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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by
Mayor Bradley at 7:04 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.
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 Bañales, Deputy City Manager;
Elena Gerli, Assistant City Attorney; Trang Nguyen, Director of Finance; Ken Rukavina,
Director of Community Development; Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Lincoln
Lo, Deputy Director of Public Works; Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community
Development; Steven Giang, Associate Planner; Jesse Villalpando, Senior
Administrative Analyst; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; 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 Cub Scouts Den 970 with a color guard flag
ceremony.
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Bradley recognized the Peninsula High School students that were in attendance
and thanked Cub Scouts Den 970 for leading the Pledge of Allegiance and color guard
flag ceremony.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
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Mayor Bradley announced the Recycle Winners for the October 4, 2022 City Council
meeting: Sabina Vaidyan and Kenneth Zenker. 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.
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
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that Late Correspondence was received and there was one
request to speak.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Introduction of newly
appointed Deputy Director of Public Works Lincoln Lo; Mixed-Use Overlay District
community survey and virtual open house; the Great ShakeOut event on Thursday,
October 20 at 10:20 a.m.; Red Cross Blood Drive at Fred Hesse Community Park on
Friday, October 21; Harvest Festival at Civic Center on Saturday, October 22; Cox
Communications open house at Fred Hesse Community Park on Wednesday, October
26; Prepared Peninsula Expo at Peninsula High School on Sunday, October 30; One -
Day Early Voting at City Hall on Monday, October 31; Wish ed everyone a safe
Halloween; and Happy 91st Birthday to Councilmember Dyda.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Cruikshank, to approve
the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
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 October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting.
C. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2022-57, 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. 2022-58, 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 NOVEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH
NOVEMBER 30, 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.
E. Consideration and possible action to file a Notice of Completion for the Traffic
Signal at Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive East Project.
(O’Neill)
1) Accepted the Traffic Signal at Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive
East Project as complete in accordance with the plans, specifications, construction
contract approved by the City Council and Contract Officer’s approved changes; 2)
Authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
project with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office, and if no claims
are filed within 35 days after recordation, send a notice to the surety company to
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exonerate the Performance Bond; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to
release the 5% construction retention, as part of a $26,375.30 payment to
Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. marked “final payment”, 35 days after the
recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles County Registrar-
Recorder’s Office, contingent upon no claims being filed on the project, and the
contractor posting an acceptable warrant bond with the City.
F. Consideration and possible action to install the Rattlesnake Trailhead Fence
and Gate and the bollards at the Burma Road Trailhead Gate. (Awwad)
1) Approved the plans, specifications, and construction documents for the
Rattlesnake Trailhead Fence and Gate Project; 2) Approved the plans,
specifications, and construction documents for the installation of bollards at the
Burma Road Trailhead gate; 3) Awarded a construction contract for the Rattlesnake
Trailhead Fence and Gate Project to Coastal Iron Works Corp., in the amount of
$83,550, with a contingency of 10% or $8,355, for a not-to-exceed amount of
$91,905; 4) Awarded a construction contract for the installation of bollards at the
Burma Road Trailhead Gate to Coastal Iron Works Corps., in the amount of $2,850,
with a contingency of 10% or $285, for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,135; and, 5)
Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contracts in forms approved by
the City Attorney.
G. Consideration and possible action to authorize the purchase of a new City
vehicle using AB 2766 funds. (Garrett)
1) Authorized a purchase contract with South Bay Toyota in an amount not -to-
exceed $50,000 for the purchase of one 2022 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD for the
Community Development Department; 2) Authorized a not-to-exceed amount of
$7,000 to purchase and install a roof-mounted light bar from the General Fund; and,
3) Approved an additional appropriation of $50,000 from the Air Quality Management
District (AQMD) Fund.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to adopt code amendments adding Chapter
17.79 (City Projects) of Article VII (Development Application and Review); and
amending Chapter 17.96 (Definitions) of Article VIII (Administration) of Title 17
(Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code designated the Planning
Commission’s role as advisory to the City Council for City projects and
associated updates for consistency with new code provisions (Case No.
PLCA2022-0003). (Giang/Silva)
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City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
no written protests were received, and there were no requests to speak.
Director of Community Development Rukavina introduced Associate Planner Steven
Giang, who presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation .
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing open.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to
approve staff recommendation as follows: Introduced Ordinance No. 666, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADDING CHAPTER
17.79 (CITY PROJECTS) OF ARTICLE VII (DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND
REVIEW); AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17.96 (DEFINITIONS) OF ARTICLE VIII
(ADMINISTRATION) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S ROLE AS
ADVISORY TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CITY PROJECTS INVOLVING
DISCRETIONARY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED
UPDATES FOR CONSISTENCY WITH NEW CODE PROVISIONS. (CASE NO.
PLCA2022-0003).
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 Sections 17.56.030 (Outdoor
lighting for residential uses) and 17.56.040 (Outdoor lighting for nonresidential
uses) of Chapter 17.56 (Environmental protection) of Article IV (Use and
development standards), and Chapter 17.96 (Definitions) of Article VIII
(Administration) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code related to the measurement of light sources and light standard/pole
height (Case No. PLCA2022-0002). (Giang)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
no written protests were received, and there were no requests to speak.
Director of Community Development Rukavina introduced Associate Planner Steven
Giang, who presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing open.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing closed.
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Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: Introduced Ordinance No. 667, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING SECTIONS 17.56.030
(OUTDOOR LIGHTING FOR RESIDENTIAL USES) AND 17.56.040 (OUTDOOR
LIGHTING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES) OF CHAPTER 17.56
(ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) OF ARTICLE IV (USE AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS), AND CHAPTER 17.96 (DEFINITIONS) OF ARTICLE VIII
(ADMINISTRATION), OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE MEASUREMENT OF LIGHT SOURCES
AND LIGHT STANDARD/POLE HEIGHT (CASE NO. PLCA2022-0002).
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 an update on the six-month pilot
program to allow bicycles and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles in
designated City parks. (Waters)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there w as
one request to speak.
Director of Recreation and Parks Linder introduced Senior Administrative Analyst
Waters, who presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Hoai Nguyen.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Bradley, to approve staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Received the update on the six-month pilot
program to allow bicycles and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles in designated
City parks; 2) Approved permanently allowing the use of bicycles and other non-
motorized wheeled vehicles at Hesse Park, Lower Point Vicente and Eastview Park;
and, 3) Directed Staff to continue exploring for additional City sites to provide
additional opportunities to allow the use of non-motorized wheeled devices and for
staff to identify safer path options at Hesse Park.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
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4. Consideration and possible action to enter into a Master Customer Agreement
with Pano AI for Peninsula-wide wildfire detection camera services.
(Villalpando)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there was
one request to speak.
Mayor Bradley moved to waive the staff report. Without objection, it was so ordered
by Mayor Bradley.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Larry Maizlish.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve
staff recommendation to: 1) Approve a Master Customer Agreement with Pano AI
for Peninsula-wide wildfire detection camera services for a period of three years,
with the option of annual extensions, in the amount of $140,000 per year and a tot al
contract sum of $420,000; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Master
Customer Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff regarding the term of the
agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to amend
original motion as follows: 1) Approved a Master Customer Agreement with Pano AI
for Peninsula-wide wildfire detection camera services for a period of five years, in
the amount of $140,000 per year and a total contract sum of $700,000; and, 2)
Authorized the Mayor to execute the Master Customer Agreement in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
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 a status update from the
City’s lobbyist. (Bright)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and that there
were no requests to speak.
Deputy City Manager Bañales provided a brief staff report and introduced Director of
Government Affairs Sharon Gonsalves of Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) who
provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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Council Members asked questions of RPPG Director of Government Affairs Sharon
Gonsalves.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and RPPG Director of
Government Affairs Sharon Gonsalves.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed a report from the City’s
lobbyist, RPPG, of its lobbying efforts to date and an update on bills the City has
taken a position on during the 2022 legislative session; and 2) directed staff to
create a list of cities to form coalitions for each topic covered in the 2023 Legislative
Platform and include searchable terms in the 2023 Legislative Platform.
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 adopt an urgency ordinance amending
Chapter 17.10 (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 update accessory dwelling and
junior accessory dwelling unit provisions for compliance with state law.
(Giang)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed, and there were
no requests to speak.
City Manager Mihranian notified City Council that there was a minor wordsmith
Ordinance correction included as part of late correspondence due to repeated terms.
Associate Planner Steven Giang presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff and Assistant City Attorney Gerli.
Discussion ensued among Council Members, Staff, and Assistant City Attorney
Gerli.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro, to approve
staff recommendation as follows: 1) Adopted, by a fourth-fifth’s vote of the entire
City Council, Urgency Ordinance No.668 U, “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CHAPTER 17.10 (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 UPDATE ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROVISIONS
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ARCHITECTURAL AND DEVELOPMENT
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STANDARDS (CASE NO. PLCA2022-0004)”, as amended; and, 2) Initiated the
regular code amendment proceedings to amend Chapter 17.10 (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
update accessory dwelling and junior accessory dwelling unit provisions, including,
but not limited to, architectural and development standards.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Cruikshank, Dyda, Ferraro, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Cruikshank requested to have a report to review home fire insurance
information and resources available to residents.
Mayor Bradley requested to have a maintenance report on Coast Guard property for the
Lighthouse and Battery Barnes Bunker.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:38 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on November 1, 2022, for a Closed
Session meeting followed by a 7:00 P.M. Regular meeting.
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk