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Time Estimates:  The time noted next to an agenda item is only an estimate of the amount of time that will be spent during the meeting on that particular item.  Accordingly, these estimates should not be relied on in determining when a matter will be heard, especially since agenda items are often re-ordered during a meeting and may be discussed at any time.

6:00 P.M.       REGULAR SESSION                                

MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  (This section of the agenda is for audience comments for items NOT on the agenda.)  

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

NEW BUSINESS: 

 (5 mins)        APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:        

A.        Register of Demands (McLean)
Recommendation: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.

B.        November 2011 Monthly Report of Cash Balances (McLean)
Recommendation: Receive and file the November 2011 Monthly Report of Cash Balances for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.

REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:

(2½ hrs)    1.        City Council Goal Setting Workshop: Short-Term and Long-Term City Council Priorities (Misetich/Dr. Al Edwards)
Recommendation: 1) Develop short and long-term goals and priorities for Council and staff; 2) Establish guidelines leading to the development of long-range strategies; and, 3) Provide further direction to staff as deemed appropriate by the City Council.  

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: SEE ATTACHED BROWN ACT CHECK LIST FOR DETAILS

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

CLOSED SESSION REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT:  Adjourn to Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 2:00 P.M. at the League of California Cities Offices located at 1400 “K” Street, Sacramento, Ca 95814.

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST

Based on Government Code Section 54954.5

(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)

Public Employee Performance Evaluation
           G.C. 54957

Personnel
            Title:    City Manager
Specify Position/Title of Employee Being Reviewed

Personnel
            Title:    City Attorney
           Specify Position/Title of Individual Being Reviewed

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NOTE: Staff reports are available for inspection at City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard during regular business hours, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Friday.  The agenda and staff reports can also be viewed at Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard during regular business hours:  Monday – Friday from 9:00 A.M. until dusk; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 A.M. until dusk.  

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You can also view the agenda and staff reports at the City’s website www.palosverdes.com/RPV.