CC AGD 20020618
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 2002
MIRALESTE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, 29323 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST
THEATRE ARTS BUILDING (TAB)
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
FLAG SALUTE:
NEXT RESOL. NO. 2002-48
NEXT ORD. NO. 376
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Motion to waive full reading.
Recommendation:
Adopt 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.
2. Minutes of Adjourned Meeting of May 21, and Meeting of June 4, 2002. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes.
3. Agreement for Legal Services – Thomas & Walton. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Approve the Attorney-Client Fee Agreement with Thomas &
Walton LLP to provide representation in the Indian Ridge Crest Gardens, L.P. v.
City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et al., lawsuit.
4. Civic Center Window Replacement Project. (Noble)
Recommendation:
(1) Award a contract for the replacement of windows in the
Planning Building to CTI Construction for an amount not to exceed $19,788 and
authorize staff to spend an additional $1,978 for possible extra work for a total
authorization of $21,766. (2) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
a contract with CTI Construction. (3) Authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000
for inspection services with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.
5. Ladera Linda Playground Improvement Project. (Vaish)
Recommendation:
(1) Award a $38,583 construction contract to Ryco
Construction for the construction of playground improvements at Ladera Linda
Park and authorize staff to spend an additional $3,860 for possible extra work for
a total authorization of $42,443.00. (2) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute a contract with Ryco Construction. (3) Authorize the expenditure of up
to $4,000 for inspection services with Jon David Cicchetti and Associates. (4)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2001-43, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002,
FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY’S QUIMBY FUND.
6. Establish New Speed Limit on Montemalaga Drive. (Jules)
Recommendation:
(1) Establish a speed limit of 35 mph on Montemalaga Drive
between Silver Spur Road and the westerly City limits. (2) ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING A SPEED LIMIT OF 35
MPH ON MONTEMALAGA DRIVE BETWEEN SILVER SPUR ROAD AND THE
WESTERLY CITY LIMITS.
7. Traffic Signal on Hawthorne Blvd. at Vallon Drive. (Jules)
Recommendation:
Authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of traffic signal
poles and mast arms in accordance with Section 2.44.14 of the Municipal Code
for a fee not to exceed $17,536.50.
8. Point Vicente Interpretive Center. (Lynch)
Recommendation:
(1) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a
Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to resolve the
City’s claims concerning the lead contamination at the Point Vicente Interpretive
Center site. (2) Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Right of Entry
Agreement to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Corps’
Agents to enter upon the Point Vicente property to perform the cleanup work.
9. Asset Capitalization Thresholds and GASB Statement No. 34 Infrastructure
Valuation. (Downs/Noble)
Recommendation:
Adopt the recommended asset capitalization thresholds.
10. 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:
11. View Restoration Permit No. 118 - Appeal (Appellant and Foliage Owner: Ms.
Lynn Doran, 4110 Maritime Drive; Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. James Beck, 4115
Maritime Drive). (Continued from May 21, 2002) (Nelson)
Recommendation:
Remand the matter back to the View Restoration
Commission to reconsider its decision on View Restoration Permit No. 118 in
light of the additional trimming that has been performed by the appellant since
the last public hearing.
12. Conditional Use Permit No. 215, Grading Permit No. 2229, Coastal Development
Permit No. 166, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 26073 – Long Point Resort Hotel
Project. (Mihranian)
Recommendation:
Review and discuss the proposed project, which includes
the Planning Commission’s recommendation on the original project and the new
project revisions reviewed by Staff, as well as the Draft Addendum to the
Certified EIR. If the proposed project is deemed acceptable by the Council,
conceptually approve the project and direct Staff to prepare the appropriate
Resolutions and Conditions of Approval for consideration at the July 16, 2002
meeting.
13. Code Amendment (Case No. ZON2002-00228): Wind Energy Ordinance. (Fox)
Recommendation:
(1) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. ___U, ADOPTING A WIND
ENERGY ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1207 AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. (2) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.
___ ADOPTING A WIND ENERGY ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY
BILL 1207.
14. Sidewalk Repair Program Delinquent Account. (Vaish)
Recommendation:
(1) Conduct a public hearing to consider one delinquent
account for sidewalk repairs. (2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-__, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES ORDERING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT,
THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY AND THE PLACEMENT
OF CHARGES ON THE REAL PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION OF
UNPAID SIDEWALK REPAIR ASSESSMENTS.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(at approximately 8:40 P.M.)
(This section of the agenda is for audience comments on items NOT on the agenda.)
REGULAR BUSINESS:
15. Appointment of chair for Emergency Preparedness Task Force. (Purcell)
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Recommendation:
Appoint one of the four candidates for chair of the
Emergency Preparedness Task Force.
16. South Coast County Golf Course Presentation by Jim Tarr. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Hear a presentation from Mr. Jim Tarr regarding hazardous
materials issues related to development of the proposed South Coast County
Golf Course in Rolling Hills Estates.
17. Purchase of Emergency Generator for the Abalone Cove Sewer System.
(Massetti)
Recommendation:
Award a contract under the provisions of Municipal Code
2.44.140 (d) to Sun Electric to obtain a trailer-mounted emergency generator for
the Abalone Cove Sewer System for a cost of $16,023.91 and authorize staff to
spend an additional $1,976.09 for possible additional work or unforeseen
conditions for a total authorization of $18,000.00.
18. California Redemption/Refund Value Payment And Contract Amendment.
(Ramezani)
Recommendation:
Direct staff to prepare a contract amendment for the City's
exclusive residential solid waste and recycling agreements with Ivy Rubbish
Disposal and Waste Management of Los Angeles clarifying the language on
payment of California Redemption/Refund Value (CRV) revenue to the City
19. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Salary and Hourly ranges for all Competitive
and Management Job Classifications. (Park)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2002-__, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ESTABLISHING SALARY AND HOURLY RANGES FOR ALL COMPETITIVE
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EMPLOYEE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AT THE 60 PERCENTILE.
20. League of California Cities Resolution. (Councilman Clark/Evans)
Recommendation:
Authorize Councilmember Larry Clark to submit a
Resolution to the California League of Cities Advocating the Development of
Additional Funds to Support Conversion of Overhead Utilities to Underground.
21. November 2002 Election RPV Term Limits Ballot Initiative (Councilman Clark
Recommendation:
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council sponsor a Term Limits
Ballot Initiative for inclusion in the November 2002 election, that will give the
residents of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes the opportunity to vote for or
against the institution of a two (2) consecutive terms, no life time ban, term limit
applicable to Rancho Palos Verdes council members in the future.
22. Applicants for View Restoration Mediator Positions – Set Date to Interview.
(Purcell) (Continued from meting of June 12, 2002)
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Recommendation:
Set a date to interview the applicants for View Restoration
Mediator positions.
23. City Council Reports. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Make City Council reports as required by City Council Policy
Number 23.
ORAL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
(This section designated to oral reports from
councilmembers to report on Council assignments.)
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to a time and place certain only if you wish to meet
prior to the next regular meeting.
view the agenda at or
www.palosverdes.com/RPV
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