July 11, 2023
11:15
AM
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
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items which are NOT on the agenda. Due to state law, no action can be taken by the Council this evening on matters presented under this section. If the Council determines action is warranted, the item may be referred to staff or placed on a future Council agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-4)
1. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
a)
Special Joint Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2023
b)
Special Closed Session Minutes of June 27, 2023
c)
Special Closed Session Minutes of June 30, 2023
Recommendation: Review and Approve.
Minutes
2. WARRANTS
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register of June 27, 2023.
Warrants
3. Law Enforcement Services Special Tax Oversight Committee a)
Annual Meeting of June 26, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Action Minutes
4. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FOR THE MALAGA COVE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL “MALAGA COVE CONCERTS IN THE PARK” ON JULY 12TH, JULY 23RD, AUGUST 2ND, AUGUST 9TH AND AUGUST 16TH, 2023 AT FARNHAM MARTIN PARK.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Special Event Application for the 2023 “Malaga Cove Concerts in the Park” at Farnham Martin Park on July 12th, July 19th, July 23rd, August 2rd, August 9th, and August 16th, 2023 and waive the application fee of $167.
Staff Report
OLD BUSINESS
5. CONSIDERATION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND SIGNAGE IN AREAS NEAR LA VENTA INN AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. R23-23 Establishing Parking Restrictions on Via Del Monte, Gatos Place, Via Somonte, and Via Conejo.
Staff Report
NEW BUSINESS
6. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ & COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES AND A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF $30,000 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-24 approving a professional services agreement amendment with Vasquez and Company for professional auditing services for Fiscal Year 2022 ? 2023, for $66,300; Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City; and Approve a Supplemental Budget Appropriation of $30,000 from the General Fund Balance to City Support Services #01311064450.
Staff Report
7. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PAID PARKING
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff on a paid parking program and use of consultants.
Staff Report
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers to provide comments, reports on community activities, ad hoc committees, and propose topics to be calendared on a future Council agenda.
Tentative Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M.
Reception to Welcome New City Manager Elaine Jeng immediately following adjournment.