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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 16, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Mayor Lyon at Ladera Linda
Community Center, 32201 Forrestal Drive, notice having been given with affidavit
thereto on file.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: Ferraro, McTaggart, Stern, and Mayor Lyon
ABSENT: Byrd
Also present were City Manager Les Evans and City Attorney Carol Lynch.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McTaggart, to approve the
agenda, as presented. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Stern moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McTaggart, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Palos Verdes Drive South Roadway and Drainage Construction Notice of
Completion
(1) Accepted the work as complete. (2) Authorized 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 of to exonerate the Payment and Performance
bonds. (3) Authorized the Director of Public Works to release the 10% retention
payment to Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company 35 days after recordation of the
Notice of Completion by the County Recorder contingent on no claims being filed on the
project.
Award Professional Services Agreements for Source Reduction and Recycling
Element (SRRE) and Used Oil Block Grant Implementation, and support services
for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 and Fiscal Year 2002 -2003
(1) Awarded a professional services agreement to SCS Engineers to provide support
services for the City's implementation of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element
(SRRE) and Used Oil Block Grant programs for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 and Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 in amounts not to exceed $17,500 and $24,780, respectively. (2). Awarded
a professional services agreement to E. Tseng and Associates to provide support
services for the preparation of the City's Year 2000 annual report, possible SB 1066
Time Extension Request and related work for Fiscal Year 2000 -2001 and Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 in amounts not to exceed $2,200 and $7,500, respectively. (3) Authorized
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with SCS Engineers for
implementation of the SRRE and Used Oil Block Grant programs for Fiscal Year 2001-
2002 and Fiscal Year 2002 -2003, with an option to extend the agreement for an
additional year (Fiscal Year 2003 -2004) at the City's sole discretion. (4) Authorized the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with E. Tseng and Associates for
the preparation of the City's year 2000 annual report, possible SB 1066 Time Extension
request and related work for Fiscal Year 2000 -2001 and Fiscal Year 2001 -2002.
Professional Services Agreement -- Home Improvement Program
(1) Approved a professional services agreement with MDG Associates to administer the
Home Improvement Program for a not -to- exceed amount of $35,000 for Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 and a not -to- exceed amount of $35,000 for Fiscal Year 2002 -2003. (2)
Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the proposed Agreement with MDG
Associates.
Purchase of Tax - Defaulted Property
Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign an Agreement to Purchase Tax -
Defaulted Property for a 17.44 -acre vacant parcel located adjacent to Del Cerro Park.
Resol. No. 2001- 46 - Register of Demands (602)
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -46, 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.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, McTaggart, Stern, and Mayor Lyon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Byrd
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REGULAR BUSINESS:
Garden Village Shopping Center Geologic Study
City Manager Evans presented the staff report of June 16, 2001 and the
recommendation to authorize a study of geologic and soil conditions adjacent to the
Garden Village Shopping Center on Western Avenue.
Council discussion centered on the importance of this investigation.
Don Shults, 2129 Velez Drive, felt that the study would add credibility to what the
Homeowners Association has been saying since Association input to the Garden
Village Shopping Center project had not been implemented and he mentioned that
there may also be geological problems with the senior high -rise that has been
approved.
Council suggested that the HOA keep a log of their conversations with developers and
agencies.
April Sandell, 28026 Pontevedra Drive, felt that all the geology work performed so far
had concentrated on stabilizing the Garden Village project area and ignored the
impacts to adjacent properties. She pointed out that the center has had settlement
problems ever since it was first constructed and asked for assurance that the soils
investigation would include the storm drain work done in 1993.
Council discussion centered on the time period of 30 days to oppose a Negative
Declaration; the response from the City of Los Angeles regarding this project and the
ad hoc committee's upcoming meeting with the new Los Angeles City Councilmember;
and, how rights of the City and rights of the residents differed.
Mayor Pro Tern McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to authorize a
study of geologic and soil conditions adjacent to the Garden Village Shopping Center
on Western Avenue. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
April Sandell, 28026 Pontevedra Drive, said that the newspapers have not been
reporting the Garden Village Shopping Center matter correctly and they have not been
fair.
ORAL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Pro Tem MCTaggart reported on his
testimony at LAWA hearings on the Airport Expansion EIR.
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ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned at 9:45 A.M. on motion of Mayor Lyon.
ATTEST:
CI CLERK
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