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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2021
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, 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: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley and Mayor Alegria
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager;
Elena Gerli, Assistant 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; Charles Eder, Senior Engineer; Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner; Katie Lozano,
Senior Administrative Analyst; 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 City Manager Mihranian.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Alegria announced the Council’s Honoree Palos Verdes Branch of the American
Association of University Women on receiving the national five-star program. The
National AAUW lauded the PVP Branch for its tremendous achievement made possible
through their unwavering commitment to the future of their branch and AAUW’s mission
to achieve a world where all women and girls thrive. Nancy Mahr, Nancy Rayner, and
Cecilia Rogen accepted the proclamation. Mayor Alegria and Councilmembers thanked
AAUW for their service.
Mayor Alegria announced the Council’s Honoree for raising awareness about the Asian
American Pacific Islander Community through art. With Audrey’s efforts, she raised a
$10,000 donation to Asian- Americans Advancing Justice, a Los Angeles based non -
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profit. Audrey Lin accepted the proclamation. Mayor Alegria and Councilmembers
thanked Audrey Lin for her service.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Alegria announced the Recycle Winners for the October 5, 2021, City Council
meeting: Carol Whyte and Eglantina Maron. 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:
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were two requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Don Douthwright and
Sunshine.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Acknowledging Breast
Cancer Awareness Month; Same- Day Reservation now available on the Park Mobile
App; World Wide Shake out Day on October 21; the ongoing Planning Commission
Recruitment; Drive-thru shredding event on October 23; Trunk or Treat event on
October 23; Prepared Peninsula Expo on October 24; and Happy 90th Birthday to
Councilmember Dyda.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Items F, G, and I. There were requests to speak on these items.
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Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of items F, G, and I.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: 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 September 7, 2021, Regular Meeting.
C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
Adopted Resolution No. 2021-52, 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 regarding a claim against the City by Byron
Walker. (Takaoka)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Byron Walker.
E. Consideration and possible action to continue implementing Assembly Bill
No. 361 (AB 361) authorizing teleconferencing of meetings of legislative
bodies for the month of November 2021. (Takaoka)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-53, 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 NOVEMBER 1, 2021
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2021, PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT
AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361.; and, 2) Authorize d Staff to continue conducting
City Council and Planning Commission public meetings using a combination in-
person/virtual (hybrid) platform 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
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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.
F. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to
President Biden seeking funding consideration for the Portuguese Bend
Landslide Remediation Project. (Barnes)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
G. Consideration and possible action to adopt 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)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
H. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 651 to amend
Chapter 5.28 (Vending on Public Property) of the Municipal Code. (Rukavina)
Adopted Ordinance No. 651, 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
INCONSISTENCIES OR OMISSIONS RELATING TO VENDING ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY.
I. Consideration and possible action to enter into a contract services agreement
with Kittleson & Associates, Inc. to provide a Short-Term Parking and Traffic
Management Plan for Forrestal Drive. (Lopez)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to
President Biden seeking funding consideration for the Portuguese Bend
Landslide Remediation Project. (Barnes)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received and distributed
prior to the meeting and there was one request to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Barbara Sattler.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
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Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to
approve staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to President
Biden seeking funding consideration for the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Remediation Project.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
G. Consideration and possible action to adopt 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 received and distributed
prior to the meeting, and there were thirteen requests to speak.
Mayor Alegria noted that the subcommittee comprised of himself and
Councilmember Ferraro had met with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy, and the subcommittee’s recommendation at this time would be to
eliminate the Class 1 E-bike reference from the ordinance for further analysis and
consideration at a future date.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich,
Sharon Yarber, Jess Morton, Linas Vitkus, Leslie Brygart, Darius Vitkus, Sunshine,
Peter Shaw, Judy Herman, Al Sattler, Cindy Akiyama, Adrienne Mohan, and Jessica
Vlaco .
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to amend the
ordinance by removing Section 4 and return at the November 2 meeting with an
ordinance prohibiting all E-bicycles and to come back at a future date with additional
analysis on if and how to regulate e-bikes on City property; and, to reintroduce, as
amended, Ord. 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 12.16.010 (PROTECTION OF FLORA, FAUNA AND
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) AND 12.16.045 (AIRCRAFT); AND
ADDING 12.16.170 (VENDING, COMMERCIAL SERVICES, AND INDUSTRIAL
ACTIVITIES IN PARKS, PRESERVE, BEACHES, AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES) OF CHAPTER 12.16 (STREETS, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES) OF TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF
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THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REGULATE USE OF
CERTAIN AIRCRAFTS, VENDING, COMMERCIAL SERVICES, AND INDUSTRIAL
ACTIVITY IN PARKS, PRESERVE, BEACHES, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
I. Consideration and possible action to enter into a contract services
agreement with Kittleson & Associates, Inc. to provide a Short-Term Parking
and Traffic Management Plan for Forrestal Drive. (Lopez)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received and distributed
prior to the meeting, and there were three requests to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich,
Marcia Herbert, and Jessica Vlaco.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to reject
staff recommendations and asked staff to re-solicit services.
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Bradley
NOES: Mayor Alegria
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to establish a Residential Permit Parking
Program within certain areas of the Oceanfront Estates neighborhood. (Seeraty)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
no written protests were received, late correspondence was distributed, and there
was one request to speak.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open.
Director of Community Development presented a brief staff report.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Meghan Moore
(voicemail).
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
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Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to approve staff
recommendation to continue the item to a date uncertain.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley called for a brief recess at 8:40 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 8:50 P.M.
2. Consideration and possible action to approve the Landscape Plan, Lighting
Plan and Safety and Security Plan for the Ladera Linda Community Center and
Park project. (O’Neill/Silva)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
no written protests were received, late correspondence was distributed, and there
were eight requests to speak.
Director of Public Works Ramzi Awwad presented the staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Steve Johnson (architect for
Johnson Favaro).
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich;
Elliot Levy; Marcia Hebert; Jessica Vlaco; Deborah Allen; Pam Allen; Jim Hevener;
and Phyllis Chybowski.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, Steve Johnson (Johnson Favaro
Architect), and Captain Powers (Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department.)
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 1:00 A.M. Without
objection, it was so ordered.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to approve staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Approved the updated Landscape Plan but directed
staff to keep the the existing foliage at this time along south eastportion of the
property, then during framing of the building conduct a view assessment to ensure
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Catalina Island views from the building will not be blocked and return to the City
Council with a determination of the extent of foliage trimming ;
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve the
updated Lighting Plan.
Councilmember Dyda made a friendly amendment that was approved by the maker
of the motion and the seconder, to install, at a minimum, BOTS dots along the edge
of the driveway curb and to install reflective striping and other traffic devices to improve
driveway access.
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve the
updated Safety and Security Plan
Councilmember Ferraro made a friendly amendment that was accepted by the maker
of the motion and the seconder, to include the shutters at this time on all exterior
glazing and look at removal of any unnecessary glass with an increased cost to the
project of approximately $220k.
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve the
remaining staff recommendations as follows: 4) Received and filed the project cost
estimates (revised to: include the shutter cost of approx. $200k with 10%
contingency); and, 5) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2021-54, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
REVISION NO. 1 TO A VARIANCE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, MAJOR
GRADING PERMIT, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE LADERA LINDA PARK
AND COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT THEREBY AMENDING 1) CONDITION
NOS. 12, 57, 60 AND 61 TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE OVERALL HEIGHT OF
ON-SITE LIGHT STANDARDS AND CAMERA POLES TO 16 FEET THROUGHOUT
THE PROJECT SITE TO ACCOMMODATE A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEM
AND IMPROVING ON-SITE LIGHTING; AND 2) CONDITION NOS. 40, 41, 42, 43
AND 59 TO FURTHER CLARIFY PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS OF
OPERATION (CASE NO. PLCU2020-0007).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. Consideration and possible action to establish a Ladera Linda Residential
Permit Parking Program on certain streets within the neighborhood. (Eder)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received and distributed and
there were four 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: Mickey Rodich;
Marcia Hebert; Elliot Levy; and Jessica Vlaco.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to approve staff
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2021-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A LADERA LINDA RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: Dyda and Bradley
ABSENT: None
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro to reorder the agenda
and hear item 5 before item 4, hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
5. Consideration and possible action to review the draft 6th Cycle Housing
Element (Silva)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received , and there were
twelve requests to speak.
Director of Community Development Rukavina, Senior Planner Yoon; Project
Manager( MBI Media) Jeremy Lutgen; and Managing Principal( BAE) Matt Kowta
presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Managing Principal (BAE)
Kowta.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Jennifer Jordan;
Mike Whitcock; Francesco Funiciello; Lannon Tanchum; Adriana Peacock; Barbara
Sattler; Anita Garner; Sheila Fairley (Voicemail); Betty Haller (Voicemail); Robert
Gleiberman (Voicemail); Susan Wilcox (Voicemail) and Meghan Moore (Voicemail).
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Planning Commission Chair
Perestam.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 1:30 A.M. Without
objection, it was so ordered.
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to accept the
comments and direction provided to staff which included the following:
• Remove Miraleste Plaza from the Housing Inventory
• Explore adding Highridge Carwash as an alternative site
• Not to rely on Western Avenue to zone for all the required housing
• Push for higher percentage of ADUs to count towards RHNA numbers
• Push Consultants to narrow and refine the housing inventory list by balancing
infrastructure and the NCCP
• Return to Council in February
• Remove the York properties along Palos Verdes Drive South
• Remove two (2) properties in Portuguese Bend Landslide Area
• Reduce the 400 buffer units
• Enhance public outreach by posting banners and get more messaging out
including sending notices to each household.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. Consideration and possible action to receive a presentation from the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on its proposed Western
Avenue Bicycle Pedestrian Improvement Project. (Lopez)
Due to time constraints, this item was moved to the next City Council meeting,
November 2, 2021. Without objection, this was so ordered.
6. Consideration and possible action to name the Upper Point Vicente Park/Civic
Center property in honor of Councilmember Ken Dyda. (Waters)
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Due to time constraints, this item was moved to the next City Council meeting,
November 2, 2021. Without objection, this was so ordered.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Dyda requested staff come back with a report on identifying a
consistent naming for the Ladera Linda Park project.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This matter was continued to the next City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 1:13 A.M., Mayor Alegria adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on November 2, 2021, for a Closed
Session meeting and 7:00 P.M. for a Regular meeting.
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Mayor
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City Clerk