INCORPORATED 1939
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 8, 2022
REGULAR 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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CALL TO ORDER 6:31 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozzi.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Murdock, Kemps, McGowan, Mayor Pro Tern Roos, Mayor Lozzi
Also Present: City Manager Prestwich, City Attorney Cotti, City Support Services Director Hannah, Interim Public Works Director Chankin, Chief of Police Best, and City Clerk Chaney
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Murdock, and seconded by Council Member Kemps to approve the Agenda. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Murdock, Roos, McGowan, Lozzi, Kemps
NOES: None.
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi attended the Palos Verdes Foundation's Gala over the weekend and highlighted the Community Meetings for the Palos Verdes Drive WesWia Corta Intersection Project, and the upcoming March 16th City Council I Traffic Safety Committee joint meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Prestwich noted the updated County Public Health orders, and the possibility for the City to return to in-person meetings. He noted that City Hall would be reopening as early as Monday of next week.
Chief of Police Best mentioned the Palos Verdes Estates Foundation Gala, and addressed the Public Safety staff, commenting on support of the Community and
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thanking them for their hard work. He also thanked the Foundation and supporters of the event.
PRESENTATIONS
• Palos Verdes Estates' Community Disaster Preparedness Plan - Disaster District Program (DDP) and Neighborhood Amateur Radio Team (NART) Marcelle Herrera, Community Relations Officer, presented on the Community Disaster Preparedness Plan - Disaster District Program (DDP) and Neighborhood Amateur Radio Team (NART).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dwight Abbott, John Credell, Desiree Myers and Joan Davidson addressed the City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-4)
ACTION: Moved by Council Member McGowan, and seconded by Council Member Kemps to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Murdock, Roos, McGowan, Lozzi, Kemps
NOES: None.
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
a) Minutes of February 16, 2022 Special Meeting
b) Minutes of February 22, 2022 Special Meeting
c) Minutes of February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting
d) Minutes of February 28, 2022 Special Meeting
e) Minutes of March 2, 2022 Special Meeting
Reviewed and Approved.
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register(s) of March 8, 2022
3. REAFFIRMING THE FINDINGS TO HOLD VIRTUAL CITY COUNCIL,
COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, BOARD AND OTHER CITY BODIES,
MEETINGS UNDER AB 361
The City Council reaffirmed the findings set forth in Resolution No. R21-38 to continue to hold virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361.
4. ADOPTION ON SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 022-752 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES
ESTATES, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALOS
VERDES ESTATES AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) Presented, on second reading, by title only and adopted a motion waiving further reading; and adopted proposed Ordinance No. 022-752:
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palos Verdes Estates, California Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Board of Administration of CalPERS.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
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OLD BUSINESS
5. APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR A NON-STANDARD
DRIVEWAY APRON FOR 3317 VIA LA SELVA
City Engineer Tim Jonasson presented.
Councilmember Murdock asked for clarification about the approval process and communication between staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Roos asked for clarification from the City Attorney regarding non-standard encroachments and the Planning Commission review process.
There was discussion regarding communication and City procedures.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to approve the License Agreement for the Construction of a non-standard driveway apron within the City Right of Way; and authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City. The motion unanimously carried by the following rol! call vote:
AYES: Murdock, Roos, McGowan, Lozzi, Kemps
NOES: None.
NEW BUSINESS
6. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET PREPARATION CALENDAR
City Support Services Director Hannah presented.
Councilmember Kemps requested that through the budget process the estimated pension outflow net differences instead of just the cash basis budgets and potential overage that would be disclosed as part of this process, how much debt we're bringing forward on the city's balance sheet be fully disclosed to the public and the city council. Mayor Lozzi clarified Councilmembers Kemp's request regarding CalPERS.
Councilmember McGowan asked that the focus be kept high-level, focused on the big picture.
The City Council received and filed the report.
7. CONSIDER RESOLUTION R22-06 APPROVING A HIRING INCENTIVE
PROGRAM FOR LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS (OFFICER, CORPORAL, AND SERGEANT) AND ACADEMY GRADUATES.
Chief Best presented the report.
Councilmember Murdock asked about the funding for the program and the timeline for hiring. It was noted that this cost would be included in future fiscal year budgets.
Councilmember Kemps asked about balancing the need to attract laterals with the City's desire to control and manage pension costs and focus on more PEPRA specific employees.
Chief Best stated that the Department cannot have a recruitment strategy to only to try to attract PEPRA or classic members. He said he believes more experienced officers, with those higher advanced post certificates are probably going to be classic members. But noted that they can also look at officers of that tenure that are not in PERS. He stated that they are going to evaluate all applicants and have to look for fit, that they are going to cast a wide net and hire the best.
Councilmember McGowan stated his support for the program.
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to adopt resolution R22-06 approving a Hiring Incentive Program for Lateral Police Officers (to include Corporals and Sergeants) and Academy Graduates, not to exceed two hires. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Murdock, Roos, McGowan, Lozzi, Kemps
NOES: None.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Kemps noted his attendance at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce legislative session and shared information related to the proposed Public Works projects.
Councilmember Murdock thanked the PVE Foundation, and noted that she attended a Granicus Webinar about ways the CARES money was spent. She requested a report when the ARPA funding discussion is brought to Council.
Mayor Pro Tern had a meeting with Assembly member Muratsuchi and discussed concerns related to SB 9 and SB 10.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Murdock requested a report on the outsourcing of the Jail, and followup related to addressing Parklands, trees and tree management in the future.
Councilmember McGowan requested review of the long-range plan, regarding infrastructure, City Hall and open space maintenance.
Mayor Pro Tern Roos asked for clarification on the status of the citizen-led initiative.
There was some clarification provided by the City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, MARCH 22, AT 6:30 P.M.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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APPROVED:
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