MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
JUNE 16, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and Special meeting of the Improvement Authority was called to order by Mayor Seo at 7: 06 P. M. at Fred Hesse Jr.,.
Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. This, meeting- took place both in person and remotely. Remote participation by any Counci,lmember" was in accordance with Subdivisions (b)( 1) as amended of Government Code Section 54953. 4 ( b). 1). Members of the public could observe and participate using the Zoom participation feature and with options called out in the public participation form provided under a separate cover with the agenda. Notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
ROLL CALL:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; Cody Parker, Assistant City Attorney; Catherine J.un, Deputy City Manager; Vina Ramos, Director of Finance; Ram"zi Awwad, Director of Public Works; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development Dan Trautner, Director of Recreation and Parks; David Copp, Deputy Director of Public Works; Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner; Katie. Lozano, Senior Administrative Analyst ( via Zoom); Vanessa Hevener, Senior Administrative Analyst; Jennifer Schmid, Public Safety Manager; Luna Mohammad, Senior Administrative Analyst/ Emergency Management Coordinator; Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst (via Zoom); Allison Don, Senior Administrative Analyst; Irantzu Pujadas, Administrative Analyst; Nathan Zweizig, Acting, Deputy City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
Also present was Deputy Derek Clotworthy of the Lomita Sheriffs Station.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy Clotworthy.
MAYOR' S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Seo and the entire City Council thanked and recognized the following outgoing Commissioners and Advisory Board members for their service to the community: Emergency Preparedness Committee Member Tamara Himmelstein; Planning Commissioners Matthew Brach, David Chura, and Ron Santarosa; and Traffic Safety Committee Member Mark Crossman.
Mayor Seo and the entire City Council recognized professional snowboarder and City resident Bea Kim, who competed on Team USA in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games earlier this year.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Seo, by acclamation, approved the Recycle Winners for June 2, 2026 as Barbara Hester and Ann Lynch. The winners will each receive a check for$ 250 as well as a personal emergency preparedness kit from the City valued at $ 40.
APPROVAL. OF THE AGENDA:
CoUncilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve the Agenda as presented.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON- AGENDA ITEMS:
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak but the requestor was no longer available in the Council Chambers.
LOMITA STATION REPORT:
Deputy Clotworthy provided updates on the following:
1. Year- to- date Stats for Part I Crime Stats
2. Update on Crime Reports
3. Update on Community Relations Reports
a. Participated in Special Olympics Torch Run on June 1. b. Held a planning meeting with Palso Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce on June 3 regarding PV Street Fair for a safe and secure event. c. On June 4 provided law enforcement services for the Peninsula High School graduation.
d. Attended the Annual Seaview Residents Association meeting on June 10 and provided area specific crime trends and statistics.
e. Attended the Rolling Hills Riviera ice cream social on Saturday, June 13.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager M'ihrani.an provided updates on the following:
1. A public City tribute honoring and remembering former Mayor, Councilmember, and City Founder Ken Dyda will be held during the regular City Council meeting on July 7 at 7: 00 P. M. at Fred Hesse Community Park.
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2. Introducing the RPV Community Foundation.
3. Coffee with the Mayor on June 26, 10: 00 A. M. to 11: 00 A. M. at Ladera Linda Community Park.
4. Community Feedback Survey on priorities for City' s budget and Capital Improvement Projects.
5. Take the City survey about programs viewers want to watch on RPVty .
6. Ryan Park playground improvement project community design meeting on July 8, 6: 00 P. M. at Fred Hesse Community Park.
7. Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Lomita Station announces arson arrest.
8. A friendly and firm reminder that fireworks are illegal on the Peninsula. Residents are encouraged to report fireworks to the Lomita Sheriffs Sation.
9. Fourth of July Celebration and Drone Show celebrating America' s 250th Anniversary is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 from 3:00 P. M. to 9:00 P. M. at the Ken Dyda Civic Center.
10. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes joins in observing and commemorating Juneteenth.
11. Happy Father' s Day!
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka noted that late correspondence was distributed earlier regarding Items J and K, and there were no requests to speak.
Councilmem'ber Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilm'ember Lewis, to approve the Consent Calendar as is.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Pe.restam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes ( Zweizig)
Approved the, Minutes of June 2, 2026 (Special and Regular Meeting).
B. Registers of Demands ( Angui:aflo)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-44, 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.
C. Consider awarding Professional Services Agreements to NCB Incorporated and Witt O' Brien' s, LLC for on- call grant application and management services.
Barnes)
1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to NCB Incorporated for on- call grant application, management, and related services for a one- year term, with two additional optional one- year term extensions, in an 'amount not-to-exceed $ 100, 000; 2) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Witt O' Brien' s, LLC, for on- call, grant application, City Council Regular Minutes
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management, and related services for a one- year term, with two additional optional oneyear term extensions, in an amount not-to-exceed $75, 000; and., 3) Authorized the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreements in forms approved by the City Attorney.
D. Consider calling for the holding of the City' s November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. ( Takaoka)
1) Waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 2026-45; A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026,. FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; 2) Waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 2026-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,, CALIFORNIA,, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026,
WITH THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
PALOS VERDES LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; and, 3) Waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 2026- 47, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT.AN ELECTION T.O BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026.
E. Consider approving the City' s participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program ( LACDA) for funding the Community Development Block. Grant ( CDBG) program for Fiscal Years 2026- 27 to 2029- 30. ( Awwad) 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS
ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDB'.G)' FOR. FISCAL YEARS 2026-27- 2029- 30; and, 2).Authorized the Public Works Director to execute a Cooperative Agreement with LACDA for CDBG funding for Fiscal Years 2026- 27 to 20.2,9- 30 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
F. Consider establishing the City' s appropriation limit, for Fiscal Year 2026- 27. ( Moya) Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR ( FY) 2026- 27 APPROPRIATION LIMIT AT $ 42,,876,'353 FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES.
G. Consider a Professional Services Agreement with Mosaic Public Partners for oncall managerial and executive- level recruitment services. ( Godinez) City Council Regular Minutes
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1) Approved a Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) with Mosaic Public Partners Mosaic) in an amount not-to- exceed $ 55, 000 for on- call recruitment searches for up to two managerial or executive- level positions for a two- year term; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor to execute the. PSA, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H. Consider Amendment No. 4 to the Contract Services. Agreement for City Attorney Legal Services with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP. ( Jun)
1) Approved Amendment No. 4 to the Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Legal Services with Aleshire& Wynder, LLP, amending the hourly rates for legal services effective July 1, 2026 for a term of three fiscal years; and, 2) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment in a form prepared by City Staff and accepted by the City Attorney.
I. Consider approving projects proposed to be funded by Senate Bill No. 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, for Fiscal Year 2026-27. ( Cloke) Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 50, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 FROM SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 201T
J. Consider receiving the Twice- Yearly Reports and approving the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Work Plans from the City' s Advisory Committees and Commission. (Pujadas) 1) Received and filed the City' s Advisory Committees and Commission' s twice-yearly
reports for the period between January and June 2026.; and, 2) Approved the Fiscal Year FY) 2026- 27 Work Plans from th'e City' s Advisory Committees and Commission.
K. Consider continuing the emergency justification for work and emergency contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend- Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project. (Copp)
1) Reconfirmed, by a four-fifths vote, there is a need to continue the work on the Landslide Emergency Project declared by Council-adopted Resolution No. 2024- 20 on May 7, 2024, finding an emergency exists requiring immediate action in the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex) to seek to mitigate the movement of the landslide;
2) Directed the City Clerk to confirm the same i'n the minutes of thisCity Council meeting, via Minute Order, reflecting this action; and,
3) Awarded the following Professional Services Agreements ( PSA) that are set to expire on June 30, 2026 for a new one-year term:
a. Paul Hansen Engineering, LLC for landslide emergency stabilization project management, construction management, construction inspection, cost estimating and related services in the not-to-exceed amount of$ 765, 000, for a one- year term;
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b. LSA Associates, Inc. for landslide emergency stabilization environmental compliance monitoring, reporting, permitting and related services in the not-toexceed amount of$ 351, 000, for a one-year term; c. Geologic. Associates, Inc. for landslide emergency stabilization geological, geotechnical engineering, design and related services in the not-to-exceed amount of$ 225,000; for a one-year term;
d. Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. for landslide emergency stabilization geological, geotechnical engineering, peer review and related services in the not- to- exceed amount of$ 200,000, for a one- year term; e. Michael R. McGee,( dba McGee Surveying Consulting) for landslide surveying and related services in the not-to-exceed amount of $277, 5.00, for a one-year term;
f. J& H Drilling Company, Inc. ( dba M- R Drilling) for landslide emergency on- call dewatering well drilling and related services in the not-to- exceed amount of 1, 200, 000, for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the PSA combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget;
g. Gregg Drilling, LLC for landslide emergency on- call dewatering well drilling and related services in the not-to- exceed amount of $ 1, 200,000, for a oneyear term, for which the completed value of work under the PSA combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget; h. Yellow Jacket Drilling Services, LLC for landslide emergency on- call dewatering well drilling and related services in the not-to-exceed amount of 1, 200.,000, for.a one-year term, for which the completed value of work under the PSA combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget;
i. Clarke Contracting Corporation for emergency on- call landslide stabilization construction services and related work in the not-to-exceed amount of 1, 500,,000, for a one- year term, for which the completed value, of work under the PSA combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget;
j. Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. for emergency on- call landslide stabilization construction services and related work in the not- to- exceed amount of $1, 500, 000, for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the PSA. combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget;
k. Pump Systems Unlimited, Inc. for deep dewatering well operations, maintenance, dewatering optimizations and related work in the not-to-exceed amount of$ 450,000, for a one- year term;
I. Aggreko, LLC for providing and maintaining generators to continue powering the City' s Deep Dewatering Wells within the Landslide. Complex in the not-toexceed amount of$ 378,000, for a one- year term; m. Consultant Maintenance Agreement to Dion and Sons, Inc. for providing fueling, services for generators to continue powering the City' s Deep Dewatering Wells within the Landslide Complex in the no-to-exceed amount of$ 340,000, for,a one- year term; and
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n. Public Works Agreement to Hardy and Harper, Inc. for emergency landslide, roadway repair and related services in the not-to-exceed amount of 2, 000, 000, for a one- year term,;
4) Awarded the following Public Works Agreements (Agreements) that are set to expire on June 30, 2026 for a new one- year term:
a. Clarke Contracting Corporation for emergency on- call sewer repairs and related work in the not-to- exceed amount of $1, 500, 000, for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project, budget; b. Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inca for emergency on- call sewer repairs and related work in the not-to- exceed amount of $1, 500, 0.00, for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget; c. A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. for emergency on- call sewer repairs and related work in the, not-to-exceed amount of $1, 500, 000, for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget; 5) Awarded the following Contract Services Agreements (Agreements) that are set to expire on June 30, 2026 for a new one- year term:
a. Power Bros. Machine, Inc. for on- call landslide emergency lift station pump maintenance, repairs and related services for the Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer System in the not-to- exceed amount of$ 75,000 for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget; b. Ferrelgas, L. P. ( dba Ferrelgas) for generator fueling and gas storage tank services for the Abalone- Cove Sanitary Sewer System lift stations in the notto- exceed amount of$ 1.00,000, for a one- year term; c. Genesis Electrical, Inc. for generator maintenance and repair services for the Abalone Cove Sanitary Sewer System lift stations in the not-to- exceed amount of$ 100,000, for a one- year term;
d. Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for on- call landslide emergency spill response, on- call storm response, and related services in the not-to-exceed amount of $1, 400,000 for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget;
e. Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. for landslide emergency on- call sanitary sewer and storm drain inspections, in the not- to- exceed am'ount of 100, 000, for a one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget;
f. Pipe Tec, Inc. for landslide emergency on- call sanitary sewer and storm drain inspections in the not-to-exceed amount of$ 100,000, for a one- year term., for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget; g. Monaco Mechanical, Inc. (dba All Area Services) for landslide emergency oncall plumbing services in the not-to- exceed amount of$ 75, 000, fora one- year term, for which the completed value of work under the Agreement combined with other related on- call contracts will not exceed the project budget; City Council Regular Minutes
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6) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Agreement with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc.. (Williams) for sanitary sewer repairs and related work, increasing the not-to- exceed amount for the initial one-year term by $ 250, 00.0 from $750,000 to 1, 000,000 while maintaining a 10% contingency, for which the completed value of work under the amended Agreement will not exceed the project, budget; and, 7) Authorized the Mayor to execute the above- listed PSAs, Agreements, and Amendments in a form approved by the City Attorney.
L. Consider approving Professional Service Agreements and Amendments to existing Professional Service Agreements for various Public Works Services.
Awwad)
1) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) to All City Management Services, Inc. fo.r school crossing guards and related services in the amount not-to-exceed 456, 160 plus a 1. 5%. contingency for a three- year term through June 30, 2029, with an optional .additional three- year extension; 2) Awarded a PSA to Platinum Management Group, Inc. for custodial services in the amount not-to- exceed $ 603, 038 for a five- year term through June 30, ,2.031,, with an optional one-year extension; 3) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the PSA with MSW Consultants, Inc. for solid waste consulting and administrative services, report preparation, grant applications, and other related services in the amount not-to-exceed $ 390,000 plus 15% contingency, extending the term by three years to June 30, 2029; 4) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the PSA with SCA of CA for street sweeping and bus shelter cleaning services in the amount not-to-exceed 1, 548,021 plus 15% contingency, extending the term by three years to June. 30,, 2029; 5) Approved Amendment No. 3 to the PSA for West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree trimming and maintenance services thereby extending the term by one additional year through June 30, 2027 and .increasing the total not-to-exceed sum to $ 3, 041, 478.over a term of seven years.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM( S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
None,
PUBLIC HEARINGS:-
1. Consider approving a Coastal Permit and Habitat Conservation Plan for the Los Angeles. County Sanitation District Sewer Line and Manholes Repair project on Trump National Golf Club and City- owned properties ( PLCP2026- 0003).
Seeraty/ Lozano)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, latecorrespondence was submitted, and there were three requests to speak.
Mayor Se'o declared the public hearing open.
Director of Community Development Forbes introduced Senior Planner Seeraty who presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation along with Senior Analyst Lozano.
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Senior Planner Seeraty introduced Applicants Billy Chu and Ziad El Jack of Los Angeles County Sanitation District for questions.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Billy Chu ( Applicant, via Zoom).
Council Members asked questions of Applicant Billy Chu.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council:,Ziad El Jack (Applicant, via Zoom), Lili Amini ( via. Zoom).
Mayor Seo closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued _among Council Members.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve. Staff Recommendation as follows: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-51, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANC.H'O PALOS VER'DES, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS., A COASTAL PERMIT AND AN ASSOCIATED
HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT SEWER LINE AND MANHOLES REPAIR PROJECT ON TRUMP NATIONAL III
GOLF CLUB AND CITY-OWNED OCEAN TRAILS RESERVE PROPERTIES ( CASE NO. PLCP2o26- 0003); and, 2) Approved the Habitat Conservation Plan ( HCP) to address habitat impacts associated with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District Sewer Line an.d Manholes Repair ( LACSD) Project.
The, motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:' Bradley,, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo.
NOES: None.
2. Consider adopting, the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Budget for all City funds, the Five- Year Capital Improvement Program, and budget for the Improvement Authorities.
Moya)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, late correspondence was submitted, and there was one request to speak.
Mayor Seo declared the public hearing open.
Director of Finance. Ramos presented a staff report, and PowerPoint presentation.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Marie Chura, Miriam 111 Naya, Dan Korobkin.
Mayor Seo closed the public hearing.
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Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Mayor Seo moved, seconded by Councilmember Bradley, to approve Staff Recommendation as follows: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-52, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A
BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. IA 2026- 05, A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES JOINT POWERS
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, _Perestam, and Mayor Seo NOES: None
3. Consider approving the annual levy and assessments of the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District ( LLMD,) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Hevener)
City Clerk Taka'oka reported that the notice of the public hearing was duly published, and there were no requests to speak.
Mayor Seo declared the public hearing open. I
Senior Analyst Hevener presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Seo closed the public hearing.
Mayor Seo moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff Recommendation as follows: 1) Conducted a public hearing for the proposed levy and collection of assessments of the Citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District, fo'r Fiscal Year ( FY) 2026-27 and the Engineer' s Report, prepared in connection therewith; and, 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-53, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONFIRMING THE ZONE
DIAGRAMS AND ASSESSMENTS, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND
ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote.:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam., and Mayor Se'o NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
4. Consider updates on the Greater Portuguese Bend- Ancient Altamira Landslide City Council Regular Minutes
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Complex. ( Awwad/ Ramos/ Forbes/ Lozano)
City Clerk.Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
City Manager Mihranian provided an introduction of the item and introduced Public Works Director Awwad who presented a staff report and PowerPoint_ presentation along with Finance Director Ramos.
Discussion ensued among Council Members. and Staff.
Councilmember Lewis moved,. seconded .by, Councilmember Bradley, to approve Staff Recommendation. as follows: 1) Received and filed, an update on the Greater Portuguese Bend- Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex ( Landslide Complex) conditions, activities, and financials; 2) Received and filed a status update report on the pending grants related to the City' s response to the Landslide Complex; 3) Affirmed the, submittal of a grant application for the.Federal Emergency Management Agency' s,( FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ( BRIC) program for Fiscal Year .2025 in the amount of 20 million for a,remediation project in the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex; 4) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-54, A RESOLUTION OF TH.E CITY COUNCIL O.F THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA., EXTENDING FOR-A TERM OF 60
DAYS THE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON TRAVEL BY UNICYCLES, BICYCLES,
MOTORCYCLES, AND OTHER ONE- OR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES ON PALOS
VERDES DRIVE SOUTH WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO CONTINUED ROADWAY CONDITIONS; 5) Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 55, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 3, 2023 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAY PERIOD; and, 6) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-56; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O.F THE CITY OF RANCHO. PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING THE STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC
BOUNDARIES OF THE PORTUGUESE BEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION,
PORTUGUESE BEND BEACH CLUB,, AND SEAVIEW NEIGHBORHOODS BASED ON
SUDDEN ENERGY SHORTAGES, -PLANNED DEENERGIZING EVENTS, AND INTERNET SERVICE SHUT OFFS AS ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 2024- 52-AND 2024- 57 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYE'S: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor S'eo NOES: None
Councilmember Bradley requested a brief recess. Mayor Seo called for a brief recess at 8: 58 P. M. Without objection, it was so ordered. The meeting was reconvened at 9: 10 P. M
111 5. Consider approving the Fiscal Year( FY) 2026-27 Los Angeles Sheriffs Department Service Level Authorization for public safety services and receive a fourth quarter status update on the Public Safety Division. (Schmid)
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City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Public Safety Manager Schmid presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation. I Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by .Councilmember Lewis, to approve Staff Recommendation as follows: 1) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department ( LASD) Service Level Authorization ( Annual Form 575) for Fiscal Year ( FY) 2026- 27 for a total cost of $8, 897,027; and, 2) Received and filed a fourth quarter ( March- June 2026) status update on the implementation of the Public Safety Division including its current initiatives and future objectives.
The motion passed on the following, roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, and Mayor Pro Tern Perestam NOES: None
6. Consider the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 City Council Goals fourth quarter status update and approve the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 City Council Goals. (Pujadas) City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to speak.
Deputy City Manager Jun presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation along with Public Safety Manager Schmid, Senior Administrative Analyst/ Emergency III Management Coordinator Mohammad, Public Works Deputy Director Copp, Senior Administrative Analyst Waters ( via Zoom), Senior Administrative Analyst Lozano ( via Zoom), Administrative Analyst Pujadas, Community Development Director Forbes, and Finance Director Ramos.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Councilmember Bradley moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff Recommendation as follows: 1) Received and filed the Fiscal Year ( FY) 2026- 27 City Council Goals fourth quarter status update; and, 2) Approved the FY 2026-27 City Council Goals considered during the February 23, 2026 Goals Workshop with recommended modifications by Staff, Planning Commission, and various advisory committees.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, and Mayor Pro Tern Perestam NOES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM( S) PULLED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER: 111 None City Council Regular Minutes
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Seo requested to reconsider code amendments to RPVMC 17. 73 on wireless facilities on private property and code amendments to RPVMC 12. 18 on wireless facilities in the public. right- of-way.
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Co.uncilmember present reported on their attendance at various organization and association meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 9: 55 P. M., Mayor Seo adjourned to 6: 00 P. M. on July 7, 2026, for a Closed Session meeting followed by a 7: 00 P. M. Regular meeting.
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Stephen Perestam, Mayor Pro Tern
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