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REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 6, 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 6:00 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,)(3) or(f) of Government Code Section 54953.3. 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, Lewis,, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
ABSENT: Bradley *(Excused; in Fireside Room)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Catherine
Jun, Deputy City Manager; Vina Ramos, Director of Finance; David Copp, Interim Director
of Public Works; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development; and Daniel Trautner,
Director of Recreation of Parks.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
1. 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 (2') cases.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to
enable the City Council to consider negotiations with Eric Mark, and to give
direction to its negotiator, City Manager Mihranian, regarding that certain real
property commonly known as the Windport Canyon. The City's real property
negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding the potential
acquisition of the property.
At 6:01 P.M. the Council recessed.
*Councilmember Bradley joined the Closed Session meeting in the. Fireside Room at 6:01
P.M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:03 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 and Improvement Authority
was called to order by Mayor Seo at 7:03 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, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
ABSENT: None_
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Catherine
Jun, Deputy City Manager; Vina Ramos, Director of Finance;, David Copp, Interim Director
of Public Works; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development; Dan Trautner,
Director of Recreation and Parks; Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner; Irantzu Pujadas,,
Administrative Analyst; Enyssa Sisson, Deputy City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
Also present was Captain Kimberly Guerrero of the Lomita Sheriffs Station.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Bradley.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder provided the closed session report for two items.
City Attorney Wynder reported on the first item involved facts and circumstances which may
authorize the initiation of litigation. With respect to Code Enforcement Case, City Council
unanimously directed the City prosecutor's office to commence a Code Enforcement action
to bring a noncompliant property in compliance with the Municipal Code. With respect to the
second matter, the City Attorney's Office provided a privilege and confidential briefing. Public
Works added to this briefing and City Attorney's Office was given direction, which is not
reportable.
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City Attorney Wynder reported on the third item. The City Manager gave the City Council a
briefing on the possible acquisition of certain properties commonly known as the Windport
Canyon property. The City Manager provided the City Council with a privileged and
confidential briefing. The City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to continue
discussions with the property owner.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Seo and the entire City Council recognized the participants that completed the 2026
Rancho. Palos Verdes Leadership Academy.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Seo, by acclamation, approved the Recycle Winners for October 6, 2026, as Tim
McGinley and Pamela Hunter. The winners will each receive a check for $250 as well as a
personal emergency preparedness kit from the City valu'ed 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, an'd 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: Dale Spiegal.
LOMITA STATION REPORT:
Captain Guerrero provided updates on the following:
1. Crime data
2. Notable incidents
3. Drone Program
4. Core Team
5. Third Annual Golf Tournament
6. Upcoming Event: Coffee with a Cop
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mih'ran.ian provided the following:
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1. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2. Another successful Movies in the Park event at East View on September 19
3. RPV Wins Four CAPIO Star awards
4. Ladera Linda Community Park SCE power pole removal
5. Construction Notice — Los Angeles County Sanitation District
6. Hesse Park Blood Drive on October 16 at 11 A.M.- 5 P.M.
7. Great Shake Out Drill on October 15; safety tips on MyShake app
8. Prepared Peninsula Expo on October 25 at 10 A.M.- 1 P.M.
9. Prepare your property for the Super El Nino Season
10.Zone Zero FAQ
11. Brush Clearing Day
12.General Municipal Election information can be found at rpvca.gov/ele.ctions
13.City Council Candidate Forum on October 7 at Hesse Park from 7-9 P.M
14. What is Measure RS? Learn more: rpvca.gov/MeasureRS
15.Vote Centers and Drop Box locations for the November 3 General Municipal Election
16. Trunk or Treat on October 17 at Ken Dyda Civic Center from 11 A.M.-2 P.M.
17.Veterans Day Breakfast on November 11 at Ken Dyda Civic Center from 9-11 A.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve the
Consent.Calendar.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote: III
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes (Sisson)
Approved the Minutes of September 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting).
B. Registers of Demands (Anguia,no)
1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-76, 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(check run
09/04/26); 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-77, 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.(check run 09/18/26); and, 3) Adopted Resolution No. IA 2026-08, 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 the August 2026 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report. (Lin)
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Received and filed the August 2026 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report
D. Consider the August 2026 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report for the
City's Joint Powers Improvement Authority. (Lin.)
Received and filed the August 2026 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer's Report for the
City's Joint Powers Improvement Authority.
E.Consider appointing one member to the Youth Advisory Committee. (Pujadas)
Appointed, as recommended by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Council
Subcommittee, Yuxi Duan to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the YAC for a term ending
on June 30, 2027.
F. Consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Peninsula Volunteer Alert
Network to operate the City's Emergency Communication Center. (Mohammad)
1) Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Peninsula Volunteer Alert
Network (PVAN)to operate the City's Emergency Communication Center(ECC); and, 2)
Authorized the Mayor to sign the MOU in a form approved by the City Attorney.
G. Consider receiving the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS)
Actuarial Valuation Report (AVR) as of June 30, 2025. (O'Neill)
Received and filed the CaIPERS Actuarial Valuation Report (AVR) as of June 30, 2025.
H. Consider authorizing the submittal of an application to the Federal Highway
Administration PROTECT Competitive Grant Program for the Palos Verdes Drive
South Reconstruction Project (CIP 8301). (Bryden)
Authorized Staff to submit an application for up to $10 million in Planning Grant funding
under the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Promoting Resilient Operations for
Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive
Grant Program for the Palos Verdes Drive South Reconstruction Project (Project) (CIP
8301), provided that, prior to submittal by the October 9, 2026 deadline, Staff determines
there is no other available competing grant opportunity that would provide a more
advantageous funding strategy for the Project.
I. Consider awarding a Professional Services Agreement to IMEG Consultants
Corporation for Phase 1 of the City Hall Emergency Backup Power System
Replacement Project. (Rodriquez)
1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to IMEG Consultants
Corporation (IMEG)for Condition Assessment and Preliminary Design Services(Phase
1)to Replace the City Hall Emergency Backup Power System in the amount of$26,855,
and authorize a 15% contingency of $4,029, for a total authorization sum of $30,884
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over a maximum term of six months; 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the PSA in a
form approved by the City Attorney; and, 3) Approved an additional appropriation of
$31,000 from the Capital Infrastructure Projects (CIP) Fund for the project.
J. Consider awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Pipe Tec, Inc. for
maintenance and inspection of a gravity sewer located in Agua Amarga
Canyon. (Mesker)
1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Pipe Tec, Inc. (Pipe Tec) for
maintenance and inspection services for approximately 3,150 linear feet of gravity
sewer located in Agua Amarga Canyon in the amount of $276,000, with a 15%
contingency of $41,400, for a total sum amount of $317,,400 over an initial three-year
term with an option to extend for an additional three years; and, 2)Authorized the Mayor
to execute the PSA in a form approved by the City Attorney.
K. Consider continuing the emergency justification for work and emergency
contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide
Emergency Project. (Bryden)
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; 2) Directed the City Clerk to confirm the same
in the minutes of this City Council meeting, via Minute Order, reflecting this action;. 3)
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Geo-
Logic Associates, Inc. (GLA) for additional electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and
controls, civil, geotechnical, and related design services necessary to complete the
Portuguese Bend Landslide Remediation Project(CIP 8.304) in the amount of$164,654
thereby increasing the total contract to $659,339, including contingency, and extending
the Contract Term to June 30, 2027; and, 4) Authorized the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the PSA with GLA, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consider amendments to Chapter 17.73 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code pertaining to wireless telecommunication facilities on private
property. (Seeraty)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, late
correspondence was submitted, and there was one request to speak.
Mayor Seo declared the public hearing open.
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Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Senior Planner Seeraty who
presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council' McKenzie Neely-
Wright, (via Zoom).
Mayor Seo closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among Council Members.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve Staff
Recommendation as follows: Introduce Ordinance No. 702, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CHAPTER 17.73 (WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY) OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENCOURAGE
WIRELESS DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATE THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND
STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING WIRELESS FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA LAW (CASE NO. PLCA2026-
0001).
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Consider initiating code amendment proceedings to Chapter 17.10 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) to update the development standards for
accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to comply with State ADU Law. (Forbes)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that late correspondence was received and there were no
requests to speak.
Director of Community Development Forbes provided a staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve Staff
Recommendation as follows: Initiated code amendment proceedings to Chapter 17.10
(Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Standards)
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to update the development standards for
accessory dwelling units to comply with State ADU Law.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
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3. Consider adopting a resolution proclaiming the existence of a local emergency in
anticipation of the 2026-2027 El Nino Event (Jun)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was no request to speak.
Deputy City Manager Jun provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff
Recommendation as follows: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-78, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
PROCLAIMING. THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN ANTICIPATION OF
THE 2026-2027 El NINO EVENT.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
4. Consider a report on Cal Water's residential metered service fee structure and
meter resizing process (Jun)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was no request to speak.
Deputy City Manager Jun provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members asked questions of Staff and Cal Water Representatives.
Mayor Pro Tem Perestam moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff
Recommendation as amended: 1).Received and filed a report on Cal Water's residential
metered service fee structure and meter resizing process,and 2) Include public outreach
on the meter resizing process on the City's website and upcoming quarterly newsletter.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Councilmember present reported on their attendance at various organization and
association. meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:38. P.M., Mayor Seo adjourned to 6:00 P.M. on October 20, 2026, for a Closed Session
meeting followed by a 7:00 P.M. Regular meeting.
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