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ANCHOALOS ERDES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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6:00 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. 2001-65
NEXT ORD. NO. 370
RECYCLE DRAWING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to waive full reading.
1.
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 councilmembers after the reading of the title.
2. Minutes of August 21, 2001. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
3. Hawthorne Boulevard Beautification. (Allison)
Recommendation:
(1) Approve the preliminary median and parkway landscape
plan for Hawthorne Boulevard. (2) Authorize a contract amendment with Land
Images, Inc., to provide professional services in an amount of up to $53,500 to
prepare final construction plans for the first phase of landscape improvements
for Hawthorne Boulevard. (3) Revise the expenditure plan for the Recycling
Fund, to reprogram funds from the neighborhood beautification program to
Hawthorne Boulevard Beautification efforts. (4) Request staff to prepare a
fence/wall improvement program for Hawthorne Boulevard that establishes a
fence/wall standard for Hawthorne Boulevard, and provides City funding for a
portion of the cost of private fence/wall replacement.
4. Informal Bid and Pre-Ordering of HDPE Pipe for the Palos Verdes Drive South
Drainage Repair Project. (Massetti)
Recommendation:
Review and reconfirm by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, the
Council’s previous action on August 21 to authorize staff to conduct an informal
bid process and pre-order HDPE drainage pipe for the Palos Verdes Drive South
Drainage Repair Project.
5. Informal Bid and Pre-Ordering of HDPE and RCP Pipe for the San Ramon
Drainage and Landslide Stabilization Project. (Petru)
Recommendation:
Review and reconfirm by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, the
Council’s previous action on August 21 to authorize staff to conduct an informal
bid process and pre-order HDPE and RCP drainage pipe for the San Ramon
Drainage and Landscape Stabilization Project.
6. Contract Amendments for San Ramon Project. (Petru)
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to amend the
Professional Service Agreements associated with the San Ramon Project as
follows: (1) Increase AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc. contract by $39,857
for a total contract amount of $84,107. (2) Increase DMC Engineering contract
by $70,220 for a total contract amount of $124,610. (3) Increase Helix
Environmental Planning Inc. contract by $14,500 for a total contract amount of
$48,200.
7. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, and the
Director of Public Works to accept Easements for the San Ramon Landslide
Repair and Drainage Project. (Lynch)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES WHICH
AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER, THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT EASEMENTS ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY FROM PROPERTY OWNERS.
8. Notice of Completion for Signal Modifications on Hawthorne Boulevard at
Granvia Altamira/Ridgegate Drive. (Massetti)
Recommendation:
(1) Accept the work as complete. (2) Authorize the City
Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and if no
claims are filed 35 days after recordation, notify the surety company to exonerate
the payment and performance bonds. (3) Authorize the Director of Public Works
to release the 10% retention payment to Steiny and Company 35 days after
recordation of the Notice of Completion by the County Recorder contingent on
no claims being filed on the project.
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9. Comment Letter on Draft EIR/EIS for the Proposed Master Plan Improvements
at Los Angeles International Airport. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Approve the comment letter of the Draft EIR/EIS for the
proposed master plan improvements at Los Angeles International Airport and
authorize the Mayor to sign the letter on behalf of the City Council.
10. June Treasurer’s Report. (McLean)
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Continuing Appropriations. (Downs)
Recommendation:
(1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, 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, TO CONTINUE CERTAIN EXPENDITURE
APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. (2) ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-33,
THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001, TO REDUCE
THE BUDGET FOR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS THAT WILL BE
REBUDGETED AND INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BUDGET.
12. Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget Adjustments. (Downs)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING
RESOLUTION 2000-33, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR
2000-2001, TO INCREASE BUDGETED APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL
FUND AND RECYCLING FUND.
13. Register of Demands. (McLean)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, 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 HEARING:
14. Revision to the Conditions of Approval - Vesting Tentative Tract Maps 50666 and
50667. Location: Ocean Trails. (Allison)
Recommendation:
(1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES A
APPROVING ADDENDUM 13 TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 36
FOR REVISION “R”. (2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING REVISION “R” TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 50666.
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(3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
REVISION “R” TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 50667, REVISING THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO REVISE A DEADLINE FOR
RECONSTRUCTING LA ROTONDA DRIVE, ADDING A NEW DEADLINE FOR
RE-PAVING PORTIONS OF LA ROTONDA DRIVE, AND PLACING A NEW
DEADLINE ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH.
15. Tentative Tract Map No. 52666, Grading Permit No. 2282, and Environmental
Assessment No. 708 (3200 Palos Verdes Drive West). (Mihranian)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM. (2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
52666, GRADING PERMIT NO. 2282 AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NO. 708, THEREBY ALLOWING THE LAND DIVISION OF A 3.92-ACRE LOT
INTO 13 LOTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH
APPROXIMATELY 16,500 CUBIC YARDS OF EARTH MOVEMENT.
16. Proposed Amendment to Ocean Trails Development Agreement and
Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions. (McLean)
Recommendation:
Approve the proposed Amendment to Ocean Trails
Development Agreement and the Amendment to Declaration of Restrictions
regarding the determination of Ocean Trail’s golf tax liability and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the documents on behalf of the City.
RECESS:
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:
17. Amendment of Municipal Code - Golf Tax. (Lynch)
Recommendation:
INTRODUCE NO. __ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY’S
GOLF TAX.
18. Fencing and Signage at Inspiration Point. (Carry over from August 21) (Petru)
Recommendation:
Approve the fencing design and signage for Inspiration
Point and direct staff to install said improvements.
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19. Review of Large Domestic Animal Nonconformity Statement No. 8
(Sunshine, 6 Limetree Lane). (Carry over from August 21) (Fox)
Recommendation:
Affirm staff’s determination that the keeping of a maximum
of twelve (12) large domestic animals - of which a maximum of seven (7) animals
may be boarded - may be “grandfathered” for the property at 6 Limetree Lane.
20. Vallon Drive/Hawthorne Boulevard Signalization. (Allison)
Recommendation:
Consider the recommendation from the Traffic Committee
to install a signal at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Vallon Drive.
21. Adoption of City Council Policy on Border Issues. (Carry over from August 21).
(Rojas)
Recommendation:
Review and adopt City Council Policy No. 34 which
establishes a policy for handling “Border Issues.”
22. Border Issues Status Report. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Review the current status of border issues and provide
direction to the City Council Committee and staff.
23. Request for Waiver of the Penalty Fee related to Conditional Use Permit No.
230. (Requestor: James Kay, 26708 Indian Peak Road). (Fox)
Recommendation:
Deny the requested fee waiver.
24. U-Turn Restriction at Hawthorne Boulevard and Highridge Road. (Allison)
Recommendation:
Remove the U-Turn restriction at the intersection of
Hawthorne Boulevard and Highridge Road.
25. Mobile Food Vendor Controls. (Carry over from August 21) (Evans)
Recommendation:
Direct staff to prepare an amended ordinance imposing
additional restrictions on mobile food vendor parking.
26. City Council Assignments. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Make Council assignments to certain delegate and
alternate positions previously held by former Councilman Byrd.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to a time and place certain only if you wish to meet prior to
the next regular meeting.
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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
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 Les Evans, City Attorney Carol Lynch, and Public
Works Director Dean Allison.
Negotiating Parties: Barry Hon and Michael Walker.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Anticipated Litigation
:
(G.C 54956.9(b)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council/Agency on
the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and
circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City
Council/Agency.
____________1_____________
(Number of Potential Cases)
A statement (voice mail message) made by Greg Sanders representing Sprint
outside an open meeting of City and a record of the statement was made by
Carol Lynch, City Attorney prior to the meeting and is available for public
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