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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 24, 2022
1. ALL MEETING TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Estates was called to order by MAYOR ZERUNYAN at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall and remotely via teleconference, in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) and City Council Resolution Nos. 2487, 2490, 2491, 2493, 2498, 2499, 2503, 2505 and 2507 due to the continuing state of emergency, including masking and social distancing directives as a result of the threat of the COVID-19 virus.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by students from Peninsula High School – Kick Ash Coalition Club.
Linus Yeh, President of Kick Ash Coalition Club and Ryan Paillet, Vice President of Kick Ash at Peninsula High School and the Department of Health Services (DHS) introduced themselves and stated that they are advocating for a smoke-free environment in the City.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present: Zuckerman, Stegura, Huff, Zerunyan City Council Members Absent: Schmitz
City Staff Present: City Manager Greg Grammer
City Attorney Don Davis
Administrative Services Director Mike Whitehead
Community Development & PW Director David Wahba
Planning Manager Jeannie Naughton
Administrative Aide Gabby Swain
City Clerk Lauren Pettit
4. CEREMONIAL
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 31, 2022 "WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY" MAYOR ZERUNYAN declared May 31, 2022 “World No Tobacco Day”,and presented the Proclamation to the students from Kick Ash.
B. WASTE MANAGEMENT "RECYCLING HERO" DRAWING FOR ONE YEAR OF FREE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE SERVICE - SECOND QUARTER 2022 Erick Quintero, Waste Management Representative presented a virtual drawing for one year of free service for a residential customer and announced the commercial customer winner.
Residential Winner: 5133 Elmdale Drive
Commercial Winner: The Jack Kramer Club, 11 Montecillo Drive
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown by a member prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed for individual consideration will be voted on separately.)
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 5A-I AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Zuckerman, Stegura, Huff, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Schmitz
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2 A. READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE WAIVED AND ALL SUCH ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY.
APPROVED
B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF MAY 2022
APPROVED WARRANTS 65069 THROUGH 65131 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$594,475.44; AND SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANTS 050122 THROUGH 050322 IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,138.84; FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $706,614.28 WITH PROPER AUDIT. ATTACHMENTS: DEMANDS &
WARRANTS
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF APRIL 2022
RECEIVED AND FILED
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF APRIL 2022
RECEIVED AND FILED
E. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
REVIEWED AND APPROVED
F. ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2022
RECEIVED AND FILED
G. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL CONTRACT LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2022
RECEIVED AND FILED
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUED USE OF
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 2507 TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT AND UTILIZE
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361.
I. RELEASE OF BONDS FOR CHADMAR GROUP/ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB (RHCC) PROJECT
APPROVED THE RELEASE OF ALL REMAINING BONDS FOR THE
CHADMAR GROUP AND ROLLING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB (RHCC), ALL TO THE SATISFACTION OF WILLDAN ENGINEERING.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2022 UPDATE Southern California Edison representatives Constance Turner, Jae Lee, Ajay Singh and Robert Brambila provided a Circuit Reliability Review presentation.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN stated that the number of outages has improved substantially within the last year.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA concurred with the Mayor’s statement and commented that the presentation addressed the risk of wildfires and how they are being mitigated throughout
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3 their district, and asked what is being done specifically for the safety of residents of Rolling Hills Estates.
Ms. Turner stated that money is being invested to reinforce infrastructure and make it stronger and more fire resistant to prevent as many fires as possible.
COMMITTEE MEMBER STEGURA inquired about the helicopter inspections and if problems have been identified or if the equipment is to their satisfaction in the area.
Ms. Turner stated that helicopters, drones, and ground inspections are done on a daily basis in order to identify problems and replace and upgrade equipment.
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF stated that within the past year there has been increased high winds in the area and asked if they have noticed an increase in incidents due to the winds.
Ms. Turner stated that the winds always impact the system.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN inquired about replacing the City’s older transformers.
Ms. Turner stated that this is an ongoing process and replacement depends on various factors, including their use, transformer failure, load, and age.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN asked if all of the aluminum conductors have been removed from the distribution system in the city.
Ms. Turner stated that all the aluminum transformers have been removed.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN inquired about data on the amount of wire that has been changed to covered conductor in the city.
Ms. Turner stated that the data is not available by City, but rather by circuit; she stated that she will look into providing the data by the circuits running through the city.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN stated that it would be helpful for the community to know the data on the work that is being done in the city.
Ms. Turner stated that she will look into this and will get back to staff.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 741 AMENDING AND RESTATING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.60 (SIGNS)
Recommendation: That the City Council (1) open the public hearing and take testimony on proposed Ordinance No. 741; (2) close the public hearing; and (3) introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 741.
CITY ATTORNEY DAVIS stated that the draft ordinance was discussed at the City Council workshop in April and was presented to the Planning Commission in June; there have been no changes since. He stated that the redlined changes were procedural changes and clarifications, which included expanding institutional signs and relaxing the regulation on window signage in the commercial area. He also stated that there was a change in the temporary sign regulation, clarifying that properties may have two signs with non-commercial messages.
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA to,
OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING
There being no objection, MAYOR ZERUNYAN so moved.
Public comment was invited via email, via eComment on the City’s website, and during the live Zoom Webinar as noticed on the Agenda and on the City’s website and social media platforms.
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4 No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF to,
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
There being no objection, MAYOR ZERUNYAN so moved.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 741, AMENDING AND RESTATING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.60 (SIGNS) BY THE
FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Zuckerman, Stegura, Huff, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Schmitz
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM FROM MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2022: PLAY STRUCTURE AT CHANDLER PARK
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the concept of installing small play equipment at Chandler Park with attention to equestrian safety which will contemplate placement of the equipment, possible fencing and brush clearance as needed, and signage to help educate the public on horse safety for visitors as well as signage for riders on nearby trail; and direct staff to further study the concept which could include ADA analysis of the park and a future conceptual design.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN stated that the City Council received email correspondence from constituents on this item.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a presentation summarizing the staff report (as per the agenda material).
In response to questions by MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF, Assistant City Manager Davis confirmed that the Equestrian Committee opposed this project when it was initially presented, and this was conveyed to the Park and Activities Commission, who decided to do further analysis with a subcommittee that represented the Equestrian Committee and community members. She stated that the committee is generally concerned with the play equipment and to make sure safety is considered for equestrians. She further added that other concerns are that the play equipment is too close to the arena or to the trail.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA commented on the survey results and expressed concern with the installation of the play equipment in that park and in the proposed location, due to concerns for the safety of the equestrians who use the park.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN commented on the survey results and expressed his concern with safety and asked if there has been any discussion on children walking to the park.
Assistant City Manager Davis stated that a lot of the discussion was regarding access from North of Palos Verdes Drive North; however, there is a crosswalk on Palos Verdes Drive North at the City Hall entrance.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN commented that the proposed play equipment is not that compelling and questioned whether the equipment is going to be popular.
Lyneigh Palacios, Resident on Palos Verdes Drive North, thanked the city on providing the technology to participate in this meeting virtually. Ms. Palacios stated that she is in support of the request to install play equipment at Chandler Park and is advocating for children and their caregivers and to support families in the community. She asked that the City Council to approve the request to develop conceptual plans to install play equipment, with two amendments, 1) remove the maximum space allowed for the play equipment, and 2) that the
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5 play equipment picked be mindful of the needs of five-year old children.
Rick and Chris Oldroyd, Residents at 40 Ranchview, stated that they are opposed to this project because they would like to maintain the green open space. They expressed their concern with the additional needs for installing fencing, brush clearance, and signage in order to install a few pieces of play equipment. In addition, they commented that it may be quite expensive to bring this to ADA compliance.
Pam Schachter, Resident, stated that she was a member of the subcommittee and commended City staff on their work with the survey. Mrs. Schachter commented that she would like to maintain the green open space and expressed her concern with safety.
Jim Marziani, Resident on Roanwood Drive, stated that Chandler Park is in the heart of the City’s horse overlay zone. He stated that at the April 19th Park and Activities Commission meeting there were two in favor and seven opposed to this project, and there was extensive discussion on how easily horses are spooked. Mr. Marziani commented that everyone is welcome at this park and asked that the City Council stop spending time and money researching this item.
Ryan McCormick, Park and Activities Commission member, stated that as a Commissioner, he would like to see the overall enjoyment of the park. He stated that the Commission felt that it was appropriate for the scope of use within the small footprint of this park. He added that the noise would be from the children and people in general since the proposed play equipment makes no noise.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA stated that reading the comments in the survey, everyone who identified themselves as equestrian were opposed to this project. Commissioner McCormick stated that he also attended the subcommittee meeting and guessed that about 65% of equestrians were opposed to this project, but there were some who felt there was room for compromise.
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF stated that there are strong arguments on both sides. She stated that she is concerned with representing the city and the interest of the residents as well as concerns about safety.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN asked with respect to the ADA survey, whether the play equipment makes a difference. Assistant City Manager Davis confirmed that an ADA analysis of the park will need to be done regardless of this project.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN stated that he does not want this to be characterized as equestrian against children. He questioned the difference between children playing at the park and children playing on noiseless equipment. He suggested that staff explore other options for the play equipment and addressing the needs of the community.
In response to a question by COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN, Assistant City Manager Davis stated that there has not been an assessment of placing the play equipment in another location since the idea was to keep the equipment away from the arena. However, she stated that there may another location that can be discussed.
City Manager Grammer stated that the ADA analysis needs to be done and the placement of the play equipment could be part of this analysis.
There was consensus among the City Council to bring this item back after the ADA analysis.
B. ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement per City Attorney’s approval and rates for the CPA firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to perform the annual audit and report for the Fiscal Year 2021-22, perform the single audit, prepare the Pepper Tree Foundation’s tax returns, and review the GANN appropriation limitation.
Director Whitehead summarized the staff report (as per the agenda material).
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6 MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF asked for clarification regarding the $4,605 for the single audit in addition to the $43K annual audit. Director Whitehead stated that the single audit is a separate audit and is added to the annual audit.
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE THE AGREEMENT PER CITY ATTORNEY’S APPROVAL AND
RATES FOR THE CPA FIRM OF ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT,
LLP TO PERFORM THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22, PERFORM THE SINGLE AUDIT, PREPARE THE PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION’S TAX RETURNS, AND REVIEW THE GANN
APPROPRIATION LIMITATION.
AYES: Zuckerman, Stegura, Huff, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Schmitz
C. TASK ORDER TO RETAIN WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR BUILDING AND SAFETY
SERVICES UNDER THEIR MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Task Order with Willdan Engineering (under their existing Master Professional Services Agreement (MPSA)), subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to provide the city with complete building and safety services, on a time and materials cost basis.
Director Wahba provided a summary of the staff report (as per the agenda material).
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF stated that prior to the pandemic people can go into the Los Angeles County building and safety office in Lomita to ask questions and asked what the process will be for those who need to speak with someone in person.
Director Wahba stated that people will be able to submit their plans online and contact Willdan by email or by phone. If people would still like to bring in hard copy plans, there will be someone from Willdan available at City Hall one day per week.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA stated although the Los Angeles County office in Lomita had electronic capabilities, residents could not get through to anyone on the phone during the pandemic. She stated that she hopes staff will track any complaints regarding Willdan’s responsiveness. Director Wahba stated that this is something that he and his staff will manage.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN added that technology such as Zoom can be utilized as well.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE A TASK ORDER WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING (UNDER THEIR
EXISTING MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (MPSA)),
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO
PROVIDE THE CITY WITH COMPLETE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES, ON A TIME AND MATERIALS COST BASIS.
AYES: Zuckerman, Stegura, Huff, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Schmitz
D. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 220194 ZONING CODE UPDATES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN 2040 COMMUNITY BENEFIT DENSITY PROGRAM LOCATION: CITYWIDE
Recommendation: That the City Council consider the high-level overall structure of the program and its components, discuss the issues, and direct staff to further develop the framework for the Community Benefit Density program for additional discussion at a
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7 future meeting. Attachments: Staff Report
Planning Manager Naughton provided a presentation summarizing the staff report (as per the agenda material).
The following comments were made regarding Community Benefits:
MAYOR ZERUNYAN suggested affordable units as a community benefit.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN emphasized that regarding community benefits, he would like to make sure that these are directional and inspirational in nature and to not deprive this City Council or future Councils from the opportunity to weigh the cost to benefit analysis in granting entitlements.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA suggested workforce housing as a community benefit, which may also be affordable housing. She added that this is something that can be done for first responders.
City Manager Grammer clarified that the State density bonus of up to 50% would be given for affordable housing, which would be an additional incentive for affordable housing.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN stated that there are already incentives for affordable housing in State law and does not know if he would want to go beyond that. He asked if the focus could be on certain areas, such as the Promenade where density bonus could be granted at this location only. He added that art should not be a part of this since it is so subjective.
Planning Manager Naughton clarified that currently 30 units/acre are allowed; if a developer met the requirements of the State density bonus law, they could get up to 50%; and, if a developer met the maximum criteria of this program, they could get an additional 50%, with a maximum of 68 units/acre.
City Attorney Davis stated that the location can be selected by way of a General Plan and Zoning Code amendment. He added that an applicant would need to make this request for a specific property.
In response to a question by COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN, Planning Manager Naughton stated that if someone were to propose a hotel, the hotel component would be part of a mixed-use development where the developer is also proposing a residential development.
The density bonus would apply to the residential development.
City Manager Grammer clarified that projects would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and there would be development agreements for each of these projects.
The following comments were made regarding Off-site Improvements:
MAYOR ZERUNYAN stated that off-site improvements should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN stated that one example would be a parking structure.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA concurred with the Mayor’s comments and added that, since there is a housing shortage and State-imposed housing requirements, there is a need to attract developers to build housing and get a fair rate of return. She suggested off-site improvements to help develop trails, a nature center, a parklet, or park equipment. She also clarified that the City Council is not looking for a blanket 68 unit/acre goal for the city and rather a ceiling for a project that is the right fit for the city.
The following comments were made regarding the Program Structure:
Planning Manager Naughton stated that the challenge is how to quantify the percentage bonus density to the proposed benefit of improvement. She provided a brief example of the State’s Density Law Bonus percentages.
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8 City Attorney Davis explained that the State’s “very low income” percentage will provide for a 50% density bonus, so there is no incentive for any percentage above 15%. He emphasized that due to this issue with the State’s Density Bonus Law, workforce housing could work.
Planning Manager Naughton stated that four program structures were discussed internally, which included a fixed percentage that may be problematic; pro-forma analysis provided by the applicant; economic analysis/appraisal, which would be retained by the city at the applicant’s expense; and a site-by-site analysis, which would look at the unique circumstances of particular sites.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN stated that the program structure would need to be a combination of pro-forma, economic analysis/appraisal, and a site-by-site analysis.
The following comments were made regarding implementation:
Planning Manager Naughton stated that staff is proposing to incorporate the Community Benefit Density Program as part of a Development Agreement Resolution. This would include a preliminary review of the community benefits and the project scope. Additionally, the development agreement would run concurrently with the entitlement process and CEQA.
In response to a question by Council Member Zuckerman, Planning Manager Naughton stated that the preliminary review of community benefits and the project scope would be brought before the City Council. City Attorney Davis explained that the preliminary review is a mechanism for the Council to sign off on a project without making a commitment.
Planning Manager Naughton stated that this is part of the Title 17 Zoning Code Update to be consistent with the updated General Plan. Additionally, the Density Bonus and Other Incentives Chapter in the Municipal Code will also be updated. She also stated that the Community Benefit Density Program will come back to the City Council for further review prior to drafting an ordinance.
CITY COUNCIL directed staff to further develop the framework for the Community Benefit Density Program for additional discussion at a future meeting.
E. WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Waste Management’s request for a rate adjustment on all levels of service as included in the attached FY 2022-23 Collection Service Rate Schedule effective July 1, 2022.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a summary of the staff reports (as per the agenda material). The rate increase would be between $1.02 to $1.76 per month.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA emphasized that this increase is authorized by the contract that is already in place and the calculations have been reviewed and confirmed by the consultant.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE WASTE MANAGEMENT’S REQUEST FOR A RATE ADJUSTMENT ON ALL LEVELS OF SERVICE AS INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHED FY 2022- 23 COLLECTION SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022.
AYES: Zuckerman, Stegura, Huff, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Schmitz
F. AB 2011 (WICKS) - AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HIGH ROAD JOBS ACT OF 2022 Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter in opposition to AB 2011 (Wicks), which would make 100% affordable housing projects
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9 by-right and subject to a streamlined review process if located in zones where office, retail, or parking are a permitted use. If the project is a mixed-used development, just 15% of the units are required to be affordable to lower income and 30% moderate income.
City Manager Grammer provided a summary of the staff report (as per the agenda materials).
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS:
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LETTER (INCLUDED IN THE STAFF REPORT) IN OPPOSITION TO AB 2011 (WICKS), WHICH WOULD MAKE 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS BY-RIGHT AND SUBJECT TO A
STREAMLINED REVIEW PROCESS IF LOCATED IN ZONES WHERE
OFFICE, RETAIL, OR PARKING ARE A PERMITTED USE. IF THE PROJECT IS A MIXED-USED DEVELOPMENT, JUST 15% OF THE UNITS ARE
REQUIRED TO BE AFFORDABLE TO LOWER INCOME AND 30%
MODERATE INCOME.
There being no objection, MAYOR ZERUNYAN so ordered.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFER AT HOME ORDER (VERBAL
REPORT)
City Manager Grammer reported that there has been an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County due to the Omicron sub-variants, and that Los Angeles County has officially moved from the “Low” to the “Medium” community rate tier. Pfizer boosters are now available for children aged 5-11, and second boosters are available for those 50 years and older or those who are immunocompromised.
10. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. RECOGNITION OF PLANNING MANAGER JEANNIE NAUGHTON
The City Council, City Attorney, City Manager and Director of Community Development and Public Works expressed their appreciation, gratitude and admiration for outgoing Planning Manager Jeannie Naughton.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN presented Jeannie Naughton with a Resolution of Commendation and a City Tile Plaque.
11. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
NONE
12. CITY COUNCIL/REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF attended this month’s Board of Directors meeting for the League of California Cities in Sacramento.
COUNCIL MEMBER ZUCKERMAN stated there was nothing to report from West Vector Control District, and that there have been no reports of West Nile Virus so far this year.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN attended California Contract Cities Association’s Annual Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells earlier this month, along with City Manager Grammer.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN was also on a panel for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Association of Realtors where he discussed the state of the City, and also presented a state of the City address to the Peninsula Seniors group earlier this week.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN also reported that the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts continue to track COVID-19 within the sewer system.
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10 MAYOR ZERUNYAN also discussed the current challenges in controlling inflation.
13. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
MAYOR PRO TEM HUFF requested to agendize a discussion about the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and rooftop solar electricity rates at a future meeting.
14. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case
15. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:16 p.m. MAYOR ZERUNYAN adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of the children and teachers killed in the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. He read a letter sent to the community from Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Superintendent Alex Cherniss. The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Budget Workshop.
Submitted by, Approved by,
Carol Corea on behalf of Frank V. Zerunyan
Lauren Pettit, City Clerk Mayor