September 27, 2022
6:30
PM
Council Chambers of City Hall
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
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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
South Coast Botanic Garden
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-12)
1. Approval of Warrant Registers
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register(s) of September 27, 2022.
Warrant Register Approval - 27 SEP 2022
2. Receipt and Filing of Financial Statements for the Period Ending June 30, 2022 Recommendation: Receive and File.
2 - Staff Report
3. Receipt and Filing of Financial Statements for the Period Ending July 31, 2022 Recommendation: Receive and File.
3 Staff Report
4. Consideration of Adoption of Proposed Electronic Signature Policy Recommendation: Review and Approve.
4 Staff Report
5. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Project Approval/Environmental Documentation and Plans Specifications, and Estimates Services for Phase 1 of the Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor Improvements Project with Michael Baker International, Inc. in an Amount of $20,430 for a Total Not To Exceed Contract Amount of $755,569 and Budget Appropriation of $20,430 Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) for Project Approval/Environmental Documentation (PA/ED) and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) Services for Phase 1 of the Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor Improvements Project (Project) with Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI) in an Amount of $20,430, and adopt Resolution No. 22-XX appropriating $20,430 of Prop C Funds for Amendment No. 1. 5 - Staff Report
6. Consideration and Proposed Approval of Resolution Between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Professional and Supervisory Group Recommendation: Adopt the proposed Resolution for Professional and Supervisory personnel. 6 Staff Report
UPDATED Resolution - Professional and Supervisory 9 22 2022
7. Consideration and Proposed Approval of Resolution Between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Management Personnel Group Recommendation: Adopt the proposed Resolution for Management Personnel Group. 7 - Staff Report
8. Amendment of Special Event Application for the Providence Trinitycare Hospice Foundation “Layla’s Walk for Trinitykids Care” Scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2022, 9:00 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M.
Recommendation: Review and Approve.
8 Staff Report
9. FY 2021-22 Budget Adjustments
Recommendation: Review and Approve
9 Staff Report
10. Conflict of Interest Biennial Notice
Recommendation: Receive and File.
10 Staff Report
11. Consideration of Discontinuing Work on a Roundabout Design for the Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor Improvements Project Recommendation: Consider the following:
1. Discontinue work on a roundabout design at the Palos Verdes Drive West (PVDW) and Via Corta intersection for the Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor Improvements Project (Project).
2. In consultation with Mayor Victoria Lozzi and Council Member Michael Kemps, prepare recommendations related to project implications, improving the intersection's performance, and community engagement and present the information at a future City Council Meeting for the City Council's consideration. 11 Staff Report
12. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 in the Amount of $216,000 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 Amount of $496,000 Recommendation: Execute the Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $216,000 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 $496,000. 12 - Staff Report
NEW BUSINESS
16. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing Use of Palos Verdes Golf Club Premises to Host a Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour (LPGA) Golf Tournament from March 27 through April 2, 2023 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Use of Palos Verdes Golf Club Premises to Host a Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour (LPGA) Golf Tournament from March 27 to April 2, 2023. 16 - Staff Report
17. (1) Receive and File a Report from the Director of City Support Services and the Information Technology (IT) Managed Services Provider, (2) Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a 3-Year Contract with Equinix for Lease of Offsite Server Capability; (3) Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a 3-Year Contract with Race Communication for Access to a 10 GB Fiber Ring Circuit; (4) Authorize a One-Time Contract Amendment of $15,000 for Forum-Info Tech (FIT) to Implement the Transition from the City’s Server to the Equinix Colocation Facility; and (5) Adopt the Proposed Resolution for the Increase in Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriations in the General Fund for IT Contractual Services in the Amount of $42,195 Recommendation: 1) Receive and file a report from the Director of City Support Services and the City’s Information Technology (IT) Managed Services Provider regarding the status of the City’s IT environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three year contract with Equinix for server access; (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three year contract with Race Communications for access to a 10 GB fiber ring circuit; (4) Authorize a one-time contract amendment of $15,000 for Forum-InfoTech (FIT) to implement the transition from the City’s on premise server room to the Equinix colocation facility located in El Segundo, CA; and (5) Adopt the proposed Resolution for an increase in appropriations in the General Fund for IT Contractual Services in an amount not to exceed of $42,195 to initiate and execute the movement of City server capabilities to the Equinix facility and upgrade and extend the existing contract with Race Communications. 17 Staff Report
18. Discussion and Direction Regarding Consideration of Establishing an Ordinance to Criminalize the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters Recommendation: Review and discuss the merits of an Ordinance to criminalize the unlawful possession of catalytic converters, and provide Staff with direction including whether to advance a conceptual ordinance to first reading. 18 Staff Report
PUBLIC HEARING(S)/ORDINANCES
13. Consideration of Ordinance 22-XXX, 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-XXX: 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. 13 - Staff Report
14. Consideration of Ordinance 22-XXX, an Ordinance of the city of Palos Verdes Estates Amending Chapter 8.18 Mandatory Commercial and Multi-family Recycling of Title 8: Health and Safety of the City of Palos Verdes Municipal Code Recommendation: Introduce on first reading, by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 22-XXX: An Ordinance of the City of Palos Verdes Estates, Amending Chapter 8.18: Mandatory Commercial and Multi-family Recycling of Title 8: Health and Safety of the City of Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code. 14 - Staff Report
15. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of 1520 Paseo La Cresta Recommendation: Approve City Council Resolution No. R22-XX denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission (PC) decision to deny Neighborhood Compatibility and Grading Permit applications at 1520 Paseo La Cresta. 15 Staff Report
Att F-1520 Paseo La Cresta-Plans R
15 Staff Report with Attachments
Additional Correspondence
Additional Correspondence
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.
Tentative Agenda
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 6:30 P.M.