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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 19, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Hollingsworth at Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed to a
closed session per the Brown Act Checklist attached to the agenda. The meeting was
reconvened at 7:00 P.M. After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was answered as
follows:
PRESENT: Byrd, Lyon, McTaggart, Ferraro and Mayor Hollingsworth
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Les Evans; Assistant City Manager Carolynn Petru;
City Attorney Carol Lynch; Director of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement Joel
Rojas; Acting Director of Public Works Dean Allison; Director of Finance Dennis
McLean; Director of Administrative Services /City Clerk Jo Purcell; Senior Planner Greg
Pfost; Senior Administrative Analyst Gina Park; Project Coordinator Emmanuel Ursu;
and, Recording Secretary Jackie Drasco.
CEREMONIAL EVENTS: (1) Presentation by Steve Smith, representing the
Railroad Board for the Lomita Railroad Museum (304 x 1101)
Two members of the Board of the Directors for the Lomita Railroad Museum, discussed
the history and future development of the museum.
(2) Recognition of the Peninsula 10 & Under Girls Softball All -Star "Pantherettes "
as the 1999 All -Star Champions (304 x 1101)
George Uraguchi, coach of this local softball team, introduced the team members and
described their undefeated record this past year.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to discuss the
Airplane Noise item before the public hearings. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, spoke to the Minutes of December 15; stated her
opposition to the concept of a two -year budget; commented on the animal control
report; and, asked for additional information regarding the funds for NPDES and catch
basins.
Council and Staff clarified that the NPDES permit was inherited by the City and that the
Proposition A funds instead of General Fund money was being used for retrofitting.
Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
Motion to waive full reading of ordinances presented at this meeting.
Adopted 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.
Minutes (301)
Approved the minutes of December 15, 1998 and January 5, 1999.
Two -Year Budget Ordinance (602)
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 343, THEREBY AMENDING CHAPTER 3.32 (BUDGET
ADMINISTRATION) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO
DESCRIBE AND CLARIFY THE TWO -YEAR BUDGET PROCESS.
Animal Control Contract Services Six -Month Status Report (1104 x 1101)
Ordered report received and filed.
Professional Services Agreement - Landscape Architecture Services for Median
Landscaping Projects (1204 x 1405)
(1) Awarded a professional services agreement to Kobata Associates, Inc. for
landscape architecture services for the Palos Verdes Drive East median between San
Ramon Drive and Casilina Drive; and Hawthorne Boulevard median between Palos
Verdes Drive West and Via Rivera for an amount of $18,480.00, and authorize the
expenditure of up to an additional $2,000 for unanticipated services, and reimbursable
expenses for a total authorization of $20,480.00; and, (2) Authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement.
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Notice of Completion for the San Ramon Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project (PW
9828) (ZLR Constructors Company) (604 x1204)
(1) Accepted the work as completed; (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, and upon the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond, notify the
surety company of the exoneration of the Payment and Performance bonds; and, (3)
authorized the Finance Director to release the 10% retention payment 35 days after
recordation of the Notice of Completion by the County Recorder contingent upon no
claims being filed on the project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty
bond.
Notice of Completion for the Repair of a Storm Drain near Palos Verdes Drive
East and Bronco Drive (PW9824) (Superior Gunite) (604 x 1204)
(1) Accepted the work as completed; and (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, and upon the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond, notify the
surety company to exonerate the Payment and Performance bonds; and (3)
authorized the Finance Director to release the 10% retention payment 35 days after
recordation of the Notice of Completion by the County Recorder contingent upon no
claims being filed on the project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty
bond.
Notice of Completion for Drainage Improvements on Palos Verdes Drive West
between Alida Place and the Northerly City Limit (PW 9913) (Colich & Sons)
(604 x 1204)
(1) Accepted the work as completed; (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, and upon the contractor posting an acceptable warranty bond, notify the
surety company of the exoneration of the Payment and Performance bonds; and, (3)
authorized the Finance Director to release the 10% retention payment 35 days after
recordation of the Notice of Completion by the County Recorder contingent upon no
claims being filed on the project, and the contractor posting an acceptable warranty
bond.
Resol. No. 99 -02 - Authorizing Application for a Proposition 'A' Grant for NPDES
Implementation (1204 x 1402)
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 99 -02, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR A
PROPOSITION'A' GRANT TO INSTALL CATCH BASIN INSERTS AS A BEST
MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
Commercial Refuse Collection and Disposal Services Agreement with Integrated
Waste Industries, Inc. (1204 x 1301)
Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Nonexclusive Franchise
Agreement for Commercial Refuse Collection and Disposal Services with Integrated
Waste Industries, Inc., to be effective through December 31, 1999.
Resol. No 99 -03 - Register of Demands (602)
ADOPTED RESOL. N0. 99 -031 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, Lyon McTaggart, Byrd, and Mayor Hollingsworth
NOES: None
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Aircraft Noise Complaint Status (305 x 1101)
City Manager Evans presented the staff report of January 19, 1999 and the
recommendation to receive the verbal report from P.A.N.I.C. (Peninsula Aircraft
Noise /Safety Information Committee) and provide staff direction.
Councilman McTaggart requested that the City take a position because the FAA would
not deal with individual citizens. Additionally, he reported that he would address the
FAA Task Force meeting on January 29 for three minutes and wanted to obtain input
so he could make his remarks as meaningful as possible.
Peggy Collins, 5411 Manitowac, explained that her home was directly under the flight
path of turboprops and that her household was disturbed with this noise from 6:00 AM
until Midnight. She thanked the City Council for its support and urged the Council to
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take an official stand because of the FAA =s refusal to deal with individual citizens.
David Kuntz, 28409 Quailhill Drive, described the creation and progress of the
residents working group- and requested that the City Council write a letter to the
appropriate parties taking an official position and direct the actions of Councilman
McTaggart to outline specific proposals at the upcoming task force meeting. He
explained that the FAA believed the problem was not as serious because calls to their
hot line had decreased; this had happened because citizens assumed they had made
their point known and did not continue calling to complain. He believed the goal should
be to eliminate all airplane noise for the Peninsula and suggested that the Council
request that the military release air space near Catalina so that non - military planes
could fly farther out over the ocean. He felt it was essential to obtain a time frame for
improvement from the FAA or go to another agency.
Council discussion centered on the release of the military corridor and it was clarified
that it might be possible but would be a lengthy process.
Ken Dyda, 5715 Capeswood Drive, stated that there had been a change in Class B air
space for small private planes which meant that they had to fly closer to the coastline.
Council agreed that the ad hoc subcommittee of Councilman McTaggart and
Councilwoman Ferraro should work closely with the City Manager to draft a letter for
the Mayor's signature.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision of Conditional Use Permit No. 195,
et al. (1203 x 1804)
Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing on this request fora 122 -unit Assisted
Living Facility by Marriott Senior Living Services to be located at the Intersection of
Crestridge Road and Crenshaw Boulevard (Appellant: Mr. Anthony Segreto; Applicant:
Mr. Wayne Sant, Marriott Senior Living Services). City Clerk Purcell announced that
notice had been duly published, that all protest letters had been included in the agenda
packet, and that additional correspondence had been distributed immediately before
the meeting.
Senior Planner Pfost presented the staff report of January 19, 1999 and the
recommendation to review the alternatives and direct Staff as to which alternative to
approve; and, continue the project to the next available City Council meeting for formal
adoption of the Resolutions.
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Council discussion centered on geotechnical information provided; Marriott's using only
a portion of the property and building a three -story facility increasing density of
residents per acre; permission to grade on another's property as required by lone of the
alternatives; and, the increase in the originally proposed square footage but with
improved architectural style with more articulation.
Anthony Segreto, 5677 Mistridge Drive, thanked the Council for the mitigation efforts
but believed there was a problem with the use of a Conditional Use Permit and a
Variance. He felt a Variance protects residents and that allowing unrestricted heights
without explaining why was wrong.
Carl Newton, 5615 Mistridge Drive, preferred Alternative C because the short -time
impact of soil export was preferable to the long -time impact of view impairment.
Louella Wike, 29172 Oceanridge, was in favor of the project and supported Alternative
C for better aesthetics and parking, and less visual impact.
Council discussion prompted a recess for the public to study the view impact photo
board.
Recess and Reconvene: At 8:05 P.M., Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess. The
meeting reconvened at 8:14 P.M.
Ms. Wike continued her testimony, stating that while the size of the proposed building
itself did not impair the city or ocean views, because of its sheer size, it did have an
impact on the view. She said that residents on Mistridge saw trees now and that this
project would provide them of a view of the roof of the facility, not as aesthetically
pleasing.
Greg Barth, 5537 Seaside Heights Drive, urged approval of Alternative C, agreed that it
provided more visual aesthetics, and also asked how security lighting would affect
surrounding residents.
Wayne Sant, 3130 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 430, Santa Ana, 92704, representing Marriott,
stated that Alternative C was not a consideration for them any longer because of the
high expense. He added that this alternative was unacceptable for some residents in
the neighborhood. He discussed efforts in the last five months to create a solution to
the parking problems, such as disturbances by Marriott visitors' cars to neighboring
residents. He agreed with staff changes and said that his civil engineer John Vlassi
and soils engineer Ted Wolfe were present to answer questions.
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Council discussion clarified that Marriott would definitely not consider Alternative C that
safety and evacuation time were considered, and that the plan complied with all State
and City codes.
John Vlassi, 15230 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys, 91411, Marriott's civil engineer,
explained the differences between the original proposal and the alternatives being
presented, including detailing plans for the location of the parking lot and retaining
walls.
Ted Wolfe, 4709 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, Marriott's soil engineer, said that grading
plans for all three alternatives are suitable from a geotechnical perspective and that the
City's geologist had reviewed the plans. He explained that more than the minimum
setback had been established to ensure even greater stability.
Maxine Trevethen, 5649 Mistridge Drive, spoke in favor of the project but supported the
plan proposed to the City Council in August 1998.
Ray Mathys, 5738 White Foot Drive, urged the Council to approve the plan originally
presented with the October 1998 revisions, except to bring the rear embankment down
to the building height and an improved landscape plan.
Herbert Roberts, 5693 Mistridge Drive, said that he lived directly across from the
proposed development and that he had written to the Council in the past summarizing
his concerns about excessive height, view impact, encroachment, and aesthetics. He
was opposed to Alternative C, agreeing that it was too expensive with little benefit.
Council discussed focused on the landscaping plan, clarifying that none of the trees
would be higher than the City's maximum of 16' height and would not be higher than
any of the buildings, the approved lighting plan which would not allow lights to shine off
the property. Additional discussion centered on Alternative C and the fact that it would
be the least desirable because of the retaining walls required.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to close the public
hearing. Motion carried.
More discussion involved the need for this type of facility in the City; the fact that the
building would be placed on stable land; that landscaping and lighting plans complied
with City codes; that a condition could be placed in the resolution to ensure that
specific conditions would be reviewed by the Council after 45 days; and, that the
lighting would be reviewed after the facility was in operation for three months.
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Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to deny the appeal
and approve alternative B, including conditions of approval discussed.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to re -open the
public hearing for clarification of the location for deliveries. Motion carried.
Mr. Sant reported that deliveries to the facility would be made to the rear of the
building.
Councilmember Lyon moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Byrd to close the public
hearing. Motion carried.
The motion to deny the appeal and approve alternative B, including conditions of
approval discussed was carried without objection.
Recess and Reconvene: At 9:17 P.M., Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess. The
meeting reconvened at 9:35 P.M.
Final Tract Map and Development Agreement for Tract No. 46628 (1203 x 1411)
Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing on this request for approval of Final
Tract Map and Development Agreement for Tract No. 46628 for (Oceanfront Estates)
[Applicant: RPV ASSOCIATES LLC]. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice had
been duly published and that all protest letters had been included in the agenda
packet.
The recommendation was to (1) ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION FINDING
THAT THE FINAL TRACT MAP IS IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.46628; (2) APPROVE THE FINAL TRACT
MAP and INTRODUCE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT MAP N0. 46628 AND ACCEPTING
DEDICATIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR ROADWAY, UTILITY, TRAILS, OPEN SPACE
AND RESTRICTED USE PURPOSES; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE
FINAL TRACT MAP; and, (3) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
Development Agreement.
City Manager Evans detailed the history of public hearings, reports, and newspaper
articles beginning in 1996 regarding the possibility of a request from another developer
for a golf course on a portion of this property. (A complete written statement of Mr.
Evans' comments is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
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Council discussion focused on the deeding of a portion of this property to the City as
open space, emphasizing that the City, not another developer, would have the final
decision on the disposition of this open space. It was also clarified that resource
agencies would require adequate environmental mitigation.
The issue of relocation of the habitat offsite was discussed and the necessity of getting
approval from the environmental resource agencies.
Further Council discussion centered on the timing of grading and revegetation.
Bob Trapp, 4100 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, representing CPH, stated that his
company had agreed to all the proposed changes and were ready to sign the
agreement. He agreed to wait until March 15 to begin revegetation in case plans
change.
Jim Knight , 5 Cinnamon Lane, said that he would like to see this area revegetated in
coastal sage scrub rather than be part of a golf course.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, disagreed that the golf course proposal had been
discussed in public meetings and believed that discussions were held in secrecy.
Mayor Hollingsworth closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lyon moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -04 TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
THE CHANGE TO POSTPONE REVEGETATION OF THE 30 ACRES OF OPEN
SPACE UNTIL MARCH 15, 1999. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor pro tem Byrd moved, seconded by Counci I member Lyon, to INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE NO. 344 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEVELOPER OF THE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROJECT THAT IS LOCATED IN
SUBREGION 1 OF THE COASTAL ZONE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS Verdes
with Additional Language Added by City Attorney Lynch.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart, Byrd, and Mayor Hollingsworth
NOES: None
View Preservation Permit No. 2 — Appeal (1203 x 1806)
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Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing on this request for View Preservation
Permit No. 2 - Appeal (Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oliveri, 6 Chaparral Lane;
Appellant/Foliage Owner: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kipper, 5 Chaparral Lane). City Clerk
Purcell announced that notice had been duly published and that all protest letters had
been included in the agenda packet.
Project Coordinator Ursu presented the staff report of January 19, 1999 and the
recommendation to adopt the proposed resolution, Denying the appeal and upholding
the View Restoration Commission's approval, with modifications, of View Preservation
Request No. 2 rendered at the October 1, 1998, meeting upon finding evidence to
support all applicable findings and compliance with all provisions of Section 17.02.040
(C)(2).
Project Coordinator Ursu showed digital photos projected on a screen with various
perspectives of the view from the Oliveri home and provided a photo board which
illustrated the height of the proposed trimming.
Council discussion focused on the health, future growth, or survival of the Canary
Island pine trees if they were trimmed. It was clarified that the tree owner incurs all the
trimming cost and that replacement trees are not part of the procedure in view
preservation, unlike view restoration.
Marianne Kipper, 5 Chaparral Lane, stressed that they had offered to remove one of
the Canary Island pines, the one which would improve the Oliveri view the most with
the least loss of privacy for her home, and lace the others. She said that the arborist
had said that topping the trees would stress the trees, making them more vulnerable to
disease. She denied that the previous owner at 6 Chaparral or a realtor had asked her
to trim the trees as was stated in the staff report. She asked the Council to consider
her privacy as well and not only her neighbor's view.
Richard Kipper, 5 Chaparral Lane, stated that the trees in question provide shade,
ambiance, and privacy for his home and to lose them would decrease his property
value. He believed his neighbors were trying to obtain a view that they did not have
when they purchased the house. He closed by stating that he had tried to improve his
neighbor's view but that removal of some of Mr. Oliveri's own trees would also improve
the view.
Margaret Walker, 30137 Avenida Tranquila, felt that a moratorium should be
established on hearing further applications until the court cases filed against and by the
City were heard.
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Joe Oliveri, 6 Chaparral Lane, said that the Kippers are in violation of the City code;
that the view impairment is obvious to anyone; and, that privacy is a non - issue. He
believed that Mrs. Kipper, as a City Council appointee to the View Restoration
Commission, is in a position for personal gain and believes she is above the law. He
stated that the View Preservation process is flawed and does not balance rights of both
parties. He felt that this situation created a conflict of interest for Mrs. Kipper since she
is a member of the View Restoration Commission.
Mayor pro tem Byrd wanted the record to state that he resented and took exception to
Mr. Oliveri's statement that Mrs. Kipper would receive special treatment from the City
Council.
Jody Oliveri, 6 Chaparral Lane, felt that lacing would not restore her view and might
even encourage additional growth. She was concerned that monitoring future view
impairment would require frequent intervention by the City.
Ken Dyda, 5715 Capeswood Drive, believed that applications should still be processed
and not delayed for any court decisions.
Council discussion centered on the absence of a requirement for a foliage owner to trim
trees without a complaint; however, it was clarified that a foliage owner ran the risk of
receiving a complaint if their trees were allowed to grow over a long period of time
without trimming.
Speaking in rebuttal, Ms. Kipper explained that her trees were originally planted to
block the view of a large concrete wall at 7 Chaparral and that the Oliveri =s should
have realized her trees were there when they bought their home.
Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to close the public
hearing. Motion carried.
Further Council discussion centered on whether lacing would restore the view and if
rapid regrowth would require intervention by the City in the near future. It was pointed
out that the differences in guidelines between view restoration and view preservation
was perplexing.
Responding to Council's inquiry, Mr. Oliveri said that he would share the costs of
trimming the trees.
Council consensus was to try further mediation to see if a compromise could be
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reached, possibly with tree removal and replacement.
Recess and Reconvene: At 11:10 P.M., Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess. The
meeting reconvened at 11:24 P.M.
Since the Oliveris and Kippers needed additional time to discuss a possible agreement,
other agenda items were heard at this time.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
Budget Meeting Schedule for 1999 (307 x 602 x 1101)
The recommendation was to (1) Select a date in late March to mid April for the City
Council budget policy issue workshop; and (2) select two dates in mid to late May for
the City Council budget review workshop (only one date may be necessary).
Council consensus was to select the following dates: April 12, 1999, May 10, and May
17, all at 10:00 A.M. in the Community Room at City Hall.
Scheduling of a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting (307 x 1203
x 1101)
The recommendation was to provide staff with input for the date of a joint meeting with
the Planning Commission to discuss the Long Point Specific Plan proposal.
Council consensus was to select the date of February 8, 1999, at 7:00 P.M. at Hesse
Park and to televise the meeting.
Resol. 99 -05 - Continuation of View Preservation Permit No. 2 — Appeal (1203 x
1806)
Mayor Hollingsworth re- opened the public hearing.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliveri offered to pay for half of any replacement trees up to $5,000
($2,500) and that they were not satisfied with lacing of the trees. They said that they
were also willing to reimburse Mr. and Mrs. Kipper for their ($1,400) appeal fees.
Mr. and Mrs. Kipper offered to remove one of the trees and lace the others and said
that economics was not the problem.
Mayor Hollingsworth closed the public hearing. W
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The Council discussed the possibility of lacing the trees to see if the view was restored
and, if not, then the trees would be topped. With this scenario, it was agreed that the
Kippers would have the risk of paying for lacing and topping.
Mayor Hollingsworth re- opened the public hearing.
The Kippers said they would consider this plan if the Oliveris would pay half the costs.
The offer was refused by the Oliveris.
Mayor Hollingsworth closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lyon moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to adopt Resolution
No. 99 -05, DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE VIEW RESTORATION
COMMISSION'S APPROVAL, WITH MODIFICATIONS, OF VIEW PRESERVATION
REQUEST NO. 2 RENDERED AT THE OCTOBER 1, 1998, MEETING UPON FINDING
EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT ALL APPLICABLE FINDINGS AND COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17.02.040 (C)(2).
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lyon, McTaggart, and Mayor Hollingsworth
NOES: Ferraro, Byrd
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Kelly McBride, 6162 Arrowroot Drive, a View Restoration Commissioner but speaking
as a private citizen, said that he was the mediator for the VRC appeal on tonight =s
agenda. He believed that mediation was not effective for view preservation cases
because the mediation came after staff had recommended a course of action but it had
been effective in more than 50% of view restoration cases because the mediation came
earlier in the process. He suggested that the procedures be consistent for both
situations.
Council agreed to agendize this topic for a later meeting.
Ken Dyda, 5715 Capeswood Drive, asked about his VRC appeal, stating that he was
required to pay an additional appeal fee when his appeal was remanded back to the
VRC and now was to be appealed to the Council again.
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City Attorney Lynch stated that Mr. Dyda could request a fee waiver.
Director Rojas reported that his first appeal fee has not been refunded because a final
decision had not been rendered.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, spoke about her attendance at a GPS discussion
led by Robert Douglas, chair of ACLAD. He also commented on the good job being
performed by Acting Public Works Director Dean Allison; and, Jim York's wish to
acquire City Hall property for part of his proposed golf course. She said that the g rant
deed for -the City Hall property restricted use of the land to anything other than another
public agency.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (103 x 1101)
City Attorney Lynch reported that the Council unanimously voted not to proceed with
the code enforcement issue to remove additional dirt and debris allegedly dumped by
the adjacent property owner.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 P.M. on the motion of Councilmember Lyon.
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