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CC MINS 19961125 ADJMINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1996 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Lyon at the Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard; notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, which was led by Kathy Snell, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: McTaggart, Byrd, Ferraro, Mayor Lyon ABSENT: Hollingsworth Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey; Assistant City Manager Brent Mattingly; City Attorney Carol Lynch; Public Works Director Les Evans; Director of Finance Dennis McLean; Senior Planner Joel Rojas; Recording Secretary Denise Bothe; and other Staff representatives. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd, to approve the Agenda as submitted. Motion carried (absent Councilman Hollingsworth). APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: Minutes (301) Approved the Minutes of October 29, 1996; November 2, 1996; and November 6, 1996, as submitted. Resol. No. 96 -99 -- Register of Demands (602) 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. It was the concensus of Council to remove the $1,500 warrant for the Rolling Hills Riviera City Council Minutes November 25, 1996 Homeowners Association. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, spoke to several matters on the Consent Calendar: Minutes of November 6, 1996; and various items in the Register of Demands. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTaggart, Byrd, Ferraro, and Mayor Lyon NOES: None. ABSENT: Hollingsworth PUBLIC HEARINGS: Code Amendment No. 34 and Environmental Assessment No. 628 -- Amendments to Titles 16 an 17 of the City's Municipal Code (Development Code Revisions)(1801 x 1203) Senior Planner Rojas provided input concerning the November 25, 1996, Staff Report and the following recommendations: 1) Continue the review of draft Chapters 17.66, 17.68, 17.70, 17.72 and 17.74, as summarized in the October 15, 1996, Staff Report; 2) Review the last draft version of Section 17.76.020 (Antennas and Satellite Dishes), as requested by the Council at the October 1, 1996, meeting; 3) Review the follow -up language of draft Chapters 17.78, 17.80, 17.84, 17.86, 17.88, 17.90, 17.92, and 17.96 of Title 17, as provided in the amended review schedule; and 4) Continue consideration of the amended Development Code to December 3, 1996. The following individuals expressed their opinions and concerns with regard to the proposed Development Code Revisions: Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine; Jack Carter, 28911 Golden Meadow; Dale Hanks, 5225 Middlecrest; Bannister Bray, 800 Seal Beach Boulevard; Kathy Snell, 8 Vanderlip; Joe Locascio, 29703 Whitley Collins; and Robert Keefer, 5148 Silver Arrow. The concerns and opinions expressed by the speakers were as follows: proposed revisions to the new antenna Ordinance are too restrictive, expensive and negatively impact amateur ham radio Operators; questioned the City's lack of communicating with ham radio operators in the development of the proposed antenna Ordinance; proposed Ordinance could hinder disaster communications service; lack of Code Enforcement Officers properly gaining entry onto private property; and suggested the establishment of an antenna Committee (which would be comprised of members from the amateur radio community) to develop a more user - friendly, economical and efficient antenna Ordinance. Council and Staff discussion focused on the following topics: obtaining a Minor Exception Permit (MEP) versus a Variance pertaining to lot width /dimension requirements for certain ham radio antennas; development of two different antenna permits -- commercial versus amateur ham radio activities; economical notification and hearing process; site plan reviews, City Council Minutes November 25, 1996 K appeal process and limitations; and safe slope requirements and grading plans. Senior Planner Rojas noted that Staff anticipates bringing the entire Code revisions forward to City Council at the December 17, 1996, meeting. Height Variation No. 750 -- 3558 Bendigo Dr. /Gantz - Appeal Revision "B." - (1203 x 1804) Council concurred with Staffs recommendation to continue this item to the Tuesday, December 3, 1996, meeting. Recess and reconvene: Mayor Lyon declared recess at 8:30 P.M. At 8:40 P.M. the Council reconvened as the Redevelopment Agency, followed by the Maintenance Authority Commission. The regular City Council meeting was resumed at 11:25 P.M. REGULAR BUSINESS: Fee Waiver Request for a Variance Revision Application and Penalty Fee (1203 x 1804) Principal Planner Rojas summarized Staffs report and the following recommendation: Deny the Applicant's request to waive the $570 Variance revision application fee and the $570 penalty fee to process a revision to Variance No. 217 for an existing 8'- to 9' -high combination retaining wall and wrought iron fence in the required front yard setback area. Applicant: Ellen Grimes Osborn. Location: 6343 Villa Rosa Drive. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to deny the waiver. There being no objection, it was so ordered by Mayor Lyon (absent Councilman Hollingsworth). Abalone Cove Beach Improvements (I 101 x 1201) Staff provided a brief overview of its report and the following recommendation: Review previous Council direction for the Abalone Cove Beach Improvement project and determine if the scope of work for the project should be amended. Council noted the necessity of forming a Committee (comprised of Abalone Cove docents, parks and recreation personnel, etc.) whose members will discuss various issues and priorities for Abalone Cove improvements -- e.g., entry gate, control of pedestrian access /traffic, protection of environmental resources (flora /fauna and marine life), etc.; and that the Committee's findings be forwarded to a contractor for consideration of any projects. The following members of the audience addressed the Abalone Cove Beach improvements issue: Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine; Earle Casler, Rancho Palos Verdes; Ken Riedman, 3668 Cliffside Drive; and Bill Swank, 8 Sea Cove Drive. Issues of importance to the audience members concerning Abalone Cove improvements were as follows: necessity of obtaining input from local area residents; ecological and environmental protection of Abalone Cove and its inhabitants; necessity of controlling and City Council Minutes November 25, 1996 3 monitoring pedestrian access and - traffic; benefits derived from providing a lifeguard on the premises; protection of the marine life; and concerns with respect to funding and maintaining any proposed improvements. The Council concurred that a Committee be formed to discuss the issues involving Abalone Cove improvements. Fiscal Year 1995 -1996 Financial Audit (602) After Council reviewed the attached audit report and financial statements, it was. recommended that the City Council receive and file the 1995 -1996 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes and the accompanying audit management letter. City Council commended the members of the Finance Department for its financial reporting and performance. Councilwoman Ferraro moved, seconded by Councilman Byrd, to concur with Staff recommendation. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered by Mayor Lyon (absent Councilman Hollingsworth). Resol. No. 96 -101 - Bloomwood Avenue Stop Signs (1204 x 1502) With the aid of a chart, Senior Engineer Dean Allison provided input concerning Staffs report and the following recommendation: Adopt the proposed Resolution of the City Council establishing stop regulations on Mount Rose Road at Bloomwood Road, one sign; and at the intersection of Bloomwood Road and Mount Hood Court, three signs. Jane van den Hoek, 1135 Bloomwood Road, thanked Staff for its efforts in this endeavor and encouraged the Council's adoption of the proposed Resolution. Resolution 96 -101 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING STOP REGULATIONS ON MOUNT ROSE DRIVE AT BLOOMWOOD ROAD AND THE INTERSECTION OF BLOOMWOOD ROAD AND MOUNT HOOD ROAD. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to adopt Resolution No. 96 -101. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered by Mayor Lyon (absent Councilman Hollingsworth). City Council Minutes November 25, 1996 4 Resol. No. 96 -100 - Revision to Billing System for mew Restoration Permits (1203 x 1806) Staff presented the November 25, 1996, memorandum and the recommendation to adopt the proposed Resolution amending Resolution No. 92 -68: Resolution No. 96 -100 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92 -68 (THE CITY'S FEE RESOLUTION) TO: 1) CHANGE THE BILLING SYSTEM FOR "VIEW RESTORATION PERMITS" TO CONSIST OF A FLAT RATE, PLUS ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRUST DEPOSIT; 2) REVISE THE TITLE FOR THE APPLICATION TYPE TITLED "HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT" to "HEIGHT MODIFICATION PERMIT "; 3) REVOKE THE FEE FOR THE DISCONTINUED APPLICATION TYPE TITLED "STREET TREE PERMIT"; AND, 4) ESTABLISH THAT NO APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW APPLICATION TYPE TITLED, "CITY TREE REVIEW PERMIT" was presented by Title. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Ferraro, to adopt Resolution No. 96 -100. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered by Mayor Lyon (absent Councilman Hollingsworth). View Restoration Permit Guidelines and Height Modification Permit Guidelines .(1203 x 1806) City Attorney Carol Lynch supplied input concerning Staff report and the following recommendation: Adopt the View Restoration Permit Guidelines and height Modification Guidelines, which are used to implement Development Code Section 17.02.040 (View Preservation and Restoration Ordinance), as recommended by the View Restoration Commission and Planning Commission. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, requested that the wording "height modification" be changed to "height alteration." With regard to the consideration of a viewing area from an area immediately adjacent to the structure, for viewing purposes, page no. circle 22, the Council requested that the 5' requirement be modified to reflect 10 feet; requested that the proposed building dimensions be included on any legibly reduced copies of plans or other renderings (no larger than 8 1/2" x 14 ") mailed to landowners within 500 feet of the subject property; and requested that wording be added to the effect that if landscaping /foliage does not significantly impair a view line, that the foliage be exempt from View Restoration or Code enforcement. Because of the lateness of the hour, Council concurred to continue this issue to the next City Council meeting. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL City Attorney Carol Lynch advised that Council had not take any action in its Closed Session this evening. City Council Minutes November 25, 1996 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Highlighting fire hazards and safety concerns, Kathy Snell, 8 Vandedip, urged the Council to not allow the installation of any additional power lines /poles; and requested an answer to her inquiry regarding the recycling funds being paid to homeowner associations which plant trees blocking views -- specifically, eucalyptus trees. Don Shults, 2129 Velez Drive, expressed his concerns with inter - district school transfers and truancy Ordinances. Responding to Mr. Shults' concerns, Staff explained that an officer has been assigned to specifically service truancy matters in the Palos Verdes Peninsula District; and noted that consideration of school truancy issues is ongoing. Referring to a recent newspaper article of Mr. Ted Vegvari's "Online Lab" (copy of record), Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, commented on Mr. Vegvari's free use of a City facility and his selling of six -month memberships; and noted a recent incident of solicitation of funds in the Rancho Palos Verdes area on behalf of the Sheriffs Department. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Byrd, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 A.M. to Tuesday, December 3, 1996, at 7:00 P.M., Hesse Park. r MAYO R ATTEST: CITY CLERK L City Council Minutes November 25, 1996