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REGULAR MEETING
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15, 2025
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 Bradley at 6:03 P.M. at Fred Hesse Jr. Community
Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. 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: Lewis, Perestam, Seo, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: Ferraro* (Excused in Fireside Room)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Pam Lee,
Labor Counsel; Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager; Vina Ramos, Director of Finance;
Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources and Risk Manager; Nathan Zweizig,Acting Deputy
City Clerk (via zoom); and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with the City
Manager, Deputy City Manager, Finance Director, Human Resources Manager, and
Labor Attorney, acting as its negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with the
Rancho Palos Verdes Employee Association (RPVEA).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session will be held pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(e) because
the City is considering whether to initiate litigation in two cases.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with the City
Council, City Manager, and Finance Director, acting as the City's negotiators,
regarding labor negotiations with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, through William W.
Wynder, City Attorney.
At 6:04 P.M. the Council recessed to Closed Session.
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*Councilmember Ferraro joined the Closed Session meeting in the Fireside Room at 6:04
P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:07 P.M. the Closed Session was reconvened to the Regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING — OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council was called to order by Mayor
Bradley at 7:07 P.M. at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301
Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo, and Mayor Bradley
ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager;
William Wynder, City Attorney; Vina Ramos, Director of Finance; Ramzi Awwad, Director
of Public Works; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development (via Zoom); Daniel
Trautner, Director of Recreation and Parks, Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner; Vanessa
Hevener, Project Manager (Environmental); Deanna Fraley, Principal Engineer; Nathan
Zweizig, Acting Deputy City Clerk (via Zoom); and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director of Recreation and Parks Daniel Trautner.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder provided the closed session report and reported that only two of the
three items were discussed in closed session due to the time allotted.
City Attorney Wynder reported that for item 1 the City Council received a privileged and
confidential briefing regarding ongoing labor negotiations with the Rancho Palos Verdes
Employee Association and were given further negotiating direction.
Additionally, the City Council engaged in labor negotiations with the law firm of Aleshire &
Wynder, and City Council gave the Mayor direction to communicate and continue
negotiations with the law firm.
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As to the anticipated litigation item, that item was continued to the next City Council
meeting.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bradley shared that he participated in the City's 40th Annual Whale of a Day
celebration at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, and the event was enjoyed by all.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Bradley, by order of affirmation, approved the Recycle Winners for April 1, 2025, as
Shirley Glitzon and Jeffrey Lulejian. 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:
Mayor Pro Tem Seo moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve the agenda
as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were four requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Carol Mueller; Bill
Gerstner; Mickey Rodich; and Eva Albuja (Via Zoom).
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following:
1. Whale of a Day celebrated its 40th anniversary.
2. MyShakeApp
3. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Quarterly Public Forum on April 16 at 6 p.m.
4. General Fund Budget Workshop on April 17 at 6 p.m.
5. Palos Verdes Peninsula Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall and Expo on April 26
6. Capital Improvement Program Budget Workshop April 29 at 6 p.m.
7. Fire Hazard Zone Update Information Session on April 30 at 6 p.m.
8. EDCO Spring Brush Clearing Event March 29-April 26
9. Tax Safety Tips
10.Happy Earth Day, Happy Passover and Happy Easter
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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City Clerk Takaoka noted that there was one request to speak on letter F.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem 'Seo, to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Item F.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes (Takaoka)
Approved the Minutes of April 1, 2025 (Regular Meeting).
B. Registers of Demands (Anguiano)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-21, 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 regarding a claim against the City by Melody
Lomboy. (Takaoka)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Melody Lomboy.
D. Consideration to file a Notice of Completion for the Point Vincente Interpretive
Center Drainage Remediation project (CIP 8509). (Sunwoo)
1) Accepted the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Drainage Remediation project (CIP
8509) as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the
project with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office; and if no claims are
filed within 35 days after recordation, send a notice to the surety company to exonerate
the Performance Bond; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the
5% construction retention payment to Estate Design & Construction, 35 days after
recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's
Office, contingent upon no claims being filed on the project, and the contractor posting
an acceptable warrant bond with the City.
E. Consideration of a Public Health Services Contract with the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health (Jun)
1)Approved the Public Health Service Contract with the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Health (LADPH) to allow continued health services as codified by reference in
Chapter 8.04 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code; and, 2) Authorized the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute the PSA in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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F. Consideration to continue the emergency justification for work and emergency
contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide
Emergency Project. (Copp)
This item was removed for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
F. Consideration to continue the emergency justification for work and emergency
contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide
Emergency Project. (Copp)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Eva Albuja (Via Zoom).
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seo, to approve Staff
Recommendation as follows: 1) Reconfirmed, by a four-fifths vote, there is a need to
continue the work on the Vertical Deep Dewatering Emergency Project declared by
Council-adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 on May 7, 2024, finding an emergency exists
requiring immediate action in the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide
Complex 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,
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consideration to conduct the 2024 annual review of Trump National Golf Club's
compliance with its maintenance obligations (Case No. PLMH2O25-0001). (Seeraty)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, late
correspondence was distributed and there were two requests to speak.
Mayor Bradley declared the public hearing open.
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner presented a detailed staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
The following applicant addressed the City Council: Lili Amini, Applicant.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and applicant.
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The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich.
Mayor Bradley closed the public hearing
Councilmember Lewis moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve staff
recommendation as follows: Received and filed the 2024 Annual Review of Trump
National Golf Club's compliance with its maintenance obligations relating to trails and
open space pursuant to the 2018 City Council-approved Amended and Restated
Declaration of Restrictions (Case No. PLMH2O25-0001).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Consideration to review assessment rate options for the Citywide Landscaping
and Lightning Maintenance District (LLMD) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.(Hevener)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Director of Public Works, Ramzi Awwad introduced Project Manager, Vanessa Hevener
who presented a detailed staff report and PowerPoint presentation and shared Principal
/ City Engineer, Deanna Fraley is available for questions.
Project Manager, Vanessa Hevener introduced Harris and Associates consultant Chris
Thomas who was available via Zoom for questions.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and Staff and questions were asked of City
Attorney Wynder and Harris and Associates consultant Chris Thomas on the retroactive
date of the levy.
Mayor Bradley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Seo, to approve Staff
Recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the report on the Citywide
Landscaping .and Lighting Maintenance (LLMD); 2) Directed Staff to initiate proceedings
to set the FY 2025-26 LLMD levy at a rate of: $23.50 per parcel for single family
residences, which was the rate at the time that Proposition 218 came into effect on July
1, 1997; and, 3) Based on the above, directed Staff to prepare an Engineer's Report for
the LLMD for FY 2025-26 and return at a future date with the appropriate resolutions
memorializing the Council's directive for future consideration at a duly noticed public
hearing.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilmember Perestam requested the City take a position on AQMD Rule Nos. 1111 and
1121 at the May 6, 2025 meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Councilmember present reported on his attendance at various organization and
association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:19 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for a
Budget Workshop (General Fund).
� David L. Bradley, M y� or
Attest:
ere . Takaoka, ity Clerk
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