ACTION MINUTES OF THE MAY 14,2024
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Murdock.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Kemps, Roos, Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi, Mayor Murdock
Absent: Council Member McGowan
Also Present: Interim City Manager Kallman, City Attorney Resin, Acting Chief Barber, Interim, Public Works Director Seims, Community Development Director Brady, and Senior Accountant Hayes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps, seconded by Council Member Roos to approve the agenda.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps
NOES: None.
ABSENT: McGowan
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Murdock reminded residents to apply for city committees and commissions and that the deadline for applications has been extended to May 31, 2024. She reminded residents of the opportunity to have PVE family and friends who lost thei lives in military action remembered at the May 28, 2024, council meeting, and that Bulky Trash Pick Up and Neighbors Meeting Neighbors would be taking place on May 18. Mayor Murdock thanked Bennett Landscaping for donating a tree for the city's Arbor Day Celebration. She announced her new segment titled "Did You Know?" and shared that only eleven cents of every dollar of ad valorem property tax paid by residents comes back to the city to fund city services.
Interim City Manager Kallman reported Chief interviews will be conducted on May 15 and that Budget Meeting Number 2 will be May 23, 2024, at 4 pm. He shared his discussions with Frontier regarding the flooding in their vaults which are coming up through manholes in the PVDW/PVDN triangle area. He recognized retired Community Relations Officer Marcelle Herrara for her continued help in the city.
Acting Chief Barber announced it was National Police Week and May 15 is officially National Police Memorial Day.
1. RECOGNITION OF YOUNG MEN OF AMERICA FOR PAINTING CURBSIDE
ADDRESSES FOR SENIORS
Mayor Murdock recognized and thanked 35 young men for painting curbside addresses for 91 seniors who are members of the PVE CARES program.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Council was addressed by Valerie Gorsuch, Al Martinez, Kim Rhodes, Ann Leatherbury, Sean Bennett, Jim Parker, and Bob Vasey.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-9)
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Roos to approve the consent agenda and specifically call out Item 7 that we would be approving the encroachment fee waiver. Seconded by Council Member Kemps.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps
NOES: None.
ABSENT: McGowan
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register of May 14, 2024.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2024
Received and Filed the financial statement for the month ending March 31, 2024.
4. CONSIDERATION OF IT ENVIRONMENT UPGRADES
Authorized Forum Info Tech to perform upgrades to the City's information technology system and allocated funding not to exceed $51,555.
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO TAKE POSITIONS ON
LEGISLATIONS BEING CONSIDERED BY STATE LAWMAKERS
Reviewed and Adopted Resolution 24-20 expressing support for the Homelessness, Drug Addition, and Theft Reduction Act.
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND JANA •
FRAZIER CONSULTING
Reviewed and Authorized the Mayor to sign the contract amendment with Jana Frazier Consulting to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $50,000.
7. TO 2564 VIA TEJON
Reviewed and approved the waiver.
8. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO SIGN LETTERS OF OPPOSITION TO SB 1037 (WEINER) AND AB 1886
(ALVAREZ)
Reviewed and Authorized signing of the opposition letters.
9. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FOR THE LUNADA BAY HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES EVENT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2nd, JULY 21st, AUGUST 11th AND AUGUST 24th 2024 AT LUNADA BAY
PLAZA PARK
Reviewed and approved the event application.
NEW BUSINESS
10. APPROVAL OF PALOS VERDES GOLF COURSE CLUB DRIVING RANGE,
SHORT GAME, DRAINAGE, AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PVGC General Manager David Stocke presented information regarding the proposed project. Council members asked clarifying questions including the agreement between the PVGC and the PVTC to allow for expansion of parking for PVTC along the 18th fairway.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps to approve the Palos Verdes Golf Club driving range, short game, drainage, and irrigation improvement project.
Seconded by Council Member Roos.
AYES: Murdock, Roos, Kemps
NOES: None.
RECUSED: Lozzi
ABSENT: McGowan
11. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
PROVIDING FEEDBACK
Public Works Director Seims provided a staff report regarding current code requirements and city practices with respect to maintenance of public right- of-way (ROW). Council asked clarifying questions and agreed that while city paths are parkways it is in the City's best interest for the City to continue to maintain paths for consistency and public access, though encroachments need to be removed by adjacent property owners. Council provided direction to staff to investigate the impact of changes that would resolve inconsistencies and contradictions between existing code, policies, and practices and return with options.
Bob Amos addressed the City Council.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Murdock to direct staff to change PVE MC 12.16.030 regarding permits by returning to Council with an ordinance deleting the word "shrub" from the requirement to obtain a permit. Seconded by Council Member Kemps.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps
NOES: None.
ABSENT: McGowan
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL AD HOC
COMMITTEE RELATED TO A POTENTIAL BALLOT MEASURE
Interim City Manager Kallman described the need for a Council Ad Hoc Committee to facilitate more timely progress on a potential ballot measure.
Discussion by council members ensued including identification of council members to sit on the Ad Hoc Committee.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Roos that Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi and Council Member Roos form the Ad Hoc requested by Staff to provide assistance for a recommendation to the Council on the issues requested by the City Manager.
Seconded by Council Member Kemps.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps
NOES: None.
ABSENT: McGowan
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Kemps reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee and they also oppose SB 1037 and AB 1886.
Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi expressed interest in an agenda item to discuss use of herbicides in the city. Council directed staff to investigate vendor herbicide practice and to share findings with Council. Kemps expressed need to understand budgetary impact.
Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi also expressed an interest in resurrecting the summer work program of high school kids to help with maintenance around the city.
Councilmembers Kemps and Roos expressed a desire for an agenda item to discuss landscaping of medians.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 AT 6:30 PM
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED:
Dawn Murdock
Dawn Murdock, Mayor