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CC DM 20210907 B - 20210720 CC MINS DRAFTDRAFT MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by Mayor Alegria at 7:02 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 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, 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; Charles Eder, Senior Engineer; Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner; Lukasz Buchwald, Information Technology Manager; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk. Also present was Sergeant Tina McCoy, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney, William W. Wynder MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Alegria announced the Council’s Honoree for his inspired innovation in a time of crisis. David Chura accepted the proclamation. Mayor Alegria and Councilmember thanked David Chura for creating the Safe Queue App, which allows individuals to easily receive notifications of when they need to enter a business or medical office for an appointment. Thus, making it easier and safer for everyone during the midst of a global crisis. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Alegria announced the Recycle Winners for the July 6, 2021, City Council meeting: John Pinner and Mrs. Robert Curry. He indicated that all winners receive a check for $250 and urged everyone to participate in the City’s Recycling Program. He 1 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 2 of 10 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 Dyda moved, seconded by Councilman Cruikshank, 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. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Gayle Flurry and Luis Elliot. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Civic Center Advisory Committee recruitment; Palos Verdes Nature Preserve forum; Summer Concert event on July 31; Park Mobile App is now active for parking reservation when visiting Del Cerro Park or the Portuguese Bend Reserve; National night out for community members and Lomita Sheriffs; and One-year anniversary celebration with Sakura city on August 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria 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 (Takaoka) 2 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 3 of 10 Approved the Minutes of June 15, 2021, (Adjourned Regular and Special Meetings of Successor Agency and Improvement Authority). C. Registers of Demands (Mata) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-32, 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 authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in opposition to AB500 (Ward) (Villalpando) Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter in opposition to AB 500, which would broaden the California Coastal Commission’s authority to include housing policy within coastal zones. E. Consideration and possible action to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with MSW Consultants to provide solid waste regulatory compliance services for adherence to state laws. (Awwad) 1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to MSW Consultants, in the amount of $105,800, to provide solid waste regulatory compliance professional services for adherence to state laws including Senate Bill No. 1383 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the professional services agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; 2) Authorized and additional appropriate $45,800 from the Waste Reduction Fund; and, 3) Authorized the issuance of a five-year notice of non- extension to the City’s commercial haulers. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration and possible action to establish a Residential Permit Parking Program within certain areas of the Oceanfront Estates neighborhood. (Seeraty) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests were received. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open. Director of Community Development Rukavina presented a staff report recommending to continue the matter to August 17, 2021. 3 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 4 of 10 Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to: Continue the Public Hearing to the August 17, 2021 , City Council meeting. The motion carried without objection, this was so ordered by Mayor Alegria. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 2. Consideration and possible action to consider an appeal of a Community Development Department recommendation to remove one City-owned pine tree on City property (APN 7564-005-900) adjacent to 4353 Palos Verdes Drive South (Case No. CTRP2021 -0012). (Nemeth) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, written protests were received, late correspondence was distributed, and there are four requests to speak. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open. Associate Planner, Nemeth presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. The following appellant addressed the City Council: Deborah Berg. The following co-applicant addressed the City Council: Robert Locke. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Noel Park and Lenee Bilski. Rebuttals heard by the following: Deborah Berg and Robert Locke. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to: Continue the Public Hearing to the August 3, 2021 City Council meeting in order to confer with the arborist regarding trimming options. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 4 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 5 of 10 3. Consideration and possible action to adjust the existing annual sewer service charge for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Abalone Cove Sewer System. (Dragoo) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests were received, and late correspondence was distributed. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open. Senior Engineer Eder presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and NV5 Vice President, Jeff Cooper. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to: 1) Conduct the public hearing on the proposed levy of the annual FY 2021 -22 sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System ; and, 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CHARGE FOR FY 2021-22, AND ORDERING THAT SUCH CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None Mayor Alegria called for a brief recess at 8:51 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:03 P.M. 4. Consideration and possible action to approve setting at zero the annual levy and assessments of the existing Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2021-22. (Dragoo) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published and no written protests were received. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open. City Engineer Dragoo presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Harris and Associates Project Manager, Chris Thomas. Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed. 5 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 6 of 10 Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to: 1) set the budget to zero for the year. 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING TO SET THE LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. Discussion continued among Councilmembers. Councilman Dyda offered a substitute motion to continue the matter to the next meeting and determine the tax rate. Chris Thomas of Harris and Associates noted that the deadline (August 10) was a very tight timeline to submit a signed resolution to the County as they would need to verify all levy information with correct parcel information. Councilman Dyda withdrew his substitute motion and instead offered a substitute motion that due to time constraints set levy at zero with a commitment to review it next year in time to decide whether or not to have an assessment. Councilwoman Ferraro withdrew her second on the initial motion. Mayor Alegria seconded the substitute motion. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers and Staff. The following substitute motion moved by Councilmember Dyda, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to: 1) Conduct the public hearing on the proposed levy of the annual FY 2021-22 Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DECLARING TO SET THE LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; and 3) Direct staff to set the levy a zero this year with a commitment to return next year with options on fees during the next budget review period. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None REGULAR BUSINESS: 6 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 7 of 10 5. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a status report on the implementation of the City’s Coyote Management Plan. (Monroy) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were nine requests to speak. Code Enforcement Officer, Monroy presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Noel Park, Sheri Hastings, Gayle Darby, Lisa Turik, Tessa Park, Donna Loon, Sharon Yarber, Patrick Rayner. Mayor Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Without objection, it was so ordered. Voicemail from the following member of the public was played: Teresa Lee. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to: 1) Receive and file a status report on the implementation of the City’s Coyote Management Plan; 2) Direct staff to implement more aggressive trapping; 3) Amend the Coyote Management Plan to reflect current conditions; 4) Create a newsletter informing the public on how to report coyote sightings and the City’s escalation plan with the inclusion of the City’s reporting map; 5) Send a letter to the County requesting additional resources for assistance with code enforcement; and, 6) Return with an update at the September 7, 2021 meeting. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 6. Consideration and possible action to receive a report on resources available for unhoused persons. (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were three requests to speak. Administrative Analyst, Bright presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Dr. Bill Fleury, Gayle Fleury, and Mehran Moshfeghi. 7 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 8 of 10 Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Sergeant McCoy. Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to: 1) Receive and file a report on resources available for unhoused persons and reporting/enforcement procedures; 2) Direct Staff to return with an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to consider prohibiting overnight camping in all City parks, open space areas, streets and sidewalks, in addition to existing code prohibiting camping in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, unless expressly permitted by the City; 3) Direct Staff to publish educational materials and available resources on the City’s website, social media platforms, and other City publications; 4) Direct Staff to research grant opportunities that may enhance the current efforts, have Staff come back with suggestions and ideas; and 5) Direct Staff to include a letter of support with Dr. Fleury’s outreach information. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 7. Consideration and possible action to adopt a vote of no confidence in District Attorney George Gascón. (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were two requests to speak. Mayor Alegria moved to waive the staff report, and hearing no objections, it was so ordered. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Noel Park and Sharon Yarber. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, OF A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCÓN. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: Bradley 8 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 9 of 10 8. Consideration and possible action to send letters to the California and Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commissions describing the City’s preferences for regional representation. (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was received and there were no requests to speak. Mayor Alegria moved to waive the staff report, and hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to: 1) Authorize the Mayor to sign letters to the California and Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commissions describing the City’s community and preferences for regional representation alongside the northerly South Bay cities; and, 2) Direct Staff to circulate a draft to the Peninsula cities for a joint-Peninsula letter and authorize the Mayor to sign the joint letter, should the other cities agree. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 9. Consideration and possible action to initiate code amendment proceedings to amend the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) regarding outdoor dining regulations. (Yoon) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received and there were no requests to speak. Mayor Alegria moved to waive the staff report, and hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to: Initiate code amendment proceedings to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the RPVMC to codify outdoor dining regulations in the City’s commercial zoning districts. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None Mayor Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 12:20 A.M. Without objection, it was so ordered. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER: 9 DRAFT City Council Minutes July 20, 2021 Page 10 of 10 None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Alegria requested staff to consider potential uses for the Hatano property. Mayor Alegria requested staff to receive a future report on the placement and refurbishment of Bubbles. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:12 A.M., Mayor Alegria adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on August 3, 2021, for a Closed Session meeting and 7:00 P.M. for a Regular meeting ____________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________ City Clerk 10