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MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Lozzi, Mayor Pro Tem Kemps, Councilmember Lazzaro, and Councilmember Quinn (Councilmember McGowan was absent).
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Kallman, Deputy City Manager Gabriel, City Attorney Rusin, City Treasurer Petersen, City Clerk, Cook, Chief Hellinga, Community Development Director Brady, Public Works Director Antillon, and Senior Accountant Hayes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Lozzi made the following recommendations: that ceremonial presentations be moved before public comment, the proclamation presentation be made before the swearing-in ceremony, and that the 16-item consent agenda be continued to a future meeting.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps and seconded by
Councilmember Quinn to approve the agenda with the
recommended changes noted by the Mayor.
AYES: Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: McGowan
ABSTAIN: None
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MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi welcomed members of the public and announced the upcoming "Free Compost event sponsored by Athens on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the upper parking lot of City Hall.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Kallman reported that last weekend was "Big Trash Pick Up Day", which collected 90 tons of Bulky Items and one-quarter of a ton of electronic waste. He further reported that this event will take place again in the Spring. Following his report, City Manager Kallman publicized a recent City Hall employee training on Customer Service sponsored by the California Joint Powers Authority. Thereafter, City Manager Kallman briefly discussed that the current SCE project has notified residents and entails the replacement of old poles with modern fire resistant poles and intermittent power outage.
City Manager Kallman further noted a power outage in the neighboring city of Torrance and thanked residents for their patience. In closing his report, the City Manager welcomed two new businesses in the City: Java Wave, a coffee shop located in Lunada Bay Plaza, and Lunada Creamery, noting that two additional businesses would be opening in Malaga Cove in the coming weeks.
Chief Hellinga announced that the monthly statistics report for the month of August has been posted on the city's website. Following the announcement, Chief Hellinga stated that burglaries have decreased by 33 percent. Conversely, the Chief stated that forgeries and identity theft were reported at a 700 percent increase last month and a 500 percent increase for the current month. In conclusion, Chief Hellinga attributed this decrease to the recent arrest of a postal worker and also noted a recent arrest for a burglary in progress.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - (Held following Ceremonial Presentations) John Weick spoke on matters regarding concerns about public relations and requested that an independent study be conducted regarding his public records requests.
Valerie Gorsuch congratulated the newly sworn officers during the meeting and announced the ongoing recruitment of block captains for the PVE Neighborhood Watch, where residents can register at pvenw.org. Ms. Gorsuch also noted Councilmember Quinn's recent appointment as Block Captain for the PVE Neighborhood Watch, provided tips for crime prevention to members of the public, and welcomed residents to attend an upcoming Open House sponsored by the PVE Neighborhood Watch.
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PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION - National Dog Service Month (Held before Public Comment)
Mayor Lozzi provided the public with information about Canine Companions, stating that the organization was founded in 1975 and will recognize its 50th Anniversary this year.
The Mayor further noted that Canine Companions created the Modern Service Dog Concept for people with disabilities. Mayor Lozzi also publicized the following: that seventy million American adults have a disability, there are only sixteen thousand service dogs from accredited programs in the United States, thousands are waiting to enhance their independence with service dogs, and that Canine Companions provides services to assist over sixty-five types of disabilities with eight locations and 8200 teams to facilitate service dog placements.
Thereafter, the Mayor declared September as "National Dog Service Month" and presented a proclamation to Melayne Yocum, a twenty-year resident, member of the Chamber of Commerce, and volunteer for Canine Companions. Following the presentation, the City Council took a photo with Ms. Yocum and a service dog.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY - Sergeant Joe Marino, Corporal Jonathan IX, Officer Ryan Liptrot, and Officer Kyle Molina
This item was held following the Proclamation Presentation.
Chief Hellinga provided a biography with the career highlights of Sergeant Joe Marino, Corporal Jonathan IX, and Officer Ryan Liptrot before conducting their Oath of Office.
Following their Oath of Office, each officer gave a brief speech in acceptance. Lastly, the newly sworn officers were pinned with their badges by a member of their family. A photograph was taken alongside the City Council following the ceremony.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-15)
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps and seconded by
Councilmember Quinn to approve consent agenda items 1 through 13 and 15. Consent agenda item 14 was pulled for discussion.
AYES: Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: McGowan
ABSTAIN: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Reviewed and approved the September 23, 2025, Warrant Register.
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2. RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025.
Received and filed the financial statements for the month ending August 31, 2025.
3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Approd the minutes for the September 9, 2025, Regular and Special
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS
Received and filed minutes for the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 16, 2025.
5. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS
Approved the minutes for the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting of September 3, 2025.
6. INVESTMENT POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Approved the minutes for the Investment Policy Advisory Committee Meeting of August 27, 2025.
7. REVIEW THE MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORTS FOR FY 24-25 AND
RECEIVE AND FILE THE QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.
Reviewed the monthly transaction reports for Fiscal Year 24-25 and; received and filed the quarterly investment reports for the quarter ending June 30, 2025
8. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LSL TO
PROVIDE FINANCE DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP AND ADVISORY SERVICES AND INCREASING COMPENSATION BY $248,000
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with LSL, LLP to provide Finance Department Leadership and Advisory Services, increasing the maximum compensation by $248,000; and authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement with LSL for those services:
9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXAMINE SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS FROM THE CDTFA
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Adopted Resolution No. 25-26 authorizing designated City officials to examine confidential sales and use tax records from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), pursuant to Section 7056 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code
10. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH DUDEK FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR LUNADA BAY BLUFFTOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Approved the first amendment to the Contract for Professional Services between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and Dudek for design and related services for the Lunada Bay Blufftop Improvements project.
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
BUDGET, FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE PALOS VERDES STABLES
Approved the proposed FY 2025-2026 Palos Verdes Stables Budget and authorized the continuation of the current fee structure, with no changes to monthly boarding rates at this time
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
ROBERT LINKROUM FOR VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES
Approved Amendment No. 1 of the professional services agreement with Robert Linkroum for professional videography services for filming of public meetings as needed and raising the hourly rate from $80 per hour to $84 per hour, and authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement with Robert Linkroum for those services.
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R25-27 APPROVING (1) THE PURCHASE OF
ELECTRIC VEHICLES, CHARGING EQUIPMENT AND CHARGING COSTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $155,000; (2) MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE AB 2766 SUBVENTION FUND (FUND 14) IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, CHARGING EQUIPMENT AND CHARGING COSTS; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R25- 28 APPROVING (1) THE PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT POLICE
PATROL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTFITTING NOT-TO-EXCEED
$165,000; (2) MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND (FUND 60) IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $165,000
FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT POLICE PATROL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTFITTING; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND TO MAKE
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SUCH ACCOUNTING ENTRIES FOR THIS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.
Adopted resolution R25-27 approving (1) the purchase of three (3) electric vehicles, charging equipment and charging costs, in an amount not-to- exceed • $155,000; (2) making an appropriation from the AB 2766 subvention fund (Fund 14) in the amount not to exceed $155,000 for the purchase of electric vehicles, charging equipment and charging costs; and adoption of resolution R25-28 approving (1) the purchase of two (2) replacement police patrol vehicles and equipment outfitting not-to-exceed $165,000; (2) making an appropriation from the equipment replacement fund (Fund 60) in the amount not to exceed $165,000 for the purchase of two replacement police patrol vehicles and equipment outfitting; and authorizing the city manager to execute related documents on behalf of the city and to make such accounting entries for this supplemental appropriation as deemed appropriate
14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RELATED TO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO 1) ENTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH PURDUE
PHARMA L.P. AND THE SACKLER FAMILY AND SECONDARY
MANUFACTURERS, 2) REVERT FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IF
DEEMED APPROPRIATE, AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE ACTION, AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PARTICIPATE IN FUTURE OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
Deputy City Manager Gabriel provided a brief staff overview of the staff report that entailed the city's option to enter into settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers in conjunction with other cities.
The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding administrative procedures for receiving and reporting settlement funding, and local authorization for future settlement agreements, which were responded to by Deputy City Manager Gabriel and City Attorney Rusin.
Adopted Resolution No. 25-29 and direct the City Manager or designee to enter into the Purdue Pharma settlement agreement and the Secondary Manufacturers (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus); and Directed the settlement funds to Los Angeles County for opioid abatement purposes if deemed appropriate and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute any documents necessary to implement the action and; authorized the City Manager to participate in future opioid settlement agreements.
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15. LETTER REQUESTING GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM TO VETO THE RECENTLY PASSED SENATE BILL 79 (WIENER): TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT
Authorized the Mayor to sign a letter requesting Governor Gavin Newsom Veto Senate Bill (SB) 79 (Wiener) - Transit Oriented Development.
OLD BUSINESS
16. This item was pulled upon approval of the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON ELIMINATION OF USE OF
HERBICIDES WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
WITH BENNETT LANDSCAPE
ACTION: Continued to date uncertain
17. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
Community Development Director Brady provided a staff report that entailed the history of the proposed zoning map and the recommended changes to the map.
Following the staff report, Ms. Brady displayed the revised map, noting the recommended changes discussed at the previous meeting.
The City Council asked clarifying questions that included the historical timeline of the city's zoning map, defining the open, coastal overlay, and residential zones on the map, deed restrictions, reversionary rights, how to procure a professional to review deed restrictions. approving and amending the map, which was responded to by the Community Development Director, City Attorney, and City Manager.
Phyllis Scribe addressed the Council and spoke on matters concerning the designation for the Parklands and the Coastal Overlay Zones on the proposed map.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps and seconded by
Councilmember Lazzaro to move item 17 to a date uncertain and direct the City Attorney's Office to review reversionary rights with the Palos Verdes Homes Association and the associated deed restrictions in order to effectuate a properly configured map that the open land is most likely open space.
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AYES: Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: McGowan
ABSTAIN: None
18. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE TREE INVENTORY PROJECT
Public Works Director Antillon provided a presentation that entailed the following:
the history of the project commencing in 2023, the urban forest management plan, and discrepancies identified in the vendor's data. The Public Works Director also noted the current status of the project as 75 percent complete and provided an anticipated completion date of November 2025. In closing, Mr. Antillon displayed a map of the data collection obtained by the vendor.
The City Council asked clarifying questions that included: the percentage of the project that identified inaccurate data from the vendor, verification of the corrections to the report, associated project costs, quality control of the project, deliverables from the procured vendor, practical uses, and identifying dead trees, which were responded to by Public Works Director Antillon and Assistant City Engineer Pangco.
There was no public comment on this item.
ACTION: Received and filed an update on the tree inventory project by consensus.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Lazzaro noted that September is "Disaster Preparedness Month" and encouraged residents to inventory their water and food supplies for emergencies in addition to signing up for alerts with the City. Councilmember Lazzaro also commented that the City recently hired an Emergency Preparedness and Community Outreach Coordinator, with whom he has met, and looks forward to the city's future update in emergency planning.
Councilmember Quinn commented on the recruitment efforts for Block Captains by the PVE Neighborhood Watch. Councilmember Quinn further noted that he recently joined the PVE Neighborhood Watch as a Block Captain as an opportunity to interact with residents and help reduce crime by sharing information with community members.
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Mayor Pro Tem Kemps thanked Councilmember Quinn for his involvement in the PVE Neighborhood Watch.
Mayor Lozzi announced that she, along with the City Manager, will attend the Annual Legislative Forum entitled "Capital to the Community" and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, September 26, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY submitted:
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Tameka J. Cook, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Victoria A. Lozzi, Mayor
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