CC MINS 20240702 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL AND
MEETING OF THE IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
JULY 2, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for the purpose of a Closed
Session was called to order by Mayor Cruikshank at 6:04 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, Seo, Alegria*(via Zoom), and Mayor Cruikshank
ABSENT: Ferraro* (excused in Fireside room)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Elena Gerli, City Attorney; Brandy
Forbes, Director of Community Development; Eddy A. Arce- Elias, Aleshire & Wynder
Summer Law Clerk; Nathaniel Acosta, Aleshire & Wynder Summer Law Clerk; Olivia C.
McGovern, Aleshire & Wynder Summer Law Clerk; Taylor R. Heath, Aleshire & Wynder
Summer Law Clerk; and Rayan Heravi, Aleshire & Wynder Summer Law Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None.
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 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 litigation
are believed to be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s).
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.
At 6:08 P.M. the Council recessed to Closed Session.
*Councilmember Ferraro joined the Closed Session meeting in the Fireside Room at 6:08
P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:04 P.M. the Closed Session was reconvened to the Regular meeting.
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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 7:04 P.M. at Fred Hesse Jr.
Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given
with affidavit thereto on file.
ROLL CALL:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley, 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; Daniel Trautner, Deputy
Director of Recreation and Parks; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development;
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner; Jeffrey Kim, Assistant Planner; Katie Lozano, Senior
Administrative Analyst; Enyssa Sisson, Deputy City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Seo.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Gerli reported that City Council met in Closed Session to discuss five items.
City Manager Mihranian reported on item one, Council discussed, and no reportable
action was taken.
City Attorney Gerli reported on Item two, that there was no update, and this item has been
continued to the July 16 City Council Meeting. Items 3, 4, and 5, were discussed and no
reportable action was taken.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Cruikshank and the City Council recognized the following outgoing Planning
Commission members: Robert Nelson, Lan Saadatnejadi, and Stephen Perestam.
Mayor Cruikshank and the City Council recognized the following outgoing Finance
Advisory Committee members: Kevin Yourman, Jessica Vlaco, and Raquel Brown.
Mayor Cruikshank and the City Council recognized the following outgoing Infrastructure
Management Advisory Committee members: Paul Christen and Sean O'Connor.
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Mayor Cruikshank and the City Council recognized the following outgoing Traffic Safety
Committee members: Crystal Slaten and James Guerin.
Mayor Cruikshank and the City Council recognized the following outgoing Civic Center
Advisory Committee member: Debby Kim.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
City Clerk Takaoka noted due to Mayor Pro Tem Alegria participating via zoom a motion
and roll call vote would be required for this item, instead of proceeding via affirmation.
Mayor Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve
the Recycle Winners for June 18, 2024, Sarah Sanford and Faith Stapleton. The
winners will each receive a check for $250 as well as a personal emergency
preparedness kit from the City valued at $40.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
ROLL CALL:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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 there was one
request to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Tyson Schilz.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: RPVtv Studio Set Ribbon-
Cutting; SBA Disaster Assistance is available and the deadline is July 16, 2024; Bicycles,
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Motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles are prohibited on Palos Verdes Drive South
in the Landslide Area; Candidate Filing begins on July 15 for two open seats; Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve Quarterly Public Forum on July 17 at 6:00 P.M.; Shakespeare
by the Sea at Hesse Park on July 7 at 7:00 P.M.; 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.; Fireworks are
illegal throughout the Peninsula; Fourth of July Celebration will take place at Ken Dyda
Civic Center between 3:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.; City Hall is Closed on Fourth of July;
Happy Fourth of July and the winner of the Public Works Week Pie-Eating Contest was
Mayor Cruikshank (the presentation of the Golden Cone for this event ensued).
Captain Kimberly Guerrero of the Lomita Sheriffs Station joined the meeting at 7:57
P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented.
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 18, 2024 (for Regular and Special Meetings); and June
21, 2024 (State of the City Meeting)
B. Registers of Demands (Mata)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-41, 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) Adopted Resolution No. IA 2024-07, 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)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-42. 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)
Approved the Agency State Master Agreement No. 07-5413S21 and authorize the
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n Approved Works Director and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and, 3) 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)
Received and filed 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)
1) Received and filed 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) Received and filed 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)
1) Awarded 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)
Authorized 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)
1) Approved 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) Authorized
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)
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Ratified 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)
1)Awarded 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) Authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement
in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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)
1) Reconfirmed, 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) Directed 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)
1) Approved 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)
Authorized 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:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published
and there was one request to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing open.
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Director of Public Works Awwad presented a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Ken Dyda.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Councilmember Seo moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Alegria, to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Conducted a public hearing on the proposed levy of
the annual FY 2024-25 sewer service charge for the Abalone Cove Sewer System;
and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2024-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REPORT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ESTABLISHED
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.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Seo, Alegria and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: Bradley
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 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)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published,
there were no requests to speak, and late correspondence was distributed.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing open.
Director of Community Development Forbes provided the first portion of the staff
report and a PowerPoint presentation.
Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Senior Planner Seeraty who
provided the remaining staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Mayor Cruikshank declared the public hearing closed.
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Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff
recommendations as follows: 1) Introduced Ordinance No. 683, 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) Introduced Ordinance No.684, 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).
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 receive an update report on the Greater
Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex and adopt a resolution continuing the
local emergency declaration. (Awwad)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was distributed and there were
four requests to speak.
Director of Public Works Awwad introduced the City's Geologist Mike Phipps, Cotton
Shires and Associates.
City Geologist Phipps presented a comprehensive report and PowerPoint
presentation regarding the landslide's progression.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Director of Public Works Awwad introduced Senior Administrative Analyst Lozano
who shared a PowerPoint presentation focusing on the trails in the landslide area.
Director of Public Works Awwad finished the remainder of the staff report and
PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff and
Gordon Leon, ACLAD Representative.
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The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Nikki Noushkam,
Sheri Hastings, Eva Albuja, and Sha.
The following members left a pre-recorded voicemail: Tami Podesta.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff and
Andrew Ngumba, Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance representative.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Seo, to approve Staff
recommendations as amended: 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) Authorized 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; in addition to continue working with
California Water for innovative ways to turn off the main lines in an event of a
breakage including, but not limited to, auto shutoff and/or potentially deputizing
someone in the local neighborhood that could assist with de-energizing some of the
main lines when breaks occur; and, 3) Waive the requirements of applicants to
obtain the statement of the Geological Consultants for emergency repairs; and, 4)
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-44 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.
2024-05 adopted on February 6, 2024, Resolution No. 2024-13 adopted on March
19, 2024, and Resolution No. 2024-20 adopted on May 7, 2024; 5) Authorized staff
to work with Southern California Edison to evaluate delivering alternative power
sources in a safe manner (such as above ground conduit) to certain areas in the
landslide; and 6) Directed Staff to evaluate expanding the use of cargo
containers/manufactured homes for use as temporary homes as a potential source
for continued occupancy and other methods to harden and protect existing
structures from further damage caused by land movement.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
Mayor Cruikshank called for a brief recess at 10:01. Without objection, it was so
ordered. The meeting was reconvened at 10:18 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 P.M. Without objection,
Mayor Cruikshank so ordered.
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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)
Director of Finance Ramos presented a brief report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff,
Steve Cummings of KCLAD, and Gordon Leon of ACLAD who requested that their
loan be increased to $1.61 million as a draw-down loan.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Councilman Bradley moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Without objection,
Mayor Cruikshank so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to approve
Staff recommendations as amended: 1) Approved the Final Loan Agreement with
ACLAD for$1,610,000 (draw-down), which include a 12-year term and a 2.5% interest
rate; 2) Approved the Final Loan Agreement with KCLAD for $1,917,500, which
include a 12-year term and a 2.5% interest rate; 3) Approved an additional
appropriation of $1,610,000 ACLAD and KCLAD $1,917,500 from the Capital
Infrastructure Program (CIP) Fund; 4) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
ACLAD's financial assistance agreement pursuant to a form approved by the City
Attorneys Office; 5) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to KCLAD's financial
assistance agreement pursuant to.a form approved by the City Attorneys 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) Received and filed
the 10-Year Financial Models for ACLAD and KCLAD.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Seo, Alegria, and Mayor Cruikshank
NOES: None
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)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was no late correspondence and no requests
to speak.
Mayor Cruikshank motioned for a brief staff report and PowerPoint Presentation
without objection, this was so ordered.
Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Assistant Planner Kim for a
brief staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Mayor Cruikshank moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff
recommendations as amended: 1)Introduced Ordinance No.685, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING SECTIONS 15.18.040111
(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; 2) Updated
Language to 114.3 Penalty fee to include "not disclosed by the prior owner or their
representative".
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:
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Council Member present reported on his/her attendance at various organization and
association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 11:01 P.M., Mayor Cruikshank adjourned to July 16, 2024, for a Closed Session
meeting followed by a 7:00 P.M. Regular meeting.
Jo ruikshank, Mayor
Attest:
resa I a. -oka, City Clerk
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