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CC MINS 19990803MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 3, 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 attached Brown Act Checklist. The meeting was reconvened at 7:08 P.M. After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Byrd, Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart, 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; Director of Public Works Dean Allison; Accounting Manager Matt Burton; City Clerk/Administrative Services Director Jo Purcell; Associate Planner Ara Mihranian, Assistant Planner Eduardo Schonborn; Sr. Administrative Analyst Lauren Ramezani; and, Recording Secretary Jackie Drasco. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor pro tem Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. RECYCLING DRAWING (1204 X 1301) Mayor Hollingsworth reported that there was no winner from the last drawing. A new name was drawn from the cards which were recently submitted by residents, APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Lyon commended Mark Conte of Conte Productions for a successful Independence Day celebration but requested that more July 4th merchandise be available at future events. Mayor Hollingsworth listed community and commercial groups that had made donations to the event. Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the Consent Calendar, as follows: Motion to waive full reading 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 council members after the reading of the title. Minutes (301) Approved the minutes of July 15, 1999, with a minor change, and the minutes of July 19, 1999. Gifts for Parks (1201) Accepted the Gifts for Parks donations and directed staff to prepare letters for the Mayor's signature expressing the Council's appreciation. July 4th Independence Day Celebration (1201) Authorized payment to Conte Productions for the production of the 1999 July 4th Independence Day Celebration. Assignment Agreement with the City Of Torrance for an exchange of Proposition "A" Transit Funds (I 101 X 1502) Approved the execution of the assignment agreement with the City of Torrance for the exchange of $862,000 of Proposition "A" Transit Funds for $560,300 of unrestricted General Revenue funds in fiscal year 1999 -2000. Resol. No. 99- 61 - Budget Adjustment (602) (1) Adopted Resol. No. 99 — 61 - A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER $42,200 FROM PROPOSITION "C" FUND BALANCE TO THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND (330 -930- 560 -99- 0048 -35) FOR PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES FORA NEW PROJECT ENTITLED THE 25T" STREET ROADWAY REPAIRS; and, (2) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement with Zeiser Kling Consultants, Inc. during the fiscal year 1999 -2000 in a not to exceed amount of $60,000, with a not to exceed amount of $25,000 for any single project and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement. June 1999 Treasurer's Report (602) Received and filed the June 1999 Treasurer's Report for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and its component units (i.e., Redevelopment Agency and Improvement City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 2 Authority). Resol. No. 99 -62 - Register of Demands (602) ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 99-62 - 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: Byrd, Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart, and Mayor Hollingsworth NOES: None # # # # # # # # # # # PUBLIC HEARINGS: Resol. No. 99 -63 - Tract Map No. 44239 (Villa Capri) Amendment "A" (11203 X 1411) Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing on this request to amend original conditions of approval to permit an access gate at Villa Capri restricting vehicular access from Hawthorne Boulevard. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice had been duly published and that no protest letters had been received by the City. Associate Planner Mihranian presented the staff report of August 3, 1999 and the recommendation to adopt the proposed resolution, approving, with conditions, Tract Map No. 44239, Revision "A" amending condition No. 44 of Resol. No. 86-41, to allow the construction of a 6 ft. high vehicular and pedestrian access gate at the main entrance of the subject property, Villa Capri Townhomes, and an additional 6 ft. high vehicular access gate adjacent to the Golden Cove Shopping Center. An amended resolution was distributed to Council. John Douglass, 62 Via Capri, President of Villa Capri Homeowner Association, stated that the complex had no buffer between the commercial and institutional area; no sidewalks or driveways; and, a high volume of non - resident traffic, which was expected to increase with the further development at Golden Cove. He said that security and, more importantly, safety were the reasons for the request; that there had been incidences of vandalism, theft, and trespassing; and that the association was concerned about liability. City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 3 Council discussion focussed on the lack of police reports to substantiate such trespassing; if there was a simpler, less costly alternative solution; whether there was adequate space for the queuing of cars from Hawthorne Boulevard to the entrance; and, what arrangements had been made for access of emergency vehicles and service people. Mark Murphy, architect for the project, explained that the Traffic Committee had addressed the issues of adequate queuing space and sight distance. Council then discussed the necessity of installing reflective signage to indicate a hidden driveway on a blind curve; the prohibition of parked cars on Hawthorne; and, the potential for increased traffic at Golden Cove resulting from the proposed development of the center. An alternate suggestion was to have an exit gate only at the rear of the property to be operated by Villa Capri residents. This would eliminate the ability for non - resident traffic to cut through the complex. The issue of the possible necessity to increase the size of the downhill left -turn pocket on Hawthorne Boulevard was considered and it was the consensus that in such an event, the homeowners association would bear the cost for said installation. Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon to adopt Resolution No. 99- 63, APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, TRACT MAP NO. 44239, REVISION "A" AMENDING CONDITION NO. 44 OF RESOL. NO. 86 -411 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 6 FT. HIGH VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, VILLA CAPRI TOWNHOMES, AND AN ADDITIONAL 6 FT. HIGH VEHICULAR ACCESS GATE ADJACENT TO THE GOLDEN COVE SHOPPING CENTER, with the addition of the following conditions: prohibition of parking on Hawthorne Boulevard; installation of reflector signs indicating a hidden driveway, a review six months from the date the gates are installed; acknowledgement that if a longer left -turn pocket is required that the cost is borne by the Homeowners Association or, in lieu of this payment, that the gates be removed. There being no further public testimony, Mayor Hollingsworth closed the public hearing. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart, and Mayor Hollingsworth NOES: Byrd City Attorney Lynch stated that approval for the red curb required to prohibit parking on Hawthorne would be a separate action. City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 4 Recess and Reconvene: At 8:08 P.M., Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:21 P.M. Resol. 99 -64 - Conformance with 1997 L.A. County Congestion Management Program (CMP) and 1999 Local Implementation Report (1203 X 1502) Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing on this request to adopt the City's conformance with the 1997 Congestion Management Program and the 1999 Local Implementation Report. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice had been duly published and that no protest letters had been received by the City. Assistant Planner Schonborn presented the staff report of August 3, 1999 and the recommendation to adopt the proposed resolution adopting the City's 1999 Local Implementation Report (LIR) and self- certifying the City's conformance with the 1997 Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Los Angeles County. There being no response to the Mayor's call for testimony, he declared the hearing closed. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to adopt the staff recommendation. Motion carried. REGULAR BUSINESS: Request for proposals for new residential solid waste service option (1204X1301) Sr. Administrative Analyst Ramezani presented the staff report of August 3, 1999 and the recommendation to (1) Authorize the preparation of an addendum to the Request for Proposals for residential solid waste services to include a new service option. (2) Increase the authorized expenditure limit for Hilton Farnkopf &Hobson, LLC's (HF &H) professional services from $82,500 to $90,500. Council discussion focused on the new option of trash and green waste being picked up one day a week, and trash and recyclables on another day; the process to negotiate, approve, and implement a new contract; the reason for the increased cost from the consultant; and, the requirement for a set amount of recycling income from the hauler to provide a predictable amount of revenue to the City versus the previous percentage basis. City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 5 Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to (1) Authorize the preparation of an addendum to the Request for Proposals for residential solid waste services to include a new service option. (2) Increase the authorized expenditure limit for Hilton Farnkopf &Hobson, LLC's (HF &H) professional services from $82,500 to $90,500. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart, and Mayor Hollingsworth qW NOES: Byrd Speed Hump installation on Basswood Avenue (1204 X 1502) Director Allison presented the staff report of August 3, 1999 and the recommendation to (1) Approve the installation of a series of six 2 -5/8" speed humps on Basswood Avenue for a six -month pilot study. (2) Award a construction contract to Hardy and Harper, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,300 for the installation of the speed humps and provide a $1,000 change order budget for a total authorization of $14,300. (3) Request that staff bring this matter back to the City Council for review at the end of the six -month pilot study. Captain Ed Hitchcock, Lomita Sheriff Station, said that enforcement had been increased in this area and that twice as many citations were issued than normally written. Lieutenant Mike Grimaldi, also of the Lomita Sheriff Station, explained that warnings had been given earlier in the year; citations were then issued. Traffic enforcement personnel had been shifted from other parts of the City to patrol during the peak hours in this area. Information on drivers receiving tickets indicated that the majority of them were not from this neighborhood, that a large percentage was from Palos Verdes Estates and some from non - Peninsula cities. Dahlia Rehg, 26756 Basswood Avenue, urged to Council to support the installation of speed bumps on Basswood Avenue. Kris Whipple, 26821 Basswood Avenue, stated that the Upper Basswood Homeowners Association had been seeking a solution to the speeding problem on their street for the last five years; had been working with City staff members; and, had a petition signed indicating over 90% approval from residents to seek a solution to the problem. She said 78% approved the installation of speed humps. She felt that traffic enforcement had not produced the desired effect. City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 6 George Haddad, 26766 Basswood Avenue, was concerned about the safety of neighborhood children and did not feel that the speed humps would significantly slow emergency vehicles. Joe Aro, 26588 Basswood Avenue, felt that the entire neighborhood should be considered in solving speed problems and opposed speed humps on Basswood. Mary Schaal, 25902 Basswood Avenue, spoke in support of speed hump installation, with a six -month evaluation period and continued traffic enforcement to discourage speeding, indicating that Basswood residents had been waiting patiently for a long time. Hans Aichinger, 5423 Littlebow Road, felt speed humps would be meaningless; was concerned about the effect of traffic diverted to nearby streets; said that fire departments believed that speed humps would significantly slow emergency vehicles; felt that this action might be a violation of the Clean Air Act; and; suggested that other solutions, such as a painted island in the center of the street, might discourage high speed traffic while allowing emergency vehicles to drive over them. Bruno Koch, 26633 Basswood Avenue, said that the first meeting regarding traffic calming in this area was held 20 years ago; speed humps had been discussed for several years; and, he felt they should be tried. . Peggi Collins, 5411 Manitowac Drive, felt that the speeding problem had worsened when the high school student population increased; that installing speed humps on Basswood would set a dangerous precedent and that all streets would want them. She doubted the effectiveness of speed humps and was concerned about traffic diverted to nearby streets. Gary Marter, 5440 Manitowac Drive, said that diverting traffic to other streets in the neighborhood was unacceptable and that law enforcement had not been given ample time to improve the situation. Michael Lewis, 26904 Fond du Lac Road, wanted a plan to decrease traffic speed in the entire neighborhood, not just on Basswood; was concerned about damage to cars; and, urged the Council to consider alternate traffic calming measures. Council discussion focused on the fact that for years the Basswood residents had been requesting that action be taken to slow traffic; the logic of addressing speeding problems in the entire neighborhood; the problem created for nearby streets when the City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 7 Basswood traffic was diverted; suggestions of other solutions such as stone paved crosswalks or stop signs; the increase of rear end collisions when stop signs were installed in a location where a stop did not seem natural; the acceleration that would occur after passing over a speed hump or stopping at a stop sign; the possibility of alternative solutions; and, the need to monitor adjacent streets to counteract the effects from the speed bumps on Basswood. Mayor pro tem Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to approve the installation of a series of six 7 -5/8" speed humps on Basswood Avenue for a six -month pilot study; award a construction contract to Hardy and Harper, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $13,300 for installation and a $1,000 change order budget for a total of $14,300; a request to staff to bring back the matter to the City Council at the end of the six -month trial eriod; request to staff to monitor traffic volume and speed on other p � q streets and be prepared to take immediate action to mitigate the impact of diverted traffic with stop signs, particularly at the intersection of Manitowac and Littlebow; and, to have residents on streets other than Basswood meet with the Traffic Committee to consider solutions. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Byrd, Ferraro, and Lyon NOES: McTaggart, and Mayor Hollingsworth Recess and Reconvene: At 10:05 P.M., Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:16 P.M. Four Cities Logo for Sheriff's Patrol Cars(301 X 305 X 1206) Mayor Hollingsworth requested that the Council consider whether to use the proposed "four cities" logo for the Sheriff's patrol cars. He said that the action had to be unanimously approved by all four cities serviced by the Lomita station but since one City had rejected the idea, it was not going to move forward. He asked the Council for their opinion and explained that the cost of approximately $2,000 would have been shared by all four cities Mayor pro tem Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to support the placing of the four City logos on sheriff cars. Motion carried. Request to oppose legislation concerning MTA Transportation improvement efforts throughout Los Angeles County (SB 1276) (306 X 1101) City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 8 Councilmember John McTaggart asked the Council to consider opposing SB 1276 regarding MTA improvements. He explained that approval of this legislation would cause funds to be diverted from critical projects for these improvements. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to send letters of opposition to Senator Karnette and other key legislators. Motion carried. Increase of City /RDA loan to the Portugeuse Bend Club for sewers (1101 X 1900) City Manager Evans explained that this item was to have been placed on both the RDA and Council agendas but it was inadvertently placed on the RDA agenda only. Mayor pro tem Byrd moved, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to add this item to the Council agenda. Motion carried. City Manager Evans explained that because of the difficulty and time required to obtain a contractor, an additional $250,000 was needed, for a total of $750,000, and he asked the Council to rescind and replace the original agreement. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Byrd, to amend the agreement. Motion carried City Manager Evans said that the final decision would be on the August 17th Consent Calendar. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Byrd, Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart, and Mayor Hollingsworth NOES: None AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, objected to the addition of the Portuguese Bend Club agreement without the proper noticing period and objected in general to granting the loan. City Attorney Lynch stated the legality of the Council's action in adding this item to the agenda; explained that the item was noticed on the RDA agenda; that the omission was merely an oversight; and, that the public would have another opportunity to comment since a request for final approval would be on the August 17th Consent Calendar. City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 9 ORAL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman McTaggart displayed the new MAX signs being installed at MAX bus stops. He described the marketing program to increase ridership. Councilmember Lyon complimented staff for issuing the Western Avenue Corridor Task Force newsletter. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Lynch reported that Council had unanimously directed her office to defer filing a lawsuit for 30 days while other options were explored. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned at 10:25 P.M. on motion of Counci (member Lyon ATTEST: 080399CCMIN j City Council Minutes August 3, 1999 Page 10