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AGENDA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/*SPECIAL MEETING OF THE IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY JUNE 18, 2024
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, MCTAGGART HALL
29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 90275
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular/*Special Meeting of June 18, 2024, will take place in accordance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Section 54950 et seq. of the Government Code. Remote participation by any Councilmember shall be in accordance with Subdivisions (b)(3) or (f) of Government Code Section 54953. The meetings are held at Hesse Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and via teleconference for staff/consultants/participants using the Zoom platform and broadcast live on the City's website at rpvca.gov/agendas and on PVPtv channels Cox 35 and Frontier FiberOptic 39. Public participation will be in person and using the virtual platform. Please see separate cover for virtual public participation options.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Public Participation Options
LATE CORRESPONDENCE
Late Correspondence
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 683
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. IA 2024-06
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Cruikshank
ROLL CALL:
Councilmember Bradley
Councilmember Ferraro
Councilmember Seo
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria
Mayor Cruikshank
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on listed Closed Session items. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City Council should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S):
All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections. Please be advised that, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, “a person may not disclose confidential information that has been acquired by being present in a Closed Session . . . to a person not entitled to receive it, unless the legislative body authorizes disclosure of that confidential information.” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) “[C]onfidential information’ means a communication made in a Closed Session that is specifically related to the basis for the legislative body of a local agency to meet[] lawfully in Closed Session . . . .” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) Please be further advised that any “[v]iolation of [Government Code § 54963] may be addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law, including, but not limited to: (1) injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information prohibited by this section; (2) disciplinary action against an [public or city official] who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section; (3) referral of a member of a legislative body who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section to a grand jury.” (Gov. Code § 54963(c).) Additionally, per Subsection (b) (Confidentiality) of Section 3.6 (Closed Session Meetings) of Chapter 3 (Types of Meetings) of the City Council Rules of Procedure is amended to read as follows: Confidentiality. No person attending a closed session shall publicly discuss or otherwise reveal the discussion, content, and/or proceedings of the closed session unless such disclosure has been approved by the vote of the Council taken during the closed session or as otherwise required by law. Violation of this rule may subject the violator to various penalties including (i) censure by the Council as provided in Article 9.0 herein, (ii) criminal penalties as the willful failure to perform a duty under Government Code Section 1222, or other statute, (iii) referral to the grand jury, or (iv) civil actions, including issuance of an injunction.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2) because a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City in the following 7 cases: Claim Donald Schmid; Claim Negar "Nikki" Noushkam; Claim David and Shelley Roth; Claim Dennis Jaconi; Claim Patty Perkinson; Claim Frank and Karen Kostrencich; and Claim Sarah and Matthew Stelwagen
2. PENDING LITIGATION - POTENTIAL LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY GC SECTION 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2) because a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City in the following 5 cases: Regional Board threatened litigation Claim 9589071052700684926334, settlement offer R4-2024-0014; Claim No. 9589071052700684926273, settlement offer R4-2024-0013; Claim 9589071052700684926518, settlement offer R4-2024-0020; Claim 9589071052700684926457, settlement offer R4-2024-0018; Claim 9589071052700684926242, settlement offer R4-2024-0012.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -PENDING LITIGATION
GC SECTION 54956.9(c), (d)(2) and (e)(1)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2) and (e)(1) because a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City in two cases, where the facts and circumstances giving rise to an exposure to litigation are believed to be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s).
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
GC 54956.9(c), (d)(2) and (e)(2)
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c), (d)(2), and (e)(2) because a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council, on the advice of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City, which facts and circumstances concern the City's potential liability for remediation of contamination at the BKK Landfill in West Covina.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTION GC SECTION 54956.8
A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 to consider the purchase of real property by or for the City, and if applicable to grant authority to its negotiators regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase. The property is located at 6320 Via Colinita (APN 7561-011-004), owned by John Ugwueze Okorocha. The City's negotiators are the City Manager and City Attorney.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
7:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Cruikshank
ROLL CALL:
Councilmember Bradley
Councilmember Ferraro
Councilmember Seo
Mayor Pro Tem Alegria
Mayor Cruikshank
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: To be announced
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BY AFFIRMATION MOVE APPROVAL OF RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING WINNERS: Diana Wolff and Donald Bricker APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
During Public Comments any person may address the Council, provided that the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council and is not otherwise on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City Council should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
PowerPoint Presentation
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items listed under the Consent Calendar consists of routine items and will be approved in one motion. Any member of the Council may pull an item for discussion or clarification. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar by a Councilmember will be heard after the Regular Business section of the agenda, unless otherwise directed by the City Council. If a member of the public has requested to speak on a Consent Calendar item, it will be pulled and heard immediately after the Consent Calendar. Those wishing to speak on any Consent Calendar item(s) will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City Council should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate A.
Approval of Minutes (Sisson)
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes of June 4 (Regular Meeting) and June 6 (Special Meeting Interviews).
Draft Minutes of 20240604 (Regular Meeting)
Draft Minutes of 20240606 (Special Meeting Interviews)
B.
Registers of Demands (Mata)
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (check run dated 20240517); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID (check run dated 20240531).
Register of Demands (Check Run - 20240517)
Register of Demands (Check Run - 20240531)
C.
Consideration and possible action to approve cost-of-living adjustment compensation changes for competitive, confidential and management, and part-time employees. (Jacinto) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, RESTATING, AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10 THAT CONFIRMS AND ADOPTS THE CITY-WIDE SALARY AND HOURLY COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES (FULL TIME AND PART TIME), EXCEPT THE CITY MANAGER, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.
Agenda Report
D.
Consideration and possible action to establish the City?s appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Ramos) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 APPROPRIATION LIMIT AT $38,679,792 FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES.
Agenda Report
E.
Consideration and possible action to award a professional services agreement to Great Western Recreation for playground safety surfacing repairs. (Berg) Recommendation:
1) Award a professional services agreement (PSA) to Great Western Recreation to repair and replace playground safety surfacing at Robert E. Ryan Park and Eastview Park; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the PSA, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Agenda Report
F.
Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 681 to amend Title 17 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to effectuate the City?s Revised Final 2021-2029 Housing Element (Case Nos. PLGP2022-0001, PLGP2024-001, PLZC2024-001, PLCA2024-001 & PLCA 2024-002). (Silva/Bobbett) Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 681, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.47 (MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT (MUOD)), CHAPTER 17.48 (RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (ROD)), CHAPTER 17.10 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AND CHAPTER 17.96 (DEFINITIONS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, TO EFFECTUATE THE REVISED FINAL 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (CASE NOS. Case Nos. PLGP2022-0001, PLGP2024-001, PLZC2024-001, PLCA2024-001 & PLCA 2024-002).
Agenda Report
G.
Consideration and possible action regarding the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Hevener) Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO SET THE LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; and, 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SET THE LEVY AT ZERO WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, CODIFIED AS PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO.
Agenda Report
H.
Consideration and possible action to approve projects proposed to be funded by Senate Bill No. 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Cloke) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL NO. 1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
Agenda Report
I.
Consideration and possible action to enter into a professional services agreement with Sunbeam Consulting to provide flagging services for Miraleste Intermediate School during in-person school sessions. (Hevener) Recommendation:
1) Award a professional services agreement to Sunbeam Technologies, Inc. (dba Sunbeam Consulting) in the amount not to exceed $170,099 for the first year and subsequently increasing by inflation annually, not to exceed 3%, for a total authorization of up to $525,759 for a three-year term with an optional additional three-year extension to provide flagging services primarily for Miraleste Intermediate School during in-person school sessions; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the professional services agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Agenda Report
J.
Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 682 for a replacement ordinance for wireless telecommunication facilities on private property (Case No. PLCA2022-0008). (Seeraty) Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 682, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING §17.76.020 (ANTENNAS) OF CHAPTER 17.76 (MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 17.73 (WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY).
Agenda Report
K.
Consideration and possible action to approve a new License Agreement with NCWPCS MPL 26 - Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC for the continued use of Wireless Telecommunications Facility at Ryan Park. (Hunter/Jones) Recommendation:
1) Approve a new License Agreement with NCWPCS MPL 26 - Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC for the continued use of a Wireless Telecommunications Facility on City-owned property at Ryan Park retroactively effective as of December 1, 2017, based on new terms and conditions, as well as monthly rent; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Agenda Report
L.
Consideration and possible action to reconfirm continuing the emergency justification for work and contract bidding on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project. (Copp) Recommendation:
1) Reconfirm, by a four-fifths vote, there is a need to continue the work on the Portuguese Bend Landslide Emergency Hydraugers Project declared by Council-adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 on May 7, 2024, finding an emergency exists requiring immediate action to install hydraugers in the Portuguese Bend Landslide to seek to mitigate the movement of the landslide; and, 2) Direct the City Clerk to confirm the same in the minutes of this City Council meeting, via Minute Order, reflecting this action.
Agenda Report
M.
Consideration and possible action to approve ongoing professional service agreements, amendments, and blanket purchase orders for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 that exceed $25,000. (Loya) Recommendation:
1) Approve the renewal of ongoing professional service agreements; 2) Approve Purchase Orders for FY 2024-25 that exceed $25,000 for various City Departments; 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute 10 amendments to existing professional services agreements approved to form by the City Attorney; and, 4) Authorize the Mayor to execute two professional services agreement and one agreement for class instruction approved to form by the City Attorney.
Agenda Report
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
This section is for item(s) that have been pulled from the Consent Calendar, and a member of the public has requested to speak to that item. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate PUBLIC HEARINGS:
This section is for hearings that have been noticed, published, and/or mailed to property owners as required by law. The Mayor will provide an opportunity to members of the public to testify in support of or opposition to the matter being heard. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
For appeal hearings, the appellant or their representative speaks first and will generally be allowed ten (10) minutes. If the applicant is different from the appellant, the applicant or their representative will speak following the appellant and will also be allowed ten (10) minutes.
1. Consideration and possible action to amend the City’s Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services to add new permit fees associated with the development of antenna facilities. (Seeraty) (15 mins) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024 -__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19 TO AMEND THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES TO ADD NEW ANTENNA DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES INCLUDING A CONDITIONAL WIRELESS FACILITY PERMIT, AN ADMINISTRATIVE WIRELESS FACILITY PERMIT, AN ELIGIBLE FACILITY PERMIT, AND AN OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES (OTARD) PERMIT.
Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation
2. Consideration and possible action to adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Budget for all City funds, Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Improvement Authorities (IA). (Ramos/Loya) (30 mins) Recommendation:
1) Conduct a public hearing on the FY 2024-25 Budget of all City funds, the Five-Year CIP, and IA. 2) Review and, if acceptable, approve the following proposed budget changes since the Preliminary Budget Meeting on June 4, 2024: i. Increase General Fund expenditures by $488,000 for the increases in property tax assessments from the Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District (KCLAD) and Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District (ACLAD); ii. Fund a portion of the assessments from the unallocated balance of $266,650 reported in the FY 2024-25 Preliminary Budget; iii. Fund the remaining portion of $221,350 by reducing the additional transfer to CIP Fund from $1,400,00 to $1,178,650; iv. Increase the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budget by $185,000 for Intersection Improvements at Palos Verdes Drive South. The $100,000 is proposed to be funded by the Capital Infrastructure Fund and $85,000 from the Proposition C Fund. 3) If deemed acceptable, adopt Resolution No. 2024-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; and, 4) Adopt Resolution No. IA 2024-___, A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES JOINT POWERS IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation
REGULAR BUSINESS:
This section contains items of general business. Prior to the vote of an item, each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes to address the City Council. Those wishing to address the City should refer to the separate cover for public participation options or visit www.rpvca.gov/participate.
3. Consideration and possible action to review the 2024 Peafowl Census Report. (Powers) (15 mins) Recommendation:
1) Receive and file the 2024 Peafowl Census Report that occurred between April 8-13, 2024, resulting in the observation of a total of 165 birds within the six surveyed neighborhoods; and, 2) Direct Staff to continue pausing the peafowl trapping program for 2024.
Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation
4. Consideration and possible action to temporarily prohibit bicycles, motorcycles, and other two-wheeled vehicles on Palos Verdes Drive South within the landslide area. (Casil) (15 mins) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING TRAVEL BY BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND OTHER TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO THE ACCELERATED RATE OF LAND MOVEMENT.
Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation
5. Consideration and possible action to appoint members to fill vacancies on the City’s Advisory Committees and the Planning Commission. (Takaoka) (30 mins) Recommendation:
By majority vote of the entire City Council, appoint with terms of office ending in June 2028: a. Four members to the Planning Commission; b. Four members to the Civic Center Advisory Committee; c. Two members to the Emergency Preparedness Committee; d. Four members to the Finance Advisory Committee; e. Three members to the Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee; and, f. Three members to the Traffic Safety Committee.
Agenda Report
6. Consideration and possible action to appoint Chairpersons to the Planning Commission and the various City advisory boards. (Sisson) (15 mins) Recommendation:
Appoint a Chair to the Planning Commission and the following five City advisory boards: Civic Center Advisory Committee, Emergency Preparedness Committee, Finance Advisory Committee, Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee, and Traffic Safety Committee.
Agenda Report
7. Consideration and possible action to review the work plans and biannual reports from various City advisory boards and the Planning Commission. (Sisson) (45 mins) Recommendation:
1) Receive and file the biannual reports for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 work plans from the City's advisory boards and Planning Commission; and, 2) Approve the work plans for the City’s advisory boards and Planning Commission for FY 2024-25.
Agenda Report
PowerPoint Presentation
8. Consideration and possible action to approve the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. (Ramos) (15 mins) Recommendation:
1) Review the following revisions to the City’s FY 2024-25 Investment Policy, as recommended by the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC): a. Remove additional City restrictions and maintain that the City is restricted to the extent that California Local Agency Investment Guidelines (LAIG) limits investments. b. Change the limit of the City’s current practice of investing 50% to 70% (recommended but not required) to maximize return on investments. Investments remain subject to the LAIG requirements, which are deemed safe investments adhering to preserving principal funds; c. Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for investment advisors and providers to analyze what is best for the City’s investments; d. Analyze relationships with other financial institutions to maximize the City’s return on investments. 2) If deemed acceptable, approve the FY 2024-25 Investment Policy applicable to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, and Rancho Palos Verdes Improvement Authority; and, 3) If approved, direct Staff to add $200,000 in the FY 2024-25 General Fund Budget under line-item Interest Earnings Revenue.
Agenda Report
9. Consideration and possible action to approve a five-year agreement (Fiscal Year ((FY)) 2024-2029) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and approving the FY 2024-25 Service Level Authorization for public safety services. (Hunter) (15 mins) Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-___ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (MLESA) WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 AND JUNE 30, 2029; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Five-Year MLSEA; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager to sign the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Service Level Authorization for FY 2024-25 at a total City annual cost of $8,173,078.
Agenda Report
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER:
This section is for item(s) that have been removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of Council for discussion or clarification.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is designated for individual Council Members to request that an item be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda. 5 minutes has been allotted for this section.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
This section is designated for oral reports from Council Members, as elected officials of the City, to report action taken at intergovernmental organizations, committee, or association meetings. Council Members are required to provide a brief oral report on their attendance at any meetings where City funds have been expended. Detailed reports should be made in writing and will be posted on the City’s website. 10 minutes has been allotted for this section.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to 8:00 A.M. on June 21, 2024, for a State of the City Breakfast at Ladera Linda Community Park.
City Council Agendas and Staff Reports:
The agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website at www.rpvca.gov/agendas
no later than 72 hours before the meeting.
Materials related to an item on an agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available on the City’s website at www.rpvca.gov/agendas
by clicking the link titled “Late Correspondence” at the top of the agenda.
Ordinances:
Government Code 36934 provides, except when, after reading the title, further reading is waived by regular motion adopted by majority vote all ordinances shall be read in full either at the time of introduction or passage; provided, however, that a reading of the title or ordinance shall not be required if the title is included on the published agenda and a copy of the full ordinance is made available to the public online and in print at the meeting prior to the introduction or passage.
Public Correspondence:
We highly encourage written materials regarding City Council Agenda items be submitted no later than 4:00 P.M. the Monday prior to a City Council meeting to allow the Council Members ample time to review and consider the issues raised prior to making decisions at the Council meeting. Please keep in mind that it is difficult for Council Members to carefully review materials submitted after that deadline or at the meeting. Written materials, including emails, submitted to the City are public records and may be posted on the City’s website. Accordingly, you may wish to omit personal information from your written materials or oral presentation as it may become part of the public record regarding an agenda item. In addition, City meetings may be televised and may be accessed through the City's website at www.rpvca.gov/agendas
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Public Participation:
Participants must speak from the podium using the lectern microphone; comments are to be directed to the City Council and not to the staff or the public; repetition should be avoided; and reading a submission that has been copied or contained in the agenda will be discouraged. Virtual participation is also offered please visit www.rpvca.gov/participate
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Public Comments:
The City Council may limit the public input on any item based on the number of people requesting to speak, the length of the agenda, or the business of the Council.
Members of the public who require language assistance are welcome to bring their own interpreter. If you plan to attend with an interpreter, we kindly ask that you notify the City Clerk’s Office in advance so we can help accommodate seating and meeting logistics. For questions or to provide notice, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310)544-5217 or via email at [email protected]
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Conduct at the Council Meeting:
Pursuant to GC 54957.95: (a)(1) In addition to authority exercised pursuant to Sections 54954.3 and 54957.9, the presiding member of the legislative body conducting a meeting or their designee may remove, or cause the removal of, an individual for disrupting the meeting. (2) Prior to removing an individual, the presiding member or their designee shall warn the individual that their behavior is disrupting the meeting and that their failure to cease their behavior may result in their removal. The presiding member or their designee may then remove the individual if they do not promptly cease their disruptive behavior. This paragraph does not apply to any behavior described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b)(1) means engaging in behavior during a meeting of a legislative body that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting and includes, but is not limited to, one of the following: (A) A failure to comply with reasonable and lawful regulations adopted by a legislative body pursuant to Section 54954.3 or any other law. (B) Engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force.(2) “True threat of force” means a threat that has sufficient indicia of intent and seriousness, that a reasonable observer would perceive it to be an actual threat to use force by the person making the threat.
Time Estimates:
The time noted next to an agenda item is only an estimate of the amount of time that will be spent during the meeting on that particular item. Accordingly, these estimates should not be relied on in determining when a matter will be heard, especially since agenda items are often re-ordered during a meeting and may be discussed at any time.
Continuation of Meeting:
The City Council will adjourn its meetings on or before 11:00 p.m. and will not consider new business items after 10:15 p.m., unless a majority of the Council members who are present affirmatively vote either to extend the meeting after 11:00 p.m. or to consider new business after 10:15 p.m. If the meeting ends before all items listed on the agenda are completed, any unfinished business will be continued to the next succeeding day that is not a holiday, at a location to be determined.
Closed Session:
Please be advised that, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, “a person may not disclose confidential information that has been acquired by being present in a Closed Session . . . to a person not entitled to receive it, unless the legislative body authorizes disclosure of that confidential information.” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) “[C]onfidential information’ means a communication made in a Closed Session that is specifically related to the basis for the legislative body of a local agency to meet[] lawfully in Closed Session . . . .” (Gov. Code § 54963(a).) Please be further advised that any “[v]iolation of [Government Code § 54963] may be addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law, including, but not limited to: (1) injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information prohibited by this section; (2) disciplinary action against an [public or city official] who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section; (3) referral of a member of a legislative body who has willfully disclosed confidential information in violation of this section to a grand jury.” (Gov. Code § 54963(c).) American with Disabilities Act:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require an accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office prior to the meeting at:
[email protected]
; by phone at 310-544-5217; or mail 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. The City’s reasonable accommodation policy is available for review on the City’s website (see City Council Policy 58)
. Please note that for accommodations that are not readily available, you should make your request as soon as you can prior to the time of the meeting.
CEQA Compliance (Changes as of 11/7/22):
Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.