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CC MINS 19970805MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1997 This meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor John C. MCTaggart at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Ferraro, Lyon, Byrd, Hollingsworth and Mayor MCTaggart ABSENT: None Also present were: City Manager Paul Bussey; Director of Public Works Les Evans; Associate Planner Kit Fox; City Attorney Carol Lynch; Ass't. to the City Manager Rick Otto; Planning, Building & Code Enforcement Director Carolynn Petru; and Recording Secretary Cindy Schreiber. CEREMONIAL MATTER - VOLUNTEERS ON PATROL (305 X 1206) Mayor McTaggart honored Volunteers on Patrol Ron Martin, Bern Bennett and Dave Jenkins and presented each of them with a Certificate of Recognition in appreciation of the hundreds of hours they have volunteered for this program conducted in partnership with the L. A. County Sheriffs Department. RECYCLE DRAWING Mayor MCTaggart asked Lois Larue to draw one card from the recycle bin. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd to approve the Agenda. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR Sunshine, 6 Limetree Lane, asked for the removal of item three of the Consent Calendar, noting the issues of funding a future intersection signalization with the current need for a safe pedestrian crossing needed to be separated. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, commented on the minutes of May 29, June 17, July 1, and July 15, and requested that the ten minute speaking limitation be removed from the agenda instructions. Councilwoman Lyon moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd to approve the Consent Calendar. Minutes (301) Approved the minutes of May 29, June 17, July 1 and July 15, 1997. Gifts for Parks (1201) Accepted the gifts for parks donations for the July 4th Country fair, Ladera Linda's Discovery Room and REACH, and directed staff to prepare letters for the Mayor's signature expressing the City Council's thanks and appreciation. Subdivision Agreement -Tract No. 52016 (1203 x 1411) Approved the Subdivision Agreement and Amendment and authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the documents. July 4th Independence Day Celebration (1201) Received and filed the report on the City's 1997 July 4th Independence Day Celebration produced by Conte Productions. Resol No. 97 -74 - Register of Demands (602) Adopted Resolution No. 97 -74. The motion to approved the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Byrd, Hollingsworth, Ferraro, Lyon, McTaggart NOES: None PRESENTATION FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT ON GREEN WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION City Council Minutes August 5, 1997 Page 2 Representing Waste Management was Dave Houser and Tim Flanagan who provided an update on the implementation of the green waste recycling program: information had been disseminated to Rancho Palos Verdes residents through direct mail, cable TV and through brochures distributed to households. Additionally, Messrs. Houser and Flanagan distributed to the City Council a draft of a press release which further explained the program. It was noted, that some residents would not be receiving this information until August 7 or 8th. They reported that during the first few days of the program there was a 15% increase in diversion of green waste. Mr. Flanagan also noted that anyone requesting additional brochures or materials, should contact Waste Management of Los Angeles at (310)768 -3111. Council noted an inaccuracy with the press release in that it stated there was no additional cost to customers: there is, however, a decrease in the discount offered to those customers who pay for a year in advance. Mr. Houser went over the terms of diversion, targeting a 20% diversion in the first year; and, that the City would receive credit for the amount of waste that goes to the transformation facility in Long Beach - up to 10% (beginning in the year 2000). Mr. Houser noted that in this fiscal year it was likely 30% would be added to the diversion. No action was taken on this matter. REGULAR BUSINESS Waiver of Penalty Fee - Coastal Permit No. 140 (701 x 1203) Associate Planner Kit Fox presented the staff memorandum of August 5, 1997 and the recommendation to deny the applicant's request to waive the $1,150.00 coastal permit penalty fee for the proposed garage reconstruction for a single - family residence at 135 Seawall Road. Discussion ensued between Council and Staff regarding clarification of the applicant's request and the staff report. Robin Radford, 135 Seawall Road, relayed the process he had been through with regard to demolishing and reconstructing his garage, noting he was not aware of the demolition permit requirement and explaining that once he was made aware of the requirement, he complied with all of the City's requests. He detailed the communication difficulties he experienced with the City staff. City Council Minutes August 5, 1997 Page 3 After further discussion between Council and Staff, Councilman Byrd moved to refund the penalty fee for the coastal permit; waive the penalty fee for the site plan review; and require a penalty fee to be paid for the demolition permit. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ferraro and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Lyon, Byrd, Hollingsworth, Ferraro and McTaggart NOES: None Approval of Design = Reconstruction of Palos Verdes Drive South from Narcissa to Peppertree Drive (1204 x 1404) Director of Public Works Les Evans presented the staff memorandum of August 5, 1997 and the recommendation to approve the revised design for the reconstruction of Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS) between Narcissa Drive and Peppertree Drive and direct staff to advertise the project for construction. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, voiced her opposition to the proposed recommendation. D.E. Clarke, 10 Peppertree Drive, voiced her approval of the staff recommendation, but questioned the logic of using a drain until it fails, noting a potential hazard with the lapse between the drain failing and when the drain failing is found. She further questioned the size of the pipe to be used, recommending a 30" pipe; and questioned if the drain on Exhibit B, what would happen to all of the water that comes off the road. Staff clarified that a diversion box would be used so drainage could be diverted to either pipe and noted that the largest pipe reasonably possible would be used. He further explained that they would be continually adding more drains as necessary. Richard Bara, 1 Peppertree Drive, suggested the pipeline should be above ground and expressed that he did not understand why an inlet was needed on the east side of the Peppertree Drive exit. He also questioned the sump drain on Exhibit B. Staff further clarified that weld and steel pipe would be used on this project. After further discussion between Council and Staff, Councilman Byrd moved to approve the revised design for the reconstruction of the roadway and directed staff to immediately begin advertisement of the project for construction. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth and carried on the following roll call vote: City Council Minutes August 5, 1997 Page 4 AYES: Hollingsworth, Ferraro, Byrd, Lyon and McTaggart NOES: None RECESS and RECONVENE: At 8:26 p.m., Mayor McTaggart declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:39 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS View Restoration (1203 x 1806) Marianne Kipper, 5 Chaparral Lane, representing Palos Verdes citizens opposing the implementation of Proposition M through Ordinance 319, provided a written statement to the Council signed by its supporters. She read the statement, requesting that a modification of Ordinance 319 be placed on the agenda for the next City Council meeting or, if the Council did not have the power to make all of the necessary changes, place on the next possible ballot the elimination of Proposition M and /or an amended Ordinance to 319. Ken Dyda, 5715 Capeswood Drive, spoke on the issue of Proposition M and commented that the problem was with the misinterpretation of the homeowner who is entitled to a view. He noted that due to the length of litigation, some of the- trees that could have been trimmed, end up being stumps. He recommended that in those instances, the person with the view should be assessed more than trimming, but replacement of something appropriate. Mr. Dyda went on to note another problem lying with those homeowners planting on the property line and suggested the guidelines be reviewed. Council agreed to hold a meeting on September 6, 1997 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hesse Park Community Center, to be properly noticed. Council invited the View Restoration Commission and those staff members interested in attending, with the purpose of the meeting to hear from both sides and have a reasonable discussion of the issues. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, made an inquiry about how to get low income housing in Rancho Palos Verdes. RECESS and RECONVENE: At 9:05 p.m., Mayor McTaggart declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:06 p.m. with the Council conducting the business of the Redevelopment Agency and Maintenance Authority Commission. City Council Minutes August 5, 1997 Page 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) Silver Spur Undergrounding (1204 x 901) Scott Gobble of Southern California Edison gave an update on the Silver Spur Undergrounding project, noting the completion of the switch -overs for the individual homeowners, the high school and the street lights. He also stated that they anticipated the poles would be removed within one week and thanked the Council for their due diligence and the public support of the project. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m. r ATTF .RT° City Council Minutes August 5, 1997 Page 6