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20230516 Late Correspondence0 February 21, 2023 The City Council City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd . Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Dear City Council Members, Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 ey ost 4@cox.net 310-3786691 (h) or 310-6174267 (m) AGE NDA ITE M: fdo'f\• .Aa<c4-4--? REC EIV ED FROM: ~~(Ve! \(o!i;: AN D MAD E PART OF TH E RECORD AT THE COUN CIL MEE TIN G OF: ..,llz,/ ~,~ OFF ICE OF TH E CITY CLERK My issue is one of miss-understanding regarding a view restoration request. I sent a letter to the Planning Depart via US Mail that requested an approval from the City to trim two trees located at 5715 & 5721 Wild briar Drive on the park strip between the sidewalk and street to restore my view. It is my understanding that any tree located on a parkway is a City owned tree and therefor the City must give permission to trim such tree. This is a "new" view request separate from one I made in 2003 but somehow the Public Works Department seems to continue to cite from that much older request. Perhaps my wording in the letter confused the issue, I do not know we never spoke in person . The background is as follows. On or around December 3, 20211 sent a letter to the Public Works Department requesting permission to trim the two trees at 5715 & 5721 Wild briar Drive. In my request I stated clearly that I would be happy to pay for and execute the trimming, all I needed was a letter of permission to take to a professional tree service company. Shortly after I got a telephone call saying that the City of RPV would not give permission. I was shocked that I received a telephone call saying that my request was denied citing the safety of the trees. To me clearly this person had no idea about such matters but was only repeating something she heard. I had to wonder if it was a biased telephone call. As I am sure you are aware the first step in the View Laws is that the view seeker contact the foliage owner and make a simple request . My guess is that most times the owner would say yes, no problem as long as the viewer pays for the trimming and executes it. I decided I would need to make a formal request to the City for a view restoration and on March 14, 2022 sent the official paperwork with photos etc. to the Public Works Department. (see attached letter). The request was denied citing a 2003 view restoration request I made which was for a completely different portion of my view. Deciding to request a re -evaluation I sent another letter, requesting to speak in person and an on -site evaluation so that we could discuss what I believe to be a miss understanding of the initial reque st of December 3, 2021. A completely "new" and simple request. I asked for a reevaluation only to be denied again . At this time I am asking for a City Council review and ruling on the initial request for an approval to trim the trees on the parkway at 5715 and 5721 Wildbriar Drive. My case is as follows: 1.) From the beginning in December of 2021 this should have been a simple issue of a View Seeker asking a Foliage Owner permission to trim two trees as the View Restoration Law asks in step number one. A singular request. 2.) The above request should have never been linked to a 2003 request. Permit 165 (2003) was an evaluation of a large eucalyptus tree to the rear of the lot at 26202 Grayslake and trees on the properties of 5709 and 5715 Wildbriar Drive . It did not evaluate my entire view and I dispute it be used in this case . That 2003 request/ view restoration only involved a 90 degree portion of my more than 180 degree view frame. This is a separate City owned tree View Restoration case. 3.) Where in Prop M, View Ordinance does it say that a home owner may not have more than one view? There is language that says Primary View but it does allow for secondary and/or multiple views. The rooms I cited in this case (kitchen, family room, third bedroom and patio) are legitimate viewing areas according to the view ordinance. The View Ordinance does not have anything to do with one specific room. It does say in the Ordinance that a view may exist for 360 degrees. 4.) My home may have a street frontage address facing east -north east however a map will show that my lot is a rounded corner lot which begins in the east -north east runs through the north and that extends to the west thus I have a more than 180 degree view as slope and topography dictate. That view frame extends from Cities to the east, Los Angeles and other cities east through west and all the way to the pacific ocean, mountains and monuments such as the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory, to include the entire Santa Monica Bay, coastline , and specific features such as King Harbor, beaches, etc. 5.) However the View Ordinance has nothing to do with the direction an applicants home faces. Where in the ordinance does it say my view is limited to that very old 2003 evaluation? That old evaluation (Permit 165) does not include the more than 180 degree view from my home as the slope and topography dictate. 6.) By not following through on a request to trim City owned trees as rule number one states the City of RPV are conflicted with upholding the laws of the View Ordinance. Thank you sincerely, Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Rd. 310-378 -6691 (h) 310-617-4267 (m) email : eyost4@cox .net Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 eyost4@cox .net 310-378 -6691 (h) or 310-6174267 (m) March 14, 2022 Public Works 30940 Hawthorne Blvd . Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Regarding tree trimming, parkway 5715 Wildbriar Dr. To whom it may concern, It is my understanding that any tree on a parkway, defined as the area between the sidewalk and street curb are the responsibility of the city works department. With that in mind I am asking for a tree trimming at 5715 Wildbriar Dr. and 5721 Wild briar Dr. (they are next to each other) to restore my view of King Harbor, Redondo Beach Pier, the Ocean and Coastline beyond up through Malibu. My home faces north-north east in the Grandview Estates neighborhood off of Montemalaga Drive and the trees are across the street from mine . I have spoken with the homeowners at those addresses and expressed my wishes for the trimming both in the past and present. In the past one of the homeowners had their tree trimmed but one homeowner refuses to have anything to do with trimming saying you (me) must ask the city for permission. At this time I do not want to file a formal request for View Restoration but just asking permission in form of a letter to have a Professional Trimming Service come and trim those two parkway trees and I pay for the work. It is very important for me to be involved with the instructions to the trimming Service because in the past I have had experiences where the Service trims a few lower branches without opening the requested view. Enclosed are photos . I'd welcome any feedback and discussion, I do not want a letter saying that the view I am entitled too is not affected or something to that nature. That would be unacceptable. Thank you, Edward Yost ? />. ~o -· . O{y OF /~.\ \,RANCHO PALOS VERDES \ \ ' ' November 28, 2022 Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Dear Mr. Yost, \( --. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT '-.{~ :!_1.9. 'I '!> -·-__ O_n_~emb_er-2J. 2022,_tbe ... .Cjty_r.e.ceiv.e.cL.y.ouL.r.equest Jo trim for._view purposes-the .. New Zealand Christmas Trees in the city right-of-way adjacent to 5715 and 5721 Wildbriar Drive. This request is identical to the request you made in 2003 where the Director denied the request, known as City Tree Review Permit No. 165, because the trees were not visible from your primary viewing area, which is your living room. As a reminder the report for the case cited the following: The applicant's primary viewing area is from the living room. The applicant is requesting that the view is from the dining room and rear yard. Staff has determined that the primary view of the city lights is taken from the viewing area of the living room. The living room occupies the east portion of the residence. The subject trees do not affect the view from the living room. The dining room and rear yard are located on the western portion of the lot. Staff conducted. the view analysis from these areas. The City's rules governing "viewing areas" has not changed since 2003. Likewise, there has been no change in the position where the city cannot trim trees that do not significantly impair , a view from a viewing area determined by the city. In this case, the city has determined, based on the previous case (CTRP No. 165), that the trees are not visible from the living room and therefore do not significantly impair the living room view. If you have further questions, please contact staff at (310) 544-5288 or email RNEMETH@RPVCAGOV and JOHNA@RPVCAGOV. Regards, fM~e.L Robert Nemeth Associate Planner Cc: File Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 eyost4@cox .n et 310-378-6691 (h) or 310-6174267 (m) December 5, 2022 Public Works 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Regarding tree trimming, parkway 5715 & 5721 Wildbriar DL Dear Mr. Nemeth, I am requesting an on site evaluation where I am present and a follow up sit down discussion of my View Case. The recent finding are unacceptable and I believe miss understood. The mis -understood issues include: 1) Where in Prop M, View Ordinance does it say that a home owner may not have more than one view. There is language that says Primary View but it does allow for secondary and other views 2.) It does say in the Ordinance that a view may exist for 360 degrees. 3.) My home may have a street frontage address facing east but where in the ordinance does it say my view is limited to that very old evaluation. That old evaluation does not include the more than 180 degree view from my home since the slope and topography dictate. 4.) A map will show that my lot is a rounded corner lot which begins in the east runs through the north and that extends to the west. I look forward to scheduling an on site evaluation and meeting to evaluate those findings . Best regards, Edward Yost eyost4@cox.net i 2/4/2022 3:08 PM Edward Yost View request 12/05/22 To rnemeth@rpvca.gov • johna@rpvca.gov December 5, 2022 Dear Mr. Nemeth, I am requesting an onsite evaluation where I am present to discuss my View Case. The recent finding (11/28/22) is unacceptable and I believe incorrect. My questions and issues include the following: 1) Where in Prop M, View Ordinance does it say that a home owner may not have more than one view? There is language that says Primary View but it does allow for secondary and/or multiple views. The rooms I cited in this case (kitchen, family room, third bedroom and patio) are legitimate viewing areas according to the view ordinance. The View Ordinance does not have anything to do with one specific room. 2.) It does say in the Ordinance that a view may exist for 360 degrees. 3.) Permit 165 (2003) was an evaluation of a single tree, A large Eucalyptus to the rear of the lot at 26202 Grayslake. It did not evaluate my entire view and I dispute it be used in this case. This is a separate City owned tree View Restoration case. 4.) My home may have a street frontage address facing East, North East but where in the ordinance does it say my view is limited to that very old evaluation? That old evaluation (Permit 165) does not include the more than 180 degree view from my home as the slope and topography dictate. Again the View Ordinance has nothing to do with the direction an applicants home faces. 5.) A map will show that my lot is a rounded corner lot which begins in the east, north east runs through the north and that extends to the west thus I have a more than 180 degree view as slope and topography dictate. That view frame extends from the area (Los Angeles and other cities, Mountains and monuments) 2003 Permit 165 states to include the entire Santa Monica Bay, coastline, and specific features. 6.) By not following through on a request to trim City owned trees you are conflicted with upholding the laws of the View Ordinance. I look forward to scheduling an on-site evaluation and follow-up meeting to evaluate those findings. Best regards, Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Rd. 310-378-6691 (h) 310-617-4267 (m) £lY.OSt4@cox.net eyost4@cox.net Re: Staff email to Mr. Yost dated December 6, 2022 To Robert Nemeth <rnemeth@rpvca .gov > Hello Mr. Nemeth, The only question relevant is #1. Yes, The trees are on the public right of way 5715 & 5721 Wildbriar. Please re-read my email message concerning what is my view. Thank you, Edward Yost On December 9, 2022 at 11 :51 AM Robert Nemeth <rnemeth@qJvca.gov> wrote: Hello Mr. Yost, Would you please clarify the following questions: 12/9/2022 2:01 PM 1. Are the trees subject to your concerns located in the public right -of-way fronting 5715 and 5721 Wildbriar Drive? 2. Are these subject trees visible from your living room? 3. Have you remodeled your home with city permits since 2003? 0 The p icture can't be displa1•ed. Robert Nemeth Associate Planner RNEMETH@RPVCA.GOV Phone -(310) 544-5285 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.r12vca.gov DOWN .LOAD -'#i:r ., ' .. ·: .. .,,,( ~ • App Store . ., Gt)ogle Play This e-mail message conta ins information belonging to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which may be privi leged, confidential, and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named. Unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited . If you received this email in error, or are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. City Hall is open to the public during regular business hours. Appointments are strongly encouraged, and virtual appointments are available. Many services are available online, including 12.lan check review services. To schedule an appointment, visit the Staff Directory_ on the City website to find the appropriate department. Some employees may be working remotely. Please be patient with us as there may be delays or minor inconveniences in responding to your inquiry. CITY OF ,~~ RANCHO PALOS VERDES \Y,tt~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT December 21, 2022 Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Dear Mr. Yost , On November 21, 2022, the city received your request to trim for view purposes the New Zealand Christmas Trees in the city right-of-way adjacent to 5715 and 5721 Wildbriar Drive . This request is identical to the request you made in 2003 where the Community Development Director denied the request, known as City Tree Review Permit No. 165, because the trees were not visible from your primary viewing area, which is your living room. As a reminder the case report cited the following : The applicant's primary viewing area is from the living room. The applicant is requesting that · the view is from the dining room and rear yard. Staff has determined that the primary view of the city lights is taken from the viewing area of the living room . The living room occupies the east portion of the residence. The subject trees do not affect the view from the living room. The dining room and rear yard are located on the western portion of the lot. Staff conducted the view analysis from these areas. The city's rules governing "viewing areas" has not changed since 2003. Likewise, there has been no change in the position where the city cannot trim trees that do not significantly impair a view from a viewing area determined by the city . In this case, the city has determined, based on the previous case (CTRP No. 165), that the trees are not visible from the living room and therefore do not significantly impair the living room view . If you have further questions, please contact staff at (310) 544 -5288 or email RNEMETH@RPVCA.GOV and JOHNA@RPVCA.GOV. Regards, ~-~e-~. Robert Nemeth Associate Planner Cc: File CTRP No. 165 eyost4@cox.net 1/27/2023 4:15 PM Schedule, City Council agenda? To cityclerk@rpvca.gov Hello Ms. Takaoka, How do I schedule an in person appearance before the City Council to discuss an issue I have with the City? My issue has to do with a View Restoration request that was twice declined by the RPV Planning Department. Sincerely, Edward Yost Edward Yost 26207 Grayslake Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes; CA 90275 .§'f.OSt4@cox.net 310-378-6691 (home) 310-617-4267 (mobile) Teresa Takaoka <terit@rpvca.gov> Re: Schedule, City Council agenda? 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Item No. Description of Material 2 Emails from: Chris and Kim Engen; Jim Knight; Carol Mueller; Kate McWatters; Melinda Barth; Heath Wood; Gauri Rao; Elaine Econom; Valerie Berg; Sue Kim; Sunyun Kim; Caitlin Jones; Lonnie Jordan; Nima, Wes, and Nevin Gray 4 Emails from: Lannon Tanchum; Mary Dreyer; Ralph Black ** PLEASE NOTE: Materials attached after the color page(s) were submitted through Monday, May 15, 2023**. Respectfully submitted, _______________ Teresa Takaoka L:\LATE CORRESPONDENCE\2023\2023 Coversheets\20230516 additions revisions to agenda.docx From: Sent: To: Gerri Whitten Monday, May 15, 2023 3:23 PM CHRIS ENGEN Cc: Subject: CodeEnforcement; CityClerk; Megan Barnes RE: Pea Fowl trapping Good afternoon, Chris, I am sorry you find the peafowl in your neighborhood to be disturbing and/or a nuisance. Unfortunately, I cannot personally share your email with City Council; however, you may contact the City Clerk to submit your late correspondence for City Council to consider or by following the instructions in my previous email. I would also like to mention that you may hire a private trapper at any time to set up and trap nuisance Peafowl from your property whenever you desire. If you are interested in hiring the City's Peafowl Trapper, Raptor Events, you may contact them directly to discuss rates and availability at: Raptor Events, LLC info@raptorevents.com (562) 335-5029 Unfortunately, the City currently does not cover the expenses of private trapping. I hope you find this information useful. Best, Gerri Whitten Cert. Code Enforcement Officer gwhitten@rpvca.gov Phone -{310) 544-5299 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.rpvca.gov j • • • .. ~ GETITON p>,• Google Play This e-mail message cont,1ins information bclongi11g to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which may be privileged, confidential, and/m protected from di;;c!osure. nic information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named. Unauthorized clisscmination, clistr·ibution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you reci!iVl!d this email in error, or are not an intended :-ecipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your assistance and cooperdtion. From: CHRIS ENGEN <ce35@mac.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:09 PM To: Gerri Whitten <gwhitten@rpvca.gov> Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; CodeEnforcement <CodeEnforcement@rpvca.gov>; CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>; CityManager <CityManager@rpvca.gov>; Megan Barnes <mbarnes@rpvca.gov> Subject: Re: Pea Fowl trapping 1 Thank you Gerri, If you could just share this and my first email, that would be appreciated. We have more pea fowl than I have ever seen. I know we are in the Sunnyside Ridge location ( for purposes of census) but Headland Drive still has tons of pea fowl. Come by any morning or late evening to hear and see them. Hopefully they can trap some of the extras we have on Head lad before suspending the program Chris On May 15, 2023, at 2:49 PM, Gerri Whitten <gwhitten@rpvca.gov> wrote: Good afternoon, Chris and Kim Engen, Your email was forwarded to the Code Enforcement Division for review. Thank you for addressing your concerns regarding the City's 2023 Peafowl Census Report and for your recommendations to continue the trapping program this season. On May 16, 2023, the City Council will review the 2023 Peafowl Census Report to consider staff recommendations to pause the humane trapping & relocating peafowl program this season. This recommendation is based on the results of the most recent peafowl census data which demonstrates a decrease in population by 52% since the program first began in 2015 and down 5% from last year. City Council is expected to announce their decision to determine the outcome of the program on May 16th. The following links will direct you to the staff report and how to view and/or participate in the upcoming Council meeting. Staff Report: https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view id=5&event id=2384&meta id=112150 Agendas: https://www.rpvca.gov/agendas Participate: https://www.rpvca.gov/pa rticipate Should you have additional questions or concerns please contact me directly. Kind regards, <image006.png> Gerri Whitten Cert. Code Enforcement Officer gwhitten@rpvca.gov Phone -(310) 544-5299 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.rpvca.gov 2 <image003.png> <image004.png> <imageOOS.png> This e-mail rnessarJe contains information belonging to the City of Rancho Palos Vercles, which may be privileged, conficlentlal, and/or prntected from di,;dosure. The information is intendecl only for use of the individual or entity named. Unauthorized dissemination, dis1xi!Jution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, or are not c1n intended i'ecipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your assistiH1Cl" and cooperation. From: CHRIS ENGEN <ce35@mac.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 1:26 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Pea Fowl trapping EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. We live at 73 Headland Drive and notice more and more pea fowl each year. They make noise all night, walk on our roof and eat the flowers in our yard. Please, please keep trapping them and reducing the population near us. Chris and Kim Engen 3 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Teresa Takaoka Monday, May 15, 2023 3:13 PM CityClerk FW: Peacock study 14 peacocks on one lot PB.jpg From: Jim Knight <knightjim33@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:10 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peacock study Mayor and Council members Attached is a photo of 14 peafowl taken at one vacant lot in Portuguese Bend which represents 30% of the entire 48 peafowl in all of Portuguese Bend. I am not sure if the census is inaccurate or some areas of Portuguese are affected more than others but this should be looked into. Thank you Jim Knight 1 From: Teresa Takaoka Sent: To: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:53 PM CityClerk Subject: FW: Peafowl Attachments: Daily Breeze e-Edition , Monday, May 15, 2023.eml Teresa Takaoka City Clerk terit@rpvca.gov Phone -(310) 544-5217 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.rovca.gov -Conne~I with tho CHy f,om your phone or 1ablo1! DOWNLOAD 'ttl:r A,.ailab1.-in tho App S1ore ond Google Ploy ~ GETITON ,:, Google Play This ,_, :nail message contc1ins information belonging to the, City of Rancho r>alos Vcrcfos, whici1 may be privileged, confidential, anc!/or protected fror,1 disclosure. The i11forrnation is intended only for use of the individual or· entity named, Uni-luthorizecl dissemination, clisl:ribul:ion, or copying is strictly prohibil:ecl. If you received this email in error, 01· arc not an intended recipient, please notify the sencler irnrnecliatcly. Thank you for ymH' assistance and coopcr,,itiun. From: Jim Knight <knightjim33@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:44 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peafowl This is a follow up from my previous email with the attached picture or 14 peafowl. I neglected to mention that the vacant lot is on Clovetree Pl. I happened to take another look at the locations of the peafowl survey for the Portuguese Bend area and there were no sightings of any peafowl on Clovetree Pl.which makes me wonder what other areas were misrepresented. Jim Knight 1 I From: Sent: To: Teresa Takaoka Monday, May 15, 2023 3:56 PM CityClerk Subject: FW: Reminder: Peafowl Census Report May 16 Late corr Teresa Takaoka City Clerk terit@rpvca.gov Phone -(310) 544-5217 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.rpvca.gov ~ GETITON JI!'.' Google Play This e mail message contains infonnation belon9in~1 to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which nwy be privile9ecl, confick.!ntia,, and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intenclecl only for· use of the individual or entity named. Unauthorized dissemination, distribution, 01· copyinq is stl'ict!y prnhibited. lf you received this email in e1TOr, or an, nc,t an intenck,cl recipic,nt, please notify the sender irnrriccliately. Thank you for your· a';sistance and cooperatlcm. From: Carol Mueller <cmuell@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:23 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Fwd: Reminder: Peafowl Census Report May 16 They really don't hang around my house, since I planted sticky cactus plants. In our Vista Grande area, there, apparently, used to be at least three residents feeding the peacocks ... NO MAS, apparently, all have been reported. Next door (Ms./Mr. peacock lover) didn't realize that they cackle loudly when being fed. When I went out on my deck to see what was going on ... 6953 Beechfield ... Natalie Massey, as usual, ran in her house ... ! guess she is not feeding them anymore. Residents walking their doggies also walk on the South side of Beechfield ... guess the doggies also don't like pooping in sticky cactus!!!! With my permission, you can spread the word at the meeting on May 16th. Carol Mueller -----Original Message----- From: Do_Not_Reply@rpvca.gov <listserv@civicplus.com> To: cmuell@verizon.net Sent: Mon, May 15, 2023 12:01 pm Subject: Reminder: Peafowl Census Report May 16 1 Peafowl Census Report May 16 Reminder: Tomorrow night, May 16, the City Council will review the Peafowl Census Report, an annual count of peacocks and peahens in RPV neighborhoods. The City Council will also consider whether to resume or suspend the City's humane trapping program in 2023 until a new census is conducted in 2024. The hybrid in-person/virtual meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in McTaggart Hall at Hesse Park and via Zoom. Watch live on the City website or on RPVtv Cox 33/Frontier FiOS 38. A staff report (PDF) for this topic is available on the City website. Please submit your comments to the City Council in advance of the meeting by emailing them to cc@rpvca.gov. If you would like to provide comments during the meeting or leave a pre-recorded voice message, please complete a form at rpvca.gov/participate. For some background, the City implemented a periodic humane peafowl trapping and relocation program in 2015 in response to complaints from residents about the growing peafowl population and associated impacts (noise, property damage, etc.). It is not the City's intent to eradicate the peafowl population, but to manage the population at levels 2 identified in 2000 and to educate the public on how to coexist with the birds. This is all in an effort to strike a balance between differing opinions in the City. Every year, the City Council receives a report on the past year's trapping program (if trapping was conducted), as well as a census report for the current year's peafowl population, to determine whether or not to resume trapping. Trapped peafowl are relocated off the Palos Verdes Peninsula to homes that have been screened by the trapping vendor and reviewed by the City to ensure the individuals adopting the peafowl have some avian experience and have adequate space for peafowl to roam freely. Under no circumstances will the trapped peafowl be euthanized or treated inhumanely. For more information about the City's Peafowl Management Plan, visit rpvca.gov/peafowl, and for updates, sign up for the Peafowl listserv at rpvca.gov/notify. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in programs, services, activities and meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk Manager at 310-683-3157, adare uests r vca. ov, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation. Os hare on Face book Dshare on Twitter Copyright 2019 Rancho Palos Verdes. All Rights Reserved. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 3 Dshare via Email Powered bv From: Sent: To: Subject: -----Original Message----- Teresa Takaoka Monday, May 15, 2023 4:35 PM CityClerk FW: Please do not trap peafowl. Thank you From: Kate Mcwatters <mcwatters.kate@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 4:25 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please do not trap peafowl. Thank you EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Kate Mcwatters Sent from my iPhone 1 Subject: FW: Peacocks! From: Melinda Barth <mb.melindabarth@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 4:47 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peacocks! To the City Council, While I am tolerant of indigenous animals that roam my garden, and coyotes that frequent my neighborhood, and I would not think to harm them, I LOATHE the nightly shrieks of peacocks that wake me at night and early morning and I have spent waking hours thinking of how I might rid the residents of those birds that don't belong here so that we might have a full night of rest. Those shrieks are bringing out the worst elements of my character. I believe someone on my street is feeding them, attracting them and probably encouraging their reproduction. I hope you will continue to regularly remove the birds to some other place (or peacock hell where they belong) so that those of us who prefer a quiet neighborhood can enjoy where we live. Thank you for your attention, Melinda Barth 5911 Flambeau Road Rancho Palos Verdes 310-377-2182 1 Subject: FW: Peafowl Census Report From: heath wood <heathawood@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:50 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peafowl Census Report My family and I just want to register our opposition to trapping Peafowl in the Roan Road area of Palos Verdes Dr East this year. The current population does not create any problems in our area. Respectfully Heath Wood 28652 Roan Road Rancho Palos Verdes 424 270 6969 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: Teresa Takaoka Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:14 AM CityClerk FW: Do Not Trap Peafowl From: GAURI RAO <gaurinrao4@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 11:37 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Do Not Trap Peafowl Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The Peacocks have never been a nuisance to us. In fact they enhance and add to the natural surrounding beauty of the peninsula. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, Gauri Rao 29203, Stonecrest Road 90275 1 From: Teresa Takaoka Sent: To: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:16 AM CityClerk Subject: FW: Peacocks LC From: E E <lamade1ine4me@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 7:42 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peacocks City Council, I am writing to request that the city does not trap the peacocks this year as the numbers are low. I very much appreciate living in an area with these beautiful birds. Thank you, Elaine Econom 1 From: Teresa Takaoka Sent: To: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:16 AM CityClerk Subject: FW: Requesting a continued pause in Peafowl trapping Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: Val B <theatreuro@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 7:37 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Requesting a continued pause in Peafowl trapping Hello all, I have reviewed the peafowl census and it appears that they have maintained a low population, in fact fewer than last year, despite the pause on trapping. I am requesting that the city council vote to pause trapping again this year as it does not appear to be necessary. Thank you for considering that many of the residents in Rancho Palos Verdes enjoy having the peafowl here and that they indeed add to our quality of life. Thank you, Valerie Berg 28104 Lobrook Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 1 Subject: FW: Please do not trap peafowls From: Sue Kim' <suekim4vistas@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:33 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please do not trap peafowls Hello RPV City, Please do not trap peafowls, peacocks or pea chicks. They are very family oriented. From, Sue Kim 1 Subject: FW: Please do not trap peafowls -----Original Message----- From: sue k <ka1ikramer1@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:32 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please do not trap peafowls EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Hello RPV, Please do not trap peafowls. Sincerely, Suyun 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: Teresa Takaoka Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1 :27 PM CityClerk FW: Request: Please do not trap the peafowl From: Caitlin Jones <ccjones47@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:27 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Request: Please do not trap the peafowl Dear City Council members, I am writing to you today to ask that you please vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, Caitlin Jones 28035 Braidwood Drive Caitlin Jones 1 Subject: Importance: FW: Please stop Peafowl Trapping High From: jockoplotz@gmail.com <jockoplotz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 2:18 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please stop Peafowl Trapping Importance: High Hello, This email is to encourage you to stop trapping peafowl. These beautiful birds help to make our community special. These birds are literally the symbol of our city. Their images are on city vehicles as well as business signs throughout our city. These birds have survived over the years, despite being struck by cars, poisoned, and shot at. It is general knowledge that peafowl inhabit the area and homeowners should acknowledge that the birds were here first. (circa 1927). If poop is the problem, you should also be trapping crows, seagulls, pelicans, horses, coyotes, etc. Please let the birds live here. Thank you for your time. Lonnie Jordan Grayslake Rd. 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: -----Origi na I Message----- Teresa Takaoka Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:21 PM CityClerk FW: Urging to not trap peafowl From: NIMA GRAY <nima.v.gray@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:50 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Urging to not trap peafowl EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. This is Nima Gray,resident of RPV at 4887 Elkridge Dr writing you as a concerned community member to not trap our peafowls. We adore our neighborhood peacock and peahen population and we hope you read this and take our citizen request under your consideration. Let's coexist ! Thanks Nima, Wes and Nevin Gray Sent from my iPhone 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: LC Teresa Takaoka Monday, May 15, 2023 5:19 PM CityClerk FW: Please support the Taxpayer Protection Act From: Lannon Tanchum <lannon.tanchum@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 5:15 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please support the Taxpayer Protection Act Council-members I am a strong proponent of local control and hope that you are, too. We cannot allow Sacramento to erode our elected officials' oversight of the will of the local community for any purpose including housing, taxation, or anything. We want to vest our local council with the protection of our best interests. Please vigorously support and endorse the Taxpayer Protection Act at your meeting on Tuesday. Thank you. -Ian- 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: LC -----Origi na I Message----- Teresa Takaoka Monday, May 15, 2023 5:19 PM CityClerk FW: Taxpayer Protection Fro m: Mary Dreyer <m1.dreyer139@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 4:28 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Taxpayer Protection EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Please adopt a position in support of the Taxpayer Protection and Accountability Act in your meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Your constituents need the security that someone has their back. Thank you. Sincerely, Mary Dreyer 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: Late corr -----Origi na I Message----- Teresa Takaoka Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1 :41 PM CityClerk FW: TAXPAYER PROTECTION ACT From: Ralph Black <jrblackmd@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:36 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: TAXPAYER PROTECTION ACT EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Please support as many politicians want to kill all aspects of Prop 13. They, succeed last year with poop 91 cutting many . of the benefits especially for grandchildren. J RALPH BLAC M D 109 Spindrift Dr R P V Ca 90275 1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: MAY 15, 2023 SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA _____________________________________________________________________ Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agen da material received through Monday afternoon for the Tuesday, May 16, 2023, City Council meeting: Item No. Description of Material 2 Emails from: Mehran Moshfeghi; Farhad Moshfeghi; Julie Bussio; Bill, Sandy, and Becky Patton; Mario Guglielmelli; Christy Shahnazarian; Nooshin Aghili; Wije Wathugala; Melanie Streitfeld; Rebecca Haeri; Marcia Luce; Lorrie Pethick; Kathy Snell; Allison Kirby; Robert Allison; Lisa Levine; Tahereh Taghadomi; Diana Crossman 3 Email from Carol Mueller Respectfully submitted, __________________ Teresa Takaoka L:\LATE CORRESPONDENCE\2023\2023 Coversheets\20230516 additions revisions to agenda thru Monday.docx Subject: FW: Please Do Not Trap Peafowl From: Mehran Moshfeghi <m moshfeghi@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 3:36 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please Do Not Trap Peafowl Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, Mehran Moshfeghi 67 Marguerite Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes 1 Subject: FW: Do not trap peafowl From: Farhad Moshfeghi <fmoshfeghi@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 7:01 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Do not trap peafowl Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, Farhad Moshfeghi 5926 Flambeau Road, Rancho Palos Verdes Sent from my iPhone 1 Subject: FW: Please suspend trapping of Peafowl! From: Julie Cannon <julie_cannon@icloud.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 6:17 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please suspend trapping of Peafowl! EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Julie Bussio 30942 Rue De La Pierre Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274 Sent from my iPhone 1 Subject: FW: PLEASE do not resume the trapping of peafowl. From: William Patton <billpatton21@icloud.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2:00 PM To: Gerri Whitten <gwhitten@rpvca.gov> Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; Mrsrpv@aol.com; jcruikshank@jmc-2.com; Code Enforcement <CodeEnforcement@rpvca.gov>; CityClerk <CityClerk@rpvca.gov>; CityManager <CityManager@rpvca.gov>; Megan Barnes <mbarnes@rpvca.gov>; Mehran & Maryam Moshfeghi <m_moshfeghi@yahoo.com>; Barbara Ferrano <Mrsrpv@aol.com> Subject: Re: PLEASE do not resume the trapping of peafowl. Gerri, Thanks for the reply. Sounds like we need a Peafowl breeding Program, not more trapping! They are magnificent birds and our family is pleased that the facts indicate no trapping is necessary! Best, Bill, Sandy & Becky On May 10, 2023, at 9:57 AM, Gerri Whitten <gwhitten@rpvca.gov> wrote: Good morning, Patton Family, Your email was forwarded to the Code Enforcement Division for review. Thank you for addressing your concerns regarding the City's 2023 Peafowl Census Report and for supporting staff recommendations to continue suspending the trapping program this season. On May 16, 2023, the City Council will review the 2023 Peafowl Census Report to consider staff recommendations to pause the humane trapping & relocating peafowl program this season. This recommendation is based on the results of the most recent peafowl census data which demonstrates a decrease in population by 52% since the program first began in 2015 and down 5% from last year. City Council is expected to announce their decision to determine the outcome of the program on May 16th • The following links will direct you to the staff report and how to view and/or participate in the upcoming Council meeting. Staff Report: https://rpv.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view id=S&event id=2384&meta id=112150 Agendas: https://www.rpvca.gov/agendas 1 Participate: https://www.rpvca.gov/participate Should you have additional questions or concerns please contact me directly. Kind regards, Gerri Whitten Cert. Code Enforcement Officer gwhitten@rpvca.gov Phone -(310} 544-5299 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.rpvca.gov Conn .. ct with th., City from your phon., or tablet! DOWNLOAD 'llir lwailable in th,. App Store and Googl., Plav b C,.ETITON ~,• Google Play This e mail rnessacJe contains information b('longing tu th(' City of Rancho Palos Verdes, whicl1 may be p1•ivileqed, confidential, and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named. Unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prnhibited. If you received this ernail in (:rror, or are not an intended 1·ecipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thi!nk you fo1· your assistance ancl cooperation. From: William Patton <bi11patton21@icloud.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 7:51 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> 2 Cc: Barbara Ferrano <Mrsrpv@aol.com>; John Cruikshank <jcruikshank@jmc-2.com> Subject: PLEASE do not' resume the trapping of peafowl. Peafowl are beautiful and harmless! They are incredible birds that represent the beauty of our cities in Palos Verdes. Please do not trap them again! Thank you Bill Patton, Sandy Patton, Becky Patton 3 Subject: FW: Please do not trap Peafowl From: Mario Guglielmelli <mariogu99@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 10:54 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please do not trap Peafowl Dear City Council Members, I am writing to request a pause on the trapping of peafowl. I understand that the trapping is being conducted to control the population of peafowl, which may cause damage to property and create noise pollution. However, I believe that trapping is not the best solution to this problem. I respectfully request that you consider alternative methods of controlling the peafowl population, such as installing bird deterrent devices or implementing humane relocation programs. These methods are more effective in the long term and are also more environmentally friendly. Thank you Mario Guglielmelli 29600 Island View Drive 308 RPV CA 90275 Sent from my iPhone 1 Subject: FW: Peafowl trapping From: christy shahnazarian <cshaz1@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 6:10 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peafowl trapping EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Hello, I'm in favor of continuing the peafowl removal program. I live on Headland Drive in RPV and on any given day I have six to eight peafowl in my backyard and at night roosting in nearby trees. It's almost impossible to sleep through through the night with the constant very loud squawking especially during mating season which is now. The peafowl dig up and destroy my potted and in ground plants and break roof tiles when they land on my roof not to mention the mess/droppings I clean up every day. They have become more fearless and bold in their actions as they become more comfortable being around people. Many neighbors on our street have reached out to me numerous times over the years to complain. Thank you, Christy Shahnazarian Headland Drive 1 Subject: FW: please do not trap our peafowl From: Nooshin Aghili <nooshinaghili@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 10:36 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: please do not trap our peafowl EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Hi I love our peacocks and peafowls in my neighbourhood. Definitely one major reason why I live and work in Palos Verdes Peninsula. Please keep our peacocks and do not trap them. They are magnificent birds and add to charm of living. Beautiful birds, love them. Dr. Nooshin Aghili 6749 El Rodeo Rd. RPV, CA 90275 Sent from my iPhone 1 Subject: FW: Please suspend trapping Peafowls. They give character to PV! From: Wije Wathugala <wathugala@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 9:35 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please suspend trapping Peafowls. They give character to PV! Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, Wije Wathugala, Ph.D., P.E. 27743 Longhill Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 1 Subject: FW: Peafowl From: Melanie Streitfeld <streitfeld@cox.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 8:10 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peafowl EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Dear City Council Members, I want to thank you for not trapping any more of the peafowl last year and hope you don't continue the trapping program this year. I hear from so many people on the hill how they miss the birds. The numbers have decreased tremendously. In the Crestridge area, I have seen only one male bird left. It really saddens me because they are such beautiful birds and I find them easy to co-exist with. So many of the other areas where the birds have been trapped, have been decreased by large numbers. I would hate to see fewer birds in those areas. So many of the babies do not survive so I feel that is why there hasn't been any increases in the number of birds. I also hate to see $40,000.00 a year of my tax dollars continuing to be spent on trapping and removal. Thank you. Melanie Streitfeld Rancho Palos Verdes 1 Subject: FW: Please Do Not Trap Peafowl From: Rebecca Haeri <rebecca.haeri@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 11:18 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please Do Not Trap Peafowl Dear City Council Members, I understand the city will once again be considering a proposal to resume trapping peafowl at the upcoming city council meeting. I am writing to request that you vote to continue to suspend the trapping of peafowl in our community. The latest census report shows a decrease in peafowl population compared to last year, despite the pause in trapping for 2022, so there is no reason to resume the cruel practice of trapping. My children and I enjoy living around the peacocks -and I feel they are a great asset to our community. I am sad to have seen their numbers decline in recent years.The peafowl have been here long before most of us who live here and the majority of the community cohabitates peacefully with these beautiful creatures. They bring joy to many people and are a large part of what makes our community so special. Please consider the wishes of the majority of residents who wish not to disturb the peafowl over the complaints of a vocal few. If we resume trapping and relocating these animals we will soon lose them as part of our city altogether which I personally believe would be a devastating outcome. I appreciate that the city listened to the community and paused trapping last year. I ask that you continue to suspend trapping and allow our peafowl residents to live peacefully. Thank you for your consideration, Rebecca Haeri RPV Resident 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: Teresa Takaoka Monday, May 15, 2023 11 :02 AM CityClerk FW: Please continue to halt peafowl trapping! From: Marcia Luce <marcia_luce@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 11:00 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please continue to halt peafowl trapping! Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume this. I live on Sunnyside Ridge Road and have noticed the birds have not repopulated from 2 years ago. I still see very few peafowl on my street compared to before the last "relocation" sweep. I truly enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. This is not fair and democratic. I do appreciate that the council suspended trapping in 2022. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community last year, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program once again for 2023. Respectfully, Marcia Luce 2414 Sunnyside Ridge Road, RPV 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: -----Original Message----- Teresa Takaoka Monday, May 15, 2023 11 :01 AM CityClerk FW: PLEASE DO NOT TRAP PEAFOWLS From: Lorrie Pethick <lorrie@facesbylp.com> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 10:51 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: PLEASE DO NOT TRAP PEAFOWLS EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Please don't trap them-they were here way before we were born! DON'T TRAP THEM!!!! Lorrie Pethick 30533 Rhone Drive 1 From: Teresa Takaoka Sent: To: Monday, May 15, 2023 7:57 AM CityClerk Subject: FW: Please do not trap Peafowl -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Snell <ksnell0001@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2023 10:03 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please do not trap Peafowl EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Peafowl hearing With sadness, I only have one peacock that goes through my yard and sits on my deck. When I moved to Vanderlip Drive, I counted 48 in a large area on my property. The out of control coyote population has devastated the peacock's and most wildlife. Please protect the peafowls and don't mandate trapping. Many of those who pushed the city to start trapping have moved or died. Peacocks have been on the Peninsula for over 100 years. If population reduction is needed, please fund the collection of peahens' eggs. A council member suggested this at the first hearing years ago. Please consider this as a humane option. Don't rip apart family units. It is criminal to move the trapped birds to ranches separating them from the group they have been with for years. The new locations usually don't have tall trees for their safety at night. The food supply is not adequate. Thank you for your consideration. Kathy Snell 1 Subject: FW: Peacock trapping From: Allison Kirby <alliekirby@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 7:27 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Re: Peacock trapping EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, *Allison Kirby DVM DACVD 5901 Waukesha place Rancho Palos verdes ca 90275 1 From: Sent: To: Bob Allison <allison90275@yahoo.com> Saturday, May 13, 2023 9:40 AM CityClerk Subject: Peafowl trapping Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, Robert Allison 6910 Larkvale Drive 1 Subject: FW: Please do not trap peafowl -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Levine <lisalevine2@icloud.com> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 12:21 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Please do not trap peafowl EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. Dear RPV City Council members. Please do not resume trapping our beloved peacocks. They are worshipped and respected in many parts of the world, and I hope Rancho Palos Verdes will honor them with protection from harm or re-location. When I was a child growing up on the hill, my neighbor routinely drove straight at the beautiful animals, as they showed off in the middle of the street and fanned their tails and iridescent feathers. I never understood the hatred and lack of tolerance for such beautiful creatures who have been a fixture in Palos Verdes for over 100 years, long before the peacock haters. Peacocks are a symbol of re-growth and rejuvenation, royalty, respect, honor and integrity. They are also a symbol of beauty, love and passion. In some religions, they are considered sacred and they are worshipped. In Feng Shui, the peacock is a powerful symbol who represents beauty, grace and abundance. This majestic bird is believe to bring good luck, prosperity and protection to the home. Its vibrant feathers, which symbolize the "eyes" on the tail, are said to ward off negative energy and attract positive vibes. Couldn't we all use some "positive vibes". Let's allow these magical creatures continue to roam freely and enchant us who are fortunate enough to live in their presence. Thank you for your time. Lisa Levine 1 Via Del Cielo Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 1 From: Sent: To: Teresa Takaoka Friday, May 12, 2023 9:33 AM CityClerk Subject: FW: Peafowl From: Farhad Moshfeghi <fmoshfeghi@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 7:15 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peafowl Dear City Council members, I am writing to request that you vote to "continue to suspend" the trapping of the peafowl. The 2023 peafowl census shows a 5% decrease in population compared to 2022 despite the pause in trapping, so there is no need to resume trapping. I enjoy having the peafowl living in my community and feel that they enhance the experience of living in Rancho Palos Verdes. They bring a great deal of joy to many people, and the complaints of a few residents should not override the wishes of the majority. The City has in the past actively pursued residents to allow the traps to be placed in their yard on the premise that: "If there is a balance, people will no longer be willing to place traps in their yards." However, all it takes is one complaining resident to allow the trapper to lure the birds of an entire neighborhood against the wishes of the majority of residents. I would like to thank the council for listening to the community and suspending the trapping, and kindly request that they continue to pause the trapping program. Respectfully, Tahereh Taghadomi, 5926 Flambeau Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Sent from my iPhone 1 Subject: FW: Peacocks From: Diana Crossman <crossmandiana@icloud.com> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2023 7:47 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Peacocks EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe!!!. As I write a peacock who often visits our yard is here. I love him and all of them. They are a part of the Palos Verdes community. Please do not trap and remove any more! Sent from my iPhone 1 Subject: FW: EDCO asking for 6% From: Carol Mueller <cmuell@verizon.net> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 3:43 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Re: EDCO asking for 6% I guess you won't respond, however, will make a record. I see in the Mgr.'s. latest newsletter that EDCO wants another 6% for the coming year. I have asked for the overcharges I received in the past, but again, no one responds. The newsletter doesn't say who at City Hall is negotiating with EDCO re their request for a current 6% increase. I know last year it was Ferraro and Bradley, and they granted a huge increase (can't put my fingers on the exact amount, so what % was it)? After that big raise last year ... we have not seen any changes or improvements for the better. Also, I believe Lauren Ramezami (couldn't figure a 20% discount even using a calculator) is gone, so who replaced her? So to whoever is working on it currently, I note the contract reads that if EDCO passes up any rate increases, they cannot recoup in future. Note: In 2015, they wanted the part of RPV that they didn't have ... got it, then in 2016, they wanted the street sweeping contract, got it ... in both cases passed up rate increases. Not to, apparently, be so obvious, they waited until 2018 to recoup raises in amount of 7 .18%. So, after last year's big increase, why 6% more this year? Also, last year they broke a couple of my 35 gal. cans ... they replaced all three of them ... each contained a paper sticker "MADE IN MEXICO". Why did RPV give such generous raises/contract to a family that sends our tax dollar business to Mexico? Because they have a loyalty to their home country? If you weren't aware of same, you are now!!!!!! And many are currently waiting at the boarder to collect freebies. I have written before that a 35 gal. can is too big and expensive for us empty nesters. Re principle, I withheld any cans for p/u to see how long it took me to fill it last year ... answer was 4 months. Please ensure that this email gets to all five Council Members/City Mgr., et al. illegals get big breaks, how about the seniors who live here and paid into the system? I am hard pressed to figure out the purpose of our City Council. .. it appears that it is just a political steppingstone to getting a pensions and good healthcare plan on the backs of those of us who get neither. Please enter my email into the meeting/record on May 16th ... please remove my email address. Too many scammers already! Thank you, Carol Mueller 1 3.