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20231017 Late Correspondence
Subject: FW: FW: Civic Center Master Plan Discussion From: Jim Knight <knightjim33@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:50 PM To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov> Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Re: FW: Civic Center Master Plan Discussion Matt, Can you also share with the Council that my plan includes remodeling the existing building to the Tuscany style and an addition to the westerly side of the existing building with a Council chamber overlooking the ocean, lower point vicente and Santa Monica mountains.I have 30 years experience with remodeling older buildings and the cross strapping of the existing concrete block would make the building earthquake stable and this would be far less cost than the new building proposal Thanks, Jim On Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 4:43 PM Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov> wrote: Hi Jim, Thanks for you your email and attached documents. They will be distributed to the City Council tonight as late correspondence. Take Care- Matt Matt Waters Senior Administrative Analyst 1 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 www.rpvca.gov mattw@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5218 p From: Jim Knight <knightjim33@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:39 PM To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov> Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Re: FW: Civic Center Master Plan Discussion Matt In reviewing the documentation for item # 2 tonight I did not see my proposal for the Civic Center design I sent to the Civic Center subcommittee. Attached is that proposal for Council to consider. It incorporates many sustainable concepts. 2 Jim Knight On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 9:26 AM Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov> wrote: From: Do Not Reply@rpvca.gov <listserv@civicplus.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 4:00 PM To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov> Subject: Civic Center Master Plan Discussion Civic Center aster Plan Discussion The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is in the process of developing a master plan to potentially redevelop the Ken Dyda Civic Center on Hawthorne Boulevard, a former Nike missile site that has housed City Hall since the mid-197os. On October 17, the City Council will consider recommendations from the Civic Center Advisory Committee and Finance Advisory Committee regarding a preliminary conceptual site plan, project phasing, and potential project funding options, and to determine whether to proceed to Stage 2 of the master planning process. 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. Share your questions and comments with the City Council before the meeting by emailing them to cc@rpvca.gov. If you would like to speak on this item during the meeting or leave a pre-recorded voice message, please complete a form at rpvca.gov/participate. 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, ~. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho 3 Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or accommodation. Share on F acebook Share via Email Copyright 2023 Rancho Palos Verdes. All Rights Reserved. 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Share on Twitter Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Matt Waters Senior Administrative Analyst City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 www.rpvca.gov mattw@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5218 p 4 Powered by 5 From: Jim Knight To:ccac@rpvca.gov Date: April 25, 2022 RE: New Civic Center I would like to propose that the City consider two options for the new civic center. -The existing structure can be done in a Tuscany style fac;:ade which would be in line with Frank Vanderlip's vision of the Palos Verdes peninsula. -Sustainable design can be integrated into the structures with geothermal ventilation, passive cooling and heating as well as solar energy. -Electric vehicle charging stations should be part of the plan not only for the public but when the City replaces their fleet then the charging stations would be in place for a purchase of EV s. Attached are some details of my suggestions for the new Civic Center office buildings. Thank you, Jim Knight Design Concepts for New Civic Center Jim Knight 4-25-2022 I Frank Vanderlip Palos Verdes Peninsula Concept Courtyard between main offices and Building and Safety. Architectural detail of entry walkway cover from parking lot Tuscany stone veneer Pitched red tile roof (heating and cooling equipment space) <,~------"---·--,~--~ .. -~ ,.__ ---di----- Inside ra ator /,'/\ ~--, f< \._, ;:.:.:.}<;.~,,}\ \:. . ' Civic Center Design by Jim Knight 4-25-2022 Not to Scale ~~L'Dtdz Geothermal pipes ________ CFM engineered to meet office space requirements \ -------- Inside radiator __,,,--l·---___ / I-. Existing concrete block wall TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2023 SUBJECT: ADDITIONS/REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA _____________________________________________________________________ Attached are revisions/additions and/or amendments to the agenda material presented for tonight’s meeting. Item No. Description of Material 2 Email from Bob Nelson; Email exchange between Staff and Joan Russell 3 Email from Bob Nelson ** PLEASE NOTE: Materials attached after the color page(s) were submitted through Monday, October 16, 2023**. Respectfully submitted, _______________ Teresa Takaoka L:\LATE CORRESPONDENCE\2023\2023 Coversheets\20231017 additions revisions to agenda.docx Subject: FW: late correspondence Item 2 From: Robert Nelson <robert.nelson@rpvca.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2023 8:35 PM To: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov>; Vina Ramos <Vramos@rpvca.gov> Subject: CC 10/17: CivicCenter Agenda Writeup Matt and Vina, After attending the last couple FAC and CCAC meetings, I looked forward to your item and just finished my 1st read. You have done an amazing job of putting puzzle pieces together! As with anything this detailed and your obvious desire to be sure all the facts are there, it is extensive and a bit foggy reading in places (the long histories of how FAC and CCAC got to today and what each considered along the way I found had to be read slowly and then made sense!! Good job!). FYI: You might take a look at: Pg. 4; 3rd line from the bottom; 'his area' probably should be 'This area'. Pg. 1 O; 2nd para; council to determine if we go to stage 2 but that is not one of the Recommendations on pg.1 where 'additional information' is a qualifying delay in that decision. My 25 cents says they'll kick the can down the road but hopefully define what they further need to make that decision. The underlying reasons obviously will include inability to put financing together at this meeting. Pg. 29; 2nd para; you reference CCAC 'phasing' when I think you want 'priorities.' Anyway, well done, well done indeed. Look forward to Tuesday! Bob Nelson Planning Commissioner 310-418-8483 1 Subject: FW: Civic Center Discussion From: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 1:41 PM To: j.russell j.russell <j.russell@cox.net>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Cc: Matt Waters <MattW@rpvca.gov>; Vina Ramos <Vramos@rpvca.gov>; Ramzi Awwad <rawwad@rpvca.gov> Subject: RE: Civic Center Discussion Ms. Russell, The City Council is in receipt of your email and appreciate you taking the time to ask your question in advance of tonight's meeting. In regards to Ladera Linda, the project budget is at approximately $19 million (City Council approved budget on March 1, 2023 was $18,770,084). The project is expected to be within budget overall (pending the cost to install an emergency generator to support an evacuation center for the east side of the City). However, similar to most construction projects, there have been a couple of unforeseen costs such as revisions to the fencing plan on the ocean side and added costs to add personnel onsite to manage construction vehicles arriving at unpermitted hours. The land movement associated with the greater Portuese Bend Landslide complex is the City Council's highest priority. Resources are being committed to the landslide and to assist the two geologic hazard abatement districts in the area (Abalone Cove and Klondike Canyon) that are responsible to mitigate land movement within their respective boundary limits. That said, tonight the Council is going to receive reports from the Civic Center Advisory Committee and Finance Advisory Committee on their recommendations regarding the preliminary master site plan and budget. The scope has been scaled back in terms of prioritizing what components can be built in certain phases depending on available funding sources beginning in 2027 (anticipated construction start date for planning purposes). At this time, no construction funds have been allocated by the Council. In fact, a final design nor construction drawings have been prepared. Let me know if you have any follow up questions. Ara 1 Ara Michael Mihranian City Manager aram@rpvca.gov Phone -(310) 544-5202 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.rpvca.gov ~ G[TIT()N ,,,,,.. Google Play t'"iH<1i! ffit''>l:JQP 1.onL:1ins inforrnaUon lo thr, (Hy ot Rancho Ptiln~~ Vetdf,s 1 v,,h!ch nwy b0 rnn!irkntiai, iJnd/01 p1otected tinrn disdo;;me. T!w information is intended only fo, use ot tile ind:s:idual or enlity nt1ri:r.)d_ Ur1r1ulhnii11:d dis~iernlnd\•ic1111 d!1:-itrlbutionf rn copyinu i:i ~ltkUy p1nh\bitQd. 1( you 1Pcelved this Qrnaii in E:'rrcr1 or not an intendc•d recipient, pl,,;isE· notify tlw sender immediately. Thank you for yonr assistance and (OO\Jf,1f1tinn. From: j.russell j.russell <j.russell@cox.net> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 9:34 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Civic Center Discussion To the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, Thank you for continuing to keep our community informed regarding our local issues. I would like to ask two questions before proceeding to Stage 2 of the master planning process for the Civic Center: 1) What was the final amount that was spent on the Ladera Linda Community Center and was there any unforeseen costs that put the project over budget? 2) Has there been any discussion of scaling back the project due to the fact there has been so much concern of the land movement in the area? Thank you, Joan Russell 28978 Palos Verdes Dr. East Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310/413-7871 2 Subject: FW: CC Mtng 10/17: Legislative Update: Passed Housing Bills (56) Attachments: Newsom Signs 56 Housing and Tenant Protections Bills .pdf; AB 1485 Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Automatically Intervene In Housing Enforcement Lawsuits Signed by Governor Newsom State of California -Department of Justice -Office of the Attorney General.pdf From: Robert Nelson <robert.nelson@rpvca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:22 AM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov> Subject: CC Mtng 10/17: Legislative Update: Passed Housing Bills (56) Council, Tonight you will receive an update on our Legislature's 2023 bills RPV has tracked. Since that report, our Gov has signed many more that involve housing -56 bills in total in one fell swoop. Attached is a brief list and explanation of those. Also, AB1485 gives the Atty Gen the ability to step in, joining the suing party, where a city is being sued by a 3rd party and does not have an approved 6th HEU. Both the short list and AB1485 explanation are attached. All FYI -if interested. Has been sent to your PC for our info. Bob Nelson Planning Commissioner 310-418-8483 1 3. Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California I California Governor 10/13/23, 5:18 PM Governor Newsom Signs PackagetoStreamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California Published: Oct 11, 2023 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom signs an extensive housing package consisting of 56 bills to help address California's decades-in-the-making housing crisis by simplifying and expediting the construction of new housing, protecting tenants, and keeping housing affordable. SACRAMENTO -Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed 56 bills into law that incentivize and reduce barriers to housing and support the development of more affordable homes. This legislation streamlines housing developments, allows institutions like colleges and religious organizations to use portions of their property to build housing, and continues a state statute used to hold local communities accountable for their f 9 ir share of housing. Since taking office, Governor Newsom and the Legislature have invested $30 billion in affordable housing production and enacted dozens of CEQA reforms into law. In addition, Governor Newsom championed the creation of the Housing Accountability Unit at the California Department of Housing and Community Development to make sure cities and counties fulfill their legal responsibilities to plan and permit their fair share of housing. This focus on accountability has in part led to a 15-year high in housing starts in California. https:/!www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/11/governor-newsom-signs-package-to-streamline-housing-and-expand-tenant-protections-in-california/ Page 1 of 7 Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California I California Governor 10/13/23, 5:18 PM WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: "It's simple math -California needs to build more housing and ensure the housing we have is affordable. In partnership with the Legislature, we have advanced billions of dollars to that end. These 56 bills build on that work, supporting tenants and ensuring cities are held accountable to plan for and permit their fair share of housing." "California desperately needs to ramp up housing production, and the Governor's actions today help put us on a path to achieve that goal," said Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). "The era of saying no to housing is coming to an end. We've been planting seeds for years to get California to a brighter housing future, and today we're continuing strongly down that path." The Governor signed SB 4 by Senator Wiener, colloquially known as Yes In God's Backyard (YIGBY), which allows a religious institution or independent institution of higher education to build a housing development project on their property "by right." The Governor also signed SB 423 by Senator Wiener, which extends the sunset on SB 35 (Wiener, Chapter 366, Statutes of 2017), requiring local governments that are failing to meet state housing planning goals to streamline affordable housing projects. Below is a complete list of bills signed by the Governor: • AB 12 by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) -Tenancy: security deposits. • AB 84 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego) -Property tax: welfare exemption: affordable housing. • AB 281 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Contra Costa)-Planning and zoning: housing: post entitlement phase permits. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/11/governor-newsom-signs-package-to-streamline-housing-and-expand-tenant-protections-in-california/ Page 2 of 7 Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California I California Governor 10/13/23, 5:18 PM • AB 318 by Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) -Mobile home Residency Law Protection Act. • AB 319 by Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael)-Mobile home Parks Act: inspectors: conflict of interest: enforcement actions: sunset. • AB 323 by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) -Density Bonus Law: purchase of density bonus units by nonprofit housing organizations: civil actions. • AB 346 by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton)-Income tax credits: low-income housing: California Debt Limit Allocation Committee rulemaking. • AB 434 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Contra Costa)-Housing element: notice of violation. • AB 480 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco)-Surplus land. • AB 516 by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-San Bernardino)-Mitigation Fee Act: fees for improvements: reports and audits. • AB 519 by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo (D-Los Angeles) -Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup: affordable housing: consolidated application and coordinated review process. Signing message here. • AB 529 by Assemblymembers Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino )-Adaptive reuse projects. • AB 548 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-San Diego)-State Housing Law: inspection. • AB 572 by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco)-Common interest developments: imposition of assessments. • AB 671 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego)-Cal Home Program: accessory dwelling units . • https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/11/governor-newsom-signs-package-to-streamline-housing-and-expand-tenant-protections-in-california/ Page 3 of 7 •• Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California I California Governor 10/13/23, 5:18 PM AB 812 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-San Diego)-Housing development approvals: reserving affordable units in or near a cultural district for artists. A signing message can be found here. • AB 821 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Contra Costa)-Planning and zoning: general plan: zoning ordinance: conflicts. • AB 894 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Los Angles) Parking requirements. Shared parking. • AB 911 by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo (D-Los Angeles)-Unlawfully restrictive covenants: affordable housing. • AB 976 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco) -Accessory dwelling units: owner-occupancy requirements. • AB 1033 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco) -Accessory dwelling units: local ordinances: separate sale or conveyance. • AB 1114 by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco)-Planning and zoning: housing development projects: post entitlement phase permits. • AB 1218 by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Los Angeles)- Development projects: demolition of residential dwelling units. • AB 1287 by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego)-Density Bonus Law: maximum allowable residential density: additional density bonus and incentives or concessions. • AB 1308 by Assemblymembers Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton)-Planning and Zoning Law: single-family residences: parking requirements. • AB 1317 by Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles)-Unbundled parking. • AB 1319 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) -Bay Area Housing Finance Authority: housing revenue. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/11/governor-newsom-signs-package-to-streamline-housing-and-expand-tenant-protections-in-california/ Page 4 of 7 Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California I California Governor • AB 1332 by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale) -Accessory dwelling units: pre-approved plans. 10/13/23, 5:18 PM • AB 1386 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino)-Veterans housing: tenant referrals. • AB 1449 by Assemblymembers David Alvarez (D-San Diego )-Affordable housing: California Environmental Quality Act: exemption. • AB 1474 by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes (D-San Bernardino)- California Statewide Housing Plan. AB 1485 by Assemblymember Matt • Haney (D-San Francisco)-Housing element: enforcement: Attorney General. • AB 1490 by Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose)-Affordable housing development projects: adaptive reuse. • AB 1508 by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-San Bernardino)- Department of Housing and Community Development: California Statewide Housing Plan. • AB 1528 by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Los Angeles) -Housing authorities: property taxation. • AB 1620 by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles)-Costa- Hawkins Rental Housing Act: permanent disabilities: comparable or smaller units. • AB 1633 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco) -Housing Accountability Act: disapprovals: California Environmental Quality Act. • AB 1734 by Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer Sr. (D-Los Angeles)-Local Government: Surplus Land Act: exemptions. • AB 1764 by the Committee on Housing and Community Development - Housing omnibus. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/11/governor-newsom-signs-package-to-streamline-housing-and-expand-tenant-protections-in-california/ Page 5 of 7 Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California I California Governor 10/13/23, 5:18 PM SENATE BILLS: • SB 4 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) -Planning and zoning: housing development: higher education institutions and religious institutions. • SB 34 by Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana) -Surplus land disposal: violations: County of Orange. SB 82 by Senator Seyarto (R-Murrieta)- • Property taxation: disabled veterans' exemption: eligibility letters. • SB 229 by Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana) -Surplus land: disposal of property: violations: public meeting. • SB 240 by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa)-Surplus state real property: affordable housing and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals. • SB 267 by Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton)-Credit history of persons receiving government rent subsidies. • SB 341 by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park)-Housing development. • SB 423 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) -Land use: streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments. • SB 439 by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) -Special motions to strike: priority housing development projects. • SB 482 by Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) -Multifamily Housing Program: supportive housing: capitalized operating reserves. • SB 520 by Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) -Property taxation: homeowners' exemption. • SB 593 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) -Redevelopment: successor agency debt: City and County of San Francisco. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/11/governor-newsom-signs-package-to-streamline-housing-and-expand-tenant-proteclions-in-california/ Page 6 of 7 Governor Newsom Signs Package to Streamline Housing and Expand Tenant Protections in California I California Governor 10/13/23, 5:18 PM • SB 684 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced) -Land use: streamlined approval processes: development projects of 10 or fewer residential units on urban lots under 5 acres. • SB 713 by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) -Planning and zoning: density bonuses: development standard. • SB 734 by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) -Property tax: possessory interests. • SB 747 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced)-Land use: surplus land. • SB 789 by Senators Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) : Elections: Senate Constitutional Amendment 2 of the 2021-22 Regular Session and Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 of the 2023-24 Regular Session. For full tep<t of the bills, visit: .o.ttp:/ /_l_~gi.1J.fQ ... !~.gi$.J.9J1J.r.~.:.9.9.·g9.y_. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/11 /governor-newsom-signs-package-to-streamline-housing-and-expand-tenant-protections-in-california/ Page 7 of 7 Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Automatically Intervene In ... of California -Department of Justice -Office of the Attorney General 10/15/23, 7:31 PM O □~j Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe State of California Department o!Justice ROB BONTA Attorney General Search Translate Website I Traducir Sitio Wet Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Automatically Intervene In Housing Enforcement Lawsuits Signed by Governor Newsom Press Release / Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Automatically I ... Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Banta today issued a statement in response to Assembly Bill 1485 (AB 1485), a bill that he sponsored, being signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Effective January 1, 2024, AB 1485 will permit the Attorney General to automatically intervene without court permission in lawsuits brought by third parties for alleged violations of state housing laws. Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) authored the legislation, and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) was the principal coauthor. "When it comes to addressing our housing crisis, there's not a moment to waste. Time is of the essence," said Attorney General Rob Bonta. "AB 1485 recognizes that urgency. It will allow my office to represent the state's interests more easily in lawsuits filed by third parties to enforce our housing laws. I am grateful to Assemblymember Haney and Senator Wiener for AB 1485." "The housing crisis is only getting worse as anti-housing local governments are brazenly breaking the law and stopping new housing developments from being built," said Assemblymember Matt Haney. "We need every tool available to hold these local governments accountable when they break the law." "State officials can no longer turn a blind eye to obstructionist local governments attempting to block progress on California's housing crisis," said Senator Scott Wiener. "Progress depends on accountability, and with the strong leadership of Attorney General Banta, we're about to make a lot of progress to address the housing crisis." At present, third parties, such as housing advocacy organizations and housing developers, are generally allowed to take legal action against cities or counties that violate state housing laws. The office of the Attorney General can only become involved in the third party's litigation by filing a motion to intervene and asking the court for permission to represent the state's interests. Courts can take months to decide whether to https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta's-spo ... matically-intervene-housing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Page 1 of 2 Attorney General Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Automatically Intervene In ... of California -Department of Justice -Office of the Attorney General 10/15/23, 7:31 PM grant such a request. The office of the Attorney General will no longer have to ask courts for permission to become involved in those lawsuits filed by third parties. Instead, pursuant to AB 1485, the office of the Attorney General will have "the unconditional right to intervene" whether intervening in an independent capacity or due to a referral from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The text of the legislation can be found here. ### Office of the Attorney General Accessibility Privacy Policy Conditions of Use Disclaimer © 2023 DOJ https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta's-spo ... matically-intervene-housing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Page 2 of 2 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: OCTOBER 16, 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, October 17, 2023, City Council meeting: Item No. Description of Material F Email from Sharon Yarber 2 Email exchange between Staff and Dianne and James Hassen 3 Updates from Staff Respectfully submitted, __________________ Teresa Takaoka L:\LATE CORRESPONDENCE\2023\2023 Coversheets\20231017 additions revisions to agenda thru Monday.docx Subject: FW: Agenda item F on the Consent Calendar From: Sharon Yarber <sharon@sharonyarber.com> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2023 1:00 PM To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov> Subject: Agenda item Fon the Consent Calendar Dear Council, This item is not, in my opinion, something that should be on the Consent Calendar; rather it should be an item on the Regular Agenda so that the public's attention is drawn to it {as Consent Calendar items are often glossed over as unimportant ministerial type "stuff"). I am opposed to the increase in the City's HSA contribution. The company where I used to work had a similar PPO plan with an HSA for a high deductible plan. Employees paid for their insurance {although the employer certainly paid a large part of the overall premium) but the company contribution was $400. The amount that the City is already contributing is significant, particularly given that the entire premium is paid for by the City for the employee. Indeed, I was rather shocked when I read the staff report and saw how much is already being contributed. We need to be fiscally conservative and while we need to provide competitive compensation packages, I would like to see (and I would think you would as well) evidence as to what other comparable cities pay so that we can gauge our competitive posture before making a decision on this matter. Thank you for your consideration. Sharon Yarber 1 F Subject: FW: Civic Center Master Plan Discussion From: Dianne Hassen <dihassen@icloud.com> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2023 10:43 AM To: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; kwioui@icloud.com <kwioui@icloud.com> Subject: Re: Civic Center Master Plan Discussion Dear Ara, Thank you for taking the time to get back to us. Some time ago-1980s -the city hired geologists and they recommended a number of ways to slow the Klondike landslide complex: 1. Improving drainage. 2. Reducing the angle of the slope. 3. Excavating to unload the top of the slope. 4. Building a protective berm or wall to buttress the bottom of the slope. To my understanding, the city is currently focused only on improving the drainage (item 1) and not planning on tackling items 2-4 above. Could you tell me why we are not also considering any of the other recommendations above (items 2-4) in addition to the drainage? Is there any way I can get access to the geologist recommendations performed during the earlier study back in the 1980s? Thank you. James. Hassen On Oct 11, 2023, at 6:44 PM, Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov> wrote: Hi Dianne, The City Council is in receipt of your email and your concerns regarding the landslide and how it impacts other capital projects under consideration by the City. First and foremost, be assured that the landslide is the City Council's highest priority -as reflected in the actions taken at the October 3 City Council meeting along with all the community coordination and action plans underway. For the Seaview area, the Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District (KCLAD) was formed in 1981 with the intent to implement landslide mitigation measures. The City Council is committed in assisting ACLAD on expanding its mitigation measures and expediting the permitting process so that measures can occur immediately. As of today's working group meeting, which includes representatives from Seaview and KCLAD, additional dewatering wells are planned to be installed at the intersection of Dauntless and Exultant. 1 That said, the City continues to move other business along on various matters. One of the long- standing projects has been the Civic Center Master Plan. This coming Tuesday, the Council will not be funding the construction of the project. In fact, there are no construction plans at this time. What the Council will be considering are recommendations from two advisory committees -Finance Advisory Committee and Civic Center Advisory Committee -on their initial recommendations on the preliminary conceptual site plan, construction phasing schedule, and budget. The preliminary budget under consideration takes into account other City Capital projects, such as the landslide remediation efforts, as well as a 30 year forecast on City expenditures. Considering all this, the City Council is being asked to direct staff to come back at a future meeting with more information on what Stage 2 of the master planning process would entail to determine how to move forward. There are still a few stages to occur over the next few years before construction funding is considered. I hope this brief explanation helps put things in perspective and underscores that your concerns are shared by City Council as well. Ara Ara Michael Mihranian City Manager aram@rpvca.gov Phone• (310) 544•5202 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Hancho Palos Verdes, CA 4<l2 /':i Website: www.rpvca.gov From: Dianne Hassen <dihassen@icloud.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 4:48 PM To: Dianne Hassen <dihassen@icloud.com> Subject: Civic Center Master Plan Discussion Dear Council Members, ►~Play As a resident of Seaview, which is experiencing major land movement problems, I find it difficult to understand how the City Council is considering diverting funds, that could be used to rectify Seaview's problem, for use in the proposed project on the agenda. According to the Staff Report, there is 18.6 million dollars on hand and the consideration of a long term loan for 26.8 million dollars for the development. Funds for a civic center vs funds to prevent homes being red tagged? 2 Dianne and James Hassen 4230 Stalwart Drive 3 From: Sent: To: Cc: Shaunna Hunter Monday, October 16, 2023 4:26 PM CC; CityClerk Ara Mihranian; Karina Banales Subject: Late Correspondence: Regular Business Item No. 3 2023 Legislative Session Update Report Attachments: Legislatve Updates Matrix for Website 10162023.pdf Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers, In anticipation of tomorrow's City Council Regular Business Item No. 3 Consideration, and possible action to receive a status update from the 2023 legislative session, I would like to provide you with the latest information on the status of legislation recently presented to the governor for approval or veto. The staff report was completed prior to the October 14, 2023, deadline for the governor's signature. This email encompasses several items that were awaiting the governor's decisions on legislation for which the city either took positions in support, opposition, or was closely monitoring. For your convenience, I have attached a Bill Matrix with comprehensive updates and have posted the bill matrix to the city website under the legislative corner. A summary of the key outcomes is listed below: • AB 894 -Housing and Land Use Legislation: Approved and signed by the governor. • SB 4 -Housing and Land Use Legislation: Approved and signed by the governor. • SB 423 -Housing and Land Use Legislation: Approved and signed by the governor. • AB 309 -Social Housing Legislation: Vetoed by the governor. Please review the attached Bill Matrix for a more detailed breakdown of these and other legislative updates. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. Bill Number Bill Title City's Bill Outcome Legislative Platform Position AB 825 Bicycles on Sidewalks Oppose Vetoed by the Public Safety Governor AB 309 Social Housing Oppose Vetoed by the Housing and Land Use unless Governor Amended AB 1484 Temporary Public Employees Oppose Approved, signed Government and chaptered Transparency and Efficiency SB 423 Land Use: Streamlined housing Oppose Approved, signed Housing and Land Use approvals, multifamily housing and chaptered developments SB 4 Planning and zoning: housing Oppose Approved, signed Housing and Land Use development: higher education and chaptered institutions and religious institution AB 825 Bicycles on Sidewalks Oppose Vetoed by the Public Safety Governor 1 3 SB3 63 Facilities for inpatient and Support Died in Public Safety residential mental health and Committee substance use disorder: database SB 244 Right to Repair Support Approved, signed N/A and chaptered AB 584 California Coastal Development Support Approved, signed, Public Safety/ Emergency Waiver and chaptered Environmental Quality SB 43 Behavioral Health Watching Approved, signed Public Safety and chaptered AB 1637 Local government: internet websites Watching Approved, signed Government and email addresses and chaptered Transparency and Efficiency AB 894 Parking requirements: Shared Watching Approved, signed Housing and Land Use Parking and chaptered Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, Shaunna Hunter, MPA Public Safety Administrative Analyst II City Manager's Office shunter@rpvca.gov Phone -(310) 544-5305 Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Website: www.rpvca.gov -0 ' . DOWNLOAD 'hlr ~ GETITON II!''' Google Play Tlrs e rniiil message contains inforrn,1tion bclonc;irHJ to the of Rancho Palos Verdes, which may be privileged, confidential, ancl/or pl'<)tccted frorn ciisclosurc. Tik>. inforrralion is intended only use of the indlviduiil or cnhty nanwd. Unautl1ori1ecl clis'.;,'-rnincition, is strictly prohilJil<:d. If you rcccivccl tr.is email ,n cnor, or-arc not an intended recipient, please notify th,! you for your assistance and cooperation. 2 Legislative Corner Bill Matrix_ Updated 10162023 Bill Summary/Notes Explanation Position Legislative Platform Action Items Status AB 825 Bicycles on Sidewalk AB 825 will prohibit local authorities from restricting cycling on the sidewalk when a proper bike lane does not exist. Without safe bicycle infrastructure, cyclists should be able to use their best judgment about where they should ride for their own safety and the safety of those around them Oppostion Public Safety Letter of Oppostion Letter for City Council meeting 9/19/2023. Vetoed by the Governor. ACA13 (Ward)Voting Threshold This measure, subject to voter approval, requires an initiative constitutional amendment to comply with any increased voter approval threshold that it seeks to impose on future ballot measures. This measure also enshrines in the state constitution the ability of local governments to submit advisory questions to voters. Pending Support Government Transparency and Efficiency Adopted from committee 9/12/2023. Read 3rd time and adoped 9/14/2023.Senate amendments concurred in 9/15/2023. Held at Governors desk until afer March 2024 to be considered for the November 2024 ballot. ACA 10 (Haney)Fundamental Right to Housing Act This measure would declare that the state recognizes the fundamental human right to adequate housing for everyone in California. The measure would make it the shared obligation of state and local jurisdictions to respect, protect, and fulfill this right, by all appropriate means, as specified. Oppose Housing and Land Use Letter of Oppostion Died in Committee SB 244 (Eggman)Right to Repair Requires a manufacturer of electronic or appliance products to make available to product owners and repair shops, on fair and reasonable terms, sufficient documentation and functional parts and tools, to effect the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the product. Support N/A Letter of Support Assembly Appropriations, set for hearing on September 1 upon adjournment of session. Read third time and amended on 9/7/2023. Assembly amendments concurred in, ordered to engrossing 9/13/2023. Request for Signature sent by RPPG on 9/20/2022. Signed by Govenor 10/9/2023 Chapter 704, Statutes of 2023. AB 309 (Lee)Social Housing This bill would create the Social Housing Program within the Department of General Services to facilitate the construction of government-owned housing on leased state property or excess state-owned property. Cities would have no ability to impose zoning standards, objective standards, or design review requirements on state- owned or -leased land. Oppose unless amended Housing and Land Use Letter Oppose unless amended Senate Appropriations set for hearing on September 1. Read third time, passed and ordered to Senate 9/12/2023. read 3rd time, passed, ordered in the Assembly .Urgency clause adopted, Senate amendments concurred in, sent to engrossing and enrolling 9/14/2023. Vetoed by the Governor. AB1484 (Zbur)Temporary Public Employees This bill would create an option for temporary employees of cities and counties to join existing bargaining units of workers who perform similar work on a permanent basis. Oppose Government Transparency and Efficiency Letter of Opposition Senate Appropriations, set for hearing on September 1.Read a third time and ammended, ordered to a second reading on 9/8/2023. Read third time, passed. Ordered to Assembly 9/13/2023. Senate amendments concurred in and ordered to engrossing 9/13/2023. Signed by the Governor, Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 691, Statutes of 2023. AB 1637 (Irwin)Local government: internet websites and email addresses This bill would require local governments to transition their website and e-mail address to the “.gov” or “.ca.gov” domains, no later than January 1, 2025 and without reimbursement for the associated costs by the State Oppose Government Transparency and Efficiency Tracking Senate Appropriations-suspense file, set for hearing on September 1. Read third time ordered to assembly. Senate amendments concurred in, ordered to engrossing and enrolling 9/13/2023. Signed and approved by the governor of State, Chapter 586, Statutes 2023. SB423 (Wiener)Land Use: Streamlined housing approvals, multifamily housing developments This measure, among other provisions would authorize the California Department of General Services, in place of the local government for the purposes of ministerial, streamlined review for development on property owned by or leased to the State. Additionally, the measure indefinitely extends the provisions of SB 35 (a measure that provided streamlined approvals for infill projects for municipalities who have not met it RHNA allocations), will require prevailing wage to be paid on projects that exceed 10 units. On projects over 50 units the contractor must offer apprentices employment and pay for healthcare for workers and dependents Oppose Housing and Land Use Letter of Opposition Assembly, 2nd Reading, set for hearing on September 1, upon adjournment of session. Read third time, passed and ordered to Senate on 9/7/2023. Assembly amendments concurred in ordered to engrosing and enrolling. Presented to the govenor on 9/15/2023. Siigned by the governor, Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 778, Statutes of 2023 SB4 (Wiener)Planning and zoning: housing development: higher education institutions and religious institution This would require that a housing development project be a use by right upon the request of an applicant for streamlined approval, on any land owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution. Oppose Housing and Land Use Letter of Opposition Assembly, 2nd Reading, amended, referred to committee, set for hearing on September 1, upon adjournment of session. Read third time and passed, ordered to Senate on 9/7/2023. Presented to the govenor on 9/15/2023. Signed by the governor, Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 771, Statutes of 2023. AB894(Friedman)Parking requirements:Shared Parking This bill would require public agencies to allow entities with underutilized parking to share it with the public and other agencies. This bill would require public agencies to examine the feasibility of shared parking to replace new parking construction Watching_Oppose Housing and Land Use Amended, and re refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Appropriations committee, hearing set for September 1, upon adjournment of session. Read third time and amended and ordered to a second reading on 9/8/2023. Read third time, passed and ordered to Assembly 9/12/2023. Senate amenments concurred in 9/14/2023. Enrolled and presented to governor. Signed by the governor, Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 749, Statutes of 2023. AB584 (Hart)California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal development: emergency waiver This measure would give the Coastal Commission more flexibility in issuing emergency waivers for the reconstruction and repair of fallen and damaged structures along the California coast Support Public Safety Request for Signature Signed by the Governor, Chapter 118, Statues of 2023. AB33 (Bains)Fentanyl Addiction and Overdose Prevention Task Force This bill would establish the Fentanyl Addiction and Overdose Prevention Task Force to undertake various duties relating to fentanyl abuse, including, among others, collecting and organizing data on the nature and extent of fentanyl abuse in California and evaluating approaches to increase public awareness of fentanyl abuse Watching_Support Public Safety Senate Appropriations, set for hearing on September 1. Read third time and ordered to Assembly on 9/7/2023. Urgency clause adopted and orderd to Assembly 9/12/2023. Enrolled and presented to the governor. Pending Governor. 1 Legislative Corner Bill Matrix_ Updated 10162023 Bill Summary/Notes Explanation Position Legislative Platform Action Items Status SB363 (Eggman)Facilities for inpatient and residential mental health and substance use disorder: database This bill would which establish a real-time, internet-based database to collect, aggregate, and display information about beds in inpatient psychiatric facilities, crisis stabilization units, residential community mental health facilities, and licensed residential drug treatment facilities Support Public Safety Letter of Support Senate Appropriations, set for hearing on September 1,upon adjournment of session. Died in Committee. SB43(Eggman)Behavioral Health This bill would ensure that a court is able to consider relevant testimony related to medical history in the medical record during conservatorship proceedings by creating a hearsay exception for medical history contained in the medical record. The bill would also modernize the definition of “gravely disabled” within the Lanterman-PetrisShort (LPS) Act to better meet the needs of individuals experiencing severe mental illness Watching Public Safety Assembly Appropriations, set for hearing on Seotenber 1, upon adjournment of session. Read 3rd time and amended on 9/8/2023. Assembly amendments concurred in, ordered to engrossing and enrolling. Read 3rd time, passed, Ordered to the Senate 9/15/2023. Signed by the governor Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 637, Statutes of 2023. Portuguese Bend Landslide FEMA/County Funding options Funding Request Funding Request Sup. Hahn Metro Expansion METRO Option 2 creates a K Line that runs from the Expo Line to Redondo Beach and a C Line that operates from Norwalk to the LAX/Metro Transit Center. This newly created north-south corridor not only operates in line with travel patterns in the region, but also supports future planned extensions to Torrance and Hollywood. Option 2 maintains simple routing and continues to provide a one- seat ride to LAX from all C and K Line stations. Support Option 2 Letter Supporting Option 2 AB 1708 (Muratsuchi) Theft Died in Committee SB 55 (Umberg)Catalytic Converter Public Safety Died in Committee SB 44 (Umberg)Controlled Substances Public Safety Senate Appropriations (4/25 vote with 1- Aye, 4 abstain votes and re-referred to hearing). SB 867 (Allen)Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience, Wildfire and Forest Resilience, Coastal Resilience, Extreme Heat Mitigation, Biodiversity and Nature-Based Climate Solutions, Climate Smart Agriculture, Park Creation and Outdoor Access, and Clean Energy Bond Act of 2024. (Amended: 4/19/2023) Would enact the Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience, Wildfire and Forest Resilience, Coastal Resilience, Extreme Heat Mitigation, Biodiversity and Nature- Based Climate Solutions, Climate Smart Agriculture, Park Creation and Outdoor Access, and Clean Energy Bond Act of 2024, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $15,500,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance projects for drought, flood, and water resilience, wildfire and forest resilience, coastal resilience, extreme heat mitigation, biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, climate smart agriculture, park creation and outdoor access, and clean energy programs. Watching Public Safety In Natural Resources Committee AB 1221 (Chen) Parking meter fees Current law allows a local authority to establish parking meter zones and fix the rate of fees for those zones by ordinance. Existing law prohibits a local authority from requiring payment of parking meter fees by a mobile device, as specified. This bill would instead authorize a local authority to require payment Watching Assembly Transportation Committee; 5/5/2023-Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(3). (Last location was TRANS. on 3/2/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024) AB474 (Rodriguez)State Threat Assessment Center: transnational criminal organizations The bill would require the STAC and the Office of Emergency Services to prioritize, to the greatest extent possible, cooperation with state and local efforts to illuminate, disrupt, degrade, and dismantle criminal networks trafficking opioid drugs that pose a threat to California Watching Public Safety Senate Appropriations, set for hearing on September 1. Read third time and ordered to Assembly on 9/11/2023. Enrolled and presented to the Governor on 9/18/2023. Vetoed by the Governor. INACTIVE AB742(Jackson)Police Canines This bill would prohibit the use of an unleashed police canine by law enforcement to apprehend a person, and any use of a police canine for crowd control. The bill would also prohibit law enforcement agencies from authorizing any use or training of a police canine that is inconsistent with this bill Inactive Public Safety Died in Committee AB93 (Bryan)Consensual Searches This bill would prohibit a peace officer or law enforcement agency from conducting a warrantless search of a vehicle, person, or their effects, based solely on a person’s consent and would specific that consent to conduct a search is not lawful justification for a search. Failed Public Safety Failed 2