CC MINS 19991005MINUTES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 5, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Hollingsworth at the 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 7:16 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; Director of Finance Dennis McLean; City
Clerk/Administrative Services Director Jo Purcell; Sr. Administrative Analyst Lauren
Ramezani; and, Recording Secretary Jackie Drasco.
CEREMONIAL EVENT: (304 X 1101 )
Captain Hitchcock and Lt. Grimaldi Introduced the new Special Assignment Officer
John Nakaji, who expressed his thanks to the City for his new assignment and his hope
to focus, among other duties, on safety of trail use for city residents.
RECYCLING DRAWING:
There was no winner from the last drawing; another card was selected.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Manager Evans requested addition of approval of sending a letter to the Coastal
Commission for the Ocean Trails landslide remediation and winterization plan.
Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to add this item.
Motion carried.
City Clerk Purcell reported that a request had been received from the applicant to
continue the Park Place item to October 19, 1999.
Councilman MCTaggart moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Byrd, to approve the
agenda as amended. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, thanked the City's Finance Department for providing
a separate treasurer's for the Redevelopment Agency.
Councilmember Lyon moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to approve the
Consent Calendar, as follows:
Minutes (301)
Approved the minutes of August 28 and September 21, 1999
Parkland Dedication Fees for Final Parcel Map No. 24235 (1203 X 1410)
Approved the Parkland dedication fees for final Parcel Map No. 24235 located at 27601
Palos Verdes Drive East
August 1999 Treasurer's Report (602)
Ordered, received and filed the August 1999 Treasurer's Report for the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes
Resol. No. 99 -75 - Register of Demands (602)
Adopted Resol. No. 99 -75, 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
REGULAR BUSINESS:
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Residential Solid Waste Agreements (1204 X 1301)
Sr. Administrative Analyst Ramezani presented the staff report of October 5, 1999 and
the recommendation to (1) For Service Area 2, authorize staff to negotiate a final
agreement with Ivy Rubbish Disposal for Area 2 with services identical to those
currently provided. (2) For Service Area 1, adopt service Option 2C, which offers twice
a week manual collection of refuse, once a week manual collection of recyclables and
once a week manual collection of green waste (on separate refuse days). (3) For
Service Area 1, authorize staff to negotiate with both Waste Management of Los
Angeles and Consolidated Disposal Services. The purpose of such negotiations is to
bring to the City Council a final agreement that includes the collection of bagged green
waste for recycling.
The City's Consultant, Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson, LLC, gave an overhead presentation.
(A copy of said presentation is on file with the City Clerk's Office.)
Council discussion focused on the following: the schedules for trash pickup, recycling,
and green waste; the use of biodegradable plastic bags versus using large paper bags;
the possible banning of bags completely; furnishing extra 32- gallon green waste
containers; and, the value of indemnification from the haulers to insure that the State
mandated 50% diversion be met.
Ben Kazarian, Jr., Integrated Waste Industries, 1221 West 225th Street, Torrance, CA
90502, stated that he was familiar with the Peninsula; had 45 years of experience in the
disposal business; and, that his bank was willing to produce a letter in support of his
business.
Marty Czerniak, Norcal Waste Systems, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 2nd Floor, San
Bernardino, CA 92408 -3220, said that he recommended Ivy's service; pointed out that
his company had 100 years of experience; and, that his company would be willing to
provide two extra green waste barrels at no extra charge
Don Shults, President of Rolling Hills Rivera Homeowners Association, 2129 Velez
Drive, said that some residents were in favor of maintaining the current arrangement
but others felt one pickup per week would be sufficient. He inquired about the revenue
from recycling and suggested a discount for seniors.
Michael Barth, 29 Sweetbay Road, praised Ivy Rubbish and urged the Council to award
them a contract for Area 2.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, spoke in opposition to awarding a contract to Waste
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Management for Area 1 and supported Ivy Rubbish in Area 2.
Staff clarified that the City would now be receiving a fixed amount of $80,000 annually
for recyclables, rather than an amount based on the fluctuating price for recycled
materials.
Council discussion then focused on the results of the resident surveys which revealed
that 50% of respondents favored one pickup per week; a possible senior discount; the
need for extra barrels for green waste; whether it would be possible to start with one
pickup per week and increase to two if once was deemed to be insufficient; and,
whether the amount of trash in the future would increase or decrease.
Council consensus was that two pickups per week should be maintained because 50%
of the residents also preferred this current arrangement.
Recess and Reconvene: At 8:35 P.M., Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess. The
meeting reconvened at 8:50 P.M.
Council considered the additional requests to speak and it was the consensus to hear
testimony from members of the public and not from haulers.
Robert Keefer, 5248 Silver Arrow Drive, supported one pickup per week.
Ken DeLong, 6940 Maycroft, supported the current twice -a -week pickup.
Beverly Rhodes, 26829 Hyte Road, supported pickup twice a week and asked that
green waste pickups be retained on the same day since gardeners' schedules were
arranged by this schedule.
Stanley Melon, 2110 Mendon Drive, supported once -a -week pickup.
Mayor Hollingsworth moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to accept plan 2C
and negotiate with three, rather than two haulers; that staff obtain additional information
on the startup company; that the recycle barrels have wheels; that additional green
waste barrels be supplied if needed; that the staff investigate the cost of biodegradable
plastic bags; the feasibility of requiring gardeners to use certain bags; hauler
indemnification for compliance with AB 939; and, senior and prepayment discounts.
Subregion 1 Fugitive Dust Control Program (1204 X 1411)
Director Allison presented the staff report of October 5, 1999 and the recommendation
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to receive a report on the status of dust control measures for the Subregion One project
and provide staff with any direction.
Hacher Chutgian,30729 Rue Langlois, explained that there had been a problem with
dust from the project for 1 -Y/ years and that even though direction was given to the
developer, that direction was not always followed. He requested that the Council
enforce practices seven days a week to meet health requirements.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, stated that problems have existed for residents on
Rue Langlois for over a year.
Council discussion focused on the fine dirt which was easily airborne; that paved roads
had not reduced the dust; the need for the builder to follow instructions given by the
City to reduce the dust; and, that the developer had submitted a letter listing measures
which would reduce the dust.
City Manager Evans confirmed that the project had been shut down before and could
be again if it was proven that dust particles were leaving the site. He added that the
City had an inspector on site who could ensure that all the requirements in the October
1 letter from CPH were being followed.
Marc Cummings, Capital Pacific Homes, Inc. (CPH), stated that the procedures in their
letter would be followed; that a finish would be placed on the vacant lots to keep the
dust down; and, that speed bumps would be installed in about a week.
CPR's Field Supervisor confirmed that watering was taking place and that more trucks
had been brought in to increase the watering. He said that the storm drains were being
installed and needed to be kept free of debris so there was a period when watering was
stopped.
Council consensus was that the City Manager had the authority to shut down the
project if there was non - compliance with the terms of the letter. (A copy of the letter is
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Ocean Trails — Contract for Services to Prepare Environmental Documents
(1101 X 1411 X 1203)
City Manager Evans presented the staff report of October 5, 1999 and the
recommendation to approve the contract with P &D Environmental for consultation
services in the preparation of future environmental documents for the Ocean Trails
project. He also explained that the shear pin element of the winterization plan had
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been conceptually approved by consultant Cotton Shires and requested that Council
approve the draft letter to the Coastal Commission. This letter advised the Commission
of the City's conceptual approval for this plan.
Council discussion centered on the conceptual approval being subject to design
approval; the advantage of the shear pin proposal over major grading on the site; the
need to complete this work before the onset of the rainy season; and, the need for input
from the panel of experts.
Councilmember Lyon moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Byrd, to send a letter to the
Coastal Commission requesting conceptual approval of the shear pin element of the
Ocean Trail winterization program. Motion carried/
Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to approve the
contract with P &D Services.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Byrd, Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart, and Mayor Hollingsworth
NOES: None
Request to Vacate Park Place (1204 X 1408)
Continued to October 19, 1999.
Update on the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center (1101 X 1201 X 1204)
City Manager Evans presented the staff report of October 5, 1999 and the
recommendation to receive a report from the Public Works Director on the status of the
Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center.
Council confirmed that the Corps of Engineers would be submitting information and that
the City of Rolling Hills Estates was being kept informed of the progress of the
investigation as it related to the dirt moved to the Chandler Landfill.
ORAL CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Hollingsworth thanked residents for their gardening efforts at a small park on
Forrestal Drive which had no regular maintenance.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
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Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, spoke to the availability of the Register of Demands
in the agenda and the holes dug along Palos Verdes Drive South.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Lynch reported that on the first item, the Council unanimously directed
staff to send letters to property owners for clarification regarding easements and that
the Council did not wish to proceed with acquisition of the "vee" ditch. She reported
that no action was taken on the second item.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjourned at 10:07 P.M. on motion of Mayor Hollingsworth.
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