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MINUTES OF THE JULY 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:
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MEETING ID: 829 9355 9747
BY TELEPHONE: 1 669 900 9128, Enter Code 829 9355 9747# CALL TO ORDER - 6:36 P.M.
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, 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
ACTION: Moved by Council member Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to approve the agenda. The agenda was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: None
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi recognized the outgoing Commission and Committee members. She congratulated the PV Little League and wished them good luck in their next tournament and provided an update and background information on the Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor project, and noted where residents can get more information.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Prestwich provided information on the upcoming Bulky Item Pickup and the new City Update.
PRESENTATION
Code Enforcement Update
Code Enforcement Officer Kash Pickens provided a Code Enforcement Update.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Greg Jones, Karen Logan, John Credell, Joan Davidson, Brian Pressman, Tom Hughes, Jim Parker.
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CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-8)
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to approve the consent agenda. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register(s) of July 26, 2022.
2. ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RELEASE WARRANTS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST
2022
Adopted Resolution 22-31 authorizing the City Manager to release warrants during the month of August 2022.
3. RECEIPT AND FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING MAY 31 AND JUNE 30, 2022
Received and Filed.
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.
Reviewed and approved the special event application.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS OF JULY 19, 2022
Received and Filed.
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
Adopt Resolution R22-32 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 recru~tment for the newly created position.
7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND
ROBERT UNKROUM FOR VIDEOGRAPHY
Reviewed and Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Robert Unkroum for professional videography services.
8. REAFFIRMING THE FINDINGS TO HOLD VIRTUAL 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.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
9. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2022 APPROVAL OF NC1729-21 AND G-1669-21; NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY AND GRADING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR 2ND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2012 VIA PACHECO
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Acting Community Development Director Brady provided the staff report.
Gail Price, Keith Johnson, and Caroline Burke addressed the City Council.
The City Council asked clarifying questions.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Roos and Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to adopt Resolution 22-30 denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission decision to approve the applications subject to the following conditions: The second story and associated balcony of the garage shall be eliminated, The garage plate height shall not exceed 9 feet with an appropriate roof pitch consistent with the residence, The pizza oven chimney shall be lowered by one and one-half foot, The north side of the outdoor patio room screening shall include a solid wall and solid core wood door per slide #17 and slide #18 identified as Exhibit B. The north wall mitigation shall be designed per slide #15 identified as Exhibit A. The second story balcony depth shall be reduced from 12ft to 9ft.The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, Murdock
Noes: McGowan
OLD BUSINESS
10. CONSIDERATION OF JAIL STAFFING OPTIONS
Police Chief Best provided the report.
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Joan Davidson, Karen Logan, Tom Hughes and Sandy Marchese.
The City Council asked clarifying questions.
ACTION: Moved by Council member Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to accept the Chief of Police recommendation of Jail Staffing Option "C" funded within the FY 22/23 Budget, which includes the addition of a PVE Service Officer for the cost of $77,030, eliminating the remaining jail budget at a reduction of $20,000, adding a contract with the City of Torrance for $11,520 but not eliminating or making any changes to the Black Knight patrol budget with direction to the City Manager that the remaining required budgetary amount be located within the existing FY22/23 Budget.
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: None
The City Council went into Recess from 9:51 to 10:00 p.m.
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.
Interim City Attorney Rusin provided the staff report.
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The City Council asked clarifying questions.
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Joan Davidson, Diane Nystrom, Steve O'Neil, Janice Maier, Christine Fine, Patricia Peterson, Bob Vasey, and Desiree Myers.
Councilmembers expressed concern over the lack of clarity regarding the City's current zoning.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to receive and file and accept the signature verification letter and adopt Resolution 22-33 to adopt the measure without alteration. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, Kemps
Noes: McGowan
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
Public Works Director Seims provided the staff report.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Lozzi, Seconded by Councilmember McGowan to 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 with the guaranteed minimum provision be removed.
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, McGowan, Kemps
Noes: None
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
The public was reminded of the upcoming Special Meeting for the Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor project on August 22nd.
Councilmember McGowan asked about a potential ad hoc for La Venta.
Councilmember Kemps requested a resolution similar to the City of Beverly Hills regarding nonenforcement of a County mask mandate.
Councilmember Murdock noted that she and Mayor Pro Tern will be meeting with the Tennis Club regarding the concession renewal.
Councilmember McGowan inquired about the potential Stables increase.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, AT 6:30 P.M.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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