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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 Bañales, 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. 21STCP01970
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.
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*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.
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 Bañales, 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 Bañales.
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. 21STCP01970 ). 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.
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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
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 Sheriff’s
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
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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: 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)
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1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-41, 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 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.
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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)
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 Attorne y; 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.
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F. Consideration and possible action to participate as a party in the Cal Water
2021 California Public Utilities Commission General Rate Case. (Bright)
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.
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.
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The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Donna Butler; C.H.;
Fay Davoodian; Jeff Potter; and Terry Hawkins (voicemail).
The rebuttal was presented on behalf of the appellants/applicants by: Jeff Lewis.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed.
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 Staff’s 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
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Barrera, Agricultural Commissioner for Los Angeles County; and Jimmie Rizzo,
Trapper/Capture Specialist with Coyote, Wildlife & Pest Solutions.
Code Enforcement Officer Monroy presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
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
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
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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 Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were
five requests to speak.
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 Rodich.
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 Staff’s 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)
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Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report, hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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) Authorize d
the City Council’s voting delegate to support the adoption of C al 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
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G. Consideration and possible action to extend the temporary parking restriction
for six parking spaces on Crenshaw Boulevard south of Crest Road. (Lozano)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley.
Senior Analyst, Katie Lozano presented a brief overview of the report.
Mayor Pro Tem 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) Authoriz ed 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:
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Mayor Pro Tem Bradley requested that Staff come back to Council with a
recommendation regarding E-Bike use Citywide.
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 organizat ion
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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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk