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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council 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: Cruikshank, Dyda, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Alegria (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; Director of Community Development, Ken Rukavina, and
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Wynder announced the items 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 LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), to
confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: City of Rancho Palos Verdes v.
Indian Peak Properties, LLC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
18STCV03781 & Second Appellate District Court Case No. 303683.
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING & ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) &
(4), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation & a request from the
County of Los Angeles whether the City of Rancho Palos Verdes wishes to join in
the same as a party defendant. The title of such litigation is as follows: Southern
California Edison v. State Board of Equalization, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2022-01258057.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), to
confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: In Re National Prescription Opiate
Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern
Division Case No. MDL-2804.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
At 6:06 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:00 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 7:0.0 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: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Alegria (excused)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager;
William Wynder, City Attorney; Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Ramzi Awwad,
Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Deputy
Director of Recreation and Parks, Dan Trautner; McKenzie Bright, Administrative
Analyst; Code Enforcement Officer, Gerri Whitten; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Cruikshank
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and
considered litigation in one case; it was a privileged and confidential briefing. City
Council directed Staff and City Attorney's office to draft'a letter to the Governor's office
regarding issues on which the City is considering initiating litigation, and this item will be
on the next agenda for consideration and signature by all five Council Members.
The second item was a matter of litigation to which the City is a party. The City of
Rancho Palos Verdes vs. Indian Peak Properties. City Attorney Wynder reported that
the Los Angeles Superior Court ordered Indian Peak Properties to abate their public
nuisance and remove their antenna farm from the residence. The property will be
inspected by the City to confirm that in all particular details, the judgment of the Los
Angeles County Superior Court has been fully satisfied.
The third item, the City Attorney, provided a privileged and confidential briefing on the
litigation involving Southern California Edison on the State Board of Equalization. The
City Council directed the City to not at this point to join as a party, but to monitor the
litigation and to periodically report back to the City Council on significant developments
in the same.
Lastly, on item four with respect to the National Prescription Opioids litigation settlement
agreement, the City Council directed that the City Manager to not accept the first round
of settlement distribution money for the first of fifteen years of such distributions.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bradley shared that this evening's meeting will be adjourned in memory of
Jonathan Candela, a local resident who recently passed away. Mayor Bradley and
Councilmember Cruikshank attended his funeral. Mr. Candela was a recent graduate of
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Bradley announced the Recycle Winners for the July 19, 2022, City Council
meeting: Piyush Karia and Vincent DiLeva. 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.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Alegria (excused)
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Rosemary Vivero (Los
Angeles County Fire Department, Community Service Liaison)
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: National Night Out on
August 2; National Ranger Day; Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Hotline "988";
Upcoming Senior Scam Stopper Workshop on August 12; Upcoming Housing Element
meeting on August 9 and 11; Upcoming Home Share workshop on August 13;
Upcoming Country Music Cover band on August 27 and Movie in the Park on August
13; and Upcoming Second Anniversary Sakura Sister City Celebration on August 4 at 5
P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received for Item G on the
Consent Calendar, and there were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Alegria (excused)
NOES: None
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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 July 19, 2022 (Regular/Special Meeting)
C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-48, 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 2022-08, 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 designate voting delegate alternates for
the upcoming Cal Cities Annual Business Meeting. (Takaoka)
Designated Mayor Bradley and City Manager Mihranian as the first and second voting
delegate alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Business Meeting scheduled for
September 9, 2022, in the event Councilmember Cruikshank, the voting alternate, is
unable to attend.
E. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 659 to amend Section
12.20.030 (Special Events Definitions) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public
Places) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. (Waters)
Adopted Ordinance No. 659, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.20.030 (DEFINITIONS) OF
CHAPTER 12.20 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS) OF TITLE 12 (STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION STATING THAT PUBLIC
PROPERTY SHALL MEAN AND INCLUDE ALL CITY OWNED OR CONTROLLED
REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS, PARKS, THE PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE, AND
FACILITIES, AS WELL AS ANY EASEMENTS OVER PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.
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F. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in
support of the South Bay Fiber Network grant application. (Bright)
Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) grant program in support of the
South Bay Cities Council of Governments' (SBCCOG) application to help fund
planning for the South Bay Fiber Network extension.
G. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter
requiring accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be used for affordable housing.
(Bright)
Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to state legislative leadership in support of
legislation which would require ADUs be used for affordable housing.
H. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the
professional services agreement with Infinity Technologies for geographic
information systems (GIS) support services. (Garrett)
1)Authorized Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Infinity
Technologies to extend the term of the agreement for GIS support services from
August 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and increase the contract sum by $65,000 from
$42,050 to $107,050, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and, 2) Authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and possible action to receive a status update on the Forrestal
Reserve Parking and Traffic Management Plan. (Waters)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was
one request to speak.
Director of Recreation and Parks Linder and Deputy Director of Recreation of Parks
Trautner provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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The following member of the public addressed the City Council via voicemail: Elliot
Levy.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to
approve staff recommendation as follows:1) Received and filed the status update on
the Forrestal Reserve Parking and Traffic Management Plan; and 2) Directed Staff
to return with another status report in December 2022.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Alegria
2. Consideration and possible action to introduce an ordinance prohibiting the
unlawful possession of catalytic converters. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was distributed, and there
were no requests to speak.
Administrative Analyst Bright presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: Introduced for first reading Ordinance No.
660, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADDING
CHAPTER 9.36 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
PROHIBITED) TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS, AND WELFARE) OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Alegria
3. Consideration and possible action to add Chapter 8.22 (Single-use Foodware
Accessories) to Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code to regulate the use of single-use foodware accessories.
111 (Whitten)
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City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was received and distributed,
and there was one request to speak.
Community Development Director Rukavina introduced Code Enforcement Officer
Gerri Whitten, who presented a staff report.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Craig Cadwallader.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff
recommendation as follows; Introduced for first reading Ordinance No. 661, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADDING CHAPTER
8.22 (SINGLE-USE FOODWARE ACCESSORIES) TO TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND
SAFETY) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
THE USE OF SINGLE-USE FOODWARE ACCESSORIES AS AMENDED.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda; Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Alegria
4. Consideration and possible action to receive a status report on the City's
sister city relationship with the City of Sakura City. (Bañales)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was distributed, and there
were no requests to speak.
Deputy City Manager Banales presented a staff report.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to
Receive and file the status update on the City's sister city relationship with Sakura
City.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Alegria
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
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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 8:04 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on August 11, 2022, to consider the
Final Draft Housing Element Review.
Mayor Bradley adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Jonathon Candela.
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David L. Bradley, or
Attest:
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