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MINUTES OF THE JULY 1, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER AT 6:33 PM - Palos Verdes Golf Club
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Mayor Lozzi
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, Assistant Won read to and and orin ay rey, Foot.
DISCUSSION: City Council Townhall Discussion about Measure E Expiring, Budget Challenges, and Community Priorities
Mayor Lozzi welcomed members of the public and announced the meeting's topic and format. Following the announcement, Mayor Lozzi introduced Members of the Council, as well as City Manager Kallman. Thereafter, Councilmember McGowan provided a presentation that entailed the following: the city's financial background, Measure E's impact on residents, meeting service needs of the community, defining anticipated needs, and services impacted by unsecured funding.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC-
During this time, members of the public addressed the City Council in a question-and- answer format that allowed up to a total of three minutes for dialogue between the speaker and members of the City Council.
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The following individuals addressed the City Council:
• Brooks McKinney inquired about budget limitations and the impact on addressing city services
• Jim Czesack commented on forecasted funds for Measure E funding and inquired about the structure of Measure E allocations.
• Marge Wynn inquired about a potential Citizens' initiative • Steve Fullerton inquired about long-term revenue diversification • Rick Winn inquired about the appropriation of Measure E Funding. • Christina Romo inquired about opt-out exemptions for residents. • Phil spoke on property taxes and expressed support
• Eric Hicks inquired about the structural funding deficit and Los Angeles County guidelines for apportionment.
• Phil Solomita expressed gratitude for the preparation involved for the proposed Parcel tax and inquired about a political action committee. • E. Sorensen spoke in favor of terminating public employee pensions and suggested that County and Congressional Officials attend future City Town Hall Meetings.
• Kevin Lanagan spoke about matters concerning public employee pensions and suggested 401 (k) considerations in lieu.
• Darcelle spoke on environmental concerns and Open Space throughout the City.
• Jonathan Wilmer spoke on commercial development in comparison to similar cities. and membership considerations for the use of city concessions. • Ellen Cook spoke on the benefits of adopting a property transfer fee or tax. • Dez Myers commented on the impact of imposing a property transfer tax,
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details provided by the meeting presentation and suggested proposing separate taxes.
• Michelle Rosen spoke on commercial development in the city and inquired about the process of placing Measure E on a ballot.
• Darcelle spoke on community trust, city notifications, city building improvements, herbicide use, and inquired about the publication of a former case settlement.
• Jim Parker spoke on a non-agendized item and yielded remaining comments upon notification.
• Jeff Garrett inquired about litigation for pursuing County allocations related to Proposition 13
• Lynn Solomita spoke in favor of public safety personnel designated by the city's jurisdiction and expressed gratitude for the Council's efforts. • Darcelle spoke on a former case settlement and the impact of the city's police department.
• Bob Amos expressed gratitude for the City Council's efforts in providing information for the Town Hall Meeting.
• Joe Campenella spoke on the financial findings discussed in the meeting. presentation, recommended uses for the city's Golf Club and Beach Club commended the city's Police Department and expressed support for the proposed parcel tax.
Following public comments, Mayor Lozzi announced the availability of each Council Member, along with the City Manager, to attend small group meetings throughout the community in an effort to discuss specific matters of interest. In closing, the Mayor publicized contact information for residents to provide additional comments or inquiries related to the Town Hall Meeting as follows: [email protected] and thanked the community for attending the event.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY submitted,
‹, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Vitri gaz
Victoria A. Lozzi, Mayor
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