October 14, 2008
7:30 P.M.
City Hall
Council Chambers
AGENDA
OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA
Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to
on the agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. If
applicable, materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the
agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office during normal business
hours. Any person having any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk to make
inquiry concerning the item. Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be
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The City Council welcomes and encourages public participation at the Council meetings; however,
to allow for the orderly progression of business, each person wishing to comment or make a
presentation shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council must
fill out a green speaker’s card available at the end of each row in the Chambers. The card permits
the City to identify persons for purposes of City Council minute preparation. Please see specific
agenda sections below for any other requirements related to meeting participation. The City
Council, at the direction of the Mayor with concurrence of the Council, may modify the order of
items shown on the agenda.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. R08-30
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 08-687
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
- Swearing-In of Police Officer Timothy Hong (Chief Dreiling)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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MAYOR’S REPORT – Matters of Community Interest
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 6)
All items under this heading are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion,
unless a Councilmember, staff, or member of the public requests that an item be removed for
separate discussion. Any item removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered
immediately following the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes of City Council Meeting of September 23, 2008
Recommendation: Review and File.
2. Treasurer’s Monthly Report – August 2008
Recommendation: Receive and File.
3. Monthly Finance Report – September 2008
Recommendation: Receive and File.
4. Resolution R08-29, Authorizing the Destruction of Obsolete Records of the City Treasurer and
Finance Department
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R08-29;
authorizing the destruction of specific obsolete records of the City Treasurer and Finance
Department.
5. Special Event Application for the Compassionate Friends Organization to Hold a Local Event
of the Worldwide Children’s Memorial Candle Lighting at the Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Special Event
Application for Compassionate Friends to hold their local event of the Worldwide
Children’s Memorial Candle Lighting on December 14, 2008, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm,
at the Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza.
6. Authorize the City Manager to Finalize Service Agreement Between the City and Beach Cities
Health District Establishing the City’s Employee Wellness Program
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager
to finalize a Service Agreement establishing the City’s Employee Wellness Program, a
partnership between the City and the Beach Cities Health District.
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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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 7:30 p.m.
Applicant shall be provided five (5) minutes for presentation and rebuttal. All other persons
addressing the City Council during public hearing shall be limited to three (3) minutes for
comment.
7. NC-1226RII-08; Revised Neighborhood Compatibility Application for Additions to the Single
Family Residence Located at 4101 Via Picaposte. Lot 9 and Portions of Lot 10, Block 6314,
Tract 7143
Applicant: Russell E. Barto
3 Malaga Cove Plaza, Suite 202
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Owner: Mr. and Mrs. David Semmer
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing,
receive public input, close the public hearing and make a decision on the application.
8. Consideration of Proposed Use of COPS (Citizens Options for Public Safety) Funds in the
Amount of $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2008-09 and Adoption of Resolution R08-28, Confirming
the Use of these Funds as Contained in the City’s Adopted Budget
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing,
receive public input, close the public hearing, and adopt Resolution R08-28, approving
the use of FY 08-09 COPS funds as contained in the City’s FY 08-09 adopted budget.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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9. City Manager’s Report
DEMANDS
10. a. Authorize Payment of Motion #1 – Payroll Warrant of October 3, 2008
b. Authorize Payment of Motion #2 – Warrant Register of October 14, 2008
Recommendation: Authorize Payment of Motions #1 and #2.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008, IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY
HALL.
- This City Council meeting can be viewed on Cox Cable, Channel 35, Wednesday,
October 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 7:30 p.
