CC MINS 20220920 REG (SPC Closed Session) MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL/REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
A Special Closed Session Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called
to order by Mayor Bradley at 5:33 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, in Fireside Room); and Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro*
(excused, in Fireside Room)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager;
Ken Rukavina, Community Development Director, Lukasz Buchwald, Information
Technology Manager; Megan Barnes, Senior Administrative Analyst; William Wynder,
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. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957, to receive
a briefing from the Federal Bureau of Investigations on potential threats to public
services or facilities.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) or
(d)(3) and (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case
where the facts and circumstances giving rise to an exposure to litigation are not
known to plaintiff(s) in one case.
At 5:34 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
*At 5:34 P.M. Councilmember Dyda and Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro joined Closed Session
in the Fireside Room.
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RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:43 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 7:43 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; Karina Bahales, Deputy City Manager;
William Wynder, City Attorney; Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Ken Rukavina,
Director of Community Development; Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Octavio
Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development; Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner;
Krista Yost, Assistant Planner; Katie Lozano, Senior Administrative Analyst; Matt
Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
Also present was Sergeant Tina McCoy from the Lomita Sheriff Station.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aaron Chee and Ethan Chao of Boy Scouts Troop
378.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and
discussed the two items on the agenda. City Council received a privileged and
confidential briefing by the Federal Bureau of Investigations on potential threats to
public services and facilities. There was a privileged and confidential briefing. Questions
were asked and answered. No reportable action was solicited, nor was any taken.
The second item City Council met in Closed Session involved facts and circumstances
which can give rise to significant exposure to litigation in one case. There was a
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privileged and confidential briefing. Questions were asked and answered. The City
Council unanimously directed Staff to proceed forward with a litigation avoidance
strategy.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bradley recognized Boy Scouts Aaron Chee, Ethan Chao, and Davis Stern of
Troop 378 for their individual work in and around the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve for
their Eagle Scout Projects.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Bradley announced the Recycle Winners for the September 6, 2022 City Council
meeting: William Ring and Suzanne Gulcher. 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 Councilmember Dyda, 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 four requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Noel Park; Judy
Frankel; Ayren and Amaya Dreyer. Staff was unable to contact Julie Moe Reynolds for
public comments.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Ken Dyda Civic Center sign
unveiling; Metropolitan Water District upper feeder shutdown is complete; September is
National Preparedness Month; Palos Verdes Drive South roadwork in landslide area
through September 23; EDCO Fall brush clearing event held on each Saturday from
October 1-29; the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and wished all who celebrate
Rosh Hashanah a Happy New Year; and Happy Birthday to Councilmember
Cruikshank.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak on Item E but Staff
was unable to contact the member of the public for public comment.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve
the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
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 September 6, 2022, Regular Meeting.
C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
Adopted Resolution No. 2022-54, 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 October 2022. (Zweizig)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-55, 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 OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH
OCTOBER 31, 2022, PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361; and, 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 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.
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E. 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.
F. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 662 amending
Chapter 13.10 (Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control) of Title 13
(Public Services) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. (Rukavina)
Adopted Ordinance No. 662, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.10 (STORM WATER AND
URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL) OF TITLE 13 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH
THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM
SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT, ORDER NO. R4-2012-0175.
G. Consideration and possible action to enter into a participation agreement to join
the Regional Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LARIAC7). (Buchwald)
Authorized the City Manager to sign a participation agreement with Los Angeles
County to acquire aerial imagery as part of the 2023 LARIAC7 project at a cost not
to exceed $39,447 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
H. Consideration and possible action to transfer additional Transient Occupancy
Tax revenue from the General Fund to the Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP)
Fund for Fiscal Year 2021-22. (Ramos)
Approved an additional appropriation of$1,391,715 from Transfers-Out (General
Fund) to Transfers-In (CIP Fund) based on year-end revenue from Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) from Terranea Resort.
I. Consideration and possible action to amend the scope of the Fiscal Year 2020-
21 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) project and budget. (Awwad)
1) Approved an additional appropriation of$352,929 of available unallocated CDBG
funds to the Redondela Drive Area CDBG Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Improvements Project which consists of curb ramp improvements in the Eastview
neighborhood, as well as curb ramp improvements in the area north of Hawthorne
Boulevard and west of tranvia Altamira; 2) Amended the approved Redondela Drive
Area CDBG ADA Improvements Project to add new curb ramp improvement
locations; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to execute an amended
agreement for the Redondela Drive Area CDBG ADA Improvements Project with the
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
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None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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1. Consideration and possible action to amend Chapter 16.40 (Urban Lot Splits),
Chapter 17.09 (Second Units and Two-Unit Developments in Single-Family
Zones) and Chapter 17.96 (Definitions) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code regarding urban lot splits, and second unit and two-unit developments in
single-family residential zones (Case No. PLCA2022-0001). (Yoon)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Director of Community Development Rukavina introduced Senior Planner Jaehee
Yoon, who presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing open.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and City Manager Mihranian.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, City Manager Mihranian, Staff, and
City Attorney Wynder.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to:
Introduce Ordinance No. 663, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES AMENDING CHAPTER 16.40 (URBAN LOT SPLITS), CHAPTER 17.09
(SECOND UNITS AND TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES)
AND CHAPTER 17.96 (DEFINITIONS) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND
DEFINITIONS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS AND FOR SECOND UNITS AND TWO-
UNIT DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, as amended
removing and renumbering Section 17.09.060 accordingly.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
2. Consideration and possible action to amend Section 17.10.020 (Accessory
dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit development standards) and
Chapter 17.96 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code to clarify applicability of objective architectural standards
(Case No. PLCA2022-0004). (Giang)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Director of Community Development Rukavina presented a brief staff report.
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Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing open.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to:
Continue the Public Hearing to the October 4, 2022, City Council meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. Consideration and possible action to receive a status report on the historic
designation of Hatano Farm. (Bañales)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was
one request to speak.
Deputy City Manager Banales presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Lenee Bilski.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed a status report on the
historic designation of Hatano Farm; and, 2),Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter of
support and consent as the property owner for the nomination of Hatano Farm as a
California Point of Historical Interest and for listing in the California Register of
Historical Resources.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
4. Consideration and possible action to introduce an ordinance amending Title
15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
to add Chapter 15.44 (Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations) setting procedures
for electric vehicle charging systems. (Yost)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was received, and there were
no requests to speak.
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Director of Community Development Rukavina introduced Associate Planner Krista
Yost and Deputy Director of Community Development Silva who presented a staff
report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: Introduced Ordinance No. 664, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER
15.44 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION) SETTING PROCEDURES FOR THE STREAMLINE
REVIEW AND PERMITTING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
(CASE NO. P LCA2022-0007).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
5. Consideration and possible action to receive and file the FY 2022-23 spending
plan for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). (Ramos)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Director of Finance Nguyen provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the FY 2022-23 spending plan for
ARPA; and, 2) Directed Staff to allocate the remaining $200,000 of the ARPA Fund's
interest earnings towards the Ladera Linda Community Park project.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
6. Consideration and possible action to receive a quarterly status report on
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 City Council Goals. (Banales)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
no requests to speak.
Deputy City Manager Banales presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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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 a quarterly status report on
the FY 2022-23 City Council Goals.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro requested to have a report on citywide beautification projects
including Lower Hesse and medians.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Noel Park.
Mayor Bradley requested to have a report to reconsider the City's membership in the
League of CA Cities.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At, 10:24 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on October 4, 2022, for a Closed
Session meeting followed by a 7:00 P.M. Regular meeting.
Mayor Bradley adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Barbara Gleghorn.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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