CC AGD 20260818
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
https://rpvca.zoom.us/j/81973489719
The Regular meeting of August 18, 2026, will take place in accordance with the
requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Section 54950 et seq. of the Government Code.
Remote participation by any Councilmember shall be in accordance with Subdivisions
(b)(3) or (f) of Government Code Section 54954.3. The meetings are held at Hesse Park,
McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and via teleconference for
staff/consultants/participants using the Zoom platform and broadcast live on the City's
website at rpvca.gov/agendas and on PVPtv channels Cox 35 and Frontier FiberOptic 39.
Public participation will be in person and using the virtual platform. Please see separate
cover for virtual public participation options.
MEETING AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, MCTAGGART HALL
29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 90275
AUGUST 18, 2026
6:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-67 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 701
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Seo
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Bradley
Councilmember Ferraro
Councilmember Lewis
Mayor Pro Tem Perestam
Mayor Seo
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on listed Closed Session items. Each
speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City Council should refer to the
separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate
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CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S):
All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections. Please be advised that, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, “a
person may not disclose confidential information that has been acquired by being present in a Closed Session . . . to a person not
entitled to receive it, unless the legislative body authorizes disclosure of that confidential information.” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).)
“[C]onfidential information’ means a communication made in a Closed Session that is specifically related to the basis for the legislative
body of a local agency to meet[] lawfully in Closed Session . . . .” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) Please be further advised that any
“[v]iolation of [Government Code § 54963] may be addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law, including,
but not limited to: (1) injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information prohibited by this section; (2) disciplinary
action against an [public or city official] who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section; (3) referral of a
member of a legislative body who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section to a grand jury.” (Gov.
Code § 54963(c).) Additionally, per Subsection (b) (Confidentiality) of Section 3.6 (Closed Session Meetings) of Chapter 3 (Types of
Meetings) of the City Council Rules of Procedure is amended to read as follows: Confidentiality. No person attending a closed session
shall publicly discuss or otherwise reveal the discussion, content, and/or proceedings of the closed session unless such disclosure
has been approved by the vote of the Council taken during the closed session or as otherwise required by law. Violation of this rule
may subject the violator to various penalties including (i) censure by the Council as provided in Article 9.0 herein, (ii) criminal penalties
as the willful failure to perform a duty under Government Code Section 1222, or other statute, (iii) referral to the grand jury, or (iv) civil
actions, including issuance of an injunction.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and
(e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case where
the facts and circumstances giving rise to an exposure to litigation are believed to
be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s).
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Seo
ROLL CALL: Councilmember Bradley
Councilmember Ferraro
Councilmember Lewis
Mayor Pro Tem Perestam
Mayor Seo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: To be announced
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BY ACCLAMATION MOVE APPROVAL OF RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY
PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING WINNERS: Harriet Cobb and Patrick
Don Vito
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
During Public Comments any person may address the Council, provided that the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Council and is not otherwise on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those
wishing to address the City Council should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit
www.rpvca.gov/participate.
LOMITA STATION REPORT:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed under the Consent Calendar consists of routine items and will be approved in one motion. Any member of the Council
may pull an item for discussion or clarification. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar by a Councilmember will be heard after the
Regular Business section of the agenda, unless otherwise directed by the City Council. If a member of the public has requested to
speak on a Consent Calendar item, it will be pulled and heard immediately after the Consent Calendar. Those wishing to speak on
any Consent Calendar item(s) will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City
Council should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate
A. Approval of Minutes (Zweizig)
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of August 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
(Zweizig).
B. Registers of Demands (Anguiano)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-__, 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 continuing the emergency justification for work and emergency contracting for
the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project.
(Bryden)
Recommendation: 1) Reconfirm 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) Direct the City Clerk to
confirm the same in the minutes of this City Council meeting, via Minute Order,
reflecting this action.
D. Consider ratifying the Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of 2 Peppertree Drive.
(Forbes)
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING
THE CITY COUNCIL’S PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 2 PEPPERTREE DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
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TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION; and, 2) Approve an additional appropriation of
$289,000 for acquisition costs, funded by the General Fund’s Unallocated Fund
Balance and allocate to Non-Department – Land.
E. Consider a Grant Agreement for Round No. 4 of the Western Avenue Storefront
Improvement Program. (Garrett)
Recommendation: 1) Approve a Grant Agreement with Amdan Investment Corp. in
an amount not-to-exceed $20,000, for storefront improvements at 29000 S. Western
Avenue, under Round No. 4 of the Western Avenue Storefront Improvement Program;
and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant Agreement in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
F. Consider appointing five members to the City’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and
appointing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. (Pujadas)
Recommendation: 1) Appoint Keanu Pourafzal, Walter Kim, Amara Alegria, and
Coco Nie for their first term as members of the YAC; 2) Reappoint Matthew Song for a
second term as member of the YAC; 3) Appoint Matthew Song as YAC Chair, Ashley
Chan Mott and Amy Wen as Vice Chairs, and Annabelle Huang as Secretary to the
YAC for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 4) Amend City Council Policy No. 54A to change
the eligible grade range requirements for the YAC range from Grades 7-12 to Grades
9-12
G. Consider awarding a professional services agreement to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for
Public Works Capital Project Delivery Services. (Copp)
Recommendation: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Transtech
Engineers, Inc. for Public Works Capital Project Delivery Services in the amount of
$105,000, with a 15% contingency of $15,750, for a four-month term for staffing
augmentation as the City undergoes the recruitment process for Public Works
Director; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement
in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H. Consider awarding a professional services agreement to Sikand Engineering
Associates, Inc. for the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Drainage Study. (Rodriguez)
Recommendation: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Sikand
Engineering Associates, Inc. for the preparation of the Point Vicente Interpretive
Center Drainage Study that includes civil engineering, topographic surveying, and
drainage diagnostic services in the amount of $29,500, with a 15% contingency of
$4,425, for a total contract amount of $33,925 and a term of 328 calendar days; and,
2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
I. Consider a Notice of Completion for the Sidewalk Management Program Construction
Contract. (Ascencio)
Recommendation: 1) Accept the construction contract with FS Contractors, Inc. for
the Sidewalk Management Program as complete; 2) Authorize 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) Authorize
the Director of Public Works to release the 5% construction retention payment to FS
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Contractors, Inc., 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 warranty bond with the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
This section is for item(s) that have been pulled from the Consent Calendar, and a member of the public has requested to speak to
that item. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer
to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This section is for hearings that have been noticed, published, and/or mailed to property owners as required by law. The Mayor will
provide an opportunity to members of the public to testify in support of or opposition to the matter being heard. Each speaker will be
limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer to the separate cover for public
participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
For appeal hearings, the appellant or their representative speaks first and will generally be allowed ten (10) minutes. If the applicant is
different from the appellant, the applicant or their representative will speak following the appellant and will also be allowed ten (10)
minutes.
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
This section contains items of general business. Prior to the vote of an item, each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to
address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit
www.rpvca.gov/participate.
1. Consider a report on the use of Automated License Plate Reader camera systems
within the City. (Don) (60 mins)
Recommendation:1) Receive and file a report on the use of Automated License
Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras located in certain neighborhoods and in select public
rights-of-way throughout the City; and, 2) Receive and file a presentation from Flock
Safety regarding the use, data retention, and privacy policies of their ALPR camera
systems operated in certain City neighborhoods.
2. Consider an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program for the Lomita Sheriff’s
Station. (Schmid) (15 mins)
Recommendation: 1) Consider an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program
for the Lomita Sheriff’s Station. (Schmid Approve participating in the proposed
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program to be implemented by the Lomita
Sheriff’s Station; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Lomita, Rolling
Hills Estates, and Rolling Hills to fund the procurement of four UAS Drones for the
Lomita Sheriff’s Station based on a cost share formula in the first operating year.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
This section is for item(s) that have been removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of Council for discussion or clarification.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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This section is designated for individual Council Members to request that an item be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda.
5 minutes has been allotted for this section.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This section is designated for oral reports from Council Members, as elected officials of the City, to report action taken at
intergovernmental organizations, committee, or association meetings. Council Members are required to provide a brief oral report on
their attendance at any meetings where City funds have been expended. Detailed reports should be made in writing and will be
posted on the City’s website. 10 minutes has been allotted for this section.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to 6:00 P.M. on September 1, 2026, for a Closed Session meeting followed by a
7:00 P.M. Regular meeting.
City Council
Agendas and Staff
Reports:
The agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website at https://www.rpvca.gov/agendas no
later than 72 hours before the meeting.
Materials related to an item on an agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available
on the City’s website at https://www.rpvca.gov/agendas by clicking the link titled “Late Correspondence” at
the top of the agenda.
Ordinances:
motion adopted by majority vote all ordinances shall be read in full either at the time of introduction or
passage; provided, however, that a reading of the title or ordinance shall not be required if the title is included
on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance is made available to the public online and in print
at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage.
Correspondence:
We highly encourage written materials regarding City Council Agenda items be submitted no later than
4:00 P.M. the Monday prior to a City Council meeting to allow the Council Members ample time to review
and consider the issues raised prior to making decisions at the Council meeting. Please keep in mind that
it is difficult for Council Members to carefully review materials submitted after that deadline or at the
meeting. Written materials, including emails, submitted to the City are public records and may be posted
on the City’s website. Accordingly, you may wish to omit personal information from your written materials
or oral presentation as it may become part of the public record regarding an agenda item. In addition, City
meetings may be televised and may be accessed through the City's website at
https://www.rpvca.gov/agendas.
Public Participation:
the City Council and not to the staff or the public; repetition should be avoided; and reading a submission
that has been copied or contained in the agenda will be discouraged. Virtual participation is also offered
please visit https://www.rpvca.gov/participate.
Public Comments:
speak, the length of the agenda, or the business of the Council.
Members of the public who require language assistance are welcome to bring their own interpreter. If you
plan to attend with an interpreter, we kindly ask that you notify the City Clerk’s Office in advance so we
can help accommodate seating and meeting logistics. For questions or to provide notice, please contact
the City Clerk’s Office at (310)544-5217 or cityclerk@rpvca.gov. You will be allowed twice the allotted
speaking time to facilitate the translation.
Conduct at the
Council Meeting:
Pursuant to GC 54957.95: (a)(1) In addition to authority exercised pursuant to Sections 54954.3 and
54957.9, the presiding member of the legislative body conducting a meeting or their designee may
remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. (2) Prior to removing an
individual, the presiding member or their designee shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting
the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The presiding
member or their designee may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive
behavior. This paragraph does not apply to any behavior described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1)
of subdivision (b)(1) means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually
disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is
not limited to, one of the following: (A)A failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by
a legislative body pursuant to Section 54954.3 or any other law. (B) Engaging in behavior that constitutes
use of force or a true threat of force.(2) “True threat of force” means a threat that has sufficient indicia of
intent and seriousness, that a reasonable observer would perceive it to be an actual threat to use force by
the person making the threat.
Time Estimates:
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when a matter will be heard, especially since agenda items are often re-ordered during a meeting and
may be discussed at any time.
Continuation of
Meeting:
The City Council will adjourn its meetings on or before 11:00 p.m. and will not consider new business
items after 10:15 p.m., unless a majority of the Council members who are present affirmatively vote either
to extend the meeting after 11:00 p.m. or to consider new business after 10:15 p.m. If the meeting ends
before all items listed on the agenda are completed, any unfinished business will be continued to the next
succeeding day that is not a holiday, at a location to be determined.
Closed Session:
information that has been acquired by being present in a Closed Session . . . to a person not entitled to
receive it, unless the legislative body authorizes disclosure of that confidential information.” (Gov. Code §
54963(a).) “[C]onfidential information’ means a communication made in a Closed Session that is
specifically related to the basis for the legislative body of a local agency to meet[] lawfully in Closed
Session . . . .” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) Please be further advised that any “[v]iolation of [Government
Code § 54963] may be addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law,
including, but not limited to: (1) injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information
prohibited by this section; (2) disciplinary action against an [public or city official] who has willfully
disclosed confidential information in violation of this section; (3) referral of a member of a legislative body
who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section to a grand jury.” (Gov. Code
§ 54963(c).)
American with
Disabilities Act:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require an accommodation to participate in
this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office prior to the meeting at: cityclerk@rpvca.gov; by phone
at 310-544-5217; or mail 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. The City’s
reasonable accommodation policy is available for review on the City’s website (see City Council Policy
58). Please note that for accommodations that are not readily available, you should make your request as
soon as you can prior to the time of the meeting.
CEQA Compliance
(Changes as of
11/7/22):
Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section
21065.
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AFFIDAVIT OF AGENDA POSTING
I, Teresa Takaoka, declare as follows:
That I am the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; that I hereby
affirm that a copy of the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the City Council for
August 18, 2026, was conspicuously posted on the City Hall Bulletin Board,
located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes California, at the
time and date indicated below.
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Dated: August 12, 2026
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