EST
INCORPORATED
GALIFORNTA
MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER AT 6:34 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Lozzi, Mayor Pro Tem Kemps, Councilmember McGowan, Councilmember Lazzaro, and Councilmember Quinn.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Kallman, Deputy City Manager Gabriel, City Attorney Rusin, City Treasurer Petersen, City Clerk Cook, Chief Hellinga, Community Development Director Brady, and Senior Accountant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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onsent agenda item 4 needed to be moved to a Public Hearing Councilmember Lazzaro pulled agenda item 5 from consent fol ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps and seconded by
Councilmember Quinn to approve consent agenda items 1 through 3, with agenda items 4 and 5 removed from the consent agenda.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi announced that she, along with the City Manager and the Chief of Police, provided a presentation to the Malaga Cove Homeowners Association on Thursday, May 8, 2025, entailing topics of discussion from the last Town Hall meeting. The Mayor further stated that the presentation would be available for public viewing on the City's website. Following the announcement, Mayor Lozzi stated on Saturday, May 10, 2025, the City of Rolling Hills Estates hosted a "Mayor's Ride and Pancake Breakfast," which is an annual event. Next, Mayor Lozzi noted that the State of the Peninsula Breakfast would be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:30 am at the PV Golf Club and hosted by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Thereafter, Mayor Lozzi stated that "Bulky Item Pick Up Day and e-waste" would take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and that additional details can be found on the Athens website. Lastly, Mayor Lozzi announced that on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Neighbor Meeting Neighbor Event will be held in the community.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT- City Manager Kallman announced that he would defer to the Chief of Police for announcements. Chief Hellinga provided an update that the police department has implemented technological improvements, with the purchase of city-approved Mobile Data Computers. The Chief then reported on recent cases from the Detective Bureau.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY - Corporal Daniel Alvarez and Officer Ryler Nahra Chief Hellinga provided a biography with the career highlights of Corporal Daniel Alvarez and Police Officer Ryler Nahra before conducting their Oath of Office. Following their Oath of Office, each officer gave a brief speech in acceptance. Lastly, Corporal Alvarez and Police Officer Nahra were pinned with their badges by a member of their family. A photograph was taken alongside the City Council following the ceremony.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
The following individuals addressed the City Council: Valerie Gorsuch and Christian Campisi.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-5)
Agenda items 4 and 5 were moved from the consent agenda.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Quinn and seconded by Councilmember McGowan to approve consent agenda items 1 through 3.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 13, 2025
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Approved the May 13, 2025, Warrant Register.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2025
Received and filed the financial statements for the month ending March 31, 2025.
3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2025.
4. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS REGARDING SERVICES PROVIDED
BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
INCLUDING: 1) INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 767 AMENDING SECTION 8.04.010 (ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE) OF CHAPTER 8.04 (HEALTH CODE) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CURRENT TITLE 11 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED "HEALTH AND SAFETY", AND FINDING
THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT 2) APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE CITY OF
PALOS VERDES ESTATES FOR SERVICES
This item was moved from consent to a Public Hearing and followed agenda item five.
OLD BUSINESS
This item was removed from the consent agenda for further discussion.
5. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR A STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITY(CITY PROJECT NO. PW- 714-24) IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000; APPROVE ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES i NOT TO EXCEED $4,500 WHICH Is
APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT; AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALLCONTRACT DOCUMENTS IN FINAL FORM
AND FORMAT AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
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City Engineer Mike Myers provided information that discussed the criteria and location of the proposed feasibility study. Mr. Myers also discussed the phases of the conceptual plan.
The City Council asked clarifying questions that included water capture, associated costs, funding sources, Measure W funds, capital project funding allocations, and estimated project life, which were responded to by City Engineer Myers and Consultants James Gonzales, Kathleen McGowan, and Curtis Fang.
There was no public comment on this item.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Lazzaro and seconded by
Councilmember McGowan to approve the award of the protessional services agreement to Geosyntec Consultants in accordance with the report received and staff recommendations, with a friendly amendment from Mayor Pro Tem Kemps that added the following language: City Project No. PW-714-24 in the amount not to exceed $45,000; in addition, approve project expenditures not to exceed $4,500, which is approximately 10% of the contract amount; and authorize the city manager to execute all contract documents in final form and format as approved by the City Attorney.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
This item was moved from consent to a Public Hearing and was heard after agenda item five.
4. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS REGARDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INCLUDING: 1) INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 767 AMENDING SECTION 8.04.010 (ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE) OF CHAPTER 8.04 (HEALTH CODE) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND
SAFETY) OF THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CURRENT TITLE 11 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED "HEALTH AND SAFETY", AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT 2) APPROVAL OF
CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES
ESTATES FOR SERVICES
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Deputy City Manager Gabriel provided a staff report that entailed the background and the need for the proposed agreement. In his overview, he stated that the proposed agreement and Ordinance would update outdated language and applicable laws. Following the overview, he announced that the public hearing for ordinance adoption was set for May 27, 2025.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:24 p.m. There was no public comment on this item.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
The Council asked clarifying questions that included the number of cities with independent health departments, and costs liability, which were responded to by Deputy City Manager Gabriel. City Attorney Rusin introduced and read into the record the proposed Ordinance No. 767 as follows:
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 767 AMENDING SECTION 8.04.010 (ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE) OF CHAPTER 8.04 (HEALTH CODE) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND
SAFETY) OF THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE CURRENT TITLE 11 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED "HEALTH AND SAFETY", AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Lazzaro and seconded by
Councilmember Quinn to approve staff's recommendation and the setting of the public hearing for second reading (of the proposed Ordinance) on May 27, 2025.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS AND CONSIDERATION
OF POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS AND FUTURE TOWNHALLS
Dr. Richard Bernal, Consultant with FM3 Research, provided a presentation to the Council detailing results taken from a community survey. Dr. Bernal's overview included survey methodology, which included online, telephone, email, and text data obtained from 300 residents. In addition, Dr. Bernal outlined feedback on a potential public safety measure (Measure E), as well as a review of city services, and identified priorities from the residents. Lastly, Dr. Bernal made recommendations on the timeline for ballot placement of the proposed measure.
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The Council asked clarifying questions that included survey data related to fire services, cost of living increases, and factors that impact the support or opposition of the proposed measure. Dr. Bernal responded to the inquiries.
Following Dr. Bernal's presentation, the Ad Hoc Committee members (Councilmember Lazzaro and Councilmember McGowan) presented an update that entalled meeting intormation obtained from April 15th, as well as an analysis of maintaining current city services. In closing, the Ad Hoc Committee discussed upcoming town hall meeting dates and potential discussion topics.
There was no public comment on this item.
ACTION: Received and filed.
7. FINAL "CITY HALL AREA GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY AND SEEP SAMPLING SUMMARY REPORT"
City Engineer Mike Myers and James Gonzales from Geosyntec Consultants provided a staff report that outlined the final results taken from a geophysical survey conducted in the Malaga Cove Plaza. In the report, Mr. Gonzales identified perched water zones influencing water movement and determined locations for engineering mitigation. Lastly, Mr. Gonzales provided recommendations for a conceptual design and detailed engineering design, funding opportunities, regulatory support, permits, and stakeholder engagement.
The Council asked clarifying questions that included structural risks related to excavations, seep sample results, mitigation solutions, associated project costs, alternative use of solar-powered equipment, potential liabilities, issues surrounding salinity levels, recycled water use, water drainage, and engineering design. Mr.
Gonzales, Mr. Myers, and City Attorney Rusin responded to the inquiries.
The Council was addressed by John Williams, Carl Graver, and Cynthia Butler.
ACTION: Received and filed.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Councilmember reports.
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JUNE 3, AT 6:30 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
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RESPECTFULLY submitted,
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Yameka J. Cook, City Clerk
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