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CC MINS 19830621i M I N U T E S RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 219 1983 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Robert E. Ryan, at the Palos Verdes Unified School District building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: REIN, BACHARACH, & MAYOR RYAN ABSENT: DYDA Also present were City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy, Environmental Services Director Sharon W. Hightower, Associate Civil Engineer Gordon Siebert, Community Services Director Tom Bandy, Administrative Services Director Kiti Laisure, and City Clerk Mary Jo Lofthus. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Hein and carried, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at this meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all members of Council after reading of the title, unless specific request was.made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. APPROVAL OF.THE The City Clerk announced the following AGENDA additions to the agenda: Legislation, Eastview Post Office, Transportation Committee report, Tenth Anniversary Celebration, Roofing Ordinance, Fair Housing Program,Sea Cove Undergrounding District and Point Vicente Walkways. Item number D -2 (The Roofing Ordinance) was removed from the agenda. The Agenda, as amended, was approved on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar was approved as follows on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilwoman Hein: SEA COVE-DRAIN - Adopted staff recommendation to.award AWARD OF CONTRACT a contract to Windmill Developers, Inc. (604) for the reconstruction of Sea Cove Drain (C. I .P . 4901 -006) at a cost of $24,999-280 RE SOL . NO. 83-38 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 83-38 CALLING GENERAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY MUNICIPAL.ELECTION OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA (501) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 19839FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS IN SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. RE SOL . NO. 83-39 - REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY ( 501 ) MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD OF THE ELECTION CODE. #702 - B27 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 83 -39 of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983, WITH THE ON SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 RESOL. N0. 83 -40 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 83.40 CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT -OF THE CITY COUNCI OF THE CITY (501 ) OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTRICT OF AND THE COST THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 19 8 3 . PT. VICENTE PARK - INSTALLATION OF GAS LINE (1201) RANCHO PALOS VERDES PARK - OUTFIELD FENCE (1201 ) L9 A. COUNTY - GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (308 ) HESSE PARK CHANGE ORDER NO. 35 (1201) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Southern California Gas Co. and authorized immeidate payment of an invoice in the amount of $4,736-50. Accepted the pony league's offer of $400 and the deed to the fence. ($780 needed. to repair the fence will come out of the Account Number 01 -4404 -063.) Approved the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County effective July, 1983 through June, 1988. Approved the processing of this change order in the amount of $6,642, funded out of the Hesse Park budget. RESOLUTION N09 83 -41 - ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 83 -41 OF THE CITY REGISTER OF DEMANDS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $6759662.659 DEMAND NUMBERS 3616 THROUGH 3703, 11499 THROUGH 11505, AND 25344 THROUGH 253840 The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH, HEIN, AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DYDA PORTUGUESE BEND/ Contract Manager Siebert presented the LADERA LINDA SITE staff report of June 21st which outlined IMPROVEMENTS the bids received for the Portuguese (1201) Bend field improvements as directed by the City Council at the May 3rd meeting. Staff made two recommendations: A) To authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Tracy and.Haigh Landscaping Inc. for $35,200 to perform items 1 through 4 as listed on the bid sheet. B) Authorized the Mayor to sign a contract with Tracy and Haigh Landscaping for $42,640 to construct the soccer field upon receipt of $10,000 from AYSO. Representing the Parks & Recreation Committee was Chairman Fred Jackson, who talked about the volunteer work being done on the existing field and he urged Council's approval of Plan B. Representing AYSO, Region 11, was Heidi Hiatt, 28666 Crestridge Road, who presented a check to the City for $10,000 from that organization. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to approve staff recommendation "B ". The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH, HEIN, AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DYDA COUNCIL -2- #702 - B29 JUNE 219 1983 L_ J 7 L: EASTVIEW POST OFFICE (105) the recently opened post office has a sign indicating that it is Councilwoman Bacharach referred to a phone call from a resident in the Eastview area concerning substation. Apparently the Post Office located in San Pedro. T Linda West explained the problems that some of the residents have been experiencing with the Post Office and the use of the name Rancho Palos Verdes. Additionally, this resident pointed out that licenses being issued by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles still refer to that area as San Pedro. Mayor Ryan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to send a Mailogram to the Post Master General and the Director of Motor Vehicles pointing out that the new Post Office is in Rancho Palos Verdes and that residents of that area should be able to use that on their mail as well as have their new drivers license issued with the name Rancho Palos Verdes. It was the consensus that copies of the Post Office letter should go to Congress- men Lungren, and Anderson, and U. S. Senators Cranston and Wilson. The DMV letter should be directed to State Senator Beverly and Assemblyman Gerry Felando. There was also some concern that the Post Office had not requested a sign permit for their building. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOL. N0. 83 -42 - Mayor Ryan opened the Public Hearing P. V. DR. EAST on this vacation of a 50 foot wide RIGHT -OF -WAY portion of access right -of -way of (1408 ) Palos Verdes Drive East. The City Clerk announced that notice had been duly published -and no written protests were received by the City. Civil Engineer Gordon Siebert presented the staff report of June 21st which summarized the Traffic Committee's approval of this vacation of a 50 foot wide portion of access right -of -way of Palos Verdes Drive East. Mrs. DeTurk, 4317 East Via Frascati, requested the vacation of this right -of -way adjacent to her property. This area had been declared excess to the City's needs in the study conducted by Alderman, Swift & Lewis. Staff recommended that Council hold the Public Hearing and vacate this right -of -way. There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony, he declared the hearing closed. .RESOLUTION NO. 83 -42 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES VACATING AN ACCESS PORTION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST BETWEEN MIRALESTE PLAZA AND VIA CORSINI PLACE was read by title and ADOPTED on motion of Councilwoman Hein, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 167 - ORDINANCE NO. 167 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO DANGEROUS ANIMALS PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE ( 104 ) FOR IMPOUNDING DANGEROUS ANIMALS AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was fires adoption, presented for ado tion first reading having taken place on June 7, 1983. ORDINANCE NO. 167 was adopted on motion of Councilwoman Bacharach, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH, REIN, AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DYDA ORDINANCE NO. 168 - ORDINANCE NO. 168 OF THE CITY WASTE COLLECTORS OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CON - LICENSES CERNING WASTE COLLECTORS' ( 605 x 1301) LICENSES AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE was presented for adoption, first reading having taken place on June 7, 1983. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by councilwoman Hein to adopt ORDINANCE N0. 168. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH , HE IN , AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DYDA COUNCIL -3- JUNE 219 1983 #702 -B22 MORATORIUM EXEMPTION #6 Associate Planner Jon Shepherd LOCATION: 36 CINNAMON LANE presented the staff memo of ( 1801 ) June 21, 1983, describing this exemption from the moratorium ordinance to legitimize previous grading activity to eliminate erosion damage on the property and eliminate illegal access over the lot. He explained that the applicant was faced with the problem of neighbors taking access across his property which created dirt paths resulting in erosion problems during the rainy weather. Since the applicant nade the grade cut, no new paths were cut across the property. Staff inspected the site on several occasions during and after the past winter storms and witnessed no significant erosion problems. Staff is of the opinion that the grading on the lot was sufficient to prevent erosion and excessive amounts of debris from washing onto Fruit Tree Road. Because grading was not remedial to correct problems caused by the landslide, this could be considered a minor project that is subject to City Council's approval for exemption pursuant to Capital Section 4 (g -) of the Landslide Moratorium Ordinance. Staff recommended that this matter be approved as a minor project subject to a geology report and waiver. Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to approve the staff recommendation. CURB ADDRESSES Community Services Director Bandy pre- (305) sented the May 31st memorandum concerning a proposal by Kendrid's Curb Service of Hawthorne to paint house numbers on curbs throughout the City. He presented a draft letter to be distributed to the residents of the City by this curb service. Kendrid proposes to work closely with the Community Services Department to insure correctness of addresses painted. Representing the Kendrid's Curb Service was Larry Kendrid, 13624 South Doty St., Hawthorne, who told the Council that his Company will paint the addresses whether or not residents-decide to pay. A representative of the Company will canvass the neighborhoods on Saturday from 10 A.M. until noon. If a resident decides not to pay for the service, that person will not be contacted again. He agreed to a fee of $5.00 for this service. Council discussion centered on the merits having the addresses painted on curbs especially for emergency services. It was the consensus of Council to support this service and if residents have concern about it, they should contact the Community Services Dept. AUDIT PROPOSAL Administrative Services Director Laisure ( 602 ) presented the staff report of June 14th which presented the background on the RFP to several firms to determine the cost of worth of changing auditors this year. She explained that the City's accounting system is currently on a cash basis however, it is now becoming obligatory to change to a modified accrual system and each of the auditors which have submitted proposals have offered to review the necessary steps for accomplishing this task. Staff recommended that the Council accept the proposal from McGladrey Hendrickson & Company to perform the annual audit for the City for $4,050 and for the two 1911 Act Assessment Districts for $2,200 for a total contract of $6,250 and that this amount be budgeted in Fiscal Year 1983 -840 Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH, HEIN, AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DYDA MIRALESTE DRIVE Civil Engineer Siebert presented the SIGNAGE June 21st memorandum. The Traffic (1503) Committee viewed sign installation on Miraleste Drive and voted to meet with the Design Engineer to consider removing repetitious or unnecessary signs. The staff recommended: 1) Replace mid -block R10A "One Way" arrow signs (16" x 48 ") with smaller "One Way" signs turned at a 45 degree angle to reduce their visibility from adjacent residences. 2) Move R17 and R17A signs "No Left Turn" and symbol to each approach steet as they are to be in advance of COUNCIL #702 - A27 -4- JUNE 219 1983 the prohibition. 3) Add to "One Way, Do Not Enter" signs set at the westbound lane of Miraleste Drive and Palos Verdes Drive East. 4) Remove confusing "One Way" signs at Via Bramante and Via Colinita. Council discussion then centered on how the residents of the area felt about the reduction in signs, if the good signs that were in place would be salvaged, and if the duplicate signs will be removed. Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to approve staff recommendations 1 through 4. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: BACHARACH, REIN, AND MAYOR RYAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: DYDA PORTUGUESE BEND Representing the Association was Chuck COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Himelwright, Director of Public Works (1801) for the Assocation, who explained that getting a permit each time to do remedial grading in the area was time consuming. He said that the Association is willing to sign a hold harmless agreement with the City and accept any liability involved in repairing the streets. After Council discussion, it was the consensus that Mr. Himelwright should apply for an annual permit as recommended in the staff report. BAYRIDGE CUL DE SAC Referring to a letter from Mr & Mrs Watt CLOSURE regarding the closure of the Bayridge (305 X 1408) Cul De Sac, it was the consensus that staff should research the policy on street closures and contact the Watts about their request. LEGISLATION (306 ) AB 469, and support AB 3660 ' T Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried to support AB 224, oppose AB 46, oppose TRANSPORATION Mayor Ryan reported that the Transporta- COMMITTEE (1505) tion Committee had met with a contractor and discussed the purchase of three 19 passenger busses for a transit system within the City. He then moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach that staff prepare a purchase RFP and negotiate the purchase of three 19 passenger busses (two equipped with handicapped lift access, and authorize expenditure of $100,000 out of Prop. A funds for the purchase of these three busses. Also, that staff make application to the Commission for these funds. TENTH ANNIVERSARY Mayor Ryan requested that this item be CELEBRATION placed on the agenda for the June 30th (1201) Work Session for reconsideration. Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein and carried that they have grave reservation on the cost of the boat ride aspect of the celebration. Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach and carried to set October 8th as the date for the Hesse Park dedication and that will be part of the City Anniversary Party. Discussion took place on whether further action would be taken on this matter and if an informal get together should be planned for August 28th at the Admiral Risty Restaurant between the hours of 6 P.M. and,9:00 P.M. FIRE RESISTANT In response to Council's question ROOFING (603 x 1801) of why the Roofing Ordinance was deleted from the Agenda, the City Manager responded that the Assistant Fire Chief had found a flaw in the proposed Ordinance. Councilwoman Hein requested that the data used by the Planning Commission for development of this Ordinance be made available to her; staff was requested to get the statistics from the Fire Dept. on the number of roof fires in this City. TTirmw 71 1 Q Q IA Responding for the Mayor's call for audience questions not on the Agenda was Raymond Barrett representing the Homeowners of the Palos Verdes Bay Club. He talked about the problems experienced with the development of the Tumanjian project. Council explained that the builders have been notified they could not operate the heavy equipment after 7 P.M. and that they must provide sprinkling to keep the dust down. Beach Access - Mr. Barrett complained about the collection of trash on the beach along the area of the Bay Club. He felt that this was a result of access provided by the proposed development. After Council discussion, it was the consensus that the developers should be contacted to verify that upon development that access would be closed off or at least discouraged. Rodent Control Mr. Barrett also complained about the rat problem in that area. It was the consensus that staff should contact the Health Dept. and have them come out and do something about the rodent problem. Barkentine Canyon - ( 6 0 4 ) Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Drive, talked about upper Barkentine Canyon and y how she felt what has been happening in that area over the last two years. It was the consensus that staff should check to see where the water flows after it passes the Fire Station. STATUS REPORT Council requested a date on the completion of the Narbonne right of way, a date for the gates into Hesse Park and requested that the Goals Committee and Abalone Cove Beach Improvement be added to the Status Report. FAIR HOUSING Referring to the letter recently received PROGRAM (701) from Los Angeles County dealing with the Jobs Bill Application, City Manager Guluzzy said that in order to get approval for the funding requested, the City will have to give part of those funds to the Fair Housing Congress. He requested Council direction on this matter. Council then discussed whether it was necessary to prove we have fair housing in order to get these funds, what type of an organization the Fair Housing Congress is,vand whether staff could get more information on the Housing Congress. Mayor Ryan's motion to not participate in the Fair Housing Agreement died for lack of a second. He then moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hein to send a letter to Congressman Lungren stating our objections to sending non - profit community action groups part of the grant as a condition of the City getting Federal Jobs Bills money. The motion carried on a two - one vote with Councilwoman Bacharach voting no. SEA COVE UNDERGROUNDING City Manager Guluzzy stated that he had DISTRICT ( 901) L received a letter from the Telephone Co. requesting $300 be paid in advance of any work being done by them on this District. He voiced his concern for expenditure of City funds on the District considering the problems experienc- ed with other undergrounding districts in the City. After Council discussion, it was the consensus that staff should ask a representative of the General Telephone to come to the next Council Meeting and explain the necessity of requiring this deposit. COUNCIL -6- JUNE 21, 1983 #702 - A4 POINT VICENTE Civil Engineer Siebert presented the WALKWAYS - June 21st memorandum concerning the ( 1201) soils consultant recommendation that since the Pt. Vicente soil is expan- sive all concrete slabs and walks in that area should be constructed over a 4 inch base. The contractor was asked to submit prices on several alternatives. For maintenance purposes and appearance, he said it would be desirable to use concrete at both vistas and around the building. Staff recommended that a Contract Change Order be approved to provide for using 2 inch asphalt concrete over a b inch base and around the building. Cost for this was estimated to be $1,950. Councilwoman Hein moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bacharach to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: AB SENT : ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: BACHARACH, HEIN, AND MAYOR RYAN NONE DYDA At 9 :55 P.M. the meeting adjourned to June 30th at 7:30 P .M. on motion of Councilwoman Hein and carried. COUNCIL 4007- JUNE 219 1983 CITY CLERK At 9 :55 P.M. the meeting adjourned to June 30th at 7:30 P .M. on motion of Councilwoman Hein and carried. COUNCIL 4007- JUNE 219 1983