MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
AND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUGUST 4, 2026
CALL TO ORDER.:
A Regular Meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for the purpose of a Closed Session was called to order by Mayor Seo at 6: 00 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 Councilmember 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.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley ( via Zoom), Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo ABSENT: Ferraro *(Excused, in Fireside Room)
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager; David Copp, Interim Director of Public Works; Nathan Zweizig, Acting Deputy City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR CLOSED SESSION:
None
CLOSED SESSION ITEM( S) ANNOUNCED:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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.
At 6: 01 P. M. the. Council recessed.
Councilmember Ferraro joined the Closed Session meeting in the. Fireside Room at 6: 01 P. M.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7: 00 P. M. the Closed Session was reconvened to the Regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING - OPEN SESSIONI
CALL TO ORDER:
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and Improvement Authority was called to order by Mayor Seo at 7: 00 P. M. at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard,, notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file..
ROLL CALL:
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Bradley ( via Zoom), Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo ABSENT: None
Also present were Ara Mihranian, City Manager; William Wynder, City Attorney; Catherine Jun, Deputy City. Manager; Vina Ramos, Director of Finance; David Copp, Interim Director of Public Works; Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development; Dan Trautner, Director of Recreation and Parks; Luna Mohammad, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Nathan Zweizig, Acting Deputy City Clerk; and Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Perestam.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Wynder provided the closed session report.
A closed session was held pursuant to Government Code § 54956. 9( c), ( d)( 2), and ( e)( 2).
The City Council received a privileged and confidential briefing on facts and circumstances which could give rise to a significant exposure to litigation. The City Council unanimously ratified the decision from City Staff to begin confidential settlement discussions with the Water Quality Board regarding certain allegations set forth in the various Case Numbers. included in the Closed Session agenda. Once those discussions have reached some additional level of detail, the City Attorney' s Office will return to the City Council with a further briefing.
MAYOR' S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Seo recognized Mayor Takashi Nakamura and the delegates of sister city, Sakura City, Japan who participated in a virtual exchange. Mayor Seo shared that the_City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Sakura City,, Japan celebrated their sixth anniversary on August 4 and shared a video to commemorate the celebration.
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Mayor Seo and the entire City Council thanked and recognized the following, outgoing Advisory Board members for their service to the community: Finance Advisory Committee Member Willie Wang ( absent) and Infrastructure Management Advisory Committee. Member Lauren Ziminsky. Finance Advisory Committee Chair, John MacAllister, accepted Member Wang' s recognition on his behalf.
RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING:
Mayor Seo, by acclamation, approved the Recycle Winners for July 21, 2026 as Caesar Florentino and Merrieta Fong-. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Perestam, 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 were two requests to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Michelle Van Patten , and Michael Lallovara.
LOMITA STATION REPORT:
No report provided as Captain Guerrero was attending local " National Night Out" events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Mihranian provided updates on the following:
1. Recognized August 4, 2026, as " National Night Out" day, celebrating the incredible efforts by our public safety officers and first responders
2. Swale, maintenance reminder to property, owners.
3.. Fall 2026 Leadership Academy applications due by August 12, 2026
4. November 3, 2026., election candidate filing is now open. Prospective candidates must file paperwork by August 7 at 4: 30 P. M.
5. The last- Movie in the Park event will be held on August 8 at 7: 00 P. M. at the. Ken Dyda Civic Center.
6. The Last Summer Concert in the Park will be held on August 22 from 4: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. at the Ken Dyda Civic Center.
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7. Happy National Lighthouse Day! The Point Vicente Lighthouse is celebrating its 100- year anniversary.
8. City Hall Anniversary Open House will be held on September 10 from 4: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. at the Ken Dyda Civic Center.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Takaoka noted Late Correspondence was distributed and there was one speaker on Item I.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item I.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
A. Approval of Minutes (Zweizig)
Approved the Minutes of July 21, 2026 (Regular Meeting).
B. Registers. of Demands (Anguiano)
Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 63, 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 a claim against the City by Lucerito Rueias. (Godinez) Rejected the claim and directed Staff to notify the claimant, Lucerito Rueias..
D. Consider the June 2026 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer' s Report. (Lin) Received and filed the June 2026 Cash Balances/ Monthly Treasurer' s. Report.
E. Consider the June 2026 Cash Balances/ Monthly Treasurer' s Report for the City' s Joint Powers Improvement Authority. ( Lin)
Received and filed the June 2026 Cash Balances/Monthly Treasurer' s Report for the City' s Joint Powers Improvement Authority.
F. Consider designating voting delegate alternates for the upcoming Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo (General Assembly). (Takaoka) Designated Mayor Seo as first voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Perestam as second alternate voting delegate for the General Assembly scheduled for September 25, 2026.
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G. Consider a voluntary Equine Readiness Survey pursuant to City Council Policy No. 2. ( Mohammad)
Approved the Equine Readiness Survey for distribution among the City' s equine, community in accordance with City Council Policy No. 2.
H. Consider continuing the emergency justification for work and emergency contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project. ( Bryden)
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; and, 2) Directed the City Clerk to confirm the same in the minutes of this City Council meeting, via Minute Order, reflecting this action.
I. Consider a Memorandum of Agreement between the- participating agencies of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed Management Group and a Professional Services Agreement to implement the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program. (Hevener)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM( S) PULLED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
I. Consider a Memorandum of Agreement between the participating agencies of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed Management Group and a Professional Services Agreement to implement the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program. (Hevener)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Perestam, to approve Staff Recommendation as follows: 1) Approved the. Memorandum of Agreement ( MOA) between the participating agencies of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rancho Palos Verdes that form the. Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed Management Group Peninsula WMG) to implement the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (' CIMP); 111 2) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in the amount of$ 2,650,344 plus 10% contingency of$ 265, 034 for a total not-to-exceed City Council Regular Minutes_
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cost of$ 2, 915, 378 for a term expiring on December 31, 2031, to implement the CIMP on behalf of the Peninsula WMG; 3) Approved an additional appropriation of $91, 200 from Measure W Fund, under Professional and Technical Services and Salaries and Benefits; and., 4) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 'MOA and PSA, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Consider an urgency ordinance extending regulations and procedures for temporary foundations and temporary housing within the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. ( Forbes)
City Clerk Takaoka 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.
Director of Community Development Forbes presented a staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members: asked questions of Staff.
Mayor Seo closed the public hearing.
Co.uncilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Perestam, to approve Staff Recommendation as follows: Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 700U AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES TO INSTALL TEMPORARY
FOUNDATION MEASURES TO PRESERVE EXISTING STRUCTURES AND TO
AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY HOUSING ON THE SAME SITE AS AN EXISTING RESIDENCE WITHIN THE GREATER PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE COMPLEX.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
2. Consider a status update on the. Southern California Edison ( SCE) temporary power pole currently at the Ladera Linda.Community Park. ( Copp) City Clerk Takaoka reported that there were no requests to; speak.
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Interim Director of Public. Works Copp provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation and shared that Southern California Edison Representative Roger Phillips was available for questions.
Council Members asked questions of Southern California Edison Representative Roger Phillips.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve Staff Recommendation as follows: Received and filed a status on the SCE temporary power pole currently at the Ladera Linda Community Park.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: None
3. Consider updates on the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex. (Bryden)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that Late Correspondence was distributed and there was one request to speak.
Interim Director of Public Works Copp provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation along with Finance Director Ramos.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mickey Rodich.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and questions were asked of Staff.
Councilmember Lewis moved, seconded by Councilmember Ferraro, to approve Staff Recommendation as amended: 1) Received and filed an update on the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex) conditions, activities, and financials.; Adopted Resolution No. 2026-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING FOR A TERM OF SIXTY ( 60) DAYS THE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION
ON TRAVEL BY UNICYCLES, BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND OTHER ONE-,,
TWO- OR THREE-WHEELED VEHICLES ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE COMPLEX DUE TO CONTINUED ROADWAY
CONDITIONS; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-65, 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, 3) Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 66, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE STATE OF 111
LOCAL EMERGENCY WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE
PORTUGUESE BEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, PORTUGUESE BEND BEACH
CLUB, AND SEAVIEW NEIGHBORHOODS BASED ON SUDDEN ENERGY' City Council Regular Minutes
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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:
AYES: Ferraro, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor Seo
NOES: Bradley
4. Consider designating the name of the City' s Emergency Radio Station.
Mohammad)
City Clerk Takaoka reported that there was one request to speak.
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Mohammad presented a ' staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
The following members of the public addressed the City Council: Larry Maizlish.
Council Members asked questions of Staff.
Councilmember Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to approve Staff Recommendation as amended: 1) Approved the City' s Emergency Radio Station name as" 1680 AM: Palos Verdes Emergency Radio" and authorized Staff to conduct a public outreach to promote the radio station as an emergency resource; and, 2) Received and filed an informational report on broadcast programming for the City' s 1680 AM Emergency Radio Station.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bradley, Ferraro,, Lewis, Perestam, and Mayor. Seo NOES: None
Councilmember Bradley left, the meeting via Zoom at 9: 07 P. M.
CONSENT CALENDAR.ITEM( S) PULLED BY,A COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Each Councilmember present reported on their attendances at various organization and association meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:08 P. M., Mayor Seo adjourned to 6:00 P. M. on August 18, 2.026, for a Closed Session meeting followed by a 7: 00 P. M. Regular meeting.
P' I S-e ayor
Attest:
ailat Tere akaoka, City Clerk
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