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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by
Mayor Alegria at 6:22 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 2021-53, adopted
by the City Council on October 19, 2021. 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, Ferraro, Bradley and Mayor Alegria
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager;
William W. Wynder, City Attorney; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Wynder announced the item to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(4) because
the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one (1) case.
2. 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’ Associat ion.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
At 6:23 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
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RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:13 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 7:13 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301
Hawthorne Boulevard, 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;
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; Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner; McKenzie
Bright, Administrative Analyst; Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner; Megan Barnes, 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 Director of Recreation and Parks Linder
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session . There was a
privileged, and confidential briefing on the facts and circumstances under which the City
might consider initiating litigation in one case. It was a briefing, questions were asked
and answered. The Council directed the City Attorney’s office and Staff to return at the
next Council Meeting with some additional information. There will be a futher briefing
and no reportable action was taken on that item.
Likewise, with respect to Labor negotiations with the Rancho Palos Verdes Employees
Association, City Staff, made a presentation, and the Council asked questions and
requested information. They have been directed to return to this item at the next City
Council Meeting to provide the requested information. No reportable action was taken.
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MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Alegria announced the Council’s Honoree on the behalf of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes for being dedicated to preventing and opposing hate and intolerance in
our Communities. The City Council endorsed a resolution in support of LA vs Hate,
Unite Against Hate Week 2021.
Mayor Alegria and City Council, congratulated the Finance Department. The Finance
Department received a certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The Council congratulates Trang Nguyen, Vina Ramos, Jane Lin, Lorna Cloke, Chris
Browning, Selena Wright, Carlo Mata, Sovanna Proch, Stephanie Valencia, and
Jennifer Grieco.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Alegria announced the Recycle Winners for the November 2, 2021, City Council
meeting: Annemarie Stahlbunk and William Sheridan. 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 Cruikshank, to approve
the agenda as presented with the exception of item L which, is to be heard at a later
date. 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 late correspondence was received, and there were three
requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich, Ted
Shirley for Elisabeth Ryan, and Mike Miller.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Update on Cal Water
Roadwork; Upcoming Palos Verdes Drive South, Landslide Roadwork; Forrestal
Trailhead Parking Workshop on November 17; How to Report Graffiti; City of Rolling
Hills Estates hosting their 24th Annual Palos Verdes Peninsula Parade of Lights on
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December 4; Upcoming Skating by the Sea in December; City Hall will be Closed on
November 25-26; and lastly, Happy Thanksgiving.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting regarding Items H and K and there were requests to speak on these items.
Item L was removed from the agenda earlier for consideration at a future meeting.
Mayor Alegria pulled Item J to be heard at the end of the agenda.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bradley, to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of items H, J, K, and L.
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 October 19, 2021 (Regular Meeting) and November 2,
2021 (Regular and Special Meeting-Interviews).
C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-58, 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 accept Gifts for Parks donations.
(Hirsch)
Accepted Gifts for Parks donations and directed Staff to prepare donor letters of
appreciation for the Mayor’s signature.
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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 December 2021. (Takaoka)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-59, 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 DECEMBER 1, 2021,
THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 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 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
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 adopt Ordinance No. 654, repealing and
replacing Chapter 12.16.140 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to
prohibit camping in certain public places. (Bright)
Adopted Ordinance No. 654, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 12.16.140 (OVERNIGHT
CAMPING WITHIN THE PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE PROHIBITED) OF
CHAPTER 12.16 (STREETS, PARKS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES) OF
TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) WITH SECTION
12.16.140 (PROHIBITION OF CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY IN PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING CAMPING IN CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES.
G. Consideration and possible action to cancel the January 4, 2022, City Council
meeting. (Takaoka)
Approved the cancellation of the January 4, 2022, City Council meeting.
H. Consideration and possible action to join the Cities Race to Zero campaign.
(Bright)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
I. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 653, amending
Chapter 12.16 (Streets, Parks and Recreational Facilities) of Title 12 (Streets,
Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to
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expressly prohibit electric bicycles in City parks, preserve, beaches, and
recreational facilities. (Lozano)
Adopted Ordinance No. 653, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 12.16.020 (MOTORIZED
VEHICLES) 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 REGULATE THE OPERATION
OF CERTAIN MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND TO PROHIBIT MOTORIZED
BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN CITY PARKS, PRESERVE, BEACHES,
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
J. Consideration and possible action regarding the annual business license tax.
(Browning)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
K. Consideration and possible action to review the official name of Ladera Linda
Community Center. (Waters)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
L. Consideration and possible action to award a Professional Services Agreement
to Bureau Veritas, Inc. for engineering services for the City’s Facilities Asset
Management Program.(O’Neill)
*This item was removed from the agenda and continue d to a future meeting date.
M. Consideration and possible action to approve a Third Amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Rancho Palos Verdes
Employees Association (RPVEA MOU 2020-21). (DeZiel)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION TO EXTEND THE TERM
TO JUNE 30, 2022, AND TO INCREASE THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TO
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS; and, 2) Approve d the Third
Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes and the Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association (RPVEA) thereby
extending the term of the RPVEA MOU 2020-21 to June 30, 2022, and increasing
the City's Health Savings Account contribution for individual employees and
employee family plans starting calendar year 2022.
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N. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 652 (second reading)
to repeal Section 17.76.050 (Sign Permit) and to add Chapter 17.75 (Sign Code)
to Article VII (Development Application and Review) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code updating the City’s sign regulations
(PLCA2021-0003). (Seeraty)
Adopted Ordinance No. 652, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, REPEALING SECTION 17.76.050 (SIGN PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 17.76
(MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND STANDARDS), AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.75
(SIGN CODE), TO ARTICLE VII (DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND REVIEW)
OF TITLE 17 (ZONING).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
H. Consideration and possible action to join the Cities Race to Zero campaign.
(Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak.
Mayor Alegria moved to hear a brief staff report, hearing no objections, it was so
ordered.
Administrative Analyst Bright presented a brief staff report.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to: 1) Adopt Resolution
No. 2021-60, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES JOINING THE CITIES RACE TO ZERO CAMPAIGN
AND PLEDGING TO REACH NET-ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2050; and, 2) Authorize
the City Manager or designee to sign and submit the Cities Race to Zero pledge.
The motion failed on the following roll call vote thereby invalidating Resolution No.
2021-60:
AYES: Bradley and Mayor Alegria
NOES: Dyda, Cruikshank, and Ferraro
Dyda moved and seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to take no action at this
time.
Without objection it was so ordered.
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K. Consideration and possible action to review the official name of Ladera Linda
Community Center. (Waters)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Dyda moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to rename the
site as Ladera Linda Community Park as the official name.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to approve Revision “HHH” to the Trump
National Golf Club Project Conditional Use Permit’s (CUP) Conditions of
Approval to allow a change in the maximum building height for Lot No. 9 of Tract
No. 50667 located at 32042 Isthmus View Drive (Case No. PLCU2021 -0009).
(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
were no requests to speak.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open.
Senior Planner Seeraty presented a staff report and Powerpoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve
staff recommendations as follows: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-62, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 49 TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 36 IN CONNECTION WITH REVISION “HHH” TO THE TRUMP
NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT.; and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2021-63, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES APPROVING REVISION “HHH” TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
PROJECT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND CONDITION OF APPROVAL
NO. Z.44 TO ALLOW LOT NO. 9 OF TRACT NO. 50667 TO BUILD UP TO 26 FEET
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IN HEIGHT, AS MEASURED FROM THE POINT OF ENTRY OF A PROPOSED
SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE AND EXTERIOR BASEMENT PATIO LEVEL,
LOCATED AT 32042 ISTHMUS VIEW DRIVE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Dyda, Cruikshank Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
2. Consideration and possible action to allow Green Hills Memorial Park to utilize
existing stored concrete vaults for burials on the rooftop of Inspiration Slope
Mausoleum (PLMH2021-0001). (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
were no requests to speak.
Senior Planner Seeraty presented a staff report and Powerpoint presentation.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
The following applicant addressed the City Council: Nick Resich (Director of
Buildings and Park Maintenance, Green Hills).
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members but additional questions arose
prompting Mayor Alegria to reopen public hearing.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Nick Resich, and Staff.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to accept Staff’s
recommendation to continue this item to the December 7, 2021 meeting and to have
staff bring back potential conditions of approval as part of the proposed resolution.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
Mayor Alegria called for a brief recess at 8:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at
9:05 P.M.
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3. Consideration and possible action to amend Chapter 17.48 (Lots, Setbacks,
Open Space Area and Building Height) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code to regulate treehouses (Case No. PLCA2021-0001).
(Yoon)
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.
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing open.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Patrick Ford.
Mayor Alegria declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff
recommendations as follows: Introduce, as first reading, Ordinance No.655, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING
CHAPTER 17.48 (LOTS, SETBACKS, OPEN SPACE AREA AND BUILDING
HEIGHT) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REGULATE TREEHOUSES.
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
4. Consideration and possible action to appoint members to the Planning
Commission. (Takaoka)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that ballots were distributed earlier this evening to appoint
four members of the Planning Commission by a majority vote of the City Council.
After one round of balloting, the following appointments were made (note the vote
counts appear in parenthesis after each Commissioners name:
Lan Saadatnejadi (5 votes); Stephen Perestam (5 votes); Eric Nulman (3 votes
Cruikshank/Dyda/Alegria); and, Robert Nelson (Dyda/Ferraro/Bradley); were
appointed to the Planning Commission, with full terms to expire on June 30, 2024.
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5. Consideration and possible action to proceed with filing the financing
application for the Ladera Linda Community Center and Park Project. (Nguyen)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received and there were two
requests to speak.
Mayor Alegria moved to hear a brief summary from Staff. Without objection,
this was so ordered.
Director of Finance Nguyen presented a brief summary.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, Finance Committee Chair
George Lewis.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Jim Hevener and
Craig Whited.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to approve staff
recommendations which included the following : 1) Reviewed the Finance Advisory
Committee’s recommendation to finance up to $6 million of the total cost of the
Ladera Linda Community Center and Park Project with Lease Revenue Obligations
from the Bank of the West (BOW); 2) Directed Staff to file an application with BOW
at a loan amount of up to $6 million at a 10-year term; 3) Authorized the City Council
Facilities Subcommittee and City Manager, or his designee, to select a City asset to
be used as collateral with BOW; 4) Authorized the Mayor to the sign the Lease
Revenue Obligations agreement with BOW in a form approved by the City Attorney;
and, 5) Authorized Staff to charge all related costs for the application process to the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocated to the Ladera Linda Park and
Community Center Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley made a friendly amendment to increase the loan amount
requested from $6 million to $ 8 million. The maker of the motion and the seconder
accepted this amendment.
The amended motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Dyda, Cruikshank, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
6. Consideration and possible action to repurpose the Hatano Farm lease area
at Upper Point Vicente. (Bañales)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received, and there was
one item of correspondence to be read into the record.
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Deputy City Manager Bañales presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation. Adrienne Mohan, Executive Director of Palos Verdes Land
Conservancy, provided additional information
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 12:00 A.M. Without
objection, it was so ordered
The following member of the public’s correspondence was read into the record:
Carolynn Petru.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Adrienne Mohan, and Staff.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, directing Staff to
terminate the Hatano Farm lease agreement at Upper Point Vicente with the area
being vacated no later than nine (9) months from the date of this motion.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: Bradley
The City Council directed staff to work with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy to explore locations within the City, including the Hatano Farm lease
area, as possible locations for a future seed nursery and to return to the City
Council with a preferred location.
7. Consideration and possible action to receive a report on installing security
cameras at popular trailheads and parking lots. (Waters)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received, and there were
no requests to speak.
Mayor Alegria moved to waive staff report. Without objection it was so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Captain Powers.
Mayor Pro Tem Bradley moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria to accept staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Received and filed the informational report on
installing security cameras at popular trailheads and parking lots; and 2) Directed
Staff to request bids for three areas: Burma, Del Cerro and the third area to be
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determined by Staff; and, return to the City Council outlining the scope of work, cost
estimates, and specific locations for consideration at a future meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: Dyda and Cruikshank
8. Consideration and possible action to receive an analysis of the City’s
greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use. (Barnes)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was received, and there
were no requests to speak.
Mayor Alegria ordered to waive staff report, without objection it was so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Alegria, to receive and file
the analysis of the City’s greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
J. Consideration and possible action regarding the annual business license tax.
(Browning)
City Clerk Takaoka noted this item was pulled earlier in the evening by Mayor Alegria
and there were no requests to speak.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to: 1) Direct Staff not
to increase the City’s business license tax (BLT) rate for 2022; 2) Direct Staff to
continue setting the annual BLT for home occupancy businesses at zero ($0) for 2022;
and, 3) Direct Staff to continue the Small Business Financial Assistance Program for
2022.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Dyda, Cruikshank Bradley, and Mayor Alegria
NOES: None
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Cruikshank requested that staff return with a position paper regarding
the proposed Redistricting Maps at the December 7 Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:16 P.M., Mayor Alegria adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on December 7, 2021, for a
Closed Session meeting and 7:00 P.M. for an Adjourned Regular meeting.
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk