ACTION MINUTES OF THE MAY 28,2024
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, and McGowan, Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi, Mayor Murdock
Also Present: Interim City Manager Kallman, City Attorney Resin, Attorney Todd Leishman, Acting Chief Barber, Public Works Director Seims, Community Development Director Brady, and Senior Accountant Hayes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi to move item #10 ahead of item #9, seconded by Council Member Roos.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None.
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
In honor of Memorial Day, Mayor Murdock gave a tribute to all military personnel and particularly those who lost their life in military action. She reminded residents the deadline to apply for city committees and commission is May 31 and thanked all those who joined in at the Neighbors Meeting Neighbors event and those who made the event possible. The Mayor announced that Congressman Ted Lieu is seeking applications for the 36th Congressional District's Youth Advisory Council. Information can be found at www.Lieu.house.gov under the Helping You tab. She also reminded residents renting out their property and those conducting business in the city that they need to have a business license. Applications are available on the city website under the Finance section.
Interim City Manager Kallman made an appeal to residents to follow the ban on gas leaf blowers and reported that the following week, sections of PVDW would be closed 9 am to 3 pm for landscape maintenance.
Acting Chief Barber announced the Special Olympics Torch Run will be held Monday, June 3 starting at 9:16 am at the south end of the city and ending with a handoff to Torrance.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Council was addressed by Merlin David, Brian Pressman, Valerie Gorsuch, Julie Weick, Tom Bechler, Bob Lutz, Jim Parker, John Weick, Sheila Teisher, Ed Ellis, Parvin Jensen, Lorna Interian, Robert Tanney, and Richard Benner.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-8)
Interim City Manager Kallman noted a correction was made to Item #7, the MOU for the PSE. Under Books and Tuition Reimbursement, it was stated the change was effective September 13, 2022.
CTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi to approve the consent agenda with the mendment to Item 7 and the recusal of Mavor Murdock from Item #5. Seconded b Council Member Kemps.
AYES: Murdock (recused from #5), Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan NOES: None.
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register of May 28, 2024.
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2024
Received and filed the financial statement for the month ending April 30, 2024.
3. MAY 21,2024 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Received and filed.
4. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION AND REQUEST TO POST SIGNS/FLAGS FOR THE
ANNUAL PALOS VERDES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY JULY 4, 2024, AT THE MALAGA COVE SCHOOL GROUNDS FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
Reviewed and Approved the Special Event.
5. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FY24/25 BEACH AND ATHLETIC CLUB
OPERATING AND CAPITAL RESERVE BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF UPDATED BYLAWS
Reviewed and approved.
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R24-22 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A
REPLACEMENT POLICE PATROL VEHICLE (INCLUDING VEHICLE OUTFITTING) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $79,279.00
Reviewed and Adopted Resolution R24-22.
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES' (PSE)
ASSOCIATION
Reviewed and approved the MOU with the amendment noted by the Interim City Manager to the effective date regarding Books and Tuition Reimbursement.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION R24-24 CORRECTING RESOLUTION R22-23 AND FOR RESOLUTION 23-29, THE GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 22-23 AND FISCAL YEAR 23-24
Reviewed and Adopted Resolution R24-24.
OLD BUSINESS
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON NONSTANDARD ENCROACHMENT REQUESTS
AND REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK
Public Works Director Seims presented a report on the types of nonstandard encroachments and required applications, fees, and approval processes including License Agreements. Council asked clarifying questions and directed staff to return for review and approval a boilerplate License Agreement that would cover common nonstandard encroachments that staff could approve rather than bringing to Council for approval. This would streamline the process and reduce fees which would benefit residents. The Planning Commission would maintain responsibility for reviewing and approving nonstandard encroachments. License Agreements needing modifications to the standard/boilerplate agreement would need to come to Council for review and approval.
James Duncan addressed Council.
The City Council provided direction to staff to return with a new license agreement that can be administered by administratively.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. SIXTH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
City Consultant Geisar from CSG provided a presentation regarding the requirements of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and changes to the City's draft Housing Element which is being proposed for submission to HD for approval. She shared that HCD had told staff that if the city submitted the current iteration, HD would consider the Housing Element certified once rezoning was completed.
Council was addressed by Michael Papayans, Blake Gillman, Deborah Gaume, and Parvin Jensen.
Council discussed the options available to the city and urged residents to join Our Neighborhood Voices and reach out to Sacramento to return local control of housing matters to cities.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps to Adopt Resolution R24-21 approving GPA- 001-024, General Plan Amendment for the Sixth Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element amending the Housing Element of the City of Palos Verdes Estates General Plan and a Finding that GPA-001-024 is exempt from CEQA requirements per Section 5061 (b) (3). Seconded by Council Member McGowan.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None.
NEW BUSINESS
11. APPROVAL OF PALOS VERDES CLUB CENTENNIAL PROJECT - CLUBHOUSE
RENOVATIONS/ADDITIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi left Council Chambers to recuse herself from this item because she is a member. PVC General Manager David Stocke presented informatior regarding the proposed project. Council members asked clarifying questions.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps to approve the Palos Verdes Golf Club Centennial Project Clubhouse renovations and additions with a maximum budget of $17.5M. Seconded by Council Member McGowan.
AYES: McGowan, Roos, Kemps
NOES: Murdock.
RECUSED: Lozzi
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Mcgowan reported having attended a JPIA conference for senior elected officials and a desire to bring speakers back to council.
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi requested an update on the PVGC Water Reclamation Project.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024, AT 6:30 PM
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 pm.
Respectfully submitted
APPROVED:
Dawn Murdock
Dawn Murdock, Mayor