lNCORPO!IATED 11139
MINUTES OF THE MAY 10, 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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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozzi.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Murdock, Kemps and McGowan, Mayor Pro Tern Roos, Mayor Lozzi.
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
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to approve the agenda.
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: None
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi reported on the LPGA Tournament, and reminded everyone that bulky waste collection day was taking place on May 141h.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Mark Prestwich noted the upcoming Aerial Methane Mapping to be conducted by the Southern California Gas Company.
Police Chief Best recognized National Police Week and Police Officers' Memorial Day, he also recognized everyone who worked to make the LPGA Tournament a success.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Merlin David, Joan Davidson, and Desiree Myers.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-10)
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
a) Minutes of April 26, 2022 Special Meeting
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b) Minutes of April 26, 2022 Regular Meeting
Reviewed and Approved.
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register(s) of May 10, 2022.
3. REAFFIRMING THE FINDINGS TO HOLD VIRTUAL CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, BOARD . AND OTHER CITY BODIES,
MEETINGS UNDER AB 361
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. ADOPTION ON SECOND READING, BY TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE NO. 022- 753 ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Presented, on second reading, by title only; adopted a motion waiving further reading; and adopted proposed Ordinance No. 022-753.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS OF APRIL 21 and MAY 3, 2022 Received and Filed.
Councilmember Murdock noted a correction of the Planning Commission special meeting date of May 3, 2022
7. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE.
PALOS VERDES ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH FOR THE
NEIGHBORS MEET NEIGHBORS EVENT, SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022.
Approved the Special Event Application submitted by the Palos Verdes Estates Neighborhood Watch for the Neighbors Meet Neighbors event scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2022.
8. RECEIPT AND FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING March 31, 2022
Received and Filed.
9. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES
Approved Amendment No. 1 with Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI) to provide professional services between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and Michael Baker International, Inc. for contract planning services to include a Senior Planner level and an Assistant Planner to assist the Community Development Department.
Joan Davidson addressed the City Council.
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10. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CITY COUNCIL OPERATING
GUIDELINES AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING GUIDELINES
Approved proposed revisions to City Council Operating Guidelines and City Council Meeting Guidelines.
Desiree Myers addressed the City Council.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: None
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
11. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2022 APPROVAL OF NC1721-21 & G-1663-21; NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY, MISCELLANEOUS, & GRADING APPLICATIONS FOR A NEW SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1124 GRANVIAALTAMIRA.
Recommendation: Open the Public Hearing, hear testimony, close the Public Hearing, and adopt the proposed City Council Resolution No. R22-13 denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission (PC) decision to approve Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading Permit, and Miscellaneous applications, subject to conditions, at 1124 Granvia Altamira.
Mayor Lozzi opened the public hearing,
Acting Community Development Director Brady provided the staff report, noting a correction of the height noted in the report to 23.16 ft.
Deanne Ozaki, for appellant Naomi McKissock, addressed the City Council.
Applicants Mike and Maryam Hassani, as well as Allan Rigg addressed the City Council.
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Cy and Lila Parsa, Jose and Shayla Gomez.
The City Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the application and appeal as presented.
Mayor Lozzi closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Roos, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to adopt the proposed City Council Resolution No. R22-13 denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission (PC) decision to approve Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading Permit, and Miscellaneous applications, subject to conditions, at 1124 Granvia Altamira ..
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: Murdock
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PENSION FUNDING POLICY City Manager Prestwich and Finance Committee Member Nendick provided the report. Ad Hoc Committee members Kemps and Murdock provided their comments. There was some clarification provided as well as brief Council discussion.
Desiree Myers and Darcel Hamson addressed the City Council.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Roos, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to Adopt Resolution R22-14 Adopting a Pension Funding Policy for the City of Palos Verdes Estates.
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
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Noes: None
13. REVIEW OF DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CITY COUNCIL WORK PLAN City Manager Prestwich provided the report and draft Fiscal Year 22-23 City Council Work Plan document. There were a number of items which the City Council directed the formation of ad-hoc committees to be brought back at a future meeting. These included: the Fire Contract services, the selection and implementation of an ERP system, the review of the AECOM study of City Hall, Tree Management and Encroachment, Information Technology security updates and Information Technology audit recommendations.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL AD HOC
COMMITTEE RELATED TO CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES HOUSING
ELEMENT
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to Designate Mayor Pro Tern Roos and Councilmember Kemps to serve as an Ad Hoc committee for the purpose of assisting with recommendations for the Housing Element Update to the City Council and advancing certification of the document.
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Murdock requested a future review of a possible Catalytic Converter Ordinance based on correspondence received from the City of Artesia.
Councilmember McGowan requested an update related to the letter received from John Harbison regarding removal of wildflowers.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers McGowan and Murdock reported their attendance at the Peninsula Public Safety Committee meeting.
Councilmember Kemps reported his attendance at the Art Jury meeting.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, MAY 24, AT 6:30 P.M.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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