May 9, 2023
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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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.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MAYOR’S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS •West Basin Water Reclamation Project update
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-7)
1. MINUTES
a)
Special Meeting of May 2, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of May 2, 2023.
Minutes
2. WARRANTS
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register of May 9, 2023.
Warrants
3. LETTER TO TORRANCE REGARDING THE BUTCHER HILL PROJECT Staff Report
4. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FOR THE PVE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEIGHBORS MEETING NEIGHBORS EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 Recommendation: That the City Council Approve the Special Event Application, for the PVE Neighborhood Watch Neighbors Meeting Neighbors event on Saturday, May 14, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and waive the application fee, cleaning deposit, and costs for Public Works Staff time.
Staff Report
5. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION R23-XX APPROVING THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 Recommendation: The City Council Adopt Resolution R23-XX approving the City of Palos Verdes Estates Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Staff Report
6. RECEIPT AND FILE THE MONTHLY TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2023 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City Treasurer’s Monthly Report for the Month ending February 28, 2023.
Staff Report
7. RECEIPT AND FILE THE QUARTERLY TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2023 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 2023. ORDINANCES Staff Report
Revised Quarterly Staff Report
ORDINANCES
8. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 23-XXX, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04: ENCROACHMENTS OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE Recommendation: Introduce, on first reading, by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. O23-___ Amending Chapter 12.04 (Encroachments) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Palos Verdes Municipal Code and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Staff Report
Late Correspondence
NEW BUSINESS
9. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER CONTRACT
Recommendation: Appoint Elaine Jeng to the position of City Manager effective July 10, 2023; approve the employment agreement with Ms. Jeng which is attached as Exhibit A.
Staff Report
OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Recommendation: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 23-XX for a budget adjustment for Public Works Contractual Services and Community Development Professional Services.
Staff Report
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Draft Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M.