CC MINS 20080715 MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 15, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:16 P.M. at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301
Hawthorne Boulevard.
City Council roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
ABSENT: None
Also present were Carolyn Lehr, City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney;
Carolynn Petru, Deputy City Manager; Dennis McLean, Director of Finance and
Information Technology; Joel Rojas, Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement; Jim Bell, Director of Public Works; Greg Pfost, Deputy Planning Director;
Ara Mihranian, Principal Planner; John Alvarez, Senior Planner; So Kim, Assistant
Planner; Gary Gyves, Senior Administrative Analyst; and Carla Morreale, City Clerk.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Flag Salute was led by Joel Rojas, Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
RECYCLE DRAWING:
Mayor Stern announced that this evening a new batch of cards would be drawn from for
the Recyclers of the Month. He encouraged residents to submit the recycling card
enclosed with their last bill for an opportunity to win a check for recycling. He
announced Recyclers of the Month from the July 1, 2008 City Council meeting: Bob
Merrihew and Ivan Lucin. He indicated that all winners received a check for $250
representing a year of free refuse service and urged everyone to participate in the City's
recycling program.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to approve the
Agenda with Item 17 moved to follow immediately after the Consent Calendar.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Tom Redfield, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he spoke on behalf of John Cartwright,
former chair of the Planning Commission as well as others, regarding the current size
and makeup of the Planning Commission. He voiced concerns with the possibility of
reduction in the size of the Planning Commission.
Ann Shaw, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed concern with threats to maintaining open
space and urged the Council to be cautious in considering the approval of the proposed
Annenberg Companion Animal Facility at Lower Point Vicente Park.
Barbara Gleghorn, Rancho Palos Verdes, voiced opposition to the proposed
Companion Animal Facility at Lower Point Vicente Park; commented on the original
program of utilization for passive recreation at Lower Point Vicente; and read a
statement, signed by members of the community, opposing the addition of structures at
Lower Point Vicente.
George Gleghorn, Rancho Palos Verdes, read a letter from Emily Reeves, docent with
the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC), highlighting the benefits of the Lower Point
Vicente site in its present state and opposing the proposed Companion Animal Facility
at Lower Point Vicente.
William Tolliffe, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Vision Plan for Lower Point
Vicente does not emphasize the preservation of habitat and open space and intrudes on
that open space preserve and that the Gateway Park would be an ideal site for a scout
facility featuring camping and hiking with little disturbance to the natural habitat at that
location. He noted that the City's parks and preserves should maintain an emphasis on
open space; parks are to be used for public recreation with playing fields, picnic
grounds and other amenities; and preserves are for wildlife and habitat with limited
access for nature study and adventure hikes.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Lehr reported on the following two successful City events in the month of
July: 1) The City's 33rd Annual 4th of July Celebration at PVIC attended by
approximately 6000 people; and, 2) The outdoor theater performance of"A Midsummer
Night's Dream" by the Shakespeare by the Sea organization held at Hesse Park on July
6, 2008, which was attended by over 600 guests.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the meeting
regarding Item 8 and there was a request to speak regarding Item 9.
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Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to approve the Consent
Calendar, as amended, with Item 9 removed from the Consent Calendar to follow
immediately after the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner*, Long, Wolowicz*, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
*Councilman Gardiner and Councilman Wolowicz voted "No" on Items 7 (Emergency
Preparedness Committee) and 8 (Equestrian Committee).
Motion to Waive Full Reading
Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances presented at this meeting
with consent of the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all Council Members after
the reading of the title.
Approval of the Minutes (301)
Approved the Minutes of the March 4, 2008 Adjourned Regular Meeting.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 474 - Code Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter
17.11, "Affordable Housing," Chapter 17.96, "Definitions," and Chapter 15.20,
"Moratorium on Land Use Permits" (701 x 1801)
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 474, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.11, (AFFORDABLE HOUSING),
CHAPTER 17.96, (DEFINITIONS), AND CHAPTER 15.20, (MORATORIUM ON LAND
USE PERMITS) OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONFORM TO STATE
DENSITY BONUS LAWS, TO IMPLEMENT CITY COUNCIL POLICY PERTAINING TO
THE LOCATION OF FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, TO MAKE CHANGES
TO THE SECTION PERTAINING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS, AND TO PERMIT SECOND DWELLING UNITS
IN THE PORTION OF THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM AREA THAT IS SERVED BY
SANITARY SEWERS.
City Maintenance Contract Extension (1204)
Approved a one year extension for FY 2008-2009 to West Coast Arborist for tree
maintenance.
City's Arterial Roads Rehabilitation Program Contract Extension (1404)
Approved a one year extension of Willdan Associates professional services contract to
provide engineering services for the Arterial Roads Rehabilitation Program in FY 08-09.
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Letter to Committee and Commission Members Regarding Adherence to the
Brown Act (306)
Reviewed and authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to Committee and Commission
Members regarding adherence to the Brown Act.
Emergency Preparedness Committee Mission Statement and Scope of
Responsibility, Size of Membership and Frequency of Meetings and FY 08-09
Work Plan (106 x 401)
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING THE EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE'S MISSION STATEMENT AND SCOPE OF
RESPONSIBILITY, SIZE OF MEMBERSHIP AND FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS; and,
2) Approved the Emergency Preparedness Committee's FY 08-09 Work Plan.
Equestrian Committee Mission Statement, Size of Membership and Frequency of
Meetings (106 x 1808)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING THE EQUESTRIAN
COMMITTEE'S MISSION STATEMENT SIZE OF MEMBERSHIP AND FREQUENCY
OF MEETINGS.
Finance Advisory Committee Mission Statement, Size of Membership and
Frequency of Meetings (106 x 602)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Notice of Completion Sunnyside Ridge Storm Drain Project (604 x 1204)
1) Accepted the work as complete; 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder; and if no claims are filed within 35 days after
recordation, notice the Surety company to exonerate the Payment and Performance
bonds; and, 3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the 10% retention
payment, to GCI Construction, Inc. 35 days after recordation of the Notice of
Completion by the County Recorder contingent upon no claims being filed on the project
bond.
Register of Demands
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-63, 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.
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Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) Mission Statement, Size of Membership and
Frequency of Meetings (106 x 602)
Bob Nelson, Rancho Palos Verdes, opined that the FAC should meet more often than
four times a year and that the FAC should be assigned the task of reviewing the Budget
line-by-line, otherwise he felt there was a risk of missing things.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to approve the staff
recommendation to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ESTABLISHING THE
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S MISSION STATEMENT SIZE OF
MEMBERSHIP AND FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS.
Council discussion included the following issues: an assertion that previous Chairs of
the FAC had indicated that a review of the Budget was not an appropriate task for them;
reduction in the size of the City's Committees and Commissions; the preparation of the
Budget by Finance professionals on staff and the Auditors to audit the City's
performance and financial condition; and, the pros and cons of the FAC being assigned
the task of reviewing the Budget.
The motion passed on the following vote:
AYES: Clark, Long, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner and Wolowicz
Memorial for Former Mayor Marilyn Ryan (1201)
Deputy City Manager Petru provided a brief staff report regarding the item.
Council discussion included the following topics: support for memorializing the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes' First Mayor, Marilyn Ryan, along the coastline that she fought so
hard to preserve; renaming Sunset Point Park to the Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park;
and, a history of her many accomplishments and involvement in the founding of the
City.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Gardiner, to direct staff to
rename Sunset Point Park to the Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park.
The motion passed unanimously on the following vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: .
Revision "NN" to the Trump National Golf Course Project (1411)
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City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written
protests were included with the staff report and late correspondence distributed prior to
the meeting, and there was one request to speak on the item.
Deputy Planning Director Pfost provided a brief staff report on the item.
Council and staff discussion included the following issues: no indication of other
potential geological problems; ongoing view issues due to the relocation of the ficus
trees; and, the possibility of the planting of the ficus trees on some of the residential lots
on the property at a later time.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing open.
Vincent Stellio, Trump National Golf Club, responding to a question from Mayor Pro
Tem Clark, explained that the Trump Organization decided to revise the Vesting
Tentative Tract Map and reduce the number of residential lots to be developed by two
due to the economics and the length of time for the approval of the project. He stated
that as soon as the City approves the geology for the project and the County approves
the storm drain plans, the project can move on for approval to the California Coastal
Commission.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to: 1) ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-65, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ADOPTING ADDENDUM 35 TO ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT NO. 36; 2) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 475U, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT,
WHICH EXTENDS THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FROM JULY 18, 2008
THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2008, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF; 3)
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the documents on behalf of the City;
(4) Extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666 consistent with the term of the
Development Agreement; and, 5) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-66, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
APPROVING REVISIONS TO GRADING PERMIT NO. 1541 IN CONJUNCTION WITH
REVISION "NN" TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB LOCATED IN
SUBREGIONS 7 AND 8.
The motion passed unanimously on the following vote:
AYES: Clark, Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 8:15 P.M. to 8:23 P.M.
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Appeals of View Restoration Permit No. 2006-00007(Foliage Owners/Appellants:
Mr. and Mrs. Liehr at 3067 Crest Road, Dr. and Mrs. Wyman at 3069 Crest Road,
and Mr. and Mrs. O'Melveny at 3071 Crest Road) (1806)
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, no
written protests were received, and there were nine requests to speak on the item.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing open.
Senior Planner Alvarez provided a brief staff report on the item.
Council Members disclosed their personal relationships with some of the parties
involved and asserted that those relationships would not affect their ability to be
objective in considering the item.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: the arborist's methodology in
determining the age of the trees; the size of the trees; disputed and inconclusive
photographic evidence; history and outcome of previous view restoration issues in the
area; the View Ordinance as adopted by the voters was silent as to the amount of time
to file applications to restore views; the difference between restoration and preservation
of views; and, direction to staff and the speakers on appropriate discussion topics
regarding the item.
Jeff Parker, attorney representing the Wymans and O'Melvenys, reviewed photographs
of the trees subject to the view restoration permit; commented on the costs associated
with annual tree trimming; opined that the Code of Civil Procedures states that there is a
3-year statute of limitations to act upon any right granted by statute or ordinance.
City Attorney Lynch clarified to Mr. Parker that this public hearing was the opportunity
for him to make all of the arguments he believed necessary and that the Council should
allow him additional time to present his evidence, if necessary.
Mr. Parker stated that financial hardships exist due to delays for the Wymans and
O'Melvenys and the applicants or their predecessors have never approached the foliage
owners regarding their trees. He suggested that alternate tree trimming schedules be
considered in lieu of the annual tree trimming schedule. He opined that because no
action was taken by the applicants for 16 years, a waiver and estoppels apply; a three-
year statute of limitations would possibly be appropriate in this case. He noted the
differences between the restoration and view impairment aspect of the View Ordinance;
concern with the cost of additional trimming of trees beyond the annual deciduous tree
trimming as being an undue burden; and, whether there was any evidence that there
had been any affirmative action or intentional relinquishment of a known right by the
view owners.
Council, staff, and speaker discussion included the following topics: the recommended
frequency of tree trimming; rapid growth of trees after lacing; Mr. Parker's counter
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proposal for tree trimming as outlined on pages 13-74 through 13-75 of the staff report;
and, an assertion by their certified arborists that the recommended frequency of
trimming of pines and redwoods would be detrimental to the health of the trees; the
View Ordinance as passed by the voters; and, defining the responsibility of the foliage
owners in the matter.
Regina O'Melveny, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the trees on their property were
one of the reasons for purchasing their home and asserted that a bias existed in the
City towards view privileges. She detailed the history of the View Restoration case and
the hardships it has caused.
Rae Wyman, Rancho Palos Verdes, reported that her arborist, Mr. Bowman, had
recommended that crown reduction was not recommended for conifers, and redwood
trees should only be trimmed every five to ten years. She asserted that they have
regularly trimmed and maintained their trees and that an increased frequency of
trimming would be a financial hardship as well as a detriment to the health of the trees.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Stern called a brief recess from 9:52 P.M. to 9:59 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Clark left the meeting at 9:52 P.M.
Karl Liehr, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that some of his trees were one hundred years
old and were already view impairing in 1961, noting that he had previously presented
evidence of the age and size of the trees. He asked about and received clarification on
the methods used to determine that two of the trees in question were on City property.
Council and staff discussion included the following issues: photographic evidence that
disputes the ring count/tree age evidence provided by Mr. Liehr; interpretations and
clarification on various pieces of photographic evidence; and, the interpretation of the
evidence at the Planning Commission hearing.
Brad Hillinger, Rancho Palos Verdes, gave his interpretation of the 1962 aerial photo
based on his childhood memories of living and playing in the area.
Mayor Stern asked Mr. Hillinger specifically about the height of Tree Nos. 19, 20 and 21
in 1961.
Mr. Hillinger stated that the trees were not view impairing in 1961 because he recalls
the trees being no taller than Myoporeum bushes on Crest Road.
Ava Shepherd, Rancho Palos Verdes, reported that this View Restoration case has
been a five-year process due to the numerous properties with view impairing trees,
noting that she had originally purchased her lot at a premium because of the view.
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Councilman Long asked Ms. Shepherd about the view line shown in the photos and the
requested frequency of trimming.
Ms. Shepherd stated that all involved parties accepted the view line as determined by
staff, and commented on rapid tree growth after trimming. She reported that the
applicants have paid a great deal of money to trim, remove, or replace approximately 70
trees in the last five years; commented about the statute of limitations; and, the
economics of compliance.
Council and staff discussion ensued on the amount of time pine trees take to grow back
after trimming and suggestions to change the default trimming frequency
recommendation to two years.
Barbara Hanlon Keller, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that her view was not obstructed
when she purchased her property in 1961 and provided a history of issues regarding the
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James Beazell, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that his view is impaired by the trees in
question and that they regularly trim the pine tree on their property.
In his rebuttal, Mr. Parker commented on the following issues: that the appellants stood
behind Mr. Liehr's assertions on tree age; the growth rate of pine trees and tree
trimming; and, the claims of the applicants regarding the trees impairing the view from
their properties.
Ms. O'Melveny stated that the Planning Commission made findings based on the
inconclusive nature of the evidence.
Mr. Liehr asserted that the Planning Commission made findings based on the voice of
the people.
Mr. Shepherd stated that the View Ordinance does not speak to a statute of limitations.
Mr. Beazell stated that a portion of his view has been restored because of the
applicants' efforts.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing closed.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: significance of view
impairment based on a cumulative effect of combined trees; clarification on certain trees
within the photographic evidence; the validity of recollections versus other evidence;
and the growth rates of pines versus redwoods.
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to approve the staff
recommendation.
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Councilman Long proposed an amendment to specify a two-year time period for
removing and replacing a tree in the case of the death of a trimmed tree, which
Councilman Wolowicz accepted.
Council and staff discussion continued regarding the pros and cons regarding the
frequency of tree trimming.
Councilman Wolowicz accepted an amendment of a five-year trimming schedule in the
case of the redwood trees. Councilman Long agreed to accept the amendment as the
seconder of the original motion.
Councilman Long proposed an amendment to remove Tree Nos. 19, 20, and 21 from
the exemption of the View Restoration Permit, because it was likely that they did not
impair the view at the time the lots were created. Councilman Wolowicz accepted the
amendment for the purposes of discussion.
Further Council and staff discussion ensued on the intent of the View Ordinance as
voted into law by the residents of the City; the statute of limitations; and, the importance
of views and trees.
The amendment to remove Tree Nos. 19, 20, and 21 from the exemption of the View
Restoration Permit passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner
ABSENT: Clark
Further Council and staff discussion focused on options to determine the impact of Tree
Nos. 19, 20, and 21 on the applicants' views.
Councilman Long modified the original motion to: 1) Approve the staff recommendation
with a two-year time period for replanting in the case of the death of a tree and a five-
year trimming schedule in the case of the redwood trees; 2) Directed staff to find
remedy options concerning Tree Nos. 19, 20 and 21; and, 2) Continued the public
hearing to the August 19, 2008 City Council meeting.
The motion passed on the following vote:
AYES: Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clark
Without objection, Mayor Stern reopened the public hearing and continued the item to
the August 19, 2008 City Council meeting to address the appropriate remedy options
concerning Tree Nos. 19, 20 and 21.
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
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Mayor Stern called a recess from 11:46 P.M. to 11:52 P.M.
Council discussion ensued on whether to continue the remaining agenda items due to
the late hour of the evening.
Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project (Z0N2003-00395) Project Status
Update and Timeline (1203)
Councilman Gardiner moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to continue the item to
the August 5, 2008 meeting.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
Councilman Long requested that when the item is considered at the August 5, 2008 City
Council meeting, the process be clarified in the staff report.
General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Initiation Request - Case No.
ZON2007-00426 (Property Address: 10 Chaparral; Property Owner: Frank
Colaruotolo) (701)
City Clerk Morreale reported that notice of the public hearing was duly published, written
protests were included in the late correspondence distributed prior to the meeting, and
there were six requests to speak on the item.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing open.
Assistant Planner Kim provided a brief staff report on the item.
Council and staff discussion included the following topics: trail use; the steep grade of
the property; the need for geological reports; and, the land use options.
Frank Colaruotolo, Rancho Palos Verdes, reported on his willingness to expand an
existing Equestrian trail easement on the property and answered questions regarding
possible development on the property.
Jody Oliveri, Rancho Palos Verdes, voiced concern with the possibility of erosion or
grading problems in connection to the proposed zone change.
Damon Swank, Rancho Palos Verdes, voiced concern with the instability of the subject
property and was opposed to the rezoning of the property.
Councilman Wolowicz asked if there had been a previous attempt to develop the
property and if there would be a geology report required prior to the approval of the
development of the property.
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Council and staff discussion included the following topics: a Geologic Investigation
Permit had been issued in the past, but no development permits; clarification that the
item only initiates the application process and is not a decision on the development of
the property; and, the consideration to allow the owner to continue with the application
process.
David Breiholz, Rancho Palos Verdes, asked that a condition of approval be made that
provides an easement for equestrian use.
Mayor Stern declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Wolowicz, to allow the applicant to
proceed with the pursuit of the proposed land use changes in the General Plan Land
Use and Zoning Designation to adjust the boundary line between the portion designated
"residential" and the portion designated "hazard" on the subject property.
Councilman Wolowicz voiced opposition to building on the steep slope.
The motion passed on the following vote:
AYES: Gardiner, Long, Wolowicz, and Mayor Stern
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clark
PAUSE TO CONSIDER THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA:
REGULAR NEW BUSINESS:
League of California Cities Annual Conference —Voting Delegates and Alternates
(306)
Councilman Wolowicz moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to continue the item to the
August 5, 2008 meeting.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
An Ordinance of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Establishing Regulations
Prohibiting Reckless Trail Use in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve by
Equestrians, Pedestrians, and Bicyclists and Amending the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code (1201)
Principal Planner Mihranian provided a brief staff report and highlighted changes to the
revised ordinance contained in late correspondence.
Council and staff discussion included the following issues: whether the ordinance had
enough teeth in it for enforcement purposes and if the Lomita Sheriff's Department have
had the opportunity to review the language of the ordinance; the need for more signage;
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review of and comments on the language of the ordinance; and, an assertion that too
much time was being spent on the formation of the ordinance.
Councilman Long moved, seconded by Mayor Stern, to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.
476 , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, PROHIBITING
RECKLESS USE OF TRAILS WITHIN THE PALOS VERDES NATURE PRESERVE
AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE; and, 2)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-67, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF
PENALTIES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Long, Wolowicz and Mayor Stern
NOES: Gardiner
ABSENT: Clark
CITY COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS:
Mayor Stern moved, seconded by Councilman Long, to continue City Council Oral
Reports to the next meeting.
Without objection, Mayor Stern so ordered.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION & SUGGESTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Councilman Long suggested a change to the Rules of Procedure that would require the
approval of two Council Members to place an item on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Stern adjourned the meeting at 12:48 A.M. to Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 7:00
P.M. at Hesse Park for a City Council/Traffic Safety Commission Joint Workshop.
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