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MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES,
CALIFORNIA
A Teleconference meeting of the Palos Verdes Estates City Council was held via Zoom videoconference only in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and pursuant to AB 361 and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer's recommended measures to promote social distancing. Members of the public were provided with the following information to provide public input:
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MEETING ID: 869 4659 5069
BY TELEPHONE: 1 669 900 9128, Enter Code 869 4659 5069# CALL TO ORDER 4 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Murdock, Kemps, McGowan, Mayor Pro Tern Roos, Mayor Lozzi
Also Present: City Manager Prestwich, City Attorney Cotti, City Contract Planner Jeffrey Graham, City Contract Planner Brenna Wengert, and City Clerk Chaney
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
NEW BUSINESS
(1) Discussion and Consideration of Planning Commission Actions of February 15, 2022
In consideration of Item #7, NC-1240-R21; Neighborhood Compatibility Revision for remodel to an existing single-family residence located at 2441 Chelsea Road. Lot 6, Block 2216, Tract 6888, Councilmember Murdock asked questions regarding the project and the direction given by the Planning Commission, and what confirmation could be provided by staff that the conditions of approval were met, and the enforceability of these conditions going forward in the future. City Contract Planner Jeffrey Graham explained the process that applicants follow including submittal of plans, and the work of the Planning and Building departments in final inspections that verify the work was done according to the approved plans.
Mayor Pro Tern Roos asked the City Attorney for clarification on the Municipal Code as it relates to the options available to the City Council in reviewing the Planning Commission Actions. The City Attorney noted that the Council could only make modifications to conditions that are not substantial in nature, and if the Council wanted to consider any substantial changes, they would need to set the matter for a public hearing.
Roger Biggelin addressed the City Council.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roos to set the item, NC-1240-R21 for a public hearing. The motion passed 4-1 by the following roll call vote:
A YE: Murdock, Kemps, Roos, Lozzi
NO: McGowan
Councilmember Kemps requested a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission to discuss the City Council's review and approval of Planning Commission actions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED:
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