OF PALOS, „VERDES
INCORPORATED 1809
CALIFORNTA
MINUTES FOR THE JULY 23, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER at 6:50 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Murdock led the Pledge.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi, and Council Members Roos, Kemps, and McGowan
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Kallman, City Attorney Rusin, Public Works Director Seims, Community Development Director Brady, Treasurer Greenberg, Police Chief Hellinga, Senior Accountant Hayes
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps and Seconded by Council Member McGowan to approve the Agenda.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Murdock thanked all the first responders for their efforts to helped rescue the individual who drove off the cliff. She reminded the public that Council goes dark in August and the next regular council meeting will be September 10. In her Did You Know segment, the mayor discussed the City's Oversized Vehicle Ordinance and instructed the public to read about the details and find applications on the city website under Police and How Do I sections of the website.
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1 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Kallman reported PVE PD conducted a windshield survey of critical facilities after the most recent earthquake and that this is standard practice to ensure the City is operational.
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
Chief Hellinga presented a Life Saving Recognition Certificate to Officer Kenneth Wroten for his assistance with a potential suicide attempt.
Representatives from West Basin provided a presentation updating the status of the Water Reclamation Line Project which will service the PVGC. They reported that 90% of lines have been constructed and they are still in the permitting process for the pump station. They expect the project to be completed February/March 2025.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Council was addressed by Brian Pressman, Vini Tilak, and Bob Stearns.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-9)
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps and Seconded by Council Member McGowan to approve the Consent Agenda items.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register of July 23, 2024.
2. ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RELEASE WARRANTS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST
2024
Adopted the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to release warrants (includes payroll and accounts payable) during the month of August 2024.
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2 3. ADOPTION AND SECOND READING OF ZTA-001-24; ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMENDING CHAPTER 18.72 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF TITLE 18 ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE PALOS VERDES
ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD INTERIM OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Adopted Ordinance No. 024-001 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18.72 SPECIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF TITLE 18 ZONING REGULATIONS OF
THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD INTERIM
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
4. JULY 16, 2024, PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Received and filed.
5. APPROVAL OF THE PARKLANDS COMMITTEE ACTION MINUTES OF THE JULY 11, 2024, MEETING
Approved the Parklands Committee Action Minutes of the July 11, 2024, meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF STANDARD PLAN FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
Approved Standard Plan ST-50: Directional Sign.
7. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Approved the minutes for the following meetings: February 13, 2024, June 11, 2024, June 12, 2024, June 25, 2024, July 9, 2024.
8. ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PARKLANDS COMMITTEE, TRAFFIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE, INVESTMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE,
PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS OF
COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS AND VIcE
CHAIRPERSONS
Approved appointments listed herein.
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3 9. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES AND JANA
FRAZIER CONSULTING AND THE CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
Authorized the Mayor to sign the second Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and Jana Frazier Consulting in order to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $50,000 to $100,000, and the first Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and California Clerk Administrative Services in order to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $25,000 to $75,000.
NEW BUSINESS
10. RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE CITY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND
RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDITOR COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023.
Consultant Samario provided a staff report and presentation followed by representatives from Vasquez, the City's auditors, who presented audit findings. Council asked clarifying questions.
There was no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
11. APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST CORRIDOR
Director Seims provided a staff report. Council asked clarifying questions and discussed the options presented.
There was no public comment.
Council directed Staff to reach out to METRO to see if the City can use previously approved funds for this work.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi to direct staff to explore funding opportunities with METRO for the proposed project received from the Traffic Safety Committee, to return to Council with the additional information, and for Council to provide additional collaboration and feedback with Staff on traffic decisions should we receive approval.
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4 AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
Council took a break from 9:02 P.M. to 9:11 P.M.
12. DISCUSS THE DRAFT TREE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF
The Tree Management Policy Ad Hoc, Mayor Murdock and Council Member Roos, provided a presentation on their findings and changes made to the proposed policy since last discussed in October 2023. Council asked clarifying questions.
Council was addressed by Bob Lutz, Brian Pressman, Kirby Larson, Sally Larson, Julie Weick, Robert Grasier, Peter Kunoth, Susan Kunoth, Richard Sullivan, Stuart Flechner, Chad Turner, John Weick, Laura Agnew, Marsha Davis, Bob Van Nice, Richard Benner, Ann Leatherbury, Shiela Tieschler, Monique Thorington, Coreen Craparo, Catherine Mone, Wayne Craparo, Kelly McCaselin, Ruth McFarland, Jill Sander, Michael Sinclair, Suzanne Sinclair, Kelly McCaselin, Bob Vasey, Desiree Myers, and David Stocke.
Council discussed feedback received from the public, considerations relative to the PVGC, and implications for the municipal code. Council took no action.
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. R24-42 UPDATING THE PROCEDURES
FOR ROTATION OF THE POSITION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ACTION: Moved by Mayor Murdock and Seconded by Council Member Roos to continue this item to a later meeting.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi and Seconded by Council Member Kemps to move Item #15 before Item #14.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARING
15. UPDATE OF THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES BASED ON AN INFLATIONARY BASED ADJUSTMENT
Senior Accountant Hayes provided a staff report. Council asked clarifying questions.
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5 Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Murdock closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps and seconded by Council Member Roos to adopt the proposed User Fee Resolution and Schedule to be effective August 1, 2024.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KERRY
KALLMAN AS CITY MANAGER APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Attorney Rusin provided a staff report.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member McGowan and seconded by Council Member Kemps to appoint Kerry Kallman as the City Manager, adopt Resolution R24-43, and authorize the Mayor to sign the employment agreement.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Roos, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
City Manager Kallman introduced his wife and son, and thanked Council for their support and trust. He noted it will take Council, residents and Staff to get us through our challenges ahead.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Kemps asked that if there is an August special meeting, that Council include a letter in opposition of the proposed bill to remove Very Severe Fire Hazard Zone designation. Council provided consensus to do so.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, AT 6:30 P.M.
With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at 11:26 P.M.
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6 Respectfully submitted:
APPROVED:
Daon Mundock
Dawn Murdock, Mayor
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