CC AGD 20240507
HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Meeting of May 7, 2024, will take place 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. The meetings are held at Hesse Park, McTaggart
Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and/or via teleconference for
staff/consultants/participants using the Zoom platform and broadcast live on the City's
website at rpvca.gov/agendas and on PVPtv channels Cox 35 and Frontier FiberOptic 39.
Public participation will be in person and using the virtual platform. Please see separate
cover for virtual public participation options.
MEETING AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL AND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, MCTAGGART HALL
29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 90275
MAY 7, 2024
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 681
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. IA 2024-03
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cruikshank
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Bradley
Councilmember Ferraro
Councilmember Seo
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria
Mayor Cruikshank
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on listed Closed Session items. Each
speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City Council should refer to the
separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate
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CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S):
All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections. Please be advised that, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown A ct,
“a person may not disclose confidential information that has been acquired by being present in a Closed Session . . . to a person not
entitled to receive it, unless the legislative body authorizes disclosure of that confidential information.” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).)
“[C]onfidential information’ means a communication made in a Closed Session that is specifically related to the basis for the
legislative body of a local agency to meet[] lawfully in Closed Session . . . .” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) Please be further advised that
any “[v]iolation of [Government Code § 54963] may be addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law,
including, but not limited to: (1) injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information prohibited by this section; (2)
disciplinary action against an [public or city official] who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section; (3)
referral of a member of a legislative body who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section to a grand
jury.” (Gov. Code § 54963(c).) Additionally, per Subsection (b) (Confidentiality) of Section 3.6 (Closed Session Meetings) of Chapter
3 (Types of Meetings) of the City Council Rules of Procedure is amended to read as follows: Confidentiality. No person attending a
closed session shall publicly discuss or otherwise reveal the disc ussion, content, and/or proceedings of the closed session unless
such disclosure has been approved by the vote of the Council taken during the closed session or as otherwise required by law.
Violation of this rule may subject the violator to various penalties including (i) censure by the Council as provided in Article 9.0 herein,
(ii) criminal penalties as the willful failure to perform a duty under Government Code Section 1222, or other statute, (iii) referral to the
grand jury, or (iv) civil actions, including issuance of an injunction.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2) (5
potential cases): Regional Board threatened litigation Claim
9589071052700684926334, settlement offer R4 -2024-0014; Claim No.
9589071052700684926273, settlement offer R4 -2024-0013; Claim
9589071052700684926518, settlement offer R4 -2024-0020; Claim
9589071052700684926457, settlement offer R4 -2024-0018; Claim
9589071052700684926242, settlement offer R4 -2024-0012.
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: CONJUNCTION JUNCTION, LLC
vs. ASHLEY E ELLISON, AS TRUSTEE OF THE PORTER TRUST, Los Angeles
County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV34889.
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).
4. PENDING LITIGATION – POTENTIAL LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
GC 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice
of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a
significant exposure to litigation against the City in one (1) case.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1)
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A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and
(e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case where
the facts and circumstances giving rise to an exposure to litigation are believed to
be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s).
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cruikshank
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Bradley
Councilmember Ferraro
Councilmember Seo
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria
Mayor Cruikshank
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: To be announced
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BY AFFIRMATION MOVE APPROVAL OF RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL
PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING WINNERS: Michael Beck and Gabriel Miro
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
During Public Comments any person may address the Council, provided that the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction o f the
Council and is not otherwise on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those
wishing to address the City Council should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit
www.rpvca.gov/participate.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed under the Consent Calendar consists of routine items and will be approved in one motion. Any member of the Coun cil
may pull an item for discussion or clarification. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar by a Councilmember will be heard aft er the
Regular Business section of the agenda, unless otherwise directed by the City Council. If a member of the public has requeste d to
speak on a Consent Calendar item, it will be pulled and heard immediately after the Consent Calendar. Those wishing to s peak on
any Consent Calendar item(s) will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City
Council should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate
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A. Approval of Minutes (Sisson)
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of April 16 (Regular Meeting) and April 29
(CIP Workshop).
B. Registers of Demands (Mata)
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, 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; and, 2) Adopt Resolution No. IA 2024-__, 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.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a professional services agreement with
Brightview Landscaping for trail vegetation clearing services. (Lozano)
Recommendation: 1) Approve a professional services agreement with Brightview
Landscaping for trail vegetation clearing services in an amount not to exceed $27,000
to be completed by June 30, 2024; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement in a form approved the City Attorney.
D. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering to continue providing services to the
Community Development Department. (Garrett)
Recommendation: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Willdan Engineering, which increases the contract amount by
$50,000 from $80,000 to $130,000 for temporary Permit Technician services in the
Building and Safety Division and the temporary Code Enforcement Officer in the Code
Enforcement Division through July 30, 2024, and , 2) Authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.
E. Consideration and possible action to adopt an ordinance establishing permissible uses
of the official seal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. (Gerli)
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 679, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 1.20 (CITY SEAL)
TO TITLE 1 (GENERAL) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
F. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Eric Ehlers.
(Sisson)
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Eric
Ehlers.
G. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Adriana Nohemi
Romero-Segura. (Sisson)
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Adriana
Nohemi Romero- Segura.
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H. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Hortencia
Garcia.(Sisson)
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Hortencia
Garcia.
I. Consideration and possible action to receive the 2023 City Employee Compensation
and Benefit Analysis Report. (Ramos)
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2023 City Employee Compensation and
Benefit Analysis Report for the calendar year ending December 31, 2023.
J. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by John Lu.
(Sisson)
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, John Lu.
K. Consideration and possible action to approve a professional services agreement with
McGee Surveying Consulting to perform surveying services and mapping within the
City’s Wildlife Corridor. (Lozano)
Recommendation: 1) Approve a professional services agreement with McGee
Surveying Consulting for surveying and mapping services within the City’s Wildlife
Corridor in the amount of $4,710 for a term extending through August 30, 2024; and,
2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in a form approved
by the City Attorney.
L. Consideration and possible action to receive the March 2024 Cash Balances/Monthly
Treasurer’s Report. (Lin)
Recommendation: Receive and file the March 2024 Cash Balances/Monthly
Treasurer’s Report for the City and the Improvement Authority.
M. Consideration and possible action to receive and file EDCO’s residential solid waste
collection and disposal services rate increase for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Hevener)
Recommendation: Receive and file EDCO’s requested residential solid waste
collection and disposal rate increase of 6% for FY 2024-25.
N. Consideration and possible action to authorize the purchase of three new trucks to add
to the City’s fleet. (Hernandez)
Recommendation: 1) Authorize a purchase contract for three 2024 Toyota Tacoma
trucks from a local Toyota dealership in a total amount not to exceed $174,000
($58,000 per truck); and, 2) Authorize the purchase and installation of roof-mounted
light bars and miscellaneous accessories necessary to equip each truck in a total
amount not to exceed $15,000.
O. Consideration and possible action to ratify payments for emergency services related to
severe rainstorms in February 2024. (Mesker)
Recommendation: 1) Ratify payments for an emergency sinkhole response at
Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive West during the period between
February 8, 2024 and February 13, 2024 to Sunbeam Consulting, Inc. in the amount
of $4,376 and to Clarke Contracting Corp. in the amount of $34,867.45; 2) Ratify
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payments for an emergency sinkhole response at Rue La Fleur and Rue De La Pierre
during the period between February 21, 2024 and March 22, 2024 to Sunbeam
Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $8,970 and to Clarke Contracting Corp. in the
amount of $93,187.26; 3) Ratify payments for an emergency sinkhole response at
Hawthorne Boulevard near Verde Ridge Road during the period between March 6,
2024 and March 20, 2024 to Sunbeam Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $7,937 and to
Clarke Contracting Corp. in the amount of $93,835.54; and, 4) Ratify payment for
emergency response services at Basswood Avenue, Palos Verdes Drive South, and
Via Colinita during the period between February 8, 2024 and February 23, 2024 to
Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants in the amount of
$4,190.
P. Consideration and possible action to purchase radio communication devices for the
City’s Public Safety and Open Space and Trails Divisions. (Wolterding/Hunter)
Recommendation: 1) Authorize purchasing 23 radios and associated accessories
that are compatible with the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications
System (LA-RICS) Land Mobile Radio network from Mobile Relay Associates -
Raycom (MRA-Raycom) in the amount of $71,819; and, 2) Authorize the installation
and programming of the 23 radios by Mobile Relay in the amount of $4,002.
Q. Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Liam Phillips.
(Sisson)
Recommendation: Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Liam
Phillips.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
This section is for item(s) that have been pulled from the Consent Calendar, and a member of the public has requested to spea k to
that item. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer
to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This section is for hearings that have been noticed, published, and/or mailed to property owners as required by law. The Mayor will
provide an opportunity to members of the public to testify in support of or opposition to the matter being heard. Each speaker will be
limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer to the separate cover for public
participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
For appeal hearings, the appellant or their representative speaks first and will generally be allowed ten (10) minutes. If the applicant is
different from the appellant, the applicant or their representative will speak following the appellant and will also be allow ed ten (10)
minutes.
1. Consideration and possible action to review and adopt an updated Fiscal Year (FY)
2024-25 Master Schedule of Fees for City services. (Loya) (15 mins)
Recommendation: 1) Review the updated FY 2024-5 Master Schedule of Fees for
City Services and affirm the following:
i. Foregoing the 4% increase from the March 2024 Consumer Price Index for All
Urban Consumers (CPI-U);
ii. Removing the outdated fees no longer applicable and making minor updates to
descriptions for Planning fees;
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iii. Increasing the facility rental fees for Ladera Linda Community Park and Sport
League fields; and
iv. Applying the 4% increase from the March 2024 CPI-U to the Fully Burdened Hourly
Rates primarily charged for reimbursed services and elective services; and,
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
17 THEREBY DETERMINING NOT TO INCREASE FEES FOR CITY SERVICES
IN FY 2024-25 BASED ON THE MARCH 2024 CPI-U, REMOVING AND
UPDATING CERTAIN FEES FOR THE COUNCIL-ADOPTED MASTER
SCHEDULE OF FEES, AND ESTABLISHING UPDATED FULLY BURDENED
HOURLY RATES FOR CITY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
This section contains items of general business. Prior to the vote of an item, each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to
address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit
www.rpvca.gov/participate.
2. Consideration and possible action to receive a report on the Greater Portuguese Bend
Landslide Complex and approve work to be conducted on the Portuguese Bend
Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project. (Awwad) (90 mins)
Recommendation: 1) Receive and file an update on: a. Current conditions from the
City Geologist on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex; b. Current trail conditions
impacted by the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex within the Palos Verdes Nature
Preserve; c. Project activities responding to land movement within the Portuguese
Bend Landslide Complex; d. Building inspections in the landslide area; e.
Construction repair permit fee waivers; 2) Approve an additional appropriation of
$875,000 from the Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund for repairs to Palos
Verdes Drive South and other public roadways in the landslide area; 3) Approve the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project construction plans,
subject to modifications by the Engineer-of-Record; 4) Award a task-order
construction contract to Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. for the Portuguese Bend
Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,000,000;
5) Award a professional services agreement to Geo-Logic Associates, Inc. for
engineering and associated services during construction for the Portugues e Bend
Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project in the amount of $275,000; 6) Award a
professional services agreement to Hout Construction Services, Inc. DBA Hout
Engineering for construction management, inspection, and associated services for the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project in the amount of
$310,000;7) Award a professional services agreement to Paul Hansen Engineering,
LLC for cost estimating, scheduling, and associated services for the Portuguese Bend
Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project in the amount of $50,000; 8) Approve an
additional appropriation of $6,772,400 from the CIP Fund for the Portuguese Bend
Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project; 9) Approve the reallocation of $2,862,600
from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to the CIP Fund for the Portuguese
Bend Landslide Emergency Hydrauger Project consisting of $500,000 from the
Roadway Asset Management Program (Crenshaw Boulevard) and $2,362,600 for the
Western Avenue Beautification Project; 10) Authorize the Mayor to execute the
construction contract and professional services agreements in a form approved by the
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City Attorney; 11) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES THEREBY CONTINUING
THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION BY 60 DAYS UNTIL JULY 6, 2024 AS
ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2023;
AND EXTENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-56 ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 14,
2023, RESOLUTION NO. 2023-61 ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 19, 2023,
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2024, AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13 ADOPTED ON MARCH 19, 2024; 12) Authorize the
Mayor to send a letter to the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Homes
Association to collaborate on conducting a holistic hydrology study and developing a
remediation plan with the City and Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District;
and, 13) Review the Portuguese Bend Community Association’s loan request and
provide staff with direction.
3. Consideration and possible action to take positions on certain legislation being
considered by state law makers. (Hunter) (15 mins)
Recommendation: 1) Authorize the Mayor to sign position letters in support of
Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2583 (School Zones and Walk Zones) and AB 2715 (Ralph M.
Brown Act: closed session); 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign position letters in
opposition of AB 1886 (Housing Element Law: substantially compliant), AB 1893
(Housing Accountability Act), AB 1820 (Housing Development Projects), and Senate
Bill (SB) 1037 (Housing Element Law); and, 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__ , A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES SUPPORTING THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT
REDUCTION ACT.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
This section is for item(s) that have been removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of Council for discussion or clarification.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is designated for individual Council Members to request that an item be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda.
5 minutes has been allotted for this section.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This section is designated for oral reports from Council Members, as elected officials of the City, to report action taken at
intergovernmental organizations, committee, or association meetings. Council Members are required to provide a brief oral re port on
their attendance at any meetings where City funds have been expended. Detailed reports should be made in writing and will be
posted on the City’s website. 10 minutes has been allotted for this section.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to 6:00 P.M. on May 21, 2024, for a Closed Session meeting followed by a 7:00
P.M. Regular meeting.
City Council
Agendas and Staff
Reports:
Agendas and staff reports are available for public review no later than 72 hours before the meeting at City
Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard during regular business hours, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday –
Thursday and 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Friday; Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard
during regular business hours Monday – Friday from 9:00 A.M. until dusk, Saturday and Sunday from
10:00 A.M. until dusk; and on the City’s website www.rpvca.gov.
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Materials related to an item on an agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available
for public inspection at the front counter of the lobby of the City Hall Administration Building at 30940
Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes during normal business hours, and electronically on the
City’s website at https://www.rpvca.gov/agendas.
Ordinances: Government Code 36934 provides, except when, after reading the title, further reading is waived by regular
motion adopted by majority vote all ordinances shall be read in full either at the time of introduction or
passage; provided, however, that a reading of the title or ordinance shall not be required if the title is included
on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance is made available to the public online and in print
at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage.
Public
Correspondence:
We highly encourage written materials regarding City Council Agenda items be submitted no later than
4:00 P.M. the Monday prior to a City Council meeting to allow the Council Members ample time to review
and consider the issues raised prior to making decisions at the Council meeting. Please keep in mind that
it is difficult for Council Members to carefully review materials submitted after that deadline or at the
meeting. Written materials, including emails, submitted to the City are public records and may be posted
on the City’s website. Accordingly, you may wish to omit personal information from your written materials
or oral presentation as it may become part of the public record regarding an agenda item. In addition, City
meetings may be televised and may be accessed through the City's website at
https://www.rpvca.gov/agendas.
Public Participation: Participants must speak from the podium using the lectern microphone; comments are to be directed to
the City Council and not to the staff or the public; repetition should be avoided; and reading a submission
that has been copied or contained in the agenda will be discouraged. Virtual participation is also offered
please visit https://www.rpvca.gov/participate.
Public Comments: The City Council may limit the public input on any item based on the number of people requesting to
speak, the length of the agenda, or the business of the Council.
Conduct at the
Council Meeting:
Pursuant to GC 54957.95: (a)(1) In addition to authority exercised pursuant to Sections 54954.3 and
54957.9, the presiding member of the legislative body conducting a meeting or their designee may
remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. (2) Prior to removing an
individual, the presiding member or their designee shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting
the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The presiding
member or their designee may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive
behavior. This paragraph does not apply to any behavior described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1)
of subdivision (b)(1) means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually
disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is
not limited to, one of the following: (A)A failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by
a legislative body pursuant to Section 54954.3 or any other law. (B) Engaging in behavior that constitutes
use of force or a true threat of force.(2) “True threat of force” means a threat that has sufficient indicia of
intent and seriousness, that a reasonable observer would perceive it to be an actual threat to use force by
the person making the threat.
Time Estimates: The time noted next to an agenda item is only an estimate of the amount of time that will be spent during
the meeting on that particular item. Accordingly, these estimates should not be relied on in determining
when a matter will be heard, especially since agenda items are often re-ordered during a meeting and
may be discussed at any time.
Continuation of
Meeting:
The City Council will adjourn its meetings on or before 11:00 p.m. and will not consider new business
items after 10:15 p.m., unless a majority of the Council members who are present affirmatively vote either
to extend the meeting after 11:00 p.m. or to consider new business after 10:15 p.m. If the meeting ends
before all items listed on the agenda are completed, any unfinished business will be continued to the next
succeeding day that is not a holiday, at a location to be determined.
Closed Session: Please be advised that, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, “a person may not disclose confidential
information that has been acquired by being present in a Closed Session . . . to a person not entitled to
receive it, unless the legislative body authorizes disclosure of that confidential information.” (Gov. Code
§ 54963(a).) “[C]onfidential information’ means a communication made in a Closed Session that is
specifically related to the basis for the legislative body of a local agency to meet[] lawfully in Cl osed
Session . . . .” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) Please be further advised that any “[v]iolation of [Government
Code § 54963] may be addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law,
including, but not limited to: (1) injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information
prohibited by this section; (2) disciplinary action against an [public or city official] who has willfully
disclosed confidential information in violation of this section; (3) referral of a member of a legislative body
who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section to a grand jury.” (Gov. Code
§ 54963(c).)
American with
Disabilities Act:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require an accommodation to participate in
this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office prior to the meeting at: cityclerk@rpvca.gov; by phone
at 310-544-5217; or mail 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. The City’s
reasonable accommodation policy is available for review on the City’s website (see City Council Policy
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58). Please note that for accommodations that are not readily available, you should make your request as
soon as you can prior to the time of the meeting.
CEQA Compliance
(Changes as of
11/7/22):
Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section
21065.
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I, Teresa Takaoka, declare as follows:
That I am the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; that I hereby
affirm that a copy of the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the City Council and
Improvement Authority for May 7, 2024, was conspicuously posted on the City Hall
Bulletin Board, located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
California, at the time and date indicated below.
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Dated: May 2, 2024
City Clerk
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard/Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5391 /(310)544-5217/Fax(310)544-5291
www.rpvca.gov