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CC MINS 20211005 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL/IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Bradley at 6:01 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. This meeting took place remotely in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e) et seq. (AB 361). Members of the public could observe and participate using the zoom participation feature, in person, and with options called out in the public participation form provided under separate cover with the agenda. Notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file. City Council roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Cruikshank, Dyda and Mayor Pro Tern Bradley ABSENT: Ferraro* (excused), and Mayor Alegria (excused) 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with the City Council, City Manager, and Finance Director, acting as the City's negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, through William W. Wynder, City Attorney. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2) or (d)(3) & (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM): At 6:02 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session. *At 6:08 P.M. Councilmember Ferraro and Mayor Alegria joined Closed Session in the Fireside Room. II RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING: At 7:02 P.M. the Closed Session was reconvened 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 7:03 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, 111 Director of Community Development; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development; Daniel Trautner, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks; McKenzie Bright, Administrative Analyst; Katie Lozano, Senior Administrative Analyst; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; Ron Dragoo, Principal Engineer; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and discussed the two items on the agenda to which all five members of the City Council participated. The first item regarded labor negotiations. There were negotiations between the City's negotiation team including the City Council, City Manager Mihranian, Finance Director Nguyen, and the law firm of Aleshire and Wynder through City Attorney Wynder. The City Attorney was directed to prepare an appropriate contract amendment to be placed on a future City Council agenda. City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 2 of 12 The City Council also met in Closed Session due to-a significant exposure to litigation in one case. There was a privileged and confidential briefing from the City Attorney's office, questions were asked and answered, and no reportable action was taken. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Alegria announced that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in recognition City Council and Staff are wearing pink ribbons. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Alegria announced the Recycle Winners for the September 21, 2021, City Council meeting: Dotti Towle, and Joanna Lee. 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 Councilmember Ferraro, 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 was one request to speak. The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Pamela Marton. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the City is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness month by turning the City logo pink; Lomita Sheriffs Station, in partnership with the four Cities that the station serves, have added their respective city logos to the Sheriffs vehicles; Brush clearing event will be held every Saturday in October based on residents' pick up days; Palos Verdes Nature Preserve virtual quarterly public forum on October 13; Tongva Monument unveiling at Abalone Cove Park on October 16; Prepared Peninsula Expo at Peninsula High School on October 24; Planning Commission recruitment underway until October 22; and wished Happy Birthday to Mayor Pro Tem Bradley. City Attorney Wynder notified City Council he was notified by CA Cities that Governor Newsom has vetoed SB 556, a bill that would have forced local governments to make City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 3 of 12 space available on street light poles, traffic signal poles, utility poles and other public infrastructure for telecommunications devices. CONSENT CALENDAR: III City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting regarding Items H and I and there was one request to speak on Item G. Councilmember Dyda requested that Items H and I be considered after Regular Business. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve the Consent Calendar with Item G to be heard immediately following the Consent Calendar and Items H and I 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 ABSTAIN: Bradley (Item B) A. Motion to Waive Full Reading Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances presented at this meeting 111 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 August 17, 2021 (Corrected-Regular Meeting) and the Minutes of September 21, 2021 (Regular Meetings). C. Registers of Demands (Mata) 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-49, 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 and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. IA 2021-10, 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 August 2021 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurers' Reports. (Lin) Received and filed the August 2021 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report for the City and the Improvement Authority. City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 4 of 12 E. Consideration and possible action to implement Assembly Bill No. 361 (AB 361) to continue authorizing teleconferencing of meetings of legislative bodies. (Takaoka) 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, RE-RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020, AND RE-AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2021 PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361; and, 2) Authorized staff to continue conducting City Council and Planning Commission public meetings using a combination of in- person/virtual (hybrid) and continue conducting virtual-only meetings for the City's five Committees (Civic Center Advisory, Emergency Preparedness, Finance Advisory, Infrastructure Management Advisory, Traffic Safety) subject to the Brown Act in accordance with the requirements of AB 361; and return with extension resolutions for City Council's consideration every 30 days as the same may be warranted. F. Consideration and possible action to authorize Amendment No. 2 to the contract services agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates (HdL) for services related to sales, use, and transaction taxes.(Nguyen) Authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the contract services agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas &Associates (HdL) to extend the agreement through August 16, 2022, for services related to sales, in a form approved by the City Attorney. G. Consideration and possible action to receive a status update on the installation of Flock Safety cameras in association with the City's Security Camera Grant Program. (Bright) This item was removed for separate consideration. H. Consideration and possible action to approve the spending plan for the City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. (Ramos) This item was removed for separate consideration. I. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement to Chill Entertainment for an ice skating event at Upper Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. (Waters) This item was removed for separate consideration. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 5 of 12 G. Consideration and possible action to receive a status update on the installation of Flock Safety cameras in association with the City's Security Camera Grant Program. (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak. The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Jessica Vlaco. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, Captain Powers, and Flock Safety Consultant Hector Soliman-Valdez. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve staff recommendation as follows: Received and filed a status update on the installation of Flock Safety cameras in the City. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. Consideration and possible action to the ParkMobile parking system and related Preserve parking issues. (Trautner/waters/Lozano) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were two requests to speak. Senior Administrative Analyst Katie Lozano, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks Daniel Trautner, Senior Administrative Analyst Matt Waters and Director of Recreation and Parks Cory Linder presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and City Attorney Wynder. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley called for a brief recess at 8:37 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. The meeting reconvened at 8:47 P.M. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Jessica Vlaco; Kathy Edgerton. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 6 of 12 Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to approve Staff Recommendation No. 1 as follows: Received and filed the update on implementation of the ParkMobile app. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve Staff Recommendation No. 2 as follows: Approve the following modifications to the ParkMobile parking system: a) Allow, if feasible, same-day reservations with a cutoff one hour prior to the reservation start time and to establish one hour time blocks within a three hour block of time at a divided fee based on the current rate, b) Create simplified access to the ParkMobile reservation link, c) Improve instructional signs, d) Discontinue requiring reservations for Recreational Residential Parking Permit holders, e) Councilmember Cruikshank proposed a friendly amendment to: change the QR code to go specifically to our App and to work with ParkMobile to be more user friendly. Amendment accepted by the maker of the motion and the seconder, and f) return on December 21, 2021, with an update. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve Staff Recommendation No. 3 as follows: Adopted the alternative resolution to allow the parking moratorium on six parking spaces along Crenshaw Boulevard with the date expiration changed to December 21, 2021, and directed Staff to bring back the item back to Council on December 21, 2021, for further evaluation. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, and Dyda, NOES: Ferraro and Mayor Alegria Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff Recommendation Nos. 4, 5 and 6 respectively, as follows: 4) Received and filed the update on the ParkMobile Parking System's impacts to other trailheads and neighborhoods; 5) Received and filed the update on the City's search engine optimization and related efforts; and 6) to Sunset the Pilot Preserve Shuttle Program. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 7 of 12 Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to direct staff to explore an alternate location for the replacement of Rattlesnake Gate. 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 receive a presentation on recycled water from the West Basin Municipal Water District. (Dragoo) City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak. Director of Public Works Awwad introduced the item and West Basin Municipal Water District representatives. West Basin Municipal Water District Representatives Barkev Meserlian, Executive Manager of Engineering and Operations; Uzi Daniel, Manager of Operations; Wendell Johnson, Manager of Engineering; and E.J. Caldwell, Interim General Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and West Basin Municipal Water District Representatives. Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to receive and file the recycled water presentation from the West Basin Municipal Water District. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 3. Consideration and possible action to amend Chapter 5.28 (Vending on Public Property) of the Municipal Code. (Rukavina) 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. City Attorney Wynder noted that a track changes copy of the ordinance was submitted to the City Council with suggested changes and recommended that City Council motion waive the reading and introduce the ordinance for first reading as amended and attached to the City Attorneys transmittal document dated October 5, 2021 I City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 8 of 12 Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to: Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 651, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CHAPTER 5.28 (VENDING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY CORRECTING AND CLARIFYING INCONSISTENCES OR OMISSIONS RELATING TO VENDING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, AS AMENDED". The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None 4. Consideration and possible action to reintroduce Ordinance No. 650 amending Chapter 12.16 (Streets, Parks and Recreational Facilities) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. (Lozano) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there were seven requests to speak. City Manager Mihranian notified City Council earlier in the meeting that additional amendments were made to the code language and were provided in Late Correspondence along with a memo from City Attorney Wynder summarizing the changes made. Senior Administrative Analyst Katie Lozano presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. City Attorney Wynder provided additional information regarding legal analysis of the City's regulatory authority and noted that additional changes have been made to the ordinance. Mayor Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Linas Vitkus; Darius Vitkus; Gregorio De Haro; Peter Shaw; Christopher Yang; and Patrick Rayner. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and City Attorney Wynder. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to approved staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the City Attorney's legal analysis of the City's ability to regulate its airspace specifically as it relates to paragliders and other similar aircrafts; and, 2) Reintroduced Ordinance No. 650, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RENAMING THE TITLE OF CHAPTER 12.16 TO READ, "STREETS, PARKS, PRESERVE, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES"; REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 9 of 12 12.16.010 (PROTECTION OF FLORA, FAUNA AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES), 12.16.020 (MOTORIZED VEHICLES) AND 12.16.045 (AIRCRAFT); AND ADDING 12.16.170 (COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES IN PARKS, PRESERVE, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES) OF CHAPTER 12.16 (STREETS, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES) OF TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN AIRCRAFT (PARAGLIDERS, PARASAILS, ETC.) FROM FLYING OVER CITY PROPERTY, TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN CITY PARKS, PRESERVE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; AND TO REGULATE VENDING, COMMERCIAL SERVICES, AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY IN PARKS, THE PRESERVE, BEACHES, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES." The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None Mayor Pro Tern Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. 5. Consideration and possible action to apply for Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funds for outdoor site improvements at Ladera Linda Park. (Waters) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed and there was one request to speak. Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report, hearing no objections, it was so ordered. The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Jessica Vlaco. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to not proceed with filing an application for Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funds for outdoor site improvements at Ladera Linda Park. 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: H. Consideration and possible action to approve the spending plan for the City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. (Ramos) City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 10 of 12 Mayor Alegria noted that this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Dyda. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff. Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to delete Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer System rehabilitation from the City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Discussion continued among Council Members and Staff as it relates to the City's ability to add, delete or modify projects supported by ARPA funds in the future. Councilmember Ferraro withdrew her second on the motion. The motion died due to a lack of a second. Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, as follows: 1) Approved the spending plan for the ARPA funds using Category C of the Department of Treasury's interim guidelines for eligible use of ARPA funding; and, 2) Approved budget appropriations of$4,798,000 in Fiscal Year 2021-22. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: Dyda Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 11:35 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Alegria so ordered. I. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement to Chill Entertainment for an ice skating event at Upper Point Vicente Park/Civic Center. (Waters) Mayor Alegria noted that this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Dyda. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff recommendation as follows: 1) Awarded a professional services agreement to Chill Entertainment for an ice skating event at Upper Point Vicente Park/Civic Center during the month of December 2021; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria NOES: None City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 11 of 12 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and association meetings. ADJOURNMENT: At 11:35 P.M., Mayor Alegria adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on October 19, 2021, for a Closed Session meeting and 7:00 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular meeting. t.),4 kk" May.r Attest: City Clerk 111 City Council Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 12 of 12