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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 17, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by
Mayor Bradley at 6:06 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, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused), Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro *(excused, in Fireside Room)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager;
William Wynder, City Attorney; Ken Rukavina, 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 6:07 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
*At 6:07 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro joined Closed Session in the Fireside Room.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:17 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 7:17 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, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (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;
Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Daniel Trautner, Deputy Director of Recreation
and Parks; McKenzie Bright, Administrative Analyst; Gerri Whitten, Code Enforcement
Officer; Rudy Monroy, Code Enforcement Officer; 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 City Clerk Takaoka
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session with
Councilmember Dyda not participating to discuss on-going labor negotiations with the
Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association. There was a privileged and confidential
briefing by the City Attorney's office and relevant City Staff. Questions were asked and
answered, and negotiating authority was given to City Staff.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bradley shared that National Kids to Park Day is May 21, 2022, and to recognize
the event, Mayor Bradley and City Council declared May 21st as Kids to Park Day with
the presentation of a proclamation.
Mayor Bradley also shared that he along with Staff and Council, attended the California
Contract Cities Association meeting held at Indian Wells from Thursday, May 12
through Sunday, May 15.
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Councilmember Alegria shared the passing of Dr. John Cheng, a friend, and colleague
who tragically lost his life in a church shooting in Laguna Woods. He would like to
adjourn the meeting in his honor.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Bradley announced the Recycle Winners for the May 3, 2022, City Council
meeting: C. David and Rhonda Wierzbicki; and Liang F. Lou. 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 Ferraro, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were five requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Sandy Falcon; Rick
Fox; Aila Shibao; Evan Sichan; and Vincent Acuna.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Applications due by May 27,
2022, for Advisory Board Recruitment for three seats each on the Planning Commission
and Civic Center Advisory Committee; See Something? Say Something. Call 911 or
Lomita Station at 310-539-1661 to help prevent dangerous or tragic incidents from
happening; California Water Service issued stage 2 penalties and restrictions for water
use during the drought and provided conservation tips; Brush clearing deadline is June
1, 2022; Vote-By-Mail drop box at City Hall is now open until Election Day on June 7,
2022 at 8:00 P.M.; National Public Works Week is May 15-21, 2022; Congratulations to
the Class of 2022 graduates; Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day, on behalf of the City
and City Staff, to remember and honor our veterans and those that have served our
Nation, as thanks, the City will install the flag tribute throughout the City, and it will stay
up until the Fourth of July holiday.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received for Items F and I on
the Consent Calendar, and there were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
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 May 3, 2022 Regular Meeting.
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C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-26, 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 continue implementing Assembly Bill
No. 361 (AB 361) authorizing teleconferencing of meetings of legislative
bodies for the month of June 2022. (Takaoka)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-27, 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 PERIOD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2022, PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO.
361. 2) Authorized Staff to continue conducting, as warranted, City Council and
Planning Commission public meetings using a combination in-person/virtual (hybrid)
platform and continue conducting virtual-only meetings or a combination in-
person/virtual (hybrid) platform, if warranted, for the City's five Committees (Civic
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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 agreement to purchase two
solar-powered automatic license plate reader (ALPR) mobile trailers. (Bright)
1) Awarded a contract services agreement to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the
purchase and startup of two ALPR trailers, in an amount not to exceed $95,515;
and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract services
agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
F. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the
professional services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
(Dragoo)
1) Approved Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. modifying the scope of services to include on-call
encroachment permit and associated services in addition to on-going wireless
application processing services, extending the agreement through June 30, 2023,
and increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount by $246,000 from $160,000 to
$406,000; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment
No. 2, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
G. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the
contract services agreement with Alta Planning and Design to update the
Trails Network Plan. (Lozano)
1) Received and filed a status report on the Trails Network Plan update; 2) Approved
Amendment No. 2 to the contract services agreement with Alta Planning and
Design, thereby increasing the not-to-exceed cost by $3,000 from $38,838 to
$41,838 and extending the term to December 31, 2022, to complete the update of
the City's Trails Network Plan; and, 3) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Amendment No. 2, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 3 to the
professional services agreement with Rigg Consulting. (Dragoo)
1) Approved Amendment No. 3 to the professional services agreement with Rigg
Consulting, thereby extending the agreement through June 30, 2023, and increasing
the not-to-exceed contract amount by $100,000 from $140,000 to $240,000 to
provide on-call construction document review and civil design and engineering
services; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment
No. 3, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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I. Consideration and possible action to award professional services agreements
for pre-qualified on-call project management services. (Lopez)
1) Awarded professional services agreements to HR Green Pacific, Inc.; Transtech
Engineers, Inc.; Jenkins, Gales, & Martinez, Inc.; Integrated Engineering
Management; and Hout Construction Services, Inc. DBA Hout Engineering for on-
call project management professional services on an as-needed basis for three-year
terms, with additional optional two-year terms, in an amount not to exceed $500,000
annually for each contract, subject to City Council approved appropriated project
budgets; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contracts, in
forms approved by the City Attorney.
J. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Ocean Blue Environmental Services Inc. for Citywide environmental clean-
up services. (Hernandez)
1) Awarded a professional services agreement to Ocean Blue Environmental
Services Inc. through June 30, 2024 with two additional one-year extension options
for a contract sum of$142,081.83 consisting of$100,000 for the initial Term (not to
exceed $50,000 per year) and to reflect emergency work performed between
December 2021 through April 2022 in the amount of$42,081.83; 2) Authorized an
additional $100,000 for the optional extensions (not-to-exceed $50,000 per year);
and, 3) Authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement in a form approved by the
City Attorney.
K. Consideration and possible action to enter into a professional services
agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. to provide building and safety
consulting services. (Silva)
1) Approved a three-year professional services agreement with Transtech
Engineers, Inc. to provide on-call Building and Safety services until June 30, 2025,
with an option for the City Manager to approve an extension of the agreement for
one additional year; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the contract services
agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
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1. Consideration and possible action to support the potential formation of a
South Bay Regional Housing Trust. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka announced that South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Legislative Chair and Hermosa Beach City Councilmember Stacey Armato was
available for questions.
Administrative Analyst McKenzie Bright presented a staff report.
Council Members asked questions of Staff and South Bay Cities Council of
Governments Legislative Chair and Hermosa Beach City Councilmember Stacey
Armato.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the report on creating a
South Bay Regional Housing Trust which would facilitate the construction of
affordable housing in participating cities; 2) Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter of
support for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments' (SBCCOG) proposed
legislation in concept as well as support a state budget request to create the South
Bay Regional Housing Trust; and, 3) Provided direction as to whether the City
Council is interested, without having to commit at this time, becoming a charter
member of the Housing Trust if it is created.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
NOES: None
2. Consideration and possible action to implement traffic calming strategies for
Hawthorne Blvd. between Crest Rd. and Via Rivera. (Awwad)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
eight requests to speak.
Director of Public Works Awwad presented a staff report and PowerPoint
Presentation and notified Council that KOA Corp Project Manager Greg Garces was
available for questions.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff,
KOA Corp Project Manager Greg Garces, and Captain Powers.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Carol Watson;
Marie Chura; Dave Chura; Kavon Adli; and William Crawford.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council via pre-recorded
voicemails: Maria Papoli; Ellie Zamos; and Prakash Dheeriya.
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City Clerk Takaoka read comments into the record from the following members of
the public: Barbara and Burt Glaser.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and KOA Corp Project Manager
Greg Garces.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve
the following: 1) Reviewed the Traffic Safety Committee's recommended traffic
calming measures described in the KOA Traffic Study for'Hawthorne Blvd. between
Crest Rd. and Via Rivera; and, 2) Directed Staff to implement the short term list as
indicated on pages 12 and 13 of Staff Report but only include a marked crosswalk
across Hawthorne Blvd and not across Vallon Dr; add to the median an additional
signal ahead sign; include rumble strips for a trial period after proactively reaching
out to residents for a location that is less noisy and then monitor feedback from
residents and if too invasive/noisy return to the City Council for reconsideration, and
return to the City Council with a status update and, if necessary, a recommendation
to consider implementing the medium-term and/or long-term traffic calming
measures)
Discussion ensued among Councilmembers.
Mayor Bradley made a friendly amendment to exclude the rumble strips from Mayor
Pro Tem Ferraro's motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro denied the request.
The following substitute motion was made by Councilmember Cruikshank, seconded
by Mayor Bradley, to: keep Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro's original motion but to exclude
the rumble strips.
The substitute motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank and Mayor Bradley
NOES: Alegria and Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
The original motion by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, seconded by Councilmember
Alegria, was then voted on and passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank and Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro
NOES: Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
3. Consideration and possible action to review the 2022 Peafowl Census Report.
(Monroy)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
three requests to speak.
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Code Enforcement Officer Gerri Whitten presented a staff report and PowerPoint
Presentation and noted that Wildlife Services Trapper Mike Maxcy was available for
questions.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Valerie Berg;
Marcia Luce (voicemail); and William Crawford.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Wildlife Services Trapper
Mike Maxcy.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the 2022 Peafowl Census
Report; and 2) Directed Staff to continue pausing the peafowl trapping program for
2022.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
NOES: None
Mayor Bradley called for a brief recess at 9:34 P.M. Without objection, Mayor
Bradley so ordered. The meeting reconvened at 9:49 P.M.
4. Consideration and possible action to review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 year-end
estimates, the FY 2022-23 Preliminary Budget, and estimated fund balances
for all funds, excluding Improvement Authorities. (Browning/Ramos)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there was one request to speak.
Director of Finance Nguyen presented a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Ted Logan.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Reviewed the FY 2021-22 year-end estimates
and approved the Budget Adjustments in the General Fund by reducing the budget
in the amount of$1,738,900 in Personnel and $661,000 in Non-Personnel and
increasing Transfers-Out by $754,800 based on the third quarter year-end
estimates; 2) Reviewed the Preliminary FY 2022-23 Budget for the General Fund
and affirm the changes since the Budget Workshop and the funding priorities for the
projected surplus: Increase the General Fund Revenues by $1.2 million, Increase
the General Fund Personnel costs by $189,300 for establishing the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes Internship Program, Recruitment Incentive Program, funding for
temporary Staff Assistant I for the Human Resources Division and restoring the
Administrative Analyst I for the City Clerk Division, Increase General Fund Non-
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Personnel costs by $570,000 for the Street Landscape and Tree Maintenance
Program and the cost for the design/plan for the Arterial Walls and Fences Aesthetic
Improvements Program, Increase General Fund Transfers-Out by $458,700 for the
additional transfers to Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund to reflect the
projected increase in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT), Increase General Fund
Transfers-Out to the CIP Fund for the remaining projected surplus of approximately
$1.6 million; and, 3) Reviewed and approved the Preliminary FY 2022-23 Budget
consisting of the Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund, Special Revenue
Funds, and Internal Service Funds, and excluding the Improvement Authorities and
affirm the revised list for the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
NOES: None
5. Consideration and possible action regarding the Citywide Landscaping and
Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (Awwad)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Alegria moved to waive the staff report. Without objection Mayor
Bradley so ordered.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-28, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SET THE LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE; and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-29, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING
THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SET THE
LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, CODIFIED AS PART 2 OF
DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
NOES: None
6. Consideration and possible action to review the revised draft template of
Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Council Goals. (Bañales)
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City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak.
III Councilmember Alegria moved to waive the staff report. Without objection Mayor
Bradley so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, and questions were asked of Staff.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: 1) Reviewed the revised draft template
for the proposed FY 2022-23 City Council Goals that incorporates concise projects
and tasks supporting each of the six overarching goals as discussed at the April 19,
2022, City Council meeting; and, 2) As deemed acceptable, directed Staff to return
with the final draft of FY 2022-23 City Council Goals for approval at the June 21,
2022.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
NOES: None
7. Consideration and possible action to amend the Administrative Instruction
Manual to establish a Recruitment Incentive Program. (Bañales)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
no requests to speak.
Councilmember Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 10:45 P.M. Without
objection, Mayor Bradley so ordered.
Councilmember Alegria moved to waive the staff report. Without objection Mayor
Bradley so ordered.
City Manager Mihranian noted that there were redline edits made to the report which
were provided as part of Late Correspondence.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: Approved Administrative Instruction
Manual No. 2-21 thereby establishing a Recruitment Incentive Program for difficult-
to-recruit positions, as amended in the late correspondence version.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Dyda (excused)
NOES: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
None.
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 10:20 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 5:30 P.M. on June 7, 2022, for Planning
Commission and Civic Center Advisory Committee Interviews; a Closed Session
meeting at 6:00 P.M. followed by a 7:00 P.M. Regular meeting.
Councilmember Alegria adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Dr. John
Cheng.
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Mayor
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