CC MINS 20240618 (IA SPC) MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL AND
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
JUNE 18, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular and Special Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for the purpose
of a Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Cruikshank at 6:16 P.M. at Fred Hesse
Jr. Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. This meeting took
place both in person and remotely. Remote participation by any Councilmember was in
accordance with Government Code Section 54953. Members of the public could observe
and participate using the Zoom participation feature, and with options called out in the
public participation form provided under a separate cover with the agenda. Notice having
been given with affidavit thereto on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Elena Gerli, City Attorney; Brandy
Forbes, Director of Community Development, and Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of
Community Development.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
The following members of the public left a pre-recorded voicemail: Ben Eilenberg.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
City Attorney Gerli announced the items to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. 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 7 cases: Claim Donald Schmid; Claim Negar "Nikki" Noushkam; Claim
David and Shelley Roth; Claim Dennis Jaconi; Claim Patty Perkinson; Claim
Frank and Karen Kostrencich; and Claim Sarah and Matthew Stelwagen
2. PENDING LITIGATION — POTENTIAL LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
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 two
cases, where the facts and circumstances giving rise to an exposure to litigation
are believed to be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s).
4. 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.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTION
GC SECTION 54956.8
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 to
consider the purchase of real property by or for the City, and if applicable to grant
authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the
purchase. The property is located at 6320 Via Colinita (APN 7561-011-004),
owned by John Ugwueze Okorocha. The City's negotiators are the City Manager
and City Attorney.
At 6:21 P.M. the Council recessed to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:18 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 and Improvement Authority
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Cruikshank at 7:18 P.M. at Fred Hesse Jr.
Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given
with affidavit thereto on file.
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ROLL CALL:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Elena Gerli, City Attorney; Vina Ramos,
Director of Finance; Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Cory Linder, Director of
Recreation and Parks; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development (via Zoom);
Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development;Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner;
Victoria Powers, Code Enforcement Officer; Jason Loya, Senior Administrative Analyst;
Enyssa Sisson, Deputy City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain Kimberly Guerrero of the Lomita Sheriffs Station.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 378.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Gerli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss five
items. Item two, there was no update provided and continued to the July 2 City Council.
Items one, three, and four, were discussed and direction was given, and no reportable
action was taken.
City Manager Mihranian reported on item five, no reportable action was taken.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Cruikshank presented a certificate of recognition to Shubham Waldiya and
Christopher Kinoshita for the completion of their Eagle Scout project for Troop 378.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Cruikshank, by order of affirmation, noted the Recycle Winners for June 4, 2024,
were Donald Bricker and Diana Wolff.
The winners will each receive a check for $250 as well as a personal emergency
preparedness kit from the City valued at $40.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed earlier and there
was one request to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: Informally introduced the new
Deputy City Manager Catherine Jun and her start date on July 8th; the City's 6th Housing
Element has been certified; PanoAl Press Conference; Borehole drilling begins; SBA
Disaster Assistance is available, currently ,a Disaster Center in the City is in the works;
the City recognizes Juneteenth; the second Movie in the park for summer 2024 will take
place at Ken Dyda Civic Center on July 13 at 7:00 P.M.; Fourth of July Celebration at Ken
Dyda Civic Center from 3:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. with a City sponsored drone show; Fireworks
are Illegal on the Peninsula; and State of the City Breakfast on June 21 at Ladera Linda
starting at 8:00 A.M.
Captain Guerrero shared a quarterly report presentation providing an update on crime
rates in the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed for items F and J and
there were requests to speak on items F, J, and L.
Councilmember Bradley requested to pull Item I.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of items F, J, and L, which will be
heard immediately after approval of the consent item; and item I which will be heard after
the conclusion of the regular business items.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes (Sisson)
Approved the Minutes of June 4 (Regular Meeting) and June 6 (Special Meeting
Interviews).
B. Registers of Demands (Math)
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1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-30, 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 20240517); and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-31, 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 20240531).
C. Consideration and possible action to approve cost-of-living adjustment
compensation changes for competitive, confidential and management, and
part-time employees. (Jacinto)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, RESTATING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2024-10 THAT CONFIRMS AND ADOPTS THE CITY-WIDE SALARY AND
HOURLY COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES (FULL TIME
AND PART TIME), EXCEPT THE CITY MANAGER, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.
D. Consideration and possible action to establish the City's appropriation limit
for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Ramos)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
APPROPRIATION LIMIT AT $38,679,792 FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES.
E. Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement
to Great Western Recreation for playground safety surfacing repairs. (Berg)
1) Awarded a professional services agreement (PSA) to Great Western Recreation
to repair and replace playground safety surfacing at Robert E. Ryan Park and
Eastview Park; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the PSA, in a
form acceptable to the City Attorney.
F. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 681 to amend Title
17 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to effectuate the City's Revised
Final 2021-2029 Housing Element(Case Nos. PLGP2022-0001, PLGP2024-001,
PLZC2024-001, PLCA2024-001 & PLCA 2024-002). (Silva/Bobbett)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
G. Consideration and possible action regarding the Citywide Landscaping and
Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Hevener)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO SET THE
LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND ORDERING THE
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PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; and, 2) Adopted Resolution No.
2024-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO SET THE LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, CODIFIED AS
PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE,
AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO.
H. Consideration and possible action to approve projects proposed to be funded
by Senate Bill No. 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal
Year 2024-25. (Cloke)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL NO. 1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
I. Consideration and possible action to enter into a professional services
agreement with Sunbeam Consulting to provide flagging services for Miraleste
Intermediate School during in-person school sessions. (Hevener)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
J. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 682 for a
replacement ordinance for wireless telecommunication facilities on private
property (Case No. PLCA2022-0008). (Seeraty)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
K. Consideration and possible action to approve a new License Agreement with
NCWPCS MPL 26 -Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC for the continued use of
Wireless Telecommunications Facility at Ryan Park. (Hunter/Jones)
1) Approved a new License Agreement with NCWPCS MPL 26 - Year Sites Tower
Holdings LLC for the continued use of a Wireless Telecommunications Facility on City-
owned property at Ryan Park retroactively effective as of December 1, 2017, based
on new terms and conditions, as well as monthly rent; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor
to execute the License Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
L. Consideration and possible action to reconfirm continuing the emergency
justification for work and contract bidding on the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Emergency Hydraugers Project. (Copp)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
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M. Consideration and possible action to approve ongoing professional service
agreements, amendments, and blanket purchase orders for Fiscal Year (FY)
2024-25 that exceed $25,000. (Loya)
1) Approved the renewal of ongoing professional service agreements; 2) Approved
Purchase Orders for FY 2024-25 that exceed $25,000 for various City Departments;
3) Authorized the Mayor to execute 10 amendments to existing professional services
agreements approved to form by the City Attorney; and, 4) Authorized the Mayor to
execute two professional services agreement and one agreement for class
instruction approved to form by the City Attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 681 to amend Title
17 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to effectuate the City's
Revised Final 2021-2029 Housing Element (Case Nos. PLGP2022-0001,
PLG P2024-001, PLZC2024-001, PLCA2024-001 & PLCA 2024-002).
(Si Iva/Bobbett)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were three requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Kathy Millea,
Michele Carbone, and Kimberly Mueller.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to approve
Staff recommendations as amended: 1) Adopted Ordinance No. 681, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.47 (MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT (MUOD)),
CHAPTER 17.48 (RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (ROD)), CHAPTER 17.10
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
DEVELOPMENT, AND CHAPTER 17.96 (DEFINITIONS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, TO EFFECTUATE THE
REVISED FINAL 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (CASE NOS. Case Nos.
PLGP2022-0001, PLGP2024-001, PLZC2024-001, PLCA2024-001 & PLCA 2024-
002); and 2) Directed Staff to come back with an analysis of potential properties that
could be taken out of the Housing Element, while ensuring the City remain in
compliance.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
J. Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 682 for a
replacement ordinance for wireless telecommunication facilities on private
property (Case No. PLCA2022-0008). (Seeraty)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were two requests to speak.
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The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Janelle Hartley
and Robert O'Connor.
Discussion ensued Council Members.
among
Councilmember Seo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: Adopted Ordinance No. 682, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING §17.76.020 (ANTENNAS) OF
CHAPTER 17.76 (MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE AND
REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 17.73 (WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION
FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
L. Consideration and possible action to reconfirm continuing the emergency
justification for work and contract bidding on the Portuguese Bend Landslide
Emergency Hydraugers Project. (Copp)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were two requests to speak.
The following member of the public left a pre-recorded voicemail: Tami Podesta.
The following member of the public addressed the City Council: Eva Albuja.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve
Staff recommendations as follows: 1) Reconfirm, by a four-fifths vote, there is a need
to continue the work on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency Hydraugers
Project 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) Directed the City Clerk to confirm the same in the minutes of this City Council
meeting, via Minute Order, reflecting this action.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration and possible action to amend the City's Master Schedule of Fees
and Charges for City Services to add new permit fees associated with the
development of antenna facilities. (Seeraty)
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City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
late correspondence was distributed, and there were no requests to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing open.
Deputy Director of Community Development Silva introduced Senior Planner Seeraty
who provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve
Staff recommendations as follows: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-37, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19 TO AMEND THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES TO ADD NEW ANTENNA DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT FEES INCLUDING A CONDITIONAL WIRELESS FACILITY PERMIT, AN
ADMINISTRATIVE WIRELESS FACILITY PERMIT, AN ELIGIBLE FACILITY
PERMIT, AND AN OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES (OTARD) PERMIT.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote.:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
2. Consideration and possible action to adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Budget
for all City funds, Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and
Improvement Authorities (IA). (Ramos/Loya)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
late correspondence was distributed and there were no requests to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing open.
City Manager Mihranian introduced Director of Finance Ramos who provided a brief
staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Conducted a public hearing on the FY 2024-25
Budget of all City funds, the Five-Year CIP, and IA. 2) Reviewed and, approved the
following proposed budget changes since the Preliminary Budget Meeting on June 4,
2024: i. Increase General Fund expenditures by$488,000 for the increases in property
tax assessments from the Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District (KCLAD)
and Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD); ii. Fund a portion of the
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assessments from the unallocated balance of $266,650 reported in the FY 2024-25
Preliminary Budget; iii. Fund the remaining portion of $221,350 by reducing the
additional transfer to CIP Fund from $1,400,00 to $1,178,650; iv. Increase the FY
2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budget by $185,000 for Intersection
Improvements at Palos Verdes Drive South. The $100,000 is proposed to be funded
by the Capital Infrastructure Fund and $85,000 from the Proposition C Fund. 3)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION
AND ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; and, 4)Adopted Resolution No. IA 2024-06, A RESOLUTION
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES JOINT POWERS IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
3. Consideration and possible action to review the 2024 Peafowl Census Report.
(Powers)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed and there were
three requests to speak.
Deputy Director of Community Development Silva introduced Code Enforcement
Officer Powers who provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Melinda Barth.
The following members of the public left a pre-recorded voicemail: Marcia Luce,
Rosetta Bachman, and Dottie Hashizumi.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff
recommendations as amended: 1) Received and filed the 2024 Peafowl Census
Report that occurred between April 8-13, 2024, resulting in the observation of a total
of 165 birds within the six surveyed neighborhoods; and, 2) Directed Staff to continue
pausing the peafowl trapping program for 2024; and, 3) Directed staff to return if
necessary to address changes in the peafowl numbers in a particular neighborhood
while continuing the education program via newsletters etc. regarding the illegal
feeding of peafowl.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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iandMayorCruikshank AYES.• Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, ayo
NOES: Bradley
4. Consideration and possible action to temporarily prohibit bicycles, motorcycles,
and other two-wheeled vehicles on Palos Verdes Drive South within the landslide
area. (Casil)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed there were eight
requests to speak.
Director of Public Works Awwad presented a brief staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff and
City Attorney.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Kit Song, Geoffrey
Louis, Mario Obejas, Don Page, Nikki Noushkam, Todd Bernhardt, and Jim Baross.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Councilmember Seo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, to approve Staff
recommendations as amended: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-39 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING TRAVEL BY BICYCLES,
MOTORCYCLES, AND OTHER TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES ON PALOS VERDES
DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO THE
ACCELERATED RATE OF LAND MOVEMENT; and 2) Directed staff to include
language into the Resolution with a sunset clause of 180 days
Both Mayor Pro Tem Alegria and Councilmember Seo withdrew their initial motion to
replace it with the following motion:
Councilmember Seo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, to approve Staff
recommendations as amended: 1)Adopted Resolution No. 2024-39 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING TRAVEL BY BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES AND
OTHER TWO WHEELED VEHICLES ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN
THE LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO THE ACCELERATED RATE OF LAND
MOVEMENT; and 2) To include language into Section 2 of the Resolution to add the
following sentence: This prohibition will expire in 180 days, unless extended by the
City Council on the same basis as stated in this Resolution.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
111 AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
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5. Consideration and possible action to appoint members to fill vacancies on the
City's Advisory Committees and the Planning Commission. (Takaoka)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed ballots were
distributed earlier in the evening after the interviews.
Mayor Cruikshank called for a brief recess at 9:44 P.M. Without objection, it was so
ordered. The meeting was reconvened at 10:05 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 11:15 P.M. Without objection,
Mayor Cruikshank so ordered.
After first round of balloting, by majority vote of the entire City Council the following
appointments were made:
Planning Commission (four members)
Paul Christen, Gregory W. George, and Sean O'Connor were appointed to the
Planning Commission with terms expiring June 30, 2028. Eric Nulman was re-
appointed therefore serving his second and final term, with the same term expiring
on June 30, 2028.
Councilmember Bradley voted: George, Nulman, O'Connor and Riple;
Councilmember Ferraro voted: Christen, Nelson, Nulman and O'Connor;
Councilmember Seo voted: George, Noushkam, Nulman and O'Connor;
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria voted: Christen, Nulman O'Connor and Peterson;
Mayor Cruikshank voted Christen, George, Nulman and O'Connor). II
Civic Center Advisory Committee (four members)
Linda Cohu, Lisa V. Jankovich and Mickey Rodich were reappointed; and, Rayne
Sherman was appointed, all with terms expiring June 30, 2028.
Councilmember Bradley voted: Cohu, Jankovich, Sherman and Valencia
Councilmember Ferraro voted: Cohu, Rodich, Sherman and Valencia
Councilmember Seo voted: Cohu, Jankovich, Rodich and Valencia
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria voted: Cohu, Jankovich, Rodich and Sherman
Mayor Cruikshank voted: Cohu, Jankovich, Rodich and Sherman
Emergency Preparedness Committee (two members)
James Sprinkel was reappointed and Andrea Nolen was appointed, both with terms
expiring June 30, 2028.
Councilmember Bradley voted: Czaplicki and Sprinkel
Councilmember Ferraro voted: Czaplicki and Sprinkel
Councilmember Seo voted: Nolen and Sprinkel
Mayor Pro Tern Alegria voted: Nolen and Sprinkel
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Mayor Cruikshank voted: Nolen and Sprinkel
Finance Advisory Committee (four members)
After the first round of balloting Becky Clark, John MacAllister and Paul Weber, M.D.
were appointed all with terms expiring June 30, 2028.
Councilmember Bradley voted: Clark, Forese, Vlaco, and Weber
Councilmember Ferraro voted: Clark, MacAllister Stenzel and Weber
Councilmember Seo voted: Clark, MacAllister, Stenzel and Weber
Mayor Pro Tern Alegria voted: Jankowski, Johnson, MacAllister, Radke
Mayor Cruikshank voted: Jankowski, Johnson, MacAllister, Radke
After the second round of balloting Krista Johnson was reappointed with a term
expiring June 30, 2028.
Councilmember Bradley voted: Vlaco
Councilmember Ferraro voted: Johnson
Councilmember Seo voted: Stenzel
Mayor Pro Tern Alegria voted: Johnson
Mayor Cruikshank voted: Johnson
Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (three members)
Nicholas Grillo, Frederick Smalling Jr. were appointed, and John Spielman was
reappointed, all with terms expiring June 30, 2028.
Councilmember Bradleyvoted: Grillo, Smalling Jr., and Spielman
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Councilmember Ferraro voted: Grillo, Radke, and Speilman
Councilmember Seo voted: Grillo, Radke, and Spielman
Mayor Pro Tern Alegria voted: Grillo, Smalling, and Spielman
Mayor Cruikshank voted: Grillo, Smalling, and Spielman
Due to Member Christen's appointment to the Planning Commission a vacancy was
created on the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC). An
additional round of voting was necessary.
Totran Radke was appointed to the IMAC to fill the remainder of Member Christen's
term ending on June 30, 2026.
Councilmember Bradley voted: Radke
Councilmember Ferraro voted: Radke
Councilmember Seo voted: Radke
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria voted: Radke
Mayor Cruikshank voted: Radke
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Traffic Safety Committee (three members)
Jeanne Min, Hiromi Namikawa and Kit Song were appointed, all with terms expiring
June 30, 2028.
Councilmember Bradley voted: Min Namikawa and Song
Councilmember Ferraro voted: Guerin, Min and Song
Councilmember Seo voted: Min, Namikawa and Song
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria voted: Min, Namikawa and Song
Mayor Cruikshank voted: Min, Namikawa and Song
6. Consideration and possible action to appoint Chairpersons to the Planning
Commission and the various City advisory boards. (Sisson)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that due the early appointments for the Planning
Commission, their was a change to be noted for Chair nominations. As Robert Nelson
was not reappointed to the Planning Commission, his name will be replaced by Ron
Santarosa's for consideration. James Sprinkel was reappointed to the Emergency
Preparedness Committee and will remain Chair if approved by the Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to approve
Staff recommendations as follows: Appointed Ron Santarosa as Chair of the Planning
Commission; Gregory O'Brien as Chair of the Civic Center Advisory Committee,
James Sprinkel as Chair of the Emergency Preparedness Committee, George Lewis
as Chair of the Finance Advisory Committee, Peter Shaw as Chair of the
Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee, and John Tye as Chair of the Traffic
Safety Committee.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
7. Consideration and possible action to review the work plans and biannual
reports from various City advisory boards and the Planning Commission.
(Sisson)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed and there were
no requests to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank ordered a brief staff report. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Deputy City Clerk Sisson shared a staff report and PowerPoint presentation and
noted that each work plan and biannual report would be presented by the respective
chairs of the advisory boards and Planning Commission.
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Vice Chair Cohu presented for the Civic Center Advisory Committee (CCAC); Chair
Sprinkel presented for the Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC); Director of
Finance Ramos presented for the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC); Vice Chair
Shaw presented for the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (IMAC);
Vice Chair Santarosa presented for the Planning Commission (PC); Chair Tye
presented for the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC); and, Vice Chair Ma, presented for
the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve
Staff recommendations as follows: 1) Received and filed the biannual reports for the
Fiscal Year 2023-24 work plans from the City's advisory boards and Planning
Commission; and, 2) Approved the work plans for the City's advisory boards and
Planning Commission for FY 2024-25.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
8. Consideration and possible action to approve the City's Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. (Ramos)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed and there were
no requests to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank moved to waive the staff report. Without objection, this was so
ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Reviewed the following revisions to the City's FY
2024-25 Investment Policy, as recommended by the Finance Advisory Committee
(FAC): a. Remove additional City restrictions and maintain that the City is restricted
to the extent that California Local Agency Investment Guidelines (LAIG) limits
investments. b. Change the limit of the City's current practice of investing 50%to 70%
(recommended but not required) to maximize return on investments. Investments
remain subject to the LAIG requirements, which are deemed safe investments
adhering to preserving principal funds; c. Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
investment advisors and providers to analyze what is best for the City's investments;
d. Analyze relationships with other financial institutions to maximize the City's return
on investments. 2)Approved the FY 2024-25 Investment Policy applicable to the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency, and Rancho Palos Verdes Improvement Authority; and, 3)
Directed Staff to add $200,000 in the FY 2024-25 General Fund Budget under line-
item Interest Earnings Revenue.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
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NOES: None
9. Consideration and possible action to approve a five-year agreement (Fiscal
Year ((FY)) 2024-2029) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and
approving the FY 2024-25 Service Level Authorization for public safety
services. (Hunter)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed and there were
no requests to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank moved to waive the staff report. Without objection, this was so
ordered.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-40 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR MUNICIPAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT(MLESA)WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 AND
JUNE 30, 2029; 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Five-Year MLSEA;
and, 3) Authorized the City Manager to sign the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department Service Level Authorization for FY 2024-25 at a total City annual cost of
$8,173,078.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
I. Consideration and possible action to enter into a professional services
agreement with Sunbeam Consulting to provide flagging services for
Miraleste Intermediate School during in-person school sessions. (Hevener)
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there were no requests to speak and that this item
was pulled earlier this evening by Councilmember Bradley.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Mayor Cruikshank moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alegria, to approve Staff
recommendations as amended follows: 1) Awarded a professional services
agreement to Sunbeam Technologies, Inc. (dba Sunbeam Consulting) in the amount
not to exceed $170,099 for the first year and subsequently increasing by inflation
annually, not to exceed 3%, for a total authorization of up to $525,759 for a three-
year term with an optional additional three-year extension to provide flagging services
primarily for Miraleste Intermediate School during in-person school sessions; and, 2)
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Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the professional services agreement
subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; 3) Directed Staff to return with a
traffic study to mitigate costs for the intersection at Miraleste/Palos Verdes Drive
East.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: Ferraro
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Seo requested an update on wireless facilities. Councilmember Bradley
and Mayor Pro Tem Alegria requested staff return with considerations on amending the
Housing Element site inventory. Mayor Cruikshank requested a status report on traffic
improvements at Palos Verdes Drive East and Miraleste Drive
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and
association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:13 P.M., Mayor Cruikshank adjourned to June 21, 2024, for a State of the City
Breakfast at Ladera Linda Community Park.
Jo Crui shank, Mayor
Attest:
"eresa ' - aoka, City Clerk.
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