CC MINS 20221004 MINUTES
RANCHO PALO'S VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 4, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by Mayor
Bradley at 6:00 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 and Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro * (excused)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Banales, Deputy City Manager;
Ken Rukavina, Community Development Director; William Wynder, City Attorney; Christy
Lopez, Deputy City Attorney; Ramzi Awwad, Public Works Director; 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)(2) or
(d)(3) & (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in three (3) cases
where the facts and circumstances giving rise to such exposure may not be known
to the putative plaintiff(s).
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
At 6:01 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 1 of 11
Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro joined the Closed session discussion at 6:05 P.M.
Councilmember Alegria joined the Closed session discussion at 6:25 P.M. 111
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 7:00 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 Banales, Deputy City Manager;
William Wynder, City Attorney; Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Ken Rukavina,
Community Development Director; Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder,
Director of Recreation and Parks; Dan Trautner, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks;
McKenzie Bright, Administrative Analyst; Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner; and Teresa
Takaoka, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain Powers from the Lomita Sheriff Station.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Candy McCormack.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2) or (d)(3) & (e)(1) because there is a significant
exposure of litigation in three cases. The City Attorney's office and Staff have provided a
privileged and confidential briefing on a litigation avoidance strategy. No reportable action
was taken or was any solicited.
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 2 of 11
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bradley and City Council recognized Deputy Demetrius Sanchez and Deputy
Bryanna Nunez for saving a 91-year-old male from his smoked filled home. They were
able to remove him safely and evacuated neighboring homes. Mayor Bradley expresses
his gratitude for these first responders and their kind actions.
Mayor Bradley recognized retiring employee Recreation Staff McCormack for her 17-
year service with the Recreation and Parks Department.
Mayor Bradley and City Council announced an award from the 66th Assembly District
Republican Committee Awards Gala. Councilmember Dyda received a Lifetime
Achievement Award for his extraordinary contributions to the community especially as
the co-founder of the City.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Bradley announced the Recycle Winners for the September 20, 2022, City Council
meeting: Mike Vanic and Douglas Kemps. 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 Alegria, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: None
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed, and there was one
request to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Elliot Levy.
I
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 3 of 11
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Breast Cancer Awareness
Month; FEMA BRIC Funding Update; Upcoming Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Quarterly
Public Forum on October 12 at 6:00 p.m.; Upcoming Mixed-Use Overlay District Open
House on October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Terraces; Upcoming Harvest
Festival on October 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Wishing all who observe a
meaningful Yom Kippur; Wishing Mayor Bradley a Happy Birthday; Presentation given by
Captain Powers giving an update on crime rate in the city; and Presentation given by Lia
Kolangian discussing important dates and overview of the upcoming November 8 General
Municipal Election.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received and distributed on
Item F and there were no requests to speak.
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, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: None
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 20, 2022 (Special/Regular Meeting)
C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-56, 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 2022-10, 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.
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022'
Page 4 of 11
D. Consideration and possible action to receive and file the July 2022 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurers' Reports. (Lin)
Received and filed the July 2022 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report for the
City and the Improvement Authority.
E. Consideration and possible action to receive and file the August 2022 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurers' Reports. (Lin)
Received and filed the August 2022 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report for
the City and the Improvement Authority.
F. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 663 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)
Adopted 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.
G. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by
Nickolas Amir Loloee. (Momoli)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Dr. Nickolas Amir Loloee.
H. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by
Siddhartha Sahay, et al. (Momoli)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Siddhartha Sahay, et al
I. Consideration and possible action to receive the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (CaIPERS) Annual Valuation Reports (AVR). (Loya)
Received and filed the CaIPERS AVR for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as of June
30, 2021.
J. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 664 amending Title
15.(Buildings and Construction) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 5 of 11
add Chapter 15.44 (Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations) setting procedures for
electric vehicle charging systems. (Yost)
Adopted 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. PLCA2022-0007).
K. Consideration and possible action to enter into an event contract with Terranea
Resort to hold the City's 50th Anniversary Celebration dinner banquet on
September 9, 2023. (Bañales)
1)Authorized the City Manager to sign an event contract with Terranea Resort to hold
the City's 50th Anniversary Celebration dinner banquet on September 9, 2023, at an
estimated cost of$89,288, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and, 2)Authorize
the City Manager to make the first of four event deposit payments in the amount of
$19,500.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to adopt proposed amendments to 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 established
architectural standards to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior
accessory dwelling units (JADUs). (Giang)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that notice of public hearing was duly published, no late
correspondence was distributed, and there was no request to speak. This item was
continued from the September 20, 2022, Council Meeting.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing open.
Director of Community Development Rukavina provided an update on Staff Report.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing closed and motioned to table this item to a
date uncertain.
Without objection, Mayor Bradley so ordered, to approve staff recommendation as
follows: directed Staff to return to the City Council meeting on October 18, 2022 with
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 6 of 11
an urgency ordinance outlining comprehensive amendments to update the City's ADU
and JADU code provisions in response to the August 29, 2022 letter from the
Department of Housing and Community Development; and to table the public hearing
to a date uncertain as part of the regular code amendment proceedings.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Consideration and possible action to modify the ParkMobile parking system on
Crenshaw Boulevard, south of Crest Road. (Trautner/Waters/Lozano)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
three requests to speak.
Director of Recreation and Park Linder introduced Deputy Director of Recreation and
Park Trautner, who presented a brief Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, Kristen Locke (Park Mobile,
Technical Sales, and Partner Manager), and Captain Powers.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Pete Varend;
Megan Moore; and Kathy Edgerton.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: 1) Reviewed and provided direction on the following
potential options to modify the ParkMobile parking system: le. Make no change to the
ParkMobile parking system at this time; 2)Authorized staff to issue a survey to visitors
parking in the area to better understand the challenges experienced with the
ParkMobile parking system incorporating suggestions for questions offered by the City
Councilmembers and modify the survey to include no more than 10 questions; and, 3)
Directed staff to return in six months with more information on the survey results to
determine if and how to proceed with modifications to the ParkMobile parking system.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
Mayor Bradley called for a brief recess at 9:11 P.M. Without objection, Mayor
Bradley so ordered. The meeting reconvened at 9:24 P.M.
3. Consideration and possible action to receive a status update on various
projects associated with Western Avenue Commercial Corridor.
(Awwad/Rukavina)
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 7 of 11
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was
one request to speak.
111
Director of Public Works Awwad presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation on the traffic flow and beautification components.
Director of Community Development Rukavina presented a brief staff report and
PowerPoint presentation on the economic development component of the project.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Barbara Sattler.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: Received and filed the status report on the following
three projects associated with Western Avenue Commercial Corridor: Western
Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements Project, Western Avenue Beautification Project,
and Western Avenue Economic Development Initiative; incorporate Council comment
regarding analyzing the need for right and left turning lanes at all intersections;
continue discussions with CalTrans to address the traffic concerns on Western
Avenue; work with agencies regarding traffic signal synchronization; and to include
residents in the process and feedback on the type of businesses and uses along
Western Avenue.
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 approve Amendment No. 2 to the
professional services agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. and to enter into a
professional services agreement with LSA to complete the Environmental
Impact Report for the Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project.
(Awwad)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was no
request to speak.
Mayor Bradley moved to waive the staff report and without objection, this was so
ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: 1) Approved Amendment No. 2 to the professional
services agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. modifying the scope to only complete
and deliver the technical studies required for the Environmental Impact Report
staggered between September 3.0 and November 3, 2022; and, 2) Approved a
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 8 of 11
professional services agreement with LSA, in an amount not to exceed $266,000, to
complete the Environmental Impact Report and provide associated support services
to meet the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act for the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney.
Councilmember Cruikshank noted and thanked the consultants Sam Hout of Hout
Engineering and Deborah Pracilio of LSA, who attended and were available for
questions during the City Council meeting.
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 issue a Mixed-Use Overlay Zoning District
Community Survey. (Yoon)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was received, and there were
no requests to speak.
Mayor Bradley moved to waive the staff report and without objection, this was so
ordered.
Senior Planner Yoon presented a brief Powerpoint presentation
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve
staff recommendation as amended: 1) Reviewed the proposed Mixed-Use Overlay
Zoning District Community Survey intended to solicit public input on desired uses and
amenities related to housing and mixed-use developments, with the direction to
include unique characteristics near each image to provide more context in the survey;
and, 2) Authorized Staff to issue the proposed Mixed-Use Overlay Zoning District
Community Survey as amended to include more information.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
6. Consideration andossible action to adopt an interim Urgency Ordinance to
p p g Y
establish a 45-day moratorium on the entitlement, establishment, expansion, or
modification of antennas governed pursuant to §17.76.020 (Antennas) of Title
17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. (Yoon)
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 9 of 11
City Clerk Takaoka noted that no late correspondence was distributed, and there were
no requests to speak.
Mayor Bradley moved to waive the staff report and without objection, this was so
ordered.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Adopted, by a fourth-fifth (415th) vote of the entire
City Council, Urgency Ordinance No.665U, AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A
TEMPORARY 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ENTITLEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT,
EXPANSION, OR MODIFICATION OF ANTENNAS GOVERNED PURSUANT TO
§17.76.020 (ANTENNAS) OF CHAPTER 17.76 (MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND
STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE; and, 2) Initiated code amendment proceedings to repeal
§17.76.020 (Antennas) and add Chapter 17.77 (Antennas) to Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code with new regulations governing antennas on
private property based on current federal telecommunication laws.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
Mayor Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 11 P.M. Without objection, this was so II
ordered.
7. Consideration and possible action to consider potential options for a memorial
in honor of fallen Firefighter Jonathan Flagler. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was
one request to speak.
Administrative Analyst Bright presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council via pre-recorded
voicemail: Meghan Moore.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Bradley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ferraro, to approve staff
recommendation: providing direction for a memorial in honor of Firefighter Jonathan
Flagger - to coordinate with groups and his family, including LACoFD and a local cub
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 10 of 11
scout pack to dedicate the flagpole at Fire Station 83 and/or a tree or a bench within
the Miraleste Parks and Recreation District, adjacent to the Fire Station, and to come
back with more information at a later date.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
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 10:44 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on October 18, 2022 for a Closed
Session Meeting and 7:00 P.M. for a Regular Meeting.
41.•
David L. Bradley, or
Attest:
T a-Takaoka, City Clerk
City Council Regular Minutes
October 4, 2022
Page 11 of 11