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MINUTES OF THE JULY 12, 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/87657206207
MEETING ID: 876 5720 6207
BY TELEPHONE: 1 669 900 9128, Enter Code 876 5720 6207# CALL TO ORDER 6:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozzi.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Murdock, Kemps and McGowan, Mayor Lozzi.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Roos
Also Present: City Manager Prestwich, Interim City Attorney Rusin, 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
Mayor Lozzi noted that Item #16 was moved to the July 26, 2022 City Council Meeting.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to approve the Agenda.
AYES: Lozzi, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Absent: Roos
Ceremonial Swearing-In
Chief Best led the ceremonial swearing-in of Joseph Marino, Charles Gill, Neil Sisson, and John Zabukabec.
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi congratulated PV Little League, 10 year old All-Star team.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Prestwich provided updates on the Slurry Seal project, the Candidate Nomination Period, the Palos Verdes Drive WesWia Corta project FAQ, the drought water restrictions and the City Updates sign-up.
Councilmember McGowan requested a comprehensive project update for the Palos Verdes Drive WesWia Corta project.
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PRESENTATION
Update on ladies Professional Golf Association Palos Verdes Championship Emily Podzielinkski from Outlyr and David Conforti, Golf Club General Manager presented.
Joan Davidson and Karen Logan addressed the City Council.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Bob Steams, Joan Davidson, Darcel Ramirez-Hamson, Desiree Myers, Agustin Baeza.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-5)
1. MINUTES
Approved:
a) Minutes of June 14, 2022 Special Meeting
b) Minutes of June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting
c) Minutes of June 22, 2022 Special Meeting
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register(s) of July 12, 2022.
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND THE SWORN POLICE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Adopted the proposed Resolution, for Sworn Police Management compensation and benefits through June 30, 2024. - Councilmember Murdock abstained.
4. ADOPTION ON SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 022-754 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 {1) Presented, on second reading, by title only; (2) adopted a motion waiving further reading; and (3) adopted proposed Ordinance No. 022-754:
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.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED INCREASE IN PALOS VERDES GOLF CLUB INTIATION FEES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022
Authorized an increase in the Palos Verdes Golf Club initiation fees effective August 1, 2022. - Mayor Lozzi abstained. Councilmembers Murdock and Kemps asked clarifying questions.
ACTION: Moved by Council member Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to approve the Consent Agenda.
AYES: Murdock, McGowan, Kemps, Lozzi
Abstain: #3 - Murdock, #5 - Lozzi
Absent: Roos
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
6. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 18.20.010 (LA
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VENTA INN) OF CHAPTER 18.20 (SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS) OF TITLE 18 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL
CODE AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
This item was continued to the July 26, 2022 regular City Council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
7. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PVE GUARDRAIL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. PW-672-19, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5283(010) WITH ACE FENCE COMPANY, ACCEPT THE PW-672-19 PVE GUARDRAIL
PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AUTHORIZE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT, AND RELEASE RETENTION; ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-XX: ESTABLISHING BUDGETARY AUTHORITY FOR CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ACE FENCE COMPANY
Public Works Director Seims provided the report. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to:
Approve Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 1 to the construction contract for the PVE Guardrail Project (Project), City Project No. PW-672-19, Federal Project No.
HSIPL-5283(010) with Ace Fence Company (Ace) and Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute CCO No. 1: In the amount of $68, 193 per Ace's request; and appropriate $30,249.66 in HSIP Funds and decrease the appropriation of RMRA Funds from $50,009.70 to $42,272.34; and; Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the payment of the final invoice for contract work and CCO No. 1 work; Accept the PW-672-19 PVE Guardrail Project as complete; Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the Project; and Release retention thirty-five days after the Notice of Completion is recorded; Adopt Proposed Resolution 22-29 Establishing Budgetary Authority For Contract Change Order No. 1 With Ace Fence Company.
AYES: Murdock, McGowan, Kemps, Lozzi
Absent: Roos
NEW BUSINESS
8. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2018 CONCESSION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND THE PALOS VERDES GOLF
CLUB
Mayor Lozzi recused herself from this item.
Councilmember Kemps introduced this item.
Councilmember Murdock asked about the tree management plan.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Second Amendment to the Concession Agreement between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Palos Verdes Golf Club.
AYES: Murdock, McGowan, Kemps,
Abstain: Lozzi
Absent: Roos
9. VERIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF SIGNATURES FOR PETITION ENTITLED "INITIATIVE MEASURE REQUIRING CERTIFICATION OF
COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS, COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS AND
REQUIRING VOTER APPROVAL FOR THE REZONING OF LAND WITHIN THE OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT"; ACTION ON MEASURE
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Recommendation: (1) receive, file and accept the Signature Verification Letter and (2) either (a) adopt the attached resolution adopting the Measure without alteration at this meeting or within 10 days; or (b) adopt the attached resolution placing the Measure on the ballot for the next scheduled municipal election in November 2022; or, (c) direct City staff to prepare a report analyzing the impact of the proposed Measure, and return to the City for consideration of the Measure by the July 26, 2022 meeting, which is within the statutory limit of thirty (30) days.
Interim City Attorney Trevor Rusin provided the report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions, including zoning clarifications.
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Steve O'Neil, Darcel Ramirez-Hamson, Brian Pressman, John Jorgensen, Karen Logan, Parvin Jensen, Greg Jones, Christine McNamara, Janice Maier, Desiree Myers.
City Council directed staff to provide clarification regarding the Zoning map and Zoning related to specific lots.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Lozzi, seconded by Councilmember Murdock to continue this item to the July 261h regular City Council meeting.
AYES: Murdock, McGowan, Lozzi
No: Kemps
Absent: Roos
10. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES FOR THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
City Clerk Chaney provided the staff report.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, seconded by Mayor Lozzi to designate Mayor Lozzi as the voting delegate at the League's annual business meeting on Friday, September 9, 2022, and designate City Manager Prestwich as the alternate.
AYES: Murdock, McGowan, Lozzi
Abstain: Kemps
Absent: Roos
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH STAY GREEN, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2022, MODIFY THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $170,554.84, AND MODIFY THE SCOPE
OF SERVICES
Public Works Director Seims provided the staff report.
Councilmember Murdock reported her work on the ad hoc committee related to this item.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to approve Amendment No. 4 to the Citywide Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Stay Green, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2022, modify the not to exceed amount to $170,554.84, and modify the scope of services, with the requirement that Stay Green Inc. provide a transparent weekly schedule, and that it be shared on the City website as received, with a friendly amendment by Councilmember Murdock that the report be received by 9 a.m. Monday and that the term be added to the agreement.
AYES: Murdock, McGowan, Kemps, Lozzi
Absent: Roos
The City Council went into recess from 9:18 to 9:30 p.m.
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12. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES
City Manager Prestwich provided the staff report. The City Council asked clarifying questions.
Greg Jones addressed the City Council.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to execute the Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $180,000 between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI) to provide professional contract planning services through Fiscal Year 2022-23 in support of the Community Development Department for a total not to exceed contract amount of $280,000.
AYES: Murdock, McGowan, Kemps, Lozzi
Absent: Roos
13. CONSIDERATION OF JAIL STAFFING OPTIONS
Chief Best provided the staff report.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
Karen Logan and Nathan Lee addressed the City Council.
This item was continued to the July 26 Regular City Council meeting.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
The Special Meeting for the Project Update was noted. Councilmember McGowan asked for consideration of a future agenda item for an ad hoc committee to address the La Venta matter.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JULY 26, AT 6:30 P.M.
There being no further business before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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APPROVED: