OF PALOS. VERDES
INCORPORATED 1939
GALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lozzi at 6:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lozzi.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Lozzi, Mayor Pro Tem Kemps, Councilmember McGowan, and Councilmember Lazzaro (Councilmember Quinn was absent).
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Kallman, City Attorney Rusin, Deputy City Manager, Chief Hellinga, City Clerk Cook, City Treasurer Petersen, Community Development Director Brady, Public Works Director Antillon, and Senior Accountant Hayes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps and seconded by
Councilmember McGowan to approve the agenda.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Quinn
ABSTAIN: None
MAYOR'S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor Lozzi announced that she attended the 2025 Lunada Bay Harvest Festival and judged a pumpkin race. The Mayor further disclosed the three winners of the contest as
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follows: Zoe and Emy Liu (third place); Ary (second place); and Zion(first place).
Following the announcement, Mayor Lozzi thanked the Lunada Bay Homeowners' Association for organizing the event. Thereafter, Mayor Lozzi noted that she will attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Palos Verdes Recycled Pipeline Project at the PV Golf Club on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Mayor Lozzi further commented on the significance of the project and thanked Cal 2025; and the Santa Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Kallman shared with the community that a notification was received by Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kane, to the four Peninsula cities, regarding current weather conditions, and proceeded to read the notice aloud. Thereafter, the City Manager noted that he met with Chief Hellinga and together communicated with the Parkland Ranger Program to mobilize in the city for further observation and report back on current weather conditions. He further commented that no immediate hazards were posed.
Following his remarks, the City Manager confirmed that a second helopod located at the Rolling Hills Estates Reservoir is now operational. Next, he reported that new staff member Kristen Jo, Community Services Officer, has coordinated efforts with the PV Cares and the National League of Young Men to provide twelve free Thanksgiving Meals to seniors on November 16, 2025. The City Manager further disclosed that Ms.
Jo can be reached through the City's Police Department for more information. He also remarked that Ms. Jo initiated a program called "Brain Games" designed to improve cognitive functions and is hosted at the Peninsula Library during November and December. In closing his report, the City Manager announced the following: ballot box and vote center locations in coordination with the November 4, 2025, Statewide Election; Halloween safety tips for residents; and Malaga Cove Plaza opened two new businesses- Letters from Capri and Neptune's Frozen Treats.
Chief Hellinga thanked all attendees to the previously held Public Safety Open House event. Following his remarks, the Chief reported on his attendance at the Prepared Peninsula Expo, which is an annual event held in October. Chief Hellinga also noted the Police Department's monthly statistics report for September was completed and will be available for public viewing on the city's website. In closing, he outlined the findings of the crime statistical report and reported his participation in " No Shave November" to bring awareness and support for Reserve Officer Valentekovich's medical diagnosis.
Chief Hellinga further disclosed that, for those interested in donating toward the cause, additional information can be obtained from contacting the Police Officers' Association.
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CEREMONIAL/ PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Presentation - Palos Verdes High School PVIT TEAM Mayor Lozzi announced that she received communication from Ms. Kim, PVHS Teacher, regarding the Palov Verdes Institute of Technology (PVIT ROV team) achieving their first world championship title. Following the announcement, the Mayor invited Ms. Kim, Principal Ramirez, Mentors, Andy Dorfman, and Andy Hsu, along with Student members of the team: Kenneth Preston III, Nathan Dorfman, Keke Melton, Harry Forrester, Daniel Chun, and Wesley Hsu, to assemble before the dais for the proclamation presentation and a congratulatory photo with the City Council.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Bob Amos, resident, thanked the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department and Fire Department for hosting the past Open House Event.
John Williams, resident, spoke on matters of local governance and decision-making regarding capital improvement projects.
John Credel, PVE Neighborhood Watch Area Coordinator, announced the annual Palos Verdes Estate Neighborhood Watch Annual meeting on Sunday, November 9, 2025, to be held in the City Council Chambers, and invited community members to attend.
Following the announcement, Mr. Credel provided crime prevention tips and wished the public a safe and Happy Halloween.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-7*) - CORRECTED ITEM NUMBERS TO 1 - 6 Mayor Lozzi called for the approval of the consent agenda. Following the announcement, Councilmember Lazzaro disclosed his recusal from approval of consent agenda item number 4 due to a family member's affiliation with Kaiser. Mayor Lozzi noted the correction of the number of consent agenda items as 1 through 6.
There was no public comment on the consent agenda.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps and seconded by
Councilmember McGowan to approve consent agenda items 1 through 6, noting Councilmember Lazzaro's recusal on item number 4.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Quinn
ABSTAIN: None
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1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Reviewed and approved the October 28, 2025, Warrant Register.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Approved the minutes for the following: October 14, 2025, Special Meeting, October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting, and October 16, 2025, Special Meeting.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS
Received and filed minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of October 21, 2025.
4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING MEMORANDUMS OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE
GROUPS: 1) PALOS VERDES ESTATES POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ("POA") 2) PALOS VERDES ESTATES PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (PSEA"), 3) PROFESSIONAL & SUPERVISORY GROUP, 4) MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION GROUP AND 5) SWORN POLICE
MANAGEMENT GROUP
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-30 and approved the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Palos Verdes Estates Police Officers Association ("POA").
2. Adopted Resolution No. 25-31 and approved the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU"') between the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Palos Verdes Estates Public Service Employees ("PSE") Association.
3. Adopted Resolution Nos. R25-32, R25-33 and R25-34 concerning the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the Sworn Police Management.
Professional & Supervisory, and Management Administration unrepresented employee groups.
5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS FOR EXISTING TIEBACK SHORING
STABILIZATION WALL ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST (PW-704-23); REJECT THE BID PROTEST FROM OPPENHEIMER NATIONAL; AWARD A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALI STATE PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,800; APPROVE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $23,680, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
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EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK
TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE
WORK BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Adopted Resolution R25-36 to:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for Structural Repairs for Existing Tieback Shoring Stabilization Wall on Palos Verdes Drive West (City Project No. PW-704-23);
2. Reject the Bid Protest from Oppenheimer National;
3. Award a construction contract to Cali State Paving, Inc. in the amount of $236,800;
4. Approve additional construction expenditures not to exceed $23,680, which is approximately 10% of the construction contract amount;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all contract documents; and
6. Authorize the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon Acceptance of the Work by the Public Works Director
6. CONSIDER A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS FOR WATCHGUARD BODY-WORN AND IN-CAR CAMERA
SYSTEMS WITH CLOUD STORAGE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $74,520.00, STARTING IN FISCAL YEAR 27-28
Authorized the city manager to negotiate terms and execute related documents on behalf of the city to enter into a three-year contract extension with Motorola Solutions for Watchguard body-worn and in-car camera systems with cloud storage for the amount of $74,520 starting in fiscal year 27-28.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. ADOPTION ON SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 770 AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY,
GREEN BUILDING, WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE, HISTORICAL BUILDING AND EXISTING BUILDING CODES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; THE 2024 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 8.12 (FIRE CODE) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE
PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
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THE 2025 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE, RATIFYING THE MORE
RESTRICTIVE BUILDING STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THAT CODE, AND
DELEGATING ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIRE CODE IN THE CITY TO THE FIRE CHIEF; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 13.14 ("SANITARY SEWER AND
INDUSTRIAL WASTE") TO TITLE 13 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE PALOS
VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
ORDINANCE (TITLE 20, DIVISION 2 - LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE) Community Development Director Brady introduced Building Official Jose Ibarra, who in turn provided a presentation to the City Council. In his presentation, Mr.
Ibarra outlined the applications of the proposed ordinance for new construction, additions, and exterior remodels in the city's very high fire hazard severity zone and disclosed the tollowing: the proposal is not retroactive nor applicable to existing homes and will pose impacts to the Fire Department's annual vegetation inspection.
In closing, Mr. Ibarra noted that adoption of the Ordinance will ensure compliance with state law and the continued application of safety standards.
Mayor Lozzi opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor Lozzi closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
The City Council asked clarifying questions regarding building code codification.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps and seconded by
Councilmember McGowan to adopt Ordinance 770 on second
reading by title only and direct staff to file the required documentation with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with state law.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Quinn
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R25-35 AUTHORIZING AND ADDITIONAL $150,000 ALLOCATED TO THE CITY TREE TRIMMING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TRAVERS TREE SERVICE, INC.
Public Works Director Antillon provided a staff report that outlined the approved contract of Travers Tree Service and budget allocations for service.
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Following the report, the Public Works Director disclosed the current needs and staff capacity for tree trimming, along with the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution R25-35.
City Manager Kallman provided additional comments on the tree inventory and data collection.
The Council discussed budget allocations, public communication regarding the city's resources, and asked clarifying questions regarding tree replacement for removed There was no public comment for this item.
ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kemps to authorize Resolution R25-35 Restoring the Tree Maintenance Budget to the previous Fiscal Year level of $350,000 and seconded by Councilmember Lazzaro.
AYES: McGowan, Lazzaro, Kemps, and Lozzi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Quinn
ABSTAIN: None
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Lazzaro commented on a recent fire near Montemalaga Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes and reported on his observations of the quick responses from the First Responders of the PVE Police Department, in detaining a potential suspect, along with the Fire Department, who extinguished the fire definitively. Councilmember Lazzaro further remarked on emergency preparedness and its associated costs. In closing, councilmember Lazzaro further applauded the efforts involved from the Firs esponders
Mayor Lozzi noted the future agenda items previously requested from the last City Council meeting were published on the current agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Kemps announced his involvement with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and disclosed the procurement of food vendors and Carolers for the event. In closing, Mayor Pro Tem Kemps noted that the tree and the lighting will be aesthetically alianed with Malaga Plaza.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the current meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. to Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY submitted,
James cole
APPROVED:
Victoria A. Lozzi, Mayor
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