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).