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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pro Tem Ferraro 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: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley *(via zoom)
ABSENT: None.
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Bañales, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8., the City Council will hold
a Closed Session for the purpose of Conference with Real Property Negotiator.
Property Under Negotiation: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 7575-004-018
Negotiating Parties: City Manager and City Attorney
Parties Negotiating With: Barton & Judith Richards
Under Negotiations: Terms and payment
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2. 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 two (2) cas es 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 6:06 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
Pro Tem Ferraro 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 (via zoom)
ABSENT: None.
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Bañales, 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; Jesse
Villalpando, Senior Administrative Analyst; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Palos Verdes Little League.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and had two
items on the agenda. The first item involved real property negotiations involving property
that has been identified by its assessor parcel number on the Closed Session Agenda.
The City Council discussed an offer of donation of that property by the executor of the
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estate of the deceased owners of the property. The City Council unanimously directed
staff to undertake the due diligence and title report necessary to accept that donation.
The second item City Council met and conferred in Closed Session regarding two matters
of exposure litigation and the City Council gave direction to city staff with respect to one
of the items. The other item became moot in light of the real property authorization that
was approved by the council. With respect to the other item of potential litigation the
Council directed staff to report back again on September 20th with additional information.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro and City Council presented a proclamation to Palos Verdes Little
League. The City Council recognized Palos Verdes Little League for making history by
becoming the first team to win state championship since the League’s inception in 1954.
The Palos Verdes Little League was introduced: Miles Baranick, Rocco Ciccone, Conor
Eroen, Cody Kim, Bennett Lopes, Lucas MacAllister, Drew Myhre, Deven Reddy, Griffin
Rudy, Hudson Sheffield, and Tyler Turse.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro announced the Recycle Winners for the September 6, 2022, City
Council meeting: Elisha Kurokawa and Keerthi De Silva. She indicated that all winners
receive a check for $250 and urged everyone to participate in the City’s Recycling
Program. She 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 Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, 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 there was one request to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Victor Ibarra (Southern
California Gas, Public Affairs Manager)
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Emergency Pipeline repair
with no outdoor watering between September 6 and September 20; Significant dates
regarding the upcoming General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022; Upcoming
community coffee with Al Muratsuchi on September 17 at 10:00 a.m.; Request for REACH
volunteers; Upcoming last Summer Concert in the park on September 10th at 4:00 p.m.;
Celebrating the City’s 50th Anniversary; Announcement of 50th Anniversary webpage
located on our City website; Upcoming Ken Dyda Civic Center Sign Unveiling on
September 10th at 11:00 a.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received and distributed on
Items E, F, and N, and noted that Item N had been removed from this evening’s agenda
because the proposed bill did not pass, and there were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Cruikshank requested that Item J be removed from the Consent
Calendar and considered at the end of the meeting.
Councilmember Dyda requested a typo be corrected on Item L to reflect the correct date
of December 2022 not 2021.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Item J which will be heard after the Regular
Business items; the correction to Item L; and, the removal of Item N. City Clerk Takaoka
noted that the motion also includes the introduction and first reading of the title of
Ordinance 662 as noted in Item I.
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 August 11 and August 16, 2022 (Adjourned Regular and
Regular Meeting)
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C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-53, 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 2022-09, 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 receive and file the June 2022 Cash
Balances/Monthly Treasurers’ Reports. (Lin)
Received and filed the June 2022 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the
City and the Improvement Authority.
E. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Gilbert
Vega Lopez, Jr. (Momoli)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Gilbert Vega Lopez, Jr.
F. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by
Conjunction Junction LLC. (Wynder)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Conjunction Junction LLC.
G. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Emerald Isle Entertainment to operate an ice skating rink at Upper Point
Vicente Park/Civic Center. (Trautner)
1) Awarded a professional services agreement to Emerald Isle Entertainment in the
amount of $61,000 to install and operate a synthetic ice rink at Upper Point Vicente
Park/Civic Center on specific days between December 16, 2022 and January 8, 2023;
and, 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney.
H. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the
professional services agreement with Coyote, Wildlife and Pest Solutions, Inc.
to conduct coyote trapping. (Monroy)
1) Authorized Amendment No.1 to the professional services agreement with Coyote,
Wildlife and Pest Solutions, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement for coyote
trapping by one year through September 21, 2023, and increase t he contract sum by
$60,000 to $120,000; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
amendment.
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I. Consideration and possible action to amend Chapter 13.10 (Storm Water and
Urban Runoff Pollution Control) of Title 13 (Public Services) of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code. (Rukavina)
Introduced for first reading Ordinance No.662, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL 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.
J. Consideration and possible action to award a Professional Services Agreement
to Biggs Cardosa Associates for engineering services for
repairing/rehabilitating/replacing the deteriorated retaining wall within City’s
easement area on property at 3001 Crest Road. (Awwad)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
K. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Focus Strategies to develop the City’s Homelessness Plan. (Bright)
1) Awarded a professional services agreement (PSA) to Focus Strategies to develop
the City’s Homelessness Plan in an amount not to exceed $30,000; 2) Authorize d the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the PSA, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
3) Accepted an additional $10,000 grant from the SBCCOG; and, 4) Approve d an
additional appropriation of $30,000 for the PSA.
L. Consideration and possible action to approve time extensions for various
Public Works Department professional services agreements. (Awwad)
1) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement with
Houston/Tyner extending the time duration of the agreement to June 30, 2023, wit hout
increasing the project budget, to provide design and engineering services for the
public restroom renovations at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center; 2)
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement with Bureau
Veritas, Inc., extending the time duration of the agreement to June 30, 2023, without
increasing the project budget, to provide engineering services for the City’s Facilities
Asset Management Program; 3) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the professional
services agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc., extending the time
duration of the agreement to June 30, 2023, without increasing the project budget, to
create a Roadway Asset Management Program and update the Pavement
Management Program; 4) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the professional services
agreement with KOA Corporation, extending the time duration of the agreement to
June 30, 2023, without increasing the project budget, to provid e traffic calming plans
for certain neighborhoods; and, 5) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
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amendments for time extensions only, in forms approved by the City Attorney , as
amended with correction to typos in dates as noted by Councilman D yda.
M. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the
professional services agreement with H2 Environmental Consulting Services,
Inc. for hazardous materials abatement. (O’Neill)
1) Approved Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with H2
Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. increasing the contract sum by $13,370 from
$19,475 to $32,845 for hazardous materials abatement associated with the Ladera
Linda Community Park Project; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
N. Consideration and possible action to oppose Assembly Bill (AB) 1886 requiring
prevailing wages be paid for contractual street sweeping service s. (Bright)
This item was removed from the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Consideration and possible action to receive updates from the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) regarding its proposed Western
Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project. (Awwad)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there w as
one request to speak.
Director of Public Works Awwad introduced Nancy Pe (California Department of
Transportation Representative) who presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Nancy Pe.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council via voicemail: Jerry
Duhovic.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
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Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the presentation of updates from
Caltrans on its proposed Western Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement
Project to install bicycle lanes and pedestrian access improvements on Western
Avenue; 2) Requested that Caltrans work with City Staff to make any further
adjustments to the project based on City Council and public feedback , which includes
City Council comments regarding the consideration of enhancing the three crosswalks
by sharing costs, and have staff return with potential costs; noting the request for
signage for the bike lanes; and requesting feedback from HOAs for aesthetics of
crosswalks; and 3) to provide a status update at the October 4, 2022 meeting as part
of the report on the three projects under review for Western Avenue.
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 receive a compliance report on back -up
power mandates for telecommunication facilities. (Villalpando)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there w as
one request to speak.
Senior Administrative Analyst Villalpando presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Larry Maizlish.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed a report regarding
telecommunication facilities compliance with the State mandated 72 hour of backup
power requirement; 2) Directed Staff to send a letter to the telecommunication
providers servicing the City requesting compliance as required by California law; and
3) Directed staff to send letter to the CPUC and to copy state legislators.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
J. Consideration and possible action to award a Professional Services Agreement to
Biggs Cardosa Associates for engineering services for
repairing/rehabilitating/replacing the deteriorated retaining wall within City’s
easement area on property at 3001 Crest Road. (Awwad)
Councilmember Cruikshank moved to waive the staff report. Hearing no objections, this
was so ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Dyda, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: 1) Awarded a professional services agreement to Biggs
Cardosa Associates for design and engineering services for the
repairing/rehabilitating/replacing the deteriorated retaining wall at 3001 Crest Road in the
amount of $86,895 with a 15% contingency of $13,034 totaling a not to exceed
expenditure of $99,929; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor to e xecute the professional
services agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Bradley requested a staff report regarding possible City park locations and
assessing the constraints and opportunities of each site for the Palos Verdes Historical
Society Museum building and to consider partnering with other historical organizations
and groups.
Councilmember Cruikshank requested a staff report regarding a possible acacia removal
grant program, similar to a previous grant program, to help accelerate the removal of
acacia throughout the Preserve.
Councilmember Cruikshank requested that staff develop a cost-sharing grant program
with the neighboring Peninsula cities to remove flammable vegetation from private
properties.
Councilmember Cruikshank requested staff to hold the utility companies accountable for
their work on overhead utility line as it relates to aesthetics and that updates be provided
in the weekly report especially in regards to the general area of Palos Verdes Drive North
and Hawthorne Blvd.
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CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and
association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:13 P.M., Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on September 20, 2022, for
a Closed Session Meeting and 7:00 P.M. for a Regular Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Frank Lyon.
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David L. Bradley, Mayor
Attest:
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Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk