MINUTES OF THE MARCH 22, 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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BY TELEPHONE: 1 669 900 9128, Enter Code: 812 1695 0955# CALL TO ORDER 6:31 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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, Police Captain Barber, and City Clerk Chaney
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps, and seconded by Council Member Murdock to approve the Agenda, with a friendly amendment by Mayor Lozzi to move Item #12, to the Consent 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 reported on the March 16, 2022 City Council joint meeting with the Traffic Safety Committee, in which the City Council voted to move forward with the roundabout design to improve traffic flow and congestion at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and Via Corta. She directed members of the public to find more information on the City's project webpage.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Prestwich reported that the Finance Advisory Committee requested that the City Council create an ad hoc committee to assist in the development of an unfunded pension liability policy, which he noted will appear on the April 4th Special Meeting, which was scheduled to review the 10-year Capital Improvement Program.
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Captain Steve Barber provided an update to the City Council on the contract services with Redondo Beach JaiL He also noted that the department provided supplied to support Cal OES efforts in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Lozzi presented a Proclamation to Jeffrey Robinson, Area Emergency Manager for his upcoming retirement.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Merlin David, Jim Roth, Reina Jo, Joan Davidson, Bill Sewell, Stephanie Aldrete.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
a) Minutes of March 8, 2022 Regular Meeting
Reviewed and Approved.
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register(s) of March 22, 2022 Councilmember Kemps asked for clarification regarding the payment for the School Resource Officer.
3. RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT TRANSACTION REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Received and Filed.
4. INVESTMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (IPAC) SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 15, 2021
Received and Filed.
5. RECEIPT AND FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Received and Filed.
Desiree Myers addressed the City Council.
6. NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Received and Filed.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS OF MARCH 15, 2022.
Received and Filed.
Councilmember Kemps asked that City staff and the City attorney confirm the calculation of habitable space for item #4 of the Planning Commission Actions, at 3609 Navajo Place.
8. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND ROBERT
LINKROUM FOR VIDEOGRAPHY
Approved the professional services agreement with Robert Linkroum for professional videography services for filming of City Council, Commission and Committee meetings.
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9. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS ACCEPTING STATE PARKS
GRANTS FOR FARNHAM MARTIN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Pulled from Consent.
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO VEHICLES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $62,000; (2) MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE AB 2766 SUBVENTION FUND IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $62,000 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO CLEAN AIR VEHICLES AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE SUPPORT
SERVICES DIRECTOR TO MAKE SUCH ACCOUNTING ENTRIES FOR THIS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.
Adopted Resolution R22-08: (1) approving the purchase of two vehicles in an amount not-to-exceed $62,000; (2) making an appropriation from the AB 2766 Subvention Fund not to exceed $62,000 and (3) authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents on behalf of the City and the City Support Services Director to make such accounting entries for this purchase as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roos to approve the Consent Agenda, adding Agenda Item #12, and removing item #9.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Murdock, Roos, McGowan, Lozzi, Kemps
NOES: None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
9. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS ACCEPTING STATE PARKS
GRANTS FOR FARNHAM MARTIN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Interim Public Works Director Chankin provided the staff report.
Councilmember Murdock asked for clarification about the process and public involvement and communication.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to Authorize execution of contracts with the California Department of Parks and Recreation for award and acceptance of grants totaling $186,230 for Farnham Martin Park Improvements.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES: Murdock, Roos, McGowan, Lozzi, Kemps
NOES: None.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
10. CONSIDERATION OF USE OF THE CORONAVIRUS STATE FISCAL
RECOVERY FUND (SLFRF) ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
City Support Services Director Hannah provided the staff report, and answered City Councilmember questions about the process of receiving and designating the funds, in which the City would accept the funds under the Act and then the City Council would take action to designate the funds.
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ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to accept the funds based on loss of revenue and to apply to public safety, and then to take the funds and apply them to an assigned fund balance for future Council use. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Murdock, Roos, McGowan, Lozzi, Kemps
NOES: None.
11. RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CITY SUPPORT SERVICES REGARDING MID-YEAR (TO FEBRUARY 28, 2022) BUDGET ASSESSMENT; ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE BUDGET TRANSFERS WHICH EXCEED $10,000 AND
RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON CITY MANAGER APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFERS WHICH DO NOT EXCEED $10,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-
22. City Support Services Director Hannah presented.
Councilmember Murdock expressed concerned about the lag in contractual services billing. Councilmember Kemps expressed the need for an accurate representation of the City's financial position.
Desiree Myers, City Treasurer Greenberg, and Darcel Hamsen addressed the City Council.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to direct the city manager and the director of city support services to collaborate with the city treasurer, in contact with both govinvest and truth in accounting, to better follow accrual, government wide based reporting and statement generation that more accurately reflects the city's current and true net position. There was discussion among the Councilmembers, with Councilmember McGowan, and Mayor Lozzi noting that they support the motion of Councilmember Kemps but believe the focus should be the implementation of a new ERP and accounting system.
AYES: Kemps, Murdock
NOES: McGowan, Roos, Lozzi
Motion Failed.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roos to adopt Resolution R22-07, approving budget transfers which exceed $10,000, and to receive and file the report for City Manager approved budget transfers which do not exceed $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYE: Murdock, McGowan, Roos, Lozzi
NOES: Kemps
12. Item Moved to Consent Agenda.
13. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION RELATED TO FUTURE RETURN TO INPERSON COUNCIL, COMMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS There was discussion regarding the return to in-person meetings. The City Council agreed that staff should continue to evaluate the options for a hybrid approach. Councilmember Kemps suggested, with agreement from the council that the Mayor and Mayor Pro T em work with the City Manager on the decision to return to in-person meetings at a date to be determined.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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Councilmember Murdock reported on a meeting with CalWater and a proposed rate increase based on the three year rate cycle and infrastructure plan, as well as a meeting in early April to discuss worsening drought conditions and water conservation efforts which would limit water usage.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember McGowan asked about the review of the Fire Contract renewal as well as a report from Southern California Edison. Councilmember Kemps asked for a review and improvement of the City's Communication efforts. Mayor Lozzi noted the upcoming item for appointment of an ad hoc committee for a pension funding policy.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, APRIL 12, AT 6:30 P.M.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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APPROVED:
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