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REGULAR MEETING
OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 21, 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 Pro Tern Seo at 6:05 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: Ferraro, Perestam and Mayor Pro Tern Seo
ABSENT: Lewis (Excused) and Bradley (Excused)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Catherine
Jun, Deputy City Manager; Vina Ramos, Director of Finance; Vanessa Godinez, Human
Resources Manager; and Pam Lee, Special Counsel with Aleshire & Wynder.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957.6
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with the
City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and City Attorney, acting as its negotiators.,
regarding labor negotiations with the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees District Council 36 (AFSCME DC36).
At 6:05 P.M. the Council recessed to Closed Session.
*Mayor Bradley and Councilmember Lewis joined the Closed Session meeting in the
Fireside Room at 6:05 P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:05 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 7:05 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: 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); Octavio
Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development; Dan Trautner, Director of Recreation
and Parks; David Rasor, Building Official; Deanna Fraley, Principal Engineer; lrantzu
Pujadas, Administrative Analyst; Enyssa Sisson, Deputy City Clerk (via Zoom); and Teresa
Takaoka, City Clerk.
*At 7:45 P.M. Captain Guerrero joined the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Takaoka.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder provided the closed session report and reported on one item that
was discussed in closed session.
City Attorney Wynder reported that pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, regarding
ongoing labor negotiations with AFSCME DC36, negotiating staff provided a privileged and
confidential briefing on a recent proposal received from the District 36 Representatives.
This proposal was reviewed and discussed in detail. City Council authorized its labor
negotiating team to respond to its proposal, which will be communicated at a future date.
City Attorney Wynder noted that all five Councilmembers participated in Closed Session.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Bradley and the entire City Council recognized our City's Founding Father, Ken
Dyda, the celebration of his 94th birthday and shared a short video highlighting the
celebration at his home on October 16.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
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Mayor Bradley, by acclamation, approved the Recycle Winners for October 7, 2025, as
Edmundo Payares and Larry Mayer. 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 Seo, 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
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following:
1. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
2. Thank you to all — Public Safety Division, Park Rangers, City Staff, and Lomita
Sheriffs Station for assisting in a seamless and no incident reported rally over the
past weekend.
3. Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Quarterly Public Forum on October 23 at 6:00 P.M.
4. Drive- Thru Shredding Event held at the Ken Dyda Civic Center on October 25 from
8:00 to 11:00 A.M.
5. Prepared Peninsula Expo held at the Peninsula High School/ Famers Market on
October 26 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
6. EDCO's Fall Brush Clearing Event (October 4- November 1)
7. Vote Centers and Drop off Ballot box is open daily from October 25 through Election
Day.
8 2nd Annual Veterans Day Breakfast held at the Ken Dyda Civic Center on November
11 from 9:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M.
9. Run for Myles commencing at Point Vicente Interpretive Center on November 15
10.Happy Diwali to all who celebrate.
11.Pet Paw-Rade held at Eastview Dog Park on October 31 at 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
12.Wishing everyone a safe and spooky Halloween.
13.Daylight Saving time Ends November 2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka noted that there was one request to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Eva Albuia.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seo, to approve the
Consent Calendar as is.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Seo and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes (Zweizig)
Approved the Minutes of October 7, 2025 (Regular Meeting).
B. Registers of Demands (Anguiano)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-72, 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. Consider approving City employment class specifications for Television
Producer and Television Producer On-Camera positions. (Godinez)
1) Approved a new Class Specification for Television Producer position; 2) Approved a
new Class Specification for Television Producer On-Camera position; and, 3)
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-73- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING NEW CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR TELEVISION PRODUCER AND
TELEVISION PRODUCER ON-CAMERA POSITIONS.
D. Consider a request to vacate a portion of a sewer easement located at 5801
Crestridge Road. (Canterbury Senior Living Facility) (Fraley)
1) Authorized staff to proceed with a request from the Canterbury Senior Living Facility
to vacate a portion of an abandoned sewer easement located at 5801 Crestridge
Road; and, 2) Allowed staff to determine that the easement vacation for the
abandoned sewer need not be an application completeness item for the
Canterbury's proposed renovation and expansion project but that the easement
must be vacated prior to the Planning Commission's consideration of the proposed
project.
E. Consideration and possible action to accept Gifts for Parks donations. (Fox)
Accepted Gifts for Parks donations, and directed Staff to prepare donor letters of
appreciation for the Mayor's signature.
F. Consider a claim against the City by Rie Tsujita. (Zweizig)
Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Rie Tsujita.
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G. Consider continuing the emergency justification for work and emergency
contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide
Emergency Project. (Copp)
1) Reconfirmed, by a four-fifths vote, there is a need to continue the work on the
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 (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, reflecting
this action.
H. Consider authorizing construction of a third donor recognition monument at Del
Cerro Park. (Lozano)
Authorized the construction of a third donor recognition monument at Del Cerro Park to
recognize donors who have made significant monetary contributions toward the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy's (Land Conservancy) Go Wild for the Peninsula
Capital Campaign and to recognize City Council members, Land Conservancy Board
members, and other officials, as deemed appropriate, for their efforts to acquire the
Wildlife Corridor.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. Consider initiating a toll road feasibility study, for maintenance of Palos Verdes
Drive South within the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. (Fraley)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late there were four requests to speak.
Director Awwad introduced Principal Engineer Fraley for a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Eva Albuja, Dr. Kit
Song; Elliot Levy, and Larry Maizlish.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Lewis moved, seconded by Councilmember Perestam, to approve
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Staff Recommendation as amended: Receive and file staff report. Deferring item to the
Fiscal Sustainability Subcommittee for future consideration.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
2. Consider requiring local grocery stores to offer paper coupons as an alternative
to digital-only promotions. (Pujadas)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Deputy City Manager Jun introduced Administrative Analyst Pujadas who presented a
staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members asked questions of City Attorney Wynder and Staff.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Mayor Bradley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seo, to approve staff
recommendations as amended: 1) Direct staff to include the continued availability of
paper coupons for all patrons as a legislative priority for the City's 2026 Legislative
Platform;, 2) Direct staff to work with our State representatives to explore opportunities
for introducing or supporting state legislation in 2026 on the continued availability of
paper coupons throughout California; and 3) Direct staff to reach out to local grocers to
determine how to extend digital pricing or provide paper coupons to those who request
it, particularly senior citizens.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
3. Consideration to introduce by title only an ordinance adopting the 2025
California Building Standards Code. (Rasor)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Building Official Rasor presented staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Mayor Bradley moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seo, to approve Staff
Recommendation as follows: Introduced by title only ORDINANCE NO. 694, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WHICH
INCLUDES THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL,
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GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
CODES, WHICH ARE CODIFIED IN TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS; PART 7 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE; THE
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS 1997
EDITION; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1997 EDITION; AND THE
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2024 EDITION, WITH
APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADOPTING THE 2023 LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE TITLE 32.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, Seo, and Mayor Bradley
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:04 P.M., Mayor Bradley adjourned to 5:30 P.M on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for a
Special Meeting (Closed Session) in the Community Room at the Ken Dyda Civic Center
(30940 Hawthorne Blvd) followed by a 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting to be held in McTaggart
Hall at Hesse Park 29301 Hawthorne Blvd).
Mayor Bradley adjourned the meeting in celebration of former Mayor Ken Dyda for his 94th
birthday.
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David L. Bradley, or
Attest:
Tere akaoka, City Clerk
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