PALOS, VERDES
SASHES
INCORPORATED 1939
CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 26, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES
CALL TO ORDER AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi, Council Member Kemps, Council Member McGowan
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Kallman, City Attorney Rusin, City Clerk Cook, Community Development Director Brady, Interim Public Works Director Lanzafame, Chief Hellinga, Treasurer Greenberg, Senior Accountant Hayes
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Council Member McGowan and Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi to approve the agenda.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Murdock wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She announced the city is accepting applications for a position on the Planning Commission and a position on the Parklands Committee. Applications are due to the City Clerk by December 12. The Mayor reminded the public of two upcoming holiday events, the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec 1 from 5-7 P.M. and the Santa Parade on Sunday, December 15.
In her "Did You Know" segment, Mayor Murdock encouraged residents to sign up for city notifications on the city website. On the homepage, in the brown banner there is a "Sign Me Up" option the public can click on to customize the notifications they receive -
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council and committee meetings/agendas and/or city newsletters and announcements.
She encouraged everyone to let their friends and neighbors know about this feature so all can be informed on important city activities.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Kallman reported that PVHS football has advanced to the CIF championship game which will be held at PVHS Friday night at 7 PM. He acknowledged the short notice and committed to working with PVPUSD in 2025 to address the issue of night games beyond the approved homecoming game.
Chief Hellinga announced a new Captain, Rebecca Gomez, started last week with her official swearing in to take place in January. A new patrol officer, Ryley Nahra, started training this week. Chief also shared that the new dashboard computers will be installed in patrol cars shortly and that the department has taken eight firearms off the streets so far this year.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Council was addressed by John Credell.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-4)
The Mayor and staff announced revisions to consent agenda items and that revised documents would be posted on the agenda:
• Item #2 was revised to reflect Section 3 needs to state January, not September. • Item #3 was revised to note that Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi recused herself from voting on items number 6 and 7 at the 11/12/24 meeting since she is a member. • Item #4 was revised to correct condition 36 and add conditions 38 and 39.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi and Seconded by Council Member McGowan to approve the consent agenda items with the corrections provided by staff and noting that Council Member Kemps recuses himself from Item #8 of Item #4 Planning Commission Meeting Actions.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register of November 26, 2024.
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2. ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE WARRANTS DURING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 23, 2024.
Adopted a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to release warrants (including payroll and accounts payable) during the Week of December 23, 2024, as amended.
3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Approved the minutes for the November 12, 2024 meeting, as amended.
4. PLANNING COMMISION MEETING ACTIONS
Received and filed the action minutes for the November 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, as amended and with the recusal of Council Member Kemps.
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.
Interim Public Works Director Lanzafame provided a staff report noting three revisions to the original report: that this was Amendment No. 8, rates were revised to not round up to the nearest dollar, and the signatory has been updated. He shared that given the length of the existing relationship, staff would be assessing the relationship and issuing an RFP over the coming year. Council asked clarifying questions. HR Green representatives Eric Smith and Carlos Yado addressed Council.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Kemps and Seconded by Council Member McGowan to approve 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 generally as referenced in the amended agreement by 3.5% annually each January 1 as noted and modified in the updated attachment to this agenda item #5 as incorporated and updated by the city clerk after approval.
AYES: Murdock, Lozzi, Kemps, McGowan
NOES: None
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6. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND DISCUSSON ON THE PRELIMINARY
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
City Manager Kallman provided an introduction. Kelly Telford from LSL presented their findings. Council and the Treasurer asked clarifying questions. Senior Accountant Hayes provided additional information.
Council was addressed by Martin Peterson.
Council expressed concerns over the delay in closing out FY24 and getting the audit completed. Kallman added a need with respect to a mid-year budget report and starting the FY 25 budget. Council provided direction to have staff obtain a proposal from LSL for helping with these matters, with a particular focus on the year end close and audit and to bring a recommendation to the December 10, 2024 council meeting.
7. CONSIDERATION OF A PAID PARKING PROGRAM AS A POTENTIAL REVENUE SOURCE
City Manager Kallman provided a staff report. Consultant Julie Dixon from Dixon Resources Unlimited provided additional information. Council asked clarifying questions.
Council was addressed by Derek Lazarro.
Council discussed resident requests for researching paid parking and concerns over whether this was the right time given priorities related to the previous agenda item and need to pursue a replacement parcel tax. No action was taken.
OLD BUSINESS
8. MALAGA COVE STATUS INTRUSION AND SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION Interim Public Works Director Lanzafame provided a staff report. He shared based on recent interactions with the Water Board, staff will be installing a hose to collect the free flowing water from Malaga Manor in replacement of the sandbags and that the street will be cleaned up. The hose will be a better temporary fix while Malaga Manor pursues their solution. Council asked clarifying questions.
Council was addressed by Robert Amos.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
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Council Member Kemps reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Citizen of the Year Robert Medawar who is a PVEPD reserve officer. He reported he will be missing the 12/10/24 council meeting and wanted to thank Mayor Murdock for her friendship and efforts as Mayor and on council during her term.
Mayor Pro Tem Lozzi reported she attended the SBCCOG meeting and that the COG will be conducing new city council member training for the 12 new electees in the South Bay.
Mayor Murdock reported she attended the Sanitation District meeting and toured their Warren facility in Carson including the PureWater demonstration site. She shared she will be carrying the PVE flag at Supervisor Hahn's oath taking ceremony on December
1. Council Member McGowan reported he attended the PVC 100-year celebration.
New tentative agenda items for the LSL proposal and the Investment quarterly reports were requested.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024, AT 6:30 P.M.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:23 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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APPROVED:
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