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CC DM 20231205 A -DRAFT CC MINSDRAFT MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 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 6:08 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 Cod e 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: Bradley, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank ABSENT: Alegria (excused) and Mayor Ferraro (excused) Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Elena Gerli, Assistant City Attorney; and Director of Community Development, Brandy Forbes. 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)(4) because the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in one case. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8., the City Council will hold a Closed Session for the purpose of Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Property Under Negotiation: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 7572-004- 015 City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 2 of 12 Negotiating Parties: City Manager and City Attorney Parties Negotiating With: John C. Williams (DECD Trust) Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment 3. 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: Limetree estates LLC, vs. City of Rancho Palos Verdes; United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 2:23-cv-01420-SVW (PVCx). At 6:10 P.M. the Council recessed to Closed Session. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING: At 7:02 P.M. the Closed Session was reconvened to the Regular meeting. REGULAR MEETING – OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER: A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank at 7:02 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: Bradley, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank ABSENT: *Alegria and Mayor Ferraro (excused) Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Elena Gerli, Assistant City Attorney; Vina Ramos, Interim Director of Finance; Ramzi Awwad, Public Works Director; Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development; Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development; Jeffrey Kim, Assistant Planner; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst; Eileen Jacinto, Interim Human Resources Manager; Shaunna Hunter, Administrative Analyst; Enyssa Sisson, Administrative Analyst; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk. Also present was Sgt. Tina McCoy, Lomita Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lucas Ho, Boy Scout Troop 276. City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 3 of 12 CLOSED SESSION REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Gerli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss three items. Items one and two were discussed and no reportable actions were taken. Item three was not discussed and continued to the December 5 Regular City Council Meeting. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank and the City Council presented a proclamation for November as Family Court Awareness Month (FCAMC). Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank and the City Council presented a proclamation for November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank announced the departure of Deputy City Manager Karina Bañales and thanked her for her many accomplishments during her time with the City. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank and the City Council presented a proclamation for Boy Scout Lucas Ho and the two American flag retirement boxes he built for use at City Hall and Hesse Park. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank and the City Council presented certificates for our recently graduated Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) consisting of Greg Ferguson, Robert Nelson, Monica Pranata, Patrick Campbell, Andrea Nolen, Robert Richardson, LA County Fire Battalion Chief Michael Lewis, Steve Friedrich, Paul Klose, Diane Robinson, Elliot Levy, and Joe Usiewicz. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank recognized Jeanne Lacombe as outgoing Civic Center Advisory Committee member. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank announced the Recycle Winners for the October 17, 2023 City Council meeting: Alexis and Peter Jensen, and Jordan Mastroianni. He indicated that all winners receive a check for $250 and urged everyone to participate in the City’s recycling program. He noted that in addition to winning the Recycler Drawing, the two individuals won a personal emergency preparedness kit from the City valued at $40. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 4 of 12 NOES: None ABSENT: Alegria and Mayor Ferraro PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak. The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Gordon Leon. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: The City thanks all who have served, and thanked all of our veterans who continue to serve; The City stands united against hate with solidarity with surrounding cities; Temporary closure of several trails in Portuguese Bend Reserve; cat adoption at the Ken Dyda Civic Center on November 18 and 19 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Cancellation of November 21 City Council Meeting; Tree Lighting and Skating in the Park at the Ken Dyda Civic Center on December 1 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; City of Rolling Hills Estates Peninsula Parade of Lights on December 2 at 6:00 p.m.; Two seatings for Breakfast with Santa at Fred Hesse Park on December 9 at 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Upcoming Ladera Linda Community Park ribbon-cutting ceremony to be announced; City Hall will be closed on November 23-24 and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. *Councilmember Alegria joined the meeting at 7:44 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed for Items N and O and there were no requests to speak. Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Bradley, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Ferraro A. Approval of Minutes (Zweizig) Approved the Minutes of October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting. B. Registers of Demands (Mata) 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 5 of 12 DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID(check run dated 20231013); and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-52, 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 dated 20231027). C. Consideration and possible action to receive the August 2023 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Report. (Lin) 1) Received and filed the August 2023 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer’s Reports for the City and the Improvement Authority. D. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Sciences Associates for the reevaluation and as-needed augmentation of the previously adopted environmental analysis for the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element. (Bobbett) 1) Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Environmental Sciences Associates (ESA) to increase the agreement amount by $25,350 with a contingency of $5,000 for a new contract sum of $318,439.48 and extend the agreement term to May 31, 2024, for the reevaluation and as-needed augmentation of the previously adopted environmental analysis for the City’s 6 th Cycle Housing Element; and 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 3 to the PSA with ESA in a form approved by the City Attorney. E. Consideration and possible action to authorize submittal of application(s) for CalRecycle grants. (Hevener) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) FOR ALL GRANTS AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE; AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, OR THEIR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE GRANT FUNDS AND IMPLEMENT APPROVED GRANT PROJECTS WITH CALRECYCLE; AND MAKING THESE AUTHORIZATIONS EFFECTIVE FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ADOPTION. F. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Charlene Kim. (Sisson) Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Charlene Kim. G. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Emeric Rodich. (Sisson) City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 6 of 12 Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Emeric Rodich. H. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement to Willdan Engineering for contract temporary code enforcement services. (Garrett) 1) Approved a professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $80,000 to provide temporary code enforcement services in the Community Development Department for up to six months during the recruitment process and authorizing the City Manager to extend the term an additional six months as deemed necessary; and 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. I. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Emerald Isle Entertainment (Emerald) to operate a synthetic skating rink. (Waters) 1) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the original Professional Services Agreement with Emerald in the amount of $28,400, thereby increasing the agreement amount from $24,500 to $52,900 to install and operate a synthetic skating rink at the Ken Dyda Civic Center for a period of nine days in December 2023; and 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. J. Consideration and possible action to extend the term of the professional services agreement with Griffin Structures for project management and construction management services for the Ladera Linda Community Park Project. (O’Neill) Ratified a change order executed by the City Manager thereby extending the term of the professional services agreement with Griffin Structures for project management and construction management services for the Ladera Linda Community Park Project, at no additional cost to the City, until December 31, 2023. K. Consideration and possible action to request a time extension amendment to the conservation easement offers for Ocean Trails Reserve. (Forbes/Lozano) Authorized the execution and recording of a Time Extension Amendment to the Conservation Easement Offers for the Ocean Trails Reserve thereby extending the deadline to record the Conservation Easements from December 16, 2023 to January 1, 2026 to ensure the California Department of Fish and Wildlife issues the City its permit pursuant to the Rancho Palos Verdes Natural Community Conservation Plan. L. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the City and Park Entry Monument Signs Project. (Waters) 1) Accepted the City and Park Entry Monument Signs Project as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office; and 3) Authorized the Director of City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 7 of 12 Recreation and Parks to release the construction retention payment to Express Sign & Neon Company 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office. M. Consideration and possible action to approve construction of the Restroom Improvements at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Project. (O’Neill) 1) Approved the plans, specifications, and construction documents for the Restroom Improvements at Point Vicente Interpretive Center Project; 2) Found that 3M Construction Corporation’s bid for the Restroom Improvements at Point Vicente Interpretive Center Project is not responsive; 3) Waived the submission of the Non- Collusion Affidavit by the bid deadline as a non-material irregularity and accepted the subsequently submitted Non-Collusion Affidavit from Ambit Construction & Design, Inc.; 4) Awarded a construction contract for the Restroom Improvements at Point Vicente Interpretive Center Project to Ambit Construction & Design, Inc., in the amount of $397,550, with a contingency of 10%, or approximately $39,800, for a total amount of $437,350; 5) Approved an additional appropriation of $51,750 in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund and reduced the same amount in the Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund; and 6) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney. N. Consideration and possible action to appropriate additional funds to reactivate four City-owned dewatering wells and repair a drainage culvert within the jurisdiction of the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD). (Awwad) 1) Approved an additional appropriation of $180,700 to fund the reactivation of four City-owned dewatering wells within the jurisdiction of the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD); and 2) Approved an additional appropriation of $16,500 for repairs to the City portion of a drainage culvert under Palos Verdes Drive South for Altamira Canyon, subject to the Director of Public Works’ verification of City ownership limits and acceptance of the repair method . O. Consideration and possible action to sign a First Amendment to the City’s Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 36 (AFSCME DC36). (Jacinto) Approved Resolution No. 2023-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ACCEPTING, APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND THEREBY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES DISTRICT COUNCIL 36 (AFSCME DC36) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 TO INCREASE THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS FOR THE 2024 PLAN YEAR. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 8 of 12 None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration and possible action to approve Revision “III” to the Trump National Golf Club Project Conditional Use Permit amending the Conditions of Approval to allow Planning Entitlements to be processed for after-the-fact (ATF) grading and construction on Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 located at 31925 Emerald View Drive (Case No. PLCU2023-0004). (Silva) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests were received, and there were five requests to speak. Councilmember Alegria recused himself at 7:48 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing open. Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Deputy Director of Community Development Silva who presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff. The following applicant addressed the City Council: Hubert Frings speaking on behalf of Lian Boyd. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Hanson Boyd, Hubert Fringo, Alexia Kovacs, Patrick Erikson, and Raymond Green. The following applicant addressed rebuttal comments: Lian Boyd. Council Members asked questions of the applicant. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to continue the item to a future date; ask staff to work with the City geologist and Building Official to determine implications with restoring the subject slope to the pre- grading contours or leaving as-is; and requested the City Attorney to opine on whether Councilmember Alegria can participate on future discussions of the property given his home’s proximity to the project. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley and Cruikshank NOES: Seo City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 9 of 12 RECUSED: Alegria ABSENT: Ferraro Councilmember Alegria rejoined at 9:08 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank called for a brief recess at 9:09 P.M. Without objection, it was so ordered. The meeting reconvened at 9:17 P.M. 2. Consideration and possible action to extend Ride-to-Fly Therapeutic Riding Program’s Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 2 (Case No. PLDC2023-0002). (Kim) 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 Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing open. Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Assistant Planner Kim who presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation. The following applicant addressed the City Council: Kirk Attoian. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff recommendations: 1) Ratified the City Manager’s determination that the proposed project is exempt from Moratorium provisions pursuant to Section 2(D) of Ordinance No. 674U; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REQUEST TO RENEW AND REVISE CONDITIONAL LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL PERMIT NO. 2 FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) YEARS AND EXTEND THE DAYS OF OPERATION TO INCLUDE SUNDAY FOR THE FIRST FIVE (5) YEARS OF THE PERMIT RENEWAL PERIOD FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50 NARCISSA DRIVE (CASE NO. PLDC2023-0002). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Bradley, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank NOES: None ABSENT: Ferraro 2. Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing on the greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. (Seeraty/Lozano/Villalpando) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, no written protests were received, late correspondence was distributed and there were 11 requests to speak. City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 10 of 12 Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing open. City Manager Mihranian provided an introductory summary of the item and introduced the City’s Geologist Mike Phipps, Cotton Shires and Associates. Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Geologist Phipps and Staff. City Manager Mihranian introduced Director of Public Works Awwad who presented a summary report and PowerPoint presentation. City Manager Mihranian introduced Assistant City Attorney Gerli and Director of Community Development Forbes who presented a summary report and PowerPoint presentation. Discussion ensued among Council Members. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Gordon Leon, Tyson Schilz, Sha, John Colich, Nikki Noushkam, Angie Gilbride, Ben Eilenberg, Eva Albuja, and Kit Song. The following members of the public addressed the City Council via pre-recorded voicemail: David Roth and Cassie Jones. Councilmember Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M., by acclamation Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff. Councilmember Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 11:30 P.M., by acclamation Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank so ordered. Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Alegria, to adopt staff recommendations as follows: 1) Received and filed the “10-day report” that pursuant to California Government Code § 65858(d) is required to be issued 10 days prior to the expiration of the initial 45-day moratorium; 2) Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 675U AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS, ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL STRUCTURES WITHIN THE PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE COMPLEX ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 647U FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, EXPIRING OCTOBER 2, 2024; 3) Reviewed and ratified granted Exceptions to the building moratorium, as deemed necessary and consistent by the City Manager, pursuant to Section 2(D) of Ordinance No. 674U; 4) Adopted Resolution No. 2023-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES THEREBY City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 11 of 12 CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2023 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAY PERIOD; 5) Received and filed report of the project activity in the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex related to the local emergency declaration established by Resolution No. 2023-47 adopted on October 3, 2023; and 6) Directed City Manager Mihranian to send a letter to the Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District (KCLAD) stressing the importance to expedite mitigation measures and send a follow-up letter to the California State Controller’s Office regarding KCLAD to help expedite response efforts. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Bradley, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank NOES: None ABSENT: Ferraro REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. Consideration and possible action to amend Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Section 12.18.070 (Design and Development Standards) of Chapter 12.18 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Public Right of Way) to increase the maximum height permitted for any antenna above the existing height of a light pole. (Awwad) City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak. Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank moved to waive the staff report. Without objection, this was so ordered. Councilmember Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff recommendations as follows: Introduced Ordinance No.676, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.18.070 (DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 12.18 (WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT PERMITTED FOR ANY ANTENNA ABOVE THE EXISTING HEIGHT OF A LIGHT POLE FROM FOUR FEET TO UP TO SIX FEET. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Alegria, Bradley, Seo, and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank NOES: None ABSENT: Ferraro FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: City Council Regular Minutes November 14, 2023 Page 12 of 12 Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank would like Staff to research potential future Veterans Day recognition or possible ceremonial events. The second item would be requesting Staff to research the possibility of burying power lines and who should bear the costs. CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and association meetings. ADJOURNMENT: At 11:22 P.M., Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank adjourned to December 5, 2023 for Interviews (Civic Center Advisory Committee) and a Closed Session Meeting, followed by a Regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. _______________________________ John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem Attest: __________________________ Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk