November 26, 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
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 1-4)
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register of November 26, 2024.
Warrants
2. ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE WARRANTS DURING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 23, 2024 Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to release warrants (including payroll and accounts payable) during the Week of December 23, 2024.
Staff Report
3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes for the November 12, 2024 meeting.
Minutes
Revised Minutes
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the minutes for the November 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
Minutes
Revised Minutes
NEW BUSINESS
5. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY, ENGINEERING, AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES WITH HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC. EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND ADJUSTING HOURLY RATES.
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement for Building and Safety, Engineering, and Public Works Services with HR Green Pacific, Inc. (HR Green) extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026, and adjusting hourly rates by 3.5% annually each January 1.
Staff Report
Revised Staff Report
6. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND DISCUSSON ON THE PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on the Finance Department evaluation project and provide comment as necessary.
Staff Report
7. CONSIDERATION OF A PAID PARKING PROGRAM AS A POTENTIAL REVENUE SOURCE Recommendation: 1. Review the proposals for an evaluation of paid parking program; consider the costs and effort to implement and run the program and effect on the community against the potential earned revenue. Should the Council decide to move forward, the staff recommends proceeding with Dixon Resources Unlimited.
Staff Report
OLD BUSINESS
8. MALAGA COVE STATUS 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, DECEMBER 10 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 21st day of November 2024. Tameka Cook, City Clerk