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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20, 2023
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for the purpose of a Closed
Session was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank at 6:04 P.M. at Fred Hesse
Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. This meeting took
place remotely in accordance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Section
54950 et seq. of the Government Code. Remote participation by any Councilmember
shall be in accordance with Subdivisions (b)(3) or (f) of Government Code Section
54953. 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 a separate cover with the agenda. Notice having been given with affidavit thereto
on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Alegria, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank
ABSENT: Bradley** (excused) and Ferraro** (excused)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager;
Elena Gerli, Assistant City Attorney; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
Assistant City Attorney Gerli announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(2) or
(d)(3) & (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case
and where the facts and circumstances giving rise to such litigation are believed
to be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), to
confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a
party. The title of such litigation is as follows: City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et al.
v. Bonta, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP02369
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At 6:06 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session.
**At 6:15 P.M. Mayor Ferraro and Councilmember Bradley joined Closed Session in the
Fireside Room.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:04 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 Ferraro at 7:04 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, Bradley* (via Zoom), Seo, Cruikshank, and Mayor Ferraro
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager;
Elena Gerli, Assistant City Attorney; Brittany Ruiz, Interim Director of Finance; Vina
Ramos, Deputy Director of Finance; Ramzi Awwad, Public Works Director; Cory Linder,
Director of Recreation and Parks; Jason Loya, Senior Administrative Analyst; Megan
Barnes, Senior Administrative Analyst; Shaunna Hunter, Administrative Analyst; Julie
DeZiel, Human Resources Manager, Eileen Jacinto, Human Resource Analyst;
Alexandra Dillon, Staff Assistant; Rudy Monroy, Code Enforcement Officer; Lukasz
Buchwald, IT Manager, and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
Also present, was Sergeant Tina McCoy from the Lomita Sheriff’s Station.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Grey Patton, RPVtv Intern.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Assistant City Attorney Gerli reported that there were two items on the Closed Session.
Both items were discussed, and no reportable action was taken.
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MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Ferraro recognized the following outgoing Emergency Preparedness Committee
members: Larry Maizlish and Ruth Braswell.
Mayor Ferraro and the City Council presented a proclamation to Mayor Pro Tem
Cruikshank. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes commends his service as FY 2022-23
Chair for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Board of Directors.
Mayor Ferraro and the City Council presented certificates for our outgoing interns who
assisted various departments with special projects. The following City of Rancho Palos
Verdes interns were introduced: Samantha Crew, Lyanna Nguyen, Grey Patton, William
Maltz, Jared Ngoie, and Charlize Hernandez.
Mayor Ferraro announced upcoming Movies in the Park on July 15, July 29, and August
26.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Ferraro announced the Recycle Winners for the June 6, 2023, City Council
meeting: Robert Smith and Darby Tebbs. 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.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Bradley* (via Zoom), Seo, Cruikshank, and Mayor Ferraro
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: See something, Say
something; Upcoming Peninsula-wide Public Safety Town Hall with Sheriff Luna on July
17 at 5:30 P.M.; Fireworks are illegal on the Peninsula; Upcoming Fourth of July
Celebration from 3:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.; Upcoming Shakespeare by the Sea on July 9
at 7 P.M.; Wishing Everyone a Happy Juneteenth; Upcoming 50th Anniversary Banquet
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Dinner on September 9; July 5 City Council Meeting Canceled; and Wishing Everyone a
Happy Fourth of July.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received for items G, L, O,
and P.
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria to approve
the Consent Calendar as presented with amendments to items L and O.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Bradley* (via Zoom), Seo, Cruikshank, and Mayor Ferraro
NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes (Zweizig)
Approved the Minutes of June 6, 2023, Interviews and Regular Meeting.
B. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-26, 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(Check run date 05/26/2023); and, 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-27, 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 (Check run date 06/09/2023).
C. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Amit
Srivastava. (Sisson)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Amit Srivastava.
D. Consideration and possible action to participate in the Los Angeles Urban
County Program for funding the Community Development Block Grant Program
for fiscal year 2024-2026. (Awwad)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2026;
and, 2) Authorized the Public Works Director to execute a Cooperation Agreement
with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for fiscal years 2024 -2026, subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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E. Consideration and possible action to accept Gifts for Parks donations.
(Hirsch)
Accepted Gifts for Parks donations and directed Staff to prepare donor letters of
appreciation for the Mayor’s signature.
F. Consideration and possible action to approve projects proposed to be funded
by Senate Bill No. 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal
Year 2023-24. (Cloke)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-29, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE ROADWAY ASSET
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND THE CITYWIDE
STREET SWEEPING PROJECTS TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24 FROM SENATE BILL NO. 1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT OF 2017.
G. Consideration and possible action to approve ongoing professional service
agreements, amendments, and blanket purchase orders for Fiscal Year 2023-24
that exceed $25,000. (Loya)
1) Approved the renewal of ongoing professional service agreements; 2) Approved
blanket purchase orders for FY 2023-24 that exceed $25,000 for various City
Departments; 3) Authorized the Mayor to execute six amendments to existing
professional services agreements approved to form b y the City Attorney; and, 4)
Authorized the Mayor to execute two professional services agreements for ongoing
services approved to form by the City Attorney.
H. Consideration and possible action to establish the City’s appropriation limit
for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Ramos)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 APPROPRIATION LIMIT AT $37,516,080 FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES.
I. Consideration and possible action to review the first biannual 2023 Border
Issues report. (Barnes)
Received and filed the first biannual report on the status of Border Issues for 2023.
J. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Infinity Technologies for geographic information systems (GIS) support
services. (Garrett)
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1) Approved a professional services agreement (PSA) with Infinity Technologies for
GIS support services for a two-year term with an optional one-year extension to be
exercised at the discretion of the Contract Officer not to extend beyond June 30,
2025, at an annual cost of $75,000 and a total not-to-exceed contract sum of
$225,000; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the PSA in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
K. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Sciences Associates to
complete the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. (Bobbett)
1) Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with
Environmental Sciences Associates (ESA) (Attachment A) to increase the agreement
amount by $20,000 consisting of $14,000 and a contingency of $6,000 for a new
contract sum of $288,089.48, extend the term to December 29, 2023, and augment
the scope of work to complete the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update in
response to the comments received by California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD); and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Environmental Sciences Associates in a form approved by the City Attorney.
L. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Acorn Technology Services for managed Information Technology (IT)
services. (Buchwald)
1) Awarded a professional services agreement (PSA) to Acorn Technology Services
to provide managed IT services at an annual cost of $204,600 and not to exceed
$900,000 for a period of four years, including one optional one -year extension, and,
2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the PSA, in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney, as amended by late correspondence.
M. Consideration and possible action to approve compensation changes for
competitive, confidential and management, and part-time employees. (DeZiel)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING,
RESTATING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-67 THAT CONFIRMS
AND ADOPTS THE CITY-WIDE SALARY AND HOURLY COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES (FULL TIME AND PART TIME), EXCEPT
THE CITY MANAGER, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023.
N. Consideration and possible action to approve the successor Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Rancho
Palos Verdes Employees Association (RPVEA) for the period of July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2025. (DeZiel)
Adopted Resolution No. 2023-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND
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ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2025
O. Consideration and possible action to approve the City’s Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Loya)
1) Reviewed the recommended revisions to the City’s FY 2023-24 Investment
Policy, including recommendations by the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC); and,
2) If deemed acceptable, approved the FY 2023-24 Investment Policy applicable to
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency, and Rancho Palos Verdes Improvement Authority , as
amended by late correspondence.
P. Consideration and possible action to award professional services agreements
and amendments for various Public Works services. (Awwad)
1) Awarded a professional services agreement to All City Management Services,
Inc. for school crossing guard and related services in the amount of up to $129,865
plus a 15% contingency for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and two optional one-year
extensions; 2) Awarded a professional services agreement to Rigg Consulting Inc.
for civil engineering services in the amount of up to $300,000 plus a 15%
contingency of for a five-year term; 3) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the
professional services agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services Inc. for
environmental cleanup and related services, increasing the compensation by up to
$390,000 plus a 15% contingency, and extending the term by two years; 4) Affirmed
a budget transfer of $68,302 from various unspent budget accounts to fund
additional environmental cleanup services by Ocean Blue Environment Services Inc.
in FY 2022-23; 5) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the professional services
agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation for janitorial and custodial services,
increasing the compensation by up to $300,000 plus a 15% contingency, and
extending the term by three years; 6) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the
professional services agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc. for Landscape and
Lighting Maintenance District administration, increasing the compensation by up to
$15,805 for a total of up to $25,905 plus a 15% contingency, and extending the term
by one year; 7) Affirmed retroactive contract authorization to the professional
services agreement with Harris & Associates for work performed on the FY 2021-22
Engineer’s Report in the amount of $5,125; 8) Awarded a professional services
agreement to Hardy & Harper Inc. for public works maintenance and related services
in the amount of up to $2,167,651 plus a 15% contingency for a five-year term; 9)
Awarded a professional services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
for right-of-way permitting, review, and related services in the amount of up to
$308,880 plus a 15% contingency for a one-year term;10) Awarded a professional
services agreement to Sunbeam Consulting for right-of-way permitting, review,
inspection, and other services in the amount of up to $3,159,456 plus a 15%
contingency for a five-year term; 11) Awarded a professional services agreement to
MSW Consultants for solid waste management consulting and related services in
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the amount of up to $379,090 plus a 15% contingency for a three-year term with an
optional three-year extension; 12) Awarded a professional services agreement to
Yunex, LLC for streetlight maintenance and related services in the amount of up to
$195,000 plus a 15% contingency for a three-year term with an optional three-year
extension; 13) Awarded a professional services agreement to Sweeping Corp of
America (SCA) of California, LLC, for street sweeping and related services in the
amount of up to $1,434,791 plus a 15% contingency for a three-year term with an
optional three-year extension; 14) Awarded a professional services agreement to
Yunex, LLC for traffic signal maintenance and related services in the amount of up to
$420,000 plus a 15% contingency for a three-year term with an optional three-year
extension; 15) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement
with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for stormwater quality monitoring, reporting, and
related services, increasing the compensation by up to $172,526 for a total of up to
$1,142,209 plus a 15% contingency; 16) Affirmed a budget transfer of $101,876
from various unspent budget accounts to fund additional stormwater quality services
in FY 2022-23; and, 17) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreements and amendments in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to approve setting the Citywide
Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District levy to zero for Fiscal Year
2023-24. (Hevener)
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.
Mayor Ferraro declared the public hearing open.
Director of Public Works Ramzi Awwad presented a brief report.
By acclamation, it was so ordered by Mayor Ferraro and the City Council to:
Continue the public hearing to the July 18, 2023, City Council meeting to allow for
the required public notice to be timely published in a local newspaper.
2. Consideration and possible action to recover nuisance abatement costs on
property located at 3510 Coolheights Drive (CMUNI2021-0003). (Monroy)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly
published, a written protest was received from Ping Shen, late correspondence
distributed and there were two requests to speak.
Mayor Ferraro recused herself at 8:10 P.M.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing open.
Assistant City Attorney Gerli briefly discussed the item and explained that as the
appeal was not filed timely there was technically no written protest received. She
then introduced Code Enforcement Officer Rudy Monroy who presented a staff
report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Ping Shen and
Jim Hevener.
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to approve
Staff recommendations as follows: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-33, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS
AND AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, IN THE FORM OF A LIEN IN
THE AMOUNT OF $4,285.50, TO RECOVER ABATEMENT COSTS ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3510 COOLHEIGHTS DRIVE (APN 7558-014-027)
(CASE NO. CMUNI2021-0003); and, 2) Directed Staff to submit to the Los Angeles
County Auditor/Controller for collection in the next applicable tax roll year the
confirmed Nuisance Abatement Costs in the amount of $4,285.50 and to direct the
City Attorney and the Finance Director to prepare and cause to be recorded in the
Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder appropriate notices of liens which
document the amount of Nuisance Abatement Costs assessed for the property
located at 3510 Coolheights Drive (APN 7558-014-027).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Bradley* (via Zoom), Seo, and Cruikshank
NOES: None
RECUSED: Mayor Ferraro
Mayor Ferraro rejoined at 8:45 P.M.
Councilman Bradley recused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 8:45
P.M.
3. Consideration and possible action to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
for all City’s funds, the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and
Improvement Authorities. (Ramos/Loya)
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.
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Mayor Ferraro declared the public hearing open.
Interim Director of Finance Brittany Ruiz presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Councilmember Alegria noted the CIP funds analysis would be considered by the
Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) with options for the Civic Center funding. City
Manager Mihranian confirmed the Committee would begin their review by the end
of summer and at that point adjustments could be considered for the CIP budget .
Mayor Ferraro declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Conducted a public hearing on the FY 2023-24
Budget of all City’s funds, the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and
Improvement Authorities; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-34, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
A BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; and, 3) Adopted
Resolution No. IA 2023-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
JOINT POWERS IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Seo, Cruikshank, and Mayor Ferraro
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bradley
REGULAR BUSINESS:
4. Consideration and possible action to receive the 2024 Financial Model. (Loya)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak.
Interim Director of Finance Brittany Ruiz presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to approve
Staff recommendations as follows: received and filed the 2024 Financial Model.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Seo, Cruikshank, and Mayor Ferraro
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bradley
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5. Consideration and possible action to accept the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department Service Level Authorization for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Hunter)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak.
City Manager Mihranian introduced Administrative Analyst Shaunna Hunter who
presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
City Manager Mihranian noted that the five-year contract is a “menu of services” that is
an agreement stipulating the City will use LASD for law enforcement services for five
years. However, the 575 form allows for the City to amend or adjust upward or
downward services provided by LASD annually and its the City’s intent to bring this to
the Council in the first quarterly of FY 2023-24 to review opportunities to better manage
costs and enhance services provided to the City by the LASD.
Councilmember Alegria added that the desire was to review the form in the first quarter
and to then coordinate how to best utilize the pilot program the City Council considered
a couple months ago without compromising or decreasing services.
Councilmember Seo inquired as to how the statistics for the number of cars per shift
was determined.
City Manager Mihranian noted Staff would inquire and return in October with the
information.
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank inquired as to whether the Pano AI cameras could detect
smoke from fireworks that may be set off.
City Manager Mihranian said he would inquire with Pano AI.
Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Authorized the City Manager to sign the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department Service Level Authorization for FY 2023-24 at a total City
annual cost of $7,864,680.23; and, 2) Directed Staff to work with the Public Safety
Subcommittee and Regional Contract Law Committee within the first quarter of FY
2023-24 to identify cost-saving opportunities within the 575 Service Level Authorization
and return to the City Council in October 2023.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Seo, Cruikshank, and Mayor Ferraro
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bradley
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6. Consideration and possible action to receive a quarterly status report on Fiscal
Year 2022-23 City Council Goals and to approve FY 2023-24 City Council Goals.
(Bañales)
Mayor Ferraro moved to hear a brief staff report. Without objection, this was so ordered.
Deputy City Manager Karina Bañales presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Ferraro, to approve Staff
recommendations as amended: 1) Receive and file a fourth-quarter status report on the
FY 2022-23 City Council Goals; and 2) Approve the FY 2022-23 City Council Goals and
to include Planning entitlements and CEQA, including language additions to “either 4.5
or 4.6 to approve funding plan/funding plan component fo r the Civic Center Plan” as
well as to include/embed in 4.7 or 4.8 2 line items that include Development of
Schematic/Design Contest/Planning Process and Revenue sources.”
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alegria, Seo, Cruikshank, and Mayor Ferraro
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bradley
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank requested the staff report regarding Taxpayer Protection
and Government Accountability Act be brought forward at the July 18 meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank requested a staff report to discuss a potential annexation of
Federal Land.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization
and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:54 P.M., Mayor Ferraro adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on July 18, 2023, for a Closed
Session Meeting, followed by a Regular meeting at 7:00 P.M.
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Barbara Ferraro, Mayor
Attest:
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Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk