’s Home Share South Bay program. J. Consideration and possible action to file a Notice of Completion for the Proposition A Transit Improvements Turnout Stations Project. (Dragoo) 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) Authorize d the Director of Public Works to release the 5% construction retention to Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving, 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 6 of 10 County Registrar-Recorder’s Office, contingent upon no claims being filed on the project. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration and possible action to conduct the 2020 Annual Review of Green Hills Memorial Park’s compliance with the Conditions of Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 55 on property located at 27501 S. Western Avenue (Planning Case No. PLCU2021-0001). (Seeraty) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests were received, late correspondence was distributed and there was one request to speak. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open. Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner, presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. The following applicant addressed the City Council: Nick Resich (Green Hills). Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to: Receive and file a report finding that Green Hills Memorial Park is in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 55 for year 2020. AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 2. Consideration and possible action to extend the timeframe of the interim treehouse moratorium enacted by Urgency Ordinance No. 641U. (Yoon) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests were received, late correspondence was distributed and there were no requests to speak. DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 7 of 10 Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open. Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report, hearing no objections it was so ordered. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to: Adopt Ordinance No. 643U, AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TREEHOUSE MORATORIUM PERIOD ENACTED BY INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 641U BY AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, TO ALLOW STAFF ADEQUATE TIME TO RESEARCH AND PREPARE CODE AMENDMENT PROCEEDINGS TO AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None REGULAR BUSINESS: 3. Consideration and possible action to consider whether to appeal the Planning Commission-approved Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Major Grading Permit and Site Plan Review for the Ladera Linda Community Center and Park Project located at 32201 Forrestal Drive (CASE NO. PLCU2020-0007) (Silva) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were five requests to speak. Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development, presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Doug Foster; Marty Foster; James Hevener; Donald Bell; and Mickey Rodich. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to: Accept City Council Public Facilities Subcommittee Members Mayor Alegria’s and Councilmember Cruikshank’s request to appeal, as a future public hearing agenda item, the Planning Commission-approved Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Major Grading Permit and Site Plan Review entitlements for the Ladera Linda Community Center and Park Project. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 8 of 10 NOES: None 4. Consideration and possible action to discuss and provide input on fees associated with City service costs. (Brown) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak. Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance, Chu Thai, Vice President, and Eric Johnson, President of Revenue Cost Specialists, LLC presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to: 1) Receive and file the Cost of Services Study dated April 30, 2019, prepared by Revenue and Cost Specialists, LLC; 2) Review the Revenue and Cost Specialists, LLC, and the Finance Advisory Committee’s (FAC) recommendations on the Cost of Services Study; 3) Based on recommendations made by Revenue and Cost Specialists, LLC and the Finance Advisory Committee, provide direction on the following and included an amendment to include the 5 th bullet point below: • Recovering 100% cost of Community Development Department fees, excluding View Restoration fees • Recovering 100% cost of Public Works Department fees • Reducing certain Recreation and Parks Film Permit fees • Reducing Business License Processing fees • Return at a future meeting with an amended fee schedule based on discussion points 4) Continue the discussion to a duly noticed public hearing on April 20, 2021. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None Mayor Alegria called for a brief recess at 9:19 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M. 5. Consideration and possible action to receive a status report on the Palos Verdes Drive South Realignment Project. (Razepoor) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak. Mayor Alegria moved to hear an executive summary from staff. Without objection this was so ordered. DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 9 of 10 Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to: 1) Receive and file a status report on the Palos Verdes Drive South Realignment Project; 2) Directed Staff not to proceed, at this time, with soliciting construction bids for the Palos Verdes Drive South Realignment Project; and, 3) Reconsidered the Palos Verdes Drive South Realignment Project as part of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 6. Consideration and possible action to receive a report on the history of DDT dumping off the Palos Verdes Peninsula coast to send a letter supporting containment and remediation. (Barnes) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak. Mayor Alegria moved to hear an executive summary from staff. Without objection this was so ordered. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to: 1) Receive and file a report on the history of DDT dumping off the Palos Verdes Peninsula coast; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to federal and state agencies, and amended to included local electeds, and calling for a new assessment of the extent of offshore DDT contamination, enhanced monitoring of sediment and wildlife, and options for containment and remediation. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 7. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement to Environmental Sciences Associates (ESA) to complete the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update of the City’s General Plan. (Silva) Deputy City Clerk Takaoka noted that there was no request to speak. DRAFT City Council Minutes March 2, 2021 Page 10 of 10 Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report, hearing no objections it was so ordered. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to: 1) Award a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $238,749.48 to ESA to complete the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update of the City’s General Plan, including the preparation of associated environmental documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, 2) Direct Staff not to proceed with forming a Housing Ad-Hoc Committee at this time. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER: None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Pro Tem Bradley requested a review of the City Council Policy Manual. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and association meetings. ADJOURNMENT At 10:09 P.M., Mayor Alegria adjourned to 5:30 P.M. on March 16, 2021, for an Adjourned Regular Meeting to conduct Interviews of the Traffic Safety Committee; 6:00 P.M. for a Closed Session meeting; and 7:00 P.M. for a Regular meeting. /s/ Eric Alegria Mayor Attest: /s/ Emily Colborn City Clerk