~~~s i.YEll.J>4> ~~ f ti!.
!!>.- al. ~ .... li-i- ~
s- _;t;~ ~
bJt1roi.\\~
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Lozzi, Mayor Pro Tern Roos, Councilmembers Murdock and Kemps.
Absent: Councilmember McGowan
Also Present: City Manager Prestwich, Public Works Director Seims, Police Chief Best, Acting Community Development Director Brady, Interim City Attorney Rusin, and City Clerk Chaney.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Murdock, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roos to approve the agenda with Item #15 moved after the Consent Agenda and item #16 moved to the consent agenda. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, Kemps
Absent: McGowan
MAYOR'S REPORT-MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi reviewed the rules of decorum for the meeting and asked that members of the public be respectful of others addressing the City Council.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Prestwich noted the rescheduled Planning Commission meeting. He also reminded the public of the Cal Water outdoor watering ban and shared information related to upcoming Cox Communications repair work.
PRESENTATION
Kathleen McGowan presented the Storm water Update
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Peter Barrett, Joan Davidson, Bob Steams, Cindy Jones, Audrey Dahlgren, Bill Dahlgren, Anita Despues, Jim Parker, Desiree Myers, Valerie Gorsuch, Darcel Ramirez-Hamson, and John Ranaudo.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-11)
Councilmember Murdock asked that Items #1 & #6 be pulled for questions. Mayor Lozzi noted her recusal from item #16.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Councilmember Murdock to approve the consent agenda items 2-5, 7-11 & 16. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, Kemps
Absent: McGowan
#16 Recusal: Lozzi
1. Item removed from Consent Agenda
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register(s) of August 9, 2022, August 23, 2022 and September 13, 2022.
3. RECEIVE & FILE THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FAC) APRIL 20, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AND THE MAY 2, 2022 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES. .
Recommendation: Receive and File.
4. PARKLANDS COMMITTEE ACTIONS OF JULY 14, 2022
Recommendation: Review and Approve.
5. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ACTIONS OF JULY 6, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and File.
6. Item Removed from Consent Agenda
7. CHANGING THE START TIME FOR IN-PERSON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS FROM 5:30 PM TO 6:00 PM
Recommendation: Adopt the proposed Resolution changing the start time for inperson Planning Commission meetings to 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month effective September 2022.
8. RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT TRANSACTION REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and File.
9. RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT TRANSACTION REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY 31, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and File.
10. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,800 TO
CITY AGREEMENT WITH BEARCOM EXTENDING POLICE RADIO
SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2023 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $304,258.20
Recommendation: Approve a one-year extension of the agreement with BearCom for the purposes of providing maintenance and support for the City's police radio infrastructure equipment, mobiles, and portable radios in the amount of $47,800, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $304,258.20.
11. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES PUBLIC SERVICE
EMPLOYEES ("PSE") ASSOCIATION
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Recommendation: Adopt the proposed Resolution and approve the MOU between the City and the PSE.
16. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF 45-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT RELATED TO JUNE 26, 2019 PALOS VERDES GOLF CLUB (PVGC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.2 OF THEIR BYLAWS
CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVING ON THE PVGC BOARD
Recommendation: Pass a Motion authorizing waiver of 45-day Notice Requirement Related to June 26, 2019 Palos Verdes Golf Club Board of Directors Section 2.2 Bylaw Amendment.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
a) Minutes of June 28, 2022 Regular Meeting
b) Minutes of July 11, 2022 Special Meeting
c) Minutes of July 12, 2022 Regular Meeting
d) Minutes of July 26, 2022 Special Meeting
Recommendation: Review and Approve.
Councilmember Murdock noted a correction to the June 28th minutes for Item #16, which should read to provide an aging schedule for the special funds.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roos to approve all the listed minutes with the edits. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, Kemps
Absent: McGowan
6. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CALPERS JUNE 30, 2021 ANNUAL VALUATION REPORTS.
City Support Services Director Hannah answered clarifying questions from Councilmember Murdock.
The City Council received and filed the reports.
NEW BUSINESS
15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 22-757, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08: STORM DRAINS AND
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL OF THE CITY OF
PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE
Recommendation: Introduce on first reading, by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 22- 757: An Ordinance of the City of Palos Verdes Estates, Amending Chapter 13.08: Storm Drains and Stormwater Management and Pollution Control of the City of Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Kemps, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roos to continue this item to the next regular City Council meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, Kemps
Absent: McGowan
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
12. APPEAL OF PARKLANDS COMMITTEE JULY 14, 2022 DENIAL OF PC567-22: APPLICATION TO REMOVE ONE CANARY ISLAND PINE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
LOCATED IN THE PARKWAY ADJACENT TO 1809VIACORONELAND
ONE EUCALYPTUS LOCATED IN THE PARKWAY ADJACENT TO 1805
VIA CORONEL
Public Works Director Seims presented the staff report.
Bob Vasey addressed the City Council.
Jim D'Angelo, Jeff Garett, and Mark Vasey addressed the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Roos asked questions about the application process and potential joint applications.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Murdock, Seconded by Mayor Lozzi to approve the Parkland's Committee recommendation and deny the appeal of PC-567-22. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, Kemps
Absent: McGowan
13. First Reading of Ordinance No. 022-756 Amending Section 18.20.010 (La Venta Inn)
Recommendation: Introduce and conduct the first reading of, by title only, Ordinance No. 022-756 amending Section 18.20.010 of the Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code (PVEMC) relating to the La Venta Inn.
Interim City Attorney Rusin provided the staff report.
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Timi Hallem, Amy Mantier, Narcissa Vanderlip, Joseph DiSanto, Nathan Lee, Douglas Bigley, Mark Zimmett, John Williams, Karen Logan, Rick Boehner, Joel Damiani, Mark Matthews, Derek Lazzaro, Desiree Myers, Virginia Butler, Jim Parker, Phil Kassouf, Julie Kassouf, Michael McNamara, Meg Walker, Nina Neumann, Robert Grasier, Duncan Blount, Dana Graham, Darcel Ramirez-Hamson, Georgiann Keller, Sherri Kanter.
The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding sales tax, short term rental regulations, the legal process of a zoning text amendment and a conditional use permit, sound and noise, capacity, parking, outdoor dining, removal of language related to fairs and festivals, close resident concerns, enforcement, and the parking lot.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Lozzi, Seconded by Councilmember Kemps to appoint an ad hoc committee of Mayor Pro Tern Roos and Councilmember Murdock to engage with the Community and report back to the City Council with recommendation for changes for a Zoning Text Amendment.
AYES: Lozzi, Roos, Murdock, Kemps
Absent: McGowan
The City Council went into recess from 10:40 to 10:50 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
14. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE CITY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND
RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
AND AUDITOR COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021.
The City Council received and filed a report from Cristy Canieda of Vasquez & Company.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Lozzi reported on the staff luncheon and the Cal Cities Conference.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Councilmember Murdock attended the Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center naming ceremony for Ken Dyda and reported on continued work on the Tennis Club, one time revenue and general fund operating surplus policy, the tree inventory management and revenue ad hoc committees.
Mayor Pro Tern Roos met with tennis and golf club representatives regarding parking concerns.
Councilmember Kemps expressed concerns regarding audio and video quality of the live stream and asked for an AECOM update.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, AT 6:30 P.M.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
APPROVED:
1 him ;d~?_ 1-
Vicforia7 A. Loz:zitJ.ljayor