Rancho Palos Verdes — 2026-08-18

CLOSED SESSION REPORT:

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case where the facts and circumstances giving rise to an exposure to litigation are believed to be unknown to the putative plaintiff(s).

A. Approval of Minutes (Zweizig) Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of August 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting) (Zweizig). Draft Minutes

B. Registers of Demands (Anguiano) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Register of Demands

C. Consider continuing the emergency justification for work and emergency contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project. (Bryden) Recommendation: 1) Reconfirm there is a need to continue the work on the Landslide Emergency Project declared by Council-adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 on May 7, 2024, finding an emergency exists requiring immediate action in the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Complex (Landslide Complex) to seek to mitigate the movement of the landslide; and, 2) Direct the City Clerk to confirm the same in the minutes of this City Council meeting, via Minute Order, reflecting this action. Agenda Report

D. Consider ratifying the Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of 2 Peppertree Drive. (Forbes) Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-__ A RESOLUTION OF CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE CITY COUNCIL’S PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 2 PEPPERTREE DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION; and, 2) Approve an additional appropriation of $289,000 for acquisition costs, funded by the General Fund’s Unallocated Fund Balance and allocate to Non-Department – Land. Agenda Report

E. Consider a Grant Agreement for Round No. 4 of the Western Avenue Storefront Improvement Program. (Garrett) Recommendation: 1) Approve a Grant Agreement with Amdan Investment Corp. in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000, for storefront improvements at 29000 S. Western Avenue, under Round No. 4 of the Western Avenue Storefront Improvement Program; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Agenda Report

F. Consider appointing five members to the City’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and appointing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. (Pujadas) Recommendation: 1) Appoint Keanu Pourafzal, Walter Kim, Amara Alegria, and Coco Nie for their first term as members of the YAC; 2) Reappoint Matthew Song for a second term as member of the YAC; 3) Appoint Matthew Song as YAC Chair, Ashley Chan Mott and Amy Wen as Vice Chairs, and Annabelle Huang as Secretary to the YAC for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 4) Amend City Council Policy No. 54A to change the eligible grade range requirements for the YAC range from Grades 7-12 to Grades 9-12 Agenda Report

G. Consider awarding a professional services agreement to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Public Works Capital Project Delivery Services. (Copp) Recommendation: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Public Works Capital Project Delivery Services in the amount of $105,000, with a 15% contingency of $15,750, for a four-month term for staffing augmentation as the City undergoes the recruitment process for Public Works Director; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Agenda Report

H. Consider awarding a professional services agreement to Sikand Engineering Associates, Inc. for the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Drainage Study. (Rodriguez) Recommendation: 1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Sikand Engineering Associates, Inc. for the preparation of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Drainage Study that includes civil engineering, topographic surveying, and drainage diagnostic services in the amount of $29,500, with a 15% contingency of $4,425, for a total contract amount of $33,925 and a term of 328 calendar days; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Agenda Report

I. Consider a Notice of Completion for the Sidewalk Management Program Construction Contract. (Ascencio) Recommendation: 1) Accept the construction contract with FS Contractors, Inc. for the Sidewalk Management Program as complete; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the project with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office; and if no claims are filed within 35 days after recordation, send a notice to the surety company to exonerate the Performance Bond; and, 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to release the 5% construction retention payment to FS Contractors, Inc., 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion by the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder’s Office, contingent upon no claims being filed on the project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond with the City. Agenda Report

MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: BY ACCLAMATION MOVE APPROVAL OF RECYCLE AND EMERGENCY PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT DRAWING WINNERS: Harriet Cobb and Patrick Don Vito APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

1. Consider a report on the use of Automated License Plate Reader camera systems within the City. (Don) (60 mins) Recommendation: 1)Receive and file a report on the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras located in certain neighborhoods and in select public rights-of-way throughout the City; and, 2)Receive and file a presentation from Flock Safety regarding the use, data retention, and privacy policies of their ALPR camera systems operated in certain City neighborhoods. Agenda Report

2. Consider an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program for the Lomita Sheriff’s Station. (Schmid) (15 mins) Recommendation: 1) Consider an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program for the Lomita Sheriff’s Station. (Schmid Approve participating in the proposed Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program to be implemented by the Lomita Sheriff’s Station; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rolling Hills to fund the procurement of four UAS Drones for the Lomita Sheriff’s Station based on a cost share formula in the first operating year. Agenda Report