Palos Verdes Estates — 2026-07-28
City Council
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10. DONATION FROM COLUMBUS TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES, INC.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council accept a
donation of furniture with an estimated value of $4,400.00 from
Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. for use in City Hall and the
Police Department and thank the donors for their generosity.
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11. APPEAL AP-001-26: APPEAL OF NC-007-25, G-004-25, M-032-25
APPLICATIONS FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2728 VIA LA
SELVA
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt City
Council Resolution No. R26-27 upholding the Planning Commission (PC)
decision to approve NC-007-25 (Neighborhood Compatibility), G-004-25
(Grading) and M-032-25 (Miscellaneous) applications for a new single-
family residence subject to conditions, at 2728 Via La Selva, denying the
appeal, approving the project and finding the same exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). City Council Resolution
No. R25-27 is included as Attachment A.
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12. CONSIDER PLACEMENT OF SPECIAL PARCEL TAX BALLOT MEASURE
ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A SPECIAL TAX MEASURE ON
THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT
FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN
ORDINANCE TO EXTEND A SPECIAL PARCEL TAX UPON CERTAIN
SIX (6) YEARS, AND TO INCREASE ITS RATE, TO FUND PALOS
VERDES ESTATES LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND TO PAY
DOWN CITY UNFUNDED ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY;
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE
SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION OF
EVEN DATE; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR
ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE”
2. Provide alternative direction to Staff.
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13. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE LUNADA BAY BLUFFTOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PW-718-
24); AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MARINA LANDSCAPE
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,544; APPROVE ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $21,054, WHICH IS
APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT;
INCREASE THE PROJECT BUDGET AND REAPPROPRIATE $63,598
NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION FROM FUND 01 – GENERAL FUND;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK BY THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council accept a
donation of furniture with an estimated value of $4,400.00 from
Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. for use in City Hall and the
Police Department and thank the donors for their generosity.
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14. MODELING OF BUDGET CUTS AND ASSOCIATED IMPACTS TO
ELIMINATE OPERATING BUDGET DEFICIT
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review and
provide direction on the FY 2026/27 conceptual budget reductions
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the
minutes for the July 14, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
Minutes
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3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and
fie the action minutes for the July 21, 2026, Planning Commission
Meeting.
Minutes
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4. CONSIDERATION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION 26-25 APPROVING THE USE OF CITIZENS OPTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) FUNDS (PVE FUND 05) NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000.00 TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL POLICE STATION CAMERAS
AND AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED
DOCUMENTS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: (1) Authorize
a budget amendment to utilize $75,000 from Fund 05 - Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) (also known as Citizens Options
for Public Safety (COPS) funds) to purchase and install station cameras;
(2) Adopt Resolution R26-25 to approve the use of COPS funds not to
exceed $75,000 for the purchase and installation of police station
cameras; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute related
documents on behalf of the City and authorize the Finance Department
to make such accounting entries for this purchase and installation as
deemed appropriate
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5. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH LSL, LLP FOR FISCAL YEAR
(FY) 2026-27 ACCOUNTING AND ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $251,450
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve a new professional services agreement with LSL, LLP to
provide FY 2026-27 accounting and advisory support services in an
amount not to exceed $251,450; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to finalize and execute the
agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the
services
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6. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR STORMWATER
PERMIT COMPLIANCE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES WITH JOHN
L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES (JLHA) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$75,073 WITH A CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE OF $25,000 STARTING
AUGUST 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 WITH THE OPTION OF FOUR,
ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IN FINAL FORM AND FORMAT
AS APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council award a
professional services agreement for Regional Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Permit Consulting with John L. Hunter and Associates in the
amount of $75,000 with a contingency allowance of $25,000, starting
August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with the option of four, one-year
extensions; and authorize the City Manager to execute all contract
documents in final form and format as approved by the City Attorney.
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7. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL RESURFACING PROJECT
(PW-721-25); AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO HARDY &
HARPER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $895,000; APPROVE ADDITIONAL
CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $89,500, WHICH IS
APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT;
REAPPROPRIATE $230,160 NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION FROM
RESTRICTED FUNDS; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO
RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE
WORK BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt
Resolution R26-28 to:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026
Annual Resurfacing Project (City Project No. PW-721-25);
2. Award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of
$895,000;
3. Approve additional construction expenditures not to exceed $89,500,
which is approximately 10% of the construction contract amount;
4. Reappropriate $230,160 needed for construction from restricted funds;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all contract documents; and
6. Authorize the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon
Acceptance of the Work by the Public Works Director
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8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT JANITORIAL
SERVICES WITH ALL CARE INDUSTRIES, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM OF
THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement for janitorial
services with All Care Industries, Inc. to extend the term of the
Agreement to June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Amendment.
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9. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGARDING WAGES OF GOAT HERDERS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the
mayor to sign and submit a letter supporting legislative action by the
State of California to align the wage requirements of goat herders with
those of sheep herders, consistent with the findings of the University of
California, Davis study and the objectives of SB 675 (Limon, 2023).