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MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 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:
BY COMPUTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83871709950
Zoom Meeting ID: 838 7170 9950
BY TELEPHONE: 1 669 900 9128, Enter Code: 838 7170 9950# CALL TO ORDER 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tern Roos.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Murdock and McGowan, Mayor Pro Tern Roos.
Councilmember Kemps joined the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
Also Present: City Manager Prestwich, City Attorney Cotti, Chief of Police Best, City Support Services Director Hannah, Public Works Director Seims, Acting Community Development Director Brady, and City Clerk Chaney
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Murdock asked that Item #12 be continued to a future Council meeting.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to approve the agenda, with Item #12 being continued to a future meeting.
AYES: Roos, Murdock, McGowan
Noes: None
Absent: Lozzi, Kemps
MAYOR'S REPORT-MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Pro Tern Roos reported on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tournament, the Bulky Waste Pickup event, the application period for City committees and the E-Newsletter.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Prestwich welcomed the City's new Public Works Director Anastasia Seims. He also reported on the Cal Water Stage two water shortage contingency plan and the upcoming Slurry Seal project in Malaga Cove.
Chief Best reported on the LPGA Tournament and the parking restrictions in the area.
CEREMONIAL
Swearing-in of Jesse Aguayo
Chief of Police Best led the Swearing-in of Corporal Jesse Aguayo.
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PRESENTATIONS
Southern California Edison
Constance Turner, Jae Lee, Ajay Singh and Robert Brambila of Southern California Edison (SCE) presented and answered City Council questions.
The City Council asked that SCE provide a year-to-date report of specific power outage incidents and the type of notification that was provided. There was concern expressed regarding SCE's current customer service.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Bob Stearns addressed the City Council.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-9)
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: Roos, Murdock, McGowan
Noes:
Absent: Lozzi, Kemps
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
a) Minutes of April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting
b) Minutes of April 12, 2022 Special Meeting
c) Minutes of April 13, 2022 Special Meeting
Reviewed and Approved.
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register(s) of April 26, 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. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accepted the donations as presented and thanked the donors for their generosity.
5. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 20, 2021 REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Received and Filed.
6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BUDGETARY AUTHORITY FOR THE
TRANSFER OF 5 FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND
Adopted Resolution R22-10 establishing the budgetary authority to transfer ARPA funds received during FY 2021-22 to the General Fund.
7. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS OF APRIL 19, 2022
Received and Filed.
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8. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER FOR THE 2022 SUMMER ART SHOWS AT THE MALAGA COVE PLAZA GREEN ON MAY 7TH - 81H, JUNE 18TH.191H, JULY 161H-17TH, AUGUST 201H-21 51, SEPTEMBER 171H-18TH, AND OCTOBER 8TH.gTH, 2022.
Approved the Special Event Application submitted by the Palos Verdes Art Center for the 2022 Summer Art Shows at the Malaga Cove Plaza Green on May 7th_ 81h, June 1ath_19th, July 15th_17th, August 201h-21st, September 171h-181h, October ath_ gth 2022.
9. ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION WAIVING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S PURCHASING PROCEDURES THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2022 FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FUEL FOR THE
CITY'S FUELING STATION STORAGE TANK
Adopted resolution R22-11 waiving certain provisions of the City's Purchasing Procedures related to a one-time purchase of fuel for the City's fueling station storage tank.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
10. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 APPROVAL OF NC1728-21, M-1523-21, AND G-1668-21 I 1201 GRANVIA ALTAMIRA;
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY AND GRADING APPLICATIONS FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1201 GRANVIA
ALTAMIRA. LOT 1, BLOCK 4, TRACT 7538/8652.
The following site visits were noted for the record: Councilmembers Murdock and Kemps visited 1201 Granvia Altamira and 1205 Granvia Altamira, Mayor Pro Tern Roos and Councilmember McGowan visited 1201 Granvia Altamira.
Mayor Pro Tern opened the public hearing. Acting Community Development Director Brady provided the staff report.
Appellant Gordon Tsui and Applicant Keith Johnson presented. There was no public comment. Mayor Pro Tern Roos closed the Public Hearing. The Councilmembers deliberated and provided their comments.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to adopt the proposed Resolution R22-12, denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission decision to approve Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading Permit, and Miscellaneous applications, subject to conditions, at 1201 Granvia Altamira.
AYES: Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes:
Absent: Lozzi
11. FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 022-753 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO AB 481 Chief Best provided the staff report. Councilmember Murdock asked about training.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock to Introduce on first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 022-753 adopting a policy for the use of military equipment by the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department.
AYES: Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes:
Absent: Lozzi
OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
12. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE TENNIS CLUB CONCESSION AGREEMENT This item was continued to a future Council meeting.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Murdock reported on her activity with the Pension Funding Policy adhoc and requested a future agenda item for the Council to consider City Council involvement in ad-hoc committees, or appointing committee liaisons.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, MAY 10, AT 6:30 P.M.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted:
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APPROVED: