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CC MINS 19950221The meeting Hesse Park immediately checklist. and, follow: answered as M I N U T E S REGULAR MEETING CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FEBRUARY 211 1995 was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Byrd at the Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and recessed to a closed session per the closed and agenda The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 P.M. by the Mayor ing the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, roll call was follows: PRESENT: LYON, BROOKS, AND MAYOR BYRD ABSENT: McTAGGART Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Assistant City Manager Pamela Antil, Planning & Building Director Bret Bernard, Public Works Director Trent Pulliam, Finance Director Brent Mattingly, Administrative Analyst Rick Otto, Recreation Administrator Ron Rosenfeld and City Attorney Carol Lynch. Councilwoman Brooks requested that the meeting be dedicated to former City Councilman Robert Ryan, who is seriously ill. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR Following a request from Councilwoman Brooks, Council agreed that Agenda Item No. 5 (Retention of Local Military Bases) would be considered at the end of Regular Business. With regard to Agenda Item No. 4 (City Council Policy Manual) , Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, requested that Senior Citizens be admitted without charge Monday through Friday into Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, particularly during winter. Ms. Larue expressed her opposition to expending funds for an Environmental Impact Report in Zone 2 of the Landslide Moratorium Exception Project, as recommended in Agenda Item No, 7. Mayor Byrd requested that the idea of free admission for Seniors into Abalone Cove Shoreline Park be placed for discussion on a future Council meeting agenda. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Agenda Item No. 5, as f of lows : WAIVER OF FULL READING Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions adopted at this meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after the reading of the titles, ORDINANCE NO. 307 - EXPAND DUTIES OF VIEW RESTORATION COMMISSION (1203 X 1806 X 1103) Adopted ORDINANCE NO.. 3 07 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES EXPANDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE VIEW RESTORATION COMMISSION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO VIEW RESTORATION ISSUES. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -17 - CHANGE IN TRAFFIC COMMITTEE CHARTER (1204 X 1502) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95 -17 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REVISING THE CHARTER OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AND AMENDING RESOL. NO. 93 -9. CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL (306 X 1101) Adopted City Council Policy No. 27 permitting the members of the City Council, Commissions, and Committees and their guests, to be admitted to the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park without charge. PREPARATION OF THE EMERGENCY MULTI- HAZARD FUNCTIONAL PLAN (1101) Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to Caroline Pratt & Associates for the preparation of the City's Emergency Multi- Hazard Functional Plan and development of the Emergency Response Operation Procedures and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Caroline Pratt & Associates., RESOLUTION NO. 95 -18 - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR ZONE 2 EIR EXPENDITURE ( 602 X 1203 X 1900 ) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95 -18 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOL, NO. 94 -47, THE CITY BUDGET APPROPRIATION, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95; THEREBY APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION INCREASE OF $42,000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN EIR FOR THE PROPOSED ZONE 2 LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM EXCEPTION PROJECT. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1995 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 95 -19 - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR STORM RESPONSE AND REPAIR COSTS ( 602 X 1204 X 4 01) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95 -19 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95 BUDGET FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STORM RELATED RESPONSE AND REPAIR ACTIVITY. RESOLUTION NO. 95 -20 - REGISTER OF DEMANDS (602) Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95 -20 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 adopt the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: LYON, BROOKS, AND MAYOR BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: McTAGGART PUBLIC HEARING: NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS (30604 VIA LA CRESTA /BOOTS) (1203 X 1701 X 1801) Assistant City Manager Antil affirmed that this item was duly noticed. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Planning & Building Director Bernard presented the staff report. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon and so ordered without objection, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 95 -21 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FINDING THAT THE ACTION UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY TO ABATE THE PUBLIC NUISANCE EXISTING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 30604 VIA LA CRESTA WAS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE; FINDING THAT THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ABATE THE NUISANCE ARE REASONABLE AND CORRECT AND CONFIRMING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S ITEMIZED ACCOUNT OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS; AND, DIRECTED STAFF TO SUBMIT THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR /CONTROLLER FOR INCLUSION ON THE 1995 -96 TAX ROLL, AS WELL AS IMPOSE A LEAN ON SAID PROPERTY WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF THE COSTS. REGULAR BUSINESS: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 211 1995 PAGE 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT FROM THE LONG -RANGE FINANCE COMMITTEE (602) Mr. Frank Lyon, 15 Ocean Crest Drive, summarized the recommendations of the Long Range Finance Committee, Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., recommended that the property around City Hall be utilized in manner which would benefit all residents and she suggested a luxury hotel and golf course on that property would not benefit the City. Council commended the Committee's efforts. With regard to the Western Avenue Corridor, Council suggested the City of Los Angeles be contacted to discuss a common theme for the area. Council requested input on the status of discussions with Cal Trans concerning the idea of installing left -turn signals into the Terraces Shopping Center. City Manager Bussey indicated that a continued effort will be made to meet with representatives from the City of Los Angeles to discuss the Western Avenue Corridor and, in the interim, he suggested the Committee continue to proceed with other items within its purview. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to receive and file the report from the Long Range Finance Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, absent Councilman McTaggart, OLDER AMERICA RECOGNITION DAY (305 X 1101) Council agreed to delay consideration of this item until the next meeting. LEASING OF ADDITIONAL SPACE AT LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER - MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES (1201) Recreation Administrator Rosenfeld presented the staff report. Council noted complaints received from residents living near Ladera Linda with regard to children using Room F (Game Room) during school hours. City Manager Bussey offered that staff would look into the matter.'' Councilwoman Lyon moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to approve the proposal from the Montessori School of Rancho Palos Verdes and directed the Planning Department to proceed with the Conditional Use Permit revision. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1995 PAGE 4 APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 800 AND EXTREME SLOPE PERMIT NO. 37 (5503 BAYRIDGE DR.) (1203 X 1804) Planning & Building Director Bernard presented the staff report. City Attorney Lynch noted a supplemental letter from Mr. Rollin Sturgeon and distribution of a revised resolution for Council's consideration. Mr. Rollin Sturgeon, 5456 Bayridge Drive, expressed concern that he did not have sufficient time to review the revised resolution, a copy of which he was given during this meeting. Discussion of this item was delayed until later in the meeting in order to give Mr. Sturgeon time to review the resolution. (see page 6).9 PENINSULA AGENCIES' ANNUAL MEETING (305 X 1101) Council supported the idea of an annual meeting to include representatives from the four Peninsula cities, Library District, and School District. Council suggested that each group attending the meeting offer one issue of concern for discussion. Council agreed that the topic of traffic should be suggested for discussion by Rancho Palos Verdes. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded %by Councilwoman Lyon, to approve sending a letter to the City-of Rolling Hills Estates to participate in an annual meeting proposed to include representatives from the four Peninsula cities, Library District, and School District, with the recommendation that the City of Rancho Palos Verdes priority for discussion be traffic, and that the other entities involved choose a topic for discussion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, absent Councilman McTaggart. 1995 -96 BUDGET WORK SESSIONS (602 X 307 X 1101) Council established Thursday, March 16, 1995, 7:30 P.M., for a City Council Budget Work Session and the following dates to conduct two City Council Budget Work Sessions to discuss the draft 1995 -96 budget document: Monday, April 24, 1995 and Monday, May 1, 1995, both at 7:30 P.M. Meeting locations to be determined. PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH OVERLAY (1204 X 1404) Ms. Cathy Rosen of Charles Abbott Associates outlined information included in the updated staff report distributed at the meeting. Public Works Director Pulliam advised that the total expenditure CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 19 9 5 PAGE 5 would be increased to $53,000 rather than the previously determine amount of $50,000. Council asked that area residents be notified prior to the commencement of the project. Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., objected that a member of Charles Abbott Associates acted as the staff coordinator for the project. Ms. Larue stressed the poor condition of Palos Verdes Dr. South and asked that supplemental material distributed to Council and staff during Council meetings also be given to others in attendance. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to approve Option No., Alternative No. 2, totaling $111,377, with the understanding that the total expenditure shall be increased by $53,000. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, absent Councilman McTaggart, RETENTION OF LOCAL MILITARY BASES - LONG BEACH NAVAL SHIPYARD AND LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE (306 X 1101) Mr, Scott Gobble, 525 Maple Ave., Torrance, President elect of the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce and South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce, asked the City to support the retention of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard and the Los Angeles Air Force Base. Council voiced support for retaining defense activities in Southern California. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to join the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) in supporting the retention and continued operation of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard and other Southern California military facilities and the City of E1 Segundo in supporting the retention and continued operation of the Los Angeles Air Force Base. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, absent Councilman McTaggart, RECESS AND RECONVENE: At 8:20 P.M. Mayor Byrd declared a recess and the meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M. At this time, discussion returned to Appeal of Height Variation No. 800 and Extreme Slope Permit No. 37 (5503 Bayridge Drive, City Attorney Lynch summarized modifications made to the revised resolution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1995 PAGE 6 Mr. Rollin Sturgeon expressed concern over the short amount of time he had to review the staff report and revised resolution and, therefore, asked for a continuance. Mr. Sturgeon requested input on the relationship of compatibility and lot size. Input in that regard was supplied by City Attorney Lynch and Planning & Building Director Bernard, Mr. Sturgeon contended that lot coverage g considers the size of a home relative to the lot and that the square footage of the home compares the square footage to the square footage of other homes in the neighborhood and that it is not mitigated by lot size. Applicant Tom Matharu, 5303 Bayridge Drive, provided background information on the request. He asked for an approval. Councilwoman Brooks moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to adopt p AMENDED RESOL. NO, 95 -22 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 800 - APPEAL, THEREBY APPROVING THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; and to adopt RESOL. NO. 95 -23 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING EXTREME SLOPE PERMIT NO. 37 - APPEAL, THEREBY APPROVING THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, absent Councilman McTaggart, AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., stated concern over contributions made to the campaigns of Councilwoman Brooks for Congress and former Councilman Kuykendall for State Assembly. Demonstrating her objection to Ms. Larue's comments, Councilwoman Brooks departed the meeting at this time (8:40 P.M.) Mayor Byrd announced that the meeting was officially adjourned due to lack of a quorum. Discussion continued with Attorney Lynch advising that campaign contributions are not sources of income which prevent Council members from voting on any items. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Lynch advised that a report on this evening's closed session during which g h no action was taken, will be provided at the next Council meeting. OTHER Councilwoman Lyon asked that the next meeting agenda include the topic of the County's plan to improve Friendship Park. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1995 PAGE 7 ADJOURNMENT: At 8:42 P.M. the meeting was duly adjourned. ATTEST: ;` C I Tit' CLERK 2 2;; 9 5 . CC +fA OR ' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1995 PAGE 8