CC AGD 20020521
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 2002
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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6:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BROWN
ACT CHECKLIST FOR DETAILS.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
FLAG SALUTE:
NEXT RESOL. NO. 2002-35
NEXT ORD. NO. 376
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
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1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 2 Regular Meeting and May 6 Adjourned
Meeting. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes.
2. Crossing Guard Services for the 2002-2003 School Year: Amendment No. 10 to
All City Management Services Contract. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
Amendment No. 10 to the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc.
(All City), for an amount not to exceed $8,376.00 to provide crossing guard
services at Miraleste Intermediate School for the 2002-2003 School Year.
3. Rejection of Bids and Request to Readvertise. (Still)
Recommendation:
Reject all bids for the maintenance of City owned parks/trails
and authorize staff to re-advertise
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4. Commercial Refuse and Collection Agreement with United Pacific Waste.
(Ramezani)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a
Nonexclusive Franchise Agreement for Commercial Refuse Collection and
Disposal Services with United Pacific Waste to be effective through December
31, 2002.
5. Sewer and Storm Drain Transfer and Bond Exoneration/Reduction – Tract
45667; Location: PV Dr. So. And Tramonto. (Massetti)
Recommendation:
(1) ADOPT RESOLUTION 2002-___, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT A TRANSFER AND
CONVEYANCE OF THE STORM DRAIN FACILITIES KNOWN AS MTD 1353 IN
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR FUTURE OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF. (2) Authorize the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute a Quitclaim of Easements for the subject storm drain
improvements to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. (3) Authorize
Staff to notify the surety company to exonerate, or reduce as appropriate, the
Payment and Performance bonds upon confirmation from the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Department and Los Angeles Flood Control District that the
storm drain and sewer facilities have been accepted and that maintenance has
been transferred to the County.
6. Acceptance of the Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee for Final Parcel Map
No. 19062; Location: 18 Rockinghorse Road (Planning Case No. SUB2002-
00001). (Fox)
Recommendation:
Accept the parkland dedication in-lieu fee for Final Parcel
Map No. 19062 in the amount of $4,943.05.
7. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Three-Year Cooperation
Agreement. (Huey).
Recommendation:
(1) Authorize the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to continue
its participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for
Federal Fiscal Years 2003-2005. (2)ADOPT RESOLUTION 2002- , A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM, AND ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS. (3) Authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk to execute the proposed Agreement with the County of Los
Angeles Community Development Commission (CDC).
8. Street Sweeping Services for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. (Allison)
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Recommendation:
(1) Approve a one-year extension to an existing contract for
street sweeping services with R.F. Dickson and Company. (2) Approve a five
percent cost increase for the street sweeping services contract for Fiscal Year
2002-2003.
9. Budget Adjustment for California Contract Cities Conference. (Petru)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2002- , A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A
$10,000 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR FY 01-02 TO THE RECREATION &
PARKS – SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
CONFERENCE.
10. Request to Extend the Use of Temporary Personnel. (Petru)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2002- , A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF
ALLOWED EMPLOYMENT FOR A RETIRED EMPLOYEE PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE; AND, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
2002-21.
11. Register of Demands. (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002- , 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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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12. View Restoration Permit No. 118 - Appeal (Applicants: Mr. and Mrs. James
Beck, 4110 Maritime Drive; Foliage Owner: Ms. Lynn Doran, 4115 Maritime
Drive). (Nelson)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2002- , A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AFFIRMING THE
DECISION OF THE VIEW RESTORATION COMMISSION AND APPROVING
VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT NO. 118 UPON FINDING THAT ALL
APPLICABLE FINDINGS HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY MADE AND ALL
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17.02.040(C)(2) HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(at approximately 8:40 P.M.)
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments on items NOT on the agenda.)
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REGULAR BUSINESS:
13. Appointment of Members to the Recreation & Parks Committee and Appointment
of a Chair for the Equestrian Committee. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
(1) Appoint seven members to the Recreation & Parks
Committee: Four members with a term of office until March 7, 2006; and, three
members with a term of office until March 2, 2004; and (2) Set 6:00 P.M.
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Tuesday, June 4 as the date to interview appointees for the position of chair for
this board. (3) Appoint a chair for the Equestrian Committee.
14. Equestrian Committee Report on a Possible City Equestrian Facility. (Fox)
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation on the findings of the Equestrian
Committee subcommittee regarding the feasibility of a City Equestrian Facility,
and provide direction as appropriate.
15. Roadside Maintenance Contract. (Allison)
Recommendation:
(1) Award a three-year contract for roadside maintenance
services to U.S. Landscape, Inc, in an amount equal to $156,000. (2) Authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with U.S. Landscape, Inc. (3)
Authorize the expenditure of up to $194,200. for Fiscal Year 2002-2003.
16. Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2002-
2003. (Ramezani)
Recommendation:
(1) Maintain the current monthly residential solid waste and
recycling rates for Waste Management of Los Angeles and Ivy Rubbish Disposal
during FY 02-03. (2) Apply the estimated $18,480 excess collection due from
the Waste Management of Los Angeles contract for the period of July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2003, to offset any future rate increases. (3) Request the
Director of Finance to establish a new account in the Solid Waste Fund to
deposit excess collection from the Waste Management of Los Angeles contract.
17. Recreational Vehicle Street Parking and Residential Storage. (Neth)
Recommendation:
Provide staff with direction as whether to initiate any code
amendments to address the issues associated with RV parking and storage on
public streets and private property.
18. Letter of Support for I-405 Arterial Improvement Initiative (Park)
Recommendation:
Consider supporting the request for $750,000 in the FY02-
03 transportation appropriation bill for the South Bay I-405 arterial improvements
initiative.
19. Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Consider the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority
program to install surveillance cameras in certain busses and advise the City
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Council representatives to the Transit Authority on whether or not to support the
practice when consideration of the issue is before the Authority Board.
20. School District Liaison. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Consider the appointment of a City Council liaison
committee to meet with a similar committee representing the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District or select some potential dates in July and
August for a joint meeting of the City Council and the School Board.
21. League of California Cities Membership. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Consider Councilmember Gardiner’s proposal to withdraw
from membership in the League of California Cities.
22. League of California Cities Resolution. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Consider Councilmember Clark’s proposal to submit a
resolution to the League of California Cites for consideration at the annual
conference in October.
23. Los Angeles County West Vector Control District – City Representative. (Purcell)
Recommendation
: Determine who is to be the City’s representative to the
Vector Control District Board for the new term of office beginning June 26, 2002.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA CHECKLIST
Based on Government Code Section 54954.5
(All Statutory References are to California Government Code Sections)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
G.C. 54956.8
Potential purchase of open space.
Property: Filiorum 7572-012-024, 7572-012-028, 7572-012-029,
7573-003-016, 7581-023-031, 7581-023-029, 7572-002-022
City Negotiators: City Manager; City Attorney; and, Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement, and Keith Lenard.
Negotiating Parties: York Long Point Associates
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Property: APN 7564-005-001, 7572-001-001 TO 004, 06 AND 07, 7581-023-011
City Negotiators: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works,
Director of Planning Building and Code Enforcement, and
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Keith Lenard.
Negotiating Parties: Barry Hon and Michael Walker.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
CLOSED SESSION TO SET JUST COMPENSATION
ALTAMIRA CANYON ACQUISITION
City Negotiators: Les Evans, City Manager; Carol Lynch, City Attorney; Dean Allison,
Director of Public Works
1. Property: Address Not Assigned
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-017-003
Negotiating Parties: Alan H. Mendel
2. Property: 11 Figtree Drive
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-017-002
Negotiating Parties: Michael Chiles and Jayne Chiles
3. Property: 10± Figtree Drive
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-017-001
Negotiating Parties: Michael Chiles and Jayne Chiles
4. Property: 9 Figtree Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-009
Negotiating Parties: Charles D. and Mary E. Oreb, Trustees of the Oreb
Family Trust
5. Property: 8 Thyme Place
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-015
Negotiating Parties: John D. and Sallie M. Reeves, Trustees of the
Reeves Family Trust
6. Property: 7± Thyme Place
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-014
Negotiating Parties: John D. and Sallie M. Reeves, Trustees of the
Reeves Family Trust
7. Property: 5± Thyme Place
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Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-010
Negotiating Parties: Neil G. Siegel, and Robyn C. Friend
8. Property: 14 Cinnamon Lane
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-011
Negotiating Parties: Charles E. Parks, Jr., Trustee of the Parks
Family Trust
9. Property: 26 Sweetbay Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-013-015
Negotiating Parties: Michele A. Smith
10. Property: 28± Sweetbay Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-013-016
Negotiating Parties: Michele A. Smith
11. Property: 33 Sweetbay Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-011-031
Negotiating Parties: Robert G. Douglas, Trustee of the
Douglas Woodruff Family Trust
12. Property: 60 Narcissa Drive
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-011-027
Negotiating Parties: Robert B. and Rae A. Bauer, Trustees of
Bauer Trust
13. Property: 27± Sweetbay Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-011-028
Negotiating Parties: Robert B. and Rae A. Bauer, Trustees of
The Bauer Trust
14. Property: Address Not Assigned
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-013-017
Negotiating Parties: William M. and Lynn B. Petak/
Mark C. and Katherine M. Fairchild
15. Property: 22± Sweetbay Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-013-017
Negotiating Parties: Mark C. and Katherine M. Fairchild
16. . Property: 20± Sweetbay Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-013-018
Negotiating Parties: Mark C. and Katherine M. Fairchild
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17. Property: 18± Sweetbay Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-013-019
Negotiating Parties: Betty A. Turner
18. Property: No Street Access
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-022
Negotiating Parties: Hale J. Field and Chapin E. Field
19. . Property: 10 Pomegranate Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-021
Negotiating Parties: Hale J. Field and Betty E. Strauss
20. Property: 8± Pomegranate Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-016-020
Negotiating Parties: Hale J. Field and Betty E. Strauss
21. Property: 6± Pomegranate Road
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-017-019
Negotiating Parties: Sepp Donahower
22. . Property: 3± Peppertree Drive
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-017-035
Negotiating Parties: Patricia M. Brown
23. Property: 1 Narcissa Drive
Assessor Parcel Number: 7572-017-034
Negotiating Parties: Vicki Pinkham
Existing Litigation
:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: People of the State; City of Rancho Palos Verdes v. Mark J. Abrams
Case No: California Court of Appeal Case No. B151086
Name of Case: Mark J. Abrams v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Case No: United States District Court Case No. 00-09071 SVW (RNBx)
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