October 13, 2026
6:30
PM
Council Chambers of City Hall
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA 90274
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REMOTE MEETING PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Melissa Orr
Consolidation Sewer Management District (CSMD)- Andrew Ngumba MAYOR’S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items which are NOT on the agenda. Due to state law, no action can be taken by the Council this evening on matters presented under this section. If the Council determines action is warranted, the item may be referred to staff or placed on a future Council agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1 –5)
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve October 13, 2026, Warrant Registers.
WARRANT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 13, 2026
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the July 28, 2026, September 8, 2026, September 22, 2026, Regular Meetings, and the September 8, 2026, September 17, 2026, and September 24, 2026, Special Meetings.
JULY 28th REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 8th SPECIAL
SEPTEMBER 8th REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 17th SPECIAL
SEPTEMBER 22nd REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 24th SPECIAL TOWNHALL
3. RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2026 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file financial statements for the month ending July 31,2026.
STAFF REPORT
JULY 2026 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE STATUS REPORT
4. COPS FUND FOR RADIO SERVICE UPGRADES AND SAFETY HELMETS Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
(1) Authorize a budget amendment to utilize Fund 05 - Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) (also known as Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) funds) to purchase the following items:
a. A 5-year Motorola Advanced Plus Services package not-to-exceed $190,000.00; b. An extended 5-year Warranty Plan for Audio Recording of 9-1-1 calls and police radio transmissions not-to-exceed $40,000; and c. Ballistic safety helmets and shields not-to-exceed $45,000; and, (2) Adopt Resolution R26-31 to approve the use of COPS funds not to exceed $275,000 for the purchase of the above items and amounts; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute related documents on behalf of the City and authorize the Finance Department to make such accounting entries for this purchase and installation as deemed appropriate.
STAFF REPORT
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ATTACHMENT 4 RESOLUTION R26-31
5. CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ROLLING HILLS, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, AND PALOS VERDES ESTATES TO MANAGE AND FUND THE PANO AI WILDFIRE DETECTION CAMERA SYSTEM Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Palos Verdes Estates memorializing a formal agreement on how the Pano AI Wildfire Cameras will be managed and funded by the four participating Peninsula cities.
STAFF REPORT
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GENERAL BUSINESS
6. CONSIDERATION OF A COST ANALYSIS COMPARING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IN-HOUSE FLEET MECHANIC POSITION TO THE CONTINUED OUTSOURCING OF POLICE AND CITY FLEET VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: (1) Receive and file the Vehicle Maintenance Cost Analysis, which compares the cost of establishing an in-house mechanic position against the continued outsourcing of vehicle maintenance for the Police Department and City fleet.
STAFF REPORT
7. INTRODUCTION OF DR. BRANDY CHAPPEL-HILL AND RECEIVE A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY’S COLLABORATION WITH CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA, COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING, FOR THE MALAGA COVE PLAZA PARKING STUDY Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the presentation.
STAFF REPORT
8. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT WRITING CONSULTING FIRM, CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report regarding grant writing services proposed by California Consulting, Inc. If the City Council provides direction to proceed with California Consulting, staff may return with or execute an agreement consistent with the City's purchasing authority and applicable contracting requirements.
STAFF REPORT
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MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers to provide comments, reports on community activities, ad hoc committees, and propose topics to be calendared on a future Council agenda.
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, October 27, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Boards located by front door located at 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Dated this 8TH day of October 2026. City Clerk