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ANCHOANCHOALOS ALOS ERDESERDES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 16, 2001
FRED HESSE COMMUNITY PARK, 29301 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
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6:30 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. 2001-82
NEXT ORD. NO. 371
CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
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 council members after the reading of the title.
2. Minutes of September 4, 2001. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes.
3. Ordinance No. 370 - Amendment of Municipal Code - Golf Tax. (Lynch)
Recommendation:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 370, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY’S
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GOLF TAX. (This ordinance was re-introduced at the October 2 Meeting.)
4. Funding Appropriation For Solid Waste Activities. (Ramezani)
Recommendation:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-43, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2001-2002, TO INCREASE BUDGETED APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
SOLID WASTE FUND TO FUND VARIOUS RECYCLING AND NPDES
ACTIVITIES.
5. Approve Agreement For Electronics Recycling Day. (Ramezani)
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement
with SoCal Computer Recyclers for an Electronics/Computer recycling event.
6. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Cities of Lomita, Lakewood,
Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach and Torrance, and Food Finders, A Non-
Profit Organization and Approve Budget Adjustments. (Ramezani)..
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Lomita, Lakewood,
Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach and Torrance, and Food Finders, a non-
profit organization, relative to the administration and management of a Reuse
Assistance Grant that was previously approved by the California Integrated
Waste Management Board (CIWMB). 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-43, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY
2001-2002, TO INCREASE BUDGETED APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SOLID
WASTE FUND TO FUND THE GRANT’S REQUIRED MATCH.
7. Arterial Rehabilitation Program: Crenshaw and Hawthorne Boulevard. (Huey)
Recommendation:
1)ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-43, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002, FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY’S
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND.
8. Acquisition of Vehicle For The Department Of Public Works. (Allison)
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Department of Public Works to purchase a
new vehicle. 2) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a purchase
agreement with Golden State Truck Center, in the amount of $20,250.08.
9. Watershed, Wildlife and Parks Improvement Bond Act of 2000, Urban and
Community Forestry Grant Program. (Allison)
Recommendation:
1) Authorize staff to apply for a grant from the Watershed,
Wildlife and Parks Improvement Bond Act of 2000 Urban and Community
Forestry Program. 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ANY
AGREEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT.
10. Trees For The Millennium Grant. (Allison)
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Recommendation:
1) Authorize the expenditure of up to $80,000 (in street and
landscape maintenance) to purchase and install new trees within the City’s parks
and public rights-of-way. 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VEDES, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-43, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002, FROM THE CITY’S GAS TAX FUND.
11. Contract Addendum No. 4 For The Long Point Resort Hotel/Golf Course
Environmental Impact Report. (Mihranian)
Recommendation:
Approve Contract Addendum No. 4 to the Agreement for
Consulting Services between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Robert Bein,
William Frost & Associates (RBF) for preparation of the Long Point Resort
Hotel/Golf Course Environmental Impact Report, in the amount of $138,689.
12. Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District – Appointment of Board Member.
(Purcell)
Recommendation:
Appoint Emily Vaughan to serve on the Abalone Cove
Landslide Abatement District Board of Directors until November 2003.
13. California Integrated Waste Management Board Grant Applications. (Allison)
Recommendation:
1) Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit a grant
application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for funding
assistance to install a rubberized surface at the East View Park Playground area.
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR
PAYMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESSING AND ACCEPTANCE OF
THESE GRANTS.
14. Park Playground Accessibility and Recycling Grant Program. (Allison)
Recommendation:
1) Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board for the upgrade of play
equipment at Abalone Cove. 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-__, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AGREEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR PAYMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PROCESSING AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GRANT.
15. 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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October 16, 2001
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PUBLIC HEARING:
16. Tentative Tract Map No. 53305, Conditional Use Permit No. 228, Grading Permit
No. 2242 and Environmental Assessment No. 738 (Applicant: JCC Homes, Inc.,
Landowner: California Water Service Company, 5837 Crest Road). (Fox)
Recommendation:
Table this matter until the Planning Commission has
completed its review of the revised project proposal.
17. Continued 6-Month Review of Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit.
(Schonborn)
Continued 6-Month Review of Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 2
(Applicant: Roger Grove, “Ride to Fly-To-Fly”, 50 Narcissa Drive)
Recommendation:
Determine that the “Ride-to-Fly” therapeutic riding program
is operating in compliance with the conditions of approval for Conditional Large
Domestic Animal Permit No. 2, and receive and file this report.
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:
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18. Approval of the August 21 Minutes. (Purcell)
Recommendation:
Consider Councilman Stern’s amendment to the August 21,
2001 minutes.
19. Purchase of HDPE Pipe For The Palos Verdes Drive South Drainage Repair
Project. (Massetti)
Recommendation:
Authorize the purchase of HDPE pipe for the Palos Verdes
Drive South Drainage Repair Project from P & F Distributors for $38,874.60 plus
authorize staff to spend an additional $3,125.40 for possible extra work, for a
total authorization of $42,000.
20. Storm Drain Repairs Near Palos Verdes Drive South At Peppertree Drive.
(Massetti)
Recommendation:
1) Award a construction contract on a time and material
basis for drainage repairs to Colich and Sons, L.P. for an amount not to exceed
$72,000. 2) Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract with
Colich and Sons on behalf of the City. 3) Award a contract for design,
construction management and inspection services to Merit Civil Engineering, an
on-call consultant, and authorize the expenditure in the amount of $22,000. 4)
Award a contract for design phase environmental coordination, construction
phase environmental coordination and inspection services to Helix
Environmental Planning, Inc., an on-call consultant, and authorize expenditure in
the amount of $18,000.
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21. Geology Review – Zone II (Evans)
Recommendation:
Amend the Professional Services Agreement with Cotton,
Shires and Associates for the review of existing geologic and geotechnical
documents related to Zone II to authorize the expenditure of an additional
$15,000 from Building and Safety Account 402.35 Technical and Professional
Services.
22. Palos Verdes Drive East Drainage Improvement Program. (Massetti)
Recommendation:
1) Receive status report from RBF Consulting regarding
proposed drainage improvements along Palos Verdes Drive. 2) Authorize Staff to
proceed with design for the drainage system most in need of immediate
repair/replacement. 3) Authorize Staff to request proposals from qualified
environmental consultants to obtain environmental clearance for all 15 of the
deficient drainage systems on Palos Verdes Drive East. 4) Authorize staff to
obtain any necessary Right of Way permits required for the successful
completion of this project.
23. Ocean Trails – Review of Water Control Plan. (Pfost)
Recommendation:
Approve the Ocean Trails’ Interim Operations and
Maintenance Manual for Water Control, Groundwater Monitoring, and Ground
Movement Monitoring Facilities.
24. George and Pauline Chapin. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Confirm that the City has not forgotten the murders of
George and Pauline Chapin and ask that the Sheriff expend renewed effort to
solve the case.
25. City Council Policy For Disclosure. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Adopt a City Council Policy for the disclosure of
communications between City Council members and any person regarding a
development proposal.
26. Long Point Land Use. (Evans)
Recommendation:
Consider directing the Long Point Developer to minimize the
use of the Upper Point Vicente property by placing more golf holes on the Long
Point property through elimination of the villas.
27. Holiday Appreciation Reception. (Petru)
Recommendation:
Select a date for the annual holiday appreciation reception
for City Committee Members, Commissioners, and Staff Members.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
ORAL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
(This section designated to oral reports from
councilmembers who wish/need to report on Council assignments.)
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ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourn to October 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Hesse Park.
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
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.
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(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
inspection in the City Clerk's office.
View the agenda at or
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