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CC MINS 20220503 MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MAY 3, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and of the Successor Agency and Improvement Authority was called to order by Mayor Bradley at 6:04 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,Dyda and Mayor Bradley ABSENT: Cruikshank* (excused) and Ferraro *(excused) Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager; Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Julie DeZiel, Human Resources Manager; Colin Tanner, City Attorney; 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and City Attorney, acting as its negotiators regarding labor negotiations with the Rancho Palos Verdes Employees' Association. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM): At 6:05 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session. At 6:08 P.M., Councilman Cruikshank. At 7:10 P.M., Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro joined the meeting. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING: At 7:42 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/Successor Agency and Improvement Authority was called to order by Mayor Bradley at 7:42 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; William Wynder, City Attorney; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager, Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Ken Rukavina, Director of Community Development; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Administrative Analyst, McKenzie Bright and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk. Also present was Captain James Powers, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Civic Center Advisory Committee Member Mickey Rod ich. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, to consider negotiations with the Rancho Palos Verdes Employees' Association. Councilmember Cruikshank participated in this Closed Session item via zoom as authorized by the City's AB361 resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro joined the Closed Session and participated in the Closed Session. The City Staff provided a privileged and confidential briefing. The Council began a review of a proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement received from the Rancho Palos Verdes Employee Association and gave city staff some negotiating authority in response to the same. I City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 2 of 9 MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Bradley remembered and honored Sunshine, an advocate for Nature Preserve Trials and long-time resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, who passed away on April 27, 2022. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Bradley announced the Recycle Winners for April 19, 2022, City Council meeting: Walter K. Lang and Richard and Gail Effros. 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 Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, 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 three requests to speak. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Brian Marcotte, Marymount California University President; Mickey Rodich , and Justin McJones. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Report on the Civic Center Design Review on April 28; Upcoming Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Forum on May 4; Wildfire Awareness week between May 1 and 7; Upcoming brush clearing days on May 7 and May 14; Public Safety Reimbursement Program deadline on June 1; Palos Verdes Drive East/ South traffic sign now activated; Upcoming peafowl census report on May 17; wishing all mothers a Happy Mother's Day; and wishing Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro a Happy Birthday. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 3 of 9 AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley NOES: None A. Motion to Waive Full ReadingI 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 April 13 (Special Meeting and CIP Workshop) and April 19 (Regular Meeting and Interviews). C. Registers of Demands (Mata) 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-22, 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 2022-04, 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 March 2022 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurers' Reports. (Lin) Received and filed the March 2022 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report for the City and the Improvement Authority. E. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding Deputy Sheriff recruitment and retention.(Bright) Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the Board of Supervisors expressing the City's experience with contracted law enforcement and recognizing a need for continued deputy recruitment and retention. F. Consideration and possible action lease nine new Canon multifunction copiers for five years. (Buchwald) Authorized the City Manager to enter into a five-year lease agreement with Canon Solutions America for nine new Canon multifunction copiers at an estimated total cost of approximately $230,000. G. Consideration and possible action to amend the City's Conflict of Interest Code in conformance with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).(Takaoka) City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 4 of 9 1) Received and filed the 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Successor Agency, and Improvement Authority for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes amending its Conflict of Interest Code to reflect updated reporting limits required by the FPPC; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-39 THEREBY AMENDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION TO REFLECT UPDATED REPORTING LIMITS AMONG OTHER NON-SUBSTANTIVE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES; 3) Adopted Resolution No. SA 2022-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. SA 2020-02 THEREBY AMENDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION TO REFLECT UPDATED REPORTING LIMITS AMONG OTHER NON-SUBSTANTIVE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES; and, 4) Adopted Resolution No. IA 2022-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. IA 2020-07 THEREBY AMENDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PREPARED BY THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION TO REFLECT UPDATED REPORTING LIMITS AMONG OTHER NON-SUBSTANTIVE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration and possible action to adopt an updated Fiscal Year 2022-23 Master Schedule of Fees for City services. (Nguyen) City Clerk Takaoka reported that no late correspondence was received, a notice of the public, hearing was duly published, no written protests were received, and there was no request to speak. Mayor Bradley declared the public protest hearing open. Finance Director Nguyen presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Bradley, to approve staff recommendation as follows: ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2022-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION 2021-15 THEREBY ADDING CERTAIN NEW City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 5 of 9 FEES TO THE COUNCIL-ADOPTED MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES AND ESTABLISHING UPDATED FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATES FOR CITY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BASED ON THE MARCH 2022 CPI-U. 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 receive an update report from California Water Service regarding their proposed rate increases with the California Public Utilities Commission. (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak. Administrative Analyst Bright shared a staff report. She introduced California Water Service representatives Agustin Baez, Angie Gilbride, and Kevin McCusker, who were available for questions. Discussion ensued among Council Members and Cal Water representatives. Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to receive and file the report from California Water Service (Cal Water) regarding their proposed rate increases with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Mayor Bradley asked that this item be approved by affirmation. Without objection, it was so ordered. Mayor Bradley called for a brief recess at 9:10 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Bradley so ordered. Themeeting reconvened at 9:23 P.M. 3. Consideration and possible action to receive an update on Cox Communications' internet speed and reliability services and potential federal funding opportunities for broadband Internet infrastructure improvements.(Villalpando) City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received and distributed, and there were two requests to speak. Senior Analyst Villalpando shared a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. He introduced Cox Communication representatives Dave Simpson, Dennis Morgan, and Abhi Angural who shared a PowerPoint presentation and were available for questions. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Cox representatives. The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich, and City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 6 of 9 a comment by Brock Stern was read into the record. Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Cox representatives. Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Bradley, to approve Staff Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 5 as follows: 1) Received and filed a presentation from Cox Communications on the company's internet speed and reliability services; 2) Directed Staff to draft a customer service standards ordinance for video providers for consideration at a future City Council meeting; 3) Directed Staff to establish a working group/community broadband investment team,; and 5) Directed Staff to work with Cox Communications to implement civic engagement programming. As to Staff Recommendation No. 4, staff was directed to return with more information on potential opportunities to consider whether to pursue a smart cities initiative for review at a future council meeting. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley NOES: None Councilmember Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Without objection, Mayor Bradley so ordered. 4. Consideration and possible action to amend the City's Administrative Fine Schedule to include violations of the City's fireworks provisions pursuant to Section 8.08.020(C) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC). (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka noted that 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 and Staff. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve staff recommendation as amended: Adopted Resolution 2022-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PENALTY FINE SCHEDULE BY AMENDING THE SECOND TIER OF FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 8.08.020(C) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE,_ AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-22, AS AMENDED; with an adjustment to the first fine at $1000; second fine at $5000; and third fine at $7500. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 7 of 9 NOES: None 5. Consideration and possible action to purchase two solar-powered Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) mobile trailers. (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka noted that 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 and Staff. Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to approve staff recommendation as follows: Discussed and provided direction to Staff on the purchase of two ALPR trailers in an amount not to exceed $95,515.The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, and Ferraro NOES: Mayor Bradley 6. Consideration and possible action to take a City position on Assembly Bill No. 2432 (Local Travel Transportation Plan) and Assembly Bill No. 2074 (Rebates for Micromobility Devices). (Bright) City Clerk Takaoka noted that 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 Cruikshank requested to bifurcate the motion. Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to approve Staff Recommendation No. 1 as follows: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 2432, which would authorize the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to prepare a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) transportation plan. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley NOES: None Mayor Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to take no action on Staff Recommendation no. 2 which was to discuss and provide direction to Staff on taking a position on AB 2074, which would create a rebate program for the purchase of electric micromobility transportation devices. City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 8 of 9 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley NOES: None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Councilmember Alegria would like for staff to provide options to eliminate the one- time use of plastic in Rancho Palos Verdes. Councilmember Alegria would like staff to draft a letter of support for SB830 changing funding methodology to "school attendance" versus enrollment. Councilmember Cruikshank would like staff to have the State Insurance Commissioner'present a report to the City Council regarding fire insurance rate increases in the City. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and association meetings. ADJOURNMENT: 111 At 10:56 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on May 17, 2022, for a Closed Session Meeting and 7:00 P.M. for a Regular Meeting. Mayor Bradley adjourned the meeting in memory of Sunshine. WOO Mayor Attest: ity Clerk City Council Regular, SA and IA Minutes May 3, 2022 Page 9 of 9