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CC MINS 20210907 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL/IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 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 6:03 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: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda and Mayor Alegria ABSENT: Ferraro* (excused, in Fireside Room) Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Ken Rukavina Director of Community Development; Cory Linder Director of Recreation and Parks; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) 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)(4), because the City is considering whether to join as a party petitioner in that certain litigation entitled OCCOG v. GUSTAVO VELASQUEZ, Interim Director of Department of Housing and Community Development, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21 STCP01970 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of litigation where City was a party and is captioned as WCAB Case No. 0120167CCM. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM): At 6:05 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session. *At 6:05 P.M. Councilmember Ferraro joined Closed Session in the Fireside Room. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING: At 7:01 P.M. the Closed Session was adjourned to the Regular meeting. I 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 7:01 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file. ROLL CALL: 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 Banales, Deputy City Manager; William 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; Octavio Silva, Director of Community Development; Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner; Rudy Monroy, Code Enforcement Officer; Katie Lozano, Senior Administrative Analyst; Megan Barnes, Senior Administrative Analyst; McKenzie Bright, Public Safety Administrative Analyst; Stephen Perestam, Planning Commission Chair; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy City Manager Banales. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed the two items on the agenda. There was a discussion with City Council on whether the City is interested in joining as a party petitioner in litigation challenging the Interim Director of Housing and Community Developments calculation of the annual RHNA allocation (Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21 STCP01970). The consensus of Council after a confidential presentation was, if at a future date, the litigation is such that additional party petitioners can be added, the City Council is interested in adding the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as a party petitioner. The City Council was briefed on one matter of litigation involving the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (Case No. 0120167CCM). There was a privileged and confidential briefing from the City Attorney's office, a settlement in principal was reached City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 2 of 13 in regards to the workers compensation claimant, which will be subject to documentation in a written compromise and release. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Alegria announced that this upcoming Saturday, marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Mayor Alegria and the City Council shared a moment of silence for all of the victims, including the brave men and women that acted courageously and selflessly in the the face of death to minimize the lost of life during those horrific events. Mayor Alegria shared that in observance of this grim milestone anniversary and to honor the memory of those lost, the City has raised American flags at intersections throughout Rancho Palos Verdes in honor of Patriot's Day and has invited several individuals to speak tonight. Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalian Chief Keith Harter, Lomita Sheriffs Department Captain James Powers, and Emergency Preparedness Committee Member Howard Warrner each shared their memories and experiences of the attacks. Each Councilmember also shared a few comments. Mayor Alegria announced that tonight's meeting marks the 48th Anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Mayor Alegria shared the passing of George Gleghorn, who contributed toward the City's incorporation. Tonight's meeting will be adjourned in his memory. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Alegria announced the Recycle Winners for the August 17, 2021, City Council meeting: Dora Zhu, and Jing Zhang. 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 $40.00. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were two requests to speak. City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 3 of 13 , The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich. City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no additional speakers. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Upcoming September 14 Gubernatorial Recall Election, Peninsula Voting Centers, and ballot box located at City Hall; Sixth Housing Element Survey; West Basin Municipal Water District Firescaping Workshop to be held on September 15; September is National Preparedness Month; Wished all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah a Happy New Year; and starting September 8 the City is breaking ground on construction on the traffic signal at the Palos Verdes Drive East and Palos Verdes Drive South intersection. CONSENT CALENDAR: City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting regarding Items G, L and M and there was one request to speak on Item F. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley requested that Item G be considered after Regular Business. Councilmember Dyda requested that Item L be considered after Regular Business. Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve the Consent Calendar with Item F to be heard immediately following the Consent Calendar and Items G and L to be considered after Regular Business. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None RECUSED: Cruikshank (Item H) 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) Approved the Minutes of July 20 (Regular Meeting) and August 24, 2021, Special Meeting (Joint City Council and Planning Commission). C. Registers of Demands (Mata) 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-41, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 4 of 13 DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (check run 20210806); 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-42, 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 20210820) and, 3) Adopted Resolution No. IA 2021-09, A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY, 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 July 2021 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurers' Reports. (Lin) Received and filed the July 2021 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report for the City and the Improvement Authority. E. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Janet Chiu. (Takaoka) Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Janet Chiu. F. Consideration and possible action to participate as a party in the Cal Water 2021 California Public Utilities Commission General Rate Case. (Bright) This item was removed for separate consideration. G. Consideration and possible action to extend the temporary parking restriction for six parking spaces on Crenshaw Boulevard south of Crest Road. (Lozano) This item was removed for separate consideration. H. Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution denying an appeal and denying, without prejudice, a Height Variation Permit, Major Grading Permit, Variance, Site Plan Review, and Encroachment Permit for the property located at 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East (Case No. PLVA2018-0001). (Yoon) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING AN APPEAL AND DENYING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT, VARIANCE, SITE PLAN REVIEW, AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,285 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED), THREE-STORY, SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITH 1,697 YD3 OF ASSOCIATED GRADING ON A VACANT LOT AT 28160 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST. I. Consideration and possible action to authorize Amendment No. 3 to the professional services agreement with Piasky Solutions to conduct additional feasibility analysis of potential mixed-use development opportunities. (Yoon) City Council Minutes, September 7, 2021 Page 5 of 13 Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the professional services agreement with Piasky Solutions in an amount not-to-exceed $32,800 to conduct an additional feasibility analysis of potential mixed-use development opportunities for 16 parcels along Western Avenue, Silver Spur Road, and Miraleste Plaza, in a form approved by the City Attorney. J. Consideration and possible action send to a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on the Health Officer Order on Youth Sports. (Villalpando) Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Health regarding the amended Health Officer Order on Youth Sports. K. Consideration and possible action to authorize Amendment No. 6 to the professional services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for Building and Safety contract services. (Garrett) Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to extend the agreement through December 31, 2021, and increase the annual agreement amount for Building and Safety consulting services by $50,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to allow the City appropriate time to solicit new proposals. L. Consideration and possible action to award a contract services agreement to Griffin Structures for project and construction management services for the Ladera Linda Park and Community Center Project. (O'Neill) This item was removed for separate consideration. M. Consideration and possible action to enter into a contract services agreement with Public Sector Personnel Consultants to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study and organizational review for all full- time and part-time personnel. (DeZiel) 1) Awarded a contract services agreement to Public Sector Personnel Consultants in an amount not to exceed $45,000 to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study and organizational review for all full-time and part-time personnel; 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract services agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, 3) Approved decreasing the FY 2020-21 year-end budget in the General Fund by $45,000 and increase the FY 2021-22 General Fund budget by $45,000. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: to participate as a partyin the Cal Water F. Consideration andpossible action p p 2021 California Public Utilities Commission General Rate Case. (Bright) City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 6 of 13 City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak. Staff notified City Clerk Takaoka that the speaker was not available via Zoom. Discussion ensued among Council Members and City Attorney Wynder. Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to approve staff recommendations as follows: 1) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to serve as a party in a proceeding for the California Water Service Company's (Cal Water's) General Rate Case with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC); 2) Directed Staff to serve and file a Motion for Party Status in the Application Proceeding (Application 21-07-002); 3) Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the CPUC offering McTaggart Hall at Hesse Park as a public hearing location; and, 4) Directed Staff to publish information regarding the Cal Water ratemaking process on the City website to update residents as the General Rate Case progresses. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration and possible action to consider an appeal of a Planning Commission denial of a Site Plan Review, Major Grading Permit, and Minor Exception Permit for the property located at 30504 Palos Verdes Drive West (Case No. PLGR2019-0025). (Yoon) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests were received, late correspondence was received. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open. Y g Director of Community Development Rukavina introduced the item. Senior Planner Yoon presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Planning Commission Chair Perestam provided Council with the Planning Commission's findings. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. The following appellants/applicants addressed the City Council: Luis de Moraes; David Haas; and Ann Won. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Donna Butler; C.H.; Fay Davoodian; Jeff Potter; and Terry Hawkins (voicemail). City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 7 of 13 The rebuttal was presented on behalf of the appellants/applicants by: Jeff Lewis. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed. I Discussion ensued among Council Members. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Alternative Option No. 3 thereby upholding the Planning Commission's denial of the project. The motion failed with the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley and Ferraro NOES: Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Alegria Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff recommendations as follows: 1) Reviewed the proposed project and merits of the appeal; 2) Reviewed and affirmed Staffs interpretation of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) relating to the construction or grading of new single-family residences on extreme slopes (i.e. 35% or greater) and the grading criteria set forth in §17.76.040(E)(9) of the RPVMC; and, 3) Approved the project with conditions, thereby overturning the Planning Commission's denial of the project and directed staff to return with an approval resolution at the next meeting. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Alegria NOES: Bradley and Ferraro Mayor Alegria called for a brief recess at 9:02 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. The meeting reconvened at 9:13 P.M. REGULAR BUSINESS: 2. Consideration and possible action to receive a status update on City's coyote management strategies. (Monroy) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were ten requests to speak. Director of Community Development Rukavina provided a brief introduction of the item and introduced the City's new Code Enforcement Officer, Gerri Whitten; Ken Smirl, Wildlife Watch Coordinator with California Department of Fish and Wildlife; Jim Hartman, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner for Los Angeles County; Fernando Barrera, Agricultural Commissioner for Los Angeles County; and Jimmie Rizzo, Trapper/Capture Specialist with Coyote, Wildlife & Pest Solutions. Monroypresented a staff Code Enforcement Officerreport and PowerPoint City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 8 of 13 presentation. 111 Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Trapper/Capture Specialist Rizzo. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Lisa Turek; Maggie Yous; Lannon Tanchum; Tessa Park; and Gayle Darby. The following members of the public addressed the City Council via voicemail: Lynn Frankel; Eileen Nucho; and Peggy Wishon. City Clerk Takaoka read two comments into the records from the following members of the public: Bill and Lisa Harden; and Laura Kendall, M.D.. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Trapper/Capture Specialist Rizzo, Wildlife Watch Coordinator with California Department of Fish and Wildlife Smirl, and City Attorney Wynder. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve staff recommendations as follows: 1) Received and filed a status report on the City's 111 coyote management strategies and provide staff direction on updating the Coyote Management Plan to maintain an objective of"no pets killed" and augmenting the escalation tiers, reducing food supply, conducting a community workshop, publishing a newsletter, installing coyote warning signs where appropriate, review penalty fines for feeding coyotes, consider aggressive removal of brush and vegetation in canyons, and developing a regional plan among other things; 2) Directed Staff to initiate a contract for private trapping services with Coyote, Wildlife & Pest Solutions to implement aggressive private selective trapping services, including any necessary CEQA documentation; 3) Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to Supervisor Hahn requesting additional resources to support regional and Peninsula coyote management efforts; and, 4) Initiated code amendment proceedings to amend Section 17.76.030 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) to allow rollers or other devices on certain fences with design standards. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None Councilmember Dyda called for a brief recess at 10:29 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. The meeting reconvened at 10:36 P.M. 3. Consideration and possible action to review and provide direction on short-term and long-term Forrestal Reserve parking options. (Waters) City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 9 of 13 r City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were five requests to speak. I Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report, hearing no objections, it was so ordered. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Elliot Levy; and Mickey Rod ich. The following members of the public addressed the City Council via voicemail: Jim Hevener; Adrienne Mohan; and Jessica Vlaco. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Councilmember Dyda left the dais at 11:20 P.M. and rejoined the meeting at 11:26 P.M. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to approve Staffs recommendations as follows: 1) Reviewed short-term parking options for Forrestal Reserve during construction of the Ladera Linda Park and Community Center; 2) Reviewed long-term Forrestal Reserve parking options when the Ladera Linda Park and Community Center is operational; and 3) Provided staff with the following direction: • Install an automated device to ensure consistent opening and closing times of vehicle gate before construction commences on Ladera Linda Community Center; • Locate the pedestrian and vehicle access gate to control after hours entry to the Preserve including the Pirate Trailhead; • Coordinate gate installation with homeowners; and, • Bring the Residential Permit Parking application to the City Council in October. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley proposed a friendly amendment to include electronic monitoring as part of the gate installation. Amendment accepted by the maker of the motion and the seconder. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Alegria NOES: Ferraro Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 A.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. 4. Consideration and possible action to receive and file the 2020 Annual Report for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. (Lozano) Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report, hearing no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 10 of 13 Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Adrienne Mohan, Executive Director and Cris Sarabia, Conservation Director for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Al Sattler. City Clerk Takaoka read comments into the records from the following member of the public: Michele Carbone. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to approve staff recommendation as follows: Received and filed the 2020 Annual Report for the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve with the request by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley to include quantitative data in future reports to assist in determining trends. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 5. Consideration and possible action to advise the City's voting delegate on the City Council's positions regarding the Cal Cities 2021 Annual Conference Resolutions. (Barnes) City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak. Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report, hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve staff recommendations as follows: 1) Authorized the City Council's voting delegate to support the adoption of Cal Cities General Assembly Resolution No. 1 (Equitable Distribution of the Bradley Burns 1% Local Sales Tax); and, 2) Authorized the City Council's voting delegate to support the adoption of Cal Cities General Assembly Resolution No. 2 (Funding and Regulatory Authority for Railroad Cleanup Activities) The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER: 111 G. Consideration and possible action to extend the temporary parking restriction for six parking spaces on Crenshaw Boulevard south of Crest Road. (Lozano) City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 11 of13 City Clerk Takaoka noted that this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tern Bradley. Senior Analyst, Katie Lozano presented a brief overview of the report. Mayor Pro Tern Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES THEREBY EXTENDING TEMPORARY PARKING AND STOPPING RESTRICTIONS ALONG AN APPROXIMATELY 330-FOOT SECTION (OR APPROXIMATELY SIX PARKING SPACES) OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF CRENSHAW BLVD. FROM APPROXIMATELY RATTLESNAKE TRAILHEAD TO PARK PLACE UNTIL OCTOBER 19, 2021. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None L. Consideration and possible action to award a contract services agreement to Griffin Structures for project and construction management services for the Ladera Linda Park and Community Center Project. (O'Neill) City Clerk Takaoka noted that this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Dyda. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and City Attorney Wynder. Mayor Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 12:15 A.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve staff recommendations as follows: 1) Awarded a contract services agreement to Griffin Structures for project management and construction management services for the Ladera Linda Park and Community Center Project in the not to exceed amount of $660,000 with a 15% contingency of$99,000; 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the Contract services agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and, 3) Approved an additional appropriation of$759,000 in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Pro Tern Bradley requested that Staff come back to Council with a recommendation regarding E-Bike use Citywide. City Council Minutes September 7, 2021 Page 12 of 13 Councilmember Ferraro requested an update on the status of Flock cameras. Mayor Alegria shared that he spoke with a contractor who has recently pulled planning permits with the City and is interested in having the assistance of a contractor or architect in the planning permit process. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and association meetings. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:08 A.M., Mayor Alegria adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on September 21, 2021, for a Closed Session meeting and 7:00 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular meeting. Mayor Alegria adjourned the meeting in memory of George Gleghorn. 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