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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
MAYOR HUFF called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by students from the South Coast Interfaith Council’s Jewish Muslim Christian Youth (JMCY) Program.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan City Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: City Manager Greg Grammer
City Attorney Don Davis
Assistant City Manager Alexa Davis
City Clerk Lauren Pettit
Management Analyst Jessica Slawson
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
None.
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 will be considered under New Business.) COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER ZERUNYAN, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 5A-G AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan ABSENT: None
A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY
APPROVED.
B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF SEPTEMBER 2023
APPROVED WARRANTS 66612 THROUGH 66649 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$87,586.80; AND SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANTS 090123 THROUGH 090323 IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,501.33; FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $202,088.13 WITH PROPER AUDIT.
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF AUGUST 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF AUGUST 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
E. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM FROM MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2023: FOUNDERS PARK ALTERNATIVE
Recommendation: That the City Council consider the recommendation from the Park and Activities Commission, and provide direction to staff.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
DIRECTED STAFF TO COMPLETE THE FOUNDER’S PARK PROJECT IN PHASES, WITH PHASE 1 TO INCLUDE LANDSCAPING AND
CONSTRUCTION IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND PHASE 2 TO INCLUDE THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE PLAY EQUIPMENT TO BE
BUDGETED AND COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; AND DIRECTED
STAFF TO FURTHER REVISE THE SCOPE IF ADDITIONAL COST SAVINGS
ARE FEASIBLE AND TO AVOID INEFFICIENCIES IN THE COMPLETION OF BOTH PHASES THAT COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL OR REPEAT WORK.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan ABSENT: None
B. PENINSULA HOLIDAY PARADE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT Recommendation: That the City Council enter into the attached Agreement with Soundskilz, Inc., to provide parade management services for the Peninsula Holiday Parade of Lights on December 2, 2023 approved as to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
MAYOR HUFF appreciated the brainstorming staff has done to try to bring down the costs, and recommended considering staff or volunteer for judges.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA echoed the Mayor’s comments about trying to keep the cost down.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved to approve the contract as proposed, to the satisfaction of the City Attorney, up to $33,000.
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MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ expressed concern about Pageantry Parades not responding to the City’s outreach, especially since we’ve worked with them for many years. Staff explained that they too are concerned and heard from other cities who previous used the company that they too did not receive any response.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
DIRECTED STAFF TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH SOUNDSKILZ, INC., TO PROVIDE PARADE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PENINSULA HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS ON DECEMBER 2, 2023 APPROVED AS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan ABSENT: None
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
11. CITY COUNCIL/REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA reported that she, along with MAYOR HUFF, COUNCIL MEMBER ZERUNYAN, COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER and several staff members attended the Cal Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento last week. She also will be attending the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Board meeting this Thursday.
12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHMITZ extended New Year wishes to those observing Jewish faith, and thanked Congregation Ner Temid for extending invitations to the Council for their annual Rosh Hashanah morning service.
MAYOR HUFF reported that the annual City Celebration held last Saturday was a successful and well-attended event, including Congressman Ted Lieu, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, representatives from Senator Ben Allen and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi’s offices, Mayor Pat Wilson and Councilmember Bea Dieringer from Rolling Hills, Mayor Pro Tem John Cruikshank from Rancho Palos Verdes, PVPUSA Board member Sara Deen, PV Library District representatives and many members of our City Staff. Additionally, the City defeated the Lomita Sheriff’s Station in the annual Volleyball Match.
MAYOR HUFF also reported that on Wednesday, September 27 at 10am, the City will be dedicating the Pagliano Perimeter Pathway at Ernie Howlett Park.
MAYOR HUFF reported that the Tracy Austin Doubles Tournament will be held October 13- 15, the Prepared Peninsula Expo will take place on Sunday, October 22 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, and the annual Holiday Parade of Lights will be held Saturday, December 2.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager (Annual Evaluation)
NO REPORTABLE ACTION.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:30 p.m. MAYOR HUFF adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Regular Meeting.
Submitted by, Approved by,
Lauren Pettit Britt Huff
City Clerk Mayor