PALIOS, VERDES
INCONFORATED 1030
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER AT 6:38 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Lozzi, Mayor Pro Tem Kemps*, Councilmember McGowan, Councilmember Lazarro and Councilmember Quinn
*Mayor Pro Tem Kemps participated via remote teleconference.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Kallman, City Attorney Rusin, Chief of Police Hellinga, City Treasurer Petersen, Deputy City Manager Gabriel, City Clerk Cook, Community Development Director Brady and Senior Accountant Hayes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Lozzi proposed that agenda item six be moved to the consent calendar.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Lazzaro and seconded by
Councilmember Quinn to approve the agenda with item number six added to the consent.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemp and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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Mayor Lozzi announced to the public that the upcoming funeral service for former Palos Verdes Mayor Dwight Abbott would be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Green Hills Mortuary in Rancho Palos Verdes, where all are community members invited to attend.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Kallman announced Mayor Pro Tem Kemps meeting participation was via Zoom teleconference and thanked Deputy City Manager Gabriel, City Clerk Cook, Finance Analyst Alvarenga, and Maintenance Foreman Mendoza for facilitating the technological services of the Zoom meeting. Following his announcement, City Manager Kallman stated that there would be a report from Geosyntec in the upcoming weeks to update the community on the Malaga water intrusion. Next, the City Manager reported on his attendance at the City Manager's Conference along with Deputy City Manager Gabriel last week in Rancho Mirage, California. He further informed residents on the availability of sandbags for community use due to the upcoming rain. Lastly, City Manager Kallman reported that City Hall would be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of President's Day.
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - CIF Champions (Palos Verdes High School) Mayor Lozzi recognized Palos Verdes High School for their athletic achievements. She presented proclamations to Athletic Coach, Guy Gardner and students Patrick Klink and Matthew Bates, who represented the football team, in achieving their first CIF Championship. Next, Mayor Lozzi recognized the Palos Verdes High School Girls Golf Team with Athletic Coach Brian Shapiro for the school's first Golf state championship.
Thirdly, the Mayor recognized the Palos Verdes High School Girls Tennis Team with Coaches Wade Murphy, Kurt Hay, and students Stella Simpson-Morgan and Caroline Chu for attaining their first state championship. Lastly, Mayor Lozzi recognized the Palos Verdes High School Girls Volleyball Team with Coach Lacey Minzlaff and student Ava Hasanian. Following the presentations, the City Council and Palos Verdes High School teams, along with school officials, took a commemorative photograph.
Swearing In Ceremony - Sergeant Sean Crisfield, Sergeant Jesse Aguayo and Corporal Joseph Marino
Chief Hellinga provided a biography with the career highlights of Sergeants Sean Crisfield, Jesse Aguayo, and Corporal Joseph Marino before conducting their Oath of Office. Following their Oath of Office, each officer gave a brief speech in gratitude and recognition to the City Council. Lastly, Sergeant Sean Crisfield, Sergeant Jesse Aguayo, and Corporal Joseph Marion were pinned with a badge from a member of their family. A photograph with the City Council followed their ceremony.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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The following individuals addressed the Council: Bob Stearns.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-5)
Item 6 was added to Consent by a vote of 5 to 0.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan and seconded by Councilmember Quinn to approve the consent agenda with the addition of agenda item six.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Reviewed and Approved Warrant Register of February 11, 2025.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024.
Received and filed the financial statements for the month ending December 31, 2024.
3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Approved the minutes for the following meetings: January 25, 2025 and January 28, 2025.
4. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the four Palos Verdes Peninsula cities for the preparation of a Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
5. LUNADA BAY - BAMBOO REMEDIATION
Approved an agreement with Bennett Landscape to remove and dispose of a clump of bamboo at a cost not to exceed $30.444 in the form attached to this report and authorize the City Manager to make edits and execute all documents necessary to affect the arrangement.
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NEW BUSINESS - (Item 6 was added to Consent by a vote of 5 to 0).
6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. R25-02 APPROVING A HIRING INCENTIVE
PROGRAM FOR LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS AND ACADEMY GRADUATES AND APPROPRIATING $22,500 FROM THE GENERAL UNENCUMBERED
GENERAL FUND IN THIS FISCAL YEAR TO FUND THE PROGRAM
Received information and adopted Resolution No. R25-02 approving a Hiring Incentive Program for Lateral Police Officers and Academy Graduates, not to exceed four hires, and make a budget amendment in the amount of $22,500.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember McGowan and seconded by Councilmember Quinn to approve the consent agenda with the addition of agenda item six.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
7. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
LANGUAGE FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REVISED CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 15, 2025, MEETING
The City Council reviewed and discussed the revisions proposed in the staff report and clarified the description of the Audit Committee as follows: The Mayor and any subject matter expert on the Council shall serve as Council representatives. If a subject matter expert is not a member of the Council, the Mayor Pro Tem shall serve as the second member. The Mayor shall invite a subject matter expert to meet with the committee unless one of the councilmembers appointed to it is a subject matter expert. The members of the Audit Committee approved at the January 15, 2025 Meeting were also included in the revised minutes, as Mayor Lozzi and Councilmember McGowan.
The Council also asked clarifying questions about providing guidance and direction for the proposed committees to future Councilmembers, which were addressed by the City Attorney.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Quinn and seconded by Councilmember Lazzaro to accept the revised minutes of the January 15, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. to include the following:
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
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OLD BUSINESS
8. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WATRY DESIGN, INC.
FOR THE DESIGN OF IMMEDIATE REPAIRS FOR CITY HALL AND PARKING STRUCTURE IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $251,378; AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND
APPROVE A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT;
City Manager Kallman introduced Mike Myers, City Engineer, and Carolina Fernandez, HR Green Engineer who in turn presented a staff report to the Council.
The Council asked clarifying questions about the parking structure, building codes, and proposed costs, which were addressed by staff and Matt Davis from Watry Design.
There was no public comment.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Lozzi and seconded by Councilmember McGowan to continue the item to a date uncertain.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Quinn congratulated the Philadelphia Eagles for winning the 2025 super Bowl. And thanked the Council for recognizing the athletic achievements of the students of Palos Verdes High School. Councilmember Quinn also conveyed his aspiration for the return of "Friday Night Lights. He also highlighted past city activities such as the Santa Parade, thanked the City Manager and the Mayor for bringing the event forth, and stated he would like to see the events continue.
Councilmember Lazzaro reported on the Ad Hoc Committee meeting attendance along with Councilmember McGowan on financial matters and historical data on property taxes for future reference. Councilmember McGowan commented on the positive rapport in working with Communications Consultant Tom Lorenz. Councilmember Lazzaro requested a future agenda item on making a donation of trail cameras to assist the Police Department and City staff with monitoring areas that may pose a potential fire hazard.
Mayor Pro Tem Kemps commented on Councilmember Quinn's request to continue "Friday Night Lights" and inquired on how to agendize the request. Mayor Pro Tem Kemps also commented that he was awaiting a response on the letter he
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wrote in collaboration with other Cities on the potential exclusion of very high fire zones and housing legislation. Mayor Pro Tem Kemps also reported that he was currently attending a finance conference in Canada and briefly discussed the topics held at the event.
Mayor Lozzi reported that she will be attending a Mayor's Lunch with Board Supervisor Janice Hahn on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Mayor Lozzi also confirmed that Councilmember McGowan will be absent from the February 25, 2025 City Council Meeting due to travel plans.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
REIDECTFULLY submited:
APPROVED:
Vitorin 18ozz
Victoria A. Lozzi, Mayor
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