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CC MINS 20260519 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MAY 19, 2026 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 Seo at 6:01 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 Subdivisions (b)(1) as amended of Government Code Section 54953.4 (b)(1). 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, and Mayor Seo ABSENT: Ferraro* (Excused, in Fireside Room) and Bradley *(Excused, in Fireside Room via Zoom) Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager; and Vina Ramos, Finance Director. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION: None CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6, with the City Council, Finance Director, Deputy City Manager, and City Manager, its negotiators, regarding contract labor negotiations with William W. Wynder on behalf of Aleshire & Wynder, LLP At 6:02 P.M., the Council recessed to Closed Session. *Councilmember Ferraro and Councilmember Bradley (via zoom)joined the Closed Session meeting in the Fireside Room at 6:02 P.M. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING: At 7:01 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 Seo at 7:01 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 (via Zoom), Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo 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; Dan Trautner, Director of Recreation and Parks; Jeffrey Kim, Associate Planner; Brittany Pena, Code Enforcement Officer; Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development; James O'Neill, Senior Administrative Analyst; Enyssa Sisson, Deputy City Clerk (via Zoom); and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk. Also present was Captain Kimberly Guerrero of the Lomita Sheriffs Station. I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Finance Director Ramos. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Wynder provided the closed session report for one item. City Attorney Wynder reported that City Council met in Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations with one unrepresentative employee, William Wynder, on behalf of the law firm Aleshire and Wynder. The City Attorney's Office and the City Council have reached a tentative agreement on a revision to the City Attorney's employment contract, which will be brought back to a future Council meeting for public consideration and formal action. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Seo and the entire City Council recognized Golden Cove Pharmacy and Home Healthcare for its continued commitment to providing quality service to the Peninsula community. RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING: City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 2 of 12 Mayor Seo, by acclamation, approved the Recycle Winners for May 5, 2026 as Rose Ann Cordoba and Tom McGivern. 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 Councilmember Lewis, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak. The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Dan Myers. LOMITA STATION REPORT: Captain Guerrero provided updates on the following: 1. Updates on Crime Data 2. Community relations team recently held a Financial Crime workshop 3. Update on recent Townhall meeting 4. Memorial Torch Run event 5. Upcoming Wildfire resource event on May 30 CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following: 1. $2.3 Million in Federal funds secured for Abalone Cove and Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement Districts 2. National Public Works Week 3. Upcoming Helicopter activity near Grandview Park for a SCE Power Pole Replacement Project 4. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's State of the Peninsula Breakfast on May 21 5. Coffee with the Mayor on May 22 between 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Ladera Linda Community Park' 6. Join Neighborhood Watch 7. Take the City survey about programs viewers want to watch on RPVtv 111 8. World Cup Watch party will be hosted at the Promenade on June 12 at 6:00 P.M. 9. Monday, May 25, 2026 is Memorial Day, and the City remembers and honors our veterans who have served our nation. City Hall will be closed on the holiday. No City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 3 of 12 construction unless a Special Construction Permit has been obtained. CONSENT CALENDAR: City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed earlier regarding Item K, and there was one request to speak on Item H. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item H. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Ferraro, Bradley, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None A. Approval of Minutes (Sisson) Approved the Minutes of May 4 (Adjourned Regular CIP Workshop) and May 5, 2026 (Regular Meeting) B. Registers of Demands (Anguiano) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-34, 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 adoption of Ordinance No. 698 amending Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) Chapter 17.47 Mixed Use Overlay District(MUOD) and Chapter 17.48 Residential Overlay District (ROD). (Forbes) Adopted Ordinance No. 698, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.47 (MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT) (MUOD) AND CHAPTER 17.48 (RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT) (ROD) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONTINUE TO EFFECTUATE THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT THEREBY REQUIRING THAT NEW DEVELOPMENT AND ADDITIONS MUST ALLOW 100 PERCENT RESIDENTIAL USE, RESIDENTIAL USE OCCUPY AT LEAST 50 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL FLOOR AREA OF A MIXED-USE PROJECT, AND THE OVERLAY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THESE OVERLAY DISTRICTS. D. Consider authorizing a Measure A Grant Agreement for the Three Sisters- Filiorum Reserve Connector Trail Planning and Design Project. (Wolterding/Lozano) Authorized the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement for the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) Competitive Measure A Grant, in the amount of$500,000, for the Filiorum and Three Sisters Connector Trail Planning and Design Project in a form approved by the City Attorney. City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 4 of 12 E. Consider a claim against the City by Anita H. Kowatsch. (Zweizig) Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Anita H. Kowatsch. F. Consider adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code in conformance with the requirements of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). (Sisson) 1)Received and filed the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice to amend the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, Successor Agency, and Improvement Authority; and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23; SA RESOLUTION 2024-01; AND IA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04; AND THEREBY ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CONTAINING REVISED DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES FOR THE CITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. G. Consider a voluntary Community Feedback Survey pursuant to City Council Policy No. 2. (Jun) Reviewed the proposed Community Feedback Survey, and approved and authorized Staff to publish it for public response pursuant to City Council Policy No. 2. 111 H. Consider continuing 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. I. Consider initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments of the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Hevener) 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND ORDERING OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 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. 2026-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, CODIFIED AS PART 2 OF DIVISION City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 5 of 12 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO. J. Consider EDCO's requested residential solid waste collection and disposal services rate increase for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. (Hevener) Received and filed EDCO's requested residential solid waste collection and disposal services rate increase of 4.85% for FY 2026-27. K. Consider approving professional service agreements, amendments, and purchase orders exceeding $25,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. (O'Neill) 1) Approved 14 amendments to existing professional service agreements, and authorize the Mayor to execute those amendments in a form approved by the City Attorney for FY 2026-27; 2) Awarded one new professional service agreement and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney for FY 2026-27; 3) Awarded three new agreements for Class Instruction and authorized the Mayor to execute those agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney for FY 2026-27; and, 4) Approved 18 Purchase Orders for FY 2026-27 that exceed $25,000 for various City Departments. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision conditionally approving a Height Variation and Site Plan Review at 7355 Berry Hill Drive (Case No. PLHV2024-0007). (Kim) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, late correspondence was submitted, and there were three requests to speak. Mayor Seo declared the public hearing open. Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Associate Planner Kim to provide a staff report and PowerPoint presentation Council Members asked questions of Staff. The following Appellant addressed the City Council: Brent Meyer. The following Applicant addressed the City Council: Carol Francis. The following member of the public addressed the City Council: David Chura. Appellant Nancy Parsons provided rebuttal comments after the members of the public addressed the City Council. Applicant Hany Francis provided rebuttal comments after the members of the public addressed the City Council. City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 6 of 12 Council Members asked questions of Staff and Appellant. Mayor Seo closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among Council Members. Mayor Pro Tem Perestam moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff Recommendation as amended: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION AND DENYING THE APPEAL THEREBY CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A HEIGHT VARIATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 720 FT2 SECOND-STORY ADDITION TO THE EXISTING 2,467 FT2 SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE FOR A NEW TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 3,187 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED) ALONG WITH ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING A 263 FT2 ROOF DECK AT 7355 BERRY HILL DRIVE (CASE NO. PLHV2024-0007) with revisions to Condition No. 34 to read as follows: 'The owner of the property shall be responsible for maintaining, in perpetuity, all foliage on the property except the four Queen Palms identified during the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting, which exceeds 16 feet in height, as measured from the base of the tree or which exceeds the lowest adjacent ridgeline of the primary structure, whichever is lower, so as not to significantly impair the view from surrounding viewing areas' and deleting Condition No. 36. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: H. Consider continuing 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 were numerous attempts to contact the speaker who had wished to make a comment on this item, but staff were unable to reach that speaker. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve staff recommendations as amended: 1) Reconfirmed, by a four-fifths vote, there is a need to continue the work on the Landslide 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. City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page.7 of 12 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Consider recovering nuisance abatement costs on the property located at 2064 Galerita Drive (APN: 7550-004-025) (Case No. CBLD2022-0027). (Pena) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, and there were no requests to speak. Mayor Seo declared the public hearing open. Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Code Enforcement Officer Pena to provide a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Seo closed the public hearing. Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve staff recommendations as follows: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS AND AUTHORIZING A SPECIALIII ASSESSMENT, IN THE FORM OF A LIEN IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,249.65, TO RECOVER ABATEMENT COSTS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2064 GALERITA DRIVE (APN 7550-004-025) (CASE NO. CBLD2022-0027); 2) Directed Staff to submit to the Los Angeles County Auditor/Controller for collection in the next applicable tax roll year the confirmed abatement costs in the amount of$22,249.65 for the property located at 2064 Galerita Drive (APN: 7550-004-025).; and, 3) Directed the City Attorney and the Finance Director to prepare and cause to be recorded in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder appropriate notices of liens which document the amount of nuisance abatement costs assessed for the property located at 2064 Galerita Drive (APN: 7550-004-025). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None 3. Consider adopting an updated Master Schedule of Fees and Fully Burdened Hourly Rate Schedule for City services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. (O'Neill) City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published and there were no requests to speak. I Mayor Seo declared the public hearing open. City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 8 of 12 Director of Finance Ramos introduced Senior Administrative Analyst O'Neill to provide a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Seo closed the public hearing. Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Perestam, to approve staff recommendations as follows: 1) Reviewed the proposed FY 2026-27 Master Schedule of Fees for City Services and affirmed the following: a) Applying a 3.4% increase from the March 2026 Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) to most fees; b) Adding proposed fees from the Public Works Department; c) Reformatting the schedule for additional clarity and ease of understanding applicable fees; d) Adding fees previously approved by the City Council that were inadvertently omitted from the schedule; and e) Updating the Fully Burdened Hourly Rate (FBHR) Schedule primarily used to calculate reimbursement for City-provided services; and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-40, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-35 THEREBY INCREASING FEES FOR CITY SERVICES IN FY 2026-27 BASED ON THE MARCH 2026 CPI-U, UPDATING FEES FOR THE COUNCIL-ADOPTED MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES, AND ESTABLISHING UPDATED FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATES FOR CITY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. Consider appointing members to fill vacancies on the City's Advisory Committees and the Planning Commission. (Takaoka) City Clerk Takaoka noted that ballots were distributed earlier this evening. After first round of balloting, by majority vote of the entire City Council, the following appointments were made: Planning Commission (three vacancies) After the first round of balloting, Mark Crossman and Philip de Souza were appointed with terms expiring June 30, 2030 with the following vote: Councilmember Bradley voted: Crossman, de Souza, and Leon Councilmember Ferraro voted: Crossman, de Souza and Funiciello Councilmember Lewis voted: Crossman, de Souza, and Leon Mayor Pro Tem Perestam voted: Crossman, de Souza and Malolepsza Mayor Seo voted Crossman, de Souza, and Malolepsza City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 9 of 12 Due to a tie for the third vacancy, the City Council conducted a second round of balloting, and Wioletta Malolepsza was appointed with a term expiring June 30, 2030 with the following vote: Councilmember Bradley voted: Leon Councilmember Ferraro voted: Malolepsza Councilmember Lewis voted: Leon Mayor Pro Tem Perestam voted: Malolepsza Mayor Seo voted: Malolepsza Emergency Preparedness Committee (five vacancies) Donald Campbell, Diane Robinson, and Wouter van Biene were reappointed, and Kwi Lee and Elizabeth Peterson were appointed, all with terms expiring June 30, 2030 with the following vote: Councilmember Bradley voted: Chang, Campbell, Peterson, Robinson, and van Biene Councilmember Ferraro voted: Campbell, Peterson, Radke, Robinson, and van Biene Councilmember Lewis voted: Campbell, Lee, Peterson, Robinson, and van Biene Mayor Pro Tem Perestam voted: Campbell, Lee, Peterson, Robinson, and van Biene Mayor Seo voted: Campbell, Lee, Peterson, Robinson, and van Biene Civic Center Advisory Committee (three vacancies) Paul Klose and Gregory O'Brien were reappointed, and Golnar Borougei was appointed, all with terms expiring June 30, 2030 with the following vote: Councilmember Bradley voted: Chang, Klose, and O'Brien Councilmember Ferraro voted: Borougei, Klose, and O'Brien Councilmember Lewis voted: Borougei, Klose, and O'Brien Mayor Pro Tem Perestam voted: Borougei, Klose, and O'Brien Mayor Seo voted: Borougei, Klose, and O'Brien Finance Advisory Committee (three vacancies) Emily Colville and Jonathan Jung were reappointed; and Totran Radke was appointed, all with terms expiring June 30, 2030 with the following vote: Councilmember Bradley voted: Colville, Jung, and Leon Councilmember Ferraro voted: Colville, Jung, and Radke Councilmember Lewis voted: Colville, Jung, and Radke Mayor Pro Tem Perestam voted: Colville, Jung, and Radke Mayor Seo voted: Colville, Jung, and Radke City Council Regular Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 10 of 12 Traffic Safety Committee (two vacancies) John Tye was reappointed, and John Howland was appointed, all with terms expiring June 30, 2030 with the following vote: Councilmember Bradley voted: Chang and Tye Councilmember Ferraro voted: Howland and Tye Councilmember Lewis voted: Howland and Tye Mayor Pro Tem Perestam voted: Howland and Tye Mayor Seo voted: Howland and Tye Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee (4 appointmentsand 1 special vacancy) Michael Lallovara, Claire Leon, and Tyler Murphy were appointed, and Brian Haig was reappointed, all with terms expiring June 30, 2030 with the following vote: Peter Shaw was reappointed to the special vacancy with an unexpired term ending June 30, 2028 with the following vote: Councilmember Bradley voted: Chang, Funiciello, Haig, Leon, and Shaw Councilmember Ferraro voted: Haig, Lallovara, Leon, Murphy, and Shaw Councilmember Lewis voted: Funiciello, Haig, Lallovara, Leon, and Shaw Mayor Pro Tem Perestam voted: Haig, Hess, Lallovara, Murphy, and Shaw Mayor Seo voted: Haig, Hess, Lallovara, Murphy, and Shaw CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER: None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS: None ADJOURNMENT: At 9:50 P.M., Mayor Seo adjourned to 6:00 P.M on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for a Closed Session meeting followed by a 7:00 P.M. 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