October 22, 2024
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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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
• Ceremony - "Life Saving Award"
• Proclamation - Honoring Eleazar " Alic " Abrego Upon His Retirement MAYOR’S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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 1-10)
All items under this heading are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion, unless a Councilmember or staff requests that an item be removed for separate discussion. Any item removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered immediately following the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register of October 22, 2024.
Warrants
2. RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the financial statements for the month ending September 30, 2024.
Staff Report
3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes for the following special meetings: September 5, 2024 and September 10, 2024.
Minutes
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of October 15, 2024.
Minutes
5. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BENNETT LANDSCAPING TO MODIFY THE ANNUAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,506,746 TO $1,386,406 FOR YEAR 1; APPROVE A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,386,406 FOR YEAR 2; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO, ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS SUBJECT TO CPI ADJUSTMENTS STARTING YEAR 4; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.2.
Recommendation: Staff recommends That the City Council:
1. Consider Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Bennett Landscaping (Bennett) to modify the annual not to exceed amount of $1,506,746 to $1,386,406 for Year 1;
2. Approve a one-year extension for Citywide Landscape Maintenance in the amount of $1,386,406 for Year 2;
3. Authorize the City Manager the option to extend the contract for an additional two, one-year extensions subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments starting Year 4; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2.
Staff Report
6. CONSIDER A NEW MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2029 Recommendation: approves the contract and authorizes the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the agreement between the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC).
Staff Report
7. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REGARDING A GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION.
Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign this letter of support on behalf of the City Council of the city of Palos Verdes Estates.
Staff Report
8. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MNS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN ASSSITANT PLANNER LEVEL PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES ASSISTANT PLANNER Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Council to approve Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with MNS for $30,000 to fund professional contract planning services Assistant Planner level through February 28, 2025 (4 months) and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment #2.
Staff Report
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Recommendation: It is recommended by the City Council approve the Public Available Pay Schedule for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Staff Report
Revised Staff Report
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R24-52 REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Recommendation: That the City Council Approve Resolution No. R24-52 appointing Philip Lanzafame as Interim Public Works Director.
Staff Report
OLD BUSINESS
11. MALAGA LANE WATER INTRUSION AND SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on the Malaga Lane water intrusion and subsurface investigation and provide directions to staff.
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
Tentative Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, AT 6:30 P.M.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Boards located by front door located at 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, and on the City’s Website (pvestates.org) not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Dated this 17TH day of October 2024. Tameka Cook, City Clerk