June 23, 2026
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, CALIFORNIA 90274
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88496946167
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 made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the City Clerk at 310-378-0383, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a disability-related modification or accommodation.
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 up to three (3) minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council is requested to fill out a green speaker's card available at the entry of the meeting room. 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.
HOW TO VIEW THE MEETING: The meeting will be livestreamed and hosted via Zoom Webinar. You may attend remotely by joining the meeting link provided below.
BY COMPUTER:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88496946167
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MAYOR’S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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 - 11)
| 1. | APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve June 23, 2026, Warrant Register. |
| 2. | RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2026, AND MAY 31, 2026
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file financial statements for the months ending April 30, 2026, and May 31, 2026. |
| 3. | CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes for the June 9, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting |
| 4. | PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes for the June 16, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting. |
| 5. | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF, FORMERLY MNS, TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SENIOR PLANNER LEVEL PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES FOR FY 2026-27
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council Approve the Professional Services Agreement with BKF (formerly MNS), extending the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year to June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA for FY 2026-27. |
| 6. | CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL BY OLMSTED NETWORK TO PLACE PALOS VERDES STONE AND PLAQUE IN OLMSTED PARK
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council provide conceptual approval for the placement of a Palos Verdes stone and commemorative plaque, to be provided by the Olmsted Network, in Olmstead Park. |
| 7. | HORIST CONSTRUCTION DONATION
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to accept a donation to the City from Horist Construction consisting of approximately 700 cubic yards of clean soil and associated grading and placement services along the Boundary Trail, with an estimated value of $17,088. |
| 8. | ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PARKLANDS COMMITTEE, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS AND VICE CHAIRPERSONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council City Council approve appointments listed herein. |
| 9. | ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF STIPEND AMOUNT FROM CITY TREASURER MARTIN PETERSEN AND AUTHROIZATION TO ACCEPT ONGOING MONTHLY STIPENDS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council City Council accept a donation of $2,700 from City Treasurer Martin Petersen and authorize staff to accept an ongoing monthly stipend as a donation to the City. |
| 10. | ADOPT RESOLUTION R26-22 FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD AND CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council Approve Resolution No. R26-22 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. |
| 11. | CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ROBERT LINKROUM FOR VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES |
| 1. | Approve Amendment No. 2 of the professional services agreement with Robert Linkroum for professional videography services for filming of public meetings maintaining the hourly rate and extending the term until December 31, 2026. |
| 2. | Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement with Robert Linkroum for those services. |
PUBLIC HEARING
| 12. | PUBLIC HEARING AND UPDATE OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES MASTER FEE SCHEDULE BASED ON INFLATIONARY CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: |
| 1. | Conduct a Public Hearing; and |
| 2. | Adopt Resolution No. 26-23, which approves the proposed Master Fee Resolution and Schedule, to be effective July 1, 2026. |
NEW BUSINESS
| 13. | Due to a procedural issue, the City Council will not consider this item at tonight's meeting. The item has been continued to the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting for consideration by the City Council.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA ATHENS SERVICES APPROVE THE DRAFT TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT initiate prop. 218 process AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE CONTRACT FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND EXECUTION FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, TO CONSIDER REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENTSUPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC. (I.E. ATHENS SERVICES) FOR REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION, STREET SWEEPING, TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction on: |
| 1. | Proposed contracts terms discussed with Athens Services and |
| 2. | Staff authorization to return at the June 23, 2026, meeting to initiate the Proposition 218 process and consider proposed adjustments to the solid waste rates and fees in FY 2026-27 as part of a proposed fifth amendment to the City’s Solid Waste Handling Services Agreement (Agreement) with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (Athens Services), and for future rate adjustments using a specific formulas listed in an Agreement presented at the June 23, 2026 meeting. |
| 14. | CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BEACH CLUB OPERATING AND CAPITAL RESERVE BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF REVISED FEES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions: |
| 1. | Approve the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/2027 Operating and Capital Reserve Budget for the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club (Beach Club); and |
| 2. | Approve the revised fees. |
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, JULY 14, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Boards located by the front door located at 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, and on the City’s Website (pvestates.org) not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Dated this 18th day of June 2026. Tameka Cook, City Clerk
June 23, 2026
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, CALIFORNIA 90274
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88496946167
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 made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the City Clerk at 310-378-0383, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a disability-related modification or accommodation.
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 up to three (3) minutes. Anyone wishing to address the City Council is requested to fill out a green speaker's card available at the entry of the meeting room. 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.
HOW TO VIEW THE MEETING: The meeting will be livestreamed and hosted via Zoom Webinar. You may attend remotely by joining the meeting link provided below.
BY COMPUTER:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88496946167
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MAYOR’S REPORT - MATTERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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 - 11)
| 1. | APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve June 23, 2026, Warrant Register. |
| 2. | RECEIVE AND FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2026, AND MAY 31, 2026
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file financial statements for the months ending April 30, 2026, and May 31, 2026. |
| 3. | CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the minutes for the June 9, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting |
| 4. | PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTIONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes for the June 16, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting. |
| 5. | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF, FORMERLY MNS, TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SENIOR PLANNER LEVEL PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES FOR FY 2026-27
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council Approve the Professional Services Agreement with BKF (formerly MNS), extending the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year to June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA for FY 2026-27. |
| 6. | CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL BY OLMSTED NETWORK TO PLACE PALOS VERDES STONE AND PLAQUE IN OLMSTED PARK
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council provide conceptual approval for the placement of a Palos Verdes stone and commemorative plaque, to be provided by the Olmsted Network, in Olmstead Park. |
| 7. | HORIST CONSTRUCTION DONATION
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to accept a donation to the City from Horist Construction consisting of approximately 700 cubic yards of clean soil and associated grading and placement services along the Boundary Trail, with an estimated value of $17,088. |
| 8. | ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PARKLANDS COMMITTEE, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, AND PLANNING COMMISSION, AND THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS AND VICE CHAIRPERSONS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council City Council approve appointments listed herein. |
| 9. | ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF STIPEND AMOUNT FROM CITY TREASURER MARTIN PETERSEN AND AUTHROIZATION TO ACCEPT ONGOING MONTHLY STIPENDS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council City Council accept a donation of $2,700 from City Treasurer Martin Petersen and authorize staff to accept an ongoing monthly stipend as a donation to the City. |
| 10. | ADOPT RESOLUTION R26-22 FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD AND CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council Approve Resolution No. R26-22 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. |
| 11. | CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ROBERT LINKROUM FOR VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES |
| 1. | Approve Amendment No. 2 of the professional services agreement with Robert Linkroum for professional videography services for filming of public meetings maintaining the hourly rate and extending the term until December 31, 2026. |
| 2. | Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement with Robert Linkroum for those services. |
PUBLIC HEARING
| 12. | PUBLIC HEARING AND UPDATE OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES MASTER FEE SCHEDULE BASED ON INFLATIONARY CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: |
| 1. | Conduct a Public Hearing; and |
| 2. | Adopt Resolution No. 26-23, which approves the proposed Master Fee Resolution and Schedule, to be effective July 1, 2026. |
NEW BUSINESS
| 13. | Due to a procedural issue, the City Council will not consider this item at tonight's meeting. The item has been continued to the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting for consideration by the City Council.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA ATHENS SERVICES APPROVE THE DRAFT TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT initiate prop. 218 process AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE CONTRACT FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND EXECUTION FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, TO CONSIDER REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENTSUPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC. (I.E. ATHENS SERVICES) FOR REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION, STREET SWEEPING, TRANSPORTATION, PROCESSING, AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction on: |
| 1. | Proposed contracts terms discussed with Athens Services and |
| 2. | Staff authorization to return at the June 23, 2026, meeting to initiate the Proposition 218 process and consider proposed adjustments to the solid waste rates and fees in FY 2026-27 as part of a proposed fifth amendment to the City’s Solid Waste Handling Services Agreement (Agreement) with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (Athens Services), and for future rate adjustments using a specific formulas listed in an Agreement presented at the June 23, 2026 meeting. |
| 14. | CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BEACH CLUB OPERATING AND CAPITAL RESERVE BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF REVISED FEES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions: |
| 1. | Approve the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/2027 Operating and Capital Reserve Budget for the Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club (Beach Club); and |
| 2. | Approve the revised fees. |
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, JULY 14, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Boards located by the front door located at 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, and on the City’s Website (pvestates.org) not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Dated this 18th day of June 2026. Tameka Cook, City Clerk