October 24, 2023
6:30 PM
Council Chambers of City Hall
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MAYOR’S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items which are NOT on the agenda. Due to state law, no action can be taken by the Council this evening on matters presented under this section. If the Council determines action is warranted, the item may be referred to staff or placed on a future Council agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-6)
1. |
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES |
a) |
Special Meeting of August 21, 2023
Recommendation: Review and approve. |
2. |
WARRANTS
Recommendation: Review and Approve Warrant Register of October 24, 2023. |
3. |
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES |
a) |
Regular Meeting of October 17, 2023
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file. |
4. |
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR NONSTANDARD ENCROACHMENTS IN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR 844 VIA DEL MONTE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the License Agreement for encroachments in the city right-of-way for 844 Via Del Monte; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the city. |
5. |
PURCHASE OF LASERFICHE CLOUD MUNICIPALITY SITE LICENSE AND INCLUDING QUESTYS CONVERSION
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) Waive a formal RFP process and award a contract to CPS for an amount not to exceed $35,130.00 for a Cloud Municipality Site License for Laserfiche Document Management System Software, Implementation Services which includes VIP support; Professional Services for implementation, installation, configuration, consulting, training, and Questys Conversion; (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with CPS in a form approved by the City Attorney and City Manager; and (3) Adopt Resolution No. R23-35 Appropriating Funds from the General Fund Reserve in the amount of $35,130.00 for the purchase of the Cloud Municipality Site License for Laserfiche Document Management System Software. |
Revised Staff Report
6. |
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS TO RESEARCH AND PREPARE FOR A POTENTIAL BALLOT MEASURE
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with NBS, substantially in the form presented, to research and prepare for a potential ballot measure and Adopt Resolution No. 23-36 Allocating Unencumbered General Funds to fund the agreement with NBS. |
OLD BUSINESS
7. |
MALAGA COVE AREA REPORTS OF WATER INTRUSION
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update on the Malaga Cove area water intrusion and provide directions to staff. |
PUBLIC HEARINGS
All persons addressing the City Council during public hearings shall be limited to three (3) minutes for comment, except for an Appellant/Applicant, which shall be provided five (5) minutes for presentation and rebuttal.
8. |
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O23-761 ADOPTING THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN SAFETY ELEMENT AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: (1) Open the public hearing; (2) Take testimony; (3) Introduce by Title Only and Waive Further Reading of Ordinance No. O23-761 adopting the City of Palos Verdes Estates Safety Element; and (4) Set the second reading for November 14, 2023. |
NEW BUSINESS
9. |
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Recommendation: That the City Council hear a report from the City’s budget consultant regarding the proposed General Fund budget for fiscal year 2023/24. |
Revised Staff Report
10. |
CONSIDER THE PROPOSAL FROM BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP. FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council consider the proposal from Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP. for legal services relating to the housing element and provide direction to staff. |
11. |
CONSIDER A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC.TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council Approve a fourth amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc. for $216,000 for professional contract planning services through June 30, 2024 and adopt Resolution No. 23-37 appropriating funds in the amount not to exceed $216,000. |
12. |
REVIEW RESOLUTION 22-40, SETTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH REFERENCE TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISORY POSITIONS, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, CLARIFY THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY CLERK POSITION, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation: That the city council discuss the City Clerk salary schedule as set forth in Section 3.2 of Resolution No. R22-40 and provide direction to staff. |
13. |
REVIEW CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEES AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation: Review current City Council ad hoc committees and provide direction to staff. |
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
This portion of the agenda is reserved for the Mayor and Councilmembers to provide comments, reports on community activities, ad hoc committees, and propose topics to be calendared on a future Council agenda.
Tentative Future Agenda Items
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M.