CC AGD 20240702
HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Meeting of July 2, 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
JULY 2, 2024
REMOTE PARTICIPATION by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria
1830 Avenida Del Mundo, Coronado CA 92118
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-41 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 683
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. IA 2024-07
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:
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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
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 – PENDING LITIGATION
GC 54956.9(c), (d)(2) and (e)(2)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to government code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2),
and (e)(2) because 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, which
facts and circumstances concern the city’s potential liability for remediation of
contamination at the BKK landfill in West Covina.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2),
and (e)(2) because 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 the
following 5 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.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –PENDING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9(c), (d)(2) and (e)(1)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2)
and (e)(1) because 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
case, where the facts and circumstances giving rise to an exposure to litigat ion are
believed to be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s).
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9(c) and (d)(1)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c) and
(d)(1) regarding the following cases: Limetree Estates LLC v. City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 2:23-CV-01420-
PVC; Conjunction Junction LLC v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes et al., LA County
Superior Court Case No. 23STCP02886; Cherryhill Lane LLC v. City of Rancho
Palos Verds, LA County Superior Court Case No. 24STCP00330; Tangerine
Holdings LLC v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes, LA County Superior Court Case No.
24STCP01244.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2),
and (e)(2) because 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 the
following case: Claim No. 2024-22 by Martin Plost filed on May 29, 2024. A copy
of the claim is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office.
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: Sarah Sanford and Faith Stapleton
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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
A. Approval of Minutes (Sisson)
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of June 18, 2024 (for Regular and Special
Meetings); and June 21, 2024 (State of the City Meeting)
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 accept Coronavirus Response and Relief
Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) funding in the amount of
$121,384 for the FY2024-25 Capital Improvements Program project Roadway Asset
Management Program – Palos Verdes Drive South. (Cloke)
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___. A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
ADMINISTERING AGENCY STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5413S21 AND
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 00000A608 FOR THE FUNDING OF
THE ROADWAY ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – PALOS VERDES DRIVE
SOUTH PROJECT; 2) Approve the Agency State Master Agreement No. 07-5413S21
and authorize the Public Works Director and City Clerk to execute the agreement;
and, 3) Approve the Program Supplement Agreement No. 00000A608 and authorize
the Public Works Director and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
D. Consideration and possible action to receive the May 2024 Cash Balances/Monthly
Treasurer’s Report. (Lin)
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Recommendation: Receive and file the May 2024 Cash Balances/Monthly
Treasurer’s Report for the City and the Improvement Authority.
E. Consideration and possible action to receive a status report on the current Senior
Engineer and Principal Engineer recruitments. (Jacinto)
Recommendation: 1) Receive and file a status report on recruitments in Public
Works Department consisting of underfilling one Senior Engineer vacant position as
an Associate Engineer position and offering a sign-on incentive bonus for the
recruitment of two Principal Engineer positions; and, 2) Receive and file a status
report to offer an incentive sign-on bonus of $12,000 each for two Principal Engineer
positions for a combined total of $24,000.
F. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement to
National Utility Locators, LLC to provide services to respond to Underground Service
Alert of Southern California (DigAlert) requests. (Awwad)
Recommendation: 1) Award a professional services agreement to National Utility
Locators, LLC. to provide services to respond to Underground Service Alert of
Southern California (DigAlert) requests, in the amount of $42,000 plus a 15%
contingency of $6,300 for a sum of $48,300, for a one-year term with a two-year
extension option; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a professional services agreement with
Hout Construction Services, Inc. for project management, construction management,
and inspection of Palos Verdes Drive South and other public roads in the Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. (Awwad)
Recommendation: 1) Approve a professional services agreement with Hout
Construction Services, Inc. for project management, construction management, and
inspection of Palos Verdes Drive South and other public roads in the Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex in the amount of $181,481 plus a 15%
contingency of $27,222, totaling $208,730, for the period from July 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2025; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the professional
services agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H. Consideration and possible action to ratify payment to Ferrari Backflow, Inc. for a
backflow prevention device at the Ladera Linda Community Park. (Copp)
Recommendation: Ratify payment for relocating a backflow prevention device on the
main service water line for the Ladera Linda Community Park to Ferrari Backflow, Inc.
in the amount of $27,995.
I. Consideration and possible action to award professional services agreements to
Transtech Engineers, Inc. for public works permitting, plan review, and related
services. (Mesker)
Recommendation: 1) Award a professional services agreement (PSA) to Transtech
Engineers, Inc. for public works permitting, plan review, and related services in the
amount of up to $475,000 plus a 15% contingency for a three-year term, with an
optional three-year extension by mutual consent; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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J. Consideration and possible action to reconfirm continuing the emergency justification
for work and contract bidding on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency
Hydraugers Project. (Copp)
Recommendation: 1) Reconfirm, by a four-fifths vote, there is a need to continue the
work on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project originally
declared by Council-adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 on May 7, 2024, finding an
emergency exists requiring immediate action to install hydraugers in the Portuguese
Bend Landslide to seek to mitigate the movement of the landslide; and, 2) Direct the
City Clerk to confirm the same in the minutes of this City Council meeting, via Minute
Order, reflecting this action.
K. Consideration and possible action to approve Amendment No. 4 to the professional
services agreement (PSA) with John L. Hunter & Associates for stormwater quality
consulting services. (Hevener)
Recommendation: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the PSA with John L. Hunter &
Associates for stormwater quality consulting services thereby increasing the amount
by $160,000 plus a 15% contingency in Fiscal Year 2024 -25 for a sum of $726,018;
and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the PSA in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
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 speak 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 allowed ten (10)
minutes.
1. Consideration and possible action to adjust the existing annual sewer service charge
for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Abalone Cove Sewer System. (Mesker) (15 mins)
Recommendation: 1) Conduct a public hearing on the proposed levy of the annual
FY 2024-25 sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System; and, 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISEHD PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.06 OF
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT
OF SUCH CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, AND ORDERING THAT SUCH
CHARGE BE COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL.
2. Consideration and possible action to amend Chapter 17.78 (Miscellaneous) and
Chapter 17.75 (Sign Code) in Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
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Code to prohibit the submittal of multiple applications for conflicting projects on the
same property, and to allow for the remodeling and/or reconstruction of existing legal
non-conforming freestanding monument, directory and pole signs (Case Nos.
PLCA2024-0006 and PLCA2024-0005, respectively). (Forbes) (15 mins)
Recommendation: 1) Introduce Ordinance No.___, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING §17.78.030
(CONSIDERATION OF MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS) OF CHAPTER 17.78
(MISCELLANEOUS) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SUBMITTAL OF CONCURRENT OR
SIMULTANEOUS PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS AND/OR DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS FOR MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE AND CONFLICTING PROJECTS AT
THE SAME LOCATION, AND DETERMINE THE CODE AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CASE NO. PLCA2024-
0006); and, 2) Introduce Ordinance No.___, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING §17.75.140.B (LEGAL
NONCONFORMING SIGNS) OF CHAPTER 17.75 (SIGN CODE) IN TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR
THE REMODELING AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING LEGAL NON-
CONFORMING FREESTANDING MONUMENT AND DIRECTORY SIGNS, AND
POLE SIGNS, AND DETERMINE THE CODE AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CASE NO. PLCA2024-0005).
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.
3. Consideration and possible action to receive an update report on the Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex and adopt a resolution continuing the local
emergency declaration. (Awwad) (60 mins)
Recommendation: (1) Receive and file an update on:
a. Current conditions in the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex from the
City Geologist;
b.Current trail conditions impacted by the Greater 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;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents granting an easement to
California Water Service for an above ground water main line on a City -owned parcel
between Burma Road and Vanderlip Drive, in a form approved by the City Attorney;
(3) Confirm the City Manager’s action as Director of Emergency Services to waive
statements from geotechnical consultants for emergency repairs; and, (4) Adopt
Resolution No. 2024-___ thereby continuing the local emergency declaration by 60
days until August 31, 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-
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05 adopted on February 6, 2024, Resolution No. 2024 -13 adopted on March 19,
2024, and Resolution No. 2024-20 adopted on May 7, 2024.
4. Consideration and possible action to approve the financial assistance loan agreements
between the City and Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District (KCLAD) and
Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD). (Ramos) (15 mins)
Recommendation: 1) Approve the Final Loan Agreement with ACLAD for
$1,500,000, which include a 12-year term and a 2.5% interest rate; 2) Approve the
Final Loan Agreement with KCLAD for $1,917,500, which include a 12 -year term and
a 2.5% interest rate; 3) If deemed acceptable, approve an additional appropriation of
$1,500,000 ACLAD and KCLAD $1,917,500 from the Capital Infrastructure Prog ram
(CIP) Fund; 4) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to ACLAD’s financial assistance
agreement pursuant to a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office; 5) Authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to KCLAD’s financial assistance agreement pursuant to a form
approved by the City Attorney’s Office with the understanding that funds will not be
released until both the City and KCLAD find and agree upon a solution with the
Portuguese Bend Club regarding the placement of the emergency hydraugers on
common property, if needed; and, 6) Receive and file the 10-Year Financial Models
for ACLAD and KCLAD.
5. Consideration and possible action to amend Section 15.18.040 (Administrative code
amended – Violations and penalties) of Chapter 15.18 (Administrative Code) of Title
15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC) to establish a penalty fee waivers (Case No. PLCA2024-0002). (Kim) (15
mins)
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No.___, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING SECTIONS 15.18.040 (ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE AMENDED – VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES) OF CHAPTER 15.18
(ADMINISTRATIVE CODE), OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY
FEE WAIVER FOR BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION VIOLATIONS PERFORMED
BY PRIOR PROPERTY OWNERS.
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:
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Adjourn to 6:00P.M. on July 16, 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.
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
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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
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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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
AFFIDAVIT OF AGENDA POSTING
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 July 2, 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: June 27, 2024
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30940 Hawthorne Boulevard/Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5391 /(310)544-5217/Fax(310)544-5291
www.rpvca.gov