July 26, 2022
6:30
PM
Via Zoom Teleconference
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA 90274
Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. If applicable, materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Any person having any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk to make inquiry concerning the item. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the City Clerk at 310-378-0383, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a disability-related modification or accommodation.
The City Council welcomes and encourages public participation at the Council meetings; however, to allow for the orderly progression of business, each person wishing to comment or make a presentation shall be limited to up to three (3) minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council is requested to fill out a green speaker's card available at the entry of the meeting room. The card permits the City to identify persons for purposes of City Council minute preparation. Please see specific agenda sections below for any other requirements related to meeting participation. The City Council, at the direction of the Mayor with concurrence of the Council, may modify the order of items shown on the agenda.
The City Council welcomes and encourages public participation at the Council meetings. This meeting will be held via 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. All votes taken during this teleconference meeting will be by roll call vote, and the vote will be publicly reported.
HOW TO VIEW THE MEETING: No physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment will be provided. The meeting will not be livestreamed; however, the meeting will be recorded and made available on the City’s website. You may attend the meeting through a computer or telephone:
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MEETING ID: 829 9355 9747
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MAYOR’S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
PRESENTATION
Code Enforcement Update
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Late Correspondence
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-7)
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register(s) of July 26, 2022.
Warrant Register Approval - 26 JUL 2022
2. ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE WARRANTS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2022 Recommendation: Adopt a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to release warrants during the month of August 2022. 2 Staff Report
3. RECEIPT AND FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING MAY 31 AND JUNE 30, 2022 Recommendation: Receive and File.
3 Staff Report
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FOR THE PENINSULA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS’ “TOAST ON THE COAST” FUNDRAISING EVENT SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 1, 2022 FROM 2:00PM TO 6:00PM.
Recommendation: Review and approve the special event application. 4 Staff Report
5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS OF JULY 19, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and File.
JULY 19 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
7-19-22 PC Actions Corrected
6. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION R22-XX: (1) APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND AMENDING PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISORY RESOLUTION R20-07; AND (2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMENCE RECRUITMENT FOR THE NEWLY CREATED POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST Recommendation: Adopt the proposed Resolution approving a new exempt job classification of Management Analyst and amending Resolution R20-07 to include the new position as a professional and supervisory classification; and 2) authorize the City Manager to commence recruitment for the newly created position. 6 Staff Report
7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND ROBERT LINKROUM FOR VIDEOGRAPHY Recommendation: Review and Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Robert Linkroum for professional videography services. 7 Staff Report
8. REAFFIRMING THE FINDINGS TO HOLD VIRTUAL COUNCIL, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, BOARD AND OTHER CITY BODIES, MEETINGS UNDER AB 361 Recommendation: Recommendation: Reaffirm the findings set forth in Resolution No. R21-38 to continue to hold virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361. 8 Staff Report
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
9. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 APPROVAL OF NC-1729-21 AND G-1669-21; NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY AND GRADING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR 2ND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2012 VIA PACHECO Recommendation: Approve City Council Resolution No. R22-XX denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission (PC) decision to approve Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading Permit applications, subject to conditions, at 2012 Via Pacheco. 9 Staff Report
OLD BUSINESS
10. CONSIDERATION OF JAIL STAFFING OPTIONS
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a supplemental jail contract with a neighboring law enforcement agency (to be determined) not to exceed the FY22/23 budgeted amount of $45,000; 2) Receive and file information requested by the City Council at their July 12, 2022 meeting; and 3) Discuss and provide the City Manager direction related to the long-term jail staffing and funding options. 10 Staff Report
Staff Report Updated
11. 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 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council (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 further report analyzing the impact of the proposed Measure, and return to the City for consideration of the Measure at a Special Meeting by August 11, 2022, which is within the statutory limit of thirty (30) days. 11 - Staff Report
Late Correspondence
NEW BUSINESS
12. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY, ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES WITH HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2022 Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for Building and Safety, Engineering and Public Works Services with HR Green Pacific, Inc. (HR Green) extending the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2022. 12 Staff Report
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers to provide comments, report on community activities and ad hoc committees, and propose topics to be calendared on a future Council agenda.
Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AT 6:30 P.M.