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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by
Mayor Bradley at 6:03 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) and Resolution 2021-59, adopted
by the City Council on November 16, 2021. Members of the public could observe and
participate using the zoom participation feature, 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: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Ferraro* (excused, in Fireside Room)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager;
William Wynder, City Attorney; Ken Rukavina Director of Community Development; and
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Wynder announced the item to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider the property acquisition currently under
negotiations with Mr. Jim York, with whom City is to give direction to the City
Manager and City Attorney, regarding that certain real property commonly known
as the Lower Filiorum and Plumtreero erties parcels as noted below. The City
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Council will provide direction on the terms of the property acquisition including
price.
Parcels: APN 7581023037, APN 7581023035, APN 7573003016, APN
7572012028, APN 7572012024 (6001 Palos Verdes Drive South)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
At 6:05 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
*At 6:05 P.M. Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro joined Closed Session in the Fireside Room.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:15 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 Bradley at 7:15 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: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
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; Daniel Trautner, Deputy Director of Recreation
and Parks; John Alvarez, Senior Planner; McKenzie Bright, Administrative Analyst; Matt
Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain James Powers, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Powers of the Lomita Sheriff Station.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss
negotiations involving real property owned by Jim York (Lower Filiorum and Plum Tree
Properties). There was a privileged and confidential briefing by Staff and the City
Attorney's office. Questions were asked and answered, and City Council provided
direction to take further action.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Mayor Bradley and City Council recognized Deputy Tami A. Bouse and Deputy Reece
W. Souza for their service and their upcoming retirement from the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department. Captain Powers spoke on behalf of the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Bradley announced the Recycle Winners for the February 1, 2022, City Council
meeting: Robert Dillon and Scott Momii. 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 Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were four requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Hud Holmes; Marie
Chura; David Chura; and Jodi Emerson.
The following member of the public did not sign in to Zoom and address the City
Council: Alex Stein.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: City Council and Advisory
Board meeting highlights promotion on social media; Civic Center Advisory Committee
recruitment; Mayor's Honoree program which will recognize RPV's unsung heroes;
Grab and Go Pancake Fundraiser Benefit honoring fallen firefighter Jonathan Flagler's
family to be held on February 27, 2022 at Sirens Java & Tea in San Pedro; City Hall will
be closed to the public for President's Day on February 21; Congratulations to Deputy
City Manager Karina Banales on her upcoming wedding.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was late correspondence received for Item G on
the Consent Calendar, and there were no requests to speak.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro requested that Item G be considered after Regular Business.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve
the Consent Calendar with Item G to be considered after Regular Business.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: 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)
Approved the Minutes of February 1, 2022 (Regular Meeting and Special Meeting -
Interviews).
C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-06, 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 Date 01/21/22); and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-07, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING
FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (Check Date 02/04/22).
D. Consideration and possible action to continue implementing Assembly Bill
No. 361 (AB 361) authorizing teleconferencing of meetings of legislative
bodies for the month of March 2022. (Takaoka)
1)Adopted Resolution No. 2022-08, 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
MARCH 1, 2022, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2022, PURSUANT TO THE RALPH
M. BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361; and Authorize Staff to
continue conducting, as warranted, City Council and Planning Commission
public meetings using a combination in-person/virtual (hybrid) platform and
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continue conducting virtual-only meetings or a combination in-person/virtual
(hybrid) platform, if warranted, 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 the
City Council's consideration every 30 days as the same may be warranted.
E. Consideration and possible action to approve an amended job specification
for Associate Engineer. (DeZiel)
1) Reviewed the revised job specification for Associate Engineer; and, 2) Adopted
Resolution No. 2022-09 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE REVISED JOB SPECIFICATION FOR ASSOCIATE
ENGINEER.
F. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the Catch Basins Collector Screen Insert Project. (O'Neill)
1) Accepted the project as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion for the project with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office;
and if no claims are files within 35 days after recordation, send a notice to the surety
company to exonerate the Performance Bond; and, 3) Authorized the Director of
Public Works to release the 5% construction retention payment to United
Stormwater, Inc., 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Los
Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office, contingent upon no claims being files
on the project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warrant bond with the City.
G. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Hout Engineering for project management services for projects associated
with the Portuguese Bend Area landslides. (Awwad)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to amend Section 17.76.030 (Fences, walls,
and hedges) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC) requiring view assessments be conducted from public roads and
areas for new fences, walls and hedges. (Alvarez)
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City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
no written protests were received, and there was one request to speak.
Senior Planner John Alvarez presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing open.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff.
The member of the public requesting to address the City Council intended to speak
on Item No. 2.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to: 1)
Receive and file the updated report on coastal view corridor compliance efforts; 2)
Introduced Ordinance No. 657, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AMENDING SECTION 17.76.030 (FENCES, WALLS AND
HEDGES) OF SECTION 17.76 (MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND STANDARDS)
OF ARTICLE VII (DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND REVIEW) OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENSURE
THAT NEW WALLS, FENCES, OR HEDGES DO NOT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPAIR
VEHICULAR VIEW CORRIDORS OR VIEWING STATIONS; and 3) directed Staff to
confirm directional arrows on Figure 1 of the Visual Element of the General Plan are
correct prior to returning with 2nd reading of Ordinance.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Consideration and possible action to undertake a reconsideration of the prior
action of the City Council terminating the lease agreement with Mr. Martin
Martinez at Upper Point Vicente (the "Hatano Farm"). (Bañales)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
ten requests to speak.
Deputy City Manager Banales presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff and
City Attorney Wynder.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Anthony Misetich;
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Jonathan Kaji; Simon Sverdlov; Douglas Hatano; Dwight Hatano; Richard Ishibashi;
Denis LaBonge; Karl Bingemann; Noel Park; and Adrienne Mohan (voicemail).
Mayor Bradley called for a brief recess at 9:22 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Bradley
so ordered. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 P.M.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to direct Staff to move
forward with terminating the Hatano Farm lease at Upper Point Vicente and directed
staff proceed exploring Option E and to return with more information on how the City
can preserve the farm as a historic site while allowing the current operator to
potentially work on the farm in some capacity.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
3. Consideration and possible action to receive a report on the Rancho Palos
Verdes Neighborhood Watch Program. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was
one request to speak.
Administrative Analyst McKenzie Bright presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Kathy Edgerton.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff and Captain Powers.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the report on the
Rancho Palos Verdes Neighborhood Watch Program; and, 2) Adopted Resolution
No. 2022-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE VITAL WORK OF
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION FOR ITS HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
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4. Consideration and possible action to award contract services agreement to
Griffin Structures and Gensler for services related to the Rancho Palos Verdes
Civic Center Master Plan Project. (Waters)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was
one request to speak.
Senior Administrative Analyst Matt Waters presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation. He introduced Griffin Structures representatives Robert Godfrey and
Jon Hughes who were available for questions.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Joan Russell
(voicemail).
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: 1) Awarded a contract services agreement to Griffin
Structures for Phase 1 project management and construction management services
for the Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center Master Plan Project in the not-to-exceed
amount of$148,029; 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the contract services
agreement with Griffin Structures, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; 3)
Awarded a contract services agreement to Gensler for site plan pre-design services
for the Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center Master Plan Project in the not-to-exceed
amount of$59,800; 4)Authorized the Mayor to execute the work authorization for
additional services with Gensler in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and, 5)
Approved an additional appropriation of$10,000 from the Capital Infrastructure
Project (CIP) Fund.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
5. Consideration and possible action to receive a status report on the City's
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) program. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was received, and there were
no requests to speak.
Administrative Analyst McKenzie Bright presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Without
objection, Mayor Bradley so ordered.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
111 Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the status report on
the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) pilot program; 2) Renamed
the ADRC to the RPV Community Action Network (RPV CAN) and approved the
proposed program adjustments; and, 3) Authorized Staff to publish the RPV CAN
Membership Survey.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
6. Consideration and possible action to encourage the voluntary implementation
of smoke-free policies in multi-family housing units. (Silva/Giang)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was received, and there were
no requests to speak.
Mayor Bradley moved to waive the staff report. Without objection it was so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: Authorized Staff to provide informational materials
to property owners and homeowners associations of multi-family housing complexes
within the City to encourage the voluntary implementation of smoke-free policies in
multi-family housing units.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro
NOES: Mayor Bradley
7. Consideration and possible action to hire a state lobbyist. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was received, and there were
no requests to speak.
Administrative Analyst McKenzie Bright presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: 1) Determined the City should hire a
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lobbyist to represent the City in Sacramento; and, 2) Provided direction to Staff to
proceed with Option B as outlined in the staff report and negotiate with RPPG on the
fee for a one-year contract with 2 subsequent 1-year options for renewal and to
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return with a professional services agreement for the City Council's consideration.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro
NOES: Mayor Bradley
Councilmember Cruikshank moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M. Without
objection, Mayor Bradley so ordered.
8. Consideration and possible action to approve the City's Public Safety
Reimbursement Program. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
five pre-recorded voicemails received.
Administrative Analyst McKenzie Bright presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff and
Captain Powers.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council via pre-recorded
voicemails: Betty Riedman; Craig Whited; Jim Hevener; Pamela Andresen; and
Susan Cyr.
Mayor Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 A.M. Without objection, this
was so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff and Captain Powers.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Approved the Public Safety Reimbursement
Program with the following modifications: (a) increasing the program budget to
$40,000; (b) directed continuation of current program reimbursement structure for
existing, ongoing camera services; (c) directed that new neighborhood applicants be
awarded based on a rubric demonstrating general public benefit; and directed Staff
to begin administering the program; and, 2) Adopted revisions to City Council Policy
No. 31 requiring that the City and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita
Station, be granted access to data collected from neighborhood security cameras
installed in the public right-of-way; and, directed staff to return with metrics of
success criteria for applicants in the future.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Alegria, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: Cruikshank and Dyda
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
G. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Hout Engineering for project management services for projects associated
with the Portuguese Bend Area landslides. (Awwad)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed earlier.
Mayor Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 12:30 A.M. Without objection, this
was so ordered.
Director of Public Works Awwad presented a staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: 1) Awarded a professional services agreement to Hout
Engineering for project management services for projects associated with the
Portuguese Bend Area landslides in the not-to-exceed amount of$499,699 with a
15% contingency of$74,955; 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the professional
services agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and, 3) Approved a
reallocation (transfer of budget) of$85,760 from the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Remediation Project to the Altamira Canyon Improvements Project.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Bradley requested that Staff and Sheriffs Department provide information on
Flock camera system operations and bring the item back to Council as a future Closed
Session item.
Councilmember Alegria requested consideration of reassessing City policy on bikes,
skates, skateboards, and scooters at park sites.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
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At 12:13 A.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on March 1, 2022, for a Closed
Session meeting and 7:00 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular meeting
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